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L'Ecole Condominium/211 East 46th St *

211 East 46th Street & 212 East 47th Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

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Overview

L'Ecole Condominium/211 East 46th St * is a 261-unit condo conversion in Manhattan.

  • Offering plan: Accepted March 2007 · 730 pages · floor plans on page 109
  • Finishes: Engineered wood floors, granite kitchen countertops, Sefina cabinets and JennAir appliances
  • Prices: $1,156 a square foot on average, as first offered; $214 million in all
  • Common charges: $492–$987 a month, the sponsor's first-year estimate
  • Developers: Extell Development Company and Cammeby’s International Ltd.; principals Gary Barnett and Rubin Schron
  • Sponsor: 211 East 46th Owners, LLC, represented by Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer, LLP
  • Subway: 6-minute walk to Grand Central-42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S); 8 minutes to Lexington Av/51-53 Sts (6, E, F, M)
  • Amendments: 16, the latest in August 2010
  1. SubmittedMarch 2007
  2. AcceptedMarch 2007
  3. 16 amendments
  4. First sale
  5. Latest sale

Sales

261 of 261homes sold (100%)
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From city records (ACRIS), through Sep 30, 2026.

First-Year Budget

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Property Taxes

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Closing Costs

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Amendments

Amendment 16 2010

Sponsor financial disclosure, Board of Managers composition, 2008-2009 financials, 2010 operating budget, and litigation notice.

  • Board of Managers now includes 6 non-sponsor members and 3 sponsor-members
  • 9 Residential Units and 1 Commercial Unit (4% of total) remain unsold
  • Sponsor's monthly operating expenses $21,943.09, monthly real estate taxes approximately $19,448.80, monthly rent from unsold units $65,191.34
  • Unsold units not subject to mortgage indebtedness
  • Sponsor current on all financial obligations with sufficient assets for next twelve months
  • Litigation pending: Steven Rosenhaus et al. v. 211 East 46th Owners, LLC (Index No. 116263/08) regarding facade work safety
  • J-51 tax benefit disclosure regarding rent stabilization protections
  • 2009 and 2008 audited financial statements and 2010 operating budget annexed

Amendment 15 Aug 11, 2009

Amendment updates board membership, financial statements for 2008, 2009 budget, corrects unit designations for two retail units, increases office unit price to $14,000,000, and extends the plan for 12 months.

  • Office Unit purchase price increased to $14,000,000.00
  • Board of Managers updated with current members listed
  • 2008 financial statements attached as Exhibit A
  • 2009 budget attached as Exhibit B
  • Tax Lot 4003 corrected to Retail Unit 1; Tax Lot 4002 corrected to Retail Unit 2
  • Plan extended for 12 months from August 11, 2009
  • Monthly Common Charges on Unsold Units as of July 20, 2009 were $40,347.34
  • Monthly real estate taxes on Unsold Units as of July 20, 2009 were $47,480.35

Amendment 14 May 21, 2009

Purchase prices for certain F-line units are changed.

Amendment 13 2008

Unit configurations and square footages adjusted; floor plans revised for multiple residential and retail units; financial statements and board election documented.

  • Unit 16E: increased to 837 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, Common Interest 0.437%, Common Elements 0.361%
  • Unit 16F: decreased to 1,006 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, Common Interest 0.535%, Common Elements 0.442%
  • Unit 33F: Common Interest decreased to 0.618%, Common Elements decreased to 0.511%
  • Retail Unit 1: increased to 2,474 sq ft, Common Elements increased to 1.053%
  • Retail Unit 2: decreased to 2,334 sq ft, Common Elements decreased to 0.993%
  • Floor Plans revised for Units 6G, 16A, 16J, Retail Units 1 and 2
  • First Board meeting held April 7, 2008; Board of Managers elected
  • Plan extended for 12 months from amendment date

Amendment 12 2008

Non-residential units (two retail, office, and garage) are offered for sale with stated prices; real estate tax values updated for tax year 2008-2009; retail unit square footages corrected; floor plan for Unit 6G revised; plan extended twelve months.

  • Office Unit offered at $12,500,000; both Retail Units at $4,400,000; Garage Unit at $13,500,000
  • Real estate tax market value revised to $45,900,000 for tax year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009
  • Retail Unit 1 contains 2,094 square feet; Retail Unit 2 contains 2,714 square feet (corrected from previous schedule)
  • Revised floor plan for Unit 6G showing wall change at entrance (square footage unchanged)
  • Plan extended for twelve (12) months from amendment date
  • Non-residential units subject to existing lengthy leases; purchasers advised to review actual lease documents

Amendment 11 Feb 28, 2008

First unit closing completed, unsold units mortgaged, E and F line units modified on 14th floor, working capital and reserve funds established.

