The Park 900, completed in 1973 and designed by Philip Birnbaum, stands as a 28-story limestone tower with 124 apartments at the prestigious corner of 79th Street and Park Avenue. This building was one of two structures that significantly pierced Park Avenue's traditional cornice line in the 1970s, replacing a grand 1917 mansion designed by John Mead Howells and Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes. Developed by Jack Resnick & Sons, the building features a distinctive landscaped plaza set below street level and is notable as one of the few condominiums on Park Avenue among the avenue's predominantly co-operative buildings.
Architecturally, the building sparked considerable controversy when constructed, with critics like Paul Goldberger calling it a serious violation of Park Avenue's spirit. However, time has softened these criticisms, and the building has become more accepted as part of the Upper East Side landscape. The plaza features a charming bronze cat sculpture by Botero, which replaced earlier works by Henry Moore and Francisco Zuniga. The building's circular driveway remains one of the most attractive landscaped driveways on Park Avenue, providing an elegant porte-cochère entrance.
Apartments typically feature expansive Park Avenue views, with many units offering multiple exposures and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood spaces with natural light. Common features include renovated chef's kitchens with high-end appliances (Sub-Zero, Viking, Miele), hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, and in-unit washer/dryers. Layouts range from one-bedroom units with dining alcoves to sprawling 4-bedroom residences approaching 5,000 square feet, with many apartments featuring separate dining areas, home offices, and custom built-in storage throughout.
The building operates as a white-glove, full-service condominium with 24-hour doorman, concierge, elevator operators, and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a recently renovated fitness center, new resident lounge, on-site parking garage with direct building access, and bike storage. Located just two blocks from Central Park and moments from Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, and world-class dining, the building offers convenient access to multiple subway lines and crosstown buses.
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551 West 21st Street is a 19-story, 44-unit luxury condominium completed in 2015, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Norman Foster and Foster + Partners - their first residential project in the US. Developed by Scott Resnick of SR Capital and GTIS Partners, with Beyer Blinder Belle as associate architect, the building stands as an architectural masterpiece in West Chelsea. The structure features a striking white precast concrete and polished brass façade with distinctive window treatments combining gold and black metal frames.
The building's dramatic entrance includes a gated drive court surrounded by a 20-foot green wall and leads to a 34-foot-high double-height lobby with a prismatic glass wall and grand chandelier. Residences feature 11-foot ceilings, French-inspired oak herringbone floors, custom millwork, and floor-to-ceiling windows with deep façade reveals for perimeter seating. Kitchens showcase Blanco de Macael marble countertops, natural stained oak cabinetry, and premium appliances from Sub-Zero, Miele, and Gaggenau.
The three full-floor penthouses span approximately 6,200 square feet each with 12-foot ceilings and 360-degree views. The top penthouse includes over 4,000 square feet of outdoor space featuring a 61-foot-long swimming pool - the largest private outdoor pool in New York City. All penthouses include separate elevator entrances for entertaining and private quarters, wood-burning fireplaces, and sophisticated climate control systems.
Amenities include 24-hour doorman, concierge, porter and valet services, a state-of-the-art fitness center with spa facilities, yoga room, residents' lounge with fireplace and catering kitchen, children's playroom, bike storage, and a dedicated service entrance. The building also offers on-site parking.
Located at 551 West 21st Street, the building sits half a block from the High Line and across from Chelsea Piers in the heart of West Chelsea's gallery district. The neighborhood offers easy access to the Meatpacking District, West Village, Hudson Yards, and numerous acclaimed restaurants and cultural attractions.
The building represents Foster's continued architectural innovation in New York, following his other notable projects like the Hearst Tower and 50 United Nations Plaza. Its sophisticated design and attention to detail have established it as one of West Chelsea's most prestigious addresses, offering residents an exceptional living experience with stunning Hudson River and city views.
