Here’s a lengthy, and somewhat rambling report of my recent trip to Vegas for the grand opening of Sky Las Vegas the ultra modern 47 story high rise just completed by Milbank Real Estate who also is developing The Roosevelt.
Sky is the first residential high rise with a strip address to be completed.
Everything was themed white. The 4th floor pools were framed with chic white lounge-style furniture, seating everything from gorgeous stellar young hipsters to what were obviously the older, wealthier owners of these condos. Dual pianists played kitschy oldies while hamming it up with a lounge act. I notice they’re floating on platforms in the pool.
I make a prime rib sandwich. I meet Heidi Kasama, local realtor and principal of Windemere Realty in Las Vegas . She’s optimistic. “Sky is close to the action. That’s where Las Vegas is at.”
Turns out that Sky will be across the street from newly announced major development: Fountainebleu. The 3,889-room, 63-story Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel/condo-hotel/casino is a $2.8 billion development that is being built on the Strip just north of the Riviera on 24.5 acres.
The building itself upstaged everything, in my humble opinion. The evening light hitting it’s facade was magical. We grabbed some Chinese noodles As the developers take the Mic and address the faithful.
“We delivered what we promised to you,” remarks M. Aaron Yashouafar. This feels personal after years of blood, sweat and tears. “On June 1, we paid off the lender and the project is free and clear.”
His partner David Pourbaba chimes in, “2 years ago we held the groundbreaking party in the parking lot next door. Today we stand in front of a magnificent building. It’s ready.”
I notice the developers taking family on an inside tour of the building. I join the party, not quietly, reminding them I’ll be blogging on this over the weekend. It's amazing how attentive they become. It's nice to be respected, for a change.
Walking inside I hand my Patron on the rocks to the front desk staff. I’ll need two hands for this. Random luxuries attract me:
• Art glass and industrial gooseneck forming the lobby chandelier
• Gym with personal flat screens and the coolest custom parquet floor I’ve seen in a while
• Raquetball court & private screening room
• Social hall with strip views
• Custom birch & mahogany hardwood doors
• Interior design that’s actually cool
• Authentic materials and finishes everywhere I look
One of the investors is Solyman Yashouafar. He’s the older and quieter gentleman who comments, “This is a demonstration of what we do. Next is The Roosevelt in Los Angeles.”
If Sky is any indication of what’s to follow, then The Roosevelt could deliver what it promises too. We’ll keep our eyes open.
5 comments:
Where is the Sky Las Vegas? Is it going through presale now? How do I get a copy of the listing price?
Sky is done. You can get more information at www.skylasvagas.com. I think there are only a few units left.
The Roosevelt is in presales.
Ok then. How can I get a copy of the listing price of Roosevelt? I've requested that a couple of times and no one bothered to respond to my e-mail.
The Sales Center had ongoing operating/email problems due to permitting issues, but they are now up and running. You can email afissel@rsvlt.com.
Dear vl,
I was just looking over old posts and I noticed that the contact email for you to get ahold of the Roosevelt sales team was incorrect, please send any questions you have to afissell@rsvlt.com (note the two L's).
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