260 Park Avenue South stands as a distinguished example of adaptive reuse in Manhattan's coveted Flatiron District. Originally constructed in 1917 as an 8-story neo-Classical building, it served as the headquarters for the United Federation of Teachers for 30 years before being sold in 2003 and expertly converted into an 86-unit luxury condominium by Karl Fischer Architects in 2004. The developers added four floors to the original structure and ingeniously combined it with an adjoining 12-story building at 48 West 21st Street, creating a unique residential complex with a carved-out niche and rock garden that provides enhanced light and air to rear apartments.
The building's 86 residences showcase impressive architectural details, with many units featuring soaring ceilings ranging from 10 to 15 feet, and some boasting dramatic double-height spaces up to 22 feet. Apartments are outfitted with luxury finishes including Calacatta marble countertops, top-tier appliances from Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch, and spa-like bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rain showers. Notable units include duplex lofts with mezzanine levels and corner apartments with expansive living spaces up to 37 feet wide. Many residences offer private terraces, custom built-ins, and the building's signature beamed ceilings that reflect its pre-war heritage.
Residents enjoy white-glove service with a 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, and an impressive array of amenities including multiple landscaped roof decks, a state-of-the-art fitness center, bicycle storage, and parking for approximately 100 cars. The building's prime location at the intersection of Park Avenue South and 21st Street places residents at the heart of one of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods, with immediate access to Union Square's Greenmarket, Madison Square Park, and the area's renowned dining scene, while multiple subway lines provide seamless connectivity throughout the city.
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The Residences at 400 Fifth Avenue is a striking 60 story mixed-use tower designed by renowned architectural firm Gwathmey Siegel & Associates and developed by Bizzi & Partners in 2010. This distinctive building features 184 residential condominiums occupying the upper floors above a 214 room luxury hotel (originally the Setai Fifth Avenue, now the Langham Place). The tower's most notable architectural features include its illuminated flared crown and unique vertically angled diamond shaped windows that create an almost billowy, textured appearance against limestone piers. Residents access their homes through a private entrance on 36th Street, completely separate from the hotel operations below.
The residences, with interiors designed by Das Concepts Inc., include floor-to-ceiling diamond angled windows that maximize light and views, rich black oak flooring, and custom Poliform kitchens equipped with Mont Blanc stone countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and full Miele appliance suites. The marble bathrooms are particularly luxurious, featuring Zuma deep soaking tubs, separate glass enclosed showers, double vanities, and Grohe fixtures throughout. Units range from one to three bedrooms, with many offering panoramic city views including sightlines to the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Hudson River.
The building's amenities include a 3,000 square foot state of the art fitness center equipped with Technogym equipment, and an 11th floor residents' lounge featuring outdoor terraces, gas fireplaces, and a full kitchen. The Auriga Spa offers resort style amenities including an Aqua Grotto, Ice Cave, Plunge Pool, and Hamam. Residents can access room service from the Langham hotel and utilize the hotel's concierge services.
Located on the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 36th Street, the building sits in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just blocks from the Empire State Building and New York Public Library. This prime location provides easy access to Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, world class dining, Broadway theaters, and multiple subway lines. The building's illuminated crown has become a recognizable part of the Manhattan skyline, cementing its status as both an (unofficial) architectural landmark and coveted residential address.
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The Park Belvedere, completed in 1985, is a distinguished 31-story luxury condominium tower located at the northwest corner of 79th Street and Columbus Avenue. Designed by architect Frank Williams and developed by William Zeckendorf Jr., this slender spire contains 154 residences and stands as one of the Upper West Side's most prominent architectural landmarks.
The building offers an intimate living experience with only three to four apartments per floor, featuring units with spectacular views of Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Manhattan skyline. Residents enjoy full-service amenities including 24-hour doorman and concierge services, a roof deck with panoramic views, bike storage, and laundry facilities.
Situated in a prime Upper West Side location, The Park Belvedere provides immediate access to Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, and an array of cultural attractions. The pet-friendly building's position on Columbus Avenue helped establish the avenue's upscale character, while its proximity to public transportation, fine dining, and shopping makes it one of the neighborhood's most coveted addresses.
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Originally constructed in 1912 as the Hawley & Hoops chocolate factory, 285 Lafayette Street underwent a complex conversion in 1999 that transformed it into one of SoHo's most distinctive luxury condominiums. The ambitious renovation, led by developer Allied Partners, required building a fireproof structure over the existing non-fireproof base—a three-year engineering feat that involved hanging steel beams from tubular grillage spanning up to 70 feet. The 10-story building now houses 31 apartments above 30,000 square feet of retail space occupied by the New York Public Library and Ralph Lauren.
