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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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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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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Fifty Third and Eighth, located at 301 West 53rd Street at the corner of Eighth Avenue, is a 25-story condominium building originally constructed in 1980 and later converted to 252 luxury residences by HFZ Capital Group. The brown-brick building, designed by BP Architects with interiors by ASH NYC, occupies a full city block at the intersection of Hell's Kitchen and Midtown West.
Residences feature consistent high-end finishes including white lacquer kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, Bertazzoni gas ranges, Bosch appliances, marble bathrooms, oak hardwood floors, and integrated air conditioning. The building offers various layouts from one to three bedrooms, with many units enjoying open city views through large windows.
The full-service building provides extensive amenities including 24-hour doorman and concierge services, a windowed fitness center, a furnished roof deck with grills and panoramic views, a residents' lounge, children's playroom, and an outdoor courtyard. Additional conveniences include an on-site parking garage, bike storage, cold storage, and a private dog park.
The location offers exceptional access to New York landmarks including Central Park, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Times Square, and the Theater District, with multiple subway lines nearby. The building's position provides residents with easy access to both the cultural attractions of Midtown and the dining scene of Hell's Kitchen.
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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 Halcyon is a 32 story luxury condominium tower at 305 East 51st Street in Midtown East's Turtle Bay neighborhood, designed by SLCE Architects with interiors by S. Russell Groves. The building houses 123 residences ranging from studios to four bedrooms within a glass and bronze window wall structure sitting atop a limestone base. Completed in 2015, the tower was developed by HFZ Capital Group after they acquired the project from the original developer, Kennelly Development Company.
Residences feature consistent high end finishes throughout, including 10 foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling double pane windows, and wide plank smoked oak flooring. All units include custom Poliform kitchens with Silver Fox lacquered cabinetry, Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplashes, and premium Miele appliances including refrigerators, ovens with gas cooktops, and dishwashers, plus Sub-Zero wine coolers. The white statuary marble bathrooms feature bronze Kohler fittings, deep soaking tubs, radiant heated floors, and glass enclosed showers. Each unit includes in-unit Bosch washer and dryer and individual climate control systems.
The building offers an extensive amenities package anchored by a 52 foot heated indoor swimming pool located on the 22nd floor, along with a fitness center featuring double height windows and panoramic city views. Additional amenities include the Aqua Spa with steam room and sauna, a Sky Lounge on the 21st floor with catering kitchen and media room, a residential library opening to a landscaped courtyard with fire pit, children's playroom, golf simulator room, and bike storage. The tower provides 24 hour doorman and concierge services, with on-site parking available for an additional fee.
Many of the building's most desirable units are corner residences with multiple exposures offering unobstructed city and river views, while several units feature private terraces, including one notable residence with an approximately 900 square foot outdoor space. Upper floor units, particularly those on the 25th floor and above, showcase panoramic views of the Chrysler Building and Midtown skyline. The building's prime Turtle Bay location provides convenient access to Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations, and the neighborhood's dining and cultural attractions.
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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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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.
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Trump World Tower, completed in 2001 at 845 United Nations Plaza, stands as a 72-story bronze glass tower rising 861 feet above Midtown East. Developed by Donald Trump and Daewoo Corporation for approximately $50 million, the building was designed by architect Costas Kondylis and was the tallest residential building in New York City at completion. The tower created controversy for exceeding the height of the neighboring UN Secretariat Building, though it was built 'as-of-right' within existing zoning regulations.
The building is distinguished by its modernist design featuring clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, and protected views of the United Nations grounds and East River. Residences feature ceiling heights ranging from 10 to 13 feet, with some penthouses reaching 16 feet. Units typically include marble bathrooms, high-gloss kitchen cabinetry, and modern appliances. Many apartments offer formal dining rooms and windowed kitchens with GE Monogram series appliances, while penthouses may include wood-burning fireplaces.
Occupying the full block between 47th and 48th Streets on First Avenue, the building provides extensive amenities including a 60-foot swimming pool, health club and spa, private wine cellars, and a landscaped garden. The property offers white-glove services with 24-hour doorman, concierge, and valet parking. The International Real Estate Federation named it the 'Best Residential Project in the World' in 2003. While situated away from subway lines, the location offers proximity to the UN complex, Beekman Place, and Sutton Place neighborhoods.
