The Claridge is a landmark building in the East Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis. Located on the eastern side of Lake Of The Isles, the most prestigious in the Chain of Lakes, it is the centerpiece of recreational culture in the Twin Cities. Built in 1922 in the 19th century Parisian courtyard style, the Claridge is the most distinctive and elegant building in the Lakes area. It was constructed astride six City lots from fortress brick totaling more than 50,000 square feet. It has been easily recognized the past half century by its full decorative Ivy wrap.           The Claridge Development, L.P. investors, James R. Rubin, Michael Macaluso, and Bill Hood purchased the property in early 2004, and began soon after the restoration of the building and the conversion of 36 apartments into State of the Moment condominiums.           The first phase of the conversion, the middle wing, 2519 Humboldt Avenue South, includes six huge two bedroom units, each with a slate faced gas fireplace, and both east and west facing windows in the living room and almost 1,500 finished square feet. There are six other two bedroom units of nearly 1,200 square feet. All twelve condos have balconies overlooking a serene, landscaped courtyard with a colorful centerpoint fountain. The middle wing has sold out.           All the improvements and crafts work are local. Architect Jay Isenberg & Associates has done the site plan. Cabinetry, all selected native red and white birch and cherry, is crafted by Woodworks. Stone has been chosen from the Minneapolis Granite Company. Lighting design is by CitiLights.           High-end appliances are used throughout the building-, Jenn-Air, Dacor, LG, and Bosch. Condos have a Bosch washer/dryer, and state-of-the-art air conditioning with remote control.           Condominiums have a private garage in the large, secure lot east of the building.           Common elements for all owners include a Party Room complete with a full kitchen and big screen TV, a Fitness Center with elliptical, treadmill, free weights and sauna, a new roof deck all along the east side, accessible from all three wings, with the most striking downtown panorama. There is a large crafts room, a business office, a guest studio apartment and 36 individual secure storage areas of about 400 cubic feet each.