Top New Condos (Post 2000)

The Urban Glass House at 330 Spring Street stands as Philip Johnson's final major residential development, completed in 2006 just after the legendary architect's death at age 98. Designed in collaboration with Alan Ritchie and taking direct inspiration from Johnson's iconic 1949 Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, this 12-story modernist building contains 40 units positioned at the coveted intersection of SoHo, TriBeCa, and the West Village. The building's clean International Style lines and cube-like form with strategic setbacks create a striking presence, while its name proves literal—floor-to-ceiling windows dominate every residence, with the penthouse alone featuring over 70 floor-to-ceiling windows providing 360-degree city and Hudson River views.

Interiors by renowned designer Annabelle Selldorf showcase a sophisticated palette of black, gray, and silver with custom details throughout. Most apartments feature 9'9" ceilings (the penthouse boasts 12' ceilings), distinctive white oak herringbone floors that echo the brick patterns of Johnson's original Glass House, and remote-controlled motorized window shades. The custom Bulthaup kitchens with stainless steel appliances and compressed black linoleum countertops reference modernist design principles, while bathrooms feature luxurious touches like radiant heated floors and deep soaking tubs. Many units offer expansive loft-like entertaining spaces, with some living areas stretching over 40 feet in length, and several apartments include private terraces with Hudson River views.

The crown jewel penthouse spans the entire top floor with 4,266 square feet of interior space plus nearly 1,600 square feet of wraparound terraces on three sides. This five-bedroom residence features a double-sided fireplace, multiple terrace access points, and unobstructed views spanning from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty. The building has attracted notable residents including performance artist Marina Abramović and gained pop culture recognition when apartment 6A was featured as Mafee's residence on the hit series "Billions." Full-service amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge, a private fitness center, bicycle storage, and cold storage for deliveries, cementing its status as one of Hudson Square's premier luxury condominiums.

On Prospect Park at 1 Grand Army Plaza overlooks Prospect Park.

Designed by “starchitect” Richard Meier, it is 15 stories high and features sweeping views of the park, harbor and skyline. The curtain wall window system is solar efficient and exceptionally quiet. Apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows that flood rooms with ample natural sunlight and they also feature four-inch rift cut white oak flooring and open living spaces. Kitchens are equipped with modern appliances, while master bathrooms have marble flooring, radiant heat and Zuma tubs.  

Residents have access to such amenities as membership to a 30,000-square-foot heath club with private pool, a residents’ lounge with kitchen, a meeting room, a billiards room, a children’s room, and a rooftop sundeck with grills and outdoor kitchen. Moreover, it has a 24-hour doorman, concierge service and on-site attended parking.

On Prospect Park is located near a number of trendy boutiques and restaurants, as well as such major cultural destinations as the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park. It also close to public transportation.

River & Warren is a 28-story luxury condominium conversion located at 212 Warren Street in Battery Park City, completed in 2015. Originally built in 2001 as a 324-unit rental building by Rockrose Development Corporation, it was transformed by Centurion Real Estate Partners and Five Mile Capital Partners into 192 sophisticated condominiums. The conversion was designed by the acclaimed architectural firm CetraRuddy, known for their stylish residential projects. The red brick building features an elegant design with corner windows, two setbacks, and an ornate top section with tall windows, located between the Hudson River waterfront and the lush Teardrop and Rockefeller Parks.

The building's residences showcase exceptional finishes and layouts, with apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms. Common features include custom oak kitchens with Blue-de-Savoie marble islands, Sub-Zero refrigerators and wine fridges, Miele gas cooktops and appliances, and Bosch washers and dryers. Bathrooms are appointed with Bianco Puro marble walls and chevron patterned floors, while living spaces feature 5 inch wide oak flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows with motorized shades. Many units offer stunning Hudson River and Statue of Liberty views, with corner apartments providing particularly dramatic wrap-around exposures. The crown jewel is a penthouse spanning 4,386 interior square feet plus 2,195 exterior square feet, complete with a private rooftop terrace featuring a hot tub, outdoor shower, and barbecue area.

River & Warren offers white glove service with a comprehensive amenities package including 24 hour doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, yoga studio, and children's playroom with nautical theming. The landscaped 18th floor rooftop terrace features Wolf barbecue grills, a sundeck, and panoramic Hudson River views, complemented by plantings of river birch, honey locust, and crepe myrtle trees. Additional conveniences include bike storage, private storage units available for purchase, and in-unit laundry facilities.

