Waterline Square Explained

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One Waterline Square
Height:429feet
Architect:Richard Meier, Christian de Portzamparc (Master Planner)
Status:Completed
Floors:36
Floor Area:527981square feet
Developer:General Investment and Development Companies (GID)
Location:10 Riverside Boulevard, Manhattan New York 10019-10023, United States
Start Date:2016
Completion Date:2020
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Two Waterline Square
Height:397feet
Architect:Kohn Pedersen Fox, Christian de Portzamparc (Master Planner)
Status:Completed
Floors:38
Floor Area:1122213square feet
Developer:General Investment and Development Companies (GID)
Location:400 West 61st Street, Manhattan New York NY 10019-10023, United States
Start Date:2016
Completion Date:2020
References:[2]
Three Waterline Square
Height:391feet
Architect:Rafael Viñoly, Christian de Portzamparc (Master Planner)
Status:Completed
Floors:34
Floor Area:443204square feet
Developer:General Investment and Development Companies (GID)
Location:639 West 59th Street, Manhattan New York NY 10019-10023, United States
Start Date:2016
Completion Date:2020
References:[3]

Waterline Square is a 5acres, $2.3 billion luxury condominium and rental development near the Hudson River on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. The complex includes three residential towers with 1,132 units and 3acres of park, along with 100000square feet of amenity space.[4] The residences range in size from one to five bedrooms.[5]

The project, which was designed by Rafael Viñoly, Kohn Pedersen Fox, and Richard Meier, was completed in 2020.

History

Riverside Center

The site was originally part of the Riverside South development and would be the last phase, known as Riverside Center.[6] Extell Development Company originally planned to build 2,500 residential and condo units, 140000square feet of retail and a cinema, a K-5 school for 750 students, a 250-room hotel, 3.2 acres of publicly accessible open space, and 1,500 parking spaces.[7] Despite public opposition, the plan was unanimously approved by the New York City Council in December 2010.[8]

The plan, which involved design by Christian de Portzamparc, were never realized and the company sold the land to GID for $676 million in 2015.[6] [9]

Waterline Square

In November 2016, GID received $1.243 billion in construction financing from a consortium of lenders including Wells Fargo, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi.[10] The financing represented one of the largest construction loans ever in New York City and came at a time when financing for condominium projects had been difficult to obtain.

By November 2016, most of the site's foundations were complete. As of April 2017, the buildings on the site began rising above street level.[11] In June 2017, Cipriani S.A. signed a 28000square feet lease, with plans to open a food market with several restaurants and stalls.[12] Sales for the condominiums began the same month, with a projected sellout of $1.15 billion and an average price of $4.4 million.[13] The development topped out during December 2017.[14] [15] [16]

The project was named New York City's fastest-selling condominium development in February 2018 by Architectural Digest, having sold 53 units worth over $200 million in just six months.[17] Applications for the affordable housing units opened in October 2018 and were available until December 2018.[18] The project was completed in June 2020.[19] Cipriani began operating its food hall at Waterline Square, Harry's Table, in mid-2022.[20] [21]

Architecture

In total, the project offers 1,132 units, split between 226 affordable apartments, 263 condominiums, and 643 market-rate apartments.[22] In each building, the condominiums begin at the 20th floor and the rental units occupy the lower floors. Each building features separate entrances for the condo and rental sections. All the units feature high-end finishes and appliances from brands like Gaggenau Hausgeräte, Valli & Valli, and Dornbracht.[23]

The developers took the unusual step of hiring a different architect and a different interior designer for each building.[24] Architectural firms Richard Meier & Partners, Kohn Pedersen Fox, and Rafael Viñoly respectively designed One, Two, and Three Waterline Square.[25] James Linsley, president of GID, described the buildings as "almost like cousins...They communicate with each other architecturally."

