Top New Condos (Post 2000)

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 Fairchild and Foster Condominium at 55 Vestry Street was constructed in 2009 but maintains the charm and character that define TriBeCa.

The pet-friendly building consists of 21 spacious loft apartments. Its developers ensured each of the residences was meticulously designed: all units feature walnut stained hardwood flooring and central air conditioning and heating, while many have 22-foot-high ceilings. Poggenpohl kitchens are equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, and master bathrooms have quality fixtures and polished floors.

Amenities at the Fairchild include an attended lobby, concierge service, live-in superintendent service, a refrigerated storeroom, a bike room, and private storage. Residents can also access all of the services the nearby Greenwich Hotel offers, including a fitness club, a spa and an indoor pool. 55 Vestry Street is close to the restaurants along Greenwich Street and the boutiques in SoHo, as well as public transportation.

The Park Laurel at 15 West 63rd Street is a distinctive 41-story condominium tower completed in 2000, designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and Costas Kondylis for developers Vornado Realty Trust and David Edelstein. The building's most striking feature is its large, stepped pyramidal top that makes it highly visible from Central Park. Built above and adjacent to the historic West Side YMCA, the tower preserves the landmark Romanesque-style façade of the former McBurney School while incorporating it into the modern structure. The light red brick was specifically chosen to harmonize with the neighboring YMCA building, creating an architecturally cohesive streetscape.

The building houses 56 luxury condominium apartments spanning floors 14 through 40, with nearly all units offering sweeping Central Park views. Apartments range from two to four bedrooms, with sizes varying dramatically from 1,309 square feet to over 7,000 square feet for full-floor units. Notable residences include a Charles Gwathmey-designed penthouse duplex with 360-degree views and 20-foot ceilings, and several full-floor apartments featuring expansive terraces overlooking Central Park. Common luxury finishes throughout the building include Calacatta Gold marble bathrooms, premium appliances from Sub-Zero, Miele, and Thermador, herringbone hardwood floors, and individual climate controls.

The development faced significant controversy during its 15-year planning process, with notable opponents including Madonna and other prominent residents who argued the tower would overwhelm the neighborhood. The project ultimately moved forward using inclusionary housing zoning, which allowed additional density in exchange for preserving affordable housing units. This air-rights development not only created the luxury tower but also expanded the historic YMCA facilities.

The Park Laurel offers white-glove service with 24-hour doorman and concierge, a fitness center, children's playroom, and bicycle storage. Its prime location provides immediate access to Central Park, Lincoln Center, and Columbus Circle, making it one of Manhattan's most coveted addresses for those seeking luxury living with unparalleled park views and cultural amenities.

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.

Metal Shutter Houses at 524 West 19th Street is an 11 story boutique condominium designed by Shigeru Ban, winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize, in collaboration with New York architect Dean Maltz. Completed in 2011 and developed by Jeff Spiritos of HEEA Development L.L.C. and Chelsea art dealer Klemens Gasser, the building contains just nine residential units above ground floor gallery space. The project evolved from a planned two story renovation in 2005 after the High Line's refurbishment triggered rezoning in West Chelsea, granting special development rights that allowed for a complete rebuild.

The building's defining feature is its motorized perforated metal shutters that allow residents to transform the façade's appearance. The main façade is divided into three bays, each with three layers: the signature metal shutters, a low glass railing, and large motorized window walls that fold upward to create what one observer called an "architectural ballet." This system enables 20-foot floor-to-ceiling glass walls to retract completely, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. By concentrating mechanicals in tall white lacquer storage units and embedding sliding door tracks and lighting directly into the slab, Ban eliminated the need for a plenum to maximize ceiling heights.

The building occupies a prime location in West Chelsea's gallery district, flanked by Frank O. Gehry's IAC headquarters and Annabelle Seldorf's terracotta banded 520 West 19th Street, and across from Jean Nouvel's 100 Eleventh Avenue. The site sits steps from the High Line and Hudson River Park, in what has been described as "the epicenter of modern architecture." The neighborhood's low-profile galleries and buildings allow for long city views, including sightlines to the Empire State Building from multiple units.

