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The Upper East Side’s Lucida is the first LEED-certified condominium in the area; it delivers filtered outside air to each apartment, making it ideal for families with small children and infants. The apartments range from twoto five-bedroom, and offer lots of walk-in closets, kitchens with breakfast bars and a washers-and-dryer unit in each apartment. Children-style amenities include a bicycle storage room and the Kidville playroom, with complimentary membership and classes. azure

Located at 333 East 91st Street, this building offers spacious apartments with up to four bedrooms, and spectacular views. It’s close to Carl Schurz Park and a block away from the fields and swimming pool of Asphalt Green. The 92nd Street Y, also nearby, provides programs for children and adults. “The biggest single reason why our building works for families with children is the size of our homes. It has the feel of a suburban home in

the city,” says Luis Vazquez, director of sales for Brown Harris Stevens. “Our three-bedroom line is 1,810 square feet, and our four-bedrooms are about 3,000 square feet. The bedrooms are split, with a children’s wing on one side and the parent’s bedroom on the other. So there’s a feeling of privacy.” Apartments have Bosch washer-and-dryer units, eat-in kitchens, large pantries and lots of closets; some have large terraces with views of the East River. The third floor is for amenities, including a playroom, a game room for tweens and teenagers, a landscaped roof terrace, a fitness facility and a private lounge–dining room. Perhaps the best amenity for busy parents is the round-the-clock concierge service, which includes everything from pet sitting and dog walking to food shopping and private chef service. There’s also a bicycle storage room and storage in the basement. Miraval living

Located at 515 East 72nd Street and devel-

oped in conjunction with the Miraval Spa, this building intends to offer the spa experience as a way of life and truly expand the confines of your apartment. The units have as many as five bedrooms, and family-friendly features include walk-in closets, large pantries, eat-in kitchens and separate family rooms and living rooms. But it’s the amenities that make this property stand out. They include a Miraval Spa, a 56-foot pool, hot tubs and a Garden Café with organic food. Specifically for kids, the building offers a Creative Arts Studio and Activity Space; a long list of classes including in music, painting and children’s fitness; an indoor rope course; swimming lessons; and activities for both parents and kids, such as parent-child yoga. For older kids, there are courts for racquetball, squash and basketball. The building also has one of the largest private parks in the city, with a large lawn, tables and chairs, and a yoga sanctuary.

This Exquisite Conversion Blends Flawless Design With Impeccable Quality To Create A Haven Of Elegant Comfort With The Finest Finishes. 24 hour doorman

Grand chef ’s eat-in kitchens

Oversized tilt & turn windows

Custom millwork

Smart Home Technology

All new wiring, plumbing and infrastructure Handcrafted and custom marble and mosaic tile bathrooms with Waterworks fixtures Multi-zoned heating and air conditioning

Gym and playroom

Storage bins and bicycle rooms

Starting From: $6M’s for amazing full floor 6+ bedroom homes (4,776 SF)

235west71.com Director of Sales Lisa Lippman 212-588-5606 llippman@bhsusa.com The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor File No. CD# 06-0232

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