The building's loft-style residences showcase authentic industrial details including original cast iron columns, exposed wooden beams, and soaring ceilings that reach up to 26 feet in the eight penthouses. Apartments range from approximately 2,100 to over 4,000 square feet, featuring Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, chef's kitchens with high-end appliances, wine refrigerators, and luxurious bathrooms with six-foot soaking tubs. Many units boast private terraces, and the penthouses include wood-burning fireplaces. The building's design, crafted by architect Costas Kondylis, seamlessly blends prewar architectural elements with modern luxury finishes.
285 Lafayette Street gained considerable cachet through its celebrity residents, most notably David Bowie and his wife Iman, who purchased one of the penthouses. Other notable residents have included Courtney Love, Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager, actor Saul Rubinek, tennis player Patrick McEnroe, and members of the Murdoch and Nederlander families. The building's full-service amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a professionally landscaped rooftop garden, and two entrances—one on Lafayette Street and a more discreet entrance on Mulberry Street for enhanced privacy.
Strategically positioned just south of the iconic Puck Building at the intersection of SoHo and NoLiTa, the building offers residents immediate access to world-class dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. The 800-square-foot lobby features a striking 10-foot white onyx countertop, setting the tone for the building's sophisticated aesthetic. With its combination of historical significance, architectural distinction, and prime location, 285 Lafayette Street represents one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted residential addresses.
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The Milan is a sleek condominium tower in Midtown.
The 32-story Milan at 300 East 55th Street sits on the former site of the legendary El Morocco nightclub. It has one of the most sophisticated lobbies in the city that soars two stories and is equipped with a tranquil outdoor bamboo garden designed by Ken Smith, the landscape architect of the MOMA roof garden.
The 118 residences are sprawling, with the smallest unit well over 1,000 square feet, and feature Brazilian cherry wood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Spacious kitchens have modern appliances and spa-size marble bathrooms are equipped with custom teak and limestone vanities with double sinks. Apartments have high ceilings, many closets and huge walk-ins, large galleries and living rooms sized for entertaining.
The Milan has a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a fully equipped gym and a clubroom with state-of-the-art business facilities. There is also a laundry on every floor and an attended parking garage.
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River & Warren is a 28-story luxury condominium conversion located at 212 Warren Street in Battery Park City, completed in 2015. Originally built in 2001 as a 324-unit rental building by Rockrose Development Corporation, it was transformed by Centurion Real Estate Partners and Five Mile Capital Partners into 192 sophisticated condominiums. The conversion was designed by the acclaimed architectural firm CetraRuddy, known for their stylish residential projects. The red brick building features an elegant design with corner windows, two setbacks, and an ornate top section with tall windows, located between the Hudson River waterfront and the lush Teardrop and Rockefeller Parks.
The building's residences showcase exceptional finishes and layouts, with apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms. Common features include custom oak kitchens with Blue-de-Savoie marble islands, Sub-Zero refrigerators and wine fridges, Miele gas cooktops and appliances, and Bosch washers and dryers. Bathrooms are appointed with Bianco Puro marble walls and chevron patterned floors, while living spaces feature 5 inch wide oak flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows with motorized shades. Many units offer stunning Hudson River and Statue of Liberty views, with corner apartments providing particularly dramatic wrap-around exposures. The crown jewel is a penthouse spanning 4,386 interior square feet plus 2,195 exterior square feet, complete with a private rooftop terrace featuring a hot tub, outdoor shower, and barbecue area.
River & Warren offers white glove service with a comprehensive amenities package including 24 hour doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, yoga studio, and children's playroom with nautical theming. The landscaped 18th floor rooftop terrace features Wolf barbecue grills, a sundeck, and panoramic Hudson River views, complemented by plantings of river birch, honey locust, and crepe myrtle trees. Additional conveniences include bike storage, private storage units available for purchase, and in-unit laundry facilities.
The location provides an ideal blend of tranquil waterfront living and urban connectivity, positioned at the intersection of Tribeca and Battery Park City. Residents enjoy immediate access to Rockefeller Park and Teardrop Park, while being steps from Brookfield Place, Whole Foods, and numerous dining and shopping destinations. The building's proximity to multiple transportation options, including the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E subway lines, PATH trains, and ferry services, ensures easy access throughout Manhattan and beyond.
