Upper East Side Luxury Condos

The Empire opened in 2001 and is located at 188 East 78^th Street in the Upper East Side.

It is a traditionally styled, brick-clad tower that sits atop a block-long, four-story retail base stretching from 77th to 78th Streets. The Empire’s façades are adorned by columns of bay windows and bowed terraces.

Layouts in the 77 apartments are generally expansive; all are between 1,200 and 3,400 square feet and many have 11-foot ceilings. Most of the residences have two or more bedrooms, foyers, spacious formal dining rooms, crown moldings, herringbone floors, washers and dryers, marble baths and oversized closet spaces. Many enjoy terraces and several have fireplaces. Large eat-in kitchens are equipped with custom cabinets and premium appliances.

Residents have access to such amenities as concierge service, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a children’s play room. Bonus services include a pool, a roof deck and a private garden. Downstairs there are 36 storage rooms and 36 wine cellars available for purchase. The Empire also has a 25-car garage and is near to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Lucida at 151 East 85th Street is a striking 21-story glass condominium that opened in 2009 as the Upper East Side's first LEED-certified residential building. Developed by Extell and designed by Cook + Fox (architects of One Bryant Park), the building features a distinctive faceted glass façade with a checkerboard mix of clear and silver glass panels. The L-shaped structure contains 122 apartments (110 condominiums and 12 rentals) ranging from two to six bedrooms, with ground-floor retail including Barnes & Noble, Sephora, and H&M, plus a convenient subway entrance.

The building's 122 residences showcase consistent luxury finishes including 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling triple-paned windows, and chocolate-stained oak floors. Kitchens typically feature high-end appliances from Sub-Zero, Miele, Viking, and Gaggenau, while bathrooms are finished in Calacatta Oro marble with polished nickel fixtures. Many units offer multiple exposures with city views, and the building includes duplex penthouses on the 20th and 21st floors. Apartments range from 1,400 to over 3,600 square feet, with larger units featuring dramatic galleries, multiple terraces, and specialized rooms like libraries and media rooms.

Residents enjoy resort-style amenities centered around the La Palestra wellness center, which features a skylit saltwater pool, hot tub, steam rooms, sauna, massage rooms, and yoga studio. Additional amenities include a basketball court, golf simulator, residents' lounge with catering kitchen, and a Kidville-designed children's playroom. The building provides full-service luxury with 24-hour doorman and concierge, plus practical amenities like bike storage, wine cellars, and valet parking.

The Lucida has attracted notable residents including former Yankees pitcher David Cone, pop star Ricky Martin, "Modern Family" actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and NBA player Tyson Chandler. Its prime location at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 85th Street provides easy access to Museum Mile, Central Park, excellent shopping and dining, and multiple subway lines, making it one of the Upper East Side's most coveted addresses.

The Chatham stands as one of the Upper East Side's most distinguished residential towers, a 34-story red brick and limestone condominium designed by renowned late architect Robert A.M. Stern, the former dean of the Yale School of Architecture. Completed in 2000 by Related Companies, the building replaced the former Sign of the Dove Restaurant site at 181 East 65th Street. Stern's architectural vision is evident throughout, from the building's striking oval lobby with a 17-foot blue-painted oculus to its elegant Georgian-inspired façade featuring attractive bay windows and one of the most sophisticated rooftop water tank enclosures built in decades.

The building's 94 apartments showcase exceptional attention to detail with premium finishes rarely found in post-war construction, including plaster walls, solid wood doors, and herringbone hardwood flooring. Units feature 9-foot ceilings on floors 4-17 and 10-foot ceilings above, with many apartments offering stunning Central Park and city views through oversized windows. The kitchens are equipped with top-tier appliances from Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking, and Miele, while bathrooms feature marble floors and walls with high-end fixtures. Many units include terraces or balconies, and corner apartments particularly shine with multiple exposures and wraparound views.

Residents enjoy white-glove service with amenities that include a resident-only Equinox fitness center with Pilates studio, 24-hour doorman and concierge service, an on-site parking garage with valet service, and storage facilities. The building welcomes pets and maintains a live-in resident manager. Its prime Lenox Hill location provides immediate access to Central Park, world-class museums, Madison and Fifth Avenue shopping, and excellent transportation options, making it a coveted address that exemplifies luxury Upper East Side living.

Designed by the world-renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern, the Brompton at 205 East 85^th Street is located in the Upper East Side.