The location provides an ideal blend of tranquil waterfront living and urban connectivity, positioned at the intersection of Tribeca and Battery Park City. Residents enjoy immediate access to Rockefeller Park and Teardrop Park, while being steps from Brookfield Place, Whole Foods, and numerous dining and shopping destinations. The building's proximity to multiple transportation options, including the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E subway lines, PATH trains, and ferry services, ensures easy access throughout Manhattan and beyond.

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.

The Chelsea Modern at 447 West 18^th Street is a 12-story condominium building located between 9^th and 10^th Avenues in Chelsea.

The Chelsea Modern opened in 2009 and has 47 units, with condominiums featuring individually designed kitchens equipped with islands, breakfast bars, custom cabinetry and high-end appliances. Bathrooms also have specially crafted cabinets, topnotch fixtures and marble counters. Units have maple floors in satin finish, private terraces and balconies and in-residence washers and dryers.

Chelsea Modern amenities include a full-time doorman, a landscaped roof deck, a private outdoor garden and a high end fitness center equipped with a steam room and showers.

The building is located near the High Line elevated walkway and park and the Hudson River and the Chelsea Piers entertainment complex. It is also within walking distance to Greenwich Village.

1600 Broadway is located near Times Square and has residences ranging from studios to three bedrooms.

Apartments feature open kitchens that overlook family rooms and allow for informal or formal dining. They are equipped with modern appliances, granite countertops and full-height glass backsplashes; master bathrooms have topnotch vanities with limestone countertops. Many units also have private balconies and all apartments are outfitted with 9-1/2-foot-high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and washers and dryers.

1600 Broadway offers amenities like access to Club on the Square, which occupies its entire fourth floor and includes an entertainment lounge, a putting green, virtual golf and a fitness center. It is also has a spacious outdoor terrace and a rooftop deck with views of Times Square, the Theater District and the skyline.

It is located between 48th and 49th Streets and is only a block away from public transportation. It is also close to Broadway theaters and Rockefeller Center.

The Laurel is a striking 31 story LEED-certified condominium tower at 400 East 67th Street, completed in 2008 and designed by architect Costas Kondylis. Developed by Alexico Management, the same team behind notable projects like 165 Charles Street by Richard Meier, this glass and limestone clad building sits on the southeast corner of First Avenue, directly across from the expansive St. Catherine's Park. The tower offers residences ranging from studios to four bedrooms, all featuring solid oak wood flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and ceilings between 9 and 12 feet.

Apartments at The Laurel showcase consistently high end finishes and thoughtful layouts. Most units feature long entrance galleries leading past enclosed kitchens to generous living spaces, with many corner units offering particularly dramatic proportions. The state-of-the-art Poggenpohl kitchens come equipped with premium Gaggenau appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerators and wine coolers, while bathrooms are clad in white marble with radiant heated floors, soaking tubs, and separate glass showers. Notable units include the C line apartments on floors 15 through 24 with 25 foot long living rooms, and apartment 15C which features a 26 foot long private terrace. All residences include in-unit Bosch washer/dryers and central HVAC systems.

The building's amenities span an impressive 12,000 square feet across multiple levels, recently renovated to enhance the resident experience. The Trophy Club serves as a comprehensive fitness destination with a 50 foot lap pool, resistance pools, steam room, sauna, and specialized triathlon training equipment including Woodway treadmills and Cycleops Pro indoor cycles. The bi-level Laurel Club provides entertainment and social spaces with a screening room, dining room with catering kitchen, children's play areas, game room, and an atrium lounge with various seating areas and a wine tasting bar.

Located in a prime Upper East Side position, The Laurel benefits from its proximity to Rockefeller University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and numerous cultural institutions. The building sits near the handsome St. John Nepomucine Roman Catholic Church, designed by John Van Pelt in 1925 in what architectural guides describe as a "wonderfully romantic paen to the Romanesque style." While subway access requires a short walk, the location offers excellent bus service and easy access to the FDR Drive, plus the neighborhood's renowned dining and shopping options.

The Laurel operates as a full service, pet friendly building with 24 hour doorman and concierge services, plus on-site parking and storage options. The building maintains a 421-a tax abatement and has been recognized for its environmental sustainability as a LEED-certified development. Current residents benefit from the building's four pipe fan coil system for year round climate control, and the white glove service includes a live-in resident manager. The site's history adds character, having previously been occupied by the Bethany Memorial Church, built in 1910 and designed by Nelson & Van Wagenen.

200 West End Avenue is a 29 story luxury condominium completed in 2008 on the southeast corner of 70th Street and West End Avenue on the Upper West Side. Designed by Costas Kondylis, who created many buildings along Riverside Boulevard for Donald Trump and Extell Development, the building was developed by Clarett Capital LLC, a joint venture between the Clarett Group, Prudential Real Estate Investors, and ING/Clarion. The 191 unit building features a distinctive architectural design with a white stone base and an all glass tower with setback, and has attracted notable residents including Jack McBrayer from "30 Rock" and "Wreck-It Ralph."

