The Orion - 350 West 42nd Street - Condo - by Cetra/Ruddy

[sfenn1117]

I like it the way it is, this way the glass alternates between the midheight break thing. It puts the other residentials on W 42nd to shame.

[lofter1]

It puts the other residentials on W 42nd to shame.

Woe be to those poor folks in the Ivy across the street ( rental building, no?).

Bye bye views. And in the Orion's shadow for half the day.

[sfenn1117]

Not to mention their view is now of a tower much better than theirs. tough break indeed.

[kkb]

^ Oh really?

I swear I have seen aparmtents lights and I seen curtains and lamps and stuff! I have to go see it again.

Hmmm... squatters or my imagination.

That is strange--I wonder what you saw. Maybe they are preparing a sample unit? In any case, it is good to hear that the interior of the bottom half looks close to being done!

[investor350]

Interior finishes are underway on the lower floors.

[stashinny]

Anyone have new updates on estimated occupancy?

[NYC1979]

I'm not sure, but I hear there are a lot of investors so maybe the first few months might be empty.

I hope to be sigining a contract soon for a one bedroom on the 60th. I wonder how long it will take to get up to that floor? I forgot to ask how many elevators.

I was also looking at Millennium Towers in Battery Park, but the taxes there are high and there is no 421 or anything like that. It's a nice building though.

[Drexel]

I think some of the condo's have been released on the 58th and 60th floor...look on Corcorans website to see exactly which units are available...

[NYC1979]

Yes, I looked at 60F and hope to sign sometime next week or the following. Can't wait to live so high up.

There are only 8 apartments on that floor I believe.

[Drexel]

you might want to hurry and sign, it seems that the apts are going at a pretty good pace.....do you know what percentage is sold out now?

[zabi]

I was surprised not to see an ad by the Orion in the NY Times real estate section this Sunday. I think it does mean apartments are going fast.

[BrooklynRider]

Or, (1) the exclusive broker agreement has expired and with it the major marketing campaign or (2) they have opened the building up to co-brokering allowing all or select REBNY members to take a shot and selling remaining units.

I walked the Hudson River Park today. The building looks superb. I think the next building at Dwyer Street and the one across from River Place are going to make 42nd Street a canyon (and an impressive one at that). It just might become a very dark street - even at high noon.

[lofter1]

I think the next building at Dwyer Street and the one across from River Place are going to make 42nd Street a canyon (and an impressive one at that). It just might become a very dark street - even at high noon.

Especially in the winter when the sun drops lower on the horizon and the wind is whipping off the Hudson from the west -- it'll be a long walk home for those who live near the river.

[NYC1979]

yes, I am due to sign as soon as my lawyer gets the contract. it's silly, it's not like it's a negotiable contract, more a formality.
I'm excited, living on the 60th floor, kinda high, but fun, hopefully I have some sort of nice view.
What's with the 421a? I hear it is 99% definite, but they have not been given it yet.
Do you we have to do anything on our part when they do get it?

[investor350]

Zabi - there is a most wonderful two page spead in the magazine section of the Sunday NY Times today showcasing the Orion.