Top New Condos (Post 2000)

The Astor Place at 445 Lafayette Street is a 21-story residential tower completed in 2004, distinguished by its undulating glass façade and curved architectural design. The building contains 39 residences ranging from 1,449 to 4,156 square feet, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary finishes. Designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates, the building stands as a notable architectural landmark at the intersection of Lafayette Street, Astor Place, and Fourth Avenue.

The project's development history included earlier unrealized designs by renowned architects Rem Koolhaus and Frank Gehry before Related Companies commissioned Gwathmey Siegel for the final design. The building sits on land owned by Cooper Union, which created a 99-year lease arrangement for the development.

Residences feature high-end finishes including cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, and premium appliances from Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele. Building amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, private storage, and direct access to a parking garage. Located at the crossroads of NoHo, the East Village, Greenwich Village, and the Bowery, the building sits in one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods with excellent access to transportation, dining, and cultural attractions.

The Baccarat Residences at 20 West 53rd Street stand as a pinnacle of luxury living in Midtown Manhattan, marrying exceptional architectural design with unparalleled service. Rising 50 stories above the city, this mixed-use tower houses 61 private residences atop 114 luxurious hotel rooms. Residents enter a private entrance and lobby but can enjoy the hotel’s five-star amenities, including the Spa de La Mer, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and world-class dining.

The tower’s location, directly across from the Museum of Modern Art and moments from Fifth Avenue, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center, provides easy access to premier shopping, dining, and cultural experiences in one of New York’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Many north-facing homes have glimpses of Central Park.

Architecturally, the Baccarat’s sleek and minimalist exterior by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill serves as a refined “jewel case” for the tower’s opulent interiors. Designed by Tony Ingrao, the interiors showcase a striking aesthetic, featuring dark wood paneling, rich marble accents, and an impressive Baccarat crystal wall behind the concierge desk that embodies the building’s commitment to elegance. The double-height lobby is framed by fluted marble columns, creating a sense of grandeur upon entry, while the tower itself is setback from its base.

Within the Baccarat Residences, amenities cater to every aspect of luxury living. A full-time doorman, concierge, and valet service ensure convenience, while private lounges, a curated courtyard, and outdoor entertainment spaces provide residents with exclusive retreats. The building also includes on-site parking and a bike room.

The design extends to the smallest details: smoked oak paneling lines the elevators, while the north and south façades incorporate sculpted grooves between floors for a sense of dimensionality. The building’s base is adorned with vertical mullions and canopies, giving the lower levels an airy, sophisticated feel that complements the warm tones of the Baccarat crystals. The side façades feature angled window surrounds, enhancing the tower’s visual texture and creating dynamic light and shadow play.

The Baccarat’s site has a rich history, previously occupied by the Donnell Library, a building known for its 1950 Spartan design by Aymar Embury II and Edgar I. Williams. The Donnell was sold in 2007, with plans for a luxury hotel connected to the nearby 21 Club; however, these plans fell through, eventually leading to the Baccarat’s development. Today, the Baccarat Residences stand amid other historic buildings and landmarks, such as St. Thomas Episcopal Church, the CBS Building, and the Jean Nouvel-designed 53 West 53red Street. 

Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier, 165 Charles Street stands as the third and southernmost tower in a celebrated trio of modern residential buildings that transformed the West Village waterfront when it opened in 2005. This 16-story boutique condominium distinguishes itself from its Perry Street siblings by being the only building where Meier designed both the exteriors and interiors, delivering fully finished residences complete with custom details down to the doorknobs. The building houses 30 apartments plus one penthouse, with most floors featuring two river-facing units, and won the AIA 2005 Housing Design Award for its architectural excellence.

The building has attracted an impressive roster of high-profile residents, including Calvin Klein, Natalie Portman, Martha Stewart, Princess Khaliya Aga Khan, and the Winklevoss Twins, along with gallery owner Barbara Gladstone and fashion designer Norma Kamali. Apartments feature 11-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling triple-paned windows, and wide-plank Wenge wood floors, with river-facing units offering private balconies and unobstructed Hudson River views. The residences are organized around island kitchen units that allow living spaces to flow seamlessly, while select floors feature unique layouts including double-height living rooms and convertible spaces.