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Completed in 2015, 50 United Nations Plaza is a striking 43 story tower designed by renowned architect Sir Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, marking his first completed residential project in New York City. Developed by Zeckendorf Development and Global Holdings Inc., the building houses just 88 condominium apartments across its elegant glass façade, which features Foster's signature deep bay windows unified by a delicate horizontal grid of stainless steel tubes that reference New York's Art Deco heritage. Located directly across from the United Nations complex in Midtown East, the building offers a gated entry through a landscaped motor court, creating an exceptionally private and secure environment with only two residences per floor on most levels.
The building provides white glove service with a full staff including a 24 hour resident manager, concierge, doormen, valet, and porters. Amenities rival those of a luxury hotel, featuring a 75 foot swimming pool, state of the art fitness center managed by The Wright Fit, sauna, steam and massage rooms, plus practical conveniences like cold storage for groceries, bike storage, and on site valet parking. A conference room and children's playroom round out the offerings, while the dramatic lobby showcases a large waterfall and exotic fireplace.
Apartments range from 2 to 3 bedrooms, with select units featuring rare 14 foot ceilings and some spanning over 3,000 square feet. Common luxury finishes throughout include floor to ceiling bay windows with East River and skyline views, solid white oak hardwood floors, Poliform white lacquer cabinetry, honed absolute black granite countertops, and top tier appliances from Miele, Sub Zero, and Bosch. Bathrooms are clad in white Sivec marble with Foster + Partners designed teak vanities, Dornbracht fittings, and radiant heated floors, while in unit Miele washer/dryers and motorized window treatments add modern convenience.
The building has attracted notable residents including Mindy Grossman, CEO of Weight Watchers, and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. The two story penthouse features an outdoor infinity swimming pool, while the building's prime location offers residents easy access to the United Nations, East River esplanade, and Midtown East's dining and cultural attractions. With minimal turnover since opening, particularly in the popular corner B line units, 50 United Nations Plaza has established itself as one of Manhattan's most exclusive addresses.
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35XV is a 24-story, 55-unit condominium at 35 West 15th Street, strategically positioned at the intersection of Chelsea, Union Square, Greenwich Village, and the Flatiron District. Completed in 2014 by Alchemy Properties and designed by FXFOWLE Architects, this mixed-use tower features a unique arrangement where Xavier High School occupies the first six floors, with residential units beginning on the eighth floor approximately 100 feet above street level. The building's development involved an ingenious air rights deal with the Jesuit school that won the Real Estate Board of New York's award for "most ingenious deal of the year" in 2010.
Architecturally, 35XV stands out as a striking glass and stone structure that has been compared to a high-tech "grater" for its distinctive angled façades and cantilevered design. The building features reflective silvery glass curtain walls with staggered windows that create a shingle-like pattern, supported by flying buttress-style steel columns. The six-story base is clad in white Mount Airy granite, while the tower's south and north façades are angled to align with the street's sky exposure plane, creating dramatic visual interest and maximizing natural light.
Residences feature interiors by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz with consistent high-end finishes including 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, solid oak hardwood floors, and Lutron home automation systems for lighting, shading, and temperature control. Kitchens are equipped with Poggenpohl white lacquer cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Miele appliances, while bathrooms showcase marble floors with radiant heating, steam showers, and deep soaking tubs. Many apartments feature circular columns and expansive living spaces, with units ranging from one to four bedrooms, including a notable full-floor penthouse spanning nearly 5,000 square feet.
The building offers a full floor of amenities on the seventh floor, including a health and fitness center overlooking a 75-foot-wide outdoor terrace, children's playroom, entertainment lounge, formal dining room, and a fully refrigerated wine cellar with personal storage for each residence. Additional services include 24-hour lobby attendant and live-in superintendent.The building's prime location provides easy access to multiple subway lines and the neighborhood's renowned dining, shopping, and cultural attractions.
