Top Boutique Condos (< 50 Units)

Spring at 225 Lafayette Street was designed by Cass Gilbert, the architect of the legendary Woolworth Building.

Africa Israel Investments converted the 14-story former East River Savings Bank Building into 40 residences and 12,000 square feet of retail space in 2004. A rooftop penthouse with a wrap-around terrace was added in the conversion. Modern residences range in size from one to three bedrooms and offer sleek and sophisticated styling that reflects the neighborhood’s fusion of fashion, design, entertainment and recreation. Apartments have high ceilings, large walk-in closets and state-of-the-art kitchens with topnotch cabinets, appliances and counters. Master baths include Kohler fixtures and deep, two-person soaking tubs.

Residents of Spring have access to such amenities as 24-hour concierge service, a private roof deck and basement storage. 225 Lafayette Street is close to several subway lines as well as the great shops, restaurants and night life in SoHo and NoHo.

The Machinery Exchange was originally constructed as a horse stable for the nearby Police Building in 1915, and was converted to a seven-story, 11-unit condominium in 2007. Located at 136 Baxter Street, it is at the crossroads of Soho, Nolita and Chinatown. The building has a virtual doorman, a full-time resident manager, and deeded storage cages.

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 Residences at the Ritz Carlton, located at 50 Central Park South, represents an exclusive collection of 11 luxury condominiums occupying the top 12 floors of the 33-story building. Originally opened in 1930 as the St. Moritz Hotel, this Emery Roth-designed building was transformed in 2002 into the current Ritz Carlton property. The residences feature their own private entrance and dedicated staff, while offering residents access to the full suite of Ritz Carlton hotel amenities, including the La Prairie Spa, health club, business center, and in-room dining services.

The building's history is particularly noteworthy, having evolved from its modest beginnings as a "bargain" hotel to one of Manhattan's most prestigious addresses. The conversion by Millennium Partners created some of the city's most impressive residences, including units crafted from the hotel's former ballroom space, featuring soaring 15-foot ceilings and spectacular Central Park views.

The property has attracted notable residents including casino mogul Steve Wynn, who paid $70 million for his apartment, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, and Sidney Kimmel, founder of Jones New York. Many units feature expansive terraces, beamed ceilings, and panoramic views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.

Situated at the corner of Central Park South and Sixth Avenue, the building offers an ideal location near Fifth Avenue shopping, Carnegie Hall, and Columbus Circle. The original architecture includes a rusticated stone base, light-brown sandstone tower, and distinctive setbacks, culminating in a red-tile roof topped by a small globe.

The residences range in size and configuration, with some units spanning entire floors and offering over 10,000 square feet of living space. Many apartments feature custom details such as private libraries, multiple terraces, and elaborate dressing rooms. The building's conversion maintained many of its architectural heritage elements while modernizing the interiors to meet contemporary luxury standards.

Residents benefit from both a private entrance with dedicated staff and access to the hotel's world-class amenities, creating a unique hybrid of private home ownership and five-star hotel services. The building maintains its position as one of Central Park South's most prestigious addresses, offering unparalleled views and service in a historically significant structure.

Constructed in 1992, 353 Central Park West is an elegant 20-story prewar-style condominium designed by Yorancioglu Architects and The Vilkas Group. This intimate building comprises 16 exclusive residences, each occupying an entire floor with private elevator landings. The homes feature spacious formal entry galleries, high ceilings, rosewood herringbone floors, wood-burning fireplaces, and modern conveniences such as central air conditioning and in-unit washer-dryers. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows with wrought iron terraces offer stunning views of Central Park and the city skyline.

Residents enjoy white-glove amenities, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a state-of-the-art gym with a Peloton and Pilates reformer, a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views, a bike room, and private storage. Ideally located across from Central Park’s tennis courts and the Reservoir, 353 Central Park West is close to top schools, restaurants, and premier shopping, including Whole Foods.

The building includes an elegant lobby, a 24-hour doorman, a separate 24 hour security staff, fitness room, commercial laundry room and an emergency generator. With Central Park at your front door, this sought-after condominium is perfectly located near world-class shopping along Fifth and Madison Avenue, fine dining, museums, theatre, and a wealth of neighborhood services. 

The Solita is a boutique condominium located at 161 Grand Street, at the crossroads of SoHo and NoLIita and close to Chinatown, NoHo and the Lower East Side, and close to some of the best restaurants, nightlife and shopping that New York has to offer. This pet-friendly condominium features video intercom, live-in super who accepts packages, bike room, and a roof terrace. The 6, J/Z, and N/Q/R/W trains are close by.