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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 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.

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."

111 Central Park North is a 19-story boutique condominium with 48 apartments, completed in 2006 and designed by Hillier Architecture and SCLE Architects. Developed by the Athena Group under Louis M. Dubin, the blue-glass-clad building sits at the northwest corner of Lenox Avenue, directly across from Central Park. The building's exclusivity is enhanced by its focus on larger residences—no studios or one-bedrooms—creating an intimate community.

The building's apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed Central Park views, white oak hardwood floors, and high-end finishes including Viking appliances and marble countertops. Many units include private balconies or terraces, with sizes typically ranging from 1,900 to 2,000 square feet for two and three-bedroom layouts. The crown jewel is a triplex penthouse spanning 3,557 square feet with 1,668 square feet of private terraces, featuring 30-foot ceilings and an original glass-and-steel spiral staircase by Dean Maltz. Notable residents have included Yankees outfielder Suzuki Ichiro.

Residents enjoy comprehensive amenities including 24/7 doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, second-floor common roof deck, party room, and cold storage. The building features a 41-car garage with many units including deeded parking spaces—a significant value in Manhattan. The location offers exceptional convenience with the 2/3 subway lines directly at the building entrance and multiple bus routes stopping in front, providing 15-20 minute access to Midtown while being steps from Central Park attractions like the Harlem Meer, Lasker Rink, and the Conservatory Garden.

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.

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.

The Four Seasons Private Residences at 30 Park Place, located where Tribeca meets the Financial District, enjoy the architecture of Robert A.M. Stern Architects and the amenities and services of the Four Seasons. The condominiums start on the 39th floor, where opulent interiors radiate Great Gatsby-style luxury and spectacular views open in all directions: Neo-Gothic ornament of the Woolworth Building comes in close view to the east; Downtown rises to the south; the Hudson River spans to the west; the skyscrapers of Midtown loom to the north.

The 38th floor of the building is home to a residents-only amenity package that includes a fitness center and yoga studio, a conservatory, a private dining room, a children's playroom, and a lounge with access to loggias. Residents also enjoy access to the Four Seasons services and amenities, which include a 75-foot lap pool, ballroom facilities, meeting rooms, a Four Seasons bar and lounge, and Wolfgang Puck's CUT restaurant.

Brookfield Place, the Perelman Arts Center, Hudson River Park, and Washington Market Park are a short distance away. Transportation options include the Chambers Street A/C and 1 trains, the Park Place 2/3 trains, and the World Trade Center E and PATH trains.

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.