Construction Begins in Fall on Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Condos

"It's extraordinary," Brown tells GlobeSt.com. It will be the first development project for Brown, who has partnered with Boston developers Julian Cohen and Stephen Weiner, and it is already attracting interest. Even before the first shovel of dirt has been lifted from the ground, 44 of the 50 condominiums have been sold at prices ranging from $2 million to $12 million. The condos, called the Residences at Mandarin Oriental, will feature dining rooms with caterer-ready kitchens, private terraces and parking and roof gardens and private elevators for penthouse owners. Brown said the project will be constructed in phases with completion slated for the Fall of 2007.