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Two Northside Piers stands as a 30 story, 270 unit luxury condominium at 47 North 4th Street on the Williamsburg waterfront, completed in 2008 as part of the larger Northside Piers development. Developed by Toll Brothers, RD Management, and L&M Development Partners and designed by FXFowle Architects, this blue glass tower was among the first residential developments to transform Williamsburg's former warehouse district into a premier residential enclave. The building offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and East River from many of its units, with the tower positioned closest to the water as part of the two tower complex.
Apartments range from studios to impressive triplex penthouses and unique four level townhouse units with 44 foot long cellars. Units feature floor to ceiling windows, rich American walnut floors, and kitchens designed by Stephen Alton with high gloss custom cabinets, honed marble countertops, and premium appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators and Bosch cooktops. Bathrooms showcase floor to ceiling tile with Lefroy Brooks fixtures, frameless glass enclosed showers with rain heads, and separate soaking tubs. Many apartments include in unit washers and dryers, and select units offer private balconies and terraces with spectacular city and river views.
The building provides an extensive amenities package including a heated indoor pool with ozone filtration system (the only one in Williamsburg), hot tub, sauna, and state of the art fitness center with Peloton bikes. Additional amenities encompass 24 hour doorman and concierge service, massage and yoga rooms, children's playrooms, screening room, residents' lounge with outdoor terrace, on site valet parking, bike storage, and refrigerated grocery storage. The comprehensive amenity offering rivals that of Manhattan's luxury buildings while maintaining the neighborhood's distinctive character.
Located steps from the East River Ferry, the building offers convenient transportation options with the nearby L train providing one stop access to the East Village. The waterfront location places residents in the heart of North Williamsburg's dining, arts, and entertainment scene, with easy access to Domino Park, East River State Park, and the area's renowned restaurants and galleries. The building benefits from a 25 year tax abatement running until 2036, making it an attractive investment opportunity in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods.
A standout feature is the building's 400 foot long waterfront pier crowned by "Crescendo," an eight ton stainless steel sculpture by Brooklyn artist Mark Gibian that serves as both functional shade structure and striking public art. This dramatic, rib like skeletal formation evokes sea imagery and provides seating while offering incredible views of the river and Manhattan skyline. The sculpture's installation was notably complex, requiring months of permitting and specialized transport due to its massive 28 by 16 foot dimensions, exemplifying the developers' commitment to creating something extraordinary rather than merely functional for this waterfront amenity.
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200 West End Avenue is a 29 story luxury condominium completed in 2008 on the southeast corner of 70th Street and West End Avenue on the Upper West Side. Designed by Costas Kondylis, who created many buildings along Riverside Boulevard for Donald Trump and Extell Development, the building was developed by Clarett Capital LLC, a joint venture between the Clarett Group, Prudential Real Estate Investors, and ING/Clarion. The 191 unit building features a distinctive architectural design with a white stone base and an all glass tower with setback, and has attracted notable residents including Jack McBrayer from "30 Rock" and "Wreck-It Ralph."
Apartments feature Brazilian Cabreuva hardwood floors and oversized floor-to-ceiling windows that flood units with natural light. The open kitchens are appointed with white oak cabinetry, black granite countertops with Bianco Lasa marble backsplashes, and Viking appliances with Waterworks sinks. Master bathrooms showcase marble floors with mosaic tile, Bianco Verde marble soaking tubs, separate glass enclosed showers, and walnut vanities. Many units offer Hudson River and sunset views, particularly the higher floor corner apartments, with some featuring private terraces and triple exposures.
The building offers an impressive array of amenities, including a wine tasting room developed in collaboration with Wine Enthusiast Magazine and a lobby designed by Celerie Kemble. The children's playroom with outdoor area was designed by Peter Sis. Additional amenities include 24 hour doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, state-of-the-art fitness center, residents' lounge with landscaped terrace, billiards room, screening/media room, on-site valet parking, bicycle storage, and personal storage.
