135 West 52nd Street is a 47-story luxury condominium in Midtown Manhattan, converted in 2014 from the former Flatotel by The Chetrit Group and Clipper Equity. The building, originally constructed in 1985 and designed by Rafael Vinoly, was transformed by CetraRuddy Architects into 109 residences. A striking architectural feature is the 423-foot lighting installation by renowned designer Thierry Dreyfus, who previously illuminated the Grand Palais in Paris and Chateau de Versailles.
The building's distinctive design includes a dramatic three-story glass entrance leading to a 35-foot-high lobby featuring walnut wood-paneled walls, White Onyx stone, and custom chandeliers. The façade combines Dark Pearl granite at its 7-story base with gunmetal gray and bright stainless steel above, punctuated by five set-back terraces. The building features a through-block arcade to 53rd Street, part of a city initiative to create a six-block-long pedestrian passageway in the west 50s. This thoughtful urban planning element adds to the building's integration with the surrounding neighborhood.
Residences feature 10-foot ceilings, 5-inch-wide rift sawn white oak floors, and Dada Italian walnut kitchens with Calacatta Vision marble countertops and Miele appliances. Select units include gas fireplaces with Bianco Puro marble surrounds and Rimadesio sliding glass walls. Master baths showcase Siberian white marble and radiant heated floors.
The building offers 12,000 square feet of amenities spread across multiple floors, including a 75-foot indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa facilities with steam and sauna, golf simulator, private screening room, children's playroom, and furnished outdoor terrace. A 24-hour doorman and concierge service the building.
The property has an intriguing history, having gone through several iterations including a period of vacancy in the late 1980s before becoming the Flatotel. Its location provides convenient access to the Theater District, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue shopping, and numerous subway lines.
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