Aimed at investors, this is being marketed as a handsoff deal, and selling agents Hamilton Osborne King say capital appreciation in this area is excellent.

In addition, the quality of finish and location should ensure very strong rents, both short- and long-term.

Overlooking the Hudson River, No 10 West End Avenue, which is still under construction and due to be ready next spring, will comprise 173 apartments.

Developed by The Cambridge Development & Construction Corporation, and designed by SLCE Architects, who specialise in highrise developments, this promises to be very impressive when completed.

Between 59th and 60th Street, No 10 West End Avenue runs the full length of a city block. A busy neighbourhood, close to the Time Warner Centre at Columbus Circle, the Lincoln Centre and Broadway theatre district, demand for accommodation is always strong here, according to the selling agents.

The apartments range in size from a one-bed unit of 56sq m (600sq ft) to a fourbed home of 242sq m (2,600sq ft).

Laid out over 33 floors in a glass-clad building, most apartments include a large balcony or terrace. Some of the terraces stretch to a massive 204sq m (2,200sq ft).

Contemporary in style, all units have floor to ceiling windows, and ceilings are high, ranging from over 9ft to 11ft.

Apartments will be stylishly finished and include Panetta Legno Afrormosia designer wood flooring, custom-designed kitchens with white oak cabinets and granite worktops, designed by Nick Dine.

Bathrooms will be elegant, with honed limestone flooring, white marble walls and splashback, and American walnut vanity units with polished marble slab countertops.

And what Manhattan apartment building would be worth its salt without the usual services that make them so impressive, such as white-glove door service, 24hour concierge, on-site fitness centre designed by Ari Weller, 50-foot glass-enclosed swimming pool and exclusive children's activity centre created by the Children's Museum.

The building also has valet parking, and cold storage facilities for grocery deliveries.

Price: one and two-beds, and onebeds with library from 595,700 to 950,000 Agent: Hamilton Osborne King (01-6181430)