The Houston to bring 158 residences through
SMA Equities and Hill West Architects

Manhattan, NY The Houston, a luxury new development at 280 East Houston is joining the East Village later this spring. 

Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by SMA Equities, The Houston, with its sleek, clean lines, represents a new caliber of New York City living with refined luxury paired with the authentic, spirit of the East Village.

Comprising 158 designed residences, the building offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes – many with an abundance of natural light and views of the city skyline and the East River. Every unit has been crafted with elegant finishes, high-end appliances, and expansive layouts.

REAL New York is the exclusive leasing and marketing brokerage firm for The Houston. Co-founder Robert Rahmanian said “This highly-anticipated project represents a transformative moment for the neighborhood, breaking new ground in the East Village’s residential landscape.”

Spanning 224,809 s/f, The Houston makes an architectural statement with its brick façade – an homage to the neighborhood’s industrial past, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The building’s eighth-floor setback creates an expansive outdoor amenity terrace, featuring a rooftop sky lounge complete with grilling stations, dining areas, a media lounge, sun deck, and misting showers. 

Residents will also have an array of lifestyle amenities, including an indoor-outdoor fitness center with a yoga studio, a fully-equipped pet spa, a coworking library lounge, and a private screening room. In keeping with its commitment to full-service living, The Houston offers a suite of essential conveniences, including a 24-hour attended lobby and a secure bike storage room. Residence features include in-unit washer and dryer, dishwashers, smart controls for heating and cooling, intercoms, and private rooftop cabanas available for select residences. 

Kitchens feature sleek, custom wood-grain cabinetry paired with seamlessly integrated paneled Bertazzoni appliances, including quartz countertops and a Caesarstone backsplash complete the modern, minimalist aesthetic. Bathrooms are designed with floating custom vanities in rich wood-grain finishes, soft-close drawers, oversized, illuminated mirrors, seamless glass showers, and 30’’ deep soaking tubs. Ample storage space is thoughtfully integrated, while cloud-grey stone-style flooring and full-height porcelain wall tiles accent the space.

“We are proud to welcome The Houston to our inventory of downtown new developments,” said Rahmanian, noting their strong roster of nearby properties that collectively contribute to the transformation of downtown.