Top New Condos (Post 2000)

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. 

The Milan is a sleek condominium tower in Midtown.

The 32-story Milan at 300 East 55^th Street sits on the former site of the legendary El Morocco nightclub. It has one of the most sophisticated lobbies in the city that soars two stories and is equipped with a tranquil outdoor bamboo garden designed by Ken Smith, the landscape architect of the MOMA roof garden.

The 118 residences are sprawling, with the smallest unit well over 1,000 square feet, and feature Brazilian cherry wood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Spacious kitchens have modern appliances and spa-size marble bathrooms are equipped with custom teak and limestone vanities with double sinks. Apartments have high ceilings, many closets and huge walk-ins, large galleries and living rooms sized for entertaining.

The Milan has a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a fully equipped gym and a clubroom with state-of-the-art business facilities. There is also a laundry on every floor and an attended parking garage.

10 Little West Street, known as The Ritz Carlton Residences, is a distinctive 40 story mixed use tower that opened in 2001 in Battery Park City. Developed by Millennium Partners and designed by Gary Edward Handel + Associates and Polshek Partnership Architects, the building features 114 condominium apartments above 311 Ritz Carlton hotel rooms. The tower's striking façade combines red brick on the east side with a glass west section topped by an angled crown that rises toward New Jersey. As the southernmost tower in Battery Park City, residents enjoy unobstructed views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty.

Apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize the spectacular waterfront vistas. Units range from one to three bedrooms, with many featuring corner exposures and wraparound windows. Common high end finishes include marble lined foyers and bathrooms, herringbone or mahogany hardwood floors, and chef's kitchens equipped with premium appliances from Sub-Zero, Viking, Miele, and Thermador. Some residences also feature motorized window shade systems, in-unit washers and dryers, and wine coolers. The larger units, such as the three bedroom corner apartments, offer particularly generous proportions with separate wings for the primary suite and expansive living areas ideal for entertaining.

Residents enjoy full service amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge services, valet parking, and access to hotel services like room service and housekeeping. The building features a fitness center and spa facilities on the 14th floor sundeck, along with a swimming pool, roof deck, business center, children's playroom, and private residents lounge. The award winning 2West restaurant operates within the building, adding to the hotel like experience.

The prime Battery Park City location offers easy access to waterfront parks and promenades, with Brookfield Place, Hudson Eats, and a Whole Foods nearby. Transportation options include multiple subway lines within a few blocks at Bowling Green, plus bus routes and ferry services. 

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.

330 East 72nd Street is an ultra-private boutique condominium with only 12 units. A full-time doorman is on staff, and amenities include a gym and playroom. The Q train is just down the block, and Upper East Side restaurants, shops, health stores, and a playground are close by. Dog or cat allowed.

The Veneto, developed by Related Companies in 2007, stands as a distinguished residential building at 250 East 53rd Street in Manhattan's Turtle Bay neighborhood. The building features an impressive two-story lobby and houses 137 thoughtfully designed residences.

The apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, are characterized by their spacious layouts and large windows that maximize natural light and showcase extensive city views. Interior finishes include modern kitchen appliances and elegant bathrooms featuring walnut cabinetry, stone flooring, and soaking tubs.

Residents of the Veneto enjoy a comprehensive suite of amenities, including 24-hour doorman and concierge services, a fully-equipped fitness center, and a health club. The building also caters to families with a children's playroom and maintains a pet-friendly policy.

The building's location offers convenient access to public transportation, making it an ideal choice for city dwellers who value connectivity. The Veneto represents a blend of modern architecture and practical luxury in one of Manhattan's most established neighborhoods.

The property's thoughtful design and range of amenities reflect Related Companies' commitment to creating high-quality residential spaces that cater to the diverse needs of New York City residents.

Blue is located at 105 Norfolk Street and its angular form and dark blue façades strike an imposing figure in the Lower East Side skyline.

105 Norfolk Street’s apartments are spacious and light-filled thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, many of which provide panoramic views of the nearby East River and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Kitchens and master bathrooms are elegant and well-appointed, featuring glass-fronted cabinets and pebbled floors, respectively.

Residents have access to such amenities as a full-time doorman, central air conditioning and heating, a garden, a rooftop terrace, refrigerated storage and a bike room. Many restaurants, shops and bars are nearby. 

The Platinum is located at 247 West 46^th Street and opened in 2008. It was designed by Costas Kondylis.

The 43-story Platinum contains 220 units that range from 600-square-foot studios to 3,500-square-foot duplex penthouses. Small or large, all apartments feature white-oak floors, zoned heating and cooling systems, full-length windows and washers and dryers. Kitchens offer custom cabinetry with etched-glass doors and modern appliances, while master baths have custom vanities, limestone walls and floors and free-standing soaking tubs.

In addition to 24-hour concierge service, residents have access to several shared spaces on the fifth floor: the bar-style Q-Lounge has a pool table and plasma-screen TV; the Spa Lounge offers a personal retreat with a water wall and other services; the Recovery Zone has full-body massage chairs and relaxing audio; and the adjoining health club has a sauna and “experiential” massage showers, as well as an indoor/outdoor yoga studio. The Platinum’s amenities also include a state-of-the-art golf simulator, a vast terrace complete with a stone fireplace for cold evenings and a misting station for hot days.

Conveniently located in the Theater District, 247 West 46th Street is close to many cultural attractions, excellent shopping and dining and public transportation.

The Residences at W New York Downtown occupy floors 23 through 56 of a sleek 57 story tower at 123 Washington Street, designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates and completed by The Moinian Group in 2010. The building features a David Rockwel designed lobby and houses both a W Hotel (floors 6 through 22) and 223 residential units ranging from studios to two bedrooms. Interior design by Berlin based Graft Design gives the building its contemporary aesthetic, while the tower's elegant proportions and light colored façade create a striking presence in Lower Manhattan's skyline.

Apartments range from 400 to 1,175 square feet and feature Italian white lacquer kitchens with premium appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators and Miele gas cooktops, along with Corian countertops and concealed lighting. Units offer spectacular views of the 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, and Manhattan skyline through oversized windows, with many featuring dark wood flooring and modern finishes. The building includes both furnished units (floors 23 through 30) and unfurnished condominiums, with layouts like the corner two bedroom Residence F units featuring 21 foot long living/dining areas.

Residents enjoy full access to the W Hotel's signature Whatever/Whenever 24-hour concierge service, along with housekeeping, spa services including sauna and steam rooms, a state-of-the-art SWEAT fitness center, and a residents only rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. Additional amenities include a media screening room, digital lounge with gaming systems, and preferred dining reservations at the hotel's Living Lounge and BLT Bar & Grill.

Strategically positioned at the southern edge of the World Trade Center Memorial Site, the building offers excellent access to the Financial District, Battery Park City, and twelve subway lines via the nearby Oculus. Notable residents have included former NBA player Jeremy Lin, rapper Eve, Bow Wow, and Lindsay Lohan, reflecting the building's appeal to high profile individuals seeking luxury living in Lower Manhattan.