"This is one of the greatest natural settings on the planet. From the 18th century on, everyone who sailed into the New York Harbor was awestruck, awestruck. And it’s really just being rediscovered by New Yorkers."

"The fact that I get to walk home through the park and decompress, see glorious sunsets, beautiful views, and people sailing in the harbor, plus the animation of fireworks at night over the harbor, is pretty terrific … and definitely unique."

"There’s something very authentic about a LEED Platinum building. The shape of the building and the windows are all about the quality and direction of the sun for both winter heating and summer cooling; these are not just ornamental touches. When you're in these spaces you feel that authenticity. It's very honest."

"A high quality green building like this – with fabulous views and location – will always attract a premium, and as people come to value green living more and more, that premium should increase. It's testimony to what people want. They want to step out of their door and jog or walk, see the water, have the light, have the air."

"I have a belief that over time people will understand that the real luxury is quality of life."

"Green buildings really are redefining what luxury is. Real luxury consists of abundant natural light, extraordinarily clean air, pristine water, outdoor spaces, and stunning views."

"Even with all I know, I was very surprised at a number of things about living here. I was certainly very surprised by the smell and the quality of the filtered air and how tangible and tangibly different that was."