Kahen Properties retained architect Ismael Leyva FAIA, as the architect and interior designer of a luxury mixed-use property at 1026 Third Ave. Demolition was completed earlier this year, and construction has begun on the building foundation, announced Alex Kahen.
The development consists of a 30-story, 123,000-square-foot building. Included in the design are 108 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom rental residences, with approximately 1,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor fronting on Third Avenue. A full complement of amenities for tenants includes a fitness center, indoor basketball court and communal rooftop space for residents, totaling approximately 4,000 square feet.
“We are thrilled to be working with Kahen Properties on this exciting development,” Leyva said. “In designing this development, we wanted to create a dynamic yet timeless form that you often see in the surrounding fine residential areas of the Upper East Side. We designed both the exterior and interior of the modern rental residences for those who desire to have an array of luxury amenities, within a building envelope that fits seamlessly into the East Side neighborhood where it is located.”
“The building has a modern yet classic feel, with unparalleled amenities in a location which maximizes access to the best that the Upper East Side and Manhattan has to offer. Great shopping, transportation, entertainment, restaurants and cafes, all just a few steps away from the front door,” said Alex Kahen.
Ismael Leyva Architects’ other residential design projects include The Greenpoint in Brooklyn, The Alyn in the Upper East Side and the Residences at 15 Hudson Yards.
