Downtown Luxury Condos

The American Thread Building at 260 West Broadway stands as one of TriBeCa's most distinguished residential conversions, with a fascinating history that spans over a century. Originally constructed in 1894-1896 as the Wool Exchange Building by architect William B. Tubby in Renaissance Revival style, the 11-story structure was designed to help New York overtake Boston as the nation's wool trade center. When that venture failed, the American Thread Company occupied the building from 1901 to 1964, giving the building its enduring name. The building gained additional cultural significance when a Keith Haring mural was discovered in 2007 during renovations—painted by the then 20-year-old artist in 1979 when the space served as an exhibition area.

Converted to 52 condominium apartments by Rose Associates in 1980, the building was among the first luxury loft conversions in TriBeCa and has since housed notable residents including models Gisele Bundchen and Naomi Campbell, and actress Isabella Rossellini. The building's distinctive curved façade overlooks TriBeCa Park, and its placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 underscores its architectural importance. The structure features imposing limestone banding on the first two floors, arched ground-floor windows, and a grand staircase entrance with two-story columns, though it has lost its original cornice over time.

The building's 52 residences showcase the grandeur typical of pre-war loft conversions, with many units featuring soaring ceilings up to 26 feet, oversized arched windows, and original architectural details like cast-iron columns. The apartments range from traditional two-bedrooms to spectacular multi-level penthouses and a remarkable 8,000-square-foot triplex maisonette that includes the Keith Haring mural. Common features throughout units include hardwood floors, working fireplaces, central air conditioning, and chef's kitchens equipped with high-end appliances from brands like Sub-Zero, Miele, and Liebherr. Many apartments are configured as duplexes, taking advantage of the building's generous ceiling heights and loft-like proportions.

Residents enjoy full-service building amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, rooftop gym, landscaped roof deck with city views, bicycle storage, and basement storage units. The building's prime location at the northern edge of TriBeCa, adjacent to SoHo and near multiple subway lines, provides easy access to the neighborhood's renowned dining and shopping scene. While the building lacks a garage and sidewalk landscaping, its historic character, spacious apartments, and prestigious address continue to make it one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted residential buildings.

505 Greenwich Street is a 14 story glass curtain wall condominium built in 2004 in Hudson Square, strategically positioned at the nexus of SoHo, Tribeca, and the West Village. Designed by Gary Handel & Associates, the building contains 104 units with a mix of 25 three bedroom, 42 two bedroom, and 37 one bedroom apartments. Notable residents have included author James Frey and celebrity hairstylist Nick Arrojo. The building sits on a particularly interesting block, positioned next to the architecturally striking 497 Greenwich Street with its rippling glass façade.

Apartments feature 10 foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the spaces with natural light. Standard finishes include Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking ranges, and Bosch dishwashers, along with custom Tanzanian Anigre wood cabinetry, slate countertops, and Italian green glass backsplashes in kitchens. Bathrooms showcase Pietra Bedonia marble floors and surrounds with deep Kohler soaking tubs, while mahogany or hardwood floors run throughout. All units include in-unit washers and dryers, wine refrigerators, and individual storage spaces. Select apartments offer garden views overlooking the building's zen courtyard, while higher floor units provide sweeping views of One World Trade and the Hudson River.

The full service building offers comprehensive amenities including a 24 hour concierge, live-in superintendent, and a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes. Additional amenities include a pet spa, bicycle room, children's playroom, and a tranquil zen meditation garden courtyard. The location provides exceptional convenience, situated just a couple of blocks from Hudson River Park with its tennis courts, bike paths, and waterfront recreation, while being near the New York headquarters of Google and Disney. Multiple subway lines including the 1, A/C/E, N/Q/R/W, and 6 trains provide easy access throughout the city.

The Fischer Mills Building at 393-397 Greenwich Street is a historic pre-war structure dating back to 1860, originally serving as a coffee, tea, and spice warehouse. Located in the Tribeca West Historic District, the building artfully combines three distinct historic buildings into a single residential condominium, converted under the direction of developer Arthur Fefferman with BKSK Architects' Harry Kendall.

