Top High Rise Condos (> 35 Floors)

Metropolitan Tower at 146 West 57th Street stands as one of Manhattan's most distinctive residential landmarks, a 78 story black glass skyscraper that cuts a dramatic silhouette against the Midtown skyline. Completed in 1986 and developed by Harry Macklowe, this bold architectural statement was designed by Schuman, Lichtenstein, Claman & Efron with its signature angled "knife edge" form that maximizes Central Park views for residents. The building's controversial black façade and aggressive modernist design initially drew criticism but has since become an iconic part of the city's architectural fabric, forming what critics dubbed the "tuning fork triumvirate" alongside the neighboring Carnegie Hall Tower and CitySpire.

The tower houses 234 condominium apartments above commercial office space, with residences ranging from one bedroom units to expansive four bedroom duplexes on the upper floors. Nearly all apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase sweeping views of Central Park, the Hudson River, and the Manhattan skyline. Common apartment features include high end finishes such as Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele appliances, custom millwork, and premium materials like marble and hardwood flooring. Many units have been extensively renovated with smart home technology, wine storage, and spa like bathrooms, while the building's higher floors offer some of the most spectacular park and city vistas in Manhattan.

Residents enjoy what the building markets as a "six star" lifestyle through Club Metropolitan, an exclusive residents only restaurant on the 30th floor that provides complimentary breakfast, room service, wine tastings, and private event space with an outdoor terrace. Additional amenities include a 20 by 40 foot swimming pool with city views, a full service fitness center with steam and sauna facilities, 24 hour concierge and doorman service, valet parking, and housekeeping services. The building has attracted notable residents including Mike Ovitz (former head of Creative Artists Agency), supermodel Adriana Lima, and actor George Takei. Located just two blocks from Central Park and steps from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Columbus Circle, Metropolitan Tower offers prime access to Manhattan's cultural and shopping districts while maintaining a no pets policy except for service animals.

Place 57 is a striking 36 story reflective glass tower at 207 East 57th Street, completed in 2006 and designed by acclaimed architect Ismael Leyva. Developed by The Clarett Group in partnership with renowned French crystal maker Baccarat, the building features a distinctive angled façade and dramatic cantilever at its northwest corner. The tower contains just 68 luxury residences with a maximum of two apartments per floor, ensuring exceptional privacy and exclusivity. Interior designer Vicente Wolf created the building's sophisticated lobby adorned with Baccarat crystal lighting and fixtures, along with an outdoor garden featuring crystal chandeliers.

The building's apartments, ranging from two to four bedrooms, showcase premium finishes throughout including Brazilian walnut or mahogany flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sweeping city and Central Park views. Kitchens feature Viking appliances with custom cabinetry and stone countertops, while bathrooms are outfitted with Waterworks fixtures, whirlpool soaking tubs, and separate glass enclosed showers. Most units include spacious galleries, abundant walk in and reach in closets, in-unit washers and dryers, and individual safes. Notable residences include duplex units and the penthouse, which was once occupied by Oprah Winfrey and features three bedrooms with a large private terrace.

Place 57 offers white glove service with 24 hour doorman and concierge services, along with amenities including a state of the art fitness center, residents' lounge, children's playroom, private storage units, and a landscaped rooftop terrace. The prime Midtown East location provides exceptional convenience, with Whole Foods directly across the street, Bloomingdale's two blocks away, and easy access to Central Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, and multiple subway lines. The building welcomes pets and maintains its reputation as one of the most attractive reflective glass residential towers in midtown Manhattan.

The Galleria at 117 East 57^th Street is a 55-story, mixed-use residential tower with 253 apartments. Located just off Park Avenue on one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, it has one of the city's most dramatic entrances.

Residences feature walls of windows with spectacular views. Apartments have marble bathrooms, abundant closets, wood floors and washer and dryers. The units on the south side have living rooms that contain “Winter Garden” terraces, which resemble greenhouses with glass walls and slanted roofs. Such a room-within-a-room can be set-up as a breakfast room, den or even an additional bedroom.

Amenities and services at the Galleria include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, a valet, room service, a garage and a health club with a pool and a spa. At the Sky Lounge on the 54^th floor, residents can also enjoy views of the cityscape and have drinks outside on the terrace or inside by the fireplace.

