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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Riverhouse at One Rockefeller Park is a 32-story, LEED Gold-certified condominium that opened in 2008 in Battery Park City. Designed by Polshek Partnership LLC with interiors by David Rockwell, the building features a distinctive U-shaped configuration with a 14-story west wing facing the Hudson River, a 13-story east wing facing Lower Manhattan, and a 32-story central tower. The handsome red-brick structure, also known by its various addresses including 300 Murray Street and 2 River Terrace, houses 243 apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms, including rare duplex units that offer townhouse-style living with river views.
As one of the first residential buildings to achieve LEED Gold certification, Riverhouse incorporates extensive green technology including twice-filtered air and water systems, triple-glazed windows, year-round humidity control, and sustainable materials like bamboo flooring and teak cabinetry. The apartments typically feature David Rockwell-designed kitchens with custom Italian teak cabinetry by Schiffini, Corian countertops, and high-end Energy Star appliances from Sub-Zero, Thermador, and Miele. Many units boast high ceilings, open floor plans, and luxurious bathrooms with travertine marble, frameless glass showers, and Neptune soaking tubs. The building's "J" line apartments are particularly coveted, with only one resale occurring in over 12 years.
The building offers extensive amenities including a 50-foot lap pool with pool house, fitness center with yoga studio, concierge service, attended parking, and unique features like a dog spa and the Treehouse Lounge. Notably, Riverhouse houses both the Poets House (the premier independent poetry library in the United States) and a New York Public Library branch. The prime Battery Park City location provides residents with direct access to Rockefeller Park and the Hudson River waterfront, while being steps from Tribeca, Brookfield Place, Whole Foods, and numerous dining and entertainment options.
Celebrity residents have included Leonardo DiCaprio, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, Tyra Banks, Cobie Smulders, Oliver Stone, and Dave Gahan, reflecting the building's appeal to high-profile buyers seeking luxury waterfront living with environmental consciousness. The combination of sustainable design, premium finishes, comprehensive amenities, and prime location has established Riverhouse as one of downtown Manhattan's most desirable residential addresses.
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Designed by Costas Kondylis, One Morton Square is located in the West Village. It was completed in 2004 and contains 283 residences.
One Morton Square combines towers along West Street with low-rise buildings on the remainder of the block. There are seven townhouses with bay windows, 147 lofts – some of which were delivered finished – and 135 rental apartments. Lofts and townhouses range in size from 1,160 square feet to 4,000 square feet.
Units have 10-foot-high ceilings, sprawling open floor plans and oversized windows that offer city and river views. Bedrooms are spacious and spa-like bathrooms have polished limestone and marble throughout. Gourmet kitchens have top-of-the-line, stainless steel appliances. Several units have outdoor areas.
One Morton Square offers such amenities as a full-time doorman and concierge, a children’s playroom and activity center, in-house valet service, a 3,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness club and a landscaped courtyard. It is also convenient to the West Village and the Meatpacking District.
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456 West 19th Street is located in Chelsea between Ninth and Tenth Avenues and was designed by Cary Tamarkin. It is distinguished by its top half, which is set back and curved.
It is near the High Line, an elevated park that stretches along the Hudson River, and, after two years of construction, opened in 2010. 456 West 19th Street contains 22 duplex units that are light-filled and spacious, ranging from 1,100 to 3,000 square feet. Residences also feature large windows offering expansive views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River and kitchens and bathrooms equipped with modern appliances from Miele and Sub Zero and premium, Arne Jacobsen fixtures.
456 West 19th Street amenities include an attended lobby, central air conditioning, a roof deck and washer and dryer units. It is also located close to the neighborhood’s shops, restaurants and art galleries, as well as the Chelsea Piers entertainment complex.
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129 Lafayette Street was originally built as a printing facility in 1911 and converted to a luxury loft condominium in 2004. The limestone-clad building is marked by a grand lobby with 24-hour doorman service, private on-site storage, and a 2,000-square-foot landscaped roof deck with panoramic views. It is located at Lafayette Street and Howard Street near Soho, Chinatown, Nolita, the Bowery, and Tribeca. Pets are allowed.
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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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109 Greene Street, also known as The Lofts at Greene Street II, is a 7 story boutique condominium completed in 2005 on one of SoHo's most coveted cobblestone blocks. Developed by Goldman Properties and designed by Cook + Fox, the building is a striking modern interpretation of the neighborhood's historic cast iron architecture, featuring I-beam and riveted girders in the style of early 20th Century bridge construction. The façade is painted in two tones of gray with large black framed windows, creating an aesthetic that is both historic and high tech. With only 15 residential apartments, the building offers 24 hour doorman service, keyed elevator access, private storage, and a pet friendly policy that allows corporate ownership, pied-à-terre use, and 90% financing.
Apartments throughout the building feature soaring 13 foot ceilings, central air conditioning, and keyed elevator access that opens directly into each unit. Common finishes include gas fireplaces, herringbone or wide plank oak floors, marble kitchens and bathrooms, and high end appliances from Sub-Zero, Miele, Wolf, and Fisher & Paykel. Most units include in-unit washer/dryer, custom closets, and generous storage. The typical layout places east facing living spaces with oversized windows overlooking Greene Street, while bedrooms face west with open sky views. Two bedroom units span approximately 1,740 square feet and often feature double height entrance galleries and curved staircases connecting the levels.
