New York City Luxury Condos

The Ansonia, designed by noted architect Paul Duboy, opened in 1904 as a luxury hotel stretching along Broadway between 73th and 74th streets. By the 1970s it was converted into rental apartments (and in 1990, converted into condos) and it is now a designated Landmark on the Upper West Side. It has long been a favorite destination of celebrities.

Most of the 430 apartments retain such original architectural details as glass and mirrored doors with transoms, intricate herringbone hardwood floors and delicate paneling. Still, all units have been fully modernized with new kitchens, renovated bathrooms and sizeable closets.

The Ansonia's staff members include a 24-hour doorman, porters, concierge, and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a garage with 24-hour elevator access, secured storage bins for rent, and a stunning landscaped roof deck. It is in a prime Upper West Side location near Central Park, Riverside Park, the American Museum of Natural History, the Children's Museum of Manhattan, fine dining, and public transportation.

45 Park Avenue is a 21-story residential condominium building located in Murray Hill between 36th and 37th Streets. Completed in 2006 by SJP Residential Properties and designed by architect Costas Kondylis, the building replaced the historic Sheraton Russell Hotel from 1923. The red-brick structure features 106 residences and a distinctive two-story limestone base with an angled glass marquee entrance.

The building's elegant lobby showcases Crema Marfil and Oro Toscano marble floors, Moazamique wood walls, and oil-rubbed bronze accents. Residences feature floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliette balconies, and 9-10 foot ceilings. Apartments are equipped with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops, and marble bathrooms with custom wood vanities.

The full-service building offers a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a fitness center, a residents' lounge with outdoor terrace, and a 21-space self-parking garage. Its location across from the Union League Club places it near notable landmarks including the Morgan Library, Bryant Park, and Grand Central Station.

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.

Casa 74 is a 30 story glass tower at 255 East 74th Street, completed in 2009 by World Wide Holdings Corporation under the leadership of Victor Elmaleh, a noted artist and squash player. Designed by H3 Hardy Collaborative and SLCE Architects with interiors by Coffiner Ku Design, the building houses 87 apartments and features an attractive glass and metal panel façade with angular architectural details that modulate the tower's shaft.

The building's standout feature is its direct private access to a 42,000 square foot Equinox flagship facility spanning multiple floors. Residents also enjoy a comprehensive 2,400 square foot Children's Pavilion with dedicated spaces for different age groups, including toddler rooms with climbing features, teen arcade with pinball and basketball games, and party spaces with kitchenettes. Additional amenities include 24 hour doorman and concierge services, a landscaped garden, cold storage, and bike room.

Apartments feature 10 foot ceilings (with some units on the 21st floor boasting 10' 6" ceilings), floor-to-ceiling windows, and high end finishes including Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele appliances, and Varenna Italian cabinetry. Bathrooms are appointed with Waterworks fixtures, Toto toilets, marble surfaces, and radiant heated floors in master suites. The lower floors offer loft-like duplex units, while units above the 26th floor feature fireplaces, and three penthouses on the top floor include private terraces and access to a common roof deck.

Notable residences include the nearly 4,000 square foot apartments 21A and 21B, which feature expansive kitchens, multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and panoramic city views. Corner units throughout the building offer multiple exposures and private balconies or terraces, with some featuring dramatic spaces like the 69 foot long north facing terrace in apartment 7C. The building's prime Lenox Hill location provides easy access to Madison Avenue shopping, Museum Mile, Central Park, and multiple subway lines.

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.

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.

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.

The Galleria at 117 East 57^th Street is a 55-story, mixed-use residential tower with 253 apartments. Located just off Park Avenue on one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, it has one of the city's most dramatic entrances.

Residences feature walls of windows with spectacular views. Apartments have marble bathrooms, abundant closets, wood floors and washer and dryers. The units on the south side have living rooms that contain “Winter Garden” terraces, which resemble greenhouses with glass walls and slanted roofs. Such a room-within-a-room can be set-up as a breakfast room, den or even an additional bedroom.

Amenities and services at the Galleria include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, a valet, room service, a garage and a health club with a pool and a spa. At the Sky Lounge on the 54^th floor, residents can also enjoy views of the cityscape and have drinks outside on the terrace or inside by the fireplace.

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.

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.