Sustainable design and well-appointed amenities define this Lenox Hill condominium
At first glance, it’s easy to underestimate all that The Laurel has going for it. Completed by late architect Costas Kondalis in 2005, the 30-story tower has a familiar, gridded facade of glass and limestone. The importance of the design, however, is not its visible appearance but its sustainable impact. The LEED-certified building incorporates eco-friendly components like water-efficient landscaping, enhanced cooling, low-emitting materials and a design that maximizes daylight while minimizing electric costs. In each of these pursuits, style was never sacrificed. Each of the 128 units was designed with high-end, contemporary finishes, and the amenities are similar to what one would expect from an exclusive, members-only club.
The Laurel’s amenities are equal parts fitness and entertainment
Save the attended lobby, The Laurel's communal spaces are divided into two: the Trophy Club and the Laurel Club. The former is what the condominium calls its impressive, 11,000-square-foot fitness center, designed by personal trainer and New York City gym owner John Sitaras. In addition to a large gym, there’s also a triathlon training center with a 50-foot lap pool, a custom-designed, two-lane resistance pool and a sauna and steam room.
The bi-level Laurel Club, meant for entertainment, is equally remarkable. Downstairs, the double-height residents' lounge features massive windows and several sitting areas for watching TV or perusing a book from the library. There’s also a private screening room with theater-style seats and a dining room with a catering kitchen. Modern floating stairs lead to a glass-enclosed space with several rooms geared for younger residents: an arcade and gaming room, a “toddler craft clubhouse,” and a computer room.
Tall ceilings, huge windows and timeless finishes
Buyers can expect bright, airy apartments with beautiful skyline and, in some cases, East River vistas. Ceiling heights range from unit to unit, but nine feet is the minimum; penthouses have 12-foot ceilings. The casement windows, nearly floor-to-ceiling, accentuate this height and let in a surplus of natural light. When condo sales began, owners were able to select either light or dark-stained oak floors, but otherwise, finishes are consistent. (Very few units have been renovated, as the original design selections from 2005 have aged quite well.) White, high-gloss cabinetry from Poggenpohl lines the galley kitchens. Stainless steel appliances from Subzero and Gaggenau add a nice contrast. Bathrooms come in two different designs. In the primary, there are white marble walls, mosaic-tiled flooring and a sleek, floating double vanity. The secondary bathroom features a bold, green glass tile and dark stone floor. Each residence is outfitted with a Bosch washer/dryer.
Studios to expansive, five-bedroom penthouses come at a wide price range
In recent years, studios have listed between $600,000 and $800,000. One-bedrooms, while rare to come to market, most recently sold for between $1.39 and $1.76 million. Prices for two-bedrooms are between $1.8 and nearly $3 million, three-bedrooms between $2.8 million and $4 million, and four-bedrooms between $5 million and $7.6 million. Five bedrooms, which are either penthouses or combined units, sell between $9.6 million and $16 million.
Dining and parks collide at the corner of First Avenue and 67th Street
This particular block of Lenox Hill is convenient to all of the neighborhood’s major attractions. Residents can find just about any cuisine along First Avenue, including Thai, Mexican, Italian, Lebanese and Greek. St. Catherine's Park, with its playground, running track and basketball courts, is catty corner from the condominium. Or to the east, there’s Andrew Haswell Green Park, known for its red, rollercoaster-like sculpture and dog park. It’s also the start of the East River Greenway. Two major institutions are close by: Rockefeller University and the New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Travel by personal vehicle or bus is convenient, but subways are slightly farther
A two-level garage operated by Icon Parking is located under the condominium, where residents can lease a space. For those without a car, a stop for the crosstown M66 bus is just down the road, while the closest subway stations are several blocks away offering service along the N, Q, R and F lines.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
2/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
St. Catherine's Park
1 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Andrew Haswell Green Park
7 min walk
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Twenty-Four Sycamores Park
8 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Honey Locust Park
9 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
Tramway Plaza
10 min walk
Picnic Area
Sutton Place Park
12 min walk
Trails
Playground
Capobianco Field
10 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Blackwell Park
11 min drive
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Southtown Dog Run
12 min drive
Dog Park
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