Larger residences include three bedroom lofts of around 2,550 square feet, among the building's most spacious offerings. The duplex penthouses are particularly notable, with over 1,400 square feet of private outdoor space across three levels, including landscaped terraces with gas grills and fire pits, private balconies off the primary bedroom, and roof decks with panoramic SoHo views. Recent penthouse renovations have incorporated smart home technology with integrated Savant systems, built in Sonos speakers, and motorized shades throughout.
The building sits between Spring and Prince Streets, surrounded by world class shopping including Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Fendi, and Dior at street level, along with notable restaurants such as Mercer Kitchen, Cipriani Downtown, and Ladurée. Despite its central SoHo location with easy subway access, the block remains notably quiet, as it is one of the rare streets in the neighborhood without bars or restaurants. As a non AIR building, 109 Greene Street offers greater purchase flexibility than many other SoHo properties.
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551 West 21st Street is a 19-story, 44-unit luxury condominium completed in 2015, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Norman Foster and Foster + Partners - their first residential project in the US. Developed by Scott Resnick of SR Capital and GTIS Partners, with Beyer Blinder Belle as associate architect, the building stands as an architectural masterpiece in West Chelsea. The structure features a striking white precast concrete and polished brass façade with distinctive window treatments combining gold and black metal frames.
The building's dramatic entrance includes a gated drive court surrounded by a 20-foot green wall and leads to a 34-foot-high double-height lobby with a prismatic glass wall and grand chandelier. Residences feature 11-foot ceilings, French-inspired oak herringbone floors, custom millwork, and floor-to-ceiling windows with deep façade reveals for perimeter seating. Kitchens showcase Blanco de Macael marble countertops, natural stained oak cabinetry, and premium appliances from Sub-Zero, Miele, and Gaggenau.
The three full-floor penthouses span approximately 6,200 square feet each with 12-foot ceilings and 360-degree views. The top penthouse includes over 4,000 square feet of outdoor space featuring a 61-foot-long swimming pool - the largest private outdoor pool in New York City. All penthouses include separate elevator entrances for entertaining and private quarters, wood-burning fireplaces, and sophisticated climate control systems.
Amenities include 24-hour doorman, concierge, porter and valet services, a state-of-the-art fitness center with spa facilities, yoga room, residents' lounge with fireplace and catering kitchen, children's playroom, bike storage, and a dedicated service entrance. The building also offers on-site parking.
Located at 551 West 21st Street, the building sits half a block from the High Line and across from Chelsea Piers in the heart of West Chelsea's gallery district. The neighborhood offers easy access to the Meatpacking District, West Village, Hudson Yards, and numerous acclaimed restaurants and cultural attractions.
The building represents Foster's continued architectural innovation in New York, following his other notable projects like the Hearst Tower and 50 United Nations Plaza. Its sophisticated design and attention to detail have established it as one of West Chelsea's most prestigious addresses, offering residents an exceptional living experience with stunning Hudson River and city views.
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The Touraine is a 15 story boutique condominium at 132 East 65th Street on the southeast corner of Lexington Avenue, completed in 2013 by Toll Brothers. Designed by H. Thomas O'Hara with façade work by French born architect Lucien Lagrange, the building contains just 22 residences ranging from one bedroom units to a duplex penthouse. The architecture features a three story rusticated limestone base, setbacks at the 12th and 13th floors, and a mansard roof, with an arched two story entrance leading to a double-height lobby with a curved staircase and chandelier. The building's name was chosen for its French character after Toll Brothers rejected the previous developer's plan to call it Olivia.
Apartments feature enclosed kitchens with Calacatta marble countertops, Gaggenau appliances, and Sub-Zero refrigerators, along with eat in areas in many units. Bathrooms are outfitted with Waterworks fixtures and Italian Calacatta and Arctic gray marble. Ceilings range from 9.6 to 11 feet, with the penthouses enjoying the highest ceiling heights. Flooring includes 5 inch plank ash wood and herringbone patterns in some units. The duplex Penthouse 1 spans two floors with a fireplace, four bedrooms, and a private rooftop deck, while Penthouse 4 offers four bedrooms with 50 linear feet of living and entertaining space across the den, living, and dining rooms.
The building provides 24 hour concierge service, a residents library, a barrel vaulted wine cellar with private lockers for over 100 bottles, a fitness center, and a landscaped rooftop terrace with an outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include refrigerated storage, bicycle storage, personal storage bins, and a package room. Many units benefit from a 421-A tax abatement, and the building is pet friendly. The location offers proximity to Central Park, Madison Avenue shopping, and the Lexington Avenue subway.
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The Harrison at 205 West 76th Street is situated on the Upper West Side and is comprised of two separate buildings designed to blend in with the neighborhood’s pre-war architecture.
