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Construction is rising on 609 Second Avenue, an 18-story residential building in Kips Bay, Manhattan.
Designed by Fischer + Makooi Architects and developed by The Horizon Group, the 212-foot-tall structure will span 74,528 square feet and yield 65 condominium units in studio to three-bedroom layouts with sales led by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing Group.
Britt Realty is the general contractor for the project, which is located between East 33rd and 34th Streets, just south of Murray Hill.
Recent photos by @mchlanglo793 show the reinforced concrete superstructure standing three stories above street level, with a network of formwork aiding the settling of the floor plates.
Renderings show a distinctive design featuring numerous cascading setbacks with rounded corners and an abundance of landscaping.
The façade, which was designed in collaboration with ODA, is composed of horizontal bands of black brick with earth-toned paneling framing a grid of large windows.
The main entrance is located at the northern end of the property along Second Avenue beneath a canopy, leading to a landscaped courtyard with a water feature.
The building will contain four to five units per level up to the 14th floor, and penthouses units will each span an entire floor from 15 to 18 and come with private outdoor terraces or balconies.
Residential amenities include a 24-hour concierge and attended lobby, a lounge, a fitness center with a yoga room, a half-court basketball court, and a rooftop sundeck with designated cooking and dining areas.
The nearest subway from 609 Second Avenue is the 6 train at 33 Street station to the west along Park Avenue South.
Also nearby to the north are the 4, 5, 7, Shuttle, and Metro-North trains at Grand Central station.
YIMBY anticipates 609 Second Avenue to be completed sometime next year.
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