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NEW YORK CITY — Eastern Consolidated has topped out a 531-room, dual-branded hotel in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan that will include the by Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites brands. Designed by Gene Kaufman Architects, the 46-story property will ultimately span 178,000 square feet upon completion, which is slated for the end of 2019, according to local media sources. The two hotels will have separate lobbies, but will share a 1,500-square-foot public arcade, fitness center, meeting rooms and dining rooms. The property will also be located near several public transit lines, as well as Madison Square Garden and the Hudson Yards mixed-use development.