80 Clarkson (Zeckendorf Development)
In 2022, over 1,700 condo units were launched in Manhattan, and another 1,500 units are projected to launch through this year and into 2024. In addition to the current activity in Manhattan, new developments continue to launch in Brooklyn and Queens. As a result, if you’re currently looking to buy a residence or invest in New York City real estate, there are plenty of options in the new construction condo market.
Buying a unit in a new construction condo carries many advantages, but the process is also different than purchasing a resale condo, coop, or existing family home. Fortunately, no one has to navigate it alone. CityRealty experts are on hand to help, and this article looks at the databases and professionals to assist you.
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Research the Developer and Visit the Model Unit
From developments that take months and even years longer than expected to reach completion (One High Line was known all too well for this) to developments that never deliver on their promise to provide high-end services, there are plenty of stories about new construction condo projects gone wrong. Fortunately, most developments are fully realized, meeting and exceeding buyers’ expectations. Still, buyers are encouraged to take the following steps to mitigate risks.
Assess the developer’s past projects
The best way to determine if a development currently under construction will resemble its architectural rendering and deliver on other promises (e.g., the promise of high-end amenities or services) is to look at the developer’s track record. While you may not find anyone raving about the fact that their condo was finished on time or that the marble finishes in the bathroom are the spitting image of the original architectural rendering, if the development took months longer than expected or the finishes are subpar, you won’t have to dig far to find evidence, including unfavorable online reviews and articles.Review past lawsuits against the developer
Bad reviews may be a concern, but a pattern of past buyers taking legal action against a developer is an even bigger red flag. Simply searching for the developer with a keyword such as “lawsuit” is a good place to start. If you want to dig deeper, do a search using a legal database such as Lexis or Bloomberg Law. If you don’t have access to a legal database already, you can search legal cases using WestlawNext Patron Access by visiting any local public library in New York City. Once again, simply search the name of your developer, and if there is a pattern of consumers taking legal action against the developer, it will soon become apparent.
Model living room at The Brooklyn Tower
Visit the model unit
One of the best ways to ensure you’re putting in an offer on a condo unit that meets your expectations is to visit the building’s model unit. Of course, depending on the stage of the project’s development, there may or may not be a model unit available. If you can visit the model unit, pay attention to the details. For example, do the floors and countertop finishes match the ones featured in the architectural rendering? Is the unit as spacious as expected? What appliances have been installed?Inspecting a new construction condo
It is important to note that just because a unit is new doesn’t mean it will be problem-free. In fact, new condos often have more problems than resale condos and coops because they haven’t yet been put to the stress test posed by daily living. For that reason, new construction condo buyers are encouraged to hire a trained inspector to do an inspection prior to the contract signing whenever possible – depending on the condo’s stage of development, it may not be.Depending on the size of the unit, the inspection will typically cost anywhere from $500 to $1,000. While inspectors look for many different problems, key areas of focus include signs of water seepage (both outside water seepage and inside plumbing leaks), electrical work, and appliance installations, including proper hook-up of any gas appliances. While the inspection only focuses on your unit, the inspector can ask to look at other parts of the building, including common areas, though the developer may not give permission.
Review the Offering Plan with an Attorney
In order to close any real estate transaction in New York City, you must contract with an attorney. However, real estate attorneys are particularly important when buying a new construction condo since they can help you review the developer’s offering plan and negotiate contingencies to help you lower your closing cost and protect your financial interest if something goes wrong with the project.
Features of an offering plan and important contingencies
Offering plans for new construction condos typically describe:
- What you are buying (i.e., a detailed description of the unit)
- The process for how the transaction will take place (e.g., the down payment schedule and who will cover closing costs)
- How the building will be managed by the developer until it is handed over to the condo board
- Special risks (e.g., if the condo has street-level retail, this section may provide details on the types of retail permitted)
In addition, the offering plan will include a number of exhibits, such as:
- The purchase agreement
- The condo declaration and by-laws
- Floor plans and, in most cases, an architectural description of the building
- Information on taxes (e.g., projected taxes and who will cover which taxes at which point in the project’s development)
Among other things, you and your attorney should be on the lookout for clauses that protect the sponsor but disadvantage the buyer, including the absence of a financing contingency. After all, if there is no financing contingency and your lender doesn’t approve your mortgage, you’ll lose your down payment to the sponsor, who can then seek out another buyer for the same unit.
The information presented in this article can be applied to new development condominiums in the works throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island City. While the projects are in various stages of development — work has only recently begun on 1122 Madison Avenue, but early residents of The Brooklyn Tower are able to visit unsold units to check out the views — one commonality is how they will bring eye-catching design, new housing units, and well-thought amenities to their neighborhoods.
Below, see a collection of recent sales launches and the 21 forthcoming condo projects we are most excited to see come to market in 2025. We also look at launches from last year and remaining availabilities inside.
Below, see a collection of recent sales launches and the 21 forthcoming condo projects we are most excited to see come to market in 2025. We also look at launches from last year and remaining availabilities inside.
