Envy Apartment

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“I think buyers will appreciate it,” said Mr. Korolik, who explained that the original development site , which he purchased in 2014, consisted of just three lots, meaning that he could have built a 35-story tower, at best. Air rights can be sold by a building that has not been constructed to its maximum allowable height . Those rights can be shifted around and sold, though mostly between buildings that are side by side. Photo A model of the new 130-unit condo. Credit Katherine Marks for The New York Times Mr. Korolik added, “But developers are like teachers and parents. We do a whole lot of work, but sometimes we are underappreciated.” Of course, not everybody will be able to live in the upper stories of the spire, which is designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, a firm whose portfolio includes skyscrapers like 432 Park Avenue. But in an unusual move, every apartment is a corner unit with two exposures, which developers say will especially help residents of lower floors enjoy their f...