After 15 years in Scarsdale and with their four children grown, Arthur and Michelle Brunwasser were ready to write their next chapter. They wanted to stay close to their children and grandchildren across Connecticut, New Jersey, and Manhattan, and they had grown to love the ease of having maintenance handled for them. The New York Times shares how their search led them to AVE Hamilton Green in downtown White Plains.

The couple had watched the two towers rise while visiting friends nearby, and their first visit sealed the decision. Michelle has run Weber Fine Art, a gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut, for more than two decades. She knew she was home the moment she walked into the lobby and saw an original Roy Lichtenstein on the wall. The piece is part of a collection that RXR has curated across its properties, featuring artists such as Andy Warhol, Sol LeWitt, and Alexander Calder. Michelle told the Times that the art brings a joyful energy to the lobby.

Their two-bedroom apartment on the 26th floor was full of welcome surprises. They found high ceilings, oversized windows, a heated bathroom floor, a walk-in closet, and their own washer and dryer. On clear days, they can see across White Plains all the way to New York City and the Hudson River. Michelle calls the apartment a dream come true. The location is just as convenient: Michelle’s gallery and their children are a short drive away, and Metro-North is three blocks from the front door, with direct service to Grand Central.

The couple quickly found something even more valuable: community. Their mornings begin with complimentary coffee downstairs. At their very first resident event, a holiday wine gathering, they were welcomed by couple after couple. That evening sparked a neighborhood group chat that still keeps many of them connected. Arthur says the mix of ages and backgrounds in the community makes him feel young.

AVE Hamilton Green has become a favorite destination for the whole family. The grandchildren love the pool, the outdoor deck, and the playroom, where hot chocolate is always waiting, and Arthur has happily become the family’s go-to babysitter. When anything comes up in the apartment, a quick call to Resident Services brings help right away. For the Brunwassers, it all adds up to a home where they can relax, connect, and Live Better®.

Read the full feature in The New York Times with a subscription. Photo of the Brunswassers taken by Karsten Moran for The New York Times.