Luxury Senior Housing Development Breaks Ground On Upper East Side

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Developers broke ground Wednesday morning on a planned luxury senior housing complex on the Upper East Side. The development site — which will eventually be home to a building called Inspīr — is located on the corner of Second Avenue and East 93rd Street.

Once-completed, Inspīr will rise 23 stories tall and contain 215 assisted living, enhanced care and memory care units, according to developers Maplewood Senior Living. The senior housing complex will "offer a luxurious option for seniors looking to join a senior residence," developers said in a press release.

"New York City offers a rich environment for seniors who wish to continue an active lifestyle with connections to family, social networks and the many culturally diverse opportunities the city has to offer including theatre, opera and museums," Maplewood Senior Living President Gregory D. Smith said in a statement. "We are designing a truly unique community that not only offers access to the city, but to incredible private spaces with beautiful finishes and well-appointed apartments, all set in an oasis of boutique-style luxury."

Planned amenities for the development include gardens, an indoor heated swimming pool, a salon and spa, a movie theatre, a library and a variety of high-end dining venues featuring farm-to-table fare.

The development was designed by Handel Architects of New York. Developers praised the building's use of natural light and the use of nature. The building will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, terraces, enclosed gardens and a sky park on the building's 16th floor.

The development is expected to open in 2019 and cost $270 million to build, developers said in a press release.

Rendering courtesy Maplewood Senior Living