Apartments feature Brazilian Cabreuva hardwood floors and oversized floor-to-ceiling windows that flood units with natural light. The open kitchens are appointed with white oak cabinetry, black granite countertops with Bianco Lasa marble backsplashes, and Viking appliances with Waterworks sinks. Master bathrooms showcase marble floors with mosaic tile, Bianco Verde marble soaking tubs, separate glass enclosed showers, and walnut vanities. Many units offer Hudson River and sunset views, particularly the higher floor corner apartments, with some featuring private terraces and triple exposures.

The building offers an impressive array of amenities, including a wine tasting room developed in collaboration with Wine Enthusiast Magazine and a lobby designed by Celerie Kemble. The children's playroom with outdoor area was designed by Peter Sis. Additional amenities include 24 hour doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, state-of-the-art fitness center, residents' lounge with landscaped terrace, billiards room, screening/media room, on-site valet parking, bicycle storage, and personal storage.

The location provides easy access to both Riverside Park and Central Park, with the 72nd Street express subway station nearby offering 1, 2, and 3 train service. The building sits across from P.S. 199, the handsome school designed by Edward Durrell Stone in 1963, and is within walking distance of Lincoln Center's cultural attractions, Broadway shopping and dining, and the Hudson River Park. The combination of Kondylis' architectural design, high end finishes, and prime Upper West Side location has made this a sought after address in the neighborhood.

Trump World Tower, completed in 2001 at 845 United Nations Plaza, stands as a 72-story bronze glass tower rising 861 feet above Midtown East. Developed by Donald Trump and Daewoo Corporation for approximately $50 million, the building was designed by architect Costas Kondylis and was the tallest residential building in New York City at completion. The tower created controversy for exceeding the height of the neighboring UN Secretariat Building, though it was built 'as-of-right' within existing zoning regulations.

The building is distinguished by its modernist design featuring clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, and protected views of the United Nations grounds and East River. Residences feature ceiling heights ranging from 10 to 13 feet, with some penthouses reaching 16 feet. Units typically include marble bathrooms, high-gloss kitchen cabinetry, and modern appliances. Many apartments offer formal dining rooms and windowed kitchens with GE Monogram series appliances, while penthouses may include wood-burning fireplaces.

Occupying the full block between 47th and 48th Streets on First Avenue, the building provides extensive amenities including a 60-foot swimming pool, health club and spa, private wine cellars, and a landscaped garden. The property offers white-glove services with 24-hour doorman, concierge, and valet parking. The International Real Estate Federation named it the 'Best Residential Project in the World' in 2003. While situated away from subway lines, the location offers proximity to the UN complex, Beekman Place, and Sutton Place neighborhoods.

535 West End Avenue is a distinguished 29-unit condominium that opened in 2011, developed by Extell Development and designed by Chicago architect Lucien Lagrange, formerly of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The 20-story building stands at the southwest corner of West End Avenue and 86th Street, featuring a distinctive curved red-brick façade with limestone accents that was specifically designed to complement the architecturally significant Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew directly across the street. This church, designed by R.J. Robertson in 1897, provides a dramatic focal point that every apartment in the building overlooks.

The building exclusively offers enormous half-floor and full-floor residences ranging from 3,740 to 8,450 square feet, making it one of the most spacious residential buildings on the Upper West Side. Full-floor apartments typically feature 7+ bedrooms and span approximately 8,400 square feet, while half-floor units offer 5 bedrooms around 3,700-4,400 square feet. Notable features include custom Smallbone of Devizes kitchens equipped with La Cornue ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Miele appliances, along with herringbone hardwood floors and luxurious marble bathrooms. The 16th floor is unique as the only apartment with a private wraparound terrace (1,814 square feet), while the penthouse boasts 6,500 interior square feet plus a 1,900-square-foot landscaped rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and fireplace.

Amenities rival those of the city's most exclusive buildings, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, heated indoor swimming pool with steam rooms and saunas, state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards and ping pong room, children's playroom, library with kitchenette, and an elegant entertaining space with catering kitchen and outdoor courtyard. The building also offers valet garage parking and is pet-friendly.

The location is particularly coveted, situated just one block from Riverside Park and steps from the cultural attractions, gourmet shops like Zabar's and Fairway, and renowned restaurants that define the Upper West Side. With convenient access to the 1, B, and C subway lines and excellent crosstown bus service on 86th Street, residents enjoy both the tranquility of tree-lined West End Avenue and easy connectivity to the rest of Manhattan.