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The Greenwich Street Project at 497 Greenwich Street is a former industrial space in SoHo that was converted and expanded in 2003.
It is one of the most distinct new developments in Lower Manhattan, with a rippling glass façade and six small protruding parapet balconies. It offers residents varied floor plans and modern loft living. Apartments are spacious, with some rooms measuring longer than 30 feet. Kitchens and master bathrooms are equipped with topnotch appliances and fixtures and distinguished by impressive architectural details.
Amenities at the Greenwich Street Project include a multi-level fitness center, an endless swimming pool, a sauna, storage space, a screening and meeting room, a private garden and wine storage. It is convenient to many restaurants, retail stores, art galleries and nightlife and is close to TriBeCa.
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Completed in 2010, the Aldyn at 60 Riverside Boulevard is located on the Upper West Side.
Apartments have tall ceilings and large windows that let in ample light. Varied and unique floor plans are also found throughout the Aldyn. Kitchens feature appliances from Smeg and Miele and bathrooms are equipped with double vanities, teak-wrapped primary baths and deep soaking tubs.
Most residents of the 40-floor Aldyn have views of the Hudson River, as well as access to such amenities as a full-time doorman, concierge service, central air conditioning and heating, a 40,000-square-foot health club curated by La Palestra, a rock-climbing wall, a 75-foot indoor pool, a bowling alley, a golf simulator,, an intercom system, a party room, a lounge and a children’s playroom.
60 Riverside Boulevard is near both Central Park and Riverside Park, Lincoln Center, and the boutiques and restaurants in Columbus Circle. Pets are welcome.
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Completed in 1987, this modern 28-story limestone-clad tower is a distinctive addition to the Upper East Side, offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic just one block from Central Park. Designed by Leibman Leibman Associates, P.C., the building stands out with its striking slanted roofline, reminiscent of the iconic Citicorp Center, angled toward Central Park to maximize views.
A hallmark of its design is the limestone façade, a thoughtful nod to pre-war elegance while embracing modern architectural sensibilities. Its unique features include several rare double-height units facing a charming sidestreet, which adds a sense of openness and sophistication uncommon in the neighborhood. These double-height "studio" spaces highlight the building's innovative approach to Upper East Side living.
Developed by Alvin Dworman, Aaron Waxman, Shepard Forest, and others, the tower offers generously sized windows, intrusion alarms, and TV security in all units, with select residences featuring whirlpool baths and bidets. At street level, the building provides excellent retail spaces and a welcoming sitting ledge at its base—an uncommon and practical feature in the area.
This condominium project is one of the most recent towers near Central Park on the Upper East Side, rivaled only by a similarly styled limestone tower a block and a half north on Madison Avenue. Its combination of contemporary design, premium location, and rare architectural details make it a highly desirable residence.
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One York Street is located in TriBeCa and opened in 2008.
The project was designed by Mexican starchitect Enrique Norten and features 32 loft units in a modern 13-story glass structure that's flanked by two low-rise wings, creating a single new complex. Residences have windows that are thermally and acoustically insulated to reduce street noise and feature wide plank oak floors, 8-foot wood doors and modern appliances. Master bathrooms have custom-designed vanities and whirlpool tubs.
1 York Street features a Swiss-engineered, automated parking garage: drivers simply pull up to an entrance pad, get out, swipe a card and walk away. The robotic parking valet then takes over, pulling the car into a lift that transports it to one of 40 slots. To retrieve the car, drivers swipe their card again and the car magically reappears. Amenities also include a 24-hour concierge, an outdoor 28-foot heated pool with sundeck and outdoor shower, a private health club and spa and temperature-controlled storage cellars.
One York Street’s northern TriBeCa location is very near to SoHo as well as many restaurants and cafes. It is also close to the Holland Tunnel.
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Casa 74 is a 30 story glass tower at 255 East 74th Street, completed in 2009 by World Wide Holdings Corporation under the leadership of Victor Elmaleh, a noted artist and squash player. Designed by H3 Hardy Collaborative and SLCE Architects with interiors by Coffiner Ku Design, the building houses 87 apartments and features an attractive glass and metal panel façade with angular architectural details that modulate the tower's shaft.
The building's standout feature is its direct private access to a 42,000 square foot Equinox flagship facility spanning multiple floors. Residents also enjoy a comprehensive 2,400 square foot Children's Pavilion with dedicated spaces for different age groups, including toddler rooms with climbing features, teen arcade with pinball and basketball games, and party spaces with kitchenettes. Additional amenities include 24 hour doorman and concierge services, a landscaped garden, cold storage, and bike room.
Apartments feature 10 foot ceilings (with some units on the 21st floor boasting 10' 6" ceilings), floor-to-ceiling windows, and high end finishes including Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele appliances, and Varenna Italian cabinetry. Bathrooms are appointed with Waterworks fixtures, Toto toilets, marble surfaces, and radiant heated floors in master suites. The lower floors offer loft-like duplex units, while units above the 26th floor feature fireplaces, and three penthouses on the top floor include private terraces and access to a common roof deck.
Notable residences include the nearly 4,000 square foot apartments 21A and 21B, which feature expansive kitchens, multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and panoramic city views. Corner units throughout the building offer multiple exposures and private balconies or terraces, with some featuring dramatic spaces like the 69 foot long north facing terrace in apartment 7C. The building's prime Lenox Hill location provides easy access to Madison Avenue shopping, Museum Mile, Central Park, and multiple subway lines.
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The Sheffield at 322 West 57th Street is a 49-story dark brown brick tower built in 1978 by developer Hyman Shapiro and designed by Emery Roth & Sons. Originally constructed as an 845-unit rental building, it was converted to approximately 600 condominiums in the mid-2000s under Kent Swig's ownership, though the conversion process was notably tumultuous.
The cruciform-shaped tower features a distinctive through-block design between 56th and 57th Streets, with a double-height lobby finished in Italian travertine and granite. The building's base was later reclad with granite and glass during its conversion. Residences range from studios to four-bedrooms, featuring Nordic Ash floors and modern finishes.
The Sheffield's crowning amenity is its Sky Club, occupying the 57th and 58th floors, which includes a glass-enclosed swimming pool that opens to an outdoor sundeck, two resident lounges, a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa facilities, and a children's playroom. Additional amenities include a 345-car garage, private driveway, laundry facilities on each floor, and a pet spa.
The building's history reflects the transformation of its West Midtown neighborhood. What was once considered a relatively underdeveloped area has evolved into a vibrant district, anchored by nearby Columbus Circle, the Time Warner Center, and Hearst Tower. The Sheffield stands as one of the area's pioneering residential towers.
Notably, the building underwent several ownership changes, including a period of foreclosure before being acquired by Fortress Investment Group in 2009. The subsequent renovation by Cetra-Ruddy included updates to the lobby and amenity spaces, helping to reestablish the building's position in the luxury market.
The Sheffield's location offers proximity to Central Park, Lincoln Center, and the Theater District, with excellent access to public transportation. The building maintains a 24-hour doorman and concierge service, and its through-block plaza provides a connection to the landscaped gardens of the neighboring Parc Vendome complex.
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Metropolitan Tower at 146 West 57th Street stands as one of Manhattan's most distinctive residential landmarks, a 78 story black glass skyscraper that cuts a dramatic silhouette against the Midtown skyline. Completed in 1986 and developed by Harry Macklowe, this bold architectural statement was designed by Schuman, Lichtenstein, Claman & Efron with its signature angled "knife edge" form that maximizes Central Park views for residents. The building's controversial black façade and aggressive modernist design initially drew criticism but has since become an iconic part of the city's architectural fabric, forming what critics dubbed the "tuning fork triumvirate" alongside the neighboring Carnegie Hall Tower and CitySpire.
The tower houses 234 condominium apartments above commercial office space, with residences ranging from one bedroom units to expansive four bedroom duplexes on the upper floors. Nearly all apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase sweeping views of Central Park, the Hudson River, and the Manhattan skyline. Common apartment features include high end finishes such as Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele appliances, custom millwork, and premium materials like marble and hardwood flooring. Many units have been extensively renovated with smart home technology, wine storage, and spa like bathrooms, while the building's higher floors offer some of the most spectacular park and city vistas in Manhattan.
Residents enjoy what the building markets as a "six star" lifestyle through Club Metropolitan, an exclusive residents only restaurant on the 30th floor that provides complimentary breakfast, room service, wine tastings, and private event space with an outdoor terrace. Additional amenities include a 20 by 40 foot swimming pool with city views, a full service fitness center with steam and sauna facilities, 24 hour concierge and doorman service, valet parking, and housekeeping services. The building has attracted notable residents including Mike Ovitz (former head of Creative Artists Agency), supermodel Adriana Lima, and actor George Takei. Located just two blocks from Central Park and steps from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Columbus Circle, Metropolitan Tower offers prime access to Manhattan's cultural and shopping districts while maintaining a no pets policy except for service animals.
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