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Dreaming of more space but thought you couldn’t afford it? Well think again, because prices at the Normandie could make your dream come true. Located at 119th and Lenox, it’s a stunning turn-of-the-century limestone and terra-cotta brick building that has been painstakingly restored to its original beauty by Tahl-Propp Equities. It has only four apartments per floor, all 3 and 4BRs with soaring ceilings. There are wood-burning fireplaces, crown moldings, pocket doors and wide-strip red oak floors everywhere. Huge windowed kitchens boast custom wood cabinetry, stainless-steel GE Profile appliances and granite countertops. Bathrooms are decked out in subway tile with mosaic floors. Master baths have roomy soaking tubs. The four penthouses have the highest ceilings of all, and each comes with a private roof terrace. There is 24/7 doorman service and a landscaped roof deck for schmoozing and snoozing. Prices begin at $795,000.

THAT’S AMORE
Get ready for the sleek and stylish Milan at 55th and Second. The glass-curtain wall tower was developed by the World-Wide Group, with interior spaces by architect extraordinaire Jay Valgora. This stunner, brimming with custom fixtures and amenities, features 2 and 3BRs, plus libraries. Each grand-scale home has floor-to-ceiling windows, many with outstanding vistas. The spectacular full-floor upper penthouse features two fireplaces and a wraparound terrace. Cook’s kitchens are decked out with appliances from Viking and Miele, SieMatic cabinetry and lava stone countertops. Master baths offer huge soaking tubs and teak and limestone vanities. For restful retreats, the building has a lovely bamboo garden, courtesy of celebrated landscape designer Ken Smith. There’s also a cozy residents’ club room and a fitness center with the latest equipment. Prices of available units range from $1.87 million to $3.635 million.

COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU
A brand new 12-story luxury waterfront tower is going up in North Bergen, NJ. Developed by WCI Communities, The Watermark will dazzle you with views of
the stunning Manhattan skyline over the Hudson River. Homes will range from 900 to 1,940 sf, and palatial penthouses will run from 2,880 to 3,300 sf (some featuring private elevators to secluded rooftop patios for your own special place in the sun). The menu of impressive amenities includes two pools (indoor and out), a health club/spa, a screening room, billiards and card rooms, a business center, a private conference room and a residents’ grand salon complete with fireplace. Add to the picture the de-rigueur concierge, valet parking and ferry shuttle service. Plus, the best-in-show may well be the guest suites for out-of-town visitors. Prices run from the $600,000s to over $3 million.