One Waterline Square

One Waterline Square contains 272 units, split between 56 condos and 216 rentals. The interiors of the units were designed by Champalimaud Design in either white or natural finishes.[26] The building's defining feature is a 12-story, sail-shaped facade extension above the building's entrance in the northeast corner.[27] The building's main facade is composed of clear reflective glass designed to interact with the Hudson River. However, the west facade is composed of gray brick as a tribute to the historic brick-clad IRT Powerhouse adjacent to the building. The same side of the building features a porte-cochère entrance from 59th Street for condominium owners.

Two Waterline Square

The largest building, Two Waterline Square contains 160 condos and 216 rental apartments, totaling 646 units. The interiors of the units were designed by Yabu Pushelberg. The building features several broken-up masses designed to minimize the impact of the large building.[28] The largest section of the building faces west towards the Hudson River to maximize views and light.

Three Waterline Square

The smallest building, Three Waterline Square contains just 47 condos and 167 rentals for a total of 244 units. The interiors of the units were designed by Groves & Co. with marble and wood to reflect a contemporary theme. The building has a “netted” façade with uneven banding that provides texture.

Amenities and public areas

All Waterline Square buildings are connected to the Waterline Club, a 100000square feet, three-story amenity center in the space between the three buildings, designed by the Rockwell Group.[29] Amenities include a tennis court, lap pool, spa, basketball court, indoor soccer field, squash court, a 30feet rock climbing wall, skate park and golf simulator.[30] Additionally, each individual building contains amenities centers with facilities such as outdoor decks, demonstration kitchens, dining rooms, and lounges.[31] Cipriani operates a 28000ft2 food market at the base of the development.[32]

Atop the amenities center sits a 2.6acres park designed by Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects, dubbed Waterline Square Park. The park features tree-lined groves, open grass areas, walking paths, a playground, fountains, and other water features.[33] [34]

Reception

Carter Horsley, writing in City Realty, described the project as three "rather ungainly and completely dissimilar" towers. Ondel Hylton, also writing for City Realty, called the buildings' architecture "angular and somewhat tortured deconstructivist forms."[35]

Horsley described Three Waterline Square as "not pristine but at least dramatically interesting with its bold façades" and "the most attractive" of the three buildings. In comparison, he described the other two buildings as "rather awkward." However, Hylton called the building "drunkenly pinstriped."