The location provides easy access to both Riverside Park and Central Park, with the 72nd Street express subway station nearby offering 1, 2, and 3 train service. The building sits across from P.S. 199, the handsome school designed by Edward Durrell Stone in 1963, and is within walking distance of Lincoln Center's cultural attractions, Broadway shopping and dining, and the Hudson River Park. The combination of Kondylis' architectural design, high end finishes, and prime Upper West Side location has made this a sought after address in the neighborhood.
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240 Park Avenue South, completed in 2009, is a 17-story residential condominium building designed by renowned architect Charles Gwathmey of Gwathmey Siegel. Located at the intersection of Park Avenue South and 19th Street, the building was developed by Linjan Associates, with Yitzchak Tessler as a principal. The structure is notable for its distinctive curved glass corner elements and contemporary interpretation of masonry architecture using pre-cast stone elements.
The building contains 51 residences ranging from one to three bedrooms, with sizes spanning 805 to 2,700 square feet. Unlike typical glass-heavy modern buildings, it features intentionally wider spaces between windows to accommodate artwork display. Apartments boast 10 to 11-foot ceilings, and high-end finishes including Jet Mist granite countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerators, Kuepperbusch cooktops, and luxurious bathrooms with Rositano carved stone sinks and statuary white marble.
The lobby showcases sophisticated design elements including perforated leather walls, milk glass accents, and Pompignon limestone floors. Building amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, an entertainment library suite with daily Continental breakfast, a landscaped terrace, spa/sauna, and a basketball court.
Two full-floor penthouses crown the building, with the top floor penthouse notably designed to accommodate a private rooftop swimming pool. One particularly impressive penthouse features a 30-foot infinity pool constructed of custom blue Mosaic Bisazza with an infinity glass wall, offering panoramic views of Manhattan landmarks including the Empire State and Chrysler buildings.
Situated at the nexus of Flatiron, Gramercy, and Union Square neighborhoods, the building provides convenient access to multiple parks, high-end dining, shopping, and transportation options. The location at the intersection of these vibrant neighborhoods has made it a sought-after address in downtown Manhattan.
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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.
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Completed in 2007, Ariel East is a 37-story, 400-foot tall luxury condominium tower located on Broadway between 99th and 100th Streets on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Designed by Cetra/Ruddy for Extell Development Company, the building contains 64 residences and is distinguished by its reflective-glass façade with red piping accents and seven dramatic setbacks facing Broadway.
The development was made possible through the acquisition of air rights from St. Michael's Episcopal Church, and along with its sister building Ariel West across Broadway, significantly altered the northern skyline of the Upper West Side. The twin towers marked a notable shift in the area's architectural landscape, which had previously been dominated by landmarks like the Riverside Church and the Master Apartments.
Residents enjoy an extensive suite of amenities including a private theater, swimming pool, billiards lounge, La Palestra fitness center, garden, children's playroom, and pet spa. The building features several private terraces on the 8th, 16th, 21st, 27th, 33rd and 36th floors, and is situated adjacent to the historic Art Deco-style Metro Theater.
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521 Park Avenue was designed by William Boring, an American-born architect who studied architecture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts before returning to New York and joining the firm of McKim, Mead and White. The limestone building has been honored with numerous international design awards, including a gold medal for architecture from the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900.
521 Park Avenue was constructed as a cooperative in 1911, converted to a condominium in 1987, and currently has 24 units. The building has a full-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, a fitness center, and private storage that transfers with each unit. It also benefits from a location near Central Park, world-renowned restaurants, and top shopping. Pets, pied-a-terres, and flexible financing are allowed.
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The Urban Glass House at 330 Spring Street stands as Philip Johnson's final major residential development, completed in 2006 just after the legendary architect's death at age 98. Designed in collaboration with Alan Ritchie and taking direct inspiration from Johnson's iconic 1949 Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, this 12-story modernist building contains 40 units positioned at the coveted intersection of SoHo, TriBeCa, and the West Village. The building's clean International Style lines and cube-like form with strategic setbacks create a striking presence, while its name proves literal—floor-to-ceiling windows dominate every residence, with the penthouse alone featuring over 70 floor-to-ceiling windows providing 360-degree city and Hudson River views.