Apartments feature double-height living rooms with soaring 20-foot ceilings, custom Shigeru Ban designed kitchens with white Corian countertops and white matte lacquer cabinetry, and bathrooms finished in Bianco Dolomiti marble. Units range from duplexes to a triplex penthouse with more than 3,300 square feet of interior space and nearly 2,000 square feet of outdoor terraces. Common features include white oak flooring throughout, key locked elevator access, in-unit washer/dryers, and the building's signature upwardly pivoting glass walls opening to private balconies and terraces. One sixth floor duplex includes a 46-foot-long double-height living room, while the penthouse offers panoramic views from the Hudson River to the Midtown skyline from its private rooftop terrace.

The building provides full time doorman service and maintains Ban's minimalist aesthetic that blends traditional Japanese architecture with International Style modernism. The penthouse, which sold immediately when it hit the market in 2007, saw its deal fall through in 2010 after the buyer had extensively remodeled the space with traditional finishes. Ban and Maltz subsequently restored the original minimalist details, removing paneling and replacing a wood burning fireplace with a colorfully decorated flue rising to the 20-foot ceiling, preserving the architect's vision of what The New York Times called "a fantasy of modern living."

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. 

Superior Ink, a landmark of modern luxury in the West Village, blends elegant design with historical charm. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern and completed in 2009, the 17-story LEED-certified tower offers 62 meticulously crafted residences alongside seven townhouses inspired by Greenwich Village's 19th-century architecture. The tower’s light-orange brick façade features setbacks, arched windows, and a distinctive canopy, while the red-brick townhouses exude timeless sophistication with stoops, bay windows, and private gardens.

Residents enjoy premier amenities, including 24-hour concierge and doorman service, valet parking, a fitness center, yoga/Pilates studio, screening room, event lounge, and a children’s playroom. Additional features include private storage, a bike room, and beautifully landscaped terraces. Interiors boast Sub-Zero kitchens, marble-clad baths, and luxurious details throughout.

Situated at 400 West 12th Street, Superior Ink occupies the former site of the Superior Ink factory, placing it steps from Hudson River Park, the Meatpacking District, and the Whitney Museum. Its prime location seamlessly merges the charm of the West Village with the sophistication of nearby Chelsea and the High Line.

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.

The Laureate at 2150 Broadway stands as a distinguished 20-story condominium on the prime corner of West 76th Street and Broadway in the Upper West Side. Completed in 2010 by The Stahl Organization, this 71-unit building was designed by SLCE architects with interiors by the renowned Deborah Berke and Partners. The building's striking limestone façade features ornate balconies and a distinctive rounded corner, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the neighborhood's iconic pre-war architecture while offering contemporary luxury.

Residences range from spacious two bedroom units to expansive seven bedroom penthouses spanning over 4,000 square feet, many featuring private terraces with panoramic city and Hudson River views. Common apartment features include wide-plank walnut flooring, 10-foot ceilings, and Juliet balconies overlooking Broadway. The custom-designed kitchens showcase Sub-Zero and Viking appliances with quartzite countertops and stainless steel tile backsplashes, while master bathrooms are appointed with Bianco marble and distinctive Orion Blue marble wainscoting, radiant heated floors, and oversized soaking tubs. All units come equipped with Crestron smart home technology systems, in-unit washers and dryers, and energy-efficient sound-attenuated windows.

The building offers an impressive array of amenities including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, and full-service parking garage accessible from within the building. Residents enjoy access to landscaped common terraces, a fitness center, and a music room featuring a baby grand player piano. Amenities include two children's playrooms with an outdoor playground, while additional conveniences encompass bike storage, a pet spa, and private storage units. The location places residents steps from the Beacon Theater, Zabar's, and numerous restaurants, with convenient access to public transportation throughout the culturally rich Upper West Side.

Designed by renowned architects Tsai & McGowan, River Lofts is comprised of a newly constructed 13-story tower on Laight Street and an impeccably restored Romanesque Revival loft warehouse on Washington Street.

The Washington Street building has 30 lofts and 92 Laight Street contains 38 residences. Apartments range in size from 1,100 to 3,900 square feet.

Lofts feature oversized, triple-glazed windows, 10-foot ceilings, integrated sound systems, high-speed wiring and cable, central air conditioning and walnut hardwood floors. Spacious master bedroom suites have dressing rooms and limestone spa bathrooms; eat-in-kitchens have custom cabinetry and premium appliances. Separate laundry rooms are equipped with ample storage space and double washers and dryers.

River Lofts has a courtyard, a fitness center, a bike room, storage rooms and a parking garage with direct elevator access. Its TriBeCa location across West Street from the Hudson River Park is near many restaurants, cafes and boutiques.