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Each of these new rental and condo developments have units that offer varying finishes for buyers to choose from

From Future New York Buyer's Choice: These 5 new developments let you choose your finishes

By Michelle Mazzarella Wednesday, March 4, 2020

When looking at apartments in new development throughout New York, the model units can give the atmosphere of moving into a white-box apartment right off the assembly line, and only the buyer's tastes and possessions can give it any semblance of personality. However, some developers of the newest condos and rentals to come on the market allow for a personal touch from the start by giving residents a choice of a selection of fixtures and color palettes.

While some people embrace the chance to make a new apartment completely their own, other apartment hunters find themselves overwhelmed by the prospect of having to make yet another decision. Much of this will ultimately come down to personal preference, but it is worth noting here that lighter shades are more timeless and better at enhancing a home's natural light. They also show stains and nicks more easily, which is why some would turn to a darker palette. Another reason is to create a richer atmosphere.

Waterline Square, Upper West Side

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The amenities at Waterline Square are famous for catering to every interest and hobby, and the expanse of choice applies to the apartments as well. Residents have a choice of warm wood or white lacquer cabinetry set in custom kitchens with state-of-the-art appliances, custom Italian cabinetry, and polished chrome Dornbacht fixtures. These kitchens are works of art in their own right, but the darker palette does more to make the kitchen the centerpiece of the home.

Brooklyn Point, Downtown Brooklyn

Studios from $907K | One-beds from $1.125M | Two-beds from $1.9M | Three-beds from $3.314M

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Kitchens via Extell

Brooklyn Point's status as the borough's tallest building will not last, but the luxury condominium risen above the City Point development will stand out for how it brought a new standard of luxury living to Brooklyn, between over 40,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor amenities and well-appointed condominiums. The kitchens come with a choice of Waterworks fixtures in brushed nickel, which has the advantages of being easy to clean and visually appealing in all levels of lighting, or satin copper, which creates a bold accent in either the light or dark palette. The light palette has the advantage of making the most of the apartments' abundant natural light.

555Ten, Midtown West

Studios from $3,167/month | One-beds from $4,426/month | Two-beds from $5,957/month | Three-beds from $8,934/month

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The far west reaches of Midtown used to be considered no-go industrial areas, but the past few years have seen a spate of soaring rental towers with ever-more fabulous amenities and luxe interiors in the apartments. 555TEN allows renters the choice of a light or dark color scheme for the floors, kitchen cabinetry, and bath vanities. Whatever they ultimately decide, residents are guaranteed to enjoy rich wood flooring, stainless steel appliances (which, FYI, would look especially good in the light setting), in-unit washer/dryer, and sweeping city views.

PLG, Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Studios from $2,345/month | One-beds from $2,594/month | Two-beds from $3,876/month | Three-beds from $4,518/month

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Kitchens via The Moinian Group

Luxury rentals are starting to become the norm in the areas of Brooklyn with the easiest access to Manhattan, but PLG is the first to bring a towering structure, extensive high-end amenities, and luxurious interiors to Prospect Lefferts Gardens. It is important to note that while residents get a choice of color palettes for the apartment finishes, everyone gets the same Caesarstone countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. With that in mind, the contrast will not be nearly so jarring with the lighter finish.

Vandewater, Morningside Heights

Studios from $970K | One-beds from $1.15M | Two-beds from $1.75M | Three-beds from $2.59M | Four-beds from $3.7M

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This particular stretch of the Upper West Side is typically imagined to be home to stately, historic co-ops rather than towering new amenity-rich condos, but The Vandewater proves that there is a first time for everything. Its architecture pays tribute to designs of yesteryear, while interiors are rich in the sweeping views and high-end finishes today's buyer has come to expect. Today's buyer also gets a choice of light or dark finishes for the kitchens, which come outfitted with honed marble countertops and chef-caliber appliances.

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