Top New Condos (Post 2000)

The Sterling Mason building at 71 Laight Street is one of Tribeca's most sought-after condominium loft conversions. Loved for its location, stunning design, and gorgeous interiors, the project was designed by noted architect Morris Adjmi and takes a six-story Tribeca loft building replicates the original 1906 red-brick masonry building with a new light-gray twin with concrete panels and a metallic finish.

Within, Gachot Studios has blended refined finishes with soaring ceilings and other classic loft details, with bespoke finishes like Henrybuilt kitchens. A four-bedroom duplex penthouse sits at the building’s pinnacle offering 5,000 square feet of interior space and a 1,065-square-foot private terrace.

Unlike many of the neighborhood’s authentic lofts, this one is blessed with the kind of amenities you’d find in a high-rise, including a concierge, a doorman, a porter and a resident manager, a children’s play space designed in collaboration with the 92nd Street Y, a fitness center and a 12-car garage.

From La Garconne to Locanda Verde, Bubby’s and Ear Inn, the western Tribeca neighborhood, near Soho and the West Village, is a cornucopia of shopping, restaurants and waterfront enjoyment in the form of Hudson River Park, the Tribeca dog run and much more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

160 Wooster Street was originally intended to be 43 rental units, but it was reconfigured into 15 loft-style apartments in 2005.

Residences offer flexible floor plans to adapt to changing lifestyles. The two duplex penthouses have custom-designed staircases and expansive terraces. Apartments range in size from 1,400 to 3,500 square feet, with two ground floor commercial units. Most are corner apartments, allowing for open views and sun-drenched rooms. They also have ceilings more than 10 feet high, white oak hardwood floors, wood-frame windows, video intercom and security systems and washers and dryers. Units are also equipped with individually controlled heating and air-conditioning systems.

Amenities include a common roof garden, private basement storage and a separate service entrance with elevator access; there are also two key-locked passenger elevators. Convenient to NoHo, Greenwich Village, NoLita and Little Italy, 160 Wooster Street is well-served by public transportation and is close to many restaurants, art galleries and boutiques.

The Caledonia, a 24-story mixed-use development at 450 West 17th Street, opened in 2008 on the former site of the Chelsea Garden Center. Designed by Handel Architects with interiors by Clodagh, this Related Companies project uniquely combines 190 condominium apartments in the main tower with 288 rental units in an adjacent 8-story wing, including 58 permanently affordable units. While residents share an elegant lobby featuring Richard Serra-inspired design elements, cascading water features, and sandstone walls, separate elevator systems serve the condo and rental sections. The building's developers contributed $28 million to the High Line Park and positioned the property directly adjacent to the elevated park with direct access, while sitting across from the landmark Chelsea Market.

Apartments throughout the building showcase consistent high-end finishes, including bamboo plank flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and premium appliance packages featuring Sub-Zero refrigerators, Wolf cooktops, Viking ovens, and Miele dishwashers. Bathrooms are appointed with quartzite countertops, vessel sinks, and custom Watermark fixtures inspired by ancient Etruscan metals. The building offers over 180 different floor plans ranging from studios to expansive four-bedroom units, with some featuring private terraces up to 1,700 square feet. Notable units include corner apartments with dramatic city and Hudson River views, particularly on higher floors overlooking Hudson Yards and the Manhattan skyline.

The Caledonia's amenities rival those of luxury hotels, anchored by an on-site Equinox fitness center with kids' club (separate membership required), along with a landscaped sun terrace equipped with BBQ areas and outdoor showers. Additional facilities include a Zen meditation garden designed by HM White, children's playroom, pet spa services by Dog City, bicycle storage, parking garage, and a library lounge with fireplace. The building maintains 24-hour doorman and concierge services, plus business facilities including a conference room and residents' entertainment lounge.

What sets the Caledonia apart is its exceptionally low common charges for a luxury building of this caliber, combined with 421-a tax abatement benefits and its prime location at the intersection of Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and West Village. The building's direct High Line access and proximity to Chelsea Market, Hudson River Park, and major transportation hubs make it one of downtown Manhattan's most sought-after addresses, representing the first luxury condominium built directly on the High Line corridor.

50 West Street is a striking 64-story, 779-foot glass tower designed by renowned architect Helmut Jahn that has become a defining feature of the Financial District skyline. The building's distinctive curved glass façade with stainless steel spandrels and slanted top angling toward One World Trade Center houses 191 luxury condominium apartments developed by Time Equities. Notable residents have included Wendy Williams, and the building attracts buyers seeking premium downtown living with spectacular harbor and city views.

