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.
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Element at 555 West 59th Street is located in the Upper West Side.
The 34-story glass-clad Element, designed by SLCE Architects and opened in 2008, contains 186 one- to three-bedroom apartments featuring nine-and-a-half-foot ceilings. Many units have a balcony and all apartments have white oak floors, open kitchens with islands and modern appliances, bathrooms with soaking tubs and washers and dryers.
Amenities include a 60-foot swimming pool enclosed in a glass atrium, a separate children’s pool, a whirlpool and a private resident’s lounge. Residents also have access to a “Fitness and Well-Being Center” that includes Cybex training equipment, a sauna, a steam room and basketball and squash courts; it also offers residents yoga, Pilates and aerobic classes. There is also a children’s playroom with regular classes by Jodi’s Gym. In warm weather there is a private, 12,000-square-foot lawn and garden area.
555 West 59th Street is near to the shops and restaurants in the Time Warner Center and is close to Central and Riverside Parks.
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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.
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56 Leonard Street is a 60-story residential condominium tower in TriBeCa designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, known for Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' stadium. The building was co-developed by Hines and Alexico Group, headed by Ivan Senbahar and Simon Elias. The tower stands on a 12,500-square-foot site formerly occupied by New York Law School's Mendik Law Library building.
The building's distinctive architecture features a unique 'pixelated' design where each floor is different and rotated from those above and below, creating the appearance of individual houses stacked in the sky. All 145 residences feature private outdoor spaces with floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering panoramic views. At the building's base sits a specially commissioned stainless steel sculpture by renowned artist Anish Kapoor, similar to his famous 'Cloud Gate' in Chicago.
Residential units feature 11-12 foot ceilings (14-foot in penthouses), Appalachian solid White Oak flooring, and custom interiors by Herzog & de Meuron. Kitchens include sculptural elements such as black granite islands, Corian countertops, and high-end appliances from Sub-Zero and Miele. The building includes eight full-floor penthouses and two half-floor penthouses.
The building offers 17,000 square feet of amenities spread across two floors, including a 75-foot infinity edge pool, sundeck, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa facilities with steam room and sauna, library lounge, screening room, conference room, and children's playroom. The lobby features gleaming black granite finishes and is staffed by a doorman and concierge, with seven elevators serving the building.
Bathrooms feature travertine and marble finishes with radiant heated floors, and units are equipped with 4-pipe heating and cooling systems for year-round multi-zone climate control. The building includes modern conveniences such as on-site parking and private storage units.
Located in the heart of TriBeCa, 56 Leonard Street stands approximately five blocks south of Canal Street and four blocks north of City Hall, positioning it as a significant architectural landmark in downtown Manhattan's skyline.
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Rising 664 feet above Fifth Avenue at 56th Street, Trump Tower is an architectural landmark that has redefined luxury living in New York City. Completed in 1983, this 58-story skyscraper was designed by Swanke Hayden Connell with lead architect Der Scutt, embodying a bold and brassy aesthetic with distinctive sawtooth faceting. It remains one of Manhattan's most recognizable mixed-use developments.
The top 38 floors of Trump Tower house 256 luxury condominiums, offering some of the city's most breathtaking views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, and the rivers. These residences include duplex and triplex penthouses (one of which is home to Donald Trump himself), featuring spacious layouts with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, Jacuzzi bathtubs, and custom kitchens equipped with state-of-the-art appliances. Select units also boast expansive private terraces.
The building’s dramatic interior design is highlighted by a seven-story mirrored atrium with a cascading waterfall, pink Breccia Pernice marble, and brass accents throughout. Public areas, including the atrium and Fifth Avenue lobby, exude an unmistakable air of Post-Modern opulence. The atrium, adorned with crisscrossed escalators and crowned with a slanted skylight, offers a spectacle that draws tourists and residents alike.
Residents enjoy top notch services, including 24-hour valet, concierge, doormen, a fitness center, maid service, and access to a residents' lounge. The Fifth Avenue entrance is reserved for retail and office use, while a private, understated entrance on 56th Street leads to the residential floors, ensuring exclusivity.
Situated at the heart of Manhattan, Trump Tower is surrounded by luxury retail icons like Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany & Co., as are well-known restaurants. Central Park and the Plaza Hotel are two blocks away and the area is convenient to most public transportation.
Trump Tower’s unique sawtooth design reduces visual massing while maximizing corner windows, ensuring light-filled interiors and unparalleled views. Its vertical stepping and landscaped setbacks at the base are a nod to Art Deco styling, contributing to the building's presence on the skyline.