Newly Launched in 2025
Developed by Circle F Capital | Design by Fogarty Finger Architects
23 stories | 58 units
5 availabilities from $850K
23 stories | 58 units
5 availabilities from $850K
One Park Row
Usurping a diminutive retail building, once part of the iconic J&R Music record store, a prow-shaped mixed-use tower has taken shape at the corner of Park Row and Ann Street in the Financial District. The condos start on top of several floors of office space to make the most of views of City Hall Park. Sales launched at the beginning of 2025, and the first move-ins are expected for later this year.
All units feature interiors by Paris Forino, floor-to-ceiling windows, wide plank oak floors, high-end kitchens, and in-unit Bosch washers and dryers. Amenities include a fully equipped fitness center, a lounge with a catering kitchen, an outdoor dog run, and a rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and views of One World Trade Center.
All units feature interiors by Paris Forino, floor-to-ceiling windows, wide plank oak floors, high-end kitchens, and in-unit Bosch washers and dryers. Amenities include a fully equipped fitness center, a lounge with a catering kitchen, an outdoor dog run, and a rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and views of One World Trade Center.
1 Park Row, #6C (Serhant)
455 5th Avenue
Developed by RJ Capital Holdings | Design by Builtd
6 stories | 30 units
6 availabilities from $1M
Developed by RJ Capital Holdings | Design by Builtd
6 stories | 30 units
6 availabilities from $1M
The Slope on Fifth (Modern Spaces)
Park Slope is well known for its exquisite brownstone buildings, but that is not to say the neighborhood has not seen new construction. The Slope on Fifth, a new boutique condominium across from Prospect Park, is living proof of that. The building offers a modern take on Park Slope’s classic charm, and sales recently launched.
All one- to three-bedroom units feature high ceilings, Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics, kitchens with Lineadecor cabinetry and Bosch appliances, spa-inspired primary baths, and in-unit Bosch washer/dryers. Select units have private outdoor space, and amenities include a package room, bike storage, a fitness center, a business center with coworking space and separate stations, a lounge with kitchenette, a game room, and a roof terrace with grilling stations and a stylish pergola.
All one- to three-bedroom units feature high ceilings, Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics, kitchens with Lineadecor cabinetry and Bosch appliances, spa-inspired primary baths, and in-unit Bosch washer/dryers. Select units have private outdoor space, and amenities include a package room, bike storage, a fitness center, a business center with coworking space and separate stations, a lounge with kitchenette, a game room, and a roof terrace with grilling stations and a stylish pergola.
The Slope on Fifth, #4G (Modern Spaces)
Developed by Madison Realty Capital | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
17 stories | 20 units
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17 stories | 20 units
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February 2025
If the original plans for 16 Fifth Avenue had gone forward, a 27-story limestone-clad building would have outstripped the nearby 1 Fifth Avenue as the tallest building in Greenwich Village. The Landmarks Preservation Commission objected to the towering height, and local preservationists tried to save the buildings it would rise on the site of, citing their history as the homes of Isaac Singer and Celeste Holm. A new, shorter building was approved in May 2021. Construction stalled between the pandemic and structural damage to a neighboring building, but construction has topped out and a sales launch is on the horizon.
According to an offering plan accepted in November 2024, 16 Fifth Avenue will comprise 12 floor-through four-bedroom units from $12.95 million, a duplex penthouse for $45 million, and a triplex penthouse for $65 million. Amenities will include a mail room, a package room, bike storage, a fitness center, a golf simulator, a lounge, and private storage with each unit.
According to an offering plan accepted in November 2024, 16 Fifth Avenue will comprise 12 floor-through four-bedroom units from $12.95 million, a duplex penthouse for $45 million, and a triplex penthouse for $65 million. Amenities will include a mail room, a package room, bike storage, a fitness center, a golf simulator, a lounge, and private storage with each unit.
9 Dekalb Avenue
Developed by JDS Development Group | Design by SHoP Architects
93 stories | 150 condo units
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Developed by JDS Development Group | Design by SHoP Architects
93 stories | 150 condo units
Contact CityRealty for availabilities
The Brooklyn Tower (Douglas Elliman) Interiors (Colin Miller)
Sales at The Brooklyn Tower initially launched in 2022, but all listed condos were pulled from the market in summer 2024 owing to financial difficulties. However, Silverstein Properties took over the condo, rental, and retail units and is gearing up for an official sales relaunch with Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group later this spring. A flurry of contacts have been signed in the meantime.
The condos start on the 53rd floor of Brooklyn's tallest building to make the most of panoramic city and river views. They feature interiors by Gachot Studios, high ceilings, European oak floors, kitchens with Absolute Black granite countertops and Miele appliances, and marble-clad primary baths.
The condos start on the 53rd floor of Brooklyn's tallest building to make the most of panoramic city and river views. They feature interiors by Gachot Studios, high ceilings, European oak floors, kitchens with Absolute Black granite countertops and Miele appliances, and marble-clad primary baths.
