240 Park Avenue South, completed in 2009, is a 17-story residential condominium building designed by renowned architect Charles Gwathmey of Gwathmey Siegel. Located at the intersection of Park Avenue South and 19th Street, the building was developed by Linjan Associates, with Yitzchak Tessler as a principal. The structure is notable for its distinctive curved glass corner elements and contemporary interpretation of masonry architecture using pre-cast stone elements.
The building contains 51 residences ranging from one to three bedrooms, with sizes spanning 805 to 2,700 square feet. Unlike typical glass-heavy modern buildings, it features intentionally wider spaces between windows to accommodate artwork display. Apartments boast 10 to 11-foot ceilings, and high-end finishes including Jet Mist granite countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerators, Kuepperbusch cooktops, and luxurious bathrooms with Rositano carved stone sinks and statuary white marble.
The lobby showcases sophisticated design elements including perforated leather walls, milk glass accents, and Pompignon limestone floors. Building amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, an entertainment library suite with daily Continental breakfast, a landscaped terrace, spa/sauna, and a basketball court.
Two full-floor penthouses crown the building, with the top floor penthouse notably designed to accommodate a private rooftop swimming pool. One particularly impressive penthouse features a 30-foot infinity pool constructed of custom blue Mosaic Bisazza with an infinity glass wall, offering panoramic views of Manhattan landmarks including the Empire State and Chrysler buildings.
Situated at the nexus of Flatiron, Gramercy, and Union Square neighborhoods, the building provides convenient access to multiple parks, high-end dining, shopping, and transportation options. The location at the intersection of these vibrant neighborhoods has made it a sought-after address in downtown Manhattan.
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