515 east 72

There is a Miraval thread.
http://www.streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/1669-miraval-living

I've heard that sales have picked up alot since they swicthed brokers but that was before the whole wall street meltdown. I know the sales office is still open and there are still units listed as available on Prudential's website. I'd be very interested to know just how far along they are in sales.

Want to live in a really small really expensive apartment?
Than this is the place!
Sure if your Tiki Barber living in the monster size penthuse then its a dream...but for the rest of us?
Hate space? Hate your money? This my friend is the cure.
Did I mention they have a pool?

http://curbed.com/archives/2010/02/18/desperate_seller_wants_out_at_upper_east_sides_miraval_living.php

I got 2 marketing postcards for this building this month.
I get the impression they are willing to wheel and deal.

Formerly known as "prince", check that, I mean Miraval. This needs to be the current thread as all mention of MIRAVAL has been banned.

when does it turn into a luxury unfinished rental?

building is full service and things are looking up.. a good buy

Anyone have knowledge about renting here. Are renter treated indifferently from actual owners. There are alot of rentals.

'building is full service and things are looking up.'

If you're on your back in the basement...I guess.

falcongold why the negative response

The amenities at this bldg are indeed nice.

As of July 2012, 515e72 has sold a large number of apartments to corporates in bulk deals and at substantial discounts.

This means 2 things:

a) You will see high influx of different types of corporate workers coming for short 2-3 days and the "hotel" culture which might put off some families from buying here

b) If and when you go to sell, and the corporates are also selling at the time, the price this corporate would sell at would be much lower than your to still give them a profit

samgreenberg YES you're right. Both things you mention are true. Never will get your money back if the corporations sell at the same time. Banks are also hesitant about financing with the hospital owning so many units in the building. Clients of mine who live in the building say it already feels very Holiday Innish and they are concerned with safety. I understand that so many people move in and out that the padding in the elevators is never taken down. A lot of transients from the hospital units. My clients won't even consider living here. The gym however is splendid.

marsha123 I need to disagree with you on a number of things. I have been living in the building for awhile and find it very friendly. The staff is great and they know everyone. There are a lot of families with children in the building and the kids seem to all know each other. Safety doesn't seem to be the concern you suggest. This is a city, so all should be prudent, but have never heard any of the other residents voice any concern at all. In addition, the service elevator was being replaced over a number of months and that is why there was padding up in the passenger elevators. It has been installed, so do not expect we will see the padding again. And finally, many units have sold in the last year or so, so it is true that many moving trucks have been out front, but seems they are all moving someone in and not out.