The site of Trump Tower was once home to the Bonwit Teller Building, a limestone-clad retail landmark demolished to make way for this iconic project. Despite controversies surrounding its construction, the tower has remained a defining symbol of luxury and ambition. Notably, it served as the set for Donald Trump’s reality show Celebrity Apprentice and later gained global prominence as Trump’s residence during his presidency.
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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 24th and 25th 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.
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One Riverside Park, completed in 2015 at 50 Riverside Boulevard, is a 33-story, 219-unit luxury condominium designed by Goldstein, Hill & West with interiors by Shamir Shah. The building is distinguished by its glass façade and distinctive base design, representing the southernmost tower of the Riverside South development along the Hudson River.
The building features over 50,000 square feet of amenities, anchored by a 40,000-square-foot La Palestra athletic club and spa. Notable facilities include a 75-foot swimming pool, 38-foot rock climbing wall, basketball and squash courts, two-lane bowling alley, golf simulator, and spa facilities. Additional amenities include an indoor playground designed by Kidville, a screening room, function room with catering kitchen, and landscaped courtyard.
Situated adjacent to Riverside Park South's 21 acres of waterfront space, the building enjoys proximity to Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle. The property benefits from a 20-year tax abatement extending through 2035/2037 and provides residents with a complimentary shuttle service to nearby transit hubs. Units range from one-bedrooms to expansive penthouses, many featuring Hudson River views and high-end finishes including Miele appliances and custom details.
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The Residences at W New York Downtown occupy floors 23 through 56 of a sleek 57 story tower at 123 Washington Street, designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates and completed by The Moinian Group in 2010. The building features a David Rockwel designed lobby and houses both a W Hotel (floors 6 through 22) and 223 residential units ranging from studios to two bedrooms. Interior design by Berlin based Graft Design gives the building its contemporary aesthetic, while the tower's elegant proportions and light colored façade create a striking presence in Lower Manhattan's skyline.
Apartments range from 400 to 1,175 square feet and feature Italian white lacquer kitchens with premium appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators and Miele gas cooktops, along with Corian countertops and concealed lighting. Units offer spectacular views of the 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, and Manhattan skyline through oversized windows, with many featuring dark wood flooring and modern finishes. The building includes both furnished units (floors 23 through 30) and unfurnished condominiums, with layouts like the corner two bedroom Residence F units featuring 21 foot long living/dining areas.
Residents enjoy full access to the W Hotel's signature Whatever/Whenever 24-hour concierge service, along with housekeeping, spa services including sauna and steam rooms, a state-of-the-art SWEAT fitness center, and a residents only rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. Additional amenities include a media screening room, digital lounge with gaming systems, and preferred dining reservations at the hotel's Living Lounge and BLT Bar & Grill.
Strategically positioned at the southern edge of the World Trade Center Memorial Site, the building offers excellent access to the Financial District, Battery Park City, and twelve subway lines via the nearby Oculus. Notable residents have included former NBA player Jeremy Lin, rapper Eve, Bow Wow, and Lindsay Lohan, reflecting the building's appeal to high profile individuals seeking luxury living in Lower Manhattan.
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The Apthorp, built in 1908 by William Waldorf Astor, is one of New York City's most prestigious landmark buildings, occupying an entire block between 78th and 79th Streets on the Upper West Side. This Italian Renaissance Revival masterpiece, designed by architects Clinton & Russell, is distinguished by its limestone façade, iconic wrought-iron gates, and magnificent central courtyard with fountains and landscaped gardens.
The 12-story building contains 163 residences, accessed through four separate attended lobbies. Apartments feature soaring 11-foot ceilings, many with original architectural details including mosaic-tiled entry galleries, glass-paneled French doors, decorative fireplaces, and intricate crown moldings. Units range from one to six bedrooms, with many offering formal dining rooms and grand entertaining spaces.
The building was converted to condominiums in 2008 and now offers extensive amenities including a 6,500-square-foot suite with spa, fitness center, yoga studio, entertainment space with catering kitchen, children's playroom, and private storage. The building provides white-glove service with 24-hour doormen, hand-delivered mail, and on-site parking. Located between Central Park and Riverside Park, The Apthorp offers convenient access to the Upper West Side's cultural institutions, dining, shopping, and transportation.
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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.
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Museum Tower at 15 West 53rd Street stands as one of Midtown Manhattan's most prestigious residential addresses, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli and completed in 1985 as an integral part of the Museum of Modern Art's major expansion. The 52 story tower houses 248 condominium apartments above six floors of museum space, creating a unique mixed-use environment where residents literally live above one of the world's most celebrated art institutions. Pelli's architectural vision featured a subtle glass curtain wall with horizontal banding that defers respectfully to MoMA's original façade, though his ambitious plan for 14 different glass colors proved nearly indistinguishable to the naked eye.
