Renovating inNew York Citythe land of a thousand permitsis always difficult.
Earlier that morning, a pigeon decided to relieve itself on my just-dry-cleaned sweater.
And earlier,earlierthat morning (around 5 a.m.) I was awoken by the blare of sirens.
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I wasnt necessarily having a bad day, but I wasnt exactly having a good day either.
While those projects embraced maximalism, with The Surrey, theres a sense of restraint.
Color palettes are muted, with pops of color mostly arriving courtesy of the art on the walls.
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Organic, geometric shapes pattern the rugs and furniture.
Pradeep Raman, managing director of The Surrey, calls it a contemporary classic.
Do you know what else isnt boring?
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The Surrey has quickly become a favorite gathering spot for Upper East Siders, Raman observes.
It features all the standard amenities like treatment rooms and a sauna.
(Halotherapy is said to ease symptoms of anxiety and fatigue as well as improve skin tone.)
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It feels worlds away from the citys pace, says Raman.
