Residence 26D is a corner 1 bed, 1 bath home that is immersed in natural light and a landmarked panorama view sweeping from the Chrysler Building to the Empire State Building and beyond. This thoughtfully designed residence, with both North and West exposures, features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and an easily furnished layout.
Experience unparalleled luxury in this meticulously designed home by renowned interior designer Paris Forino. Soaring 11' ceilings and thoughtful accents enhance the sophisticated aesthetic of this inviting living space.
The kitchen beckons with a tasteful palette of Calcutta marble, white lacquer cabinetry and a suite of Miele appliances to provide an ideal setting for both cooking and gathering.
The primary bedroom offers a serene haven with ample space for relaxation and a picturesque vista of the Manhattan skyline. The spa-inspired primary bathroom is adorned with a walnut vanity with blackened steel accents and marble tiles in an intricate mosaic floor pattern. The bathroom fixtures and accessories are sourced from The Grace Collection: a custom collaboration between Waterworks x Paris Forino, exclusive for VU New York.
With a full floor of vitality and entertaining amenities, VU provides residents with a variety of offerings that are designed to enhance the quality of everyday living. From the fitness center to the screening room, to the lounge and landscaped rooftop, Paris Forino designed each space with thoughtful intention toward how New Yorkers live today. The beauty of VU's attended lobby resides in the subtle refinements of European white oak paneling paired with honed Palladium travertine floors.
Rising from the center of four of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods: NoMad, Flatiron, Gramercy, and Kips Bay, VU offers a fresh perspective in a supremely convenient setting. The East River Greenway is easily accessible for morning runs and bike rides, whether you are heading Uptown or Downtown. Citi Bike stations dot the neighborhood and the seven subway lines nearby to make any morning commute convenient. The East Side location and its proximity to the Midtown Tunnel makes LaGuardia and JFK airports remarkably accessible.
Quick Profile
If you take a walk through Kips Bay, which is loosely defined as the area between 23rd street and 34th street and the East River to almost Lexington, you’ll quickly learn it's a hodgepodge of sorts and not as well defined as other neighborhoods in New York City. Some New Yorkers say Kips Bay has an identity crisis because 1st, 2nd, and 3rd avenues are distinctly different from one another as you traverse them. Despite the perceived lack of neighborhood vibe there are others that appreciate its affordability and convenience.
First Avenue is dominated by hospitals and hospital buildings such as NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital to name a few. Second Avenue is a mosaic of convenience stores, fast food joints and nondescript brick buildings. Third Avenue is saturated with small bars and gastropubs and the twenty somethings that patronize them.
No judgement against Kips Bay here. It’s a great neighborhood that is just as much a part of New York City as any other neighborhood. Kips Bay It’s bordered by Murray Hill to the North, Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park to the South, and Rose Hill to the West. The neighborhood is partly defined by newer high-rise apartments, brick rowhouses, and former tenement buildings.