The Visionaire is an environmentally conscious building with high efficiency fresh air supply and exhaust system, centrally filtered water and an in-building wastewater treatment system. The Visionaire is located in Battery Park and offers studios, one, two and three bedroom units. It’s a 33 story building with 251 condominiums. It overlooks the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and is distinguished by a curved façade. The lobby of The Visionaire boasts a 12-foot aquarium. The building sits right on the waterfront of Battery Park, offering incredible views of the water. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli, The Visionaire is a modern and luxurious, as well as environmentally responsible building.

Units and Pricing

Currently, there are 16 active sales listings and four active rental listings at The Visionaire. Available units range from studios to three bedrooms. A 605 square foot studio is listed at $690,000; the most expensive studio available is $800k and boasts 687 square feet. One bedroom units start at 819 square feet and $1M and go up to $1.185 for 940 square feet. Two bedrooms, which start at $1.3M and go up to $2.3M range from 1,209 square feet to 1,600 square feet. Three bedroom units start at $2.385M and go up to $3M for 2,000 square feet. The average price per square foot for the sale units is $1,205.

Features and Amenities

The Visionaire has a high-efficiency fresh-air supply and exhaust system, centrally filtered water, an in-building wastewater treatment system that resupplies toilets and central air-conditioning makeup water, and rainwater is be harvested on the pesticide-free roof gardens.

Apartments boast sustainably harvested wood floors, washers and dryers, pre-wiring for motorized window treatments, and “an open kitchen finished with natural materials chosen for their intrinsic beauty and interplay of textures – as well as their environmentally responsible and healthful properties.

Kitchens offerhave bamboo cabinets, river-washed absolute black granite counters and backsplashes made from bricks of art glass by Waterworks. Master bathrooms will have teak cabinets, limestone floors and glass mosaic tiles.

The building has a doorman and 24-hour concierge, a fitness center with skylit swimming pool, a children’s playroom, bicycle storage, 24-hour valet parking garage, residents-only lounge for entertaining with natural gas fireplace, pool table and screening room, and a lobby with a 12-foot tropical aquarium.

Location

There’s no denying that Battery Park is a beautiful area – it’s a bit like getting suburbia and greenery but still living in the heart of downtown Manhattan. For those looking for incredible views and waterside living. From The Visionaire, it’s just a short walk to Tribeca, the Financial District and tons of fine restaurants and shops.

Investment Potential

The Visionaire is definitely a great building and a great addition to Battery Park City. The architecture, home layouts and amenities rival all other in the area and the views are extraordinary. Battery Park City is not for everyone, but if you like the peace and quiet, the neighborhood is a gem. B+

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