January 12, 2018

December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017

The International Center for Photography (ICP) has announced that it will move its museum and school into the second and third floors of 242 Broome, the first residential building to be constructed as part of the Essex Crossing development project. The Center, which is the world’s leading photography institution, will host exhibits, classes, and workshops in the black box space that SHoP Architects has crafted for them. On the upper floors of the building are 55 luxury Lower East Side homes that range from one to three bedrooms in size; residents will receive a year-long complimentary membership to the ICP, as well as access to the special exhibits and classes being held in their building.

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December 1, 2017

November 2, 2017

The transformation of Manhattan’s Lower East Side is being spearheaded by the Essex Crossing development. The project, which is led by Taconic Investment Partners LLC, encompasses six acres and will produce a collection of mixed-use structures, including 242 Broome, the project’s first residential building. 242 Broome is home to 55 one- to three-bedroom luxury Lower East Side condos, as well as a host of amenities for residents and space for businesses and cultural institutions. The residences feature modern design touches like open floor plans, high-end appliances, and oversized windows that provide breathtaking views of the skyline over the surrounding low-lying buildings.

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October 26, 2017

August 29, 2017

242 Broome’s unique metallic facade catches the sunlight and create a beautiful, shining tower on the Lower East Side. The building was designed by SHoP Architects, and features a dramatic setback after the fifth floor, which provides the 55 residences on the upper floors with both extraordinary views and maximum privacy. The angle of the metal panels is torqued slightly with each floor, making the building look like a sail flowing with the wind. 242 Broome’s homes average 1,475 square feet each and feature spacious layouts with luxury finishes including Calacatta Marble and American White Oak. View Article

July 14, 2017

New York City is always changing, but the Lower East Side has managed to keep its edgy roots while still evolving along with its fellow Downtown neighborhoods. Known for its historic immigrant culture—from which so much of New York City’s spirit and character has emerged— the LES also offers its own version of modern urban culture as the home of a new assortment of luxury apartments, especially those for sale at 242 Broome Street at Essex Crossing.

One thing that’s stayed consistent on the Lower East Side: locals here are obsessed with food and fashion. What was once farmland, whose food fed the city and whose wool kept residents warm, is now the center of the farm-to-table movement at places like the Fat Radish and Dirt Candy, and is now the arbiter of fashion at boutiques like 7115 by SZEKI and Assembly New York.

The area still retains its historical flourish thanks to NYC staples, like Katz’s Deli and Kossar’s. It’s a playground for foodies and fashionistas, and soon both will have a chance to get their fill in one convenient location: Essex Crossing’s Market Line, with 150,000 square feet of space running through the heart of LES.

Anyone who’s well-traveled knows that part of the fun and romance of visiting a foreign city is exploring the marketplace. Just imagine: having a slice of Jamon Iberico at the Boqueria in Barcelona or buying a new rug at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.

Once the Market Line opens in 2018, New Yorkers will have a chance to shop in one of the biggest markets in the world without leaving Manhattan. With space for hundreds of local vendors, from fishmongers to artisan baristas, it’s certain to compete with those exceptional international marketplaces. Still, the neighborhood will retain its New York moxie, as embodied by one of the city’s most famous and venerated institutions, Essex Street Market, which will have a new home in the Market Line.

And it’s not just the Market Line that’s bound to draw even more people to LES; Trader Joe’s, Regal Cinema, and NYU Medical Center are just a few more destinations slated to be included in the vast and historic Essex Crossing development.

June 26, 2017

Making an impact

Making a memorable impact on the iconic Manhattan skyline is no easy task. With so many great apartments and condominiums for sale, it takes an exceptional architectural firm like SHoP Architects to do something truly different and inspiring. Over two decades, the team at SHoP has peppered NYC with some deliciously innovative architecture, and their latest feat is the vastly ambitious Essex Crossing, which includes the new luxury condos at 242 Broome. By 2024, this project—helmed by SHoP—will have converted six acres of underutilized real estate into thousands of new homes (both public housing and condominiums), as well as a new cinema and public park. SHoP, it turns out, doesn’t do things by halves.

SHoP in the world

It’s not just residences that SHoP excels in; nor does the firm concentrate their efforts on NYC. Theirs is an international and heterogeneous success story. In Seoul, South Korea, SHoP created Hangil Book House, an organic-looking structure (with undulating wooden fabric) that echoes the surrounding Art Park’s landscape. The Konza Techno Pavilion in Nairobi, Kenya, meanwhile, reflects the shape of the native acacia tree, with a canopy that also creates much-needed respite from the sun. SHoP also does its bit for good causes; for example, they helped areas affected by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal when they partnered with the Kids of Kathmandu and Asia

Friendship Network to create 50 easy-assembly schools. Creative, crafty, and with a conscience too—that’s SHoP. Other standout projects across the States include the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, revamped with 4,700 brushed-aluminum fins, and an “environmentally sensitive, technologically savvy” campus at Richmond Bay, Berkeley. Their magic touch has been felt worldwide.

242 Broome in the city

SHoP’s latest success story, however, is quite close to home. 242 Broome is an altogether unique set of condominiums, located on the Lower East Side. This 14 – story build appears to cascade down from the skies, its champagne -tinged, anodized aluminum surface glinting in the sun. Residents will appreciate the torquing design, which allows greater space and light into the one- to three-bedroom apartments. There is something about this building that at once makes you sit up and take notice; at the same time, 242 Broome has slotted into the Lower East Side with ease—as if it were always meant to be here. To admire SHoP’s latest masterstroke from the streets below is a pleasure. To live within its luxurious design is sheer heaven.

