Top New Condos (Post 2000)

211 Elizabeth Street is a seven-story red brick boutique condominium on the corner of Prince and Elizabeth Streets in Nolita, designed by Roman and Williams as their first ground up residential project. The building contains just 15 residences and won the 2010 Palladio Award for its handcrafted brick façade, which was laid by traditional Irish masons. The developer, 16 Prince Street LLC, is led by Robert A. Siegel and Peter Manning, a Tony Award winning producer. The design intentionally echoes late 19th and early 20th century New York residential architecture, with Stephen Alesch noting the building scores a 6 out of 10 in design complexity compared to landmarks like the Puck Building.

Residences feature solid walnut herringbone floors throughout, wood burning fireplaces with oversized mantles, and grand double hung windows. Kitchens are trimmed in walnut with hand painted black cabinetry (some units feature cerulean), Danish oiled wood countertops, custom Roman and Williams designed brass hardware, and Sub-Zero refrigerators alongside Viking ranges and Miele appliances. Nine-foot-high French doors typically separate living and dining areas, while all trim, casings, windows, and doors are finished in high gloss black oil paint. Bathrooms are clad in Calacatta Gold marble with solid brass fixtures, separate showers, and deep soaking tubs with radiant heated floors.

Notable apartments include Residence 2N, the largest two bedroom at 1,688 square feet with the building's highest ceilings at 11 feet and a unique six-sided living room layout. Residence 4S served as the developer's model home and showcases the full range of bespoke details and craftsmanship. Unit sizes range from 788 square feet for one-bedrooms to over 1,600 square feet for two bedrooms, with select units including washer dryers and private storage cages.

The building offers white glove services including a doorman, concierge, and full-time superintendent, along with a fitness center, bicycle storage, private basement storage, and a landscaped roof terrace with 360-degree views of lower Manhattan. The location provides immediate access to the Elizabeth Street Garden, world class dining and shopping in Nolita, and multiple subway lines. Notable residents have included Billy Joel, Gabriel Byrne, Karlie Kloss, and Josh Kushner.

345 Meatpacking is an 11-story boutique condominium with just 37 units at 345 West 14th Street, developed by DDG Partners and completed in 2013-2014. The building stands out architecturally with its light-gray Danish Kolumba brick façade and distinctive bronze accents on the top three floors, designed by architect H. Thomas O'Hara. The site had remained vacant since 2006 and was originally planned for development by Jay-Z and Andre Balazs before DDG acquired it.

The building gained attention in 2012 when it was wrapped in a reproduction of Yayoi Kusama's "Yellow Trees" artwork to coincide with the artist's Whitney Museum retrospective. Located at the intersection of the Meatpacking District, West Village, and Chelsea, residents enjoy proximity to the High Line, Chelsea Market, and world-class dining. Notable residents have included NHL player Mats Zuccarello.

Apartments feature consistently high-end finishes including 7.5-inch wide Austrian white oak plank floors, oxidized oak millwork with bronze detailing, and honed Absolute Black granite countertops throughout. Kitchens are equipped with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Bosch appliances, while bathrooms showcase Spanish Travertine marble in master suites and handcrafted Moroccan ceramic tile in secondary baths. Many units include private terraces, and the penthouse duplex spans 3,734 square feet with nearly 2,000 square feet of outdoor space across four terraces and a private rooftop.

Building amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a landscaped rooftop deck with Manhattan views, a fitness center with oak floors and timber joists, bike storage, and a rainwater collection system. The lobby features vaulted ceilings, a cantilevered steel and brass concierge desk, and custom Lindsey Adelman lighting, all beneath the building's signature landscaped entrance marquee.

The Greenwich Street Project at 497 Greenwich Street is a former industrial space in SoHo that was converted and expanded in 2003.

It is one of the most distinct new developments in Lower Manhattan, with a rippling glass façade and six small protruding parapet balconies. It offers residents varied floor plans and modern loft living. Apartments are spacious, with some rooms measuring longer than 30 feet. Kitchens and master bathrooms are equipped with topnotch appliances and fixtures and distinguished by impressive architectural details.

Amenities at the Greenwich Street Project include a multi-level fitness center, an endless swimming pool, a sauna, storage space, a screening and meeting room, a private garden and wine storage. It is convenient to many restaurants, retail stores, art galleries and nightlife and is close to TriBeCa.

41 Bond Street is a seven unit boutique condominium in NoHo, completed in 2011 by developer DDG Partners and designed by DDG Design. The building's distinctive façade is handcrafted from bluestone sourced from New York State and features landscaped window planters equipped with an integrated irrigation system. DDG took over the project in 2009 from Adam Gordon, who had originally commissioned architect Steven Harris to design a limestone building with metal shutters, but DDG opted for their signature bluestone approach used previously at 24 Warren Street. The building offers 24 hour doorman and concierge service with card access security.

Most residences are full floor units ranging from approximately 2,592 to 2,627 square feet with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Common features across apartments include private elevator entry, 11 foot ceilings, 7.5 inch wide plank Austrian oak floors with radiant heating, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The signature 45 foot south facing great rooms feature wet bars and three sided fireplaces with Carrara marble mantels and bluestone surrounds, leading to 33 foot angled balconies. One residence was designed by AD 100 interior designer Shawn Henderson.

