In a previous post I highlighted all the awesome amenities that Toren has which are geared towards the family set; in this post I want to attempt to do justice with words the beautiful three bedroom condo which I was able to take a tour of, as well as tell you a little about the Green aspects of the building, which area also quite impressive.
The three bedroom, three bath condo I saw was in the process of being staged, so unfortunately I was not able to take pictures of it – although I did snap some of the view (wow). I will include some pictures that Toren sent me so hopefully you can get a sense of the units.
The living space in this impressive three bedroom is a almost 2,000 square feet – and it certainly feels huge when you walk in. It’s a bi-level unit – with the living room / kitchen space taking up most of the first floor. There’s also a full bath with a large, deep tub (all of them are really deep – bubble bath for mom, anyone?) There’s lots of closet space, and also a large bedroom on this floor. Perhaps the most awesome feature of the first floor of this unit is that the living room area is open to the next floor – meaning that the ceiling is two stories high – making the room incredibly light and open. The windows (and their amazing views) flank the walls. The beautiful kitchen opens on to the family room – so it would be easy to cook some dinner while keeping an eye on the kids. Overall – a perfect space to relax and hang out as a family, or to entertain friends for a diner party.
Upstairs there are two additional bedrooms and full bathrooms. One of the bedrooms / bathrooms is the master suite, and this bathroom has a double sink (which I love – so practical). The tub and shower are separate. There’s lots of closet space on this level as well – and the layout would work well for a family with a young child or newborn. There is an entrance on this level as well as on the lower level, so it would be easy to sneak in and out for date night after putting the kids to bed while the babysitter manned the fort.
Aside from the amazing condo I was able to see there are other sizes available, all with open floor plans and generous amounts of space. The light let in by the huge windows along with the high ceilings makes the rooms feel large and welcoming. On the Toren website you can see more pictures of the residences and also check out the floor plans for all sizes of units (unfortunately since the website is flash I can’t provide a direct link – check under Residences > Floor Plans).
For those out there who are eco conscious, the Toren has some pretty impressive stats you can feel good about. All of the appliances in all of the units are EnergyStar appliances and each has an efficient hot water boiler. The hallways are equipped with lights that have occupancy sensors (the turn off if no one is near by). The building has a cogeneration plant which generates lower cost heat and power for residents on site. FYI – Toren is also linked to the city’s power grid, which acts as a back up. And – if there was ever another black out, Toren would still have power thanks to its cogeneration system. Pretty amazing!
My overall impression of Toren was very positive. Not only are the units gorgeous, but the building itself has so much to offer to its residents and to the neighboring community. The roof decks are a great place for playgroups for the kids, or to entertain your friends. The pool and Yoga Studio are great places to sign the little ones up for classes and keep them busy all months of the year. And if someone doesn’t organize a story time in that beautiful library, it would be a shame! To see more pictures of these amenities and learn more about them, check out my first post about Toren.
Toren is located at 150 Myrtle Avenue, at the intersection of Myrtle and Flatbush. Nearby are a huge array of train lines (B, Q, M, R, 2, 3, A, C) and of course Fort Greene Park. Your closest playground is one of my favorites, the huge and rarely crowded New Fort Greene, which I profiled in my A Gem of A Playground series. Also, in the summer time, directly across the street you can find the Myrtle Avenue Farm Stand. To learn more about Toren you can check out their websites – torencondo.com and mylifeattoren.com (for more of an inside scoop on what it’s like to live there).
In the spirit of full disclosure, Toren has compensated me for this post – which means I was paid to go and check out their building and do a write up. I want to assure you that the opinions expressed here are my own, and I was in no way told what I was to write. Those of you who read my blog regularly and know me, know that I wouldn’t speak positively about something I don’t believe in. If this write up as made you curious about Toren, please contact them and check it out for yourself. I would be surprised if you were anything less than impressed!
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