515 East 72nd Street/Miraval Living Sees Increasing Interest and Record Sales Month in April for Entire Upper East Side in New York City

NEW YORK, NY (May 24, 2010) -- Spring, traditionally the biggest selling season in real estate, is off to a strong start at 515 East 72nd Street/Miraval Living, a spa-inspired condominium that has seen an incredible amount of traffic, resulting in over $23,000,000 in sales just in the month of April.

Even before officially unveiling its Tower Residences, the building sold two units on the 32nd floor for a total of $5,300,000. These premier residences carry through the themes of serenity and well-being embodied by the building, but it is their elevated finishes, expansive floor plans, abundant natural light and unparalleled views that make them extraordinary.

“Because of the variety of homes available at Miraval Living -- from one-, two-, and three-bedroom units to the premier Tower Residences on the uppermost floors -- we’re thrilled to see an overwhelming response from buyers across every demographic," said Elaine Diratz, Senior Managing Director of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, the exclusive sales and marketing firm for the development.

 "We’ve seen interest from everyone from first-timer buyers to pied-a-terre and even luxe penthouse buyers,”

Through a collaboration with Miraval, a destination resort and spa in Tucson, Arizona, the condominium conversion has seamlessly integrated serenity and well-being throughout the entire building. The vast offering of private services, programs, classes and amenities is complemented by modern interiors designed by the internationally celebrated Bonetti/Kozerski Studio.

515 East 72nd Street/Miraval Living offers one-, two- and three-bedroom homes,most boasting private outdoor balconies or terraces.

The building has over 40,000 square feet of amenities space, in addition to “Miraval Park,” which is one of the largest private lawns in all of Manhattan.

Residents can take advantage of a host of recreational activities that includes an on-site state-of-the-art fitness facility, complete with a competition-sized pool, indoor rock-climbing wall and half-court for basketball and squash.

The residents-only spa offers a private yoga studio, massage and treatment rooms with separate locker rooms for men and women.

The building’s in-house health club features sauna, steam and individual stall showers stocked with Miraval luxury bath products. The Creative Arts Studio allows residents to take advantage of music and dance lessons, poetry readings and guest lectures, while the Activity Space, Playroom and an outfitted Game Room are all perfect for kids.

For more information or to view the model apartments, please contact the on-site sales office at 212-772-2722 or visit http://www.515e72.com/.

Media Contact:  Rubenstein Associates, Inc. – Public Relations, Annie Welker; awelker@rubenstein.com;
 (212) 843-9350