Top Prewar Condos

The Greenwich at 65 West 13th Street is a distinguished 12-story pre-war condominium built in 1906 and converted to luxury residences in 2001 by Franke Gottesegen Cox Architects. This handsome building features a curved corner at 14th Street and Seventh Avenue and distinctive arched windows on upper floors, housing approximately 67 large apartments ranging from 1,000 to over 4,500 square feet. The building has attracted notable residents including Jennifer LeRoy and Kay LeRoy.

Apartments at The Greenwich showcase the grandeur of pre-war loft living with soaring ceilings ranging from 11 to over 14 feet and oversized windows that flood the spaces with natural light. Many units feature dramatic entry galleries extending 15 to 41 feet, open chef's kitchens with center islands, and high-end finishes including granite countertops and custom millwork. The penthouse units are particularly spectacular, with some configured as duplexes featuring wood-burning fireplaces and expansive private terraces up to 2,057 square feet equipped with gas lines, water, and electricity for outdoor entertaining. Several apartments offer sweeping views of the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, and city skylines through their north and west exposures.

The building provides white-glove service with a 24-hour doorman, state-of-the-art fitness center, children's playroom, and bike storage. The crown jewel amenity is the stunning common roof deck with 360-degree panoramic city views, complete with gas grilling facilities and landscaped areas. Located at the nexus of Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Union Square, and the Flatiron District, residents enjoy exceptional access to the city's finest dining, shopping, cultural institutions, and multiple subway lines, making it one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted addresses for sophisticated loft living.

The Century is located on Central Park West near Columbus Circle.

The apartments at 25 Central Park West feature step-down living rooms, formal dining rooms, windowed eat-in kitchens and gracious entry galleries.  Newly installed windows – many of which are bay windows – capture intimate views of Central Park and its own private garden. 

The Century is a white-glove building staffed with a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, concierge, and handyman. Laundry service and in-building storage are also available. Pets are permitted, as are subletting, investors, and pied-a-terres.

In addition to The Century’s compelling Art Deco architecture, it is distinctive for its prime Central Park location. The shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, and transportation of Columbus Circle are a few blocks away, as is the culture and entertainment found in Lincoln Center and the surrounding area. Local schools, playgrounds and opportunities for family activities and outings are also some of the best in the city.

The Olcott, located at 27 West 72nd Street, is a distinguished 16-story prewar condominium built in 1925 and designed by architect George Pelham. This elegant limestone and brick building extends through the block to West 73rd Street and sits on the same coveted block as the famous Dakota, just half a block from Central Park and Strawberry Fields. Originally constructed with 227 units that included transient and professional accommodations, the building was converted to condominiums in 2005 by Brack Capital and Stellar Management, creating 162 luxury residences.

The building's prewar grandeur is evident in its restored lobby featuring marble columns and ornate brass elevators with interiors of mahogany, marble, mother-of-pearl and brass. The Olcott has attracted notable residents over the years, including Oscar winner Martin Balsam and eccentric entertainer Tiny Tim, and historically served as temporary housing for Lincoln Center and Broadway performers. The building maintains its artistic heritage while offering modern white-glove service with 24-hour doorman, concierge, and on-site management.

Apartments at The Olcott blend prewar character with contemporary luxury, featuring high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and chef's kitchens equipped with Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele dishwashers, and custom Italian cabinetry. Bathrooms showcase Waterworks fixtures, marble finishes, and radiant floor heating. The building offers diverse layouts from studios to 4-bedroom duplexes with private terraces, many with Central Park views. Residents enjoy a comprehensive amenity package including a fitness center, children's playroom, residents' lounge, cold storage, bicycle storage, and laundry facilities on every floor, making it one of the Upper West Side's most desirable full-service condominiums.

The Loft at 30 Crosby Street in NoLIta has attracted many notable celebrities since it first opened in 2000 and its apartments quickly became some of the most highly sought after in the city.

Landmark Development oversaw the conversion of 30 Crosby Street, which was formerly a manufacturing facility. Featuring high ceilings, custom cabinets, topnotch appliances and original architectural details throughout, the Loft’s 13 apartments also have open kitchens and spacious master bathrooms.

Amenities include a concierge, a garden, an aromatherapy system in the lobby and a full-time doorman. It is also situated in a convenient location that is close to countless restaurants and retail shops in the surrounding neighborhoods of TriBeCa, SoHo and NoHo.

Liberty Lofts at 43 West 64th Street began its life as the Liberty Storage Warehouse in 1891, distinguished by a 37-foot copper Statue of Liberty replica that adorned its roof from 1902 until 2002, when it was relocated to the Brooklyn Museum of Art. In 2003, the Athena Group, led by Louis Dubin, transformed the building into a boutique luxury condominium, adding four floors to the original eight-story structure under the direction of renowned architect Costas Kondylis.

