Museum Tower at 15 West 53rd Street stands as one of Midtown Manhattan's most prestigious residential addresses, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli and completed in 1985 as an integral part of the Museum of Modern Art's major expansion. The 52 story tower houses 248 condominium apartments above six floors of museum space, creating a unique mixed-use environment where residents literally live above one of the world's most celebrated art institutions. Pelli's architectural vision featured a subtle glass curtain wall with horizontal banding that defers respectfully to MoMA's original façade, though his ambitious plan for 14 different glass colors proved nearly indistinguishable to the naked eye.
The building's apartments range from compact one bedrooms to expansive four bedroom units exceeding 3,400 square feet, with many featuring Central Park views and dramatic city skyline vistas. Common characteristics include 9 foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and generous natural light. Corner units are particularly coveted for their dual exposures and panoramic views stretching from Central Park to the Hudson River. Many apartments have been extensively renovated with luxury kitchens featuring German cabinetry and top-tier appliances from brands like Miele and Wolf.
Museum Tower operates as a full service white glove building with a staff of 47, offering an exceptionally rare amenity of elevator attendants alongside 24 hour doormen and concierge services. The building's amenities include a bi-level fitness center with sauna, steam room, and meditation space, a landscaped roof terrace overlooking MoMA's sculpture garden, wine storage and tasting facilities, media and conference rooms, and optional housekeeping and valet services. The building has attracted notable residents including Dr. Josef Ackermann, former CEO of Deutsche Bank.
Positioned in the heart of Midtown, Museum Tower offers unparalleled access to Manhattan's cultural corridor, with Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Theater District all nearby, while Fifth Avenue shopping and Central Park lie just blocks away. The building requires a 2% capital contribution from buyers and welcomes pets and pied-à-terre ownership.
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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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The Platinum is located at 247 West 46th Street and opened in 2008. It was designed by Costas Kondylis.
The 43-story Platinum contains 220 units that range from 600-square-foot studios to 3,500-square-foot duplex penthouses. Small or large, all apartments feature white-oak floors, zoned heating and cooling systems, full-length windows and washers and dryers. Kitchens offer custom cabinetry with etched-glass doors and modern appliances, while master baths have custom vanities, limestone walls and floors and free-standing soaking tubs.
In addition to 24-hour concierge service, residents have access to several shared spaces on the fifth floor: the bar-style Q-Lounge has a pool table and plasma-screen TV; the Spa Lounge offers a personal retreat with a water wall and other services; the Recovery Zone has full-body massage chairs and relaxing audio; and the adjoining health club has a sauna and “experiential” massage showers, as well as an indoor/outdoor yoga studio. The Platinum’s amenities also include a state-of-the-art golf simulator, a vast terrace complete with a stone fireplace for cold evenings and a misting station for hot days.
Conveniently located in the Theater District, 247 West 46th Street is close to many cultural attractions, excellent shopping and dining and public transportation.
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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.
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On Prospect Park at 1 Grand Army Plaza overlooks Prospect Park.
Designed by “starchitect” Richard Meier, it is 15 stories high and features sweeping views of the park, harbor and skyline. The curtain wall window system is solar efficient and exceptionally quiet. Apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows that flood rooms with ample natural sunlight and they also feature four-inch rift cut white oak flooring and open living spaces. Kitchens are equipped with modern appliances, while master bathrooms have marble flooring, radiant heat and Zuma tubs.
Residents have access to such amenities as membership to a 30,000-square-foot heath club with private pool, a residents’ lounge with kitchen, a meeting room, a billiards room, a children’s room, and a rooftop sundeck with grills and outdoor kitchen. Moreover, it has a 24-hour doorman, concierge service and on-site attended parking.
On Prospect Park is located near a number of trendy boutiques and restaurants, as well as such major cultural destinations as the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park. It also close to public transportation.
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Located on the southeast corner at 310 East 53rd Street and Third Avenue is Three Ten, a 31-story residential tower in Turtle Bay.
The 88 apartments at Three Ten range from one- to three-bedroom units and feature oversized windows. Residences have modern touches, with standout perks like individualized lighting systems. Kitchens and bathrooms are finely crafted and equipped with topnotch appliances and fixtures, while some apartments have working fireplaces and double-height ceilings. Units are also equipped with walk-in closets, large entrance galleries and remote-controlled window shades.
Three Ten is close to public transportation options and restaurants. Retail stores like Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Zegna are also nearby. Amenities include a health club, central air conditioning, a full-time doorman, concierge service and a roof deck.
