Real Estate
New Luxury Office Building Set To Rise On St. Marks Place
Developers razed the four-year home of Papaya King and plan to erect a five-story office building on the East Village block.
EAST VILLAGE, NY — The developer who demolished the structure that housed the East Village Papaya King has filed plans to erect a five-story, luxury office building in its place, according to permits filed with the city's Department of Buildings.
Real Estate Equities Corporation razed the single-story structure that Papaya King called home for four years at 3 St. Mark's Place in March.
Now, the developer has filed permits for a 78-foot tall building with just over 29,000 square feet of commercial space, according to plans submitted with the city.
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The ground floor and cellar will occupy retail space, while the remainder of the building will focus on office space.
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Tenants will have access to a lineup of swanky amenities including a fitness center, golf simulator, bicycle storage and a rooftop terrace, plans show.
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