Park Avenue Place, completed in 2005, stands as a distinctive 41 story condominium at 60 East 55th Street, designed by world renowned architects Kohn Pedersen Fox with interiors by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The 76 unit building was developed by Davis/RFR, with Aby Rosen as principal, and was originally named "de Resident" when ground broke in 2000. The tower occupies its entire 86 by 100 foot lot with a built floor area ratio of 17.38, creating an imposing presence described as resembling "a high tech, stainless steel aircraft carrier standing on one end."

The building's unique mixed use design incorporates The Core Club, an exclusive private club occupying the lower five floors, which provides residents with complimentary access to a Tom Colicchio restaurant and bar, state of the art spa, fitness center, screening room, conference facilities, and private dining rooms. This integration of luxury club amenities directly within the residential building sets Park Avenue Place apart from typical Manhattan condominiums. Additional building services include 24 hour doorman and concierge, live in superintendent, valet services, and private storage lockers.

Apartments range from studios on lower floors to three bedroom homes on upper levels, with a duplex penthouse spanning the 44th and 45th floors featuring private terraces. Units showcase floor to ceiling windows, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, and kitchens equipped with Sub Zero refrigerators, Miele appliances, wine coolers, built in espresso makers, black granite counters, and white lacquer cabinetry. The marble bathrooms feature soaking tubs, separate glass enclosed showers, heated towel bars, and double sink vanities, while each apartment includes in unit Bosch washer/dryers.

Located between Park and Madison Avenues in Midtown East, the building offers prime access to Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Grand Central Terminal, and major subway lines including the E, M, and 6 trains. The neighborhood context places Park Avenue Place among other distinctive towers on what's described as one of Manhattan's most architecturally striking blocks, with easy access to world class dining, luxury shopping, and cultural attractions that define this coveted Midtown location.

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.

2 Columbus Avenue is a distinguished 41 story condominium tower completed in 1998, rising from the prestigious corner of 59th Street and Columbus Avenue. Developed by The Brodsky Organization, Quinlan & Field Inc., and Peter M. Lehrer using air rights acquired from the adjacent St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, this 133 unit building was designed by Buck & Cane Architects with interiors by Peter Claman. The buff brick façade features a complementary limestone and granite base that respects the neighboring 1885 church, with the north side thoughtfully set back at the 16th floor to honor the church's height.

Apartments showcase floor-to-ceiling windows, with many featuring unobstructed views of the Hudson River, Central Park, and Manhattan skyline. Most units feature high ceilings ranging from 9 to 10 feet, with select apartments boasting 10 foot plus ceilings. Common apartment features include windowed chef's kitchens with granite countertops, marble bathrooms with separate tubs and glass enclosed showers, elegant entry foyers, walk in closets, and in-unit washers and dryers. Corner apartments are particularly desirable, offering multiple exposures and panoramic city views, while Penthouse C on the 41st floor provides spectacular river and city vistas.

This full service white glove condominium provides 24 hour doorman and concierge services, along with a live-in resident manager, fitness center featuring Peloton equipment, bicycle and stroller storage, and private basement storage units. Located within steps of Central Park, Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle's shops and restaurants, and the Time Warner Center, making it equally suited for primary residences or as a pied-à-terre.

With just three apartments per floor on most levels, the building maintains an intimate, boutique feel while offering the full complement of luxury amenities expected in this prime Lincoln Square location.

Trump World Tower, completed in 2001 at 845 United Nations Plaza, stands as a 72-story bronze glass tower rising 861 feet above Midtown East. Developed by Donald Trump and Daewoo Corporation for approximately $50 million, the building was designed by architect Costas Kondylis and was the tallest residential building in New York City at completion. The tower created controversy for exceeding the height of the neighboring UN Secretariat Building, though it was built 'as-of-right' within existing zoning regulations.

The building is distinguished by its modernist design featuring clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, and protected views of the United Nations grounds and East River. Residences feature ceiling heights ranging from 10 to 13 feet, with some penthouses reaching 16 feet. Units typically include marble bathrooms, high-gloss kitchen cabinetry, and modern appliances. Many apartments offer formal dining rooms and windowed kitchens with GE Monogram series appliances, while penthouses may include wood-burning fireplaces.

