Jack Resnick & Sons announced today that it has completed construction on its newly redesigned lobby at Gracie Mews, its 35-story luxury residential tower on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Resnick partnered with Specter DeSouza Architects and general contractor R.P. Brennan to reimagine, refresh, and brighten the lobby area at the 310-unit apartment building, located at 401 East 80th Street.
The brand-new lobby introduces custom wood wall panels fabricated and installed by top millworking firm Bauerschmidt & Sons, softly washed with light, creating a warm welcoming for the building’s residents and guests. It also provides a fresh backdrop to the updated port cochère and its rich and expansive green wall.
The lobby also features two Italian travertine marble lounge areas, richly appointed with contrasting blue sofas by Holly Hunt, a new expressive concierge desk, and an expanded resident mailroom and package room.
“Our collaboration with Specter DeSouza Architects and R.P. Brennan has resulted in a beautiful and elegant space that is both modern and timeless,” said Jonathan Resnick, President of Jack Resnick & Sons. “As longtime owners in the neighborhood, we are excited and proud that our vision for a reimagined Gracie Mews has become a reality.”
“We at Specter DeSouza Architects, appreciated this opportunity to work with Jack Resnick & Sons in creating a new and exciting lobby for Gracie Mews,” said Ronald A. DeSouza, principal at Specter DeSouza Architects. “For over twenty years, we have been fortunate to work with Resnick on the design of numerous projects including the Gracie Mews fitness center and resident lounge.”
Built by Jack Resnick & Sons in 1980 and designed by architect Philip Birnbaum, Gracie Mews offers a variety of amenities such as a rooftop fitness center with pool and sun decks, a children’s play room and resident lounge, on-site parking garage, and a 24-hour concierge. The building also includes a privately-owned public space called Steel Park, with an original sculpture and public gathering space designed by renowned artist Tony Rosenthal. In 2016, the public plaza was recognized as the “POPS-Star” award winner by nonprofit organization The Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District.
Gracie Mews is comprised of spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments that all offer best in class finishes and appliances, over-sized closet space, high-performance windows, and first class service. To top it off, most apartments offer sweeping views from private balconies.
In addition to Gracie Mews, Resnick also owns and operates two other prime Manhattan luxury residential buildings, including Symphony House at 235 West 56th Street and The Oxford Houses at 430-434 East 72nd Street.
About Jack Resnick & Sons
A full service real estate organization, Jack Resnick & Sons has been an industry leader in development, construction, ownership and management since its founding in 1928. Its Manhattan portfolio currently includes approximately six million square feet of commercial office and retail space, including One Seaport Plaza, its signature downtown office tower at 199 Water Street. It also has developed thousands of luxury residences and continues to own, manage and lease approximately 1,000 rental apartments.
