It came out rather dull in the end. The cubes were supposed to be more articulated. That was how it was supposed to achieve its edgy look.
 
7 January 2013: Missed the best shot: Some units are move-in ready.

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9 February 2013: OMG I snapped it by day! Very conservative vs the renderings & esp N-Blox--which imo would've sold well had they launched it in 2011.

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I wonder if 59 PM will step in to rescue Neilas' other projects?
 
30 March 2013: This project reminds me of some of the hipster W'burg lofts--black brick, groovy overhangs, put on hold during the 2008 bust and now being completed, graffiti included.:)

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They hyped this project as being next to Grappa...but grabba this--it's now Isabel and you know when a realtor is opening a bar the market is "slow."
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You could be hanging around Wythe and N10th for all I care:
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Would you stop here?
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I accidently came across their website today and noticed this:
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Too bad the actual building is nowhere as elegant and polished as the render.
 

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Neilas have good taste in choosing architects. Unfortunately, their poor acumen translates into few of their projects becoming reality.

On a side note hopefully the neighbouring property can somehow (eventually) compliment this building, and not resemble the cheapo stucco job to its west.
 
I think the currently building fits in well with the area. not as stunning as the renderings but not bad at all. I think they were wise to go with the darker windows even though it takes away from the look of the rendering to offer the residence a bit of privacy. and I know someone who just moved in this week, the first occupant, so it's finally in the finishing stages.
 

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