Downtown Luxury Condos

200 Eleventh Avenue is best known for a singular amenity: residents do not park their cars in a garage, but rather, within their units. It opened in 2010 just south of West 24th Street.

The 19-story condominium contains 16 expansive residences that boast views of the Hudson River and the skyline. It has simplexes with terraces, duplexes and penthouses ranging in size from 1,300 to 3,500 square feet. Minimum ceiling heights of 11 feet – along with some double-height ceilings measuring between 16 and 24 feet – enhance open layouts.

Fourteen of the apartments have access to the innovative parking system. Amenities also include a full-time attended lobby, a fitness center with a terrace and central air conditioning. The buidling is located a block from the Hudson River and close to the Chelsea Piers entertainment complex, as well as many restaurants, boutiques and art galleries.

The 22-story Walker Tower takes its name from Ralph Walker, the architect of the 1929 telephone switching building that comprises the lower floors. The architects at Cetra/Ruddy not only treated the original’s Art Deco with utmost deference, but also extended and intensified the energetic theme to create a 21st century masterpiece wrought in the finest Gotham style.

Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, lounge, refrigerated storage, playroom, bike storage, gym, sauna and a roof deck.

Located in SoHo at 330 Spring Street, the Urban Glass House opened in 2005.

Renowned architects Philip Johnson and Alan Ritchie designed the Urban Glass House, which contains 39 units and a penthouse. Apartments feature tall ceilings and full-height windows; custom kitchens have stainless steel appliances and bathrooms are equipped with modern fixtures. Residents also have access to a remote-controlled system that allows them to wirelessly open and close the computerized window shades.

Urban Glass House, which is the last residence Johnson designed before his death, overlooks the Hudson River at the intersection of north TriBeCa and south SoHo. Its amenities include a bicycle storage room, a fitness center, an attended lobby, concierge service and a live-in superintendent. It is close to TriBeCa’s restaurants and SoHo’s retail shops and public transportation.

Designed by Costas Kondylis, One Morton Square is located in the West Village. It was completed in 2004 and contains 283 residences.

One Morton Square combines towers along West Street with low-rise buildings on the remainder of the block. There are six townhouses with bay windows, 147 lofts – some of which were delivered finished – and 135 rental apartments. Lofts and townhouses range in size from 1,160 square feet to 4,000 square feet.

Units have 10-foot-high ceilings, sprawling open floor plans and oversized windows that offer city and river views. Bedrooms are spacious and spa-like bathrooms have polished limestone and marble throughout. Gourmet kitchens have top-of-the-line, stainless steel appliances. Several units have outdoor areas.

One Morton Square offers such amenities as a full-time doorman and concierge, a children’s playroom and activity center, in-house valet service, a 3,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness club and a landscaped courtyard. It is also convenient to the West Village and the Meatpacking District.

The 60-story residential condominium tower at 56 Leonard Street in TriBeCa was designed by Herzog & de Meuron. The striking design of the 145-unit building involves each floor being different and rotated from the floors above and below. Each unit has a private balcony.

The floor-to-ceiling glass window walls in the condo offer generous views of the cityscape, water, bridges and beyond. Two floors of amenities include a 75-foot infinity pool, a sundeck, a fitness center, a spa, a library lounge, a screening room, and a conference room.

Deep in the Far West Village, the 15-story, 91-unit full-service condominium at 150 Charles Street overlooks the Hudson River. Interiors by Alan Wanzenberg feature hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, loft-style windows, beautiful proportions, abundant closet space, and top-of-the-line kitchens.

Amenities at 150 Charles Street include an attended lobby, hotel concierge service, state-of-the-art fitness center, pool and spa, event room with catering kitchen, drive-in entry, and elegant courtyard and Zen garden. It is a very short walk from Hudson River Park, the High Line, and the Meatpacking District.

The 17-story, 53-unit building at 160 West 12th Street is part of the Greenwich Lane development. FXCollaborative was the architect of transformation of St. Vincent's Hospital into one of the city's most sought-after condominiums.

Finely crafted apartments combine old New York glamour with modern living. Amenities include a central garden with landscaping by M. Paul Friedberg & Partners, a dedicated fitness floor with pool and golf simulator, a private screening room with wet bar, a lounge with dining room, and kitchen, a 24-hour attended lobby, and an underground garage.

Deep in the heart of Greenwich Village, the Greenwich Lane is a short walk from the High Line, the Meatpacking District, and Chelsea. The New York City AIDS Memorial is across the street.

The Four Seasons Private Residences at 30 Park Place, located where Tribeca meets the Financial District, enjoy the architecture of Robert A.M. Stern Architects and the amenities and services of the Four Seasons. The condominiums start on the 39th floor, where opulent interiors radiate Great Gatsby-style luxury and spectacular views open in all directions: Neo-Gothic ornament of the Woolworth Building comes in close view to the east; Downtown rises to the south; the Hudson River spans to the west; the skyscrapers of Midtown loom to the north.

The 38th floor of the building is home to a residents-only amenity package that includes a fitness center and yoga studio, a conservatory, a private dining room, a children's playroom, and a lounge with access to loggias. Residents also enjoy access to the Four Seasons services and amenities, which include a 75-foot lap pool, ballroom facilities, meeting rooms, a Four Seasons bar and lounge, and Wolfgang Puck's CUT restaurant.

Brookfield Place, the Perelman Arts Center, Hudson River Park, and Washington Market Park are a short distance away. Transportation options include the Chambers Street A/C and 1 trains, the Park Place 2/3 trains, and the World Trade Center E and PATH trains.