The building's apartments range from compact one bedrooms to expansive four bedroom units exceeding 3,400 square feet, with many featuring Central Park views and dramatic city skyline vistas. Common characteristics include 9 foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and generous natural light. Corner units are particularly coveted for their dual exposures and panoramic views stretching from Central Park to the Hudson River. Many apartments have been extensively renovated with luxury kitchens featuring German cabinetry and top-tier appliances from brands like Miele and Wolf.
Museum Tower operates as a full service white glove building with a staff of 47, offering an exceptionally rare amenity of elevator attendants alongside 24 hour doormen and concierge services. The building's amenities include a bi-level fitness center with sauna, steam room, and meditation space, a landscaped roof terrace overlooking MoMA's sculpture garden, wine storage and tasting facilities, media and conference rooms, and optional housekeeping and valet services. The building has attracted notable residents including Dr. Josef Ackermann, former CEO of Deutsche Bank.
Positioned in the heart of Midtown, Museum Tower offers unparalleled access to Manhattan's cultural corridor, with Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Theater District all nearby, while Fifth Avenue shopping and Central Park lie just blocks away. The building requires a 2% capital contribution from buyers and welcomes pets and pied-à-terre ownership.
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The Avery at 100 Riverside Boulevard is a 32 story condominium designed by Costas Kondylis and built in 2007 by Extell Development. The building was part of a $1.8 billion acquisition of 20 acres along Riverside Boulevard from Donald Trump and Hong Kong investors, marking a significant shift in the development of this Hudson River corridor. The symmetrical tower features a distinctive top with open vertical piers and multiple setbacks that create varied sightlines across its 274 residences.
Apartments range from 600 square foot studios to 1,700 square foot three bedrooms, with layouts that frequently incorporate pass through kitchens connecting living spaces. Most units feature oversized windows with Hudson River or city views, hardwood floors, and high ceilings (particularly on the 14th floor). Many kitchens are equipped with Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, ribbed aluminum upper cabinets, and granite countertops, while bathrooms feature marble or limestone finishes with Waterworks fixtures and deep soaking tubs. Most apartments include in-unit washer/dryers, and many have walk in closets and flexible layouts that allow for home offices or entertainment spaces.
The building offers white glove service with a 24 hour doorman and Abigail Michaels concierge services, along with a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga studio, screening room, billiards room, children's playroom, library with WiFi access, conference and party rooms, and a landscaped courtyard. Residents also have access to on-site parking and a complimentary shuttle to the subway. A unique partnership with Lincoln Center provides residents with patron desk concierge services (typically available only to $2,500 contributors) and monthly concerts by students from the Juilliard School.
Located between West 64th and 65th Streets directly across from Riverside Park, The Avery sits in a prime Upper West Side location with immediate access to the park's bike paths, dog run, and waterfront. The building is within walking distance of Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the Time Warner Center, with numerous dining and shopping options along Broadway, Amsterdam, and Columbus Avenues.
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One Hundred Barclay Tribeca, completed in 1927, stands as one of New York City's first Art Deco skyscrapers. Designed by Ralph Walker, who was dubbed 'Architect of the Century' by the American Institute of Architects, the building originally served as the New York Telephone Company headquarters. The landmark structure features an opulent Jazz Age lobby with remarkable ceiling murals depicting the history of human communication, intricate ornamental details, and distinctive architectural elements including carved limestone, brick piers, and elaborate setbacks.
In 2014, the building's upper 22 floors were acquired by Magnum Realty and CIM Group for $274 million and subsequently converted into luxury residences. The conversion, designed by Ismael Leyva and DXA Studio, created sprawling loft-style homes that begin 170 feet above street level, featuring high ceilings, custom details, and views spanning from the Hudson River to the Midtown skyline.
The building offers over 40,000 square feet of amenities, including a fitness center by The Wright Fit, an 82-foot lap pool with adjacent children's pool, spa facilities, and extensive club level features on the 18th floor. The club level houses a billiards room, club lounge with bar and dining room, four outdoor terraces, children's playroom, teen lounge, media lounge, wine tasting room, and music practice rooms.
Located at the intersection of the Financial District, Tribeca, and Battery Park City, the building provides convenient access to Westfield World Trade Center, Fulton Center, and Brookfield Place, as well as the waterfront promenade at Battery Park City. The building maintains its historic status while functioning as a modern luxury residence, with Verizon retaining office space on the lower floors.
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