Now's the time when New Yorkers are finalizing their vacation plans and anticipating last-minute weekend trips. The process of leaving the city to venture out East or to other destinations within driving distance is made significantly less daunting when you have a dedicated place to load your car and get situated before hitting the road. Often as beautiful as they are functional, porte cocheres are the ultimate convenience for anyone on the go. Residents with access to this amenity can skip the stress and hassle that comes along with fetching the car from a nearby garage, attempting to double park on a busy city street and trying not to break a sweat while schlepping luggage to and from their apartment.
The Cortland is a new residential project located at 555 West 22nd Street across from the Hudson River Park in West Chelsea. A celebration of American craftsmanship, The Cortland represents a unique collaboration between two of the world’s leading architecture practices, Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Olson Kundig. The Cortland reflects the synergy of the firm’s two unique styles, and their shared dedication to craftsmanship, natural materials and deep understanding about how people want to live. Upon arriving, residents will drive into the private motor court— adorned with a bronze canopy and set off by lush landscaping and a limestone archway— and reap the benefits of the secure and convenient
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Zeckendorf Development’s 15 Central Park West came out on top in the Manhattan luxury market’s worst week in 18 months. For the third time this year, a unit in the Upper West Side building grabbed the top spot among Manhattan’s luxury market.
Just 12 contracts were signed for luxury Manhattan apartments priced above $4 million in the week from June 13-19, a steep drop from the 25 contracts the previous week, according to the weekly report from Olshan Realty released Monday.
