232 East 54th Street, a new 40 story, 421 foot high tower designed by Ismael Leyva Architects, has just topped out. Located in the heart of Midtown East, Manhattan, this 130-unit luxury rental building is being developed by Lalezarian Properties.
“As this new building rises, we are excited to see 232 East 54th Street seamlessly integrate into the 21st Century New York City skyline,” said Ismael Leyva, president of Ismael Leyva Architects.
All apartments will have 10 foot ceilings, central air, in unit washer and dryers, stone baths and European kitchen millwork. The building program includes a full array of amenities with a fitness center, a party room, rooftop common space, a lounge, theater and a 24 hour doorman.
The distinctive façade is clad in paneled limestone with square classic casement windows evoking the classic architecture of many of New York City’s iconic residential luxury buildings The ground floor double height space will provide comfortable sitting and lounge spaces for building residents, with the glass curtain wall framed with a distinctive colored stone border.
