From Door to Destination with Ease - Porte Cocheres at NYC Condos Make Travel Season a Breeze

With "getaway season" fast approaching, I want to propose a timely round-up of luxurious porte cocheres that help make travel more seamless for residents of NYC's top condos.

Now's the time when New Yorkers are finalizing their vacation plans and anticipating last-minute weekend trips. The process of leaving the city to venture out East or to other destinations within driving distance is made significantly less daunting when you have a dedicated place to load your car and get situated before hitting the road. Often as beautiful as they are functional, porte cocheres are the ultimate convenience for anyone on the go. Residents with access to this amenity can skip the stress and hassle that comes along with fetching the car from a nearby garage, attempting to double park on a busy city street and trying not to break a sweat while schlepping luggage to and from their apartment.

200 East 83rd

200 East 83rd, a condo tower designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, celebrates the architectural romance of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The nearly sold out 35-story residential tower offers its residents expansive views of Central Park and the Midtown skyline as well as access to several coveted amenities, including a vaulted porte cochere. Residents are welcomed by a gated porte cochere with cobblestone paving and custom wall lanterns that open into a private courtyard. Behind the gates of the porte cochere is a car elevator to a fully automated and concealed underground parking system allowing for total privacy.

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Front & York

Designed inside and out by celebrated architect Morris Adjmi, Front & York is pioneering an unprecedented amenity-driven lifestyle in DUMBO, Brooklyn's most coveted waterfront neighborhood. A striking porte cochere sets the tone for residents' arrival to this one-of-a-kind residential experience and complements the building's generous 30-foot-wide, tree-lined sidewalks. Front & York is also home to the largest residential garage in DUMBO, complete with secured indoor parking, charging stations for electric cars and bicycle storage with a repair station. 

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Waterline Square

Located along the Hudson River where Midtown meets the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Waterline Square represents an unprecedented approach to urban living. The three-building luxury residential development features beautifully designed homes and an unmatched suite of amenities. Each building sports an elegant porte cochere and valet parking garages that offer residents privacy and convenience — the ultimate luxury. 

(Credit: Evan Joseph)

The Cortland

The Cortland is a new residential project located at 555 West 22nd Street across from the Hudson River Park in West Chelsea. A celebration of American craftsmanship, The Cortland represents a unique collaboration between two of the world’s leading architecture practices, Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Olson Kundig. The Cortland reflects the synergy of the firm’s two unique styles, and their shared dedication to craftsmanship, natural materials and deep understanding about how people want to live. Upon arriving, residents will drive into the private motor court— adorned with a bronze canopy and set off by lush landscaping and a limestone archway— and reap the benefits of the secure and convenient space.

(Courtesy of Related Companies) 

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