400 Park Avenue South stands as one of NoMad's most architecturally distinctive buildings, earning recognition on CityRealty's Top 10 NYC Buildings of the Decade list. Designed by renowned architect Christian de Portzamparc, this 40 story tower features a dramatic crystalline design with jagged glass shards that create both striking exterior appeal and unique interior layouts. The building's innovative glass façade doesn't just make a visual statement but also floods apartments with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows.
The mixed use development houses 269 rental apartments and 81 condominiums, offering residents flexibility in housing arrangements. Each unit showcases high quality finishes including white oak floors throughout, open concept living spaces, and kitchens equipped with sleek glass faced Pedini cabinetry paired with quartzite countertops. The bathrooms continue the luxury theme with marble vanities and heated limestone floors, adding both elegance and comfort.
Residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities spread throughout the building. The fitness facilities are particularly comprehensive, featuring a full gym, swimming pool, steam room, dedicated yoga room, and spinning studio. Additional recreational spaces include a residents' lounge, screening room for private movie nights, and an unusual golf simulator for year round practice. A landscaped 27th floor terrace provides outdoor space with sweeping city views, while resident storage addresses practical needs.
The building's commitment to sustainability earned it LEED certification for its environmentally friendly features, reflecting modern green building standards. This environmental consciousness aligns with the building's forward thinking design philosophy, making it appealing to eco minded residents who don't want to compromise on luxury or convenience.
Location wise, 400 Park Avenue South offers exceptional connectivity and neighborhood amenities. The ground level integrates directly with the 28th Street subway station serving the 4 and 6 trains, providing seamless transit access. The building sits just one block from Madison Square Park, giving residents easy access to one of Manhattan's most beloved green spaces in the heart of the vibrant NoMad district.
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The Urban Glass House at 330 Spring Street stands as Philip Johnson's final major residential development, completed in 2006 just after the legendary architect's death at age 98. Designed in collaboration with Alan Ritchie and taking direct inspiration from Johnson's iconic 1949 Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, this 12-story modernist building contains 40 units positioned at the coveted intersection of SoHo, TriBeCa, and the West Village. The building's clean International Style lines and cube-like form with strategic setbacks create a striking presence, while its name proves literal—floor-to-ceiling windows dominate every residence, with the penthouse alone featuring over 70 floor-to-ceiling windows providing 360-degree city and Hudson River views.
Interiors by renowned designer Annabelle Selldorf showcase a sophisticated palette of black, gray, and silver with custom details throughout. Most apartments feature 9'9" ceilings (the penthouse boasts 12' ceilings), distinctive white oak herringbone floors that echo the brick patterns of Johnson's original Glass House, and remote-controlled motorized window shades. The custom Bulthaup kitchens with stainless steel appliances and compressed black linoleum countertops reference modernist design principles, while bathrooms feature luxurious touches like radiant heated floors and deep soaking tubs. Many units offer expansive loft-like entertaining spaces, with some living areas stretching over 40 feet in length, and several apartments include private terraces with Hudson River views.
The crown jewel penthouse spans the entire top floor with 4,266 square feet of interior space plus nearly 1,600 square feet of wraparound terraces on three sides. This five-bedroom residence features a double-sided fireplace, multiple terrace access points, and unobstructed views spanning from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty. The building has attracted notable residents including performance artist Marina Abramović and gained pop culture recognition when apartment 6A was featured as Mafee's residence on the hit series "Billions." Full-service amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge, a private fitness center, bicycle storage, and cold storage for deliveries, cementing its status as one of Hudson Square's premier luxury condominiums.
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521 Park Avenue was designed by William Boring, an American-born architect who studied architecture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts before returning to New York and joining the firm of McKim, Mead and White. The limestone building has been honored with numerous international design awards, including a gold medal for architecture from the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900.
521 Park Avenue was constructed as a cooperative in 1911, converted to a condominium in 1987, and currently has 24 units. The building has a full-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, a fitness center, and private storage that transfers with each unit. It also benefits from a location near Central Park, world-renowned restaurants, and top shopping. Pets, pied-a-terres, and flexible financing are allowed.
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200 West End Avenue is a 29 story luxury condominium completed in 2008 on the southeast corner of 70th Street and West End Avenue on the Upper West Side. Designed by Costas Kondylis, who created many buildings along Riverside Boulevard for Donald Trump and Extell Development, the building was developed by Clarett Capital LLC, a joint venture between the Clarett Group, Prudential Real Estate Investors, and ING/Clarion. The 191 unit building features a distinctive architectural design with a white stone base and an all glass tower with setback, and has attracted notable residents including Jack McBrayer from "30 Rock" and "Wreck-It Ralph."
Apartments feature Brazilian Cabreuva hardwood floors and oversized floor-to-ceiling windows that flood units with natural light. The open kitchens are appointed with white oak cabinetry, black granite countertops with Bianco Lasa marble backsplashes, and Viking appliances with Waterworks sinks. Master bathrooms showcase marble floors with mosaic tile, Bianco Verde marble soaking tubs, separate glass enclosed showers, and walnut vanities. Many units offer Hudson River and sunset views, particularly the higher floor corner apartments, with some featuring private terraces and triple exposures.
The building offers an impressive array of amenities, including a wine tasting room developed in collaboration with Wine Enthusiast Magazine and a lobby designed by Celerie Kemble. The children's playroom with outdoor area was designed by Peter Sis. Additional amenities include 24 hour doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, state-of-the-art fitness center, residents' lounge with landscaped terrace, billiards room, screening/media room, on-site valet parking, bicycle storage, and personal storage.
