10 Green Apartment Buildings in NYC

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The TorenDesign is the perfect intersection of form and function. That's something the premier architects at SOM have achieved with Toren, an iconic tower that defines the Brooklyn skyline as it reinvents modern dwelling with homes that provide extraordinary Manhattan views and an enhanced urban lifestyle.

Source: http://www.torencondo.com/

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The VerdesianAt the northern end of Battery Park City, where the energy of Tribeca joins the tranquility of the riverfront parks, sits The Verdesian, a remarkable green residential oasis. This 26-story environmentally advanced rental tower combines sophisticated technologies with natural materials to optimize resident comfort, maximize efficiencies, and enhance indoor air quality while conserving the earth’s precious resources.

Source: http://www.theverdesian.com/

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The VisionaireThe Visionaire is a Battery Park listing that was the first Manhattan condo to receive the LEED Platinum Honors. Located at 70 Little West Street, this listing has wonderful views of the city, sustainable features and more. On its 35 floors are spacious apartments that follow a green design model while maintaining its elegance.

Source: http://www.lgfairmont.com/building-guide/the-visionaire

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Observatory PlaceLeading the way in sophistication and urban design, Observatory Place offers homeowners 38 residences, from studios, spacious one and two bedrooms, to large three bedroom penthouses, most with private balconies and/or terraces. Come home to live in luxury and comfort at Observatory Place with its sunlit apartments, expansive windows, gleaming bamboo floors, sleek and stylish bathrooms, and open modern kitchens and living rooms.

Source: http://www.observatoryplacenyc.com/

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The KalahariThe Kalahari, a 249 unit mixed income condominium is a model for mixed income homeownership located in the heart of Harlem, a culturally rich, dynamic neighborhood that is easily accessible by nearby bus, train, and subway. The building has been certified LEED Gold and offers green elements such as energy efficient lighting and appliances, low VOC emission building materials, and a landscaped public courtyard featuring sustainable native plants.

Source: http://lmdevpartners.com/the-kalahari/

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The EdgeThe Edge is a sanctuary, a home, and a place of rejuvenation. Residents will enjoy the rhythms of spaces that are designed to soothe the senses. Serenity. Elegance. Sophistication. Each residence is bathed in natural light and finished with the finest materials, including granite, rich woods, warm carpeting, and smooth stainless steel appliances. Every element is natural, unique, distinctive, and yet completely at home.

Source: http://www.edgecondos.com/

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Markham GardensMarkham Gardens is Staten Island's premier apartment community. We are set on a beautiful 12-acre site with tree-lined pedestrian walks, landscaped gathering and recreation areas. Markham features spacious studios, one, two, three and even four-bedroom apartments for rent. Each building has front and rear yards and the latest in finishes and fixtures. Markham's groundbreaking energy-efficient design makes us Staten Island's "greenest" community.

Source: http://www.markhamgardens.com/

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GreenbeltGrenbelt aims for sustainability in relation to multiple "environments" - natural, cultural, and visual - by building green, providing space for the arts and community, and launching bold architectural ideas scaled to the surrounding neighborhood. Greenbelt provides owners with reduced operating costs using 40% less energy and 30% less water.

Source: http://greenbeltbrooklyn.com/

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David and Joyce Dinkins GardensDavid and Joyce Dinkins Gardens is an affordable housing development located in Harlem with 85 studio to two bedroom apartments to house low-income families and youths aging out of foster care. Dinkins Gardens participated in the Enterprise Green Communities Initiative. On the sixth floor a green roof and a solarium become a resident amenity, irrigated by a rainwater harvesting system.

Source: http://www.dattner.com/portfolio/david-and-joyce-dinkins-gardens/

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HL23Featuring cinematic views, eleven extraordinary full-floor and duplex residences, and a daring sculptural design that has already won accolades, HL23 will be the first freestanding building by internationally celebrated theorist and maverick architect Neil Denari. The spandrel-free north and south curtain walls of HL23 – a reverse taping tower that will cantilever over the High Line elevated railbed — consist of some of the largest single-pane windows ever used in residential high-rise construction.

Source: http://streeteasy.com/nyc/building/hl23-condominium

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