She recalled The Barbican’s unusual concrete frame and streamline modern-inspired ... and downtown.” The building’s central elevator opens to a foyer outside the condo’s front door.

The towers — set to reach 400 and 450 feet when completed — will be the tallest buildings in the low-slung neighborhood, overshadowing the townhouses and stouter modern condos around them.

Condo buildings didn’t become common in New York City until the 1970s, so they are often more modern than co-ops." “Since available land for new condo buildings is limited in Manhattan ...