Top New Condos (Post 2000)

Completed in 2015, 50 United Nations Plaza is a striking 43 story tower designed by renowned architect Sir Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, marking his first completed residential project in New York City. Developed by Zeckendorf Development and Global Holdings Inc., the building houses just 88 condominium apartments across its elegant glass façade, which features Foster's signature deep bay windows unified by a delicate horizontal grid of stainless steel tubes that reference New York's Art Deco heritage. Located directly across from the United Nations complex in Midtown East, the building offers a gated entry through a landscaped motor court, creating an exceptionally private and secure environment with only two residences per floor on most levels.

The building provides white glove service with a full staff including a 24 hour resident manager, concierge, doormen, valet, and porters. Amenities rival those of a luxury hotel, featuring a 75 foot swimming pool, state of the art fitness center managed by The Wright Fit, sauna, steam and massage rooms, plus practical conveniences like cold storage for groceries, bike storage, and on site valet parking. A conference room and children's playroom round out the offerings, while the dramatic lobby showcases a large waterfall and exotic fireplace.

Apartments range from 2 to 3 bedrooms, with select units featuring rare 14 foot ceilings and some spanning over 3,000 square feet. Common luxury finishes throughout include floor to ceiling bay windows with East River and skyline views, solid white oak hardwood floors, Poliform white lacquer cabinetry, honed absolute black granite countertops, and top tier appliances from Miele, Sub Zero, and Bosch. Bathrooms are clad in white Sivec marble with Foster + Partners designed teak vanities, Dornbracht fittings, and radiant heated floors, while in unit Miele washer/dryers and motorized window treatments add modern convenience.

The building has attracted notable residents including Mindy Grossman, CEO of Weight Watchers, and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. The two story penthouse features an outdoor infinity swimming pool, while the building's prime location offers residents easy access to the United Nations, East River esplanade, and Midtown East's dining and cultural attractions. With minimal turnover since opening, particularly in the popular corner B line units, 50 United Nations Plaza has established itself as one of Manhattan's most exclusive addresses.

The Lucida at 151 East 85th Street is a striking 21-story glass condominium that opened in 2009 as the Upper East Side's first LEED-certified residential building. Developed by Extell and designed by Cook + Fox (architects of One Bryant Park), the building features a distinctive faceted glass façade with a checkerboard mix of clear and silver glass panels. The L-shaped structure contains 122 apartments (110 condominiums and 12 rentals) ranging from two to six bedrooms, with ground-floor retail including Barnes & Noble, Sephora, and H&M, plus a convenient subway entrance.

The building's 122 residences showcase consistent luxury finishes including 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling triple-paned windows, and chocolate-stained oak floors. Kitchens typically feature high-end appliances from Sub-Zero, Miele, Viking, and Gaggenau, while bathrooms are finished in Calacatta Oro marble with polished nickel fixtures. Many units offer multiple exposures with city views, and the building includes duplex penthouses on the 20th and 21st floors. Apartments range from 1,400 to over 3,600 square feet, with larger units featuring dramatic galleries, multiple terraces, and specialized rooms like libraries and media rooms.

Residents enjoy resort-style amenities centered around the La Palestra wellness center, which features a skylit saltwater pool, hot tub, steam rooms, sauna, massage rooms, and yoga studio. Additional amenities include a basketball court, golf simulator, residents' lounge with catering kitchen, and a Kidville-designed children's playroom. The building provides full-service luxury with 24-hour doorman and concierge, plus practical amenities like bike storage, wine cellars, and valet parking.

The Lucida has attracted notable residents including former Yankees pitcher David Cone, pop star Ricky Martin, "Modern Family" actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and NBA player Tyson Chandler. Its prime location at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 85th Street provides easy access to Museum Mile, Central Park, excellent shopping and dining, and multiple subway lines, making it one of the Upper East Side's most coveted addresses.

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.

Located at 72nd Street at Riverside Boulevard, the 31-story Heritage at Trump Place is arguably the finest of the Trump Place development.