  • First Unit Closing occurred January 3, 2008
  • Initial Board of Managers appointed: Gary Barnett, Rubin Schron, Dov Hertz
  • Unsold units encumbered by Barclays Capital mortgage of $105,420,141.87, maturing February 9, 2009
  • E and F line units modified on 14th floor with revised floor plans
  • Units 16A and 16J floor plans revised to reflect no kitchen window
  • Working Capital Fund established at $46,946.26 at North Fork Bank
  • Reserve Fund of $3,638,221 funded at North Fork Bank (3% of $181,911,050 less 1% window credit)
  • Plan extended for six months from February 28, 2008

Amendment 10 Feb 8, 2008

Purchase prices of units increased as set forth in Schedule A.

  • Unit prices increased across all floors (6 through 16)
  • New projected carrying costs, common charges, and RE taxes effective for 2008
  • Schedule A prices increased for 229 homes (median +4.5%): 6 A $575,000 → $613,000; 6 B $637,000 → $677,480; 6 C $579,000 → $617,160; 6 D $555,000 → $592,200; ...

Amendment 9 Jan 8, 2008

Amendment establishes laundry lease with Hercules Corp., appoints Goodstein Management, Inc. as managing agent, and makes corrections to unit interests and power of attorney.

  • Laundry lease with Hercules Corp.: $17.98 per apartment per month until 90% occupancy, then $4,800 per month or $57,600 annually
  • Management agreement with Goodstein Management, Inc.: $100,000 annually ($80,282 residential, $12,662 office, $1,952 retail, $5,104 garage)
  • Sponsor receives $35,000 decorating allowance from Hercules for laundry room renovations
  • Revised Power of Attorney form for residential unit owners
  • Unit 12G (Superintendent's Unit) Common Interest corrected from .0472% to .472%
  • E and F line units on 10th and 15th floors modified; Declaration and Floor Plans to be amended
  • Declaration recorded December 21, 2007 as CRFN 2007000623722

Amendment 8 Dec 12, 2007

Amendment terminates exclusive purchase period for eligible tenants, revises sixth floor terrace sizes, and corrects unit measurements and percentages.

  • Exclusive purchase period for eligible tenants terminated; prices revert to Third Amendment Schedule A
  • Unit 6F exterior square footage changed from 119 to 395 square feet
  • Unit 6G exterior square footage changed from 52 to 216 square feet
  • Office Unit size corrected to 23,978 square feet
  • Garage Unit common interest percentage corrected to 5.205%
  • Unit 12G superintendent's unit residential common interest corrected to 0.0472%
  • Second floor mechanical room designated as residential limited common element

Amendment 7 Nov 26, 2007

Plan declared effective with 108 units under purchase agreements; adjusts unit common interests and residential limited common elements.

  • Plan declared effective as of November 7, 2007 with 108 units (41.379% of 261 residential units) under purchase agreements
  • Units 6E, 6F, 17E, 17F combined; new common interests and sizes specified for each
  • Unit 12G residential common interest corrected from 0.475% to 0.472%
  • Garage Unit common interest reduced from 5.215% to 5.205%
  • Revised second floor layout: corridor, gym, yoga studio, storage, restrooms, lounge/library, pantry designated as Residential Limited Common Elements
  • Roof garden area designated as Residential Limited Common Elements; maintenance cost borne by residential unit owners only
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Team

Sponsor
211 East 46th Owners, LLC
Developers
Extell Development Company, Cammeby’s International Ltd.
Principals
Gary Barnett, Rubin Schron
Tax estimate
Jerome MazurskyPrepared the first-year real estate tax projection
Construction lender
Barclays Capital Real EstateLender on the mortgage and building loan agreement recorded January 2006 in ACRIS; $243 million recorded
Title agency
Madison Broadway Agency LPThe sponsor's title company for buyers; you can choose another · Named on p. 325

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Zoning

Zoning districts
C5-3, R10The lot is split between two districts, the largest share first
Special district
Special Midtown District (MiD)East Midtown Subdistrict

Today's zoning, from city data (PLUTO 26v2).

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