After nearly a year of quiet sales topping $1 billion, 80 Clarkson is finally coming into focus. The highly anticipated West Village condominium—set along a prime stretch of Hudson River—is shaping up to be one of downtown Manhattan’s biggest residential plays in years.

The project comes from Zeckendorf Development in partnership with Atlas Capital Group, with backing from the Baupost Group, a trio with serious credibility at the top end of the market. Zeckendorf, of course, is behind 15 Central Park West, still considered a benchmark for New York luxury, while Atlas has helped shape much of the surrounding West Village, including the nearby Google campus.

Demand has been strong from the start. A reported $129 million deal is on track to become the priciest residential sale ever in downtown Manhattan. Much of that momentum has been driven quietly. The project has largely operated as a whisper listing, with no presence on public platforms like Zillow or StreetEasy and access to the Hudson River sales office strictly by appointment.

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In total, 80 Clarkson will have just 112 residences, ranging from two-bedroom to sprawling seven-bedroom homes, with options that include duplexes, half floors, full floors, and penthouses. Prices currently run from about $7 million to $80 million, with additional suites available for staff or guests.

The design, by COOKFOX Architects with interiors by the late Thierry W. Despont of 220 Central Park South fame, takes the form of two limestone towers rising 37 and 45 stories, respectively—taller than most of the West Village. Terraces, loggias, and planted greenery tie the homes back to the waterfront, and nearly 80 percent of residences have private outdoor space.

The interiors showcase premium materials and craftsmanship without feeling overdone. French white oak floors in a herringbone pattern run throughout, while kitchens feature custom Christopher Peacock cabinetry, Cristallo Bianco quartzite countertops, and appliances by Gaggenau, Sub-Zero, and Miele. Bathrooms are finished in Statuario Bianco and Bianco Dolomiti marble, paired with platinum fixtures by Dornbracht.

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The arrival sequence leans more private club than typical condo. A gated entrance on cobblestoned Clarkson Street opens to a landscaped motor court centered around a eucalyptus root sculpture by artist Jaime Miranda Bambarén, followed by a double-height lobby clad in limestone, marble, and mahogany. There’s also valet, private parking, and a dedicated driver’s lounge.

Amenities span more than 50,000 square feet and cover the expected (and then some). Think an 82-foot lap pool with hot and cold plunges, a spa, fitness and Pilates studios, plus a triple-height Winter Garden, private dining rooms, sports court, golf simulator, screening room, and even a music studio.

As senior director of sales Dan Tubb put it, the project is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity,” though based on early momentum, it’s already doing a lot to redefine the very top of the downtown market.

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