May 8, 2017

242 Broome will bring 55 luxury condominiums, including three penthouses, to Manhattan’s ever-evolving Lower East Side, introducing a new level of high-end living while retaining the historic area’s style and flavor. As the first residential building in the Essex Crossing development project, 242 Broome is part of the latest wave of transformation to wash over the neighborhood. The residences will feature natural stone and wood finishes that recall the Lower East Side’s architectural past, while large windows will ensure that residents have the best views and natural light in their very modern homes. View Article

April 27, 2017

The Lower East Side, long famous for its energy and grit, is in the midst of a transformation, thanks to the Essex Crossing redevelopment project, and no building represents this renaissance better than 242 Broome, which was designed by SHoP Architects. This mixed-use building features a champagne-colored façade with metal fins that pay homage to the neighborhood’s “famous” fire escapes. 242 Broome will house 55 luxury residences with modern interiors and amenities; these condominium homes range in size from one to three bedrooms and are priced between $1.3 and $5.25 million. View Article

April 25, 2017

New York City is the cultural capital of the world, and residents of the Lower East Side condominiums at 242 Broome won’t even have to leave their building to have a unique cultural experience. Developer Delancey Street Associates is in talks to bring a “world-class cultural institution” to the lower floors of the building, which features 55 luxury residences with modern interiors and great LES views. The building itself has been designed as an homage to the neighborhood, with a layered metal façade inspired by the iconic fire escapes that line the surrounding buildings. 242 Broome is expected to open its doors to residents in 2018. View Article

April 19, 2017

242 Broome, the first luxury condominium development at Essex Crossing in the Lower East Side, has topped out, marking a major milestone. When it is completed in 2018, it will contain 55 residences ranging in size from one to three bedrooms, as well as three unique penthouses. These homes will feature high-end finishes and fixtures, like Calacatta marble, custom walnut cabinetry, and appliances from Gaggenau, and open, modern interiors designed to maximize views and light. All residents will have access to the building’s suite of amenities, which includes an entertainment lounge, private fitness center, and landscaped roof complete with grills and unique perspectives on the cityscape. View Article

April 6, 2017

With 242 Broome reaching its final height, the first residential building in the Essex Crossing development is beginning to assume its final shape. Beginning on the fifth floor, the unique building features a westward shift to allow for maximum natural light and privacy in the Lower East Side residences within; the condos on the fifth floor will also have private terraces looking out over Broome and Ludlow Streets. In addition, the building offers a suite of amenities designed to promote socializing and wellness, including an entertainment kitchen with seating for 18 guests, a children’s playroom, a landscaped rooftop, and a private fitness center. View Article

April 5, 2017

When tasked with designing the interiors for the new Lower East Side residences at 242 Broome, the minds at DXA Studios looked to the neighborhood’s rich history for inspiration. The gritty legacy of the Lower East Side is reflected in the polished concrete floor in the lobby and the blackened metal that clads the walls. Within the residences, large windows cast dramatic light on dark wood paneling and elegant stonework in the kitchens, creating a space for light-deprived New Yorkers to soak up a bit of sun. And the building’s exterior is also a reference to the Lower East Side’s history, with angled aluminum panels mimicking the familiar shapes of the fire escapes that line the surrounding buildings. View Article

April 5, 2017

With the topping out of 242 Broome, the luxury condominium building is one step closer to opening its door to residents of its 55 Lower East Side homes. When they arrive in 2018, they will enjoy modern apartments featuring open floor plans, warm-toned woods and grey-veined marble finishes, and expansive city views. The building’s three spacious penthouses offer access to private rooftop terraces, and all residents will be able to take advantage of 242 Broome’s bountiful amenity suite, including a landscaped roof deck furnished with grills and panoramic skyline views, a fully equipped fitness center, and a private entertainment lounge with seating for up to 18 guests. View Article

April 5, 2017

As 242 Broome tops out, it moves ever closer to the gorgeous renderings that for years have been tantalizing both the luxury real estate industry and lovers of the Lower East Side. Its lower floors are already clothed in the graceful champagne-aluminum curtain wall that will eventually make up the entire façade. Starting on the fifth floor, 242 Broome features 55 luxury Lower East Side condos. The apartments contain one to three bedrooms and feature modern interiors with rich wood and stone finishes that blend together to create a sophisticated and serene environment. View Article

April 4, 2017

242 Broome is just a day from topping out, which means that the first condo building in the massive Essex Crossing development project is less than a year from completion. The 14-story tower will contain amenity spaces and a cultural institution on the lower floors, while the fifth through 14th floors will house 55 luxury one- to three-bedroom apartments. The penthouses and apartments on the top floor will feature private terraces, but all residents will have access to high-end amenities, including a landscaped roof, fitness center, and entertainment lounge with children’s playroom. View Article

April 1, 2017

242 Broome is taking shape in preparation for its 2018 opening, and it recently reached a milestone by topping out at 14 stories. The 55-unit condo building is part of the first wave of structures in the enormous Essex Crossing development project, which is bringing new multi-use buildings to the historic area. 242 Broome is designed to blend into the neighborhood, with its Lower East Side condos wrapped in an angled, champagne-colored curtain wall that recalls the iconic geometry of fire escapes snaking down brick tenements. Inside, a modern aesthetic of natural tones and open floor plans accent the Manhattan skyline views that help make this building so special. View Article

March 31, 2017

The changing landscape of the Lower East Side is about to receive infusions of caffeine and flavor. Innovative tea bar Zenchai has announced that it signed a 10-year lease on a storefront near the massive, multiuse Essex Crossing development area.  Phase one of the development includes 242 Broome, a new suite of Lower East Side condos that has been crafted as a luxurious tribute to the historic neighborhood, while featuring modern design and amenities more commonly expected in Uptown developments. Together, 242 Broome and Essex Crossing are continuing the traditions of Lower East Side arts and culture. View Article