Brack Capital and Continental Equities have received permits from the city's Department of Buildings to start foundation work for the Element, a 35-story condominium tower at 555 West 59th Street between West End and Amsterdam Avenues.
The development will have about 200 apartments.
The handsome, blue-glass tower will have numerous balconies and an illuminated top and has been designed by SCLE Architects.
The building will have a concierge and doorman, a garage, a yoga room, a basketball court, three pools and a gym.
Sales are expected to begin next month.
Its location is convenient to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Fordham University and the Hudson River.
The development will have about 200 apartments.
The handsome, blue-glass tower will have numerous balconies and an illuminated top and has been designed by SCLE Architects.
The building will have a concierge and doorman, a garage, a yoga room, a basketball court, three pools and a gym.
Sales are expected to begin next month.
Its location is convenient to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Fordham University and the Hudson River.
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