Residents enjoy white-glove amenities including 24-hour concierge service, a 50-foot infinity-edge pool with cascading waterfall in a double-height atrium, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 36-seat screening room with custom Meier-designed leather seating. Each apartment comes with a private wine cellar capable of storing 360 bottles, while the building's prime West Village location provides direct access to Hudson River Park and proximity to the neighborhood's renowned dining and shopping. The building's position offers the best southern views of Lower Manhattan among the three Meier towers, making it a coveted address that sold out in record time upon completion.

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.

Riverhouse at One Rockefeller Park is a 32-story, LEED Gold-certified condominium that opened in 2008 in Battery Park City. Designed by Polshek Partnership LLC with interiors by David Rockwell, the building features a distinctive U-shaped configuration with a 14-story west wing facing the Hudson River, a 13-story east wing facing Lower Manhattan, and a 32-story central tower. The handsome red-brick structure, also known by its various addresses including 300 Murray Street and 2 River Terrace, houses 243 apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms, including rare duplex units that offer townhouse-style living with river views.

As one of the first residential buildings to achieve LEED Gold certification, Riverhouse incorporates extensive green technology including twice-filtered air and water systems, triple-glazed windows, year-round humidity control, and sustainable materials like bamboo flooring and teak cabinetry. The apartments typically feature David Rockwell-designed kitchens with custom Italian teak cabinetry by Schiffini, Corian countertops, and high-end Energy Star appliances from Sub-Zero, Thermador, and Miele. Many units boast high ceilings, open floor plans, and luxurious bathrooms with travertine marble, frameless glass showers, and Neptune soaking tubs. The building's "J" line apartments are particularly coveted, with only one resale occurring in over 12 years.

The building offers extensive amenities including a 50-foot lap pool with pool house, fitness center with yoga studio, concierge service, attended parking, and unique features like a dog spa and the Treehouse Lounge. Notably, Riverhouse houses both the Poets House (the premier independent poetry library in the United States) and a New York Public Library branch. The prime Battery Park City location provides residents with direct access to Rockefeller Park and the Hudson River waterfront, while being steps from Tribeca, Brookfield Place, Whole Foods, and numerous dining and entertainment options.

Celebrity residents have included Leonardo DiCaprio, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, Tyra Banks, Cobie Smulders, Oliver Stone, and Dave Gahan, reflecting the building's appeal to high-profile buyers seeking luxury waterfront living with environmental consciousness. The combination of sustainable design, premium finishes, comprehensive amenities, and prime location has established Riverhouse as one of downtown Manhattan's most desirable residential addresses.

211 Elizabeth Street is situated in Nolita and boasts elegant residences.

It is located on the southwest corner of Prince and Elizabeth Streets and all units feature expansive layouts and oversized windows. Many residences have high ceilings and modern kitchens and bathrooms have topnotch, premium appliances, detailed touches and clean finishes.

Residents can access such amenities as basement storage, a fitness center and a roof deck. Its prime location is near many shops and restaurants in NoLiTa and also allows for easy travel to SoHo, NoHo and the East Village. Notable celebrities including Billy Joel and Gabriel Byrne have purchased homes in 211 Elizabeth Street.

Designed by Costas Kondylis, One Morton Square is located in the West Village. It was completed in 2004 and contains 283 residences.

One Morton Square combines towers along West Street with low-rise buildings on the remainder of the block. There are seven townhouses with bay windows, 147 lofts – some of which were delivered finished – and 135 rental apartments. Lofts and townhouses range in size from 1,160 square feet to 4,000 square feet.

Units have 10-foot-high ceilings, sprawling open floor plans and oversized windows that offer city and river views. Bedrooms are spacious and spa-like bathrooms have polished limestone and marble throughout. Gourmet kitchens have top-of-the-line, stainless steel appliances. Several units have outdoor areas.