Curbed New York included the Waterline Club amenity center on its list of "The most outrageous amenities at NYC apartments in 2017" for its sheer size and scope.[36] Justin Davidson of Curbed wrote of Waterline Square Park in 2022: "Finally, at least some West Siders got a better outcome than just the compromises that their ancestors negotiated."[37]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: One Waterline Square . The Skyscraper Center . January 18, 2019 . January 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119175922/https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/one-waterline-square/27898 . live .
  2. Web site: Two Waterline Square . The Skyscraper Center . January 18, 2019 . January 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119122741/https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/two-waterline-square/27897 . live .
  3. Web site: Three Waterline Square . The Skyscraper Center . January 18, 2019 . January 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119174258/https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/three-waterline-square/27899 . live .
  4. Garfield, Leanna (April 6, 2017) "11 billion-dollar mega-projects that will transform New York City by 2035" . Business Insider.
  5. Web site: Sales Inquiries. Waterline Square. April 6, 2017. January 24, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170124204417/http://www.waterlinesquare.com/sales-inquiries. live.
  6. News: Meier, Viñoly, KPF tapped to realize delayed Upper West Side development. Rosenberg. Zoe. November 17, 2017. CurbedNY. April 7, 2017. April 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170407054423/http://ny.curbed.com/2016/11/17/13660260/richard-meier-rafael-vinoly-kpf-waterline-square-nyc. live.
  7. News: Extell Sells a Portion of Riverside Center For $265M. December 4, 2015. Warerkar. Tanay. Curbed NY. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121028/https://ny.curbed.com/2015/12/4/9894124/extell-sells-a-portion-of-riverside-center-for-265m. live.
  8. News: Council Approves Five Towers of Fun at the UWS's Riverside Center. Arak. Joey. December 20, 2010. Curbed NY. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121313/https://ny.curbed.com/2010/12/20/10490318/council-approves-five-towers-of-fun-at-the-uwss-riverside-center. live.
  9. News: Now Approved, Riverside Center Switches Out Starchitect . Budin . Jeremiah . September 22, 2012 . . April 7, 2017 . April 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170407144437/http://ny.curbed.com/2012/9/22/10325880/now-approved-riverside-center-switches-out-starchitect . live .
  10. News: Waterfront Towers Reel In Unusual Loan Deal. November 27, 2016. Morris. Keiko. Wall Street Journal. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121621/https://www.wsj.com/articles/waterfront-towers-reel-in-unusual-loan-deal-1480295545. live.
  11. News: Meier, Viñoly, KPF's Upper West Side complex is beginning to take shape. Walker. Ameena. April 6, 2017. CurbedNY. April 7, 2017. April 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170407033118/http://ny.curbed.com/2017/4/6/15208236/upper-west-side-richard-meier-rafael-vinoly-kpf-waterline-square-nyc-construction. live.
  12. Web site: Cipriani family plans to open food hall at Waterline Square megaproject. Bockmann. Rich. June 19, 2017. The Real Deal. June 19, 2017. June 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170619183257/https://therealdeal.com/2017/06/19/cipriani-family-to-open-food-hall-at-waterline-square-megaproject/. live.
  13. News: Waterline Square's starchitect-designed Upper West Side condos now up for grabs from $2M. June 14, 2017. Rosenberg. Zoe. Curbed NY. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121030/https://ny.curbed.com/2017/6/14/15799968/waterline-square-condos-for-sale-upper-west-side. live.
  14. News: Fedak . Nikolai . December 12, 2017 . Long-Awaited Waterline Square Towers Top Out On The Upper West Side . New York Yimby . live . January 18, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119174329/https://newyorkyimby.com/2017/12/long-awaited-waterline-square-towers-tops-out-on-the-upper-west-side.html . January 19, 2019.
  15. Web site: December 26, 2017 . NEW DEVELOPMENT: Waterline Square tops out, Centurian condos hit the market . April 1, 2023 . Real Estate Weekly . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401223100/https://rew-online.com/new-development-waterline-square-tops-centurian-condos-hit-market/ . live .
  16. Web site: Gannon . Devin . December 12, 2017 . Waterline Square mega-development tops out on the Upper West Side . April 1, 2023 . 6sqft . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401223101/https://www.6sqft.com/waterline-square-mega-development-tops-out-on-the-upper-west-side/ . live .
  17. News: Waterline Square Is New York's Fastest-Selling Development. February 6, 2018. Mason. Brook. Architectural Digest. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121022/https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/waterline-square-is-new-yorks-fastest-selling-development. live.
  18. News: Waterline Square's affordable apartments now up for grabs. Plitt. Amy. October 1, 2018. Curbed NY. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121400/https://ny.curbed.com/2018/10/1/17924026/upper-west-side-affordable-housing-lottery-waterline-square. live.
