Work is nearing completion on The Dian, a 22-story mixed-use residential building at 162 East 36th Street in Murray Hill, Manhattan. Designed by Ismael Leyva Architects and developed by Gilar Realty and Ranco Capital, the structure will yield 160 rental units and ground-floor retail. The property is alternately addressed as 540 Third Avenue and is located at the southwest corner of Third Avenue and East 36th Street.
The two-toned gray glazed brick façade is almost entirely in place around the grid of recessed floor-to-ceiling windows, and the multiple stacks of balconies are lined with railings. Work is still wrapping up on the lower levels, which remain shrouded in scaffolding and netting. The building incorporates Art Deco stylings on the cornices at the setback, roof, and atop the bulkhead.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
The Art Deco style is most prominently expressed on the main entrance along East 36th Street, which features a decorative design of gold-hued paneling and angular mullions. The aesthetic is also reflected in the chandeliers visible in the lobby. The exposed concrete flanking the doors will eventually be clad similarly to the entrance frame and likely filled in with shrubbery.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
162 East 36th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
Units will come in studio to two-bedroom layouts with interiors by Makers Collective. Most of the residential amenities are located on the 22nd story and include a library, a speakeasy-inspired Ruby Lounge, game area, coworking spaces, a coffee bar, a marble-clad fireplace, kitchen, dining room, and an adjacent landscaped terrace with outdoor seating and grilling stations. Level 23 features a separate sun deck with a set of outdoor TVs and a shower.
Additional amenities include a fitness center, yoga room, sauna, a lobby clad with terrazzo and Carrara marble, a pet spa, communal laundry room, and bike storage.
In August, Westville signed a lease to occupy 2,739 square feet on the ground floor, and 1,409 square feet in the cellar level.
The Gilar Group at Corcoran New Development is handling leasing and marketing of the apartments at the Dian.
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This is nice enough, though I would question the need for the balconies.
Yes, those banal balconies as usual, have a way of ruining everything..
Because people will pay more for them even though they will never use them
Balconies in southern states are wonderful.
Don’t know how useful they will be in NYC.
Maybe half a year but is it worth the extra expense?
Obviously they didn’t think it would be a great idea as only a few get them.
(Would prefer a stack units all getting them for esthetics )
That main entrance looks very good and almost thought it was from an old building from the 1920’s. They did a good job emulating Art Deco vibes
The brick work, color bands and, especially the entrance, harken back to the Chrysler Building.
Very nice!
This really is an exceptionally good neo-Deco design.
And then it all gets ruined by the modern strap-on balconies. Had they been only half the projection depth, it wouldn’t have looked so wrong. What a shame.
Cantilevered balconies rarely look good.
It is great to see the return of Art Deco-inspired architecture in this neighborhood. While the design is a welcome addition, I feel the aesthetic could have been even more impactful with a bolder use of distinct brickwork and more varied decorative materials to better capture that classic 1920s style. Have to agree with others, sentiments that the balconies are a popular and coveted addition to outdoor Manhattan living. So much possibility with a touch of greenery, comfortable seating and a modest grill! Perfect for outdoor entertaining.
The inclusion of rooftop grilling stations, televisions, and showers is a fantastic addition. It creates the perfect setting for hosting barbecues with “just the guys”—especially when serving grilled lamb—allowing residents to enjoy a great outdoor party and freshen up in the shower before heading back down in the elevator.
Aside from the doorway, which is actually pretty good, the “deco details” are so insignificant, they hardly read at all.
The entrance and top are nice art deco style. The rest is a sad attempt
Those doors weren’t cheap.