Located on the site of the former Superior Ink factory, which was built in 1919, the new Superior Ink condominium is both aptly named and well loved. Located on West 12th Street, Superior Ink is a new brick and stone luxury condominium community complete with both a residential tower and townhouses that bring the feeling of the future while conserving the historical and architectural of the Village. Designed by architects at Robert A.M. Stern, Superior Ink snagged one of the last waterfront spaces along the Hudson, and boasts 17 stories with 62 oversized residences at 400 West 12th Street, as well as seven one of a kind townhouses that line Bethune Street. Superior Ink’s condominium tower and its townhouses are registered with the United States Green Building Council, and the buildings are anticipating LEED Silver Certification. This means Superior Ink has been built with the benchmarks of energy efficiency, sustainable materials, water conservation and high quality environmental interiors.

Superior Ink Condominiums and Townhouses

Units and Pricing
There are currently 14 active listings at Superior Ink, going for an average of $3,019 per square foot. Among the units available are two neighboring townhouses, a smattering of two bedroom units, two one bedroom units and two three bedroom units, as well as one penthouse home. Of the available units, one bedrooms range from $2.1M to $3.495M. Two bedrooms start $4.25M and go up to $4.95M; both three-bedroom units fall in the $5M range. The penthouse unit available is going for a staggering $33.5M, while the houses range from $13M to $17M. One-bedroom units start at 853 square feet while three bedrooms start at 1929 square feet.

Though Superior Ink originally offered studio living, it appears all of the studio lofts have been sold. These loft units offered 1608 square feet of open living space and two bathrooms.

Features and Amenities

The interiors at Superior Ink, are, in a word, superior. In keeping with the classic architecture of the Village, light-filled units in the tower come courtesy of enormous arched windows, which can be found in kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms. These windows offer sweeping panoramic vies of the Hudson River Harbor to the Southwest, as well as the Empire State Building and a stunning cityscape to the Northeast. Clean modern lines define these units; offset by rich textural elements and top of the line finishes. Kitchens boast state of the art appliances and finishes; while master baths boast detailed marble and mosaic tile surfaces and free standing soaking tubs.

The townhouses are a whole other ballgame – these are beyond superior. Where else can you find new construction townhouses, especially ones that are utterly modern yet keep the historical architecture of the neighborhood that surrounds them in mind? The townhouses at Superior Ink offer graceful and expansive floor plans, as well as finishes that evoke the grandeur of a younger West Village. Townhouses begin with the parlor, which features a polished-marble fireplace and elegant French doors opening onto the garden. The kitchens at the townhouses boast glass-fronted cabinetry, as well as granite countertops and backsplashes; equipped with state of the art appliances from Viking and Sub-Zero. Master baths boast marble and limestone and are accentuated with classic fixtures and mosaic detailing; windows overlook private gardens. Speaking of the private garden, each townhouse at Superior Ink has one. The gardens, which feature elegant brick terraces and landscaped gardens, are ideal for entertaining. Owners of the townhouses at Superior Ink also have landscaped, gorgeous rooftop terraces, perfect for grilling and sunbathing come summer.

Amenities at Superior Ink are as top of the line as the residences; residents enjoy a private screening room, entertainment lounge, state of the art fitness center with Pilates/Yoga room, playroom, 24-hour concierge and doorman, 24-hour on premises valet parking, Related Signature Concierge Services, including the Related Personal Assistant, as well as optional bicycle storage and storage rooms.

Location
Superior Ink is located in Manhattan’s West Village, one of the most beloved neighborhoods in the city. Long a home to creative types, the West Village may have risen in price, but it still feels like the home of writer, artists and free thinkers. Today, it boasts some of the city’s most famed restaurants and retail boutiques, as well as gorgeously well-kept neighborhood parks. There’s no one in Manhattan who doesn’t dream of living in the West Village – it’s an aspirational neighborhood – when you make it there, you’ve arrived. Superior Ink might be a bit far from public transit, but when you’re on the Hudson, transportation is the least of your worries. Given that Superior Ink’s been popular with celebrities, I’m guessing transportation is the least of the residents’ worries.

Investment Potential
Superior Ink is a great building in a great neighborhood. The convenience factor is at first notable, but at second glance irrelevant given the audience. Related is a solid developer, and Robert A.M. Stern Architects are great. The condominium units are a great investment, with great amenities, finishes and services. The townhomes are incredibly impressive – they’re unlike anything being built right now. New townhomes with private gardens, rooftop terraces, elevators, etc. – where else can you buy new construction townhomes? Condos get an A-, townhomes a rousing A.