  19. Web site: GID Development's Waterline Square Complex Reaches Completion on the Upper West Side . New York YIMBY . Young . Michael . June 11, 2020 . April 1, 2023 . December 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221202035157/https://newyorkyimby.com/2020/06/construction-at-waterline-square-development-is-complete-in-upper-west-side.html . live .
  20. News: Fabricant . Florence . 2022-06-06 . Harry’s Table Is a Food Hall by Way of Cipriani . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-04-01 . 0362-4331 . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401223108/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/06/dining/harrys-table-cipriani.html . live .
  21. Web site: June 14, 2022 . Harry’s Table by Cipriani Opens at Waterline Square . April 1, 2023 . Food & Beverage Magazine . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401223111/https://www.fb101.com/harrys-table-by-cipriani-opens-at-waterline-square/ . live .
  22. News: The Last Piece of a Far West Side Project Gets Built. June 16, 2017. Hughes. C.J.. The New York Times. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119174342/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/realestate/waterline-square-far-west-side-59th-street.html. live.
  23. Web site: One Waterline Square Fact Sheet . January 18, 2019 . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401215408/https://s3.amazonaws.com/waterline-prod/uploads/2018/08/1WS_Fact-Sheet_English.pdf . live .
  24. Web site: Strum . Beckie . September 6, 2017 . A First Look Inside Waterline Square on Manhattan’s West Side . April 1, 2023 . Mansion Global . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401223101/https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/a-first-look-inside-waterline-square-on-manhattan-s-west-side-57201 . live .
  25. Web site: Schulz . Dana . September 25, 2020 . Waterline Square's amenities include an indoor skate park, full tennis court, and a rock-climbing wall . April 1, 2023 . 6sqft . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401024007/https://www.6sqft.com/waterline-squares-amenities-include-an-indoor-skate-park-full-tennis-court-and-a-rock-climbing-wall/ . live .
  26. Web site: Olson . Carly . June 18, 2018 . A First Look at New York City's Most Ambitious and Star-Studded Residential Development . April 1, 2023 . Architectural Digest . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401223059/https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/first-look-interiors-waterline-square . live .
  27. Web site: One Waterline Square . Richard Meier . January 18, 2019 . February 9, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190209025637/http://www.richardmeier.com/?projects=1-waterline-square . live .
  28. Web site: Two Waterline Square . KPF . January 18, 2019 . January 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119174252/https://www.kpf.com/projects/2-waterline-square . live .
  29. Web site: Levy . Natasha . October 18, 2020 . Rockwell Group completes The Waterline Club in New York . April 1, 2023 . Dezeen . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401223059/https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/18/waterline-club-leisure-interiors-new-york/ . live .
  30. Web site: Waterline Square Amenities . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190105155813/https://www.waterlinesquare.com/amenities/ . January 5, 2019 . January 18, 2019.
  31. News: April 17, 2018 . INSIDE THE RAFAEL VIÑOLY LEAD PRIVATE HARDHAT TOUR OF THREE WATERLINE SQUARE . Profile NYC . live . January 18, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121448/https://www.profilenewyork.com/profilenyc/2018/4/17/inside-the-rafael-violy-lead-private-hardhat-tour-of-three-waterline-square . January 19, 2019.
  32. Web site: Vianna . Carla . March 26, 2019 . Take a Look at the Big New Italian Food Market Headed to UWS . April 1, 2023 . Eater NY . April 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401223101/https://ny.eater.com/2019/3/26/18282197/cipriani-food-hall-upper-west-side-renderings . live .
  33. Web site: Hickman . Matt . November 12, 2020 . MNLA shares Manhattan’s newest park at Waterline Square . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201124181122/https://www.archpaper.com/2020/11/mnla-shares-manhattans-newest-park-at-waterline-square/ . November 24, 2020 . April 1, 2023 . The Architect’s Newspaper.
  34. Web site: Gannon . Devin . November 11, 2020 . See New York City's newest public park at the Upper West Side's Waterline Square . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922084221/https://www.6sqft.com/waterline-square-upper-west-side-nyc-public-park/ . September 22, 2022 . April 1, 2023 . 6sqft.
  35. News: From Trump Place to Waterline Square, Riverside South's Final Number Is Its Most Exciting Yet. City Realty. February 14, 2017. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121214/https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/future-nyc/from-trump-place-waterline-square-riverside-south039s-final-number-is-its-most-exciting-yet/8581. live.
  36. News: The most outrageous amenities at NYC apartments in 2017. Walker. Ameena. December 18, 2017. Curbed NY. January 18, 2019. January 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121141/https://ny.curbed.com/2017/12/18/16743830/nyc-outrageous-apartment-amenities-2017. live.
  37. Web site: Davidson . Justin . Waterline Square Is Better Than We Had a Right to Expect . Curbed . July 27, 2022 . April 1, 2023 . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205073214/https://www.curbed.com/2022/07/review-waterline-square-riverside-south-uws-nyc.html . live .

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