Apartment prices rising on Lower East Side as Extell defies gravity at One Manhattan Square
One Manhattan Square, Extell Development’s condo project on the Lower East Side waterfront , is attempting to attract would-be residents with an extensive amenities package that includes unusual offerings such as an adult treehouse and infrared saunas. The 800 ft. tall tower, which has 100,000 s/f of outdoor and indoor amenities, is designed to direct residents away from a solitary existence. “People want to be friends with their neighbors. This isn’t the city of many years past when you quickly get out of the elevator and no one says ‘hi’ to each other. We really thought about creating a community and a sense of community,” said Anna Zarro, Extell’s senior vice president and director of residential sales and leasing. The amenities package for the project is extensive. It includes a full- sized basketball court , a two- lane bowling alley , a squash court, a swimming pool, a golf simulator, a fitness center, a spa with a Turkish bath and private treatment rooms , a theater and perfo...