The Baccarat Residences at 20 West 53rd Street stand as a pinnacle of luxury living in Midtown Manhattan, marrying exceptional architectural design with unparalleled service. Rising 50 stories above the city, this mixed-use tower houses 61 private residences atop 114 luxurious hotel rooms. Residents enter a private entrance and lobby but can enjoy the hotel’s five-star amenities, including the Spa de La Mer, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and world-class dining.
The tower’s location, directly across from the Museum of Modern Art and moments from Fifth Avenue, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center, provides easy access to premier shopping, dining, and cultural experiences in one of New York’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Many north-facing homes have glimpses of Central Park.
Architecturally, the Baccarat’s sleek and minimalist exterior by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill serves as a refined “jewel case” for the tower’s opulent interiors. Designed by Tony Ingrao, the interiors showcase a striking aesthetic, featuring dark wood paneling, rich marble accents, and an impressive Baccarat crystal wall behind the concierge desk that embodies the building’s commitment to elegance. The double-height lobby is framed by fluted marble columns, creating a sense of grandeur upon entry, while the tower itself is setback from its base.
Within the Baccarat Residences, amenities cater to every aspect of luxury living. A full-time doorman, concierge, and valet service ensure convenience, while private lounges, a curated courtyard, and outdoor entertainment spaces provide residents with exclusive retreats. The building also includes on-site parking and a bike room.
The design extends to the smallest details: smoked oak paneling lines the elevators, while the north and south façades incorporate sculpted grooves between floors for a sense of dimensionality. The building’s base is adorned with vertical mullions and canopies, giving the lower levels an airy, sophisticated feel that complements the warm tones of the Baccarat crystals. The side façades feature angled window surrounds, enhancing the tower’s visual texture and creating dynamic light and shadow play.
The Baccarat’s site has a rich history, previously occupied by the Donnell Library, a building known for its 1950 Spartan design by Aymar Embury II and Edgar I. Williams. The Donnell was sold in 2007, with plans for a luxury hotel connected to the nearby 21 Club; however, these plans fell through, eventually leading to the Baccarat’s development. Today, the Baccarat Residences stand amid other historic buildings and landmarks, such as St. Thomas Episcopal Church, the CBS Building, and the Jean Nouvel-designed 53 West 53red Street.
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The Mayfair at 610 Park Avenue stands as one of Manhattan's most distinguished prewar condominiums, with a storied history that reflects the evolution of luxury living on the Upper East Side. Built in 1925 by renowned architect J.E.R. Carpenter, the building originally opened as the 450-room Mayfair House hotel and gained significant social cachet when Le Cirque restaurant opened on its ground floor in 1974, quickly becoming one of the city's most prestigious dining destinations. The building's conversion to a 68-unit condominium in 1997-1998 was remarkably successful, with units selling out based solely on floor plans before buyers could even enter the building. The conversion also brought Daniel Boulud's Michelin-starred Restaurant Daniel to replace Le Cirque, maintaining the building's reputation as a culinary destination.
The 15-story brown brick building with limestone base offers white-glove service including a 24-hour doorman, concierge, live-in resident manager, and valet parking. Residents enjoy access to a fitness center, optional maid service, and the unique amenity of room service from Restaurant Daniel, which caters exclusively to building residents. The building is pet-friendly, allowing up to two dogs of 20 pounds each, and maintains an intimate feel with fewer than 70 residences. Former New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker was among the building's notable residents.
Apartments at The Mayfair showcase classic prewar elegance with coffered 9-foot ceilings, seven-inch base moldings, and wood-burning fireplaces found in many units. The residences range from approximately 2,000 square feet to over 4,400 square feet, with larger units featuring multiple exposures and sweeping Park Avenue frontage. Common features include herringbone hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, custom built-ins and cabinetry, in-unit washer/dryers, and temperature-controlled wine storage. Many apartments boast chef's kitchens with top-tier appliances, formal dining rooms, libraries that can serve as additional bedrooms, and some units include private terraces.
Perfectly positioned at the corner of Park Avenue and 65th Street, The Mayfair offers residents proximity to Central Park, Madison Avenue's luxury boutiques, world-class museums, and easy access to multiple subway lines. The building's elegant sidestreet marquee, originally created in 1934, now serves as the entrance to Restaurant Daniel, while residents enter through a discrete Park Avenue entrance. This combination of architectural distinction, culinary prestige, and prime location has established The Mayfair as one of Park Avenue's most coveted addresses.