The location provides easy access to both Riverside Park and Central Park, with the 72nd Street express subway station nearby offering 1, 2, and 3 train service. The building sits across from P.S. 199, the handsome school designed by Edward Durrell Stone in 1963, and is within walking distance of Lincoln Center's cultural attractions, Broadway shopping and dining, and the Hudson River Park. The combination of Kondylis' architectural design, high end finishes, and prime Upper West Side location has made this a sought after address in the neighborhood.
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Completed in 2008, The Visionaire at 70 Little West Street is New York City's first LEED Platinum certified residential building, representing a landmark achievement in sustainable luxury living. This striking 33 story condominium, designed by renowned architect Pelli Clarke Pelli, features a distinctive curved façade with red terracotta horizontal bands and houses 251 units in Battery Park City. The building was developed by The Albanese Organization and Starwood Capital Group Global, and notably won the prestigious 2010 Award of Excellence from the Urban Land Institute, making it the only New York City building to receive this honor that year.
Residences at The Visionaire showcase exceptional attention to both luxury and environmental responsibility, with apartments featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, sustainably harvested hardwood flooring, and open kitchens equipped with Sub-Zero refrigerators, Wolf appliances, and custom bamboo cabinetry with river-washed black granite countertops. Units range from studios to sprawling three bedroom apartments, many with dramatic curved walls facing the Hudson River and soaring 10 to 11+ foot ceilings. Notable layouts include the largest two bedroom unit (4G at 1,490 square feet) and spectacular corner units with wrap around windows offering views of the Freedom Tower, Hudson River, and Statue of Liberty. Master bathrooms feature limestone floors and countertops with Waterworks deep soaking tubs, while all units include in-unit washers and dryers.
The building's comprehensive amenity package includes a 24 hour doorman and concierge, a sky-lit indoor swimming pool with hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness center with spa services, and a landscaped rooftop terrace with built-in Wolf grills and wet bar overlooking the Hudson River. Additional amenities encompass a residents lounge with fireplace and pool table, screening room, children's playroom, bicycle storage, valet parking garage, and a striking 12 foot tropical aquarium in the lobby. The building's green features include fresh air filtration systems, centrally filtered water, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting, while residents benefit from significantly lower energy bills. Opera singer Michael Fabiano has been among the building's notable residents, adding to its cultural cachet in this waterfront oasis steps from parks, fine dining, and major transportation hubs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Grand Beekman at 400 East 51st Street is a 32 story condominium tower completed in 2003, marking the first major residential development in the exclusive Beekman Place enclave in several decades. Designed by Costas Kondylis & Partners and developed by Alexico Management and Gama Holdings, the building features 89 generously proportioned apartments with a sophisticated façade distinguished by a rusticated six story base, corner bay windows throughout, and an elegantly articulated top with prominent pilasters. The tower is considered one of the most refined post-modern buildings along First Avenue.
Apartments range from approximately 1,000 square feet to over 3,300 square feet and are built on a grand scale with prewar style layouts that separate entertaining and sleeping wings. Common features include 9.5 to 13 foot ceilings, herringbone mahogany floors, floor-to-ceiling French doors opening onto Juliet balconies, and curved windowed dining nooks. Kitchens are outfitted with marble countertops and premium appliances including Viking ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Miele dishwashers, while limestone and marble bathrooms feature double vanities, separate showers, and deep soaking tubs. Many units boast corner bay windows and expansive terraces with East River and Manhattan skyline views, with select apartments offering outdoor spaces exceeding 1,500 square feet.
Building amenities include a 24 hour doorman and concierge, a duplex fitness club with sauna, a children's playroom, a resident's lounge, and a conservatory with landscaped gardens designed by fashion designer Arnold Scaasi. The building permits in-unit washers and dryers, is pet friendly and investor friendly, and features a live-in superintendent with full time staff. While the building has no parking garage and is not immediately adjacent to subway service, it offers convenient access to crosstown buses and the FDR Drive, positioned on a quiet block within walking distance of midtown.
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Bristol Plaza, a soaring 50-story residential condominium at 200 East 65th Street, stands as a beacon of luxury in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Originally known as Milro Tower—named after its developers, the Milstein brothers and Robert Olnick—the building was completed in 1987 and boasts 308 elegantly designed residences.
Designed by Ulrich Franzen & Associates and Philip Birnbaum & Associates, this beige-brick tower is notable for its corner bay windows, open-frame roof adorned with telecommunications dishes, and its handsome retail base on Third Avenue. The tower’s double-height lobby exudes luxury, setting the tone for the opulent living spaces within. Apartments feature high ceilings, beautifully planned kitchens, and Italian marble bathrooms, reflecting meticulous attention to detail.
Bristol Plaza is recognized as one of the most prestigious condominiums on the Upper East Side, providing five-star services that include a private porte-cochere, on-site attended garage, private storage, and a smoke-free environment that welcomes pets up to 25 pounds. The building offers residents an array of top-tier amenities, including a doorman, concierge, garage, and health club with a sauna, steam and massage rooms, and a glass-enclosed 50-foot swimming pool with a Jacuzzi. The building also features a landscaped sundeck, and a mid-rise, mid-block building with a distinctive curved roof.
Situated near the finest restaurants, shopping, art galleries, museums, and Central Park, Bristol Plaza combines timeless elegance with modern conveniences, offering an unparalleled living experience in one of New York City's most coveted neighborhoods.
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The Empire opened in 2001 and is located at 188 East 78th 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.
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The 31-floor Siena at 188 East 76th 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.
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The Beekman Regent at 351 East 51st 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.
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