The Ashley, 400 West 63rd Street: Review and Ratings

Review of 400 West 63rd Street by Carter Horsley

The Ashley at 400 West 63^rd Street is an attractive, 23-story rental apartment building that was erected by Extell Development in 2010.

It is also known as 60 Riverside Boulevard, 405 Freedom Place South, 425 Freedom Place South and 445 Freedom Place South.

It has 209 apartments and was designed by Costas Kondylis & Partners.

Matthew Nielson was the landscape architect and Roman and Williams designed the lobby and lounge.

Bottom Line

This residential tower boasts fine Hudson River vistas and one of the city’s largest amenity packages that includes a 38-foot-tall rock-climbing wall, a two bowling lanes, and a full-size basketball court.

Description

One of the shorter towers along Riverside Boulevard, this building is distinguished by its very handsome, one-story, alternately projecting base of polished gray granite and two stainless steel entrance marquees over its revolving door entrance.

It has a large, landscaped roof terrace with pergola and many corner windows.

The building has two setbacks and discrete air-conditioners.

Amenities

The building has a 24-hour concierge, a doorman, a garage, a health club with a 75-foot-long swimming pool, a lounge, video security, valet service, a yoga/dance studio, a La Palestra spa, storage, a children’s playroom by Kidville, a golf simulator, and a bicycle room.  There is a shuttle bus to Columbus Circle.

Apartments

Apartments have solid white oak flooring, oversized windows, open kitchens with Caesarstone countertops, white oak kitchen cabinetry and stainless steel kitchen appliances.

Three-bedroom units with 1,317 square feet have a large living/dining room with an open kitchen and a terrace.

Two bedroom units have 8-foot-wide entry foyers that leads to large living/dining rooms with pass-through kitchens.

Junior one-bedroom units have large living rooms and enclosed kitchens.