Kitchens are outfitted with Carrara marble countertops and Ann Sacks backsplashes, custom solid wood framed cabinets with lacquer panels, and high end appliances including Wolf six burner dual fuel ranges, fully integrated 36 inch Gaggenau refrigerators and freezers, Miele dishwashers and hoods, and Sharp drawer microwaves. Master bathrooms feature Carrara marble slabs, Pietra Cardosa vanities with Kohler sinks, freestanding soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and private water closet rooms. All units include in-unit vented washers and dryers, multi-zone heating and cooling, and are wired for home automation.

The building includes two special residences: a 2,700 square foot duplex penthouse with over 1,500 square feet of private rooftop space across four exposures, featuring an outdoor gas grill and shower, and a 3,381 square foot townhouse duplex with a rare 1,714 square foot private garden, plus a lower level recreation and screening room with projection system and home office. The location on Bond Street places residents at the center of downtown Manhattan, bordered by Soho, Nolita, the East Village, and Greenwich Village, with access to the neighborhood's restaurants, galleries, and shopping.

7 Wooster Street is a seven story red brick condominium building located on a cobblestone street at the southern end of SoHo, just north of Canal Street. Converted to condominiums in 2005, the boutique building was constructed in 2004 and benefits from a 421(a) tax abatement. With only two units per floor, the building offers keyed elevator access to semi private landings, providing residents with notable privacy. The location provides convenient access to TriBeCa, Little Italy, and Chinatown, along with the neighborhood's galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.

Apartments at 7 Wooster Street are configured as two and three bedroom layouts with 2.5 bathrooms, running the full 60 foot length of the building. Units feature windows on three sides, high ceilings, and foyer entrances, with some apartments including balconies or wood burning fireplaces. The lofts offer bleached oak floors, multi zone central air conditioning, in-unit washer dryers, and abundant closet space including walk in closets in the master suites. Private storage units and bike storage are available in the basement.

Kitchens are outfitted with pearwood Poggenpohl cabinetry and top of the line appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele gas cooktops, Thermador combination ovens with convection and microwave, Bosch or Asko dishwashers, and Grohe fixtures. Wine coolers with multi zone temperature control and silestone countertops complete the kitchen package.

Master bathrooms feature Kohler two person cast iron soaking tubs, glass enclosed showers, limestone countertops and shower surrounds, Bisazza glass tile flooring, and recessed medicine cabinets. Toto water closets and Watermark fixtures are installed throughout the bathrooms. Building services include a full time superintendent, package collection and delivery, and a pet friendly policy.

Designed by Asymptote Architects, 166 Perry Street is an eight-story, 24-unit condominium distinguished by its sculptural glass façade and innovative design. Developed by Charles Blaichman, Richard Born, Ira Druckier, and Bella Sekons, this striking mid-block residence offers a contemporary contrast to the nearby Richard Meier towers while seamlessly integrating with the historic charm of the West Village.

Completed in 2008, the building’s rippling glass façade, cascading windows, and dramatic entrance—featuring a perforated metal scrim and mechanized blue-glass doors—make it one of the city's most visually compelling small residential buildings.

All residences are corner units, maximizing light and views, while a setback at the sixth floor and a distinctive glass cornice enhance the building’s sculptural presence. Inside, the lobby is designed as a futuristic capsule with white lacquered walls, silver-leather seating, and polished concrete floors with brushed-aluminum insets.

Amenities include a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a private fitness center, storage facilities, and exclusive room service and pantry stocking by Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Perry Street restaurant. Residents also enjoy a rooftop terrace with panoramic Midtown and Downtown skyline views. Ideally situated near Hudson River Park, the Whitney Museum, and premier West Village and Meatpacking District dining and nightlife, 166 Perry Street offers a rare blend of avant-garde design and luxury living in one of Manhattan’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

The 19-story limestone-clad condominium residence at 135 East 79th Street on the Upper East Side is known to be among the city’s best pre-war-style apartment buildings constructed in the post-war era. A pair of 22-foot-tall espaliered pear tree sculptures flank the arched entrance; antique ground floor window grilles were made by the firm that fabricated the gates for Buckingham Palace; the lobby floor is laid in patterned travertine slab stonework, while antique French gilded bronze chandeliers hang beneath a double-height vaulted ceiling. Within are 32 large 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom apartments, several with terraces, topped by a handful of dazzling penthouses. Amenities include a full-time doorman and concierge, a landscaped private garden courtyard, a fitness center with private training studio, a residents’ lounge with a catering kitchen and a club/game room overlooking the garden. Private wine cellars, bicycle storage and private storage are also available. The building’s location is classic Upper East Side, a couple of blocks from Central Park, Museum Mile and Madison Avenue shopping and restaurants like Cafe Boulud. Cult favorites like Soul Cycle, Candle 79 and H & H Bagels are steps away to sustain everyday life.

The Pearline Soap Factory building is a seven-unit boutique condominium constructed in 2008 and named in honor of the tenant that once stood on the site at 414 Washington Street. The building was designed to honor its historic surroundings, and every full-floor home is reached via key-locked elevator.