The Brompton was completed in 2009, is a Gothic-inspired and has generously sized residences and elegant details. Ranging from studios to townhouses, the 166 Brompton apartments have elegant kitchens featuring maple cabinetry and state-of-the-art appliances; master bathrooms are equipped with vanities with double sinks, six-foot soaking tubs and glass and marble shower stalls. Some apartments have fireplaces and Juliet balconies, while the duplex Townhouses have elevators. All residences have oversized windows, washers and dryers, entry foyers and walk-in closets.

The Brompton's hotel-style amenities include a personal assistant to handle everything from making restaurant reservations and spa appointments to arranging pet and child care. There is a landscaped interior courtyard for residents and ownership comes with a membership to the adjoining Equinox Fitness Club, which has a private lounge for Brompton residents and a full-service spa along with premium fitness equipment.

The residential Yorkville neighborhood is near Carl Schurz Park, the jogging path along the East River, public transportation and excellent local shops.

Completed in 1987, this modern 28-story limestone-clad tower is a distinctive addition to the Upper East Side, offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic just one block from Central Park. Designed by Leibman Leibman Associates, P.C., the building stands out with its striking slanted roofline, reminiscent of the iconic Citicorp Center, angled toward Central Park to maximize views.

A hallmark of its design is the limestone façade, a thoughtful nod to pre-war elegance while embracing modern architectural sensibilities. Its unique features include several rare double-height units facing a charming sidestreet, which adds a sense of openness and sophistication uncommon in the neighborhood. These double-height "studio" spaces highlight the building's innovative approach to Upper East Side living.

Developed by Alvin Dworman, Aaron Waxman, Shepard Forest, and others, the tower offers generously sized windows, intrusion alarms, and TV security in all units, with select residences featuring whirlpool baths and bidets. At street level, the building provides excellent retail spaces and a welcoming sitting ledge at its base—an uncommon and practical feature in the area.

This condominium project is one of the most recent towers near Central Park on the Upper East Side, rivaled only by a similarly styled limestone tower a block and a half north on Madison Avenue. Its combination of contemporary design, premium location, and rare architectural details make it a highly desirable residence.

Manhattan House is a landmarked, full-service condominium designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Gordon Bunshaft. It is located on the Upper East Side at 200 East 66th Street, near many restaurants and shops on Third Avenue.

The 19-story complex spans the entire block between Second and Third Avenues and 65th and 66th Streets. It underwent a significant overhaul in 2007, one that aimed to preserve the complex's original architectural details. Kitchens and bathrooms boast modern, premium appliances and deluxe fixtures. Select units have private outdoor space.

A 24-hour doorman and live-in superintendent are on staff at Manhattan House. Amenities include two port cocheres, a massive private garden, a roof deck, a lounge, a club room with private kitchen, a bespoke Exhale spa, a renovated fitness center, a yoga studio, a library, and a children’s playroom designed by Roto Architects. On-site parking with valet service is available, as is valet dry cleaning, a package room, and cold storage. Pets are welcome.

Barbizon/63 is a full-service Romanesque-style building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

It first opened as a residential house for women in 1927 and was subsequently converted into apartments in 2005. Barbizon 63 – formerly known as the Barbizon Hotel for Women – contains 65 residences that range from one-bedroom condominiums to duplex penthouse units, with the latter offering residents more than 5,300 square feet of living space. Apartments feature rosewood floors, crown moldings and French casement windows; some units boast private outdoor space.

Residents have access to a wide array of amenities including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, residential lounge and dining room, catering kitchen, library, 20-seat screening room and conference room, not to mention a private residential entrance to Equinox Gym & Spa (with original Barbizon indoor pool) on Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street.

It is situated on a tree-lined townhouse block between Third and Lexington Avenues and is close to Central Park, the many shops and restaurants in the Upper East Side, and the recently remodeled F and Q train station. Liza Minnelli, Joan Crawford and Sylvia Plath are among the famous personalities who have resided at 140 East 63rd Street.

Trump Palace at 200 East 69th Street stands as one of the the tallest residential buildings on the Upper East Side, rising 634 feet across 56 stories in the heart of Lenox Hill. Designed by Frank Williams & Associates and completed in 1991, this distinctive brick tower features a crenellated Art Deco inspired crown that has become an unofficial landmark on the Upper East Side skyline. The building's yellowish-orange brick façade and complex architectural form marked a significant departure from typical Trump developments of the era, representing a more sophisticated approach to high rise design. The tower replaced the New York Foundling Hospital and was built as-of-right, though Trump's request for a five screen movie theater was denied.

