Top Boutique Condos (< 50 Units)

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.

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.

Spencer House, located at 1 East 62nd Street, is a magnificent limestone mansion designed in 1904 by esteemed architect Horace Trumbauer for John and Alice Troth Drexel. This 42-foot-wide townhouse is now home to 12 condominium apartments, including a legendary triplex penthouse that once belonged to comedian Joan Rivers. Known for its curved bay window with sweeping Central Park views, this penthouse featured a dramatic 23-foot-high living and dining room that reflected Ms. Rivers’ opulent yet authentic style.

Originally built as a single-family home, Spencer House was converted into apartments in the 1930s. Throughout its storied history, it has been home to notable residents, including Ernest Hemingway and Henry B. Clews. Trumbauer’s design legacy extends far beyond Spencer House; his other works include Lynnewood Hall in Pennsylvania, The Elms in Newport, and prominent Fifth Avenue mansions for James B. Duke and James Speyer.

The building's canopied entrance is flanked by landscaped sidewalks and a balustraded moat, leading into a spacious lobby that hints at the grandeur within. Its first floor features arched windows, and the building includes modern amenities such as a full-time doorman, central air conditioning, and an elevator. Pets are welcome, adding to its appeal.

Situated in a prime Upper East Side location, Spencer House offers residents not only elegant architecture but also proximity to Central Park, upscale shopping, and world-class dining.

195 Hudson Street was built in 1920 as a warehouse and converted to a boutique condominium in 1999. A 24-hour doorman is on staff, and amenities include a large freight elevator, on-site garage with dedicated parking spaces, private on-floor storage, and a landscaped roof deck with breathtaking Hudson River views.

195 Hudson Street is in a prime Tribeca location near top restaurants and boutiques, Hudson River Park, Soho, Hudson Square, and the 1, 6, A/C/E, J/Z, and N/Q/R/W trains. Pets are welcome.

40 East 66th Street is a distinguished pre-war condominium designed by renowned architect Rosario Candela in 1929 and converted from rental units in 2008 by Vornado Realty Trust. The 13-story red-brick building, featuring a limestone base and decorative architectural details, houses 33 luxury residences in one of Manhattan's most coveted locations, just one block from Central Park.

The residences are characterized by generous proportions and classic Candela layouts, featuring wood-burning fireplaces, high-end appliances from Viking, SubZero, and Miele, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. Many units offer unique architectural elements typical of Candela's sophisticated design approach, including well-proportioned rooms and elegant flow between public and private spaces.

This white-glove building offers comprehensive amenities including 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a fitness room, children's playroom, bike room, central laundry, and private storage. Its prime Upper East Side location provides immediate access to Madison Avenue's luxury boutiques, fine dining establishments, art galleries, and cultural attractions, embodying the essence of sophisticated Manhattan living.

The Greenwich Street Project at 497 Greenwich Street is a former industrial space in SoHo that was converted and expanded in 2003.

It is one of the most distinct new developments in Lower Manhattan, with a rippling glass façade and six small protruding parapet balconies. It offers residents varied floor plans and modern loft living. Apartments are spacious, with some rooms measuring longer than 30 feet. Kitchens and master bathrooms are equipped with topnotch appliances and fixtures and distinguished by impressive architectural details.

Amenities at the Greenwich Street Project include a multi-level fitness center, an endless swimming pool, a sauna, storage space, a screening and meeting room, a private garden and wine storage. It is convenient to many restaurants, retail stores, art galleries and nightlife and is close to TriBeCa.

41 Bond Street is a seven unit boutique condominium in NoHo, completed in 2011 by developer DDG Partners and designed by DDG Design. The building's distinctive façade is handcrafted from bluestone sourced from New York State and features landscaped window planters equipped with an integrated irrigation system. DDG took over the project in 2009 from Adam Gordon, who had originally commissioned architect Steven Harris to design a limestone building with metal shutters, but DDG opted for their signature bluestone approach used previously at 24 Warren Street. The building offers 24 hour doorman and concierge service with card access security.

Most residences are full floor units ranging from approximately 2,592 to 2,627 square feet with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Common features across apartments include private elevator entry, 11 foot ceilings, 7.5 inch wide plank Austrian oak floors with radiant heating, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The signature 45 foot south facing great rooms feature wet bars and three sided fireplaces with Carrara marble mantels and bluestone surrounds, leading to 33 foot angled balconies. One residence was designed by AD 100 interior designer Shawn Henderson.

Kitchens are outfitted with Carrara marble countertops and Ann Sacks backsplashes, custom solid wood framed cabinets with lacquer panels, and high end appliances including Wolf six burner dual fuel ranges, fully integrated 36 inch Gaggenau refrigerators and freezers, Miele dishwashers and hoods, and Sharp drawer microwaves. Master bathrooms feature Carrara marble slabs, Pietra Cardosa vanities with Kohler sinks, freestanding soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and private water closet rooms. All units include in-unit vented washers and dryers, multi-zone heating and cooling, and are wired for home automation.

The building includes two special residences: a 2,700 square foot duplex penthouse with over 1,500 square feet of private rooftop space across four exposures, featuring an outdoor gas grill and shower, and a 3,381 square foot townhouse duplex with a rare 1,714 square foot private garden, plus a lower level recreation and screening room with projection system and home office. The location on Bond Street places residents at the center of downtown Manhattan, bordered by Soho, Nolita, the East Village, and Greenwich Village, with access to the neighborhood's restaurants, galleries, and shopping.