First floor construction complete at Robert A.M. Stern Architects-designed 20 East End Avenue

Corigin Real Estate Group, along with its partner Florida East Coast Realty, revealed that first floor construction is complete at 20 East End Ave., a condominium building designed by architect Robert A.M. Stern. The 18-story residential development, located in the borough's Upper East Side neighborhood at the corner of 80th St. and East End Ave., will offer 43 residences. Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is exclusively handling the marketing and sales for the project, which is slated to be complete by Summer 2016. "Construction is well underway at 20 East End Ave., a boutique building that will offer a sophisticated, social and exclusive club-like environment," said Edward Baquero, president of Corigin. "20 East End Ave. features unique amenity spaces designed to be a proper extension of one's home, finished with the highest level of residential detailing. Every facet of the building is custom designed or hand-selected by Stern." The residences at 20 East End Avenue consist of two- to six-bedroom homes including three duplex townhouses with cellars and two one-of-a-kind penthouses at the top. Many of the residences feature direct elevator entry. The apartments range in size from approximately 1,900 to over 6,000 square feet, with asking prices from approximately $4.5 to $35 million. The penthouses range from 6,000 to approximately 6,300 square feet, and the top penthouse features an expansive 4,500+ square-foot private terrace overlooking the Upper East Side and the East River. The building is clad and detailed with handset Indiana limestone and a proprietary blend of custom bricks. With meticulous interiors by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the homes feature 11- to 13-foot ceiling heights, rift and quartersawn Appalachian white oak hardwood floors in a dark walnut finish, custom designed paneled entry and interior doors, and moldings and casings designed specifically for the building. All residences include oversized windows and many feature private setback terraces or gardens. Several have beautiful interior gas fireplaces or some of the last city-approved, wood-burning fireplaces. The Stern-designed custom kitchens feature millwork cabinetry and Brazilian granite countertops with crackle tile backsplash. Handcrafted islands with under-counter storage serve as the showpiece of most kitchens. The kitchen's appliances are provided exclusively by Gaggenau of Germany, including fully integrated stainless-steel-lined refrigerators and freezers, gas cooktops with a signature dark bronze exhaust hood, as well as the latest enamel encased speed ovens. The master bathrooms include crown moldings, a custom milk-glass vanity encased in a polished nickel frame with marble countertops imported from Italy, undermount sinks, high-honed marble walls, WiFi-controlled radiant heated flooring, Toto water closets and imported fittings through-out from Lefroy Brooks of London in a polished nickel finish. "More than 30 percent of the residences at 20 East End Avenue are already under contract since sales launched in mid-January," commented Pamela Liebman, president and CEO of Corcoran. "Buyers are drawn to the building's quality and level of finishes, unique amenity spaces and its location on East End Avenue, a true residential enclave on the Upper East Side." 20 East End Avenue features a number of club-like amenities. These include a stunning gated porte-cochere and motor court that opens into a secluded central courtyard, offering residents the option of a private arrival to the building. Additionally, there is a library featuring a book collection on the history of New York personally curated by Mr. Stern; an elegant billiard room with privately keyed cordial lockers for each residence; a private game room; and an approximately 8000-bottle capacity wine cellar that features a private dining room with vaulted ceilings, an adjacent butler's pantry and temperature and humidity controlled wine armoires available for purchase. The lower level includes a children's game room and lounge; a sophisticated 3,000-square-foot fitness center and spa with high- and low-impact training rooms; private treatment rooms; a sauna; a private bicycle and storage area; emergency generator for prime building systems; and a 24/7 attended lobby concierge.