Top Boutique Condos (< 50 Units)

140 Franklin Street is one of central Tribeca's most distinguished residential conversions, housed within a Romanesque Revival masterpiece designed by Albert Wagner in 1887. Wagner, who also created the iconic Puck Building, originally designed this cream-colored brick structure for wrapping paper magnate D.S. Walton & Co. The building's façade features balustraded rooflines, large arched windows on the fifth floor, strong rustication on the ground level, and a particularly notable protruding corner element on the top floor that showcases Wagner's architectural prowess.

Converted into a 14 unit boutique condominium by Sanba International Inc. under architect Aldo Andreoli, the building maintains its historic grandeur while offering modern luxury amenities. Residents enjoy 24 hour doorman service, a full time superintendent, and a lobby featuring an original mural by renowned conceptual artist Sol LeWitt, making it one of the few residential buildings downtown to showcase work by this celebrated American artist. The building also includes a water filtration system and comprehensive security features.

The residences within 140 Franklin Street are characterized by their exceptional scale and authentic loft features. Most apartments boast soaring ceilings ranging from 11 to 14+ feet, original cast iron columns from the 1887 construction, wide plank hardwood floors (typically Brazilian wood or oak), and dramatic skylights that flood the spaces with natural light. Wood burning fireplaces serve as focal points in the grand living areas, while oversized windows, many reaching 10+ feet in height, frame views of Tribeca's historic streetscape.

The building houses several spectacular penthouses, including multiple duplex units with private landscaped terraces exceeding 2,200 square feet. These outdoor spaces feature custom sound systems, outdoor kitchens, and panoramic views of downtown landmarks including the One World Trade Center, Woolworth Building, and 56 Leonard Street. One particularly notable residence spans 6,300 square feet with a 100 foot long great room, while another penthouse designed by renowned architect Winka Dubbeldam offers over 5,000 square feet of interior space.

Kitchens throughout the building reflect chef caliber standards, typically featuring Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf ranges, and Gaggenau appliances. Many units include butler's pantries, wet bars with temperature controlled wine storage, and custom millwork by high end firms like Poliform. Bathrooms showcase luxury finishes including Bisazza glass mosaic tiles, Dorn Bracht fixtures, steam showers, and soaking tubs, while many residences feature Swiss engineered radiant heating systems and Lutron lighting controls.

Located on a cobblestone street in the heart of Tribeca's historic district, 140 Franklin Street offers proximity to the neighborhood's renowned dining scene and cultural attractions, with convenient subway access at the corner. The building's prestigious resident roster has included Mickey Drexler, former CEO of J. Crew.

SoHo 25 is located at 25 West Houston Street at the nexus of NoHo and SoHo.

It is comprised of 32 apartments and was completed in 2004. Residences feature high ceilings and are spacious, ranging from 825 to more than 1,500 square feet. All units also come equipped with large windows, modern appliances and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.

Residents of SoHo 25 have access to such amenities as an attended lobby, concierge service, central air conditioning and heating and a landscaped roof deck offering views of the surrounding cityscape. 25 West Houston Street’s downtown location is close to SoHo’s excellent shopping, TriBeCa’s restaurants and Greenwich Village’s art galleries. It is also within a block of public transportation.

Located at 519 West 23rd Street, High Line 519 was one of the first residential buildings to rise among the elevated train tracks-turned-public park when it was completed in 2005. Its design by acclaimed architect Lindy Roy employs curved steel screens gliding over an all-glass south façade, and the northern façade has balconies looking directly on the High Line.

In addition to the balconies, residences feature 10'3" ceilings, video security, in-unit washer/dryers, state-of-the-art kitchens, and abundant closet space. It is conveniently close to the galleries that put Chelsea on the map as well as the restaurants and nightlife that sprang up in recent years.

40 Bond Street opened in 2007 and is located in NoHo.

Designed by the renowned architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron, 40 Bond Street has 27 apartments, five townhouses and a penthouse unit – all of which feature premium appliances, modern finishes, 11-foot-high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and wide-planked smoked oak flooring.

Residents of 40 Bond Street, which is famous for its handsome “graffiti gate,” have full access to all of the amenities offered by the Gramercy Park Hotel, including the use of its concierge service, David Barton gyms and spa; they also enjoy priority status when making room and restaurant reservations at the hotel. Amenities at 40 Bond also include valet parking, housekeeping, room service, personal shopping and supervised childcare services.

Near excellent restaurants, bars and shops, 40 Bond Street is also close to public transportation, Greenwich Village, NoLIta and SoHo.

The 1915 masonry tower at 90 Franklin Street in TriBeCa was converted from office space into 25 apartments in 2001.

Rising without setbacks, Franklin Tower has one unit on its 11th through 16th floors; each lower floor contains two apartments. Residences range from 1,900-square-foot one-bedrooms and 2,600-square-foot two- to four-bedrooms, to 5,000-square-foot floor-through lofts with four exposures. Full-floor apartments have 23-by-33-foot living rooms that open onto 23-by-13-foot libraries with fireplaces and four bedrooms. Maid's quarters have a separate entrance.

Interiors boast 10-foot ceilings with recessed lighting, oversized banks of thermal pane windows, double and quadruple exposures and good city or river views. Stainless steel kitchens feature imported cabinetry and are outfitted with center islands topped in polished stone. Bathrooms have Waterworks fixtures and oversized glass steam showers and deep soaking tubs. Residences also have washers and dryers.

Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge service, a rooftop deck with expansive views and a fitness center. It is also close to public transportation, restaurants and the Hudson River, which has running and biking paths.

The Sterling Mason building at 71 Laight Street is one of Tribeca's most sought-after condominium loft conversions. Loved for its location, stunning design, and gorgeous interiors, the project was designed by noted architect Morris Adjmi and takes a six-story Tribeca loft building replicates the original 1906 red-brick masonry building with a new light-gray twin with concrete panels and a metallic finish.

Within, Gachot Studios has blended refined finishes with soaring ceilings and other classic loft details, with bespoke finishes like Henrybuilt kitchens. A four-bedroom duplex penthouse sits at the building’s pinnacle offering 5,000 square feet of interior space and a 1,065-square-foot private terrace.

Unlike many of the neighborhood’s authentic lofts, this one is blessed with the kind of amenities you’d find in a high-rise, including a concierge, a doorman, a porter and a resident manager, a children’s play space designed in collaboration with the 92nd Street Y, a fitness center and a 12-car garage.

From La Garconne to Locanda Verde, Bubby’s and Ear Inn, the western Tribeca neighborhood, near Soho and the West Village, is a cornucopia of shopping, restaurants and waterfront enjoyment in the form of Hudson River Park, the Tribeca dog run and much more.

213 West 23rd Street is a boutique pre-war condo that was transformed into twelve lofts in 2004, features a newly renovated lobby, part-time doorman and on-site superintendent. The condo permits immediate unlimited sublets, live/work, investors, foreign buyers, pieds-a-terre, co-purchasing, gifting, guarantors and pets.

The building is just blocks from Madison Square Park, Chelsea Piers, and the High Line Park. It is close to nightlife with an array of fine dining options, cozy cafes and world-class shopping with Eataly, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's just around the corner. It offers easy access to major transportation lines.