One of the most dramatic "sliver" buildings in the city, this striking, 40-story, mid-block residential condominium tower was designed by Ismael Leyva Architects P.C. for Esplanade Capital LLC of which David Sharf is a principal.

A distinctive feature of the 110-unit building is that it has staggered balconies facing the avenue.

It is also notable for its rakishly angled roofline.

The very slim, tower, glass-clad on three sides, has balconies on its east and west facades and its north facade is mostly blank with horizontal lines denoting floor levels.

According to its website, "the angular nature of the site is exacerbated in the triangular shapes of the penthouses," adding that "The volumetric composition is complemented by the addition of cascading balconies with glass railings."

The ground floor has commercial space that extends to an outdoor garden in the rear and the residential entry has a skylight and a waterfall.

There is a fitness center, lounge space and bicycle storage.

Apartments on the second and seventh floors have outdoor terraces and apartments on the eighth through the 40th floor have balconies.

The roof has outdoor terraces with hot tubs.

The owner of the 42-story residential condominium on the west side of Eighth Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets, 785 Partners LLC, has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to an article by Tiffany Kary and Dawn McCarty yesterday at bloomberg.com.

The article said the company listed both assets and debt of $100 million to $500 million in Chapter 11 documents filed yesterday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan.