CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MarkJoseph Steakhouse; 99 John Deco Lofts; Simon Hammerstein; Amy Sacco; 99 John Deco Lofts.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
DISTRICT
If this former office building feels more like a moody nightclub following its makeover— added touches include a roof deck boasting lighted reflecting pools and apartments appointed with striped Macassar ebony— there’s good reason: Nightlife queen Amy Sacco (Bungalow 8) is a consultant, and has expressed interest in one of the penthouses. 111 Fulton Street, 212-513-7333; districtny.com
99 JOHN DECO LOFTS
While there’s no shortage of pedigreed architecture in this historic neighborhood, residents at 99 John have bragging rights: The 28-story limestone building was designed by the same architecture firm that created the Empire State Building. The marble lobby is a reminder of that era, while the outdoor Zen garden and fully outfitted gym are distinctly modern touches. 99 John Street, 212-217-9999; 99johndecolofts.com
45 JOHN
Behind the classic brickwork of this turn-of-thecentury building are impeccably stylish one- and two-bedroom lofts boasting iPod docking stations and in-wall speaker systems, making them veritable multimedia playgrounds for any A/V clubber. 45 John Street, 212-267-4500; 45john.com
BOUNDARIES
Catherine Street (NORTH), Maiden Lane and Fletcher Street (SOUTH), South Street (EAST), Park Row/Broadway (WEST)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
THE LIBERTINE
For his new Gild Hall hotel, Jason Pomeranc (of Sixty Thompson and Hollywood’s Roosevelt) opened The Libertine, which serves reinvented British comfort food to Wall Streeters (who could use a little solace and sustenance). 15 Gold Street, 212-785-5950; thompsonhotels.com
MARKJOSEPH STEAKHOUSE
A powerhouse in porterhouse just like its inspiration—Brooklyn’s legendary Peter Luger steakhouse—MarkJoseph may not have the patina of its predecessor, but strolling the cobblestone streets surrounding the restaurant, you’d never know it. 261 Water Street, 212-277-0020; markjosephsteakhouse.com
NEIGHBORS
Simon Hammerstein, Amy Sacco, Craig Nevill-Manning (Google engineer)
FAST STATS
$875,695: Median sales price of Financial District condos in 2008, according to appraisal and research firm Miller Samuel, 27 percent lower than the median price for Manhattan condos overall.