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Built in 1931 by the renowned Bing & Bing developers and designed by Emory Roth, 299 West 12th Street stands as one of the few prewar condominiums in the West Village. This 17-story brown brick building houses 182 units and was converted to condominiums in 1986. The building features a distinctive Tuscan-style water tank enclosure and boasts elegant proportions that make it one of the most handsome large prewar apartment buildings in the neighborhood.
Located directly across from Abingdon Square Park, which hosts a weekend farmers market, the building offers residents prime West Village living with easy access to Hudson River Park, the High Line, and the Whitney Museum. The full-service condominium provides 24-hour doorman service, a live-in resident manager, bike storage, laundry facilities, and private storage. The building is both pet and pied-a-terre friendly.
Apartments throughout the building showcase classic prewar details including hardwood floors, high beamed ceilings, and wood-burning fireplaces. Many units feature sunken living rooms and windowed kitchens and bathrooms. Studios are particularly notable for their Murphy bed configurations and generous closet space, while the third floor offers distinctive 10-foot ceilings. The building also houses a rare 18th-floor penthouse completely surrounded by private terraces with panoramic views from New York Harbor to the Empire State Building.
The building has attracted notable residents including Jennifer Aniston. With its combination of prewar charm, full-service amenities, and prime West Village location, 299 West 12th Street represents one of the most coveted residential addresses in downtown Manhattan.
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The Carlton House, located at 680 Madison Avenue at East 61st Street, was originally designed as a hotel by Kenneth B. Norton in 1950. In 2010, Extell Development and Angelo Gordon purchased the property for $170 million and undertook an extensive conversion, completed in 2013, transforming it into 68 luxury residences and one townhouse under the architectural direction of Beyer Blinder Belle.
The 16-story building features a distinctive brown-brick exterior with a three-story limestone base and handsome pilasters. The conversion included the addition of two infill buildings along its west side, ending its free-standing status, and the creation of a new five-story limestone townhouse on 61st Street that serves as both the main building entrance and a private residence.
Residents enjoy comprehensive amenities including 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a 65-foot heated indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, steam rooms, game room, bicycle storage, and cold storage. The building offers white-glove services and lifestyle management through Luxury Attache.
Apartments typically feature wide-planked white oak flooring, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, custom lacquered cabinetry, marble finishes, and Waterworks fixtures. Many units offer split bedroom layouts, central air conditioning, and in-unit washer/dryers. The building's location, just a half block from Central Park and surrounded by Madison Avenue's luxury boutiques and fine dining, places it among Manhattan's most coveted addresses.
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Metal Shutter Houses at 524 West 19th Street is an 11 story boutique condominium designed by Shigeru Ban, winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize, in collaboration with New York architect Dean Maltz. Completed in 2011 and developed by Jeff Spiritos of HEEA Development L.L.C. and Chelsea art dealer Klemens Gasser, the building contains just nine residential units above ground floor gallery space. The project evolved from a planned two story renovation in 2005 after the High Line's refurbishment triggered rezoning in West Chelsea, granting special development rights that allowed for a complete rebuild.
The building's defining feature is its motorized perforated metal shutters that allow residents to transform the façade's appearance. The main façade is divided into three bays, each with three layers: the signature metal shutters, a low glass railing, and large motorized window walls that fold upward to create what one observer called an "architectural ballet." This system enables 20-foot floor-to-ceiling glass walls to retract completely, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. By concentrating mechanicals in tall white lacquer storage units and embedding sliding door tracks and lighting directly into the slab, Ban eliminated the need for a plenum to maximize ceiling heights.
The building occupies a prime location in West Chelsea's gallery district, flanked by Frank O. Gehry's IAC headquarters and Annabelle Seldorf's terracotta banded 520 West 19th Street, and across from Jean Nouvel's 100 Eleventh Avenue. The site sits steps from the High Line and Hudson River Park, in what has been described as "the epicenter of modern architecture." The neighborhood's low-profile galleries and buildings allow for long city views, including sightlines to the Empire State Building from multiple units.
