Oversized windows and landscaped rooftop parks pave the way to the sky at the Edison Gramercy.
In a city sprinkled generously with accessible public spaces, there is one that famously requires a key: Gramercy Park. Thus, it is no wonder the neighborhood surrounding this rectangle of gated greenery has become synonymous with exclusivity. But there is a new place to live that is both inspired by the park’s unmistakable styling and located just down the street.
The Edison Gramercy (250 East 21st Street) has been shaped by Isaac & Stern Architects and Paris Forino Design – with model apartments accoutered by stagers from ASH NYC. Individual residences range from boutique studios to four-bedroom units, with price tags starting just under $900,000 and ascending to over $6 million. The building’s limestone facade hugs oversized windows and is dotted by Juliet balconies and crowned by cascades of gardens. Of its timeless European charms, Ralph Kowalczyk of Isaac & Stern says, “A touch of elegance always remains in style.”
Residents enter through the 24-hour-attended lobby with a striking Art Deco reception podium. In one’s own apartment, foyers featuring white oak herringbone flooring lead to kitchen, dining and living room spaces where oversized windows and 10 foot-high ceilings draw the eyes upward. The kitchens feature natural stone countertops and a suite of Miele appliances, including gas ranges, refrigerators and dishwashers. Other bells and whistles include a Sharp microwave drawer, InSinkerAtor disposal and – in select residences – a Liebherr wine refrigerator. Meanwhile, both primary and secondary baths (and in some layouts, jewel-box powder rooms) sport marvelous marble. And all units include front-loading washers and dryers.
But in The Edison Gramercy, home does not end at the apartment door. Shared wellness and social amenities include secret gardens that blur the line between indoors and out. Meanwhile, landscaped rooftop parks prove prime places to enjoy sunsets with skyline views. A resident’s salon – complete with fireplace – can be reserved for events. And both the yoga garden and fitness center offer opportunities to fine tune one’s form.
But whether residents prefer to take in the views along with a neighbor on the sun terrace or from their own windows, they are sure to appreciate designer Paris Forino’s decor. “We wanted something where people feel warm and cozy and can live beautiful, storied lifestyles,” Forino explains. And, indeed, a neighborhood named after its very own secret garden seems an ideal place to live a storied life.
Learn more at theedisongramercy.com
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