The Brooklyn Tower's amenity package will include a Life Time Fitness center, an outdoor pool deck and lounge wrapped around the building's iconic Gustavino dome, a screening room, a catering kitchen and dining room, a library with coworking spaces, a 66th-story Sky Park with basketball and pickleball courts, and an 85th-story Sky Lounge. These are not officially open yet, but early residents told Curbed that they have received free memberships to other Life Time locations and reduced common charges to make up for that.
Most Anticipated New Condo Launches in 2025
Developed by New Empire Corporation | Design by Morali Architecture
9 stories | 132 units
9 stories | 132 units
757 Flatbush Avenue (New Empire Corp.)
Following Manhattan success stories with 208 Delancey Street on the Lower East Side and Hendrix House in Kips Bay, New Empire Corp. turns its attention to Brooklyn with 757 Flatbush Avenue, a new condominium at the nexus of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Windsor Terrace, and Flatbush. The nine-story building will offer ground-floor retail space, possibly a restaurant, and condos starting on the second floor. Residential amenities are set to include a fitness center, pool, sauna, hot yoga studio, coworking space, and children’s playroom.
The building will also include 65 parking spaces, but is located in close proximity to the Parkside Avenue Q and the Winthrop Street 2/5 trains. It is also situated near the Prospect Park Lake, the Kensington Dog Run, Kings Theater, and popular restaurants lining Nostrand and Flatbush Avenues.
The building will also include 65 parking spaces, but is located in close proximity to the Parkside Avenue Q and the Winthrop Street 2/5 trains. It is also situated near the Prospect Park Lake, the Kensington Dog Run, Kings Theater, and popular restaurants lining Nostrand and Flatbush Avenues.
441 West 54th Street
Developed by Yaus Clinton Special Clinton District LLC | Design by ODA Architecture
7 stories | 28 units
Developed by Yaus Clinton Special Clinton District LLC | Design by ODA Architecture
7 stories | 28 units
Between Japanese-inspired interiors, no more than four units per floor, and amenities like a courtyard with a green wall and an outdoor terrace with meditation area, The Gild strives to create an oasis of serenity in a bustling section of Hell's Kitchen near the Theater District and Columbus Circle. According to an accepted offering plan, prices are expected to start at $1.4 million for one-bedrooms, $2.15 million for two-bedrooms, and $3.7 million for three-bedrooms.
In addition to private balconies for approximately half the apartments, three penthouses will boast spacious private terraces and three townhouse units will offer private backyards. Indoor amenities are set to include a bike room, gym, and double-height lobby.
In addition to private balconies for approximately half the apartments, three penthouses will boast spacious private terraces and three townhouse units will offer private backyards. Indoor amenities are set to include a bike room, gym, and double-height lobby.
Developed by ZD Jasper | Design by Archimaera Architecture
12 stories | 52 units
12 stories | 52 units
Rendering of 439 West 36th Street (ZD Jasper)
March 2025 | Congestion pricing scanners were installed near the construction site
Just south of Hudson Yards, a two-story structure has come down to make way for a new 12-story condominium with the housing units starting on top of ground-floor retail space. There will be no more than six units per floor, and renderings show stepped terraces starting on the eighth floor. Demolition wrapped almost exactly a year ago, and construction is underway.
501 Ninth Avenue
Developed by ZD Jasper | Design by Archimaera Architecture
12 stories | 63 units
Developed by ZD Jasper | Design by Archimaera Architecture
12 stories | 63 units
Vita (ZD Jasper)
February 2025
With its two-toned facade on the way up, the buildings of Vita bring a Hudson Yards answer to Chelsea’s Maverick to mind. The stylish structure is underpinned by construction to Passive House standards, which will make for lower energy costs, not to mention quiet living in a busy section of Midtown.
Select units will offer private outdoor space, and all interiors will feature abundant light from triple-pane windows, natural materials, smart thermostats, and energy-efficient appliances. Amenities are set to include attended lobbies, roof terraces, and private storage for purchase. A teaser site went live at the beginning of 2025, and a sales launch is on the horizon.
Select units will offer private outdoor space, and all interiors will feature abundant light from triple-pane windows, natural materials, smart thermostats, and energy-efficient appliances. Amenities are set to include attended lobbies, roof terraces, and private storage for purchase. A teaser site went live at the beginning of 2025, and a sales launch is on the horizon.
Developed by Minrav Development | Design by ARC Architecture + Development
10 stories | 50 units
10 stories | 50 units
350 East 18th Street (ARC Architecture + Design Studio)
January 2025
Just west of Stuyvesant Town, on the southwest corner of First Avenue and East 18th Street, a slick new condo is taking shape. A concoction of Art Deco, Moderne, and traditional Japanese design forms its own unique aesthetic, and oversized windows in the renderings promise abundant natural light for the apartments inside. Construction topped out in November 2024, and next to go up is the light brick facade pictured in the rendering.
183 Chrystie Street
Developed by Omni Properties | Design by GF55 Architects
17 stories | 18 condo units
Developed by Omni Properties | Design by GF55 Architects
17 stories | 18 condo units
Freeman Residences (GF55 Architects)
When this Downtown building was still on the drawing board, plans initially called for a nine-story, 26-unit boutique building. But in June 2023, new