Susan De França on the Must-Have Amenities of 2021

With the onset of the global pandemic and many of us stuck at home, real estate trends have shifted over the past 12 months toward buyers embracing more space and healthier lifestyles. And developers, especially those in New York City, are following suit with a range of amenities including larger outdoor spaces, co-working areas, touchless package delivery and much more. Health & Fitness at The Centrale “Any opportunity to identify spaces where one can live and be with their neighbors and feel safe is definitely important,” Susan de França , president and CEO of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing told Mansion Global . In 2021, Mansion Global noted, “buyers can expect amenity programs to focus on practical, quality-of-life upgrades ranging from increased outdoor space and natural light to safe and private office spaces to touchless technology and package delivery to, yes, air filtration.” De Franca pointed to The Centrale in midtown Manhattan, as an example of how new developments are responding. The Centrale has an amenity program “catering to the four seasons of New York City living,”   de França told Mansion Global. “There’s a double-height entertainment lounge which opens to an outdoor covered area, and behind that is a dog-friendly park where owners can take their pets to run around in a safe environment.” The Centrale’s Porte-Cochere At 111 Murray, a world-class condominium tower located in Tribeca , amenities such as the private dining room and kitchen have seen increased use as more residents seek respite in their own homes. Private dining room, 111 Murray At Madison House in New York City , buyers receive a free one-year membership with Sollis Health, a 24-hour medical concierge service that, in addition to its usual offerings, has offered residents Covid-19 testing and extensive treatment options since March, Mansion Global noted . Skyline views from Madison House In Miami, The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach have converted their on-site guest suites into private offices, available for existing residents to purchase. The offices include terraces, as well as the option to add multiple monitors and exercise equipment such as a standing desk or Peloton spin bike. Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach In Pompano Beach, Florida, l uxury development Solemar has equipped each apartment with wellness technology designed by Delos to improve everything from a resident’s sleep to their energy. Seaside living at Solemar Read the full Mansion Global piece here.