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The Laurel is a striking 31 story LEED-certified condominium tower at 400 East 67th Street, completed in 2008 and designed by architect Costas Kondylis. Developed by Alexico Management, the same team behind notable projects like 165 Charles Street by Richard Meier, this glass and limestone clad building sits on the southeast corner of First Avenue, directly across from the expansive St. Catherine's Park. The tower offers residences ranging from studios to four bedrooms, all featuring solid oak wood flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and ceilings between 9 and 12 feet.
Apartments at The Laurel showcase consistently high end finishes and thoughtful layouts. Most units feature long entrance galleries leading past enclosed kitchens to generous living spaces, with many corner units offering particularly dramatic proportions. The state-of-the-art Poggenpohl kitchens come equipped with premium Gaggenau appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerators and wine coolers, while bathrooms are clad in white marble with radiant heated floors, soaking tubs, and separate glass showers. Notable units include the C line apartments on floors 15 through 24 with 25 foot long living rooms, and apartment 15C which features a 26 foot long private terrace. All residences include in-unit Bosch washer/dryers and central HVAC systems.
The building's amenities span an impressive 12,000 square feet across multiple levels, recently renovated to enhance the resident experience. The Trophy Club serves as a comprehensive fitness destination with a 50 foot lap pool, resistance pools, steam room, sauna, and specialized triathlon training equipment including Woodway treadmills and Cycleops Pro indoor cycles. The bi-level Laurel Club provides entertainment and social spaces with a screening room, dining room with catering kitchen, children's play areas, game room, and an atrium lounge with various seating areas and a wine tasting bar.
Located in a prime Upper East Side position, The Laurel benefits from its proximity to Rockefeller University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and numerous cultural institutions. The building sits near the handsome St. John Nepomucine Roman Catholic Church, designed by John Van Pelt in 1925 in what architectural guides describe as a "wonderfully romantic paen to the Romanesque style." While subway access requires a short walk, the location offers excellent bus service and easy access to the FDR Drive, plus the neighborhood's renowned dining and shopping options.
The Laurel operates as a full service, pet friendly building with 24 hour doorman and concierge services, plus on-site parking and storage options. The building maintains a 421-a tax abatement and has been recognized for its environmental sustainability as a LEED-certified development. Current residents benefit from the building's four pipe fan coil system for year round climate control, and the white glove service includes a live-in resident manager. The site's history adds character, having previously been occupied by the Bethany Memorial Church, built in 1910 and designed by Nelson & Van Wagenen.
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The Rushmore is a striking 42-story twin-towered condominium at 80 Riverside Boulevard, completed in 2008 by Extell Development Corporation and designed by Costas Kondylis and Partners. The 425 foot high building features illuminated tower tops and houses 271 apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms, with six duplex units entered at ground level and full floor penthouses occupying the upper floors of each tower. The building's architectural design includes a 16 story base with setbacks and slender towers that borrow stylistic elements from Cesar Pelli's World Financial Center, creating a distinctive presence along Riverside Boulevard.
Residents enjoy premium finishes throughout their homes, including a choice of three kitchen designs equipped with Sub-Zero, Viking, and Miele appliances, along with bathrooms featuring Kohler and Waterworks fixtures. Many apartments boast Hudson River views, hardwood floors, and high ceilings, with larger units offering spacious great rooms, enclosed kitchens, and multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The building has attracted notable residents including Alex Rodriguez, who sold his 3,585 square foot 35th floor apartment for $6.6 million in 2012, as well as music industry executive Clive Davis and NBA player Tyson Chandler.
The Rushmore's amenities rival those of a luxury resort, featuring the La Palestra Wellness Center with an indoor swimming pool, a Kidville NY designed children's playground, screening room, billiards room, and a 185 car garage. The building provides 24 hour doorman and concierge services, along with a shuttle service to public transportation. Its prime location directly across from Riverside Park offers residents easy access to Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, Central Park, and the cultural attractions of Manhattan's Upper West Side, making it one of the most sought after addresses along Riverside Boulevard.
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