The site of the former Collegiate School is officially becoming a condo, the New York Post first reported. The Collegiate School condo conversion has been in the works for about three years now. But it’s taken a new turn.
In 2015, West End Collegiate Church purchased 378 West End and 260-262 West 78th Street from the Collegiate School for $45 million, giving them a lease until they eventually relocated to 301 Freedom Place.
The church had their own plans to convert the buildings, but as of about a week ago, the site has been sold to Ken Horn of Alchemy Properties for $158 million.
Alchemy will be partnering with CookFox Architects to create the project.
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Both 378 West End and 260-262 West 78th Street will be demolished. The church itself, located at 245 West 77th Street, will remain intact, as it is landmarked.
At 378 West End, a 19-story building will be constructed. At 260-262 West 78th, a connected 12-story building will rise.
rendering via Cookfox Architects
The new development is estimated to house between 58 and 62 condo apartments, plus about 20,000 square feet of amenities.
Possible amenities may include a swimming pool, a children’s playroom, a squash court, and a gym
Construction is expected to begin some time this fall.