The conversion created 32 luxury residences ranging from 1,600 to 6,151 square feet, featuring loft-style layouts with high ceilings, Brazilian hardwood floors, and private keyed elevator access. The building's original industrial architecture provides exceptional soundproofing, while modern amenities include a full-time doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, and a private gated porte-cochere for convenient loading and unloading.

Notable initial residents included CBS Early Show host Gretchen Carlson, IMG Baseball division head Casey Close, and the daughters of both Barry Schwartz (former Calvin Klein owner) and Sol Kerzner (Ocean Club and Atlantis resorts owner). The building's prestigious location between Lincoln Center and Central Park has made it particularly attractive to prominent figures.

The building's historical significance is enhanced by its statue's interesting past. Installed by immigrant warehouse owner William H. Flattau, the replica initially featured a circular interior stairway accessible to the public until 1912. The statue, cast in Akron, Ohio, was visible from Lincoln Center's plaza across Broadway until its removal.

Residences feature thoughtfully designed layouts with generous proportions, chef's kitchens often equipped with Viking appliances and Poggenpohl cabinetry, and luxurious finishes throughout. Many units offer impressive views, and some include private outdoor spaces.

The location offers residents immediate access to world-class cultural institutions, with Lincoln Center and Central Park just steps away. The area is rich with fine dining establishments, high-end shopping at nearby Columbus Circle, and excellent transportation options.

The top 12 floors of the 20-story pre-war office building known as 15 Madison Square North have been converted to one-to-four-bedroom luxury condominium apartments overlooking Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building in one of the city’s hottest residential neighborhoods. The building, erected in 1910, begins with a 24-hour attended lobby. Residents also get a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a landscaped roof deck, a state of the art fitness center, a wine storage and tasting room and a children's playroom. In addition to being within steps from nearly every subway line in the city, the surrounding neighborhood is home to a bustling interior design district and popular destinations like Dover Street Market, ABC Kitchen and Gramercy Tavern.

The Apthorp, built in 1908 by William Waldorf Astor, is one of New York City's most prestigious landmark buildings, occupying an entire block between 78th and 79th Streets on the Upper West Side. This Italian Renaissance Revival masterpiece, designed by architects Clinton & Russell, is distinguished by its limestone façade, iconic wrought-iron gates, and magnificent central courtyard with fountains and landscaped gardens.

The 12-story building contains 163 residences, accessed through four separate attended lobbies. Apartments feature soaring 11-foot ceilings, many with original architectural details including mosaic-tiled entry galleries, glass-paneled French doors, decorative fireplaces, and intricate crown moldings. Units range from one to six bedrooms, with many offering formal dining rooms and grand entertaining spaces.

The building was converted to condominiums in 2008 and now offers extensive amenities including a 6,500-square-foot suite with spa, fitness center, yoga studio, entertainment space with catering kitchen, children's playroom, and private storage. The building provides white-glove service with 24-hour doormen, hand-delivered mail, and on-site parking. Located between Central Park and Riverside Park, The Apthorp offers convenient access to the Upper West Side's cultural institutions, dining, shopping, and transportation.

The Sugar Warehouse at 79 Laight Street was built in 1853 by the Grocers Steam Sugar Refining Company and later sold to the United States Sugar Refining Company. At 10 stories, it was one of the tallest buildings in New York City when constructed. In 2000, the landmarked structure was acquired by Alex Forkosh of Forkosh Construction and converted into a 34 unit condominium by architect Joseph Pell Lombardi, who described it as "one of the more complex" conversions he had undertaken due to the building's varying heights—10 stories in the core but only five or six stories in other sections. The 2002 restoration preserved the building's distinctive red brick façade, black metal window shutters on the lower floors, and the painted white signage displaying the building's name and address.

The building's conversion required installing an entirely new structural system behind the historic façade to accommodate modern split level and duplex layouts. Two interior courtyards were created to bring natural light into the building. The slightly arched windows and charming exterior details, carefully restored to meet Landmarks Preservation Commission requirements, give the building significant street presence along its lengthy façade extending to West Street. The building sits on cobblestone Laight Street at the corner of West Street in prime North TriBeCa.

All 34 residences are configured as two or three bedroom apartments, with most featuring split level or duplex layouts. Units range from approximately 2,000 to 4,000 square feet, with ceiling heights reaching 14 to 16 feet in many apartments. Several penthouses include skylights and private roof deck access. Common features across units include spacious great rooms, open kitchens with high end appliances from brands like Miele, Sub Zero, Viking, and Gaggenau, marble bathrooms, custom millwork and closets, and vented washer/dryers. Many apartments offer Hudson River views through the building's signature arched windows, and select units feature wood burning fireplaces and private keyed elevator access.

