Adagio

Ain't nothin' appreciating these days, sorry. But enjoy your new pad...

are you also a broker cause you sound like one

Congratulations, AdagioUnitOwner. It looks like a nice building. Can you tell me how the ClimateMaster HVAC systems work in the building? The idea of having a thermostat to maintain a constant temperature sounds great. Do the systems maintain a constant temperature, especially in this cold weather? I also wonder about the wall of windows with regard to them being cold or drafting. We’ve been looking at new condos but can’t really get a feel for these new HVAC systems, although the idea of a thermostat sounds great. Thanks.

not a broker, just an excited homeowner; enjoying very low interest rates on my mortgage etc
Very happy with the climatemaster system. The units also have heated floors in the bathrooms that use the Nuheat system; also very good....Only unavoidable issue with the HVAC units is when it turns on it does make some noise... As for the huge windows that we have, it certainly does get cold if you are right against the windows. I would put your bed and couch a few feet away..

Can we please keep this message board just for people that have purchased in this building?...
There is another Adagio message board that anyone could post on..

Thanks

AdagioUnitOwner, I too own a unit at the Adagio and I am very pleased with the quality of construction in the overall building. Great attention to detail; which is probably why the common area construction is taking longer than anticipated to build. All the unit owners that I have been in contact with seem to be all very nice people and make very good neighbors. We are creating a very nice boutique community in this building especially since there are only 39 units in total. 2 of the 39 units are owned by the developer which provides even more comfort in that the sponsor has a vested long term interest in the building. The adjacent luxury rental building is being built by the same developer so once those 300 units get rented we will see a great change to the neighborhood for the better. Lets just cross our fingers that quality retail moves into all the available retail spaces (not easy during a recession...)

You people seem to have bought from Plans -- i.e. contracted 12 months ago.

That the developer is "keeping" two units -- why? Is he moving to the far west side of Manhattan, or is he speculating, or is he unable to sell?

The building if it gets completed (I see what looks like a work slowdown for the past 4 months), looks like it will be a nice one, but I keep wondering about pricing in your neighborhood with so much new and unoccupied supply coming on line on 60th Street, 59th Street, WEA, and RSB. None of these areas is prime, it is all a bit close to a project, and sadly, people walk their dogs and don't clean the sidewalks in front of the Elementary School, the dorms, and the former NYC Lifeguard training pool eyesore across the street from your building.

I am waiting to see some price discovery re-offerings of flippers who bought from plans in the neighborhood and in your building. I am wondering if your developer has the wherewithal to complete the Condos and the Rentals in this market. At the quoted prices, I am thinking it is better to rent in the adjacent building or at the end of the block on Amsterdam.

AdagioUnitOwner and UpperWS, you two have very similar writing styles... just sayin'.

I'm curious about when you went into contract on your unit. Were you able to negotiate any discount, given the market and the likelyhood that it will fall further. Thanks in advance.

Developer never included these 2 units in the offering plan since I assume they believe in their building, and the 10023 area and want to have a unit here for their own use. (If I was the developer of a building, I would do the same) As far as I am concerned this area is prime; its a 6 min walk to Time Warner Center and the subways and shops etc. The building is coming along very nicely and almost complete. The former lifeguard training pool will be restored into a park I believe (area developers were required to put money into a city account to redevelop the eyesore in the next couple of years. http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/M063/
As for the dog shit, I walk by it each day and I never seen or stepped in any..., sorry you did. The Adagio was priced just fine. As far as negotiating a discount, it was nearly impossible with this development family... A portion of closing costs is manageable though. If you want a true deal/recession discount, then buy in the financial district... We found a building and an area that was exactly our style and desire, so we pulled the trigger.. Market can go up and down but we are committed to this area and this boutique building... Happy hunting to you all

Adagio guys....do you have a tennis court in the building? I live right next door by the way on 225 (the hudson). Love the neighborhood

I think The Hudson was the first to enter the 60th Street power block. The neighborhood is really coming along. The tennis court is coming in the summer as part of the rental building next door. The great part is that we have full access to it and all the rental buildings ammenities without having the burden of paying for it through our maintanence fees.