Apartments feature double-height living rooms with soaring 20-foot ceilings, custom Shigeru Ban designed kitchens with white Corian countertops and white matte lacquer cabinetry, and bathrooms finished in Bianco Dolomiti marble. Units range from duplexes to a triplex penthouse with more than 3,300 square feet of interior space and nearly 2,000 square feet of outdoor terraces. Common features include white oak flooring throughout, key locked elevator access, in-unit washer/dryers, and the building's signature upwardly pivoting glass walls opening to private balconies and terraces. One sixth floor duplex includes a 46-foot-long double-height living room, while the penthouse offers panoramic views from the Hudson River to the Midtown skyline from its private rooftop terrace.
The building provides full time doorman service and maintains Ban's minimalist aesthetic that blends traditional Japanese architecture with International Style modernism. The penthouse, which sold immediately when it hit the market in 2007, saw its deal fall through in 2010 after the buyer had extensively remodeled the space with traditional finishes. Ban and Maltz subsequently restored the original minimalist details, removing paneling and replacing a wood burning fireplace with a colorfully decorated flue rising to the 20-foot ceiling, preserving the architect's vision of what The New York Times called "a fantasy of modern living."
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20 East End Avenue is a modern interpretation of a classic pre-war building at the tranquil East River edge of one of the most coveted neighborhoods in the world. Envisioned with careful attention to detail, grand proportions, and marriage of historic detail and current sensibility, the Robert A.M. Stern-designed condominium offers residents a haven from the city bustle along its East End Avenue confines.
A stately porte-cochère and motor court afford residents a discreet arrival, placing 20 East End Avenue in the upper echelon of Manhattan architecture. The most striking façade detail is the remarkable scale and proportion of the casement windows that enhance every residence. Many homes are fitted with Juliet balconies overlooking the Manhattan skyline and the East River. Honed by Robert A.M. Stern, exceptionally crafted residences enjoy sweeping views and brilliant light through oversized casement windows.
The 17-floor tower is located near Carl Schurz and John Jay Park as well as many excellent restaurants, markets, and schools. The building has many wonderful amenities that were designed to be those which you would find in a personal mansion. Residents enjoy a 24-hour concierge, graciously-appointed library, billiards room, game room, private dining room, fitness center and spa, playroom, bicycle storage, and a gated port cochere.
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The Plaza Hotel and Residences, located at 768 Fifth Avenue and 1 Central Park South, is an iconic blend of luxury hospitality and upscale living. Designed in French Renaissance chateau style by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh in 1907, The Plaza offers an unmatched New York experience, steps from Central Park, Pulitzer Fountain, and renowned landmarks like Carnegie Hall, MoMA, and the Wollman Rink.
The building’s distinctive exterior features a white marble base, turreted corners, and a mansard roof adorned with finials and flagpoles, adding to its Old World charm. The Plaza’s interior includes 282 hotel rooms and 181 private residences, with the latter housed in the building's north and east wings. The residences feature high ceilings, period moldings, walnut-bordered herringbone parquet floors, and kitchens equipped with stone countertops and mosaic marble backsplashes. Many units boast views of Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and the surrounding cityscape, with some offering terraces and unique turreted windows.
Residents enjoy exclusive access to hotel amenities, including the famed Palm Court restaurant, Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, Warren-Tricomi Salon, and a state-of-the-art La Palestra fitness center. A dedicated staff provides round-the-clock concierge, doorman, butler, and nanny services, along with housekeeping, turn-down service, and limousine arrangements. Additionally, residents have access to a private European-style garden with cascading water features, a rooftop deck, and pet-friendly policies.
Situated on the doorstep of Central Park, The Plaza is encircled by premier shopping and dining options and is conveniently close to several subway lines, making it easily accessible from all parts of Manhattan. The lively surroundings of the Meatpacking District, Lincoln Center, and high-end boutiques along Fifth Avenue cater to a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Throughout its history, The Plaza has hosted distinguished guests and memorable events, such as Truman Capote's Black-and-White Ball. Celebrities and public figures have frequented the Oak Bar, a setting famously depicted in "North by Northwest." The building was partially converted to condominiums in 2008 under El Ad Properties, preserving its landmarked exterior and spectacular interiors. Managed by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, the hotel offers a mix of private residences, transient hotel rooms, and 152 "hotel-condos" that generate income for owners through a revenue-sharing program.