One Morton Square offers such amenities as a full-time doorman and concierge, a children’s playroom and activity center, in-house valet service, a 3,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness club and a landscaped courtyard. It is also convenient to the West Village and the Meatpacking District.

109 Greene Street, also known as The Lofts at Greene Street II, is a 7 story boutique condominium completed in 2005 on one of SoHo's most coveted cobblestone blocks. Developed by Goldman Properties and designed by Cook + Fox, the building is a striking modern interpretation of the neighborhood's historic cast iron architecture, featuring I-beam and riveted girders in the style of early 20th Century bridge construction. The façade is painted in two tones of gray with large black framed windows, creating an aesthetic that is both historic and high tech. With only 15 residential apartments, the building offers 24 hour doorman service, keyed elevator access, private storage, and a pet friendly policy that allows corporate ownership, pied-à-terre use, and 90% financing.

Apartments throughout the building feature soaring 13 foot ceilings, central air conditioning, and keyed elevator access that opens directly into each unit. Common finishes include gas fireplaces, herringbone or wide plank oak floors, marble kitchens and bathrooms, and high end appliances from Sub-Zero, Miele, Wolf, and Fisher & Paykel. Most units include in-unit washer/dryer, custom closets, and generous storage. The typical layout places east facing living spaces with oversized windows overlooking Greene Street, while bedrooms face west with open sky views. Two bedroom units span approximately 1,740 square feet and often feature double height entrance galleries and curved staircases connecting the levels.

Larger residences include three bedroom lofts of around 2,550 square feet, among the building's most spacious offerings. The duplex penthouses are particularly notable, with over 1,400 square feet of private outdoor space across three levels, including landscaped terraces with gas grills and fire pits, private balconies off the primary bedroom, and roof decks with panoramic SoHo views. Recent penthouse renovations have incorporated smart home technology with integrated Savant systems, built in Sonos speakers, and motorized shades throughout.

The building sits between Spring and Prince Streets, surrounded by world class shopping including Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Fendi, and Dior at street level, along with notable restaurants such as Mercer Kitchen, Cipriani Downtown, and Ladurée. Despite its central SoHo location with easy subway access, the block remains notably quiet, as it is one of the rare streets in the neighborhood without bars or restaurants. As a non AIR building, 109 Greene Street offers greater purchase flexibility than many other SoHo properties.

The Touraine is a 15 story boutique condominium at 132 East 65th Street on the southeast corner of Lexington Avenue, completed in 2013 by Toll Brothers. Designed by H. Thomas O'Hara with façade work by French born architect Lucien Lagrange, the building contains just 22 residences ranging from one bedroom units to a duplex penthouse. The architecture features a three story rusticated limestone base, setbacks at the 12th and 13th floors, and a mansard roof, with an arched two story entrance leading to a double-height lobby with a curved staircase and chandelier. The building's name was chosen for its French character after Toll Brothers rejected the previous developer's plan to call it Olivia.

Apartments feature enclosed kitchens with Calacatta marble countertops, Gaggenau appliances, and Sub-Zero refrigerators, along with eat in areas in many units. Bathrooms are outfitted with Waterworks fixtures and Italian Calacatta and Arctic gray marble. Ceilings range from 9.6 to 11 feet, with the penthouses enjoying the highest ceiling heights. Flooring includes 5 inch plank ash wood and herringbone patterns in some units. The duplex Penthouse 1 spans two floors with a fireplace, four bedrooms, and a private rooftop deck, while Penthouse 4 offers four bedrooms with 50 linear feet of living and entertaining space across the den, living, and dining rooms.

The building provides 24 hour concierge service, a residents library, a barrel vaulted wine cellar with private lockers for over 100 bottles, a fitness center, and a landscaped rooftop terrace with an outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include refrigerated storage, bicycle storage, personal storage bins, and a package room. Many units benefit from a 421-A tax abatement, and the building is pet friendly. The location offers proximity to Central Park, Madison Avenue shopping, and the Lexington Avenue subway.