New York City Luxury Condos

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.

The Sheffield at 322 West 57th Street is a 49-story dark brown brick tower built in 1978 by developer Hyman Shapiro and designed by Emery Roth & Sons. Originally constructed as an 845-unit rental building, it was converted to approximately 600 condominiums in the mid-2000s under Kent Swig's ownership, though the conversion process was notably tumultuous.

The cruciform-shaped tower features a distinctive through-block design between 56th and 57th Streets, with a double-height lobby finished in Italian travertine and granite. The building's base was later reclad with granite and glass during its conversion. Residences range from studios to four-bedrooms, featuring Nordic Ash floors and modern finishes.

The Sheffield's crowning amenity is its Sky Club, occupying the 57th and 58th floors, which includes a glass-enclosed swimming pool that opens to an outdoor sundeck, two resident lounges, a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa facilities, and a children's playroom. Additional amenities include a 345-car garage, private driveway, laundry facilities on each floor, and a pet spa.

The building's history reflects the transformation of its West Midtown neighborhood. What was once considered a relatively underdeveloped area has evolved into a vibrant district, anchored by nearby Columbus Circle, the Time Warner Center, and Hearst Tower. The Sheffield stands as one of the area's pioneering residential towers.

Notably, the building underwent several ownership changes, including a period of foreclosure before being acquired by Fortress Investment Group in 2009. The subsequent renovation by Cetra-Ruddy included updates to the lobby and amenity spaces, helping to reestablish the building's position in the luxury market.

The Sheffield's location offers proximity to Central Park, Lincoln Center, and the Theater District, with excellent access to public transportation. The building maintains a 24-hour doorman and concierge service, and its through-block plaza provides a connection to the landscaped gardens of the neighboring Parc Vendome complex.

Metropolitan Tower at 146 West 57th Street stands as one of Manhattan's most distinctive residential landmarks, a 78 story black glass skyscraper that cuts a dramatic silhouette against the Midtown skyline. Completed in 1986 and developed by Harry Macklowe, this bold architectural statement was designed by Schuman, Lichtenstein, Claman & Efron with its signature angled "knife edge" form that maximizes Central Park views for residents. The building's controversial black façade and aggressive modernist design initially drew criticism but has since become an iconic part of the city's architectural fabric, forming what critics dubbed the "tuning fork triumvirate" alongside the neighboring Carnegie Hall Tower and CitySpire.

The tower houses 234 condominium apartments above commercial office space, with residences ranging from one bedroom units to expansive four bedroom duplexes on the upper floors. Nearly all apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase sweeping views of Central Park, the Hudson River, and the Manhattan skyline. Common apartment features include high end finishes such as Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele appliances, custom millwork, and premium materials like marble and hardwood flooring. Many units have been extensively renovated with smart home technology, wine storage, and spa like bathrooms, while the building's higher floors offer some of the most spectacular park and city vistas in Manhattan.

Residents enjoy what the building markets as a "six star" lifestyle through Club Metropolitan, an exclusive residents only restaurant on the 30th floor that provides complimentary breakfast, room service, wine tastings, and private event space with an outdoor terrace. Additional amenities include a 20 by 40 foot swimming pool with city views, a full service fitness center with steam and sauna facilities, 24 hour concierge and doorman service, valet parking, and housekeeping services. The building has attracted notable residents including Mike Ovitz (former head of Creative Artists Agency), supermodel Adriana Lima, and actor George Takei. Located just two blocks from Central Park and steps from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Columbus Circle, Metropolitan Tower offers prime access to Manhattan's cultural and shopping districts while maintaining a no pets policy except for service animals.

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.

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.

Element at 555 West 59^th Street is located in the Upper West Side.

The 34-story glass-clad Element, designed by SLCE Architects and opened in 2008, contains 186 one- to three-bedroom apartments featuring nine-and-a-half-foot ceilings. Many units have a balcony and all apartments have white oak floors, open kitchens with islands and modern appliances, bathrooms with soaking tubs and washers and dryers.

Amenities include a 60-foot swimming pool enclosed in a glass atrium, a separate children’s pool, a whirlpool and a private resident’s lounge. Residents also have access to a “Fitness and Well-Being Center” that includes Cybex training equipment, a sauna, a steam room and basketball and squash courts; it also offers residents yoga, Pilates and aerobic classes. There is also a children’s playroom with regular classes by Jodi’s Gym. In warm weather there is a private, 12,000-square-foot lawn and garden area.

555 West 59th Street is near to the shops and restaurants in the Time Warner Center and is close to Central and Riverside Parks.

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.

Chelsea Atelier is a boutique condominium measuring 12 stories and 33 residences, and dating back to 1911. Staff and amenities include a full-time doorman, on-site superintendent, elevator, bike room, and resident storage. Pets are permitted.

Chelsea Atelier is located at 245 Seventh Avenue, between West 24th and 25th Streets. Whole Foods is across the street, and the building is close to the High Line, Madison Square Park, popular restaurants, and public transportation.

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.

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.