The Visionaire, 70 Little West Street

Between 2nd Place & 3rd Place

Key Details

Year Built 2008

Building Type Condominium

Neighborhood Battery Park City
Total Apartments 251

Total Floors 33

Doorman FT Doorman

Pets Allowed

$1,512

Avg. Price / ft²

Apartments for Sale (5)

$71

Avg. Price / ft²

Apartments for Rent (5)

$1,292

Avg. Price / ft²

Recent Sales (4)

Description

Completed in 2008, the Visionaire at 70 Little West Street in Battery Park City is certified LEED platinum.

The 251 apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for optimal views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline as well as hardwood flooring and open kitchens with energy efficient appliances.

The building's amenities include concierge and doorman service, a skylit indoor swimming pool and hot tub, two landscaped roof gardens with private cabanas, a rooftop entertainment area featuring built-in grills and a wet bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, yoga studios, a screening room and lounge with a fireplace, a private dining area, a children’s playroom and a parking garage.

Building Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Full Service Garage
Garden
Health Club
Pool
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Mail Room
Party Room
Children's Playroom
Valet Parking
Lounge
Fitness Center
Rooftop Terrace
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Courtyard
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Fireplaces
LEED Accreditation
Live-In Superintendent
Screening Room
Terraces / Balconies
Virtual Doorman

Send

Apartments for Sale at 70 Little West Street (5)

Available Apts

$1.1M - $2.2M

Price Range

$1,512

Avg. Price / ft²

Loading Listings ...

No Listings Found. Please update the search criteria.

Gallery
List

Apartments for Rent at 70 Little West Street (5)

Available Apts

$4,500

Prices Start At

$71

Avg. Price / ft²

Loading Listings ...

No Listings Found. Please update the search criteria.

Gallery
List

Rating

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

#4 Rated condo - FIDI - BPC
#2 Rated condo - Battery Park City

Send

Carter Horsley's Review

"The Visionaire at 70 Little West Street is not only New York City’s first apartment building to be certified LEED Platinum but also it is one of the most stunning towers at Battery Park City.

Completed in 2008, this very handsome, 33-story building has 251 condominiums and occupies the block bounded by Battery Place, Little West Street, Second Place and Third Place near the southern end of Battery Park City." Read Carter's Full Review

Pros

Distinguished design by Pelli Clarke Pelli
Close to Subway
Fabulous views
Lobby has 12-foot-long aquarium
Doorman
Concierge
Roof gardens
Health club with skylight swimming pool
LEED Platinum
Some unusual layouts
24-four valet parking

Cons

Many apartments
No balconies

Broker & Buyer Comments

"Green features include a four-pipe fan coil system which provides year-round heating and cooling via programmable digital thermostat for optimal climate control and increased energy savings, a fresh -air supply and exhaust system designed to minimize allergens, highly filtered air, master light switch, eco-friendly paints, adhesives and sealants which emit no or low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) for improved indoor air quality, Energy Star appliances and low-flow plumbing fixtures, all of which make The Visionaire the first residential building in The U.S.A to qualify for LEED Platinum Certification from the USGBC. far! buildg in Battery Park City Mall, move theater is on north side of this building"

"Newest Condominium in Battery Park City, some sponsor units still available. Building offers indoor pool, outdoor sun deck with Hudson Views, Parking, Gym, Childrens Playroom. Kitchens vent out!"

"full service gym community room green building laudry room w/d in apts roof deck pool"

"nice rooftop view"

"The sustainable interiors at The Visionaire include kitchens that showcase river-washed absolute granite countertops, art glass backsplashes and rift-cut oak wood flooring. Master baths feature rich limestone floors and countertops, glass mosaic tiled walls, Waterworks deep soaking tubs with limestone decks and separate glass-enclosed showers for a personal spa-like sanctuary. The building's amenities include two rooftop gardens with barbecue grills; fitness center and spa; an indoor pool and Jacuzzi; a screening lounge with fireplace and dining area; and a children's playroom with a 12-foot salt water reef aquarium. Strong"

"Wow!!!!!!!!!"

"Platinum Leed Certified, the Views from the Penthouse are Phenominal"

"The Visionaire, platinum LEED certified."

"The nation's Greenest Building - the Visionaire is a LEED Platinum building. Designed by Rafael Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects. Full lap pool, his and hers sauna steam room, kids room, newly equipped gym, resident's lounge & most prized - The ROOFTOP GARDEN TERRACE! Green Platinum certification includes year round filtered air, water and energy efficiency Near Westfield, Brookfield Place, Saks Fifth Avenue Downtown, Eataly, and Hudson River Park and boardwalk. Conveniently located close to all transportation, FDR Drive and West Side Highway."

What do you think?

