Top New Condos (Post 2000)

Vesta 17, located at 201 West 17th Street, is a 12-story condominium in Chelsea featuring 37 units. Converted from a loft building in 2001, this red-brick building with a rusticated limestone base and a double-height lobby with a glass canopy entrance, is named after the goddess of the hearth.

Residents enjoy a dedicated 24-hour doorman, a beloved full-time resident superintendent, and a porter. Each floor houses no more than four apartments, all equipped with their own washer and dryer, large windows, high-speed Internet access, and bathrooms with limestone floors and rainhead shower spouts.

The building offers attractive retail spaces, though it lacks sidewalk landscaping, a garage, and balconies. It is in close proximity to the Xavier School and benefits from an excellent Chelsea location with great local shopping, numerous restaurants, and good public transportation at 14th Street.

Vesta 17 also provides two fully landscaped, Wi-Fi-enabled roof decks with panoramic city views, multiple lounges, a heated pergola dining section for 12, and a movie screening area. These roof decks can be reserved for private events. Additional amenities include a bike room and a pet-friendly policy. The building is conveniently located near public transportation, the new 20th Street playground, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s, with easy access to the West Village, Flatiron, Meatpacking, and the High Line.

400 Park Avenue South stands as one of NoMad's most architecturally distinctive buildings, earning recognition on CityRealty's Top 10 NYC Buildings of the Decade list. Designed by renowned architect Christian de Portzamparc, this 40 story tower features a dramatic crystalline design with jagged glass shards that create both striking exterior appeal and unique interior layouts. The building's innovative glass façade doesn't just make a visual statement but also floods apartments with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows.

The mixed use development houses 269 rental apartments and 81 condominiums, offering residents flexibility in housing arrangements. Each unit showcases high quality finishes including white oak floors throughout, open concept living spaces, and kitchens equipped with sleek glass faced Pedini cabinetry paired with quartzite countertops. The bathrooms continue the luxury theme with marble vanities and heated limestone floors, adding both elegance and comfort.

Residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities spread throughout the building. The fitness facilities are particularly comprehensive, featuring a full gym, swimming pool, steam room, dedicated yoga room, and spinning studio. Additional recreational spaces include a residents' lounge, screening room for private movie nights, and an unusual golf simulator for year round practice. A landscaped 27th floor terrace provides outdoor space with sweeping city views, while resident storage addresses practical needs.

The building's commitment to sustainability earned it LEED certification for its environmentally friendly features, reflecting modern green building standards. This environmental consciousness aligns with the building's forward thinking design philosophy, making it appealing to eco minded residents who don't want to compromise on luxury or convenience.

Location wise, 400 Park Avenue South offers exceptional connectivity and neighborhood amenities. The ground level integrates directly with the 28th Street subway station serving the 4 and 6 trains, providing seamless transit access. The building sits just one block from Madison Square Park, giving residents easy access to one of Manhattan's most beloved green spaces in the heart of the vibrant NoMad district.

Located at 5 East 44th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues, Number 5 is a distinctive 20-story condominium tower stands as one of Midtown's narrowest "sliver" buildings, designed by Alan Ritchie of The Office of Philip Johnson. Known for its bold and modern façade, the building combines off-white metal panels with striking red and yellow accent columns, making it a lively addition to the mid-block streetscape.

Developed by Sam Suzuki of The Vintage Group and completed in 2009, the building contains 20 apartments, most of which are full-floor residences. Each apartment is thoughtfully designed, with features like high ceilings, Bulthaup kitchens, and Toto fixtures. Floor-through layouts typically include a spacious living/dining area, an open kitchen, and a private gallery leading to the bedrooms. Select units offer private terraces.

The building’s amenities include an attended lobby, central air-conditioning, and a live-in superintendent. its excellent Midtown location provides easy access to the New York Public Library, major clubs, and Grand Central Terminal just a block away.

Historically, the site was once home to Canfield’s Gambling House, one of the Gilded Age's most prestigious establishments until its closure in an anti-vice campaign in 1901. Today, it’s two doors from the Art Deco tower at 535 Fifth Avenue, adjacent to J. Press at 11 East 44th Street, and in the same block as Brooks Brothers, positioning residents close to Midtown’s best shopping, dining, and transport options.

The Halcyon is a 32 story luxury condominium tower at 305 East 51st Street in Midtown East's Turtle Bay neighborhood, designed by SLCE Architects with interiors by S. Russell Groves. The building houses 123 residences ranging from studios to four bedrooms within a glass and bronze window wall structure sitting atop a limestone base. Completed in 2015, the tower was developed by HFZ Capital Group after they acquired the project from the original developer, Kennelly Development Company.

Residences feature consistent high end finishes throughout, including 10 foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling double pane windows, and wide plank smoked oak flooring. All units include custom Poliform kitchens with Silver Fox lacquered cabinetry, Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplashes, and premium Miele appliances including refrigerators, ovens with gas cooktops, and dishwashers, plus Sub-Zero wine coolers. The white statuary marble bathrooms feature bronze Kohler fittings, deep soaking tubs, radiant heated floors, and glass enclosed showers. Each unit includes in-unit Bosch washer and dryer and individual climate control systems.

