January 14, 2020

A four-story, 40,000-square-foot space will bring the photography center’s exhibition and education spaces together under the same roof.

The International Center of Photography will reopen in a four-story, 40,000-square-foot space in the massive new Essex Crossing development on the Lower East Side on Jan. 25. It is the fourth location for the museum since its opening in 1974 and brings the exhibition and education spaces under the same roof for the first time this century. READ MORE HERE

December 6, 2019

Photos of the new model residence at 242 Broome, staged by premier design firm ASH NYC, have just been unveiled. 242 Broome is the first condominium to be completed within mega-development Essex Crossing. Designed by SHoP Architects with interiors by DXA Studio, Residence 12B is a stunning three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom residence on the market for $3,250,000 and is one of three available units left within the building. READ MORE HERE

November 13, 2019

The New York Times calls it the “anti-Hudson Yards.” CityLab says it is a “model mega-development.”

The final bricks are yet to be set for Essex Crossing, but the $1.9 billion redevelopment project on the Lower East Side is already receiving praise for its mix of affordable housing with community amenities. 

Both New Yorkers and tourists are stopping by, as well. A report from the data firm Placer.ai found that the neighborhood received more than a half-million visitors in July and attracted daily crowds equal to that of Hudson Yards some summer days. 

With seven of its nine properties either under construction or already open, here is a guide to the sprawling development site.

November 7, 2019

The new mixed-use mega-project on the Lower East Side heals a civic wound with hundreds of affordable apartments, community perks and a sleek home for Essex Market. READ MORE HERE.

September 16, 2019

LOWER EAST SIDE, NY — One more condo in Essex Crossing’s first completed building is left if you can put up the $3.2 million to buy it.

The 1,734-square-foot luxury condo at 242 Broome St. hit the market for $3.2 million this week — the last at No. 242 and one of two remaining currently at the Lower East Side’s fancy new development project.

Residence 11B is “exquisitely designed while maintaining the spirit of the neighborhood,” the realtors say. READ MORE HERE.

See the listing here.

August 12, 2019

“The building’s second and third floors will contain the latest location for the International Center for Photography (ICP), the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture.” READ MORE HERE

July 29, 2019

The first condominium to be completed within Essex Crossing, 242 Broome, a 14-story building designed by SHoP Architects with interiors by DXA Studio, has listed one of its last three-bedroom residences, 14B, for $4,250,000.
Boasting 2,011 square feet, the residence features a living room with views of Lower Manhattan, as well as an island kitchen showcasing walnut cabinetry, polished Calacatta marble countertops, backsplash and integrated stainless steel. Teal chairs with gold legs surround a beautiful glass dining room table, complemented by an off-white rug, off-white couch and two teal arm chairs in the main living room area. READ MORE HERE

July 11, 2019

Boasting 2,011 square feet, the residence features an open space living room with prime views of Lower Manhattan, as well as an island kitchen showcasing walnut cabinetry, polished Calacatta marble countertops, backsplash and integrated stainless steel. READ MORE HERE

June 13, 2019

“It’s very important to us that when you experience one of these projects, it feels totally integrated.” Read more here

May 10, 2019

“Standout Feature: A private, 1,282 square foot terrace with spectacular city views of the Downtown and Midtown Skylines READ MORE HERE

May 9, 2019

“The ICP plans to open its new space in January 2020”- The Real Deal

Read more here

April 5, 2019

“Down in Mahtannah’s Lower East Side, 242 Broome is known as the cultural anchor to the Essex Crossing urban mecca” – Haute Residences. Read more here.

April 4, 2019

“Say hello to your new 1,282 square foot terrace” – Inside Hook. Read more here.

April 4, 2019

Penthouse B’s private terrace is complete with a gas grill with views of the East River, as well as Downtown and Midtown skyline views. Read more here.

April 4, 2019

The 2,478 SF penthouse was designed by SHoP Architects and offers a bright path of sunlight along with some serious dramatic city view.  Read more here

October 10, 2018

242 Broome’s master bathrooms blends modern design with relaxation.

Read the full article here. 

August 1, 2018

Architectural Digest tours 242 Broome’s first model residence with Andrew Bowen of ASH NYC. “We kept the color palette neutral in the common spaces,” Bowen says. “Partly to emphasize both the apartment’s views and the interesting architectural details.; it has these cool slanted columns. Those are exactly the kind of thing we love to celebrate.” Read the full feature here. 

August 1, 2018

242 Broome was named the #1 condo building of the Lower East Side! Read the full feature here.

242 Broome – City Realty

May 4, 2018

Essex Crossing will forever change the Lower East Side, will still focusing on its roots.  242 Broome serves as a perfect example, featuring a champagne-colored façade with bends and angles in the metal evoking the iconic fire escapes of the neighboring tenement buildings. Located at Broom and Ludlow Streets, the 14 story building will have 55 condominium residences. Read the full feature here.

242 Broome – 6sqft – 3.28.18

May 4, 2018

Ranked one of the best in NYC, the fitness center at SHoP Architects’ 242 Broome offers a 2,000-square-foot gym with three zones: functional fitness, strength training, and cardio training. Another standout feature is the landscaped rooftop deck, offering stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Read the full feature here.

242 Broome – 6sqft – 4.12.18