Occupying the full block between 47th and 48th Streets on First Avenue, the building provides extensive amenities including a 60-foot swimming pool, health club and spa, private wine cellars, and a landscaped garden. The property offers white-glove services with 24-hour doorman, concierge, and valet parking. The International Real Estate Federation named it the 'Best Residential Project in the World' in 2003. While situated away from subway lines, the location offers proximity to the UN complex, Beekman Place, and Sutton Place neighborhoods.

The Rushmore is a striking 42-story twin-towered condominium at 80 Riverside Boulevard, completed in 2008 by Extell Development Corporation and designed by Costas Kondylis and Partners. The 425 foot high building features illuminated tower tops and houses 271 apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms, with six duplex units entered at ground level and full floor penthouses occupying the upper floors of each tower. The building's architectural design includes a 16 story base with setbacks and slender towers that borrow stylistic elements from Cesar Pelli's World Financial Center, creating a distinctive presence along Riverside Boulevard.

Residents enjoy premium finishes throughout their homes, including a choice of three kitchen designs equipped with Sub-Zero, Viking, and Miele appliances, along with bathrooms featuring Kohler and Waterworks fixtures. Many apartments boast Hudson River views, hardwood floors, and high ceilings, with larger units offering spacious great rooms, enclosed kitchens, and multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The building has attracted notable residents including Alex Rodriguez, who sold his 3,585 square foot 35th floor apartment for $6.6 million in 2012, as well as music industry executive Clive Davis and NBA player Tyson Chandler.

The Rushmore's amenities rival those of a luxury resort, featuring the La Palestra Wellness Center with an indoor swimming pool, a Kidville NY designed children's playground, screening room, billiards room, and a 185 car garage. The building provides 24 hour doorman and concierge services, along with a shuttle service to public transportation. Its prime location directly across from Riverside Park offers residents easy access to Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, Central Park, and the cultural attractions of Manhattan's Upper West Side, making it one of the most sought after addresses along Riverside Boulevard.

The Link is a striking 44 story condominium tower at 310 West 52nd Street, notable for its distinctive clear glass "cube" entrance reminiscent of the Apple store at the GM Building. Completed in 2007 by developer Elad Properties and designed by Costas Kondylis and Partners, the 498 foot tall building contains 215 units and features a graceful illuminated top. The tower's mid block location provides residents with significantly less traffic and noise than avenue-facing buildings while offering superior, less obstructed views from its multiple façades and corner windows.

Apartments at The Link are distinguished by their floor-to-ceiling windows and impressive ceiling heights reaching up to 17 feet in some units. The residences feature high-end finishes including Poggenpohl cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigerators, Bosch appliances, bluestone countertops, and Neptune Zen soaking tubs with Duravit fixtures. White oak hardwood flooring flows throughout most units, and Hudson River and sunset views are particularly coveted, especially in the corner apartments. The building also includes a unique 6 story wing containing townhouse units with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and terraces.

The building offers comprehensive amenities including a 24 hour doorman and concierge, a double height fitness center, a live-in superintendent, and a 3,200-square-foot landscaped terrace. The lobby features two bamboo groves and a reflecting pool garden. Located in the heart of Midtown West where it meets Hell's Kitchen, The Link provides easy access to Columbus Circle, Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Theater District, and multiple subway lines. The building is investor friendly, allowing pied-à-terre use and six month minimum leases, making it attractive for both residents and investment purposes.

At a soaring 49 stories, 220 Riverside Boulevard is the tallest tower in its development.

The residences offer varied and spacious floor plans suited to a range of buyer needs. Apartments were developed with an emphasis on two-, three- and four-bedroom units, each designed to maximize space and capitalize on the extraordinary river views and abundance of natural light. They are include such details as herringbone hardwood floors, oversized, sound-proof windows, individual climate control and state-of-the-art telecommunications and entertainment systems. Kitchens are equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and master baths and powder rooms have topnotch vanities, fixtures and finishes.

220 Riverside Boulevard offers amenities that include a round-the-clock hotel-style doorman, concierge and valet service, a health club with pool and spa, on-site parking, a wood-paneled library, an English billiards room, an entertainment suite, a children’s playroom and a landscaped interior courtyard.

220 Riverside Boulevard offers residents access to Riverside Park and the Hudson River Esplanade. It is also close to the shops and restaurants of Columbus Circle and is near to excellent public transportation.