The Cielo is a 27 story luxury condominium at 450 East 83rd Street and York Avenue that opened in 2006 with 128 residences. Developed by J.D. Carlisle Development Corporation and designed by Perkins Eastman, this white glove building features a striking setback tower design with abundant corner windows and vertical piers that emphasize its height. The building's most distinctive feature is the commissioned Richard Haas mural directly across 83rd Street—a 77 foot wide trompe l'oeil depicting a painted glockenspiel flanked by New York City police officers, created at a cost of approximately $200,000 as a nod to Yorkville's Germanic heritage.
Residents enjoy comprehensive amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge service, a live-in superintendent, fitness center, children's playroom, 44 car on-site garage, bicycle storage, cold storage, and stroller room. The building also houses about 4,000 square feet of medical office space. The lobby features paintings by Betsy Eby, and original buyers received complimentary Whitney Museum memberships as part of the building's artistic focus, which included an "art concierge" service.
Apartments feature 10 to 11 foot ceilings and high end finishes throughout, including Bulthaup kitchens with Pietra Cardosa countertops and Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances. Bathrooms showcase Villefort limestone floors, custom ebonized black walnut cabinetry, and double Kohler sinks with Waterworks fixtures. Units range from studios to expansive penthouses, with many featuring wraparound terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in-unit washer and dryer. The penthouse boasts a 32 foot long living and dining room, while corner units offer particularly dramatic city and river views.
Located just one block west of Carl Schurz Park and the East River promenade, the building provides easy access to outdoor recreation and waterfront leisure. The neighborhood offers convenient shopping at Morton Williams, Dorian Seafood Market, and the renowned Ottomanelli Bros. Butcher Shop, while transportation options include nearby Q and 4/5/6 subway lines plus excellent bus service along the 86th Street crosstown route.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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One Lincoln Square, completed in 1995 at 150 Columbus Avenue, is a distinctive 30-story, 143-unit condominium tower designed by Gary Edward Handel + Associates. The building features an asymmetrical design with a unique mix of façades, combining a modern glass and metal tower with a red-brick masonry base. It's one of three prominent buildings developed by Millennium Partners that collectively transformed the Lincoln Square area.
The building's apartments are characterized by floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, and generous proportions, with many units offering multiple exposures and sweeping city views. Common layouts include split bedroom configurations, and residences typically feature modern finishes and well-appointed kitchens. The full-service building provides 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a live-in resident manager, bike room, and private storage.
Situated at the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Avenue, One Lincoln Square offers immediate access to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, with Central Park just a block away. The location provides easy access to multiple subway lines and is surrounded by notable dining, shopping, and cultural attractions of the Upper West Side. The building's base has housed prominent retailers over the years, including Barnes & Noble and Century 21.
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Millennium Tower Residences at 30 West Street stands as New York City's first LEED Gold Certified luxury condominium, a 35-story, 236-unit building designed by award-winning Handel Architects in Battery Park City. Developed by Millennium Partners - the same team behind major towers near Lincoln Center and the neighboring Ritz-Carlton - the building generated such demand that it had a waiting list of over 1,000 potential buyers during construction. The tower's green credentials are impressive, operating 25% more efficiently than New York State standards with solar rooftop panels, on-site water recycling systems, and filtered air delivery that removes 85% of outside particulates directly to each unit.
Apartments feature premium finishes throughout, including Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings (10 feet in penthouses), and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase spectacular views of the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, and One World Trade Center. Kitchens are equipped with high-end appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking gas ranges, Miele dishwashers, and U-Line wine coolers, complemented by Pietra Bedonia stone countertops and custom cabinetry. The marble bathrooms feature soaking tubs, frameless glass showers, and double vanities, while many units include private balconies—with one residence boasting a 1,285 square foot terrace.
The building offers comprehensive luxury amenities including 24-hour concierge and doorman services, a state-of-the-art fitness center, children's playroom, resident lounge with pool table, bicycle storage, and valet parking. Located in the tranquil southern tip of Battery Park City, residents enjoy access to 36 acres of parks and waterfront promenades, while remaining steps from major transportation hubs, the 44,000-square-foot Whole Foods, Brookfield Place, and the dining and shopping options of nearby Tribeca.
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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-Ă -terre investments in the heart of Midtown.
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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.
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