The Visionaire, 70 Little West Street

Condo located in Battery Park City, between 2nd Place & 3rd Place

Description of The Visionaire at 70 Little West Street

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 Facts

Year Built: 2008

Building Type: Condo

Neighborhood: Battery Park City (Manhattan)

Minimum Down Payment: 20%
Total Apartments: 251

Total Floors: 33

Doorman: FT Doorman

Pets: Allowed

Apartment Pricing Stats

$1,673

Avg. Price / ft²

Apartments for Sale (9)

$74

Avg. Price / ft²

Apartments for Rent (2)

$1,509

Avg. Price / ft²

Recent Sales (17)

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

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The Visionaire: Rating

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Out of 36

Out of 39

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

Carter Horsley's Review of The Visionaire

"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."

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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

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Past 12 Months

$1,572

Avg. Price / ft²
Based on 15 Sales

Closing History - Last 10 sales

Units Sold

$734.2K - $5.6M

Price Range

$1,537

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The Visionaire, 70 Little West Street

Condo located in Battery Park City, between 2nd Place & 3rd Place

Description of The Visionaire at 70 Little West Street

Building Facts

Apartment Pricing Stats

Building Amenities

Apartments for Sale at 70 Little West Street (9)

Apartments for Rent at 70 Little West Street (2)

The Visionaire: Rating

Architecture Rating: 28 / 44

Location Rating: 33 / 36

Features Rating: 21 / 39

CityRealty Rating Reference

Carter Horsley's Review of The Visionaire

Broker & Buyer Comments

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