The building's distinctive architectural character is preserved through its exposed structural elements, including cast-iron columns, enormous rough-hewn timber beams with hand-chiseled joinery, and graceful brick archways. These industrial elements are complemented by modern finishes such as maple flooring and Thermopane windows throughout the residences.

Comprising 35 units, the building offers homes ranging from 1,400 to 4,300 square feet, with 24 units featuring private outdoor spaces. Two notable townhouse-style apartments boast soaring 15-foot ceilings, private gardens, and direct street access. The residences feature high-end finishes including stone countertops, oversized French farm sinks in kitchens, and bathrooms with radiant heated stone floors and six-foot cast-iron tubs.

As a full-service condominium, the Fischer Mills Building provides residents with full-time door attendants, a live-in superintendent, bicycle storage, private storage facilities, and a shared roof deck. While the building lacks a garage, it benefits from its proximity to the Hudson River Greenway, Pier 25, and various transportation options in the heart of Tribeca.

255 Hudson Street is an 11-story modern glass tower completed in 2006 by Metropolitan Housing Partners and designed by Handel Architects. The boutique condominium building contains 64 residences, including a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and three unique duplex townhouses with private gardens up to 50 feet deep.

The building features distinctive architectural elements including floor-to-ceiling windows, 9'8" ceiling heights, and a setback at the 9th floor. The lobby showcases a zinc and frosted glass concierge desk, Barcelona-style chairs, and an intimate Japanese garden visible through the windows. The building's common rooftop terrace offers panoramic city views, an outdoor shower, jasmine bushes, and Adirondack chairs.

Residential units are appointed with high-end finishes including Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking ranges, Bosch dishwashers, and wine refrigerators. Kitchens feature custom Tanzanian Anigre wood cabinetry with gray slate countertops and Italian green glass backsplashes. Master bathrooms are finished with Pietra Bedonia stone floors, cherry cabinets, and deep Kohler soaking tubs.

Located at the intersection of Hudson Square, SoHo, Tribeca, and the West Village, the building sits in a rapidly evolving neighborhood. While the Holland Tunnel traffic is notable, the area has become increasingly desirable due to its proximity to Hudson River Park and the continued growth of surrounding neighborhoods.

The full-service building maintains a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and concierge services. When first opened, residents were offered membership in the Classic Car Club Manhattan. The building is pet-friendly and includes amenities such as a bike room and package room.

Many apartments feature 13-by-47-foot living areas, and the three townhouse units offer unique layouts with private outdoor spaces. The building's design emphasizes natural light through its extensive use of glass, while providing sound insulation from the urban environment through double-paned windows.

141 Fifth Avenue stands as one of the Flatiron District's most distinguished architectural landmarks, originally constructed in 1897 as the Merchants Bank of New York. This Beaux Arts masterpiece was designed by Robert Maynicke for the southern portion, with Henry Edwards Ficken completing the northern extension in 1900. The building's most striking feature is its distinctive domed cupola and curved corner that follows the street's contours, complemented by white brick façades with elaborate terracotta decoration, banded columns, and circular windows that create a truly iconic presence at the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 21st Street.

In 2009, the top ten floors of the 12 story building were converted into 38 luxury condominiums by SL Green and Savanna Partners, with Cetra/Ruddy handling the residential conversion. The developers meticulously preserved the building's historic character while introducing modern luxury finishes. A particularly notable feature is the triplex cupola apartment, which was highlighted in The New York Times as one of the most recent dome conversions in the city, originally marketed for $12 million and featuring 3,200 square feet plus three terraces totaling 780 square feet of outdoor space.

The residences showcase impressive scale with soaring 10 to 11 foot ceilings and wide plank solid walnut flooring throughout. Kitchens feature a consistent English style design with custom hand painted cabinetry, walnut and marble islands with hand turned balusters, and top tier appliances including Wolf six burner ranges, glass door Sub-Zero refrigerators, and built in Miele coffee systems. Bathrooms are luxuriously appointed with Waterworks fixtures, custom mosaic floors, and many feature freestanding soaking tubs. Several units boast private terraces of 500 square feet or more, while the split bedroom layouts provide optimal privacy.