Add Your Own Comment

Area Map | StreetView

{ "key" : "AIzaSyDquABdSLhathmwfnoTcYwA1BY6coZZyZk", "lat": 40.7069651, "lng": -74.0169554, "marker": { "icon": "https://img3.cityrealty.com/neo/i/w/amenities/base.png" } }

More Neighborhood Info

Subways

at Greenwich 0.17 miles

at Trinity Pl 0.19 miles

at Broadway and Battery Pl 0.21 miles

at Nassau and Cedar 0.31 miles

at William and Cedar 0.41 miles

at Broadway 0.46 miles

Aerial Imagery | Video

Building Virtual Tour (1/12)

Sales History

View Full Sales History

Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

View By Apartment Sizes

Past 12 Months

$1,292

Avg. Price / ft²
Based on 4 Sales

Closing History - Last 10 sales

Units Sold

$1.2M - $3M

Price Range

$1,416

Avg. Price / ft²

View All Closed Transactions

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

View Detailed Comparison

In The Neighborhood: What’s Available & Sales Stats

Map Graph Heat Map

Not enough data available to generate chart.

101 Available for Sale
$1,296 Avg. Price / Ft²
$1,730,452 Avg. Price
$975,000 Median Price

Most Expensive The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park Apt PH23B | $24,500,000
Price / ft² $3,212
Least Expensive The Cove Club Apt 4W | $449,000
Price / ft² $790

Map Graph Heat Map

Not enough data available to generate chart.

68 Available for Rent
$59 Avg. Price / Ft²
$4,525 Avg. Price
$3,300 Median Price

Most Expensive The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park Apt 27E | $15,000
Price / ft² $76
Least Expensive The Soundings Apt 5L | $2,100

Map Graph Heat Map

Data is based on sales from past 12 months and only transactions for which we have approximate square footage information available are included above

Not enough data available to generate chart.

81 Total Sales
$1,173 Avg. Price / Ft²
$1,308,396 Avg. Price
$860,000 Median Price

Most Expensive River & Warren Apt 16L | $4,800,000
Price / ft² $1,606
Least Expensive Rector Place Apt 8G | $375,000
Price / ft² $653

The Visionaire in the News

From Future New York Sustainable yet Stylish: NYC condos in LEED-Certified Buildings

By CityRealty Staff Tuesday, March 30, 2021

From Future New York Climate Change Starts at Home—Part 2: Renter, Homeowner, and Shareholder Initiatives

By CityRealty Staff Wednesday, February 24, 2021

From Future New York Climate Change Starts at Home—Part 1: City Initiatives

By Cait Etherington Friday, February 19, 2021

From East Village Rental Bargains: Discounted Rental Listings in Buildings with Gyms and Saunas

By CityRealty Staff Thursday, January 28, 2021

Battery Park City unveils ambitious sustainability plan; See its greenest buildings and apartments here (Sep 18, 2020)
Sustainable living in NYC: LEED and Passive House buildings + Availabilities inside (Sep 1, 2020)
Luxury then and now: The Visionaire vs. 130 William (Jan 3, 2020)
The most stunning new listings in NYC include rare opening in the landmarked Police Building (Aug 19, 2019)
Saltwater pools: The new luxury amenity in NYC (Aug 9, 2019)
The best new listings in NYC include dream downtown loft filled with surprises (Jul 29, 2019)
Remembering Cesar Pelli: A look at NYC residential buildings by the iconic architect (Jul 22, 2019)
Make Earth Day last all year in a LEED certified NYC apartment (Apr 22, 2019)
Green Living: Eco-Conscious Condos Under $2 Million in LEED-Certified Buildings (Dec 7, 2018)
Landmarks Preservation Commission approves restoration plans for Pier A (Feb 19, 2010)
Contracts approved for renovation of the picturesque former home of the city''s fireboats (Jan 29, 2010)
Community Board 1 voices concern about affordable housing (Nov 21, 2007)
Marketing starts for The Visionaire (Jan 12, 2007)
Pile-driving starts at 70 Little West Street (Nov 10, 2006)
New Albanese development at Battery Park City (Jan 11, 2006)

Top Ten Lists:

CityRealty Indices:

Famous Residents

Alternate Addresses

20 Little West Street
70 West St
70 West Street

Featured New Developments

A limited collection of TriBeCa residences atop a celebrated national landmark. View Property

Open for Immediate Occupancy: 1-4 bedroom fully automated smart home condominiums priced from $1.25M. View Property

Similar Buildings

{{building.name}} {{building.address}} Available Apartments: {{building.typeId == '8' ? building.totalForRent : building.totalForSale}}

This is your member's center

The Visionaire, 70 Little West Street

Between 2nd Place & 3rd Place

Key Details

Description

Building Amenities

Apartments for Sale at 70 Little West Street (5)

Apartments for Rent at 70 Little West Street (5)

Rating

Architecture Rating: 28 / 44

Location Rating: 33 / 36

Features Rating: 21 / 39

CityRealty Rating Reference

Carter Horsley's Review

Broker & Buyer Comments

Area Map | StreetView

Subways

Aerial Imagery | Video

Sales History

Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

Closing History - Last 10 sales

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

In The Neighborhood: What’s Available & Sales Stats

The Visionaire in the News

Top Ten Lists:

CityRealty Indices:

Famous Residents

Alternate Addresses

Featured New Developments

Similar Buildings

Nearby Apartments

Buy & Sell

Rent

Buildings

Insights

Company

Address