Constructed in 2009, it features more than 120 residences in its two towers. The Harrison is also LEED-certified, as units are equipped with modern appliances that are Energy Star-rated. Master bathrooms have premium fixtures and marble finishes and all apartments feature large, energy efficient windows that help regulate temperature, reducing monthly heating and cooling bills.
Amenities include concierge service, a full-time doorman, an entertainment lounge, a landscaped courtyard, a children’s playroom, a rooftop deck, a garage and a health and fitness club. Located between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, the Harrison is near cultural and entertainment attractions including the Beacon Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. Public transportation is only a few blocks away.
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The J.W. Marriott Essex House at 160 Central Park South is a distinguished 43-story Art Deco tower designed by Frank Grad that opened in 1931. Originally called Park Tower and later Seville Towers, this iconic building is instantly recognizable by its six-story-high red neon rooftop sign that has crowned the structure since 1932. The beige brick tower features numerous setbacks and attractive Art Deco decorative elements at its base, along with an impressive lobby that extends through to 58th Street, complete with distinctive black marble columns and handsome Art Deco elevator cab doors.
The building operates as both a luxury hotel and residential condominium, housing approximately 247 residential units on floors 19-39 and 509 hotel rooms. Notably, it became the first condo hotel tower in NYC in 1974 during its initial conversion. The property has changed hands multiple times, with Strategic Hotels and Resorts currently owning it and contracting Marriott International to operate the hotel portion. Over the years, the Essex House has attracted notable residents including George Burns, Bing Crosby, David Bowie, Iman, and Liam Gallagher, with one legendary recording artist finding inspiration in the spectacular park views.
Residential apartments at the Essex House are known for their generous room sizes and unique layouts, with no two units being identical. Many feature expansive living spaces, with some boasting 28-foot-long dining rooms, 27-foot-long living rooms, and impressive terraces up to 48 feet long. Higher-floor units offer unobstructed Central Park views through floor-to-ceiling windows, while several apartments include distinctive features like solariums, bay windows, and private terraces. The building's apartments range from one-bedroom units to expansive three-bedroom homes spanning over 2,300 square feet, many with multiple bathrooms and sophisticated finishes including marble countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances.
Residents enjoy full access to five-star hotel services, including 24-hour room service, concierge service, housekeeping, a spa and fitness center, valet parking, and the award-winning Southgate restaurant. The building permits short-term rentals with a 30-day minimum, making it attractive to investors and pied-à-terre owners. Located in one of Manhattan's most prestigious blocks between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, the Essex House offers proximity to Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Fifth Avenue shopping, and the Time Warner Center, with utilities typically included in common charges.
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The Greenwich at 65 West 13th Street is a distinguished 12-story pre-war condominium built in 1906 and converted to luxury residences in 2001 by Franke Gottesegen Cox Architects. This handsome building features a curved corner at 14th Street and Seventh Avenue and distinctive arched windows on upper floors, housing approximately 67 large apartments ranging from 1,000 to over 4,500 square feet. The building has attracted notable residents including Jennifer LeRoy and Kay LeRoy.
Apartments at The Greenwich showcase the grandeur of pre-war loft living with soaring ceilings ranging from 11 to over 14 feet and oversized windows that flood the spaces with natural light. Many units feature dramatic entry galleries extending 15 to 41 feet, open chef's kitchens with center islands, and high-end finishes including granite countertops and custom millwork. The penthouse units are particularly spectacular, with some configured as duplexes featuring wood-burning fireplaces and expansive private terraces up to 2,057 square feet equipped with gas lines, water, and electricity for outdoor entertaining. Several apartments offer sweeping views of the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, and city skylines through their north and west exposures.
The building provides white-glove service with a 24-hour doorman, state-of-the-art fitness center, children's playroom, and bike storage. The crown jewel amenity is the stunning common roof deck with 360-degree panoramic city views, complete with gas grilling facilities and landscaped areas. Located at the nexus of Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Union Square, and the Flatiron District, residents enjoy exceptional access to the city's finest dining, shopping, cultural institutions, and multiple subway lines, making it one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted addresses for sophisticated loft living.
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The Four Seasons Private Residences at 30 Park Place, located where Tribeca meets the Financial District, enjoy the architecture of Robert A.M. Stern Architects and the amenities and services of the Four Seasons. The condominiums start on the 39th floor, where opulent interiors radiate Great Gatsby-style luxury and spectacular views open in all directions: Neo-Gothic ornament of the Woolworth Building comes in close view to the east; Downtown rises to the south; the Hudson River spans to the west; the skyscrapers of Midtown loom to the north.
The 38th floor of the building is home to a residents-only amenity package that includes a fitness center and yoga studio, a conservatory, a private dining room, a children's playroom, and a lounge with access to loggias. Residents also enjoy access to the Four Seasons services and amenities, which include a 75-foot lap pool, ballroom facilities, meeting rooms, a Four Seasons bar and lounge, and Wolfgang Puck's CUT restaurant.
Brookfield Place, the Perelman Arts Center, Hudson River Park, and Washington Market Park are a short distance away. Transportation options include the Chambers Street A/C and 1 trains, the Park Place 2/3 trains, and the World Trade Center E and PATH trains.
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