Residences at the Heritage at Trump Place have mahogany herringbone floors, expansive sound-proofed windows, individual climate control and state-of-the-art telecommunications and entertainment systems, including high-speed Internet access and high-definition TV. Modern kitchens are styled with imported cabinetry, premium granite countertops and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Master baths and powder rooms are appointed in luxurious marble with elegant vanities, fixtures and finishes.

The attention to detail continues with the Heritage's amenities, which include a round-the-clock, hotel-style doorman, concierge and valet service, two swimming pools, a health club with steam rooms, saunas and aerobic studios, on-site valet parking, a private screening room, an entertainment suite with catering kitchen, a children’s playroom and a landscaped atrium courtyard.

Trump Place offers residents easy access to Riverside Park and the Hudson River Esplanade, with the former featuring pedestrian walkways and bicycle trails, numerous sports fields and courts, a skate park and playgrounds.

133 West 22nd Street is a distinctive 13-story, 100-unit condominium completed in 2008 by developers Ascend Group LLC and Magnum Real Estate Group. Designed by Cetra-Rudy, the building is notable for its striking façade featuring convex and concave curves, while its lobby showcases an art glass wall, stainless steel columns with rivet detail, and wenge wood walls. The property was developed on a site previously occupied by three 4-story walkups purchased for approximately $29 million.

The building offers an impressive suite of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and a landscaped roof terrace equipped with cabanas, wet bar, and two grilling stations. Residents enjoy access to a fitness center with sauna, an outdoor swimming pool with dining area, and private storage options. A parking garage is conveniently accessible directly from the basement.

Residential units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, ceiling heights of at least 9'6", and high-end finishes throughout. Kitchens are outfitted by ItalKitchen with black lava stone countertops, while master bathrooms incorporate Tau Corten tile walls, Blanco Dolomiti honed floors, and Crestola honed stone countertops.

Situated in the heart of Chelsea, the building offers excellent access to multiple subway lines at 23rd Street. The location provides convenient proximity to numerous amenities including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Eataly, the High Line, Madison Square Park, and the Meatpacking District's dining and entertainment options.

Designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Jean Nouvel, 100 Eleventh Avenue stands as one of Chelsea's most distinctive architectural landmarks since its completion in 2010. Nouvel described the 21 story building as a "vision machine," featuring what the project claims to be the most highly engineered and technologically advanced curtain wall ever constructed in New York City. The building's dramatic façade consists of nearly 1,700 different sized panes of colorless glass, each set at a unique angle and torque, creating what Nouvel envisioned as a "dazzling, Mondrian like window pattern" inspired by the stained glass windows of Paris's 13th century Gothic cathedral of Saint Chapelle.

The building contains 72 apartments ranging from studios to four bedrooms, spanning 890 to 4,675 square feet. Most apartments feature south and west views and are distinguished by Nouvel's custom designed elements including white terrazzo floors throughout, custom terrazzo kitchen islands with built in mobile units, and touch sensitive bathroom fixtures designed specifically for Jado. The building's unique seven story street wall creates a semi enclosed atrium with suspended gardens that appear to float in mid air, while some residences feature private indoor and outdoor terraces.

Residents enjoy white glove amenities including 24 hour doorman service, concierge, a 70 foot indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness center with steam room and sauna, private screening room, and valet parking. The building is strategically located between 19th and 20th Streets, directly across from Frank Gehry's IAC Building and within walking distance of the High Line, Chelsea Piers, Whitney Museum, and over 300 art galleries in the West Chelsea Gallery District.

Notable residents have included Kelsey Grammer, Stevie Nicks, Vincent Gallo, and former NFL quarterback John Elway. The building's development was not without controversy, as Nouvel publicly criticized changes made to his original lobby design in 2010, when developers replaced his elegant polished granite lobby with carpeting and added decorative boulders, leading the architect to declare they had "gone off course." Despite these disputes, 100 Eleventh Avenue remains what critics called an "instant landmark" and continues to be recognized as a major architectural achievement.

170 East End Avenue is a prestigious 19-story luxury condominium overlooking Carl Schurz Park and the East River in Manhattan's Yorkville neighborhood. Completed in 2008 and designed by renowned architect Peter Marino, the building features two stone and glass structures connected by a glass sheath, with 110 residences offering sophisticated layouts and high-end finishes.