The building offers an extensive amenities package anchored by a 52 foot heated indoor swimming pool located on the 22nd floor, along with a fitness center featuring double height windows and panoramic city views. Additional amenities include the Aqua Spa with steam room and sauna, a Sky Lounge on the 21st floor with catering kitchen and media room, a residential library opening to a landscaped courtyard with fire pit, children's playroom, golf simulator room, and bike storage. The tower provides 24 hour doorman and concierge services, with on-site parking available for an additional fee.

Many of the building's most desirable units are corner residences with multiple exposures offering unobstructed city and river views, while several units feature private terraces, including one notable residence with an approximately 900 square foot outdoor space. Upper floor units, particularly those on the 25th floor and above, showcase panoramic views of the Chrysler Building and Midtown skyline. The building's prime Turtle Bay location provides convenient access to Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations, and the neighborhood's dining and cultural attractions.

Park Avenue Place, completed in 2005, stands as a distinctive 41 story condominium at 60 East 55th Street, designed by world renowned architects Kohn Pedersen Fox with interiors by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The 76 unit building was developed by Davis/RFR, with Aby Rosen as principal, and was originally named "de Resident" when ground broke in 2000. The tower occupies its entire 86 by 100 foot lot with a built floor area ratio of 17.38, creating an imposing presence described as resembling "a high tech, stainless steel aircraft carrier standing on one end."

The building's unique mixed use design incorporates The Core Club, an exclusive private club occupying the lower five floors, which provides residents with complimentary access to a Tom Colicchio restaurant and bar, state of the art spa, fitness center, screening room, conference facilities, and private dining rooms. This integration of luxury club amenities directly within the residential building sets Park Avenue Place apart from typical Manhattan condominiums. Additional building services include 24 hour doorman and concierge, live in superintendent, valet services, and private storage lockers.

Apartments range from studios on lower floors to three bedroom homes on upper levels, with a duplex penthouse spanning the 44th and 45th floors featuring private terraces. Units showcase floor to ceiling windows, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, and kitchens equipped with Sub Zero refrigerators, Miele appliances, wine coolers, built in espresso makers, black granite counters, and white lacquer cabinetry. The marble bathrooms feature soaking tubs, separate glass enclosed showers, heated towel bars, and double sink vanities, while each apartment includes in unit Bosch washer/dryers.

Located between Park and Madison Avenues in Midtown East, the building offers prime access to Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Grand Central Terminal, and major subway lines including the E, M, and 6 trains. The neighborhood context places Park Avenue Place among other distinctive towers on what's described as one of Manhattan's most architecturally striking blocks, with easy access to world class dining, luxury shopping, and cultural attractions that define this coveted Midtown location.

The Avery at 100 Riverside Boulevard is a 32 story condominium designed by Costas Kondylis and built in 2007 by Extell Development. The building was part of a $1.8 billion acquisition of 20 acres along Riverside Boulevard from Donald Trump and Hong Kong investors, marking a significant shift in the development of this Hudson River corridor. The symmetrical tower features a distinctive top with open vertical piers and multiple setbacks that create varied sightlines across its 274 residences.

Apartments range from 600 square foot studios to 1,700 square foot three bedrooms, with layouts that frequently incorporate pass through kitchens connecting living spaces. Most units feature oversized windows with Hudson River or city views, hardwood floors, and high ceilings (particularly on the 14th floor). Many kitchens are equipped with Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, ribbed aluminum upper cabinets, and granite countertops, while bathrooms feature marble or limestone finishes with Waterworks fixtures and deep soaking tubs. Most apartments include in-unit washer/dryers, and many have walk in closets and flexible layouts that allow for home offices or entertainment spaces.

The building offers white glove service with a 24 hour doorman and Abigail Michaels concierge services, along with a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga studio, screening room, billiards room, children's playroom, library with WiFi access, conference and party rooms, and a landscaped courtyard. Residents also have access to on-site parking and a complimentary shuttle to the subway. A unique partnership with Lincoln Center provides residents with patron desk concierge services (typically available only to $2,500 contributors) and monthly concerts by students from the Juilliard School.

Located between West 64th and 65th Streets directly across from Riverside Park, The Avery sits in a prime Upper West Side location with immediate access to the park's bike paths, dog run, and waterfront. The building is within walking distance of Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the Time Warner Center, with numerous dining and shopping options along Broadway, Amsterdam, and Columbus Avenues.

The Grand Beekman at 400 East 51st Street is a 32 story condominium tower completed in 2003, marking the first major residential development in the exclusive Beekman Place enclave in several decades. Designed by Costas Kondylis & Partners and developed by Alexico Management and Gama Holdings, the building features 89 generously proportioned apartments with a sophisticated façade distinguished by a rusticated six story base, corner bay windows throughout, and an elegantly articulated top with prominent pilasters. The tower is considered one of the most refined post-modern buildings along First Avenue.

