New York City Luxury Condos

443 Greenwich Street stands as one of Tribeca's most prestigious residential conversions, transforming a 1880s book bindery warehouse into 53 luxury condominiums in 2014. The landmarked red-brick building was meticulously restored by CetraRuddy Architects, who preserved its historic façade complete with large arched windows and distinctive stringcourses while adding modern luxury throughout. The building's most striking feature is its 4,000-square-foot landscaped interior courtyard designed by landscape architect Hank White, surrounded by 600 windows with restored shutters—a detail that required landmark commission approval.

The building has become a celebrity magnet, attracting high-profile residents including Jake Gyllenhaal, Meg Ryan, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Lawrence, and Harry Styles. Its prime north Tribeca location between Desbrosses and Vestry streets, combined with the rare luxury of an underground parking garage with electric charging stations, offers the privacy and convenience that draws A-list residents to this cobblestone block just two blocks from Hudson River Park.

The apartments seamlessly blend historic character with contemporary luxury, featuring restored 1882 Carolina yellow pine beams and columns, soaring 11-foot ceilings, and 8-inch wide white oak flooring throughout. Kitchens are designed by Christopher Peacock with Calacatta marble islands and countertops, complemented by top-tier appliances including Wolf ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and dual Miele dishwashers. Many units feature private elevator access, and bathrooms showcase full-slab marble walls, steam showers, freestanding sculptural tubs, and radiant heated floors. Residences range from approximately 1,400 square feet to over 5,000 square feet for the penthouses, with some featuring private terraces and duplex or triplex layouts.

The building's amenities rival those of a luxury resort, anchored by a 71-foot indoor swimming pool and a 5,000-square-foot landscaped roof terrace. Additional offerings include a state-of-the-art fitness center operated by The Wright Fit with private yoga studios, men's and women's locker rooms with an adjacent Turkish bath (Hamam), temperature-controlled wine storage, children's playroom, and comprehensive concierge services with 24-hour doorman and live-in resident manager. The LEED-certified building represents the pinnacle of luxury living in one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods.

Designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and completed in 2004, the Deutsche Bank Center is located at 80 Columbus Circle on the Upper West Side.

Much of what has drawn eager buyers is the Deutsche Bank Center’s premier location. It offers more than geography, though, as residents enjoy elegantly designed spaces with first-rate finishes and premium appliances.

Deutsche Bank Center amenities include a screening room, party rooms, a children's playroom, an in-house garage with valet parking, a chauffeur's lounge. Residents also enjoy access to such Mandarin Oriental Hotel conveniences as in-room-dining, housekeeping and laundry services, Zen-like spa treatments, state-of-the-art-fitness center, 75' indoor pool, cutting edge cuisine, valet service, and concierge service daily. In addition to 198 apartments, the twin 750-foot towers house the 250-room, five-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel and the Jazz at Lincoln Center performance space.

Deustche Bank Center is also occupied by a multi-story galleria called the Shops at Columbus Center with many restaurants and retailers, including Masa, Per Se, Ascent Lounge, Porter House, L’Occitane, Hugo Boss, and Whole Foods.

Walker Tower, standing 22 stories tall at 212 West 18th Street in Chelsea, represents a masterful blend of historic preservation and modern luxury. The building takes its name from Ralph Walker, the architect who designed the original 1929 telephone switching building that forms its lower floors.

The architectural firm Cetra/Ruddy undertook the building's transformation, carefully preserving and expanding upon the original Art Deco design elements while adapting the structure for contemporary residential use. Their work maintained the building's distinctive Gotham style while elevating it to meet 21st-century standards.

The building offers an extensive suite of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, concierge service, and a fully-equipped fitness center with a dedicated yoga room. Residents also enjoy access to refrigerated storage, a children's playroom, bike storage, and a sauna.

One of Walker Tower's most notable features is its library lounge, complete with a pantry and bar. The building is crowned with a landscaped roof deck that includes a dining area, sun lawn, and covered cabana space, providing residents with exceptional outdoor living options.

The building's Chelsea location places it within easy reach of several New York landmarks and conveniences, including the High Line park, numerous acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant nightlife destinations. Transportation is readily accessible via the 18th Street 1 train.

Built in 1926, 988 Fifth Avenue is a 14-story Italian Renaissance-style condominium designed by J. E. R. Carpenter. Located on the southeast corner of 80th Street, the building is distinguished by its detailed façade featuring rectangular quoins, arched window frames on the fifth floor, substantial balconies on the 11th floor, and a decorative balustraded roofline. Converted to a condominium in 1981, it remains one of the few on Fifth Avenue and offers views of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Developed by the Lion Brewery of New York, with Hugh A. Murray as president, the building reflects Carpenter's architectural finesse.

The exclusive building contains only 12 full-floor residences, providing a high level of privacy and service. Each unit comes with a designated storage bin, and residents benefit from amenities that include a doorman, sidewalk landscaping, and a pet-friendly policy. The sidestreet entrance further enhances the building's sense of discretion.

