- Year built
- 2018
196 Orchard is, per Carter Horsley, "a substantive and very attractive dark presence with gilded glints" — a 94-unit Lower East Side condominium directly across from Katz's Delicatessen.
The structural identity rests on three features. First, the gilded-bronze brick from Costa Brava (Spain) — hand-laid with gold dust infused; the brick will oxidize toward more golden tones over time. Second, the in-building 30,000 SF, two-story Equinox Fitness Club — residents get special rates. Third, the 4,100 SF landscaped roof terrace.
Recent sales
Penthouse PHA listed currently as a 3BR; PH11F listed as studio. Building has held value better than most LES new construction; 2024-2025 absorption steady. The Equinox amenity has supported pricing.
Comparable buildings
- 215 Chrystie Street — Herzog & de Meuron 2017; immediate LES peer
- 40 Bond Street — Herzog & de Meuron 2007; nearby NoHo trophy peer
- 25 Bond Street — BKSK 2008; nearby NoHo trophy peer
- The Schumacher (36 Bleecker) — Adjmi 2015; nearby NoHo peer
- 565 Broome — Piano 2019; nearby SoHo trophy peer
The Roebling Team at 196 Orchard
Corey Cohen · The Roebling Team at Compass 646.939.7375 · c.cohen@compass.com
Sources: CityRealty (Carter Horsley review); 196orchard.com; Magnum / Ben Shaoul interview on CityRealty; NY Lifestyles Magazine; Elliman; NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers.