Top Boutique Condos (< 50 Units)

Located at the crossroads of the Meatpacking District, the West Village and West Chelsea, the Porter House at 366 West 15th Street is a former industrial space that was converted into apartments. It is also known as 66 Ninth Avenue.

All 22 residences, which range from one to four bedrooms, feature tall ceilings, 4-inch-wide Jatoba hardwood flooring, in-residence washers and dryers and large windows. Kitchens are equipped with modern appliances and cabinetry and bathrooms have topnotch fixtures.

The Porter House has a full-time doorman, landscaped roof terrace, state-of-the-art fitness center, bike room, and cold storage. However, its most highly coveted feature is its address on the cusp of the West Village, the Meatpacking District, and Chelsea. 

147 Waverly Place, designed by prominent architects Jardine, Kent and Hill and known as The Waverly Building, was originally constructed in 1912. The building's characteristic shape reflects the oblique angle of its prime corner site. Adapted as a boutique 20-unit condominium, The Waverly Building now includes a 24-hour doorman, 24-hour concierge service, a full time superintendent, a beautiful roof terrace with Village, Empire State Building and skyline views, and basement storage. The building is steps from Washington Square Park, gourmet grocery stores, amazing restaurants, and public transportation.

520 West 19th Street is situated in Chelsea and is one of the newest residential developments in the downtown neighborhood.

Located between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, 520 West 19th Street has 26, two- to five-bedroom units. The two, five-bedroom residences are duplex penthouses, each with more than 4,000 square feet of living space. All units are spacious: the smallest two-bedroom apartments are between 1,460 and 1,582 square feet. Kitchens and bathrooms are outfitted with premium appliances and quality fixtures. Units also feature large windows and detailed architectural touches.

520 West 19th Street amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge service, a fitness center and basement storage. Its mid-block location is near the High Line park and many art galleries.

160 Wooster Street was originally intended to be 43 rental units, but it was reconfigured into 15 loft-style apartments in 2005.

Residences offer flexible floor plans to adapt to changing lifestyles. The two duplex penthouses have custom-designed staircases and expansive terraces. Apartments range in size from 1,400 to 3,500 square feet, with two ground floor commercial units. Most are corner apartments, allowing for open views and sun-drenched rooms. They also have ceilings more than 10 feet high, white oak hardwood floors, wood-frame windows, video intercom and security systems and washers and dryers. Units are also equipped with individually controlled heating and air-conditioning systems.

Amenities include a common roof garden, private basement storage and a separate service entrance with elevator access; there are also two key-locked passenger elevators. Convenient to NoHo, Greenwich Village, NoLita and Little Italy, 160 Wooster Street is well-served by public transportation and is close to many restaurants, art galleries and boutiques.

211 Elizabeth Street is a seven-story red brick boutique condominium on the corner of Prince and Elizabeth Streets in Nolita, designed by Roman and Williams as their first ground up residential project. The building contains just 15 residences and won the 2010 Palladio Award for its handcrafted brick façade, which was laid by traditional Irish masons. The developer, 16 Prince Street LLC, is led by Robert A. Siegel and Peter Manning, a Tony Award winning producer. The design intentionally echoes late 19th and early 20th century New York residential architecture, with Stephen Alesch noting the building scores a 6 out of 10 in design complexity compared to landmarks like the Puck Building.

Residences feature solid walnut herringbone floors throughout, wood burning fireplaces with oversized mantles, and grand double hung windows. Kitchens are trimmed in walnut with hand painted black cabinetry (some units feature cerulean), Danish oiled wood countertops, custom Roman and Williams designed brass hardware, and Sub-Zero refrigerators alongside Viking ranges and Miele appliances. Nine-foot-high French doors typically separate living and dining areas, while all trim, casings, windows, and doors are finished in high gloss black oil paint. Bathrooms are clad in Calacatta Gold marble with solid brass fixtures, separate showers, and deep soaking tubs with radiant heated floors.

Notable apartments include Residence 2N, the largest two bedroom at 1,688 square feet with the building's highest ceilings at 11 feet and a unique six-sided living room layout. Residence 4S served as the developer's model home and showcases the full range of bespoke details and craftsmanship. Unit sizes range from 788 square feet for one-bedrooms to over 1,600 square feet for two bedrooms, with select units including washer dryers and private storage cages.

The building offers white glove services including a doorman, concierge, and full-time superintendent, along with a fitness center, bicycle storage, private basement storage, and a landscaped roof terrace with 360-degree views of lower Manhattan. The location provides immediate access to the Elizabeth Street Garden, world class dining and shopping in Nolita, and multiple subway lines. Notable residents have included Billy Joel, Gabriel Byrne, Karlie Kloss, and Josh Kushner.

345 Meatpacking is an 11-story boutique condominium with just 37 units at 345 West 14th Street, developed by DDG Partners and completed in 2013-2014. The building stands out architecturally with its light-gray Danish Kolumba brick façade and distinctive bronze accents on the top three floors, designed by architect H. Thomas O'Hara. The site had remained vacant since 2006 and was originally planned for development by Jay-Z and Andre Balazs before DDG acquired it.

The building gained attention in 2012 when it was wrapped in a reproduction of Yayoi Kusama's "Yellow Trees" artwork to coincide with the artist's Whitney Museum retrospective. Located at the intersection of the Meatpacking District, West Village, and Chelsea, residents enjoy proximity to the High Line, Chelsea Market, and world-class dining. Notable residents have included NHL player Mats Zuccarello.

Apartments feature consistently high-end finishes including 7.5-inch wide Austrian white oak plank floors, oxidized oak millwork with bronze detailing, and honed Absolute Black granite countertops throughout. Kitchens are equipped with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Bosch appliances, while bathrooms showcase Spanish Travertine marble in master suites and handcrafted Moroccan ceramic tile in secondary baths. Many units include private terraces, and the penthouse duplex spans 3,734 square feet with nearly 2,000 square feet of outdoor space across four terraces and a private rooftop.

Building amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a landscaped rooftop deck with Manhattan views, a fitness center with oak floors and timber joists, bike storage, and a rainwater collection system. The lobby features vaulted ceilings, a cantilevered steel and brass concierge desk, and custom Lindsey Adelman lighting, all beneath the building's signature landscaped entrance marquee.

The Dietz Lantern Building, located at 429 Greenwich Street in the Tribeca North Historic District, stands as a testament to New York City's industrial heritage. Originally constructed to manufacture lamps for horse-drawn carriages, this historic structure has been thoughtfully converted into a luxury residential building containing 28 condominium units.

The building's location places residents in a neighborhood characterized by well-preserved 19th century architecture, offering easy access to premier restaurants, shopping destinations, and the Hudson Waterfront Park. The area is also served by highly rated schools, making it attractive to families.

Residents benefit from a comprehensive suite of modern amenities, including 24-hour doorman service, an on-site live-in superintendent, and a recently renovated lobby. The building also features practical conveniences such as an on-site parking garage and dedicated bike storage room.

The Dietz Lantern Building represents a successful adaptation of New York's industrial past into contemporary luxury living while maintaining its historic character in one of Manhattan's most sought-after neighborhoods.