Luxurious Kalahari offering 'green' living

Real Estate Weekly, Dec 20, 2006

Full Spectrum NY, Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group (UIG) and L&M Equity Participants, Ltd., have unveiled Kalahari.

Located on 116th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues, the residence offers luxurious sustainable living in Central Harlem.

Comprised of two 12-story buildings connected with a garden, Kalahari contains 129 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, as well as unique duplex residences. Set for late 2007 completion, Kalahari pays homage to traditional African art and culture, and features green design. One-bedrooms start in the mid $400,000's and two-bedrooms start in the low $600,000's.

"We are excited to unveil Kalahari, and pleased to offer luxurious, environmentally-friendly living in Central Harlem," said Carlton Brown, chief operating officer at Full Spectrum NY.

"With world-class amenities and finishes throughout, as well as proximity to celebrated historic landmarks and Central Park's lush North end, Kalahari residences were designed with quality lifestyle in mind."

From the Apollo Theater to the neogothic architecture of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Kalahari joins some of the most distinctive landmarks in the City.

One of Manhattan's "greenest" residences to date, Kalahari utilizes wind-generated energy and on-site solar panels that supply an impressive 25% of the building's energy. The property also features a fresh-filtered air delivery system and Energy-Star appliances paired with the unique features of the residence reduce energy consumption by 30% below the New York State Energy Code.

Amenities include a 24-hour concierge and doorman, a landscaped green roof terrace and broadband wiring and services. Bold colors, textures, patterns and decorative motifs replicate traditional African painting, decorating and design. Kalahari's ground-floor commercial spaces will include a movie theater dedicated to the African and Latino Diaspora and squash courts. An onsite attended parking garage is alos planned. The Marketing Directors, Inc. are handling marketing.