The Plaza has long been celebrated in popular culture, from Neil Simon's “Plaza Suite” to films like "Scent of a Woman" and "Home Alone 2." Its Persian Room nightclub attracted icons like Peggy Lee and Liza Minnelli, and its storied ambiance continues to define New York glamour.
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The Millennium Tower at 101 West 67th Street is a high-rise, mixed-use building that occupies a full city block, with Broadway, Columbus Avenue and 67th and 68th Streets on its border.
The 47-story Millennium Tower is located in a prime Upper West Side location just north of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. It is one of the tallest structures in the area and is comprised of 282 apartments that offer generous and varied layouts. Many residences have great views of Central Park and kitchens and bathrooms are equipped with topnotch appliances and premium fixtures.
Among the Millennium Tower’s amenities are a 24-hour doorman, concierge service, central air conditioning, a health club and a pool. It is close to excellent public transportation options – including a subway station less than a block away – and there are many restaurants and shops nearby in Lincoln Square and Columbus Circle.
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111 Central Park North is a 19-story boutique condominium with 48 apartments, completed in 2006 and designed by Hillier Architecture and SCLE Architects. Developed by the Athena Group under Louis M. Dubin, the blue-glass-clad building sits at the northwest corner of Lenox Avenue, directly across from Central Park. The building's exclusivity is enhanced by its focus on larger residences—no studios or one-bedrooms—creating an intimate community.
The building's apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed Central Park views, white oak hardwood floors, and high-end finishes including Viking appliances and marble countertops. Many units include private balconies or terraces, with sizes typically ranging from 1,900 to 2,000 square feet for two and three-bedroom layouts. The crown jewel is a triplex penthouse spanning 3,557 square feet with 1,668 square feet of private terraces, featuring 30-foot ceilings and an original glass-and-steel spiral staircase by Dean Maltz. Notable residents have included Yankees outfielder Suzuki Ichiro.
Residents enjoy comprehensive amenities including 24/7 doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, second-floor common roof deck, party room, and cold storage. The building features a 41-car garage with many units including deeded parking spaces—a significant value in Manhattan. The location offers exceptional convenience with the 2/3 subway lines directly at the building entrance and multiple bus routes stopping in front, providing 15-20 minute access to Midtown while being steps from Central Park attractions like the Harlem Meer, Lasker Rink, and the Conservatory Garden.
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250 West Street stands as a distinguished example of early 20th-century industrial architecture transformed into luxury living. Originally built in 1906 as a warehouse designed by William H. Birkmire, this full-block, 11-story building spans from West to Washington streets in Tribeca's historic district. The El Ad Group converted the landmark structure into 106 luxury condominiums in 2012, with GNA Architects carefully preserving its character while adding modern amenities. The building's striking façade features a three-story limestone base with arched pediments, red-brick masonry with rusticated piers, and two grand entrances with 10-foot-high iron gates.
Residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities centered around a 61-foot swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. The building offers 24-hour doorman and concierge services, a children's playroom, sauna, and library lounge. The crown jewel is a 5,000-square-foot rooftop terrace with panoramic views, complete with sundeck, dining area, and vegetable garden. A center courtyard was created during the conversion, and the building maintains a live-in superintendent while remaining pet-friendly.
Apartments feature soaring ceilings ranging from 10 to 16 feet, with many units showcasing the building's original arched windows. Standard finishes include Poggenpohl cabinetry, Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances, marble bathrooms, and 5-inch plank oak hardwood floors throughout. Units range from loft-style one-bedrooms to expansive four-bedroom residences, with many offering Hudson River views. The penthouse features a private elevator and 4,350-square-foot terrace. Corner units are particularly coveted for their multiple exposures and abundant natural light.
The building's location directly across from Hudson River Park's Piers 25 and 26 provides residents with immediate access to recreational amenities including miniature golf, beach volleyball courts, and children's playgrounds. This prime Tribeca positioning places residents within walking distance of the neighborhood's renowned dining scene and cultural attractions, while offering convenient access to multiple subway lines and the waterfront's 500 acres of parkland.
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The O'Neill Building, an architectural landmark at 655 Sixth Avenue between West 20th and 21st Streets, was originally constructed in 1887 as Hugh O'Neill's Dry Goods Building. Designed by Mortimer C. Merritt, it stands as the oldest and most distinguished of the major department stores that once lined Ladies' Mile, the historic retail district along Sixth Avenue. The building's distinctive cast-iron façade features Corinthian columns, ornate architectural details, and its signature beehive-style domes atop almost cylindrical towers at both corners.
