16 West 21st Street is a luxury condominium property conveniently located on 21st Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in the center of downtown Manhattan. Developed by F & T Group and designed by architect Morris Adjmi, the sliver-thin building stretches 14 stories high, and boasts an entirely glass façade featuring frosted glass columns, spandrels and cornices. The white-on-white building serves as the perfect back drop for famed fashion designer Zac Posen's sleek and colorful interior designs. This will be Posen’s first foray into interior design, and great pains have been taken to ensure that the finishes are top notch. The building has a LEED Gold certification using new technologies, water efficient systems, and innovative designs, and every effort has been made to strike a balance between eco-friendly designs and comfort and convenience. The building is definitely designed for the young and creative crowd who will appreciate the unique modernity of the building.
The Zac Posen interiors are sure to be a selling point, and design elements such as deep pile velvet, white oak, custom glass and solid core doors are featured throughout. The bathrooms feature sleek Siberian white marble, dual sinks and deep tubs, and the kitchens offer Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, as well as kitchen islands and lacquered wood cabinets with lighting underneath. The building also provides a number of amenities for its residents, such as a fitness center and spa with sauna and steam room and also has a pets allowed policy.
16 West 21st Street is situated on the strip historically known as Ladies Mile, thanks to the abundance of department store buildings that line the avenue. The Flatiron District is to the north, the art gallery scene of Chelsea is to the west, and the hustle and bustle of Union Square with its well-known farmer’s market and many shopping opportunities is located to the east. The Theatre District is also not far away. The building is uniquely situated to take advantage of the many shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities that the convenient accessibility of a variety of public transportation options offers.
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