— On-Premise Amenities —
You do you. We’ll make it easy.
Whatever your needs,
Asteri is designed to meet them.
The amenities and services onsite were created to provide something for everyone. From health to hanging out, the options are here.
Fitness
Treadmills, weights and adaptive equipment; the fitness room on the first floor at Asteri is set up with everything you need to boost endorphins, lower stress, and support your exercise journey.
Computer/Library
Maybe you like your words pixelated. Maybe you go for the old school paper variety. Regardless of the medium, you’re covered: Asteri has a dedicated computer room for community use as well as a library area for quiet relaxation and productivity.
Fitness
Treadmills, weights and adaptive equipment; the fitness room on the first floor at Asteri is set up with everything you need to boost endorphins, lower stress, and support your exercise journey.
Computer/Library
Maybe you like your words pixelated. Maybe you go for the old school paper variety. Regardless of the medium, you’re covered: Asteri has a dedicated computer room for community use as well as a library area for quiet relaxation and productivity.
Wellness & Knowledge
Get fit, stay fit. Asteri also offers need-based wellness services. SUNY Poly nurse practitioners are at-the-ready to help keep you healthy. Peace of mind is important, as well—so to minimize the stress of day-to-day tasks, GPO Credit Union offers on-site financial training classes to residents.
Indoor-Outdoor Commons
Sometimes a comfy spot, a nice book and basking in the sun is as good as it gets. The first floor has areas with soft seating perfect for quiet time or hanging with friends (with a view of the park, too). There’s also an outdoor nook with small seating on those days when fresh air beckons.
Wellness & Knowledge
Get fit, stay fit. Asteri also offers need-based wellness services. SUNY Poly nurse practitioners are at-the-ready to help keep you healthy. Peace of mind is important, as well—so to minimize the stress of day-to-day tasks, GPO Credit Union offers on-site financial training classes to residents.
Indoor-Outdoor Commons
Sometimes a comfy spot, a nice book and basking in the sun is as good as it gets. The first floor has areas with soft seating perfect for quiet time or hanging with friends (with a view of the park, too). There’s also an outdoor nook with small seating on those days when fresh air beckons.
Building history
The Whiffen-Ribyat Building
In 1893, the Asteri building was built by meat merchant Isaac J. Whiffen & sons then known as the Whiffen Building. Around 1916 the building was briefly occupied by a Ford Motor Company. Then around 1922 the property became home to Ribyat Brothers Furniture Company. They added two more stories to the original 4 story building and included a sign that our Asteri sign. In the 1960’s the building changed hands to Jeffrey Hardware a family business that occupied the space for more than 40 years. With the exception of new cladding on the lower façade, the building at 327-331 Bleecker Street today looks very much as it did in the 1920’s.