Apartments range from approximately 1,000 square feet to over 3,300 square feet and are built on a grand scale with prewar style layouts that separate entertaining and sleeping wings. Common features include 9.5 to 13 foot ceilings, herringbone mahogany floors, floor-to-ceiling French doors opening onto Juliet balconies, and curved windowed dining nooks. Kitchens are outfitted with marble countertops and premium appliances including Viking ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Miele dishwashers, while limestone and marble bathrooms feature double vanities, separate showers, and deep soaking tubs. Many units boast corner bay windows and expansive terraces with East River and Manhattan skyline views, with select apartments offering outdoor spaces exceeding 1,500 square feet.

Building amenities include a 24 hour doorman and concierge, a duplex fitness club with sauna, a children's playroom, a resident's lounge, and a conservatory with landscaped gardens designed by fashion designer Arnold Scaasi. The building permits in-unit washers and dryers, is pet friendly and investor friendly, and features a live-in superintendent with full time staff. While the building has no parking garage and is not immediately adjacent to subway service, it offers convenient access to crosstown buses and the FDR Drive, positioned on a quiet block within walking distance of midtown.

Designed in 2004 by renowned architect Philip Johnson – whose projects, among others, include Avery Fisher Hall – the Metropolitan at 181 East 90^th Street is located in Carnegie Hill.

The 32-story Metropolitan has 94 apartments, with the smallest aound 1,000 square feet. Sized to emulate prewar residences, units feature high ceilings, large entry foyers and spacious rooms. They also have unusual elements such as cherry wood kitchen cabinets and wide plank Merbau cherry wood floors. Master bathrooms have deep infinity edge tubs, which have a tub within another tub to allow the water to overflow, pass through a filter and recirculate. There are 10-foot ceilings, curved walls of oversized double-paned windows and spacious eat-in kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Apartments have full size washers and dryers, California walk-in closets and open views.

The amenities are equally impressive with a full time doorman, lobby attendants, concierge, handyman and a live-in super. Residents also have access to a fitness center, a children’s playroom and private storage rooms. The neighborhood is largely residential, with many restaurants, food markets and retail stores along 86^th Street.

10 West End Avenue is a sleek, 33 story reflective glass condominium tower that opened in 2007 on a prime Upper West Side location between 59th and 60th streets. Developed by Apollo Real Estate Advisors and Cambridge Development & Construction (who also developed the nearby Time Warner Center), the building was designed by SLCE with interiors by Nick Dine. The tower houses 173 apartments across its full blockfront site, offering residents floor-to-ceiling windows and 10 to 11 foot ceilings that create bright, airy living spaces with knockout views of the Hudson River and city skyline.

The apartments feature high end finishes throughout, including Pianeta Legno Aformosia hardwood floors, chef kitchens equipped with Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking ranges, Bosch dishwashers, and U-Line wine storage. Bathrooms showcase luxury materials like polished Siberia marble and honed limestone floors, with walnut vanities and deep soaking tubs. Many units include private terraces or balconies, while the building's crown jewel is "The Horizon Collection" consisting of seven penthouses and two four bedroom apartments, each featuring expansive 2,200 square foot terraces and enhanced ceiling heights.

Residents enjoy resort style amenities including a 2,300 square foot fitness center designed by fitness expert Ari Teller, a 50 foot glass enclosed lap pool with silver blue slate floors, and a children's playroom created in partnership with the Children's Museum of Manhattan. The full service building provides 24 hour doorman and concierge services, on-site valet parking, cold storage for deliveries, bike storage, and private storage units.

The location places residents at the heart of Manhattan's cultural corridor, with Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the Time Warner Center all within walking distance. The building sits just one block from both Hudson River Park and Riverside Park, offering miles of waterfront recreation paths, while convenient subway access at Columbus Circle connects to multiple lines including the 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, and D trains.

Completed in 2007, Ariel East is a 37-story, 400-foot tall luxury condominium tower located on Broadway between 99th and 100th Streets on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Designed by Cetra/Ruddy for Extell Development Company, the building contains 64 residences and is distinguished by its reflective-glass façade with red piping accents and seven dramatic setbacks facing Broadway.

The development was made possible through the acquisition of air rights from St. Michael's Episcopal Church, and along with its sister building Ariel West across Broadway, significantly altered the northern skyline of the Upper West Side. The twin towers marked a notable shift in the area's architectural landscape, which had previously been dominated by landmarks like the Riverside Church and the Master Apartments.

Residents enjoy an extensive suite of amenities including a private theater, swimming pool, billiards lounge, La Palestra fitness center, garden, children's playroom, and pet spa. The building features several private terraces on the 8th, 16th, 21st, 27th, 33rd and 36th floors, and is situated adjacent to the historic Art Deco-style Metro Theater.