Apartments at 988 Fifth Avenue feature spacious layouts and elegant finishes. For example, a ninth-floor unit includes a 13-foot-wide entrance gallery, a 27-foot-wide living room with Central Park views, a library, a dining room, four bedrooms, a large kitchen, and a pantry. Another unit boasts an 11-foot-square circular foyer leading to a living room, library, dining room, media room, gallery, and four bedrooms, all with similar park-facing views.

Notable transactions at 988 Fifth Avenue include a $20 million sale by Barbara and Richard Shiffrin to Amy Abrams in 2011, and a $19.5 million sale by Selig Zises, founder of Integrated Resources, in 2012.

Originally constructed in 1912 as the Hawley & Hoops chocolate factory, 285 Lafayette Street underwent a complex conversion in 1999 that transformed it into one of SoHo's most distinctive luxury condominiums. The ambitious renovation, led by developer Allied Partners, required building a fireproof structure over the existing non-fireproof base—a three-year engineering feat that involved hanging steel beams from tubular grillage spanning up to 70 feet. The 10-story building now houses 31 apartments above 30,000 square feet of retail space occupied by the New York Public Library and Ralph Lauren.

The building's loft-style residences showcase authentic industrial details including original cast iron columns, exposed wooden beams, and soaring ceilings that reach up to 26 feet in the eight penthouses. Apartments range from approximately 2,100 to over 4,000 square feet, featuring Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, chef's kitchens with high-end appliances, wine refrigerators, and luxurious bathrooms with six-foot soaking tubs. Many units boast private terraces, and the penthouses include wood-burning fireplaces. The building's design, crafted by architect Costas Kondylis, seamlessly blends prewar architectural elements with modern luxury finishes.

285 Lafayette Street gained considerable cachet through its celebrity residents, most notably David Bowie and his wife Iman, who purchased one of the penthouses. Other notable residents have included Courtney Love, Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager, actor Saul Rubinek, tennis player Patrick McEnroe, and members of the Murdoch and Nederlander families. The building's full-service amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a professionally landscaped rooftop garden, and two entrances—one on Lafayette Street and a more discreet entrance on Mulberry Street for enhanced privacy.

Strategically positioned just south of the iconic Puck Building at the intersection of SoHo and NoLiTa, the building offers residents immediate access to world-class dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. The 800-square-foot lobby features a striking 10-foot white onyx countertop, setting the tone for the building's sophisticated aesthetic. With its combination of historical significance, architectural distinction, and prime location, 285 Lafayette Street represents one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted residential addresses.

Built in 1931 by the renowned Bing & Bing developers and designed by Emory Roth, 299 West 12th Street stands as one of the few prewar condominiums in the West Village. This 17-story brown brick building houses 182 units and was converted to condominiums in 1986. The building features a distinctive Tuscan-style water tank enclosure and boasts elegant proportions that make it one of the most handsome large prewar apartment buildings in the neighborhood.

Located directly across from Abingdon Square Park, which hosts a weekend farmers market, the building offers residents prime West Village living with easy access to Hudson River Park, the High Line, and the Whitney Museum. The full-service condominium provides 24-hour doorman service, a live-in resident manager, bike storage, laundry facilities, and private storage. The building is both pet and pied-a-terre friendly.

Apartments throughout the building showcase classic prewar details including hardwood floors, high beamed ceilings, and wood-burning fireplaces. Many units feature sunken living rooms and windowed kitchens and bathrooms. Studios are particularly notable for their Murphy bed configurations and generous closet space, while the third floor offers distinctive 10-foot ceilings. The building also houses a rare 18th-floor penthouse completely surrounded by private terraces with panoramic views from New York Harbor to the Empire State Building.

The building has attracted notable residents including Jennifer Aniston. With its combination of prewar charm, full-service amenities, and prime West Village location, 299 West 12th Street represents one of the most coveted residential addresses in downtown Manhattan.

150 Charles Street is a 15-story, 91-unit luxury condominium in the Far West Village that occupies nearly three-quarters of a block between West, Washington, Charles and West 10th Streets. Completed in 2015 by The Witkoff Group and designed by CookFox architects with interiors by Alan Wanzenberg, the building incorporates a former Whitehall storage facility and features a distinctive red brick façade that transitions to black metal on upper floors. The development includes 10 four-story townhouse units with private street entrances and steps down toward the Hudson River with numerous terraces, creating a thoughtful integration with the neighborhood's scale.

The building's apartments showcase consistently high-end finishes across all units, including 10-11+ foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wide-plank hardwood floors. Kitchens feature Molteni cabinetry, Alabama white marble countertops, and LeFroy Brooks fixtures, paired with premium appliances from Wolf, Miele, and Sub-Zero. Bathrooms maintain the luxury standard with custom marble work, deep soaking tubs, and radiant heated floors. Many units offer Hudson River views, and larger residences include features like private elevator access, wine refrigerators, and expansive terraces.

