Renowned British architect David Chipperfield’s first residential building in New York
Rather than opting for the prerequisite Midtown Manhattan fully glazed tower typology, Pritzker Prize-winning British architect David Chipperfield chose to sheath The Bryant —
his first residential project in the city — in a more site-responsive polished precast concrete. Configured to reflect the proportioning of a tectonic grid, this building’s aggregate masonry facade reflects the tone and tactility of the White Vermont Marble cladding the historic New York Public Library Main Branch complex across the street. An early example of the full amenities approach to luxury living, this 34-story mixed hotel and boutique 57-residence property — completed in 2017 — is finished in a careful interplay of sophisticated yet subdued terrazzo-wrapped columns, herring-bone hardwood floors and streamlined insert walls with seamless pocket doors. Strategically laid-out units are conducive to contemporary living and benefit from large floor-to-ceiling windows framing skyline views in all directions. Bottom line: It’s the only condominium set along Midtown’s Bryant Park. “We find that people that are attracted to the building, including two other notable architects, appreciate the considered design, use of material and respect for context,” says Tara King-Brown, a broker with Corcoran, and the building’s sales lead.
A cohesive, almost mathematic design vocabulary
The rectilinear tower’s open-structure exterior, evocative of the neoclassical proportioning of nearby prewar buildings, allows for large window bays intersected by thin columns. Inside, these elements are paneled in terrazzo and run along the perimeter of each unit. Floor-to-ceiling Vitrocsa windows open up to integrated Juliet balconies. All residences are set along corners and have two perpendicular exposures. Crisp, streamlined elements reflect a minimalistic yet warm and textured aesthetic. “It’s a very exacting kind of architecture,” King-Brown adds. “Since all apartments run from the 16th to the 33rd floor, they all have great views of either Bryant Park to the north or Lower Manhattan to the south.” With uninterrupted ceiling plates, cabinetry that doesn't require hardware, innovative hydronic heated floors and vertically integrated mechanics, there's a natural flow between en suite bedrooms and great rooms with integrated kitchens. Pocket doors that position along the building’s exterior make the most of limited space and when opened, frame extended sightlines.
Kitchens are outfitted in custom white lacquer-finished cabinets with perfectly integrated Gaggenau appliances. Calacatta Gold marble countertops continue seamlessly into mono-material backsplashes and side panels. Elkay stainless steel sinks anchor top-line Dornbracht taps. Dark grey bathroom vanities are topped with thick Statuarietto marble tops sink recesses.
One to three bedrooms and two triplex penthouses
With most residents being end-users, not wealthy investors looking for an extra Manhattan address, units don’t change hands too often. Two bedrooms sell for around $2.8 million, while two 70-feet-exposure penthouses hover around the $18.5 million mark. These two triplexes, one facing north and the other south, sit in The Bryant’s capital tripartite and feature private “loggia” balconies. Those aren’t the only outdoor spaces, however. These residences also come with private roof decks and solariums. “The south-facing penthouse frames a perfectly symmetrical view of the Empire State Building,” King-Brown describes. Pets are allowed and units can be rented.
Amenity spaces shared with the hotel
“One of the most impactful parts of the building is the striking double-height lobby, which has a 24/7 door attendant,” King Brown says. “Toward the back of the lobby is a private lounge for residents waiting for their cars to arrive or for guests waiting to go up to the residences.” This space was sophisticatedly designed by interior firm Stonehill Taylor and includes leather-paneled walls. A fitness center, conference room and lounge space are shared with the Park Terrace Hotel which occupies the building's first 15 floors. The 6th floor is dedicated to the 15-foot-high, indoor and outdoor Terrazzo Club and comes complete with ample seating, fireplaces and a full-service bar.
Bryant Park’s year-round activities and nearby Midtown attractions
Bryant Park is arguably the center point of Manhattan and assuredly that of Midtown. Its well-trotted paths line an open green space that contains an ice-skating rink during colder months and outdoor movies during the summer. To the west of the park, 6th Avenue features a Whole Foods Market. Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a stone's throw away, as are bustling Korea Town and West Chelsea’s gallery district. The 42nd Street subway station is served by the B, D, F, M and 7 lines. Grand Central Terminal is a short walk away and is served by regional Metro North and Long Island Rail Road trains.
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Area Factors
High Crime
Crime Score®
7/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Tilden Park
1 min walk
Bryant Park
5 min walk
Events
Ice Skating Rink
Three Bryant Park
5 min walk
Picnic Area
Herald Square
7 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
Concessions
MMC Plaza
9 min walk
Picnic Area
Greeley Square Park
9 min walk
Channel Gardens
11 min walk
Picnic Area
Nature Center
50th Street Commons
13 min walk
Picnic Area
McCaffrey Playground
14 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Waterpark
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