New York City Luxury Condos

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.

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.

Designed in 2004 by renowned architect Philip Johnson – whose projects, among others, include Avery Fisher Hall – the Metropolitan at 181 East 90^th Street is located in Carnegie Hill.

The 32-story Metropolitan has 94 apartments, with the smallest aound 1,000 square feet. Sized to emulate prewar residences, units feature high ceilings, large entry foyers and spacious rooms. They also have unusual elements such as cherry wood kitchen cabinets and wide plank Merbau cherry wood floors. Master bathrooms have deep infinity edge tubs, which have a tub within another tub to allow the water to overflow, pass through a filter and recirculate. There are 10-foot ceilings, curved walls of oversized double-paned windows and spacious eat-in kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Apartments have full size washers and dryers, California walk-in closets and open views.

The amenities are equally impressive with a full time doorman, lobby attendants, concierge, handyman and a live-in super. Residents also have access to a fitness center, a children’s playroom and private storage rooms. The neighborhood is largely residential, with many restaurants, food markets and retail stores along 86^th Street.

The Clocktower Building at 1 Main Street stands as one of Brooklyn's most iconic residential conversions, commanding a prime DUMBO waterfront location with sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. Originally constructed in 1914 as an industrial facility for packaging magnate Robert Gair, this 12 story landmark was once the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world. The building's distinctive four story clock tower, featuring massive working clocks on each face, has become a defining feature of the Brooklyn waterfront and houses what was once Brooklyn's most expensive apartment listing at $25 million.

Developer David Walentas transformed the historic structure into 124 luxury condominiums in 1998, preserving the building's Industrial Neo-Classical character while creating modern loft living spaces. The conversion has attracted notable residents including Anne Hathaway, Rebecca Minkoff, and German film producer Katharina Trebitsch. Units throughout the building feature the classic DUMBO loft aesthetic with 11 foot plus concrete beamed ceilings, oversized windows, and hardwood floors, while many apartments boast chef's kitchens equipped with high end appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators and premium European fixtures.

The building offers full service amenities including 24 hour concierge service, a fitness center, and a planted roof deck. Located on a charming cobblestone street directly across from Brooklyn Bridge Park, residents enjoy immediate access to waterfront recreation, the Empire Stores shopping complex, and St. Ann's Warehouse theater. The ground floor houses the popular Bubby's restaurant, while the building's proximity to A/C/F subway lines and NYC Ferry service provides convenient Manhattan access, making it a cornerstone of DUMBO's transformation from industrial district to one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods.

10 West End Avenue is a sleek, 33 story reflective glass condominium tower that opened in 2007 on a prime Upper West Side location between 59th and 60th streets. Developed by Apollo Real Estate Advisors and Cambridge Development & Construction (who also developed the nearby Time Warner Center), the building was designed by SLCE with interiors by Nick Dine. The tower houses 173 apartments across its full blockfront site, offering residents floor-to-ceiling windows and 10 to 11 foot ceilings that create bright, airy living spaces with knockout views of the Hudson River and city skyline.

The apartments feature high end finishes throughout, including Pianeta Legno Aformosia hardwood floors, chef kitchens equipped with Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking ranges, Bosch dishwashers, and U-Line wine storage. Bathrooms showcase luxury materials like polished Siberia marble and honed limestone floors, with walnut vanities and deep soaking tubs. Many units include private terraces or balconies, while the building's crown jewel is "The Horizon Collection" consisting of seven penthouses and two four bedroom apartments, each featuring expansive 2,200 square foot terraces and enhanced ceiling heights.

Residents enjoy resort style amenities including a 2,300 square foot fitness center designed by fitness expert Ari Teller, a 50 foot glass enclosed lap pool with silver blue slate floors, and a children's playroom created in partnership with the Children's Museum of Manhattan. The full service building provides 24 hour doorman and concierge services, on-site valet parking, cold storage for deliveries, bike storage, and private storage units.

The location places residents at the heart of Manhattan's cultural corridor, with Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the Time Warner Center all within walking distance. The building sits just one block from both Hudson River Park and Riverside Park, offering miles of waterfront recreation paths, while convenient subway access at Columbus Circle connects to multiple lines including the 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, and D trains.

50 Gramercy Park North occupies the site of the historic Gramercy Park Hotel, originally built in 1925 by Bing & Bing and designed by Robert T. Lyons. The property replaced a house belonging to architect Stanford White, which itself had replaced the birthplace of novelist Edith Wharton. In 2004, developers Ian Schrager and Aby Rosen converted the hotel into a mixed use property with 23 residential units and approximately 180 hotel rooms. The residential interiors were designed by acclaimed British architect John Pawson, while artist and director Julian Schnabel designed the hotel's public spaces in an eclectic style. The building has housed notable figures including writers S.J. Perelman, Edmund Wilson, and Mary McCarthy, and was the site of Humphrey Bogart's 1926 wedding. More recent residents have included Jennifer Aniston, Karl Lagerfeld, and Philadelphia Flyers founder Ed Snider.

The residences range from two to three bedrooms, with many featuring dramatic floor to ceiling windows and ceilings reaching 12 to 18 feet in height. Several units are full floor layouts spanning 75 feet of frontage with unobstructed views of Gramercy Park to the south. Common features include white oak floors, wood burning fireplaces, custom cherry wood cabinetry, and kitchens equipped with Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Bathrooms are finished in travertine marble with deep soaking tubs, walk in showers, and double basins. Select apartments include private landscaped terraces and sunken great rooms. One listing notes a residence featured in Architectural Digest with interiors by Madeleine Castaing and Mica Ertegun.