Building amenities include a 24 hour doorman and live-in superintendent, along with a restored roof deck offering panoramic city views, a fitness center, and basement storage. The location provides exceptional convenience to Madison Square Park, the Ladies Mile Historic District, Union Square, and the vibrant dining and shopping scenes of Flatiron, Chelsea, and Gramercy neighborhoods, with multiple transportation options nearby.

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.

With 354 condominium apartments, the Chelsea Mercantile is one of the largest residential conversions in Chelsea. 

Apartments range from studios to four-bedroom lofts and vary in size from 856 to 3,069 square feet. Many units have exposed brick walls with nine-foot beamed ceilings and walk-in closets. Some penthouses have ceilings that rise between 11 and 13 feet as well as fireplaces, skylights and terraces. All apartments have state-of-the-art wiring and gourmet kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, black granite countertops, cherry wood cabinets and built-in garbage disposals. Master bathrooms have limestone walls and floors, deep soaking tubs and separate stall showers.

Amenities at the Chelsea Mercantile include a 24-hour doorman and concierge, valet and maid service, a fitness center with children’s playroom, an expansive planted roof deck with beautiful city and river views, a garage and a Whole Foods Market on the corner.

Located between West 24^th and 25^th Streets, 252 Seventh Avenue is in the heart of Chelsea. There is very good public transportation in the area and it is convenient to the Flatiron District to the east and Greenwich Village to the south.

The Chelsea Modern at 447 West 18^th Street is a 12-story condominium building located between 9^th and 10^th Avenues in Chelsea.

The Chelsea Modern opened in 2009 and has 47 units, with condominiums featuring individually designed kitchens equipped with islands, breakfast bars, custom cabinetry and high-end appliances. Bathrooms also have specially crafted cabinets, topnotch fixtures and marble counters. Units have maple floors in satin finish, private terraces and balconies and in-residence washers and dryers.

Chelsea Modern amenities include a full-time doorman, a landscaped roof deck, a private outdoor garden and a high end fitness center equipped with a steam room and showers.

The building is located near the High Line elevated walkway and park and the Hudson River and the Chelsea Piers entertainment complex. It is also within walking distance to Greenwich Village.

260 Park Avenue South stands as a distinguished example of adaptive reuse in Manhattan's coveted Flatiron District. Originally constructed in 1917 as an 8-story neo-Classical building, it served as the headquarters for the United Federation of Teachers for 30 years before being sold in 2003 and expertly converted into an 86-unit luxury condominium by Karl Fischer Architects in 2004. The developers added four floors to the original structure and ingeniously combined it with an adjoining 12-story building at 48 West 21st Street, creating a unique residential complex with a carved-out niche and rock garden that provides enhanced light and air to rear apartments.

The building's 86 residences showcase impressive architectural details, with many units featuring soaring ceilings ranging from 10 to 15 feet, and some boasting dramatic double-height spaces up to 22 feet. Apartments are outfitted with luxury finishes including Calacatta marble countertops, top-tier appliances from Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch, and spa-like bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rain showers. Notable units include duplex lofts with mezzanine levels and corner apartments with expansive living spaces up to 37 feet wide. Many residences offer private terraces, custom built-ins, and the building's signature beamed ceilings that reflect its pre-war heritage.

Residents enjoy white-glove service with a 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, and an impressive array of amenities including multiple landscaped roof decks, a state-of-the-art fitness center, bicycle storage, and parking for approximately 100 cars. The building's prime location at the intersection of Park Avenue South and 21st Street places residents at the heart of one of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods, with immediate access to Union Square's Greenmarket, Madison Square Park, and the area's renowned dining scene, while multiple subway lines provide seamless connectivity throughout the city.

Chelsea Atelier is a boutique condominium measuring 12 stories and 33 residences, and dating back to 1911. Staff and amenities include a full-time doorman, on-site superintendent, elevator, bike room, and resident storage. Pets are permitted.

Chelsea Atelier is located at 245 Seventh Avenue, between West 24th and 25th Streets. Whole Foods is across the street, and the building is close to the High Line, Madison Square Park, popular restaurants, and public transportation.