Top New Condos (Post 2000)

The Cielo is a 27 story luxury condominium at 450 East 83rd Street and York Avenue that opened in 2006 with 128 residences. Developed by J.D. Carlisle Development Corporation and designed by Perkins Eastman, this white glove building features a striking setback tower design with abundant corner windows and vertical piers that emphasize its height. The building's most distinctive feature is the commissioned Richard Haas mural directly across 83rd Street—a 77 foot wide trompe l'oeil depicting a painted glockenspiel flanked by New York City police officers, created at a cost of approximately $200,000 as a nod to Yorkville's Germanic heritage.

Residents enjoy comprehensive amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge service, a live-in superintendent, fitness center, children's playroom, 44 car on-site garage, bicycle storage, cold storage, and stroller room. The building also houses about 4,000 square feet of medical office space. The lobby features paintings by Betsy Eby, and original buyers received complimentary Whitney Museum memberships as part of the building's artistic focus, which included an "art concierge" service.

Apartments feature 10 to 11 foot ceilings and high end finishes throughout, including Bulthaup kitchens with Pietra Cardosa countertops and Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances. Bathrooms showcase Villefort limestone floors, custom ebonized black walnut cabinetry, and double Kohler sinks with Waterworks fixtures. Units range from studios to expansive penthouses, with many featuring wraparound terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in-unit washer and dryer. The penthouse boasts a 32 foot long living and dining room, while corner units offer particularly dramatic city and river views.

Located just one block west of Carl Schurz Park and the East River promenade, the building provides easy access to outdoor recreation and waterfront leisure. The neighborhood offers convenient shopping at Morton Williams, Dorian Seafood Market, and the renowned Ottomanelli Bros. Butcher Shop, while transportation options include nearby Q and 4/5/6 subway lines plus excellent bus service along the 86th Street crosstown route.

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.

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.

The Beekman Regent at 351 East 51^st Street is a registered landmark that was designed to mirror the style of the Dakota.

It offers a diverse mix of layouts including lofts, simplexes, duplexes and penthouses. The 64 apartments are reflective of grand pre-war residences, with details such as 14-foot coffered ceilings, crown moldings, sweeping galleries and 10-foot-high windows with white marble windowsills.

Beekman Regent residences also feature solid mahogany doors, 24-carat gold hardware, herringbone floors and wood-burning fireplaces. Opulent marble bathrooms are equipped with large whirlpool tubs, sterling silver fixtures and marble or onyx vanities. Chef kitchens feature gray slate or Italian porcelain floors, cherry wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Many apartments have expansive terraces or smaller balconies with river views.

Amenities are equally impressive in the Beekman Regent. There’s a mahogany paneled library, a drawing room that serves continental breakfast, a conference/dining room, a business center, storage rooms, a wine cellar, a bicycle/stroller room and a health club. Residents have access to a 24-hour doorman and concierge, housekeepers and hotel-like services such as shoe shining/repair and tailoring. Valet parking is available.

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.

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.

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.

Millennium Tower Residences at 30 West Street stands as New York City's first LEED Gold Certified luxury condominium, a 35-story, 236-unit building designed by award-winning Handel Architects in Battery Park City. Developed by Millennium Partners - the same team behind major towers near Lincoln Center and the neighboring Ritz-Carlton - the building generated such demand that it had a waiting list of over 1,000 potential buyers during construction. The tower's green credentials are impressive, operating 25% more efficiently than New York State standards with solar rooftop panels, on-site water recycling systems, and filtered air delivery that removes 85% of outside particulates directly to each unit.

Apartments feature premium finishes throughout, including Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings (10 feet in penthouses), and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase spectacular views of the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, and One World Trade Center. Kitchens are equipped with high-end appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking gas ranges, Miele dishwashers, and U-Line wine coolers, complemented by Pietra Bedonia stone countertops and custom cabinetry. The marble bathrooms feature soaking tubs, frameless glass showers, and double vanities, while many units include private balconies—with one residence boasting a 1,285 square foot terrace.

The building offers comprehensive luxury amenities including 24-hour concierge and doorman services, a state-of-the-art fitness center, children's playroom, resident lounge with pool table, bicycle storage, and valet parking. Located in the tranquil southern tip of Battery Park City, residents enjoy access to 36 acres of parks and waterfront promenades, while remaining steps from major transportation hubs, the 44,000-square-foot Whole Foods, Brookfield Place, and the dining and shopping options of nearby Tribeca. 

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.