Residents enjoy comprehensive hotel style services through the Gramercy Park Hotel, including 24 hour doorman and concierge, housekeeping, room service, butler and valet service, and signing privileges at the hotel's Rose Bar and restaurant Maialino. Additional amenities include valet parking and car wash, access to the David Barton fitness center and spa, pet walking, personal shopping, catering, event planning, and private storage. Each residence comes with a coveted key to Gramercy Park, Manhattan's only private park, established by Samuel Ruggles in the 1830s and accessible exclusively to surrounding residents.

Structured as a co-op with condo rules, the building welcomes pied-à-terre owners, investors, and pets. The brown brick building features a two story limestone base in Renaissance Revival style and sits at the northern tip of Gramercy Park within the Gramercy Park Historic District. The location offers proximity to Union Square and NoMad, with nearby dining institutions including Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park, Union Square Cafe, Cosme, and Maialino. The neighborhood is surrounded by mid 19th century townhouses and cultural landmarks including the National Arts Club and The Players Club.

Completed in 2007, Ariel East is a 37-story, 400-foot tall luxury condominium tower located on Broadway between 99th and 100th Streets on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Designed by Cetra/Ruddy for Extell Development Company, the building contains 64 residences and is distinguished by its reflective-glass façade with red piping accents and seven dramatic setbacks facing Broadway.

The development was made possible through the acquisition of air rights from St. Michael's Episcopal Church, and along with its sister building Ariel West across Broadway, significantly altered the northern skyline of the Upper West Side. The twin towers marked a notable shift in the area's architectural landscape, which had previously been dominated by landmarks like the Riverside Church and the Master Apartments.

Residents enjoy an extensive suite of amenities including a private theater, swimming pool, billiards lounge, La Palestra fitness center, garden, children's playroom, and pet spa. The building features several private terraces on the 8th, 16th, 21st, 27th, 33rd and 36th floors, and is situated adjacent to the historic Art Deco-style Metro Theater.

The Avery at 100 Riverside Boulevard is a 32 story condominium designed by Costas Kondylis and built in 2007 by Extell Development. The building was part of a $1.8 billion acquisition of 20 acres along Riverside Boulevard from Donald Trump and Hong Kong investors, marking a significant shift in the development of this Hudson River corridor. The symmetrical tower features a distinctive top with open vertical piers and multiple setbacks that create varied sightlines across its 274 residences.

Apartments range from 600 square foot studios to 1,700 square foot three bedrooms, with layouts that frequently incorporate pass through kitchens connecting living spaces. Most units feature oversized windows with Hudson River or city views, hardwood floors, and high ceilings (particularly on the 14th floor). Many kitchens are equipped with Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, ribbed aluminum upper cabinets, and granite countertops, while bathrooms feature marble or limestone finishes with Waterworks fixtures and deep soaking tubs. Most apartments include in-unit washer/dryers, and many have walk in closets and flexible layouts that allow for home offices or entertainment spaces.

The building offers white glove service with a 24 hour doorman and Abigail Michaels concierge services, along with a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga studio, screening room, billiards room, children's playroom, library with WiFi access, conference and party rooms, and a landscaped courtyard. Residents also have access to on-site parking and a complimentary shuttle to the subway. A unique partnership with Lincoln Center provides residents with patron desk concierge services (typically available only to $2,500 contributors) and monthly concerts by students from the Juilliard School.

Located between West 64th and 65th Streets directly across from Riverside Park, The Avery sits in a prime Upper West Side location with immediate access to the park's bike paths, dog run, and waterfront. The building is within walking distance of Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the Time Warner Center, with numerous dining and shopping options along Broadway, Amsterdam, and Columbus Avenues.

The Beekman Regent at 351 East 51^st 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.

The Centria at 18 West 48th Street is a striking 34 story glass tower completed in 2006, notable for being described as "the first luxury residential condominium in Rockefeller Center." Developed by J.D. Carlisle Development Corporation and designed by Perkins Eastman, this 152 unit building features a distinctive two tone gray-blue glass façade with a unique angled design on its western portion to comply with zoning regulations. The building's exterior was the largest application of its specialized tinted glass curtain wall material in the commercial market when it opened, creating a dynamic interplay of transparency and opacity that changes with the light.

Apartments at The Centria range from 630 to 1,260 square feet and consistently feature floor-to-ceiling windows, soaring 10 to 11 foot ceilings, and state-of-the-art kitchens with stainless steel appliances from premium brands like Sub-Zero and Miele. Most units include marble bathrooms with double vanities, deep soaking tubs, and separate showers, along with in-unit washer/dryer units. Higher floor apartments, particularly corner units and penthouses, offer spectacular views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Plaza, with some furnished units available through corporate housing arrangements.

The building provides comprehensive full service amenities including a 24 hour doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, fitness center, and an elegant resident lounge overlooking Rockefeller Plaza with a professional catering kitchen and bar. Additional facilities include a business center with conference rooms, landscaped courtyard gardens, and a separately ventilated smoking room. The Centria's prime location directly across from Rockefeller Center places residents steps from Fifth Avenue shopping, major subway lines, and iconic Manhattan landmarks, making it an ideal choice for both primary residences and pied-à-terre investments in the heart of Midtown.