The amenities rival those of a luxury resort, anchored by a 3,000-square-foot fitness center and spa featuring a 75-foot lap pool, cold plunge, whirlpool, steam rooms, saunas, and massage treatment rooms. Additional facilities include a 24-hour doorman and concierge, private covered driveway with parking garage, children's playroom, entertainment lounge, and 40,000 square feet of landscaped outdoor space including courtyards and multiple terraces. The building has attracted notable residents including developer Steven Witkoff, supermodel Irina Shayk, and musician Jon Bon Jovi, reflecting its status as one of the West Village's premier addresses.

279 Central Park West is a 23-story boutique condominium built in 1988 and designed by acclaimed architect Costas Kondylis. The building stands out as one of the few buildings in New York City to feature curved glass corner windows, which take full advantage of its spectacular Central Park views. Rising from a three-story rusticated limestone base, the building's asymmetrical silhouette was shaped by the city's contextual zoning requirements of the 1980s, creating distinctive setbacks above the traditional 15-story building wall height along Central Park West.

With only 38 apartments, the building offers an exceptionally exclusive living experience, with many units configured as duplexes and several penthouses. The apartments commonly feature bay windows, windowed kitchens with high-end appliances (Sub-Zero, Miele, Wolf), marble bathrooms, custom millwork, and central air conditioning. The crown jewel is a 6,713-square-foot duplex penthouse with 360-degree views and wrap-around terraces spanning two floors. Corner units are particularly coveted for their sweeping Central Park vistas, with some apartments offering views from every room.

The building provides full-service amenities including 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor children's playrooms, private storage, and bike storage. Located at the corner of 88th Street, residents enjoy prime access to Central Park directly across the street, proximity to the American Museum of Natural History, and convenient transportation via the nearby 86th Street B/C subway station. The building was constructed on the former site of the exclusive Progress Club, a Jewish men's club designed in 1904.

Jazz legend Miles Davis was among the notable residents who called this distinguished address home. Buyers should note that the building requires a 2.5% capital reserve contribution at closing, reflecting the building's commitment to maintaining its high standards and exclusive character.

56 Leonard Street is a 60-story residential condominium tower in TriBeCa designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, known for Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' stadium. The building was co-developed by Hines and Alexico Group, headed by Ivan Senbahar and Simon Elias. The tower stands on a 12,500-square-foot site formerly occupied by New York Law School's Mendik Law Library building.

The building's distinctive architecture features a unique 'pixelated' design where each floor is different and rotated from those above and below, creating the appearance of individual houses stacked in the sky. All 145 residences feature private outdoor spaces with floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering panoramic views. At the building's base sits a specially commissioned stainless steel sculpture by renowned artist Anish Kapoor, similar to his famous 'Cloud Gate' in Chicago.

Residential units feature 11-12 foot ceilings (14-foot in penthouses), Appalachian solid White Oak flooring, and custom interiors by Herzog & de Meuron. Kitchens include sculptural elements such as black granite islands, Corian countertops, and high-end appliances from Sub-Zero and Miele. The building includes eight full-floor penthouses and two half-floor penthouses.

The building offers 17,000 square feet of amenities spread across two floors, including a 75-foot infinity edge pool, sundeck, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa facilities with steam room and sauna, library lounge, screening room, conference room, and children's playroom. The lobby features gleaming black granite finishes and is staffed by a doorman and concierge, with seven elevators serving the building.

Bathrooms feature travertine and marble finishes with radiant heated floors, and units are equipped with 4-pipe heating and cooling systems for year-round multi-zone climate control. The building includes modern conveniences such as on-site parking and private storage units.

Located in the heart of TriBeCa, 56 Leonard Street stands approximately five blocks south of Canal Street and four blocks north of City Hall, positioning it as a significant architectural landmark in downtown Manhattan's skyline.

30 East 85^th Street is located on the southwest corner of Madison Avenue.

Built in 1987 and designed by the architects of SLCE, the 30-story development mixes gracious style and premium amenities with a killer location. It is very close to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. All 90 apartments offer spectacular views through large wall-to-wall windows, west toward Central Park, east toward the East River and south to the Midtown skyline. Many apartments have balconies or terraces to further enjoy the views.

Layouts run from studios to four-bedrooms with a few duplexes. All feature top-of-the-line finishes and details, including solid wood doors, cherry wood floors and plaster walls. Kitchens have topnotch appliances, with glass and ash-blond cabinets imported from France and sinks from Germany. Bathrooms, meanwhile, are fitted with marble walls and floors and whirlpool baths. Most apartments have washers and dryers.

30 East 85th Street features concierge service for its residents, who also share the use of a garage, storage and bike rooms. Memberships to the David Barton Gym on the second floor are also available.