According to U.S. News, approximately 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. Taking this into consideration, residential developments are going above and beyond for their residents to make sure they have the tools to make their resolutions successful.
Whether it be through programmings, such as cooking and fitness classes, or out-of-the-box amenities, such as custom wine walls and sound studios, these buildings below have you covered.
525 West 52nd Street: Photo Courtesy of 525 West 52nd Street
Land a New Job or Promotion:
In addition to amenities such as the golf simulator, bocce court and screening room at 525 West 52nd Street, the two-tower luxury rental in Hell’s Kitchen, the building’s concierge service, LIVunLtd., will be offering professional development services for residents. Kicking off in January, the building held an intimate chat with Executive Coach Roy Cohen, author of “The Wall Street Professional’s Survival Guide: Success Secrets of a Career Coach” where he shared insight and inspiration in leadership development. Later this month the building will host a pop-up professional photo station for all of the residents’ photo content, perfect for a new LinkedIn photo or business proposal!
The Summit: Photo Courtesy of Binyan Studios
Keep up with your fitness – at home:
Working out at home is making an epic comeback and being touted as the latest fitness fad. At Summit New York, a luxury rental tower in Midtown Manhattan, the building’s concierge, LIVunLTd, hosts weekly yoga and HIIT classes, along with bringing in personal trainers and boutique fitness studios for events. The “Arena” is the residents’ own personal gym – equipped with Technogym cardio and strength machines, Peloton bikes, and basketball and squash courts. Residents even have access to Lululemon x Summit branded yoga mats!
Oceana Bal Harbour: Photo Courtesy of Barry Grossman
Improve Your Cooking Skills:
Oceana Bal Harbour offers cooking classes for their residents in the gourmet, residents-only restaurant Ballerina. Run by Toscana Divino, residents can learn how to make the farm-to-table dishes offered in the Italian-inspired restaurant. The upscale eatery offers signature Italian dishes such as Vitello Tonnato lobster salad, freshly prepared crab cakes, grilled octopus, Italy’s classic Branzino fish from the Mediterranean Sea, fresh salads, fresh juices, lively cocktails and more – all which can be enjoyed with views of the sun-drenched pool deck and Jeff Koons’ multi-million-dollar sculpture, Seated Ballerina, in the poolside garden.
1000M
Finally Learn How to Play an Instrument:
At 1000M, the ultra-luxury condominium coming to Chicago, residents will have access to not only a music conservatory on the 11th floor overlooking Lake Michigan and Grant Park, but also a sound studio with acoustic adjustments for music practice and production. The soundproof room is the perfect place to begin your musical journey (without stressing out everyone in your home).
Fifty-Third and Eighth
Marie Kondo Your Home:
What better way to completely Marie Kondo-ize your home than starting from scratch. At Midtown West’s luxury condo Fifty-Third and Eighth, buyers can purchase a residence fully furnished by the modern design masterminds at Design Within Reach, whose streamlined design offers a zen-like aesthetic for those living in the concrete jungle. If buyers would rather have more say in the design, they can also schedule a personal shopping experience at the store to have their home designed exactly to their taste—with no unnecessary clutter.
Amrit: Photo Courtesy of Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences
Focus More On Your Personal Well-Being:
Offering residents a personal wellness assistant available 24/7 via app, text, call or facetime, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences merges Eastern traditions and inner science with Western luxury, all enhanced through the incorporation of modern technologies and customized programming. The personal wellness assistant is an assigned advisor that structures a wellness plan (based on The Five Pillars: nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, sleep, and relaxation) around your wellness goals.
Residence 950
Finally Understand the Difference Between Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio:
Residence 950 provides just the amenities needed for aspiring oenophiles. The Troon Pacific-designed home includes a 28-foot-long custom wine wall that holds approximately 330 bottles and is lined with sliding glass and thermally-broken doors, ensuring wines maintain sommelier-approved temperatures. The home also comes equipped with a 65-square-foot storage room designed to preserve wine, with a dehumidification circuit built-in and additional temperature control. Located at 950 Lombard Street, this home is on the market for $45 million.
Rescue a Dog:
Corte, the new low-rise luxury condominium in the most dog-friendly neighborhood in NYC, Long Island City, has incorporated several unique elements geared toward residents with furry friends. Amenities include a dog wash and grooming station, a dog-friendly, 250-square-foot rooftop amenities deck, a dog-friendly landscaped courtyard that acts like a traditional backyard for dogs and select second-floor units with private, outdoor gardens.
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