Interiors by renowned designer Annabelle Selldorf showcase a sophisticated palette of black, gray, and silver with custom details throughout. Most apartments feature 9'9" ceilings (the penthouse boasts 12' ceilings), distinctive white oak herringbone floors that echo the brick patterns of Johnson's original Glass House, and remote-controlled motorized window shades. The custom Bulthaup kitchens with stainless steel appliances and compressed black linoleum countertops reference modernist design principles, while bathrooms feature luxurious touches like radiant heated floors and deep soaking tubs. Many units offer expansive loft-like entertaining spaces, with some living areas stretching over 40 feet in length, and several apartments include private terraces with Hudson River views.
The crown jewel penthouse spans the entire top floor with 4,266 square feet of interior space plus nearly 1,600 square feet of wraparound terraces on three sides. This five-bedroom residence features a double-sided fireplace, multiple terrace access points, and unobstructed views spanning from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty. The building has attracted notable residents including performance artist Marina Abramović and gained pop culture recognition when apartment 6A was featured as Mafee's residence on the hit series "Billions." Full-service amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge, a private fitness center, bicycle storage, and cold storage for deliveries, cementing its status as one of Hudson Square's premier luxury condominiums.
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The Loft at 30 Crosby Street in NoLIta has attracted many notable celebrities since it first opened in 2000 and its apartments quickly became some of the most highly sought after in the city.
Landmark Development oversaw the conversion of 30 Crosby Street, which was formerly a manufacturing facility. Featuring high ceilings, custom cabinets, topnotch appliances and original architectural details throughout, the Loft’s 13 apartments also have open kitchens and spacious master bathrooms.
Amenities include a concierge, a garden, an aromatherapy system in the lobby and a full-time doorman. It is also situated in a convenient location that is close to countless restaurants and retail shops in the surrounding neighborhoods of TriBeCa, SoHo and NoHo.
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The Textile Building at 66 Leonard Street stands as one of TriBeCa's most distinguished residential conversions, originally designed in 1901 by Henry J. Hardenbergh, the renowned architect behind The Dakota and Plaza Hotel. This Beaux Arts landmark was thoughtfully converted from a commercial textile building to 46 luxury condominiums in 1999 by Chessed LLC, with Karl Fischer designing the conversion that added a penthouse floor. The building's façade features six Caduceus symbols and eight large cartouches, while the interior pays homage to its textile heritage with antique American textile displays and elevator doors embossed with weaving machine motifs.
Located in the TriBeCa East Historic District, this full-service boutique building offers an impressive array of amenities including a 24 hour doorman and concierge, a fitness center with steam room, and a residents' lounge with fireplace and full catering kitchen. The landscaped rooftop terrace features grilling areas and a children's play area with spectacular city views, complemented by a garden courtyard, bicycle room, and an on-site 50 car attended parking garage. The building maintains a pet friendly policy and provides private storage and package services with cold storage.
Apartments range from approximately 1,300 square feet to over 2,800 square feet, with some penthouses exceeding 7,000 square feet. Many units feature dramatic ceiling heights up to 22 feet in duplex layouts, original steel columns with exposed rivets, and wide-plank hardwood floors in Brazilian cherry, mahogany, or oak. Many apartments feature gas fireplaces, chef's kitchens with high end appliances from Sub-Zero, Thermador, and Miele, spa-like bathrooms with soaking tubs, walk-in closets, and individual climate control systems.
The building has attracted notable residents including celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who sold his apartment in 2004 for $3.25 million to Japanese pop star Hiromi Go, and Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. The prime TriBeCa location places residents steps from upscale dining destinations like The Odeon and Two Hands, Whole Foods, and multiple subway lines, making it one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted addresses.
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