Condo Sales Begin at the Revamped Waldorf Astoria – The New York Times

As a result, apartment interiors dont offer the floor-to-ceiling vistas that buyers have come to expect from modern condos. Instead, the rooms have an understated, Old World vibe. Custom tile with Waldorf Astoria motifs adorns the master baths, while marble counters and gray-toned cabinets are found in kitchens, with brass-inlay details on floors.

Its not about standing out just for the hell of standing out, Mr. Deniot said.

If the interiors are restrained, the 25th-floor amenity offering, open to residents only, may seem over the top, with pool, bars, game rooms, a library, a theater, a spa and a gym, plus a plant-filled greenhouse-like garden room part of 50,000 square feet of amenities, inside and out. Residents can also avail themselves of hotel offerings like room service, and the public lobby will have restaurants and bars.

Sales, which are being handled by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, will begin slowly, Mr. Miller said, with 75 units offered initially. Studios start $1.7 million, a project spokesman said, while one-bedrooms begin at $2.6 million and up.

Some analysts say the Waldorfs reasonable pricing, coupled with classic architecture and a convenient location, should greatly benefit the project.

I think this building has a very, very good chance of being extremely successful, said Nancy Packes, the president of Nancy Packes Data Services, who is not involved with the project. Even in difficult market conditions.

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