The Sugar Warehouse offers full service amenities including a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness center, two common rooftop decks, children's playroom, bicycle storage, conference room, and private storage units for each residence. The building is pet friendly and zoned for PS 234. There is no parking garage on site. The building has undergone major capital improvements including waterproofing, fireproofing, lobby renovation, and playroom updates.

The location directly across from Hudson River Park and Piers 25 and 26 provides immediate access to waterfront recreation. The building sits in one of TriBeCa's most desirable blocks, with close proximity to the dining and shopping of TriBeCa, SoHo, and the West Village. The cobblestone streets and historic warehouse architecture define the neighborhood's character, which transformed from the former Washington Market produce district into one of Manhattan's most sought after residential areas.

The Sugar Warehouse stands as one of only three historic condominium buildings on the entire TriBeCa waterfront and represents one of the neighborhood's most significant conversion projects from the early 2000s. The building's industrial heritage, combined with its landmarked status and full service amenities, has made it a cornerstone property in the area. The conversion preserved an important piece of New York's 19th century commercial architecture while creating distinctive loft style residences that blend prewar character with modern luxury.

141 Fifth Avenue stands as one of the Flatiron District's most distinguished architectural landmarks, originally constructed in 1897 as the Merchants Bank of New York. This Beaux Arts masterpiece was designed by Robert Maynicke for the southern portion, with Henry Edwards Ficken completing the northern extension in 1900. The building's most striking feature is its distinctive domed cupola and curved corner that follows the street's contours, complemented by white brick façades with elaborate terracotta decoration, banded columns, and circular windows that create a truly iconic presence at the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 21st Street.

In 2009, the top ten floors of the 12 story building were converted into 38 luxury condominiums by SL Green and Savanna Partners, with Cetra/Ruddy handling the residential conversion. The developers meticulously preserved the building's historic character while introducing modern luxury finishes. A particularly notable feature is the triplex cupola apartment, which was highlighted in The New York Times as one of the most recent dome conversions in the city, originally marketed for $12 million and featuring 3,200 square feet plus three terraces totaling 780 square feet of outdoor space.

The residences showcase impressive scale with soaring 10 to 11 foot ceilings and wide plank solid walnut flooring throughout. Kitchens feature a consistent English style design with custom hand painted cabinetry, walnut and marble islands with hand turned balusters, and top tier appliances including Wolf six burner ranges, glass door Sub-Zero refrigerators, and built in Miele coffee systems. Bathrooms are luxuriously appointed with Waterworks fixtures, custom mosaic floors, and many feature freestanding soaking tubs. Several units boast private terraces of 500 square feet or more, while the split bedroom layouts provide optimal privacy.

Building amenities include a 24 hour doorman and live-in superintendent, along with a restored roof deck offering panoramic city views, a fitness center, and basement storage. The location provides exceptional convenience to Madison Square Park, the Ladies Mile Historic District, Union Square, and the vibrant dining and shopping scenes of Flatiron, Chelsea, and Gramercy neighborhoods, with multiple transportation options nearby.

The Apple Bank Building at 2112 Broadway stands as one of the Upper West Side's most distinguished landmarks, occupying an entire city block between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue from 73rd to 74th Streets. Built in 1928 by the renowned architectural firm York & Sawyer in the Italian Renaissance palazzo style, this limestone-clad building originally housed the Central Savings Bank (formerly the German Savings Bank, founded in 1859). The building's four-story banking hall with cast-iron bats designed by Samuel Yellin remains intact at its base, while the top four floors were converted into an exclusive residential condominium in 2006 by Stahl Real Estate.

The building contains 28 unique condominium apartments, each designed by SLCE Architects with completely different layouts and spacious entry galleries. Residences range from 1,200 to over 4,000 square feet, featuring dramatic ceiling heights between 9 and 18 feet. Six apartments are duplexes with private roof terraces ranging from 284 to 461 square feet, while all units boast premium finishes including marble bathrooms with radiant heated floors, high-end appliances, and abundant closet space. The apartments showcase impressive proportions, with living rooms spanning up to 30 feet and some featuring multiple walk-in closets and house-sized laundry rooms.

Building amenities reflect its luxury status, including 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center located within the original bank vault, a pet grooming station, and secure bicycle storage. Notable residents have included NBA player Emeka Okafor and legendary entertainer Harry Belafonte. The building's prime location offers residents easy access to Central Park, Lincoln Center, and excellent public transportation via the nearby 1/2/3 subway lines at the 72nd Street station, though the building does not include a parking garage.

This full-service condominium represents a rare opportunity to live within a designated landmark that commands one of Manhattan's most prominent corner locations, overlooking the attractive Verdi Square Park and its express subway pavilion. The building's conversion preserved its historic grandeur while creating some of the most spacious and uniquely configured apartments on the Upper West Side.