New York City Luxury Condos

The Lucida at 151 East 85^th Street is a luxury condominium building located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood.

The LEED-certified Lucida was constructed in 2009 and features an all-glass exterior that allows for ample natural light. The development has 122, two- to six-bedroom units featuring modern, high-end appliances and fixtures. Layouts were intentionally varied and all of the residences have high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and chocolate-stained oak floors.

The Lucida’s amenities are some of the best in the neighborhood, as residents have access to a number of topnotch services and recreational areas. The building has a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, a La Palestra spa with a skylit pool, a residents’ lounge with a catering kitchen and a Kidville-designed children’s playroom.

The building is located near some of the city’s best museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and excellent public transportation. 

Opened in 2000, the Chatham at 181 East 65^th Street was conceived by Robert A. M. Stern, the dean of the Yale School of Architecture.

The design of the 34-story Chatham displays all of Stern’s virtuoso architectural skills. Inside, the 94 apartments feature classic layouts with fine finishes throughout, including solid wood doors, cherry wood floors and – most rare of all in post-war construction – plaster walls. Modern kitchens have premium appliances and glass and ash-blond cabinets imported from France. High-efficiency windows were imported from the Netherlands and bathrooms have marble floors and walls and topnotch fixtures. Several units have balconies or terraces.

The Chatham’s amenities are impressive and include an on-premise garage, storage and bike rooms and a David Barton Gym.

Place 57 at 207 East 57th Street sits at the intersection of Midtown and the Upper East Side.

Completed around 2006, Place 57 is 36 stories high and contains 68 apartments. Many units offer sweeping views of the Manhattan cityscape and Central Park, while all feature mahogany floors, walk-in closets, individual safes and washers and dryers; kitchens have modern, premium appliances and master bathrooms are outfitted with whirlpool tubs and separate shower stalls. What’s more, there are, at most, two apartments – ranging from two to three bedrooms – per floor.

Place 57 amenities include an attended lobby, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, a residents’ lounge, individual storage units and 24-hour concierge service provided by Quintessentially. 207 East 57th Street is situated between Third and Second Avenues and is near Central Park and the shops and restaurants along Madison Avenue.

Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 101 Warren Street was completed in 2008 and occupies nearly an entire city block at the southern tip of TriBeCa.

The 35-story 101 Warren Street has 227 residences and 163 rental units. It offers five different types of apartments – ranging from one- to five-bedroom residences – that feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular city views. Units are a mix of simplexes and duplexes, some of which have double-height outdoor spaces.

Services and amenities include a fitness center and spa, attended parking and indoor and outdoor children’s play areas. 101 Warren Street also has a board room with screening area and a Bloomberg Financial Lounge. Its TriBeCa location is close to notable restaurants, boutiques and excellent public transportation options, including the Chambers Street subway station.

Located at the northwest corner of Sixth Avenue in Chelsea, the Chelsea Stratus at 101 West 24^th Street was completed in 2008.

It contains around 200 units with varied layouts ranging from studios to three bedrooms; a majority are either one- or two-bedroom residences. Many apartments have balconies, windowed kitchens with modern appliances and bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs.

Notable Chelsea Stratus amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge service, a Thomas Balsey-designed roof deck, a fitness center, a basketball court, a private residents’ lounge, a billiard table and a dog run. 101 West 24th Street also contains 16,000 square feet of retail space at its base.

It is located close to many shops and restaurants in Chelsea and the Flatiron District and public transportation. 

Grand Madison at 225 Fifth Avenue is a former showroom building that was converted into apartments in 2004.

Elad Properties purchased 225 Fifth Avenue and oversaw its renovation. The developers worked to preserve the original architectural details in the Grand Madison, all the while incorporating modern features into each of its 190 units. Kitchens are outfitted with stainless steel, premium appliances and bathrooms have quality fixtures.  Apartments offer spacious layouts and 10-foot-tall ceilings, among other notable features.  

Amenities at the Grand Madison include concierge service, a full-time doorman, a health club and a roof deck. It is on the north side of Madison Square Park and is close to the restaurants, retail stores and art galleries of the Flatiron District and Chelsea.

170 East End Avenue overlooks Carl Schurz Park in Yorkville.

It is 19 stories and contains 110 apartments that are split among its different wings, with a landscaped garden with a waterfall serving as a focal point. Some residences have fireplaces and balconies; kitchens have new, top-of-the-line appliances; and master bathrooms are equipped with premium fixtures and oversized baths. The development extends from 87th to 88th Streets in the Upper East Side.

An attended lobby, concierge service, a full-service garage, a health club and a children’s playroom are among the amenities residents have access to. 170 East End Avenue is located near cross-town bus service, which runs along 86th Street. Yorkville has restaurants and cafes as well as parks and other recreational areas, making it a perfect location for families, writers and those in search of a quiet living space in the city.