TF Cornerstone (TFC), the real estate acquisition and development powerhouse, teamed with Nest Seekers International to host a four-week top interior design competition at 99 John Deco Lofts. Three aspiring designers, Jacquelyn Moore-Hill, Adam Greco and Laura Weatherbee, competed to win $5,000 for designing a residence at 99 John Deco Lofts, located in the Financial District. Potential buyers, design enthusiasts and aficionados were encouraged to come to 99 John Deco Lofts to preview the homes and vote for their favorite designer to receive the popular vote via the 99 John Deco Lofts  Facebook Fan Page and at the 99 John Deco Lofts sales office. The winner of the popular vote, Jacquelyn Moore-Hill received an iPad and the winner of the $5,000 and Top Design award, Laura Weatherbee was chosen by acclaimed interior designer Jamie Drake for his choice of the best design. Both winners were announced on December 2nd by Jamie Drake at the unveiling of the residences during a special cocktail reception at the building.

“We are continuously looking for ways to support the arts as well as bring the community together; this competition served as a great platform for Jacquelyn, Adam and Laura, to showcase their talent,” said Scott Walsh, TF Cornerstone’s director of sales.

Jacquelyn, Adam and Laura were each given a budget of $5,000 with daily access to their apartments. During the first week, the designers toured the building and the residences were chosen from a blind drawing.  Each designer had one hour to measure their space and take pictures of the homes. For the following three weeks, designers selected everything from their wall paint to accent pieces to design their homes. Jacquelyn, Adam and Laura were given video cameras to record their shopping ventures and design progress. The designer lofts have been completely transformed to reflect their personal aesthetic and their takes on the grand, pre-war Art Deco building. The three newly designed lofts will be an addition to the three existing professionally designed model homes.

Located at 99 John Street, 99 John Deco Lofts was designed by Shreve, Lamb and Harmon, the architects responsible for The Empire State Building. The building is comprised of 442 unique luxury homes ranging from studios-to-two-bedroom lofts and three-to-four bedroom duplexes starting at $475,000 to just under $3 million. The 27-story building boasts homes with soaring 11-to-14-foot ceilings with oversized windows for optimal sun exposure.  Homes feature gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, lacquer cabinetry as well as microwaves and dishwashers.  Bathrooms incorporate marble countertops and floors.

The building features a landscaped roof deck, modern fitness center and resident’s lounge with billiards, flat screen televisions and iPod docking stations.  Amenities include a 24-hour concierge service, bicycle storage, on-site parking garage, valet and laundry service. Many residences feature spacious private terraces, home offices and walk-in closets. 99 John Deco Lofts offers beautiful views of the East and Hudson rivers; located in the heart of the Financial District just steps away from Wall Street and near world-class dining, boutique shopping and the South Street Seaport.  For more information or to make an appointment to visit the on-site sales center and model residences, please call Nest Seekers International at 212.217.9999.

Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, the Deco Lofts at 99 John Street bring a distinctly unique flavor to the cookie cutter condominiums of downtown. Back in 1933, the Shreve, Lamb and Harmon architects (the same ones who designed the Empire State Building) designed the 99 John Street building. 99 John Street was renovated into a residential building in 1999; currently, the condominium loft building boasts some of the lowest maintenance/common charges in the area. Like the Empire State Building, 99 John features a classic limestone and granite façade, as well as numerous tiered setbacks on the higher floors. The building itself has quite the history, but the lofts at 99 John are perfectly modern.

Units and Pricing

99 John Deco Lofts offer 442 residences, which range from studio apartments to four-bedroom penthouses. Most of the units are studios and one and two bedroom homes; then there are a few three and four bedroom apartments and penthouses. There are currently 42 active sales listings in the building, as well as 8 active rental listings. Of the homes available for sale, there are one, two and three bedroom units, as well as a smattering of studios. Of the rentals, there are five two bedroom units, one one-bedroom unit and two studios available.

Of the units available for purchase, the studios start at $495,000. The one-bedrooms start at $590k and go up to $870k, while the two-bedrooms range from $975k to $2.3M. There are two three-bedroom units available, both of which are penthouse homes. Both are listed at $3.2M and offer 2,617 square feet of living space.

Features and Amenities

99 John Deco Lofts offers 100 unique floor plan layouts in its 442 residences. Tall ceilings, wide windows and open layouts make for spacious, light filled homes. Kitchens boast brand new cabinetry, stone countertops, and top of the line stainless steel, energy efficient IKON appliances. All residences boast brand new wood strip flooring and wooden baseboards, individually controlled heating and air conditioning units in each room, and extra wide, double paned windows to block out noise and keep energy in. With ceilings that range from 11-14 feet high, you’ll never have to worry about hitting your head.

Amenities at 99 John Deco Lofts include free wireless internet access, a 24-hour concierge, an on-site fitness center, 5^th floor garden, as well as a comfortable screening lounge with billiards room. The property also boasts an on-site grocery store, pharmacy and a serene Zen garden on the rooftop deck.

Location

The Financial District is full of luxury condominium buildings, and 99 John Street is about as centrally located as you can get. Whereas other luxury condominium buildings on Wall Street are a bit further down, 99 John Street is just steps from public transit and the center of it all. As the view from the rooftop deck dictates, lower Manhattan offers a perch from which you can view the rest of the city, and with the bevy of trains available on and around Wall Street, residents at 99 John Deco Lofts can get just about anywhere in Manhattan in a matter of minutes.

Investment Potential

99 John is great building in an up and coming neighborhood. The financial district has been touted for years as the next hot neighborhood and it looks like it is starting to deliver. The condo layouts are open and airy and the amenities, while not over the top, are elegant and serene. A solid B