Top 1990's Condos

As the only residential building located within the Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts complex at 160 West 66th Street, 3 Lincoln Center is a mixed-use, 60-story tower that houses Lincoln Center offices in its lower floors and 347 apartments on its upper floors. It is close to Central Park, the Apple store, Equinox, and gourmet supermarkets.

It has two entrances and its western location produces sweeping views of the Hudson River and the skylines of Manhattan and New Jersey. 3 Lincoln Center residences have windowed chef’s kitchens equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, granite floors and countertops. Bathrooms are appointed in luxurious marble and are outfitted with topnotch fixtures and finishes.

Amenities at 3 Lincoln Center include doorman and concierge service available 24 hours a day, an on-site building manager, and a full-service parking garage on-site. It also has a private, state-of-the-art health club, the Center Club, which features a 60-foot swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and aerobic exercise rooms.

Directly outside your door, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - the world’s most celebrated cultural hub houses internationally renowned performing arts organizations including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Juilliard School. For pre theatre, post theatre or anytime in between, enjoy an abundance of outstanding restaurants including Caf Fiorello, Bar Boulud, Boulud Sud, The Smith, Rosa Mexicano, Atlantic Grill, The Leopard at des Artistes, Shun Lee, and Tatiana.

The Grand Millennium at 1965 Broadway is located in Lincoln Center and was completed in 1996.

Apartments are large and have oversized, floor-to-ceiling windows with dazzling views over Lincoln Center. They have hardwood floors and distinctive architectural details; gourmet kitchens are designed with granite countertops and floors and are fitted with premium appliances. Master bathrooms are appointed in opulent marble with deep soaking tubs and separate showers and all units offer ample closet space – including walk-in closets – central air conditioning and washers and dryers.

The Grand Millennium’s amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge and valet service, resident storage and preferential access to the Equinox Sports Club located across the street. Lincoln Center and The Juilliard School are across the street in the other direction. The surrounding neighborhood is lively and is home to Apple, Pottery Barn and Brooks Brothers, to name just a few nearby shops. Restaurants range from fine dining to casual, and there is a large Whole Foods supermarket located just blocks away at Columbus Circle.

The Empire opened in 2001 and is located at 188 East 78^th Street in the Upper East Side.

It is a traditionally styled, brick-clad tower that sits atop a block-long, four-story retail base stretching from 77th to 78th Streets. The Empire’s façades are adorned by columns of bay windows and bowed terraces.

Layouts in the 77 apartments are generally expansive; all are between 1,200 and 3,400 square feet and many have 11-foot ceilings. Most of the residences have two or more bedrooms, foyers, spacious formal dining rooms, crown moldings, herringbone floors, washers and dryers, marble baths and oversized closet spaces. Many enjoy terraces and several have fireplaces. Large eat-in kitchens are equipped with custom cabinets and premium appliances.

Residents have access to such amenities as concierge service, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a children’s play room. Bonus services include a pool, a roof deck and a private garden. Downstairs there are 36 storage rooms and 36 wine cellars available for purchase. The Empire also has a 25-car garage and is near to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The 31-floor Siena at 188 East 76^th Street is a smart and elegant high-rise in the Upper East Side that evokes the tower of a graceful baroque cathedral.

To tie it to its historic neighbors, the Siena has a four-story base clad in granite and cast stone that echoes the limestone and granite façades in the surrounding area. Its 125 apartments are filled with the sort of desirable features usually associated with pre-war construction, such as eat-in kitchens with windows, entrance foyers and nine-and-a-half-foot ceilings. Kitchens feature top of the line appliances and bathrooms are outfitted with marble; units also have washers and dryers. The layouts are large – more than half of the residences are two bedrooms or bigger – and because of the relative narrowness of the Siena, most floors have only two or three units, adding an element of privacy and enhancing each apartment’s exposure to the outside.

Amenities include concierge service, a fitness center and a children's playroom. 188 East 76th Street is also located close to Central Park and many boutiques and cafes.

2 Columbus Avenue is a distinguished 41 story condominium tower completed in 1998, rising from the prestigious corner of 59th Street and Columbus Avenue. Developed by The Brodsky Organization, Quinlan & Field Inc., and Peter M. Lehrer using air rights acquired from the adjacent St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, this 133 unit building was designed by Buck & Cane Architects with interiors by Peter Claman. The buff brick façade features a complementary limestone and granite base that respects the neighboring 1885 church, with the north side thoughtfully set back at the 16th floor to honor the church's height.

Apartments showcase floor-to-ceiling windows, with many featuring unobstructed views of the Hudson River, Central Park, and Manhattan skyline. Most units feature high ceilings ranging from 9 to 10 feet, with select apartments boasting 10 foot plus ceilings. Common apartment features include windowed chef's kitchens with granite countertops, marble bathrooms with separate tubs and glass enclosed showers, elegant entry foyers, walk in closets, and in-unit washers and dryers. Corner apartments are particularly desirable, offering multiple exposures and panoramic city views, while Penthouse C on the 41st floor provides spectacular river and city vistas.

This full service white glove condominium provides 24 hour doorman and concierge services, along with a live-in resident manager, fitness center featuring Peloton equipment, bicycle and stroller storage, and private basement storage units. Located within steps of Central Park, Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle's shops and restaurants, and the Time Warner Center, making it equally suited for primary residences or as a pied-à-terre.

With just three apartments per floor on most levels, the building maintains an intimate, boutique feel while offering the full complement of luxury amenities expected in this prime Lincoln Square location.

One Lincoln Square, completed in 1995 at 150 Columbus Avenue, is a distinctive 30-story, 143-unit condominium tower designed by Gary Edward Handel + Associates. The building features an asymmetrical design with a unique mix of façades, combining a modern glass and metal tower with a red-brick masonry base. It's one of three prominent buildings developed by Millennium Partners that collectively transformed the Lincoln Square area.

The building's apartments are characterized by floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, and generous proportions, with many units offering multiple exposures and sweeping city views. Common layouts include split bedroom configurations, and residences typically feature modern finishes and well-appointed kitchens. The full-service building provides 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a live-in resident manager, bike room, and private storage.

Situated at the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Avenue, One Lincoln Square offers immediate access to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, with Central Park just a block away. The location provides easy access to multiple subway lines and is surrounded by notable dining, shopping, and cultural attractions of the Upper West Side. The building's base has housed prominent retailers over the years, including Barnes & Noble and Century 21.

Designed by Costas Kondylis, 90 East End Avenue was completed in 1998.

With only 38 residences on 21 floors, 90 East End Avenue apartments are sprawling, with the smallest well over 1,000 square feet. All units have mahogany herringbone patterned floors, large entry foyers, nine-foot ceilings and separate dining rooms, while some feature wood-burning fireplaces and expansive terraces. Large, gourmet eat-in kitchens have raised-panel cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops and backsplashes and top-of-the-line appliances. Master bathrooms have black marble accents, double sinks, and deep soaking tubs. Oversized windows offer spectacular views of Carl Schurz Park and the East River.

Amenities at 90 East Avenue include a full-time doorman, a live-in building manager, valet parking, a state-of-the-art fitness center, children’s outdoor and indoor play area and storage bins.

Gracie Square is a residential and quiet area around the handsome Carl Schurz Park. There is no bus service on East End Avenue.