The building is distinguished by its striking architectural design, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple balconies, and a central landscaped garden with a waterfall. Residences range from studios to expansive penthouses, many offering spectacular views of the East River, Carl Schurz Park, and Gracie Mansion.

Residents enjoy access to over 12,000 square feet of amenities, including 24-hour doorman and concierge service, state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a squash court and golf simulator, a 40-seat screening room, children's playroom and art studio, and an on-site parking garage. The building's location provides easy access to the East River Esplanade and various transportation options including the NYC Ferry.

505 Greenwich Street is a 14 story glass curtain wall condominium built in 2004 in Hudson Square, strategically positioned at the nexus of SoHo, Tribeca, and the West Village. Designed by Gary Handel & Associates, the building contains 104 units with a mix of 25 three bedroom, 42 two bedroom, and 37 one bedroom apartments. Notable residents have included author James Frey and celebrity hairstylist Nick Arrojo. The building sits on a particularly interesting block, positioned next to the architecturally striking 497 Greenwich Street with its rippling glass façade.

Apartments feature 10 foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the spaces with natural light. Standard finishes include Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking ranges, and Bosch dishwashers, along with custom Tanzanian Anigre wood cabinetry, slate countertops, and Italian green glass backsplashes in kitchens. Bathrooms showcase Pietra Bedonia marble floors and surrounds with deep Kohler soaking tubs, while mahogany or hardwood floors run throughout. All units include in-unit washers and dryers, wine refrigerators, and individual storage spaces. Select apartments offer garden views overlooking the building's zen courtyard, while higher floor units provide sweeping views of One World Trade and the Hudson River.

The full service building offers comprehensive amenities including a 24 hour concierge, live-in superintendent, and a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes. Additional amenities include a pet spa, bicycle room, children's playroom, and a tranquil zen meditation garden courtyard. The location provides exceptional convenience, situated just a couple of blocks from Hudson River Park with its tennis courts, bike paths, and waterfront recreation, while being near the New York headquarters of Google and Disney. Multiple subway lines including the 1, A/C/E, N/Q/R/W, and 6 trains provide easy access throughout the city.

The Edge South Tower at 22 North 6th Street stands as one of Williamsburg's premier luxury condominium. This 30 story tower, part of a larger complex spanning two full city blocks, offers studios to three bedroom homes, duplexes, and triplexes. Developed by Douglaston Development under Jeffrey E. Levine and designed by the Stephen B. Jacobs Group, the building achieved LEED Gold certification as the largest property in NYC to earn this environmental distinction. The development benefits from a 421-a tax abatement running through 2036, making it particularly attractive to investors and residents alike.

Apartments feature premium finishes throughout, with kitchens equipped with Miele refrigerators and dishwashers, Bosch cooktops and wall ovens, white quartz countertops, and spacious islands. Many units boast floor to ceiling windows that capture stunning Manhattan skyline and East River views, while select penthouses offer double height ceilings and fireplaces. Bathrooms are spa inspired with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads, and all apartments include in-unit Bosch washers and dryers. The building's "C" line corner units are particularly sought after for their protected river and skyline vistas, while some apartments feature wrap around terraces and private balconies.

The Edge offers a full amenities package that rivals luxury resorts, including a glass enclosed indoor pool with retractable roof, full size indoor basketball court, state-of-the-art fitness center, steam rooms, sauna, virtual golf simulator, movie screening rooms, and multiple resident lounges with fireplaces. Additional amenities include spa treatment rooms, children's playroom, rooftop terraces with barbecue facilities, and on-site parking garage with Zipcar service. The building provides 24 hour doorman and concierge service.

Positioned directly on the Williamsburg waterfront adjacent to East River State Park, residents enjoy immediate access to the East River Ferry for quick commutes to Manhattan, while the L train at Bedford Avenue provides subway connectivity. The location places residents steps from Williamsburg's renowned dining scene, including establishments like Lilia and Le Crocodile, plus weekend attractions like Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Flea. Notable residents have included James Lafferty from "One Tree Hill" and Ed Westwick from "Gossip Girl", reflecting the building's appeal to entertainment industry professionals drawn to its luxury amenities and prime Brooklyn location.