Sales and design center opens for The Hubert condos

Real Estate Weekly, March 26, 2003

A new state-of-the-art 7,500-SF sales and design center for Tribeca's exciting new condominium residence, known as The Hubert; has opened at 32 Avenue of the Americas, between Walker and Lispenard Streets.

The buyer-friendly facility features several large-scale models, a fully-equipped information center and visual displays that include samples of materials to be used in the loft, maisonette and townhouse residences. It also includes a "views balcony" that is essentially an outdoor terrace built indoors. The room is furnished with a telescope aimed at the project site two blocks away, allowing prospective buyers a sneak peek of The Hubert's amazing views.

"Since starting our sales campaign last month, there has been tremendous interest from both the brokerage and homebuying communities in this unique condominium residence," stated developer Robert Siegel.

The Hubert is an eagerly anticipated "one-of-a-kind" luxury loft condominium residence to be built on the southeast corner of Hubert and Collister streets in the heart of Tribeca's historical district. Developed by WXII/Hubert Street, the building will be this neighborhood's first ground-up condominium since the same sponsor team introduced 124 Hudson Street to Tribeca last year. 124 Hudson St., the area's first newly constructed condominium in 20 years, sold out swiftly at record prices, and today is considered a benchmark for quality and lasting value in the neighborhood.

The new 16-story condominium, located at Seven Hubert Street; is bringing a remarkable diversity of product to the market--24 spacious floor plans in a building of only 33 units, including "connoisseur" loft, maisonette and townhouse properties.

Acting as design architect for the project; BKSK Architects TIP has created a landmark-approved brick and glass facade with massive 9- and 10-foot windows in bays as wide as 22 feet. This dynamic new building with its exceptionally tall windows affording tremendous light and views, is designed to place an important new architectural imprint on the fabric of historic Tribeca. The building's 28 loft residences will range from a 1,787-SF two-bedroom, two-bath home to a nearly 5,244-SF penthouse with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a 360-degree wrap-around terrace, dining room, family room, and double-height living room. The lofts boast an average of 2,822 SF of living space.

Celebrated interior architect Alan Wanzenberg, consistently selected as one of the "Top 100" designers by Architectural Digest; and best known for his super-luxury private residences, designed each home with understated elegance in mind.

Most of the homes will have 11- to 12-foot ceilings. Large-scale bathrooms, dressing rooms, walk-in closets, eat-in kitchens, pantries, galleries, and basement storage will place an emphasis on livability and luxury appointments. Furniture-grade wood detailing, sumptuous stone surfaces, high-end but discreet appliances, custom lighting and custom-designed Poggenpohl cabinetry exclusive to The Hubert will complement each residence's stylish look. At ground level on the charming 12-foot wide Collister Street will be three maisonette residences and one freestanding townhouse; a second freestanding townhouse faces cobblestone-paved Hubert Street. Each townhouse is equipped with private garage, and the One Collister Street townhouse has a private elevator servicing all four floors. These residences will be an average of 5,605 SF.

According to Louise M. Sunshine, president of The Sunshine Group, Ltd., the building's exclusive sales and marketing consultants, prices at The Hubert range from $1.375 to $11.85 million. Maisonettes are priced from $2.75 to $3.625 million and the private townhouses range from $4.35 to $5.55 million.

Expected to open for occupancy in the Summer of 2004, The Hubert will boast an extraordinary array of luxurious amenities including a technologically-advanced fitness room and refrigerated flower/food/wine/delivery storage in its lobby. All residents will also enjoy a children's playroom, a landscaped courtyard, 24-hour concierge service, live-in superintendent; and individual storage space in the building's basement; electrified to facilitate wine storage.