Overview

Do you like to do triathlons? If so, consider a unit in the Laurel Condominium, a new glassy high-rise project on the Upper East Side. From our preliminary review, it seems the rigorous fitness instruction and modern amenities will be the primary appeal of this building. The 6,000-square-foot sales center will take over next month from the smaller office currently providing information to prospective buyers. Interesting twist on this building: It’s being developed by the Alexico Group, formed by Izak Senbahar and Simon Elias (165 Charles Street & 400 East 51st Street). The development director at Alexico is Louise Sunshine, founder of the Sunshine Group. If we recall, Sunshine Group was merged with Corcoran a few years ago after NRT bought them in 2002. The Sunshine Group–no surprise–will market the units. Costas Kondylis will be working on architecture and design (where does that guy find the time?) (more…)