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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.
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Soaring 56 floors above the city and completed in 2004, 425 Fifth Avenue was designed by Michael Graves.
It contains 81 residences on its top 27 floors and has four floors of offices, two floors of retail space and 16 floors of extended stay residences managed by the Envoy Club. 425 Fifth Avenue apartments are modern and feature wood floors, tall windows, spacious living rooms, large galleries and some terraces. Kitchens have cherry wood cabinetry, black granite countertops and topnotch stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms feature marble and Italian tiles, deep soaking tubs and glass enclosed shower stalls. Units also have panoramic views of the city, the Empire State Building, Bryant Park and the rivers.
Amenities include the Fifth Avenue Club, which has a Techno Gym Fitness Center, an indoor pool, a wraparound sun terrace, a steam room, a sauna and treatment rooms. There is also a private cinema screening room, a resident social lounge, a business and conference center, a children’s playroom and a 24-hour concierge and doorman. 425 Fifth Avenue is located close to numerous subway lines, such retail stores as Lord and Taylor and the main branch of the New York Public Library.
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1600 Broadway is located near Times Square and has residences ranging from studios to three bedrooms.
Apartments feature open kitchens that overlook family rooms and allow for informal or formal dining. They are equipped with modern appliances, granite countertops and full-height glass backsplashes; master bathrooms have topnotch vanities with limestone countertops. Many units also have private balconies and all apartments are outfitted with 9-1/2-foot-high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and washers and dryers.
1600 Broadway offers amenities like access to Club on the Square, which occupies its entire fourth floor and includes an entertainment lounge, a putting green, virtual golf and a fitness center. It is also has a spacious outdoor terrace and a rooftop deck with views of Times Square, the Theater District and the skyline.
It is located between 48th and 49th Streets and is only a block away from public transportation. It is also close to Broadway theaters and Rockefeller Center.
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The Heywood at 263 Ninth Avenue is a 10-story Beaux Arts building constructed in 1913 as a printing house and converted to residential use in 2005-2006 by H.J. Development Corporation. The building's robust construction features four feet of concrete between floors, and its exterior is distinguished by large multipane windows and a prominent cornice.
The conversion created 50 residential units, including four ground-floor duplexes and four duplex penthouses. Residences feature 12-13 foot ceilings, four-inch white oak flooring, and large windows. Kitchens include Sub-Zero refrigerators and limestone countertops, while bathrooms feature marble finishes and soaking tubs. Unit sizes range from 1,200 to 3,150 square feet.
The full-service building offers 24-hour doorman service, a common roof deck, and basement storage. Located at the corner of 26th Street in Chelsea, The Heywood provides convenient access to the High Line, Chelsea's art galleries, Hudson Yards, and various dining and shopping destinations.
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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.
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The Residences at W New York Downtown occupy floors 23 through 56 of a sleek 57 story tower at 123 Washington Street, designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates and completed by The Moinian Group in 2010. The building features a David Rockwel designed lobby and houses both a W Hotel (floors 6 through 22) and 223 residential units ranging from studios to two bedrooms. Interior design by Berlin based Graft Design gives the building its contemporary aesthetic, while the tower's elegant proportions and light colored façade create a striking presence in Lower Manhattan's skyline.
Apartments range from 400 to 1,175 square feet and feature Italian white lacquer kitchens with premium appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators and Miele gas cooktops, along with Corian countertops and concealed lighting. Units offer spectacular views of the 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, and Manhattan skyline through oversized windows, with many featuring dark wood flooring and modern finishes. The building includes both furnished units (floors 23 through 30) and unfurnished condominiums, with layouts like the corner two bedroom Residence F units featuring 21 foot long living/dining areas.
Residents enjoy full access to the W Hotel's signature Whatever/Whenever 24-hour concierge service, along with housekeeping, spa services including sauna and steam rooms, a state-of-the-art SWEAT fitness center, and a residents only rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. Additional amenities include a media screening room, digital lounge with gaming systems, and preferred dining reservations at the hotel's Living Lounge and BLT Bar & Grill.
Strategically positioned at the southern edge of the World Trade Center Memorial Site, the building offers excellent access to the Financial District, Battery Park City, and twelve subway lines via the nearby Oculus. Notable residents have included former NBA player Jeremy Lin, rapper Eve, Bow Wow, and Lindsay Lohan, reflecting the building's appeal to high profile individuals seeking luxury living in Lower Manhattan.
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