Living in the edge

30/12/2008
Overseas Living
With an eco-friendly design and impressive amenities, The Edge is Williamsburg's most ambitious mixed-use waterfront development currently under construction
cross the glistening East River, lies Brooklyn’s largest new residential development along the waterfront. It is also the largest project to date striving for LEED certification.Located at Kent Avenue between North 5th and 7th Streets on the Williamsburg waterfront, The Edge is revitalising a 7.5 acre site into an exciting new residential development with over 60,000 square feet of retail space, below-grade parking, and approximately 1.75 acres of open space, featuring a public promenade.
“This one-of-a-kind development will not only change Brooklyn’s skyline forever, but will offer residents beautifully designed homes and spectacular amenities,” stated Developer Jeffrey Levine of Douglaston Development. “Not only will The Edge be an amazing place to live, but the buildings will offer its residents breathtaking protected views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines.”
With phase one under construction and sales underway, this is the ideal time for buyers to select a dream home in this amazing new development. Designed by The Stephen B. Jacobs Group with interiors by Andi Pepper, The Edge will offer its residents’ eco-friendly homes, spacious layouts, sumptuous finishes, and energy-saving appliances.
South Edge, a 30-storey tower, will house 360 residences and the 15-storey North Edge will offer 205 residences. Slated for Fall 2009 occupancy, all homes will feature open kitchens with high-quality Miele and Bosch Energy Star appliances, paired with grey lacquer cabinetry and stone countertops. Master bathrooms will sport glass and porcelain tile and separate shower stalls.
The Edge’s allure is further heightened by its spectacular 40,000 square foot amenity space, which will be managed by American Leisure Corporation, a fitness, spa management, and consulting organization. The space will feature an indoor pool with outdoor terrace overlooking Manhattan, two fully equipped fitness facilities, a yoga studio, and a multi-purpose recreation room. The onsite spa includes a whirlpool, co-ed sauna, Turkish steam bath, heat pit and private treatment rooms.
Leisure
For those interested in other recreational pursuits, the options will include two theater-screening rooms, a virtual reality game room featuring a golf simulator, residents’ lounge areas with demonstration kitchens and billiards tables, private party room and a children’s playroom. For added convenience, rental hybrid “Zipcars” will be located onsite in the underground valet parking garage, as well as refrigerated storage for grocery deliveries.
“Buyers looking for unprecedented luxury close to Manhattan while leading an environmentally-friendly lifestyle should look no further than The Edge,” stated Highlyann Krasnow, Executive Vice President of The Developers Group, exclusive sales and marketing firm for The Edge.
Located in the heart of Williamsburg, residents of The Edge will also be able to spice up their life at the myriad neighborhood restaurants, local bars, and trendy galleries. The buildings are located just three blocks from the subway and the development will have an on-site water taxi landing for quick commutes to midtown and downtown Manhattan..
Useful information
001-718-222-0211
www.williamsburgedge.com