The structure's history reflects the evolution of the neighborhood - from retail glory to manufacturing use by the 1920s. The original four-story building received a fifth-floor addition in 1895, and the iconic domes were removed in the early 20th century. In 2003, Elad Properties acquired the property for $37 million and undertook an ambitious conversion project.
Completed in 2007, the conversion by developer Miki Naftali and architects Cetra/Ruddy transformed the historic structure into 49 luxury condominiums while restoring the building's distinctive domes. The renovation included a two-story rooftop addition, made possible through an agreement with the Congregation of Shearith Israel, owners of the adjacent cemetery.
Today, the seven-story luxury condominium offers full-service amenities including 24-hour doorman service, concierge, and a 4,000-square-foot landscaped roof deck with outdoor kitchen and dining areas. The building's prewar character is preserved in its soaring ceiling heights, oversized windows, and architectural details, while residences feature modern luxury finishes.
The building's location in Chelsea places it at the intersection of several desirable neighborhoods including the Flatiron District and Greenwich Village. Residents enjoy proximity to numerous restaurants, shopping options including Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and excellent public transportation access.
The O'Neill Building falls within the Ladies' Mile Historic District, designated in 1989, and stands across from the landmarked Church of the Holy Communion complex. Its historic façade was painted white to resemble stone, and the building's name remains emblazoned in relief on its pediment, serving as a reminder of its significant role in New York City's commercial history.
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Designed by renowned architects Tsai & McGowan, River Lofts is comprised of a newly constructed 13-story tower on Laight Street and an impeccably restored Romanesque Revival loft warehouse on Washington Street.
The Washington Street building has 30 lofts and 92 Laight Street contains 38 residences. Apartments range in size from 1,100 to 3,900 square feet.
Lofts feature oversized, triple-glazed windows, 10-foot ceilings, integrated sound systems, high-speed wiring and cable, central air conditioning and walnut hardwood floors. Spacious master bedroom suites have dressing rooms and limestone spa bathrooms; eat-in-kitchens have custom cabinetry and premium appliances. Separate laundry rooms are equipped with ample storage space and double washers and dryers.
River Lofts has a courtyard, a fitness center, a bike room, storage rooms and a parking garage with direct elevator access. Its TriBeCa location across West Street from the Hudson River Park is near many restaurants, cafes and boutiques.
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The Park 900, completed in 1973 and designed by Philip Birnbaum, stands as a 28-story limestone tower with 124 apartments at the prestigious corner of 79th Street and Park Avenue. This building was one of two structures that significantly pierced Park Avenue's traditional cornice line in the 1970s, replacing a grand 1917 mansion designed by John Mead Howells and Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes. Developed by Jack Resnick & Sons, the building features a distinctive landscaped plaza set below street level and is notable as one of the few condominiums on Park Avenue among the avenue's predominantly co-operative buildings.
Architecturally, the building sparked considerable controversy when constructed, with critics like Paul Goldberger calling it a serious violation of Park Avenue's spirit. However, time has softened these criticisms, and the building has become more accepted as part of the Upper East Side landscape. The plaza features a charming bronze cat sculpture by Botero, which replaced earlier works by Henry Moore and Francisco Zuniga. The building's circular driveway remains one of the most attractive landscaped driveways on Park Avenue, providing an elegant porte-cochère entrance.
Apartments typically feature expansive Park Avenue views, with many units offering multiple exposures and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood spaces with natural light. Common features include renovated chef's kitchens with high-end appliances (Sub-Zero, Viking, Miele), hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, and in-unit washer/dryers. Layouts range from one-bedroom units with dining alcoves to sprawling 4-bedroom residences approaching 5,000 square feet, with many apartments featuring separate dining areas, home offices, and custom built-in storage throughout.
The building operates as a white-glove, full-service condominium with 24-hour doorman, concierge, elevator operators, and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a recently renovated fitness center, new resident lounge, on-site parking garage with direct building access, and bike storage. Located just two blocks from Central Park and moments from Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, and world-class dining, the building offers convenient access to multiple subway lines and crosstown buses.
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