The tower's apartments, with interiors by Thomas Juul-Hansen, consistently feature floor-to-ceiling curved windows that maximize natural light and views, particularly in southeast-facing units that offer double-height living spaces overlooking the Statue of Liberty. Common high-end finishes throughout include wide-plank white oak hardwood floors, custom walnut cabinetry, granite waterfall islands, and premium Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. The building's penthouses boast 20-foot ceilings in their great rooms, while many units feature spa-like marble bathrooms with radiant heated floors, Toto toilets with bidets, and glass-enclosed rain showers. Several apartments are configured as duplexes with dramatic double-height living rooms.

Residents enjoy over 30,000 square feet of amenities across four floors, highlighted by The Observatory on the 64th floor—a spectacular outdoor entertaining space with panoramic views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Additional amenities include a 60-foot lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness center with golf simulator, sauna and steam rooms, children's playroom, screening room, and 24-hour concierge service. The building's prime location offers easy access to Battery Park, multiple subway lines, and the upcoming West Thames Pedestrian Bridge that will connect directly to Battery Park City, making it a coveted address for luxury downtown living.

Completed in 2008, Chelsea Stratus at 101 West 24th Street stands as a 40-story, 491-foot tower that was the tallest condominium in Chelsea at the time of its construction. Developed by LCOR on a former Con Edison parking lot, this gray-tinted glass building was the first condominium tower to rise in the former flower district following a late 1990s rezoning. The building houses approximately 204 units ranging from studios to three-bedroom penthouses, with the majority being one- and two-bedroom residences. The lobby features distinctive slate walls and a waterfall, setting an elegant tone for the building.

The apartments showcase high-end finishes throughout, including Macassar ebony cabinetry, Pietra Cardosa stone countertops, and premium appliances from Sub-Zero, Fisher & Paykel, and GE Monogram. Most units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies with slightly angled sides, and ceiling heights ranging from 9'3" to 11 feet. Particularly notable is Residence 3A, a rare townhouse-style unit with an extraordinary 441-square-foot private garden courtyard, and several corner units offering panoramic views of the Empire State Building, Hudson River, and downtown skyline including One World Trade Center.

Chelsea Stratus offers an impressive amenity package anchored by a Thomas Balsley-designed rooftop deck spanning the entire 40th floor with panoramic city views, BBQ grills, and a dog run. The building features a state-of-the-art fitness center with an indoor basketball court, a 3,000-square-foot residents' lounge with fireplace and billiards, a catering kitchen, and an outdoor landscaped garden. Additional services include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, making it a full-service luxury condominium.

The building's prime Chelsea location places residents within walking distance of Madison Square Park, Eataly, and the vibrant dining and shopping scenes of both Chelsea and the Flatiron District. The High Line is just four blocks west, while excellent public transportation access includes F/M, 1, R/W, C/E, and PATH trains. The building's base contains 16,000 square feet of retail space, and the property welcomes pets, pied-à-terres, and investors.

The Chelsea Enclave, completed in 2010 at 177 Ninth Avenue, is a 7-story residential condop building integrated into the historic General Theological Seminary complex in Chelsea. Developed by the Brodsky Organization and designed by Polshek Partnership Architects, the building replaced the 1960s-era Sherrill Hall with a modern interpretation that respects the seminary's Gothic Revival architecture through matching red-brick façades and thoughtful design elements.

The building contains 53 residences featuring interiors designed by Alan Wanzenberg, ranging from one-bedroom units to expansive penthouses with private terraces. Many apartments offer views of the seminary's private garden known as 'The Close,' and feature high-end finishes including Wolf ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and marble bathrooms with radiant heating.

Residents enjoy exclusive access to the seminary's block-long European-style garden, a unique amenity in Manhattan. The building's comprehensive service package includes 24-hour doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, and valet parking garage. Additional amenities feature a fitness center, children's playroom, bicycle storage, and a landscaped roof deck with grilling stations.

Penthouse units are particularly notable, with some offering duplex configurations and extensive private outdoor spaces. One penthouse features 2,008 square feet of wrap-around terrace, while others include private roof terraces ranging from 570 to 893 square feet. The building's varied floor plans accommodate different lifestyle needs, with many units featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple exposures.

The Chelsea Enclave operates as a condop, combining cooperative ownership structure with condominium rules. Its location provides easy access to the High Line, Chelsea Market, the Meatpacking District, and Chelsea's renowned art gallery district. The building's integration with the seminary complex creates a unique urban sanctuary, offering residents a rare combination of historic context and modern luxury.

In 2011, the Brodsky Organization further expanded its presence in the area through a $47.5 million deal with the seminary, acquiring additional properties including three townhouses and converting 422 West 20th Street into residential units.