The building houses 283 apartments distributed across the main tower and two smaller attached structures of eight and nine stories. This configuration provides residents with considerable exclusivity, as the top several floors contain only one unit each. Many apartments feature protected views of Central Park, the East River, or city skylines, with some offering private terraces or balconies. Common apartment features include floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, hardwood floors, and in-unit washers and dryers. Higher floor units, particularly corner apartments and penthouses, command premium prices for their panoramic 360 degree views stretching from Central Park to the Hudson and East Rivers.

Trump Palace operates as a white glove, full service condominium with 24 hour doorman and concierge services, an attended parking garage with direct building access, a state-of-the-art fitness center, landscaped courtyard garden, children's playground, and bike storage. Notable residents have included Steve Madden, the shoe designer and founder of Steve Madden Shoes. Located just blocks from the 6 and Q train lines, the building offers prime access to Central Park, Madison Avenue shopping, Museum Mile, and the broader Upper East Side.

Bristol Plaza, a soaring 50-story residential condominium at 200 East 65th Street, stands as a beacon of luxury in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Originally known as Milro Tower—named after its developers, the Milstein brothers and Robert Olnick—the building was completed in 1987 and boasts 308 elegantly designed residences.

Designed by Ulrich Franzen & Associates and Philip Birnbaum & Associates, this beige-brick tower is notable for its corner bay windows, open-frame roof adorned with telecommunications dishes, and its handsome retail base on Third Avenue. The tower’s double-height lobby exudes luxury, setting the tone for the opulent living spaces within. Apartments feature high ceilings, beautifully planned kitchens, and Italian marble bathrooms, reflecting meticulous attention to detail.

Bristol Plaza is recognized as one of the most prestigious condominiums on the Upper East Side, providing five-star services that include a private porte-cochere, on-site attended garage, private storage, and a smoke-free environment that welcomes pets up to 25 pounds. The building offers residents an array of top-tier amenities, including a doorman, concierge, garage, and health club with a sauna, steam and massage rooms, and a glass-enclosed 50-foot swimming pool with a Jacuzzi. The building also features a landscaped sundeck, and a mid-rise, mid-block building with a distinctive curved roof.

Situated near the finest restaurants, shopping, art galleries, museums, and Central Park, Bristol Plaza combines timeless elegance with modern conveniences, offering an unparalleled living experience in one of New York City's most coveted neighborhoods.

The Cielo is a 27 story luxury condominium at 450 East 83rd Street and York Avenue that opened in 2006 with 128 residences. Developed by J.D. Carlisle Development Corporation and designed by Perkins Eastman, this white glove building features a striking setback tower design with abundant corner windows and vertical piers that emphasize its height. The building's most distinctive feature is the commissioned Richard Haas mural directly across 83rd Street—a 77 foot wide trompe l'oeil depicting a painted glockenspiel flanked by New York City police officers, created at a cost of approximately $200,000 as a nod to Yorkville's Germanic heritage.

Residents enjoy comprehensive amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge service, a live-in superintendent, fitness center, children's playroom, 44 car on-site garage, bicycle storage, cold storage, and stroller room. The building also houses about 4,000 square feet of medical office space. The lobby features paintings by Betsy Eby, and original buyers received complimentary Whitney Museum memberships as part of the building's artistic focus, which included an "art concierge" service.

Apartments feature 10 to 11 foot ceilings and high end finishes throughout, including Bulthaup kitchens with Pietra Cardosa countertops and Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances. Bathrooms showcase Villefort limestone floors, custom ebonized black walnut cabinetry, and double Kohler sinks with Waterworks fixtures. Units range from studios to expansive penthouses, with many featuring wraparound terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in-unit washer and dryer. The penthouse boasts a 32 foot long living and dining room, while corner units offer particularly dramatic city and river views.

Located just one block west of Carl Schurz Park and the East River promenade, the building provides easy access to outdoor recreation and waterfront leisure. The neighborhood offers convenient shopping at Morton Williams, Dorian Seafood Market, and the renowned Ottomanelli Bros. Butcher Shop, while transportation options include nearby Q and 4/5/6 subway lines plus excellent bus service along the 86th Street crosstown route.