17 Chapel News

January 5, 2012
New Homeowners Customizing Their Condos

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how many condo homes are left at 17 Chapel.  Four homes have closed and the homeowners have moved in. Two condos are models and six more are under construction for buyers.  That means that there is still time for buy and customize the remaining 12 condo homes.

In addition to the wide variety of floorplan options offered 17 Chapel, we also provide a large selection of appliances and finishes to choose from in each home. After buying a condo, you will receive a Personalization Guide and have access to our on-site design center. To assist you with making your selections, we include a complimentary consultation with our interior designer, Valerie DeLaCruz.

When we craft your slice of the Albany skyline at 17 Chapel, we certainly won’t use a cookie cutter. We’ll enable you to personalize your new condo by selecting from available colors, finishes and options – with professional interior design assistance included. Accentuate your space with transitional or contemporary styles while integrating your personal taste throughout. Upgrade your home with high-end appliances and indulge in natural stone counters, floors and walls and hundreds of ceramic tile options. Reduce your carbon footprint with eco-friendly alternatives. Enjoy the warmth of a gas fireplace. Create a sanctuary in your bathrooms with a luxury shower, whirlpool or soaking tub and bidet seat options. The possibilities are endless, making every home at 17 Chapel unique.

Read more about the benefits of living in a luxury condominium downtown at 17 Chapel.


 
December 15, 2011
Exterior Complete

The exterior of the building is fully complete, standing seven stories tall.  The building includes a vertical addition of three stories to the original 1928 four-story concrete building. The exterior of the building was re-faced with wood-clad windows and natural brick, to provide a historic feel while incorporating elements of contemporary style.

The first and second floors house the lobby, fitness center, 38 reserved parking spaces and storage units inside a heated garage. Twenty-four condos are located on floors 3 through 7, with a roof deck at the eighth floor level.

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For more on this history of the building, see the 17 Chapel History page.


 
Downtown Albany Dining Options to Include Brazilian Grill

One of the great things about downtown Albany is all of the great food! Within a short walk from 17 Chapel are:

  • Angelo’s 677 Prime
  • Brown Derby
  • Cafe Capriccio
  • dp: An American Brasserie
  • Jack’s Oyster House
  • Marche at 74 State
  • Taste
  • Yono’s
  • and many more!

grilled meats are the feature of a new downtown albany restaurantIf that wasn’t enough variety, a special new arrival to the culinary offerings is coming in February 2012 – a Brazilian grill run by Carmine Spiro, the longtime restaurateur and host of cable TV cooking show, “Carmine’s Table”.

Carmine’s Brazilian Grill will be a carnivore’s dream – in this fixed-price, all-you-can-eat restaurant, waiters will bring skewers of churrasco-grilled meats to tables, where they will carve and serve cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and chicken to guests.

Mayor Jerry Jennings told The Business Review that the restaurant will create more than 35 full- and part-time jobs and will be “an exciting component of our downtown residential initiative.”

See more in:

All Over Albany: “Carmine Sprio opening Brazilian steakhouse in downtown Albany”

The Business Review: Chef Carmine Sprio to open Brazilian restaurant in downtown Albany

Residents at 17 Chapel receive special offers from local dining establishments in downtown Albany.  See our amenities page for details about our Culinary Concierge service.


 
December 12, 2011
Downtown Albany Views at Night

One of the best things about the location of 17 Chapel condominiums is the views of downtown Albany. But even if you’ve visited the model condo and taken in the views from the rooftop, you probably haven’t seen what it looks like at night. Here are some photos to show you how amazing the views are from the luxury condos at 17 Chapel, 24 hours a day.

Night Views

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Model Condo Empire 505 at Night

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East View from the Roof

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View at Night from 703 Capitol Penthouse

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Southeast View from the Roof

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Northeast Views at Night

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Fire Pit on the Roof Deck at Night

Daytime Views

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Southeast View from the Roof

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Northeast View from the Roof

 

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East View from the Roof

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Roof Deck


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