Trump SoHo (Finally) Topped Off

Days after Donald Trump sued his lenders to extend a massive construction loan for his unfinished Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago (on account of the "unprecedented financial crisis"), the big-haired billionaire has a little good real estate news to brighten his week. According to a press release, his Trump SoHo has "completed its final construction pour," which means the 46-story, 449-foot-tall glass monolith has been topped off.

A slightly misspelled press release quotes Mr. Trump saying, "We are thrilled that Trump SoHo has topped off. As the area’s tallest building, it has unparalled [sic] panoramic views of the New York City skyline including the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, and Empire State Building."

The release does not mention that work on the building was delayed after the death of a construction worker who had been pouring concrete on the 42nd floor, and again after heavy winds loosened a chain that crashed into the building, "showering the street with glass." On the bright side, this means Zlatan Ibrahimović is a tad closer to seeing his new 781-square-foot spread.

Full release below:

NEW YORK, NY (November 10, 2008) – Trump SoHo New York has announced that the final construction pour has been completed for the luxury hotel condominium and that the project, at 246 Spring Street, has topped out. Trump SoHo is the tallest structure in the city’s fashionable SoHo neighborhood at 46 stories, and at 449 feet. The iconic glass tower is being developed through a joint venture between The Trump Organization, Bayrock Group LLC, and The Sapir Organization. Bovis Lend Lease is the Construction Manager. Completion is slated for Fall 2009.

“We are thrilled that Trump SoHo has topped off. As the area’s tallest building, it has unparalled panoramic views of the New York City skyline including the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, and Empire State Building,” stated Donald J. Trump.

“Now that the structure is complete, we will focus on installing the rest of the façade finishes, and completion of the interior work through the winter,” said Alex Sapir, President, The Sapir Organization. He added, “We are pleased with the steady construction progress and anticipate that the building will be delivered to both owners and guests by the fall of 2009.”

Trump SoHo New York, with an exterior designed by the renowned firm Handel Architects, brings a new definition of luxury condominium and hotel design to the SoHo neighborhood. Designed by Gary Handel and partner Frank Fusaro, the contemporary architecture for this striking crystalline tower is set to become SoHo’s signature building. Owners and guests will enjoy panoramic 360-degree views of the city. An urban plaza will feature exquisite landscaping, decorative lighting and spacious seating areas. Building amenities will include world-class restaurant Quattro, 24-hour room service, library, business center, SoHi (a private rooftop venue), an exclusive luxury spa spanning over 11,000 square feet, a full-service lobby, ground-level bar and 12,000-square feet of meeting space.

Internationally acclaimed architecture and design firm Rockwell Group has modeled the interior spaces at Trump SoHo New York on a personalized, fully-serviced lifestyle experience. From a stroll in the exquisitely landscaped garden or afternoon tea in the sumptuous lobby to relaxing on the sunny pool deck and taking breakfast in the library, owners will have the opportunity to enjoy amenities that transcend luxury. Each hotel condominium unit will fuse classically inspired interiors with contemporary design.

Of the 400 hotel condominium units, there will be 141 deluxe suites, 253 studio suites, 5 penthouse suites and 1 Presidential Suite – the largest of its kind in New York City. Some studios and deluxe suites can be combined to create luxurious 2-bedroom suites. Units will range in size from approximately 422 to 905 square feet with expansive penthouses and the Presidential Suite on the three highest floors.

In addition to the luxuriously appointed units, owners and guests at Trump SoHo can expect white glove service, expert garment care and the resources of an on-site concierge and security.

Prodigy International Development Sales is the exclusive sales and marketing agent for Trump SoHo New York. The sales gallery is located at 102 Wooster Street. For more information or to schedule a private appointment, call (212) 965-0008 or visit www.trumpsoho.com.

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