Waterline Square facts for kids
Quick facts for kids One Waterline Square |
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One Waterline Square under construction on the left in February 2018
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| General information | |
| Status | Topped-out |
| Location | 10 Riverside Boulevard, Manhattan New York NY 10019-10023, United States |
| Construction started | 2016 |
| Estimated completion | 2019 |
| Height | 429 feet (131 m) |
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| Floor count | 36 |
| Floor area | 527,981 square feet (49,051.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Richard Meier, Christian de Portzamparc (Master Planner) |
| Developer | General Investment and Development Companies (GID) |
| Two Waterline Square | |
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Two Waterline Square under construction on the right in February 2018
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| General information | |
| Status | Topped-out |
| Location | 400 West 61st Street, Manhattan New York NY 10019-10023, United States |
| Construction started | 2016 |
| Estimated completion | 2019 |
| Height | 397 feet (121 m) |
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| Floor count | 38 |
| Floor area | 1,122,213 square feet (104,257.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Kohn Pedersen Fox, Christian de Portzamparc (Master Planner) |
| Developer | General Investment and Development Companies (GID) |
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Three Waterline Square under construction in February 2018
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| Status | Topped-out |
| Location | 639 West 59th Street, Manhattan New York NY 10019-10023, United States |
| Construction started | 2016 |
| Estimated completion | 2019 |
| Height | 391 feet (119 m) |
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| Floor count | 34 |
| Floor area | 443,204 square feet (41,175.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Rafael Viñoly, Christian de Portzamparc (Master Planner) |
| Developer | General Investment and Development Companies (GID) |
Waterline Square is a huge building project in New York City. It's located right by the Hudson River on the Upper West Side. This project covers about 5-acre (2.0 ha) of land.
It includes three tall apartment buildings. These buildings have 1,132 homes in total. Some are condominiums, which means you can buy them. Others are rental apartments, which means you pay to live there each month.
The project also features a large park that's about 3 acres (1.2 ha) big. There's also a huge space with lots of fun things to do, covering 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2). The homes range from one to five bedrooms. Famous architects like Rafael Viñoly, Kohn Pedersen Fox, and Richard Meier helped design the buildings. The whole project was finished in 2019.
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How Waterline Square Was Built
From Riverside Center to Waterline Square
The land where Waterline Square stands today was once part of a different plan. It was going to be the last part of a project called Riverside South. A company named Extell Development Company first wanted to build many homes and shops there. They also planned a school, a hotel, and a park.
Even though some people didn't like the plan, the New York City Council approved it in 2010. However, these plans never happened. The company later sold the land to GID in 2015. This is when the idea for Waterline Square began.
Building the Towers
In 2016, GID got a lot of money, over $1.2 billion, to start building. Several big banks helped with this funding. This was one of the largest loans ever given for a building project in New York City.
By late 2016, the foundations for the buildings were mostly done. The towers started to rise above the ground in 2017. By the end of 2017, all the buildings had reached their full height.
In 2017, a famous food company called Cipriani decided to open a large food market there. It would have many restaurants and food stalls. Homes in the buildings started to be sold in June 2017. The project quickly became known as one of the fastest-selling new developments in New York City.
What's Inside Waterline Square
Waterline Square has 1,132 homes. This includes 226 affordable apartments, 263 apartments you can buy (condominiums), and 643 regular rental apartments. In each building, the apartments you can buy are on the higher floors. The rental apartments are on the lower floors. Each type of home has its own separate entrance. All the homes have fancy finishes and appliances.
The Waterline Club
All three buildings are connected to a huge fun area called the Waterline Club. This club is 90,000 square feet (8,400 m2) big! It has many cool things to do. You can find a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a spa. There's also a basketball court, an indoor soccer field, and a squash court.
For adventure, there's a 30-foot (9.1 m) rock climbing wall and even a skate park. If you like golf, there's a golf simulator too. Each building also has its own smaller amenity areas. These include outdoor decks, kitchens for cooking demonstrations, dining rooms, and lounges.
Waterline Square Park
On top of the amenity center, there's a beautiful park. It's called Waterline Square Park and is about 2.6 acres big. The park was designed by special landscape architects. It has groves of trees, open grassy areas, and walking paths. There's also a playground for kids, fountains, and other water features.
The people who built Waterline Square did something special. They hired a different architect and a different interior designer for each building. This makes each building unique but still part of the same family.
One Waterline Square
One Waterline Square has 272 homes. This includes 56 apartments to buy and 216 rental apartments. The inside of these homes was designed by Champalimaud Design. The building has a unique sail-shaped design on its front.
The main part of the building is made of shiny glass. This glass is meant to reflect the Hudson River. One side of the building uses gray brick. This is a nod to the old brick power station next door. This side also has a special entrance for people who own apartments.
Two Waterline Square
Two Waterline Square is the largest building. It has 160 apartments to buy and 216 rental apartments, making 646 homes in total. The inside of these homes was designed by Yabu Pushelberg.
The building is designed with different sections. This helps make the large building look less overwhelming. The biggest part of the building faces west. This allows for the best views and lots of sunlight from the Hudson River.
Three Waterline Square
Three Waterline Square is the smallest building. It has 47 apartments to buy and 167 rental apartments, for a total of 244 homes. The inside of these homes was designed by Groves & Co. They used marble and wood to give the homes a modern feel.
The outside of this building has a special "netted" look. It has uneven bands that give it a cool texture.
Images for kids
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One Waterline Square and Two Waterline Square under construction in February 2018
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Three Waterline Square under construction in February 2018
