Manhattan-based developer Alchemy Properties announced the groundbreaking of its newest luxury residential building, The Oculus Condominium, located at 50 West 15th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues at the nexus of Chelsea, Union Square, the Flatiron District and Greenwich Village.
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When completed in 2007, Oculus will contain 47 studio-, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences priced from $680,000 to $2,770,000 and ranging in size from 624 square feet to 2,442 square feet.
"The Oculus Condominium will not only be a wonderful addition to one of New York's most desirable neighborhoods, but also a luxurious, state-of the-art residence for buyers that appreciate value and design," said Kenneth S. Horn, president of Alchemy Properties.