Construction is complete on Royce Residences, a 19-story residential building at 341 West 38th Street in the Garment District of Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Stephen B. Jacobs Group and developed by Central Properties, the project consisted of the renovation and vertical expansion of an existing 12-story structure and the construction of an addition on the narrow parcel to its east. The structure yields 112 rental units in studio- to two-bedroom layouts, with 30 designated as affordable housing for residents earning 40 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI). The property is located between Eighth and Ninth Avenues.
The expansion topped out and was finished in its distinctive red façade since our last on-site update in early April 2023, when the reinforced concrete superstructure was still rising. The exterior now stands fully complete, with its new red metal paneling and grid of industrial-style windows incorporated into the restored brick base of the property’s former occupant. The red paneling extends across the width of the ground floor, and a glass canopy hangs over the main entrance at the western end of the main southern profile.
The following photos detail the building’s distinctive sloping profile, which culminates with a long balcony and dark gray bulkhead.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Royce Residences. Photo by Michael Young.
Below is a Google Street View image of the conditions before construction began. The eastern end of the building’s base was formerly occupied by a one-story structure that was demolished in 2021.
Image via Google Maps
The Andi Pepper-designed units come equipped with washers and dryers, charging outlets with USB ports, high-speed internet, intercoms, air conditioning, and name-brand kitchen appliances. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is handling leasing, according to Streeteasy.
Amenities at Royce Residences include bike storage lockers, a shared laundry room, common area Wi-Fi, gym, recreation room, business center, storage, package lockers, elevator, doorman, concierge, and multiple outdoor terraces including a rooftop terrace.
The nearest subways from the property are the A, C, and E trains at the 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal station the north along Eighth Avenue.
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10/10
Nice
Fantastic.
Wow this looks good actually!
The ‘red’ color looks great here, and on Ferrari’s
Adds a nice pop of color in a fairly drab streetscape without dominating. Well done!
Not much was retained from the original building, including the distinctive top, but overall it’s a decent remodel and addition. These types of projects will only continue in this neighborhood, and hopefully the unique historic nature will remain.
Gotta give them credit. I like the integration between the old and new
Nice addition to the neighborhood and provides much-needed new housing. Good job!
Sorry, that red is hideous.