New York City Luxury Condos

The American Thread Building at 260 West Broadway stands as one of TriBeCa's most distinguished residential conversions, with a fascinating history that spans over a century. Originally constructed in 1894-1896 as the Wool Exchange Building by architect William B. Tubby in Renaissance Revival style, the 11-story structure was designed to help New York overtake Boston as the nation's wool trade center. When that venture failed, the American Thread Company occupied the building from 1901 to 1964, giving the building its enduring name. The building gained additional cultural significance when a Keith Haring mural was discovered in 2007 during renovations—painted by the then 20-year-old artist in 1979 when the space served as an exhibition area.

Converted to 52 condominium apartments by Rose Associates in 1980, the building was among the first luxury loft conversions in TriBeCa and has since housed notable residents including models Gisele Bundchen and Naomi Campbell, and actress Isabella Rossellini. The building's distinctive curved façade overlooks TriBeCa Park, and its placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 underscores its architectural importance. The structure features imposing limestone banding on the first two floors, arched ground-floor windows, and a grand staircase entrance with two-story columns, though it has lost its original cornice over time.

The building's 52 residences showcase the grandeur typical of pre-war loft conversions, with many units featuring soaring ceilings up to 26 feet, oversized arched windows, and original architectural details like cast-iron columns. The apartments range from traditional two-bedrooms to spectacular multi-level penthouses and a remarkable 8,000-square-foot triplex maisonette that includes the Keith Haring mural. Common features throughout units include hardwood floors, working fireplaces, central air conditioning, and chef's kitchens equipped with high-end appliances from brands like Sub-Zero, Miele, and Liebherr. Many apartments are configured as duplexes, taking advantage of the building's generous ceiling heights and loft-like proportions.

Residents enjoy full-service building amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, rooftop gym, landscaped roof deck with city views, bicycle storage, and basement storage units. The building's prime location at the northern edge of TriBeCa, adjacent to SoHo and near multiple subway lines, provides easy access to the neighborhood's renowned dining and shopping scene. While the building lacks a garage and sidewalk landscaping, its historic character, spacious apartments, and prestigious address continue to make it one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted residential buildings.

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.

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.

The Solita is a boutique condominium located at 161 Grand Street, at the crossroads of SoHo and NoLIita and close to Chinatown, NoHo and the Lower East Side, and close to some of the best restaurants, nightlife and shopping that New York has to offer. This pet-friendly condominium features video intercom, live-in super who accepts packages, bike room, and a roof terrace. The 6, J/Z, and N/Q/R/W trains are close by.

505 Greenwich Street is a 14 story glass curtain wall condominium built in 2004 in Hudson Square, strategically positioned at the nexus of SoHo, Tribeca, and the West Village. Designed by Gary Handel & Associates, the building contains 104 units with a mix of 25 three bedroom, 42 two bedroom, and 37 one bedroom apartments. Notable residents have included author James Frey and celebrity hairstylist Nick Arrojo. The building sits on a particularly interesting block, positioned next to the architecturally striking 497 Greenwich Street with its rippling glass façade.

Apartments feature 10 foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the spaces with natural light. Standard finishes include Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking ranges, and Bosch dishwashers, along with custom Tanzanian Anigre wood cabinetry, slate countertops, and Italian green glass backsplashes in kitchens. Bathrooms showcase Pietra Bedonia marble floors and surrounds with deep Kohler soaking tubs, while mahogany or hardwood floors run throughout. All units include in-unit washers and dryers, wine refrigerators, and individual storage spaces. Select apartments offer garden views overlooking the building's zen courtyard, while higher floor units provide sweeping views of One World Trade and the Hudson River.

The full service building offers comprehensive amenities including a 24 hour concierge, live-in superintendent, and a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes. Additional amenities include a pet spa, bicycle room, children's playroom, and a tranquil zen meditation garden courtyard. The location provides exceptional convenience, situated just a couple of blocks from Hudson River Park with its tennis courts, bike paths, and waterfront recreation, while being near the New York headquarters of Google and Disney. Multiple subway lines including the 1, A/C/E, N/Q/R/W, and 6 trains provide easy access throughout the city.

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.

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.

535 West End Avenue is a distinguished 29-unit condominium that opened in 2011, developed by Extell Development and designed by Chicago architect Lucien Lagrange, formerly of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The 20-story building stands at the southwest corner of West End Avenue and 86th Street, featuring a distinctive curved red-brick façade with limestone accents that was specifically designed to complement the architecturally significant Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew directly across the street. This church, designed by R.J. Robertson in 1897, provides a dramatic focal point that every apartment in the building overlooks.

The building exclusively offers enormous half-floor and full-floor residences ranging from 3,740 to 8,450 square feet, making it one of the most spacious residential buildings on the Upper West Side. Full-floor apartments typically feature 7+ bedrooms and span approximately 8,400 square feet, while half-floor units offer 5 bedrooms around 3,700-4,400 square feet. Notable features include custom Smallbone of Devizes kitchens equipped with La Cornue ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Miele appliances, along with herringbone hardwood floors and luxurious marble bathrooms. The 16th floor is unique as the only apartment with a private wraparound terrace (1,814 square feet), while the penthouse boasts 6,500 interior square feet plus a 1,900-square-foot landscaped rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and fireplace.

Amenities rival those of the city's most exclusive buildings, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, heated indoor swimming pool with steam rooms and saunas, state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards and ping pong room, children's playroom, library with kitchenette, and an elegant entertaining space with catering kitchen and outdoor courtyard. The building also offers valet garage parking and is pet-friendly.

The location is particularly coveted, situated just one block from Riverside Park and steps from the cultural attractions, gourmet shops like Zabar's and Fairway, and renowned restaurants that define the Upper West Side. With convenient access to the 1, B, and C subway lines and excellent crosstown bus service on 86th Street, residents enjoy both the tranquility of tree-lined West End Avenue and easy connectivity to the rest of Manhattan.

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.

With 354 condominium apartments, the Chelsea Mercantile is one of the largest residential conversions in Chelsea. 

Apartments range from studios to four-bedroom lofts and vary in size from 856 to 3,069 square feet. Many units have exposed brick walls with nine-foot beamed ceilings and walk-in closets. Some penthouses have ceilings that rise between 11 and 13 feet as well as fireplaces, skylights and terraces. All apartments have state-of-the-art wiring and gourmet kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, black granite countertops, cherry wood cabinets and built-in garbage disposals. Master bathrooms have limestone walls and floors, deep soaking tubs and separate stall showers.

Amenities at the Chelsea Mercantile include a 24-hour doorman and concierge, valet and maid service, a fitness center with children’s playroom, an expansive planted roof deck with beautiful city and river views, a garage and a Whole Foods Market on the corner.

Located between West 24^th and 25^th Streets, 252 Seventh Avenue is in the heart of Chelsea. There is very good public transportation in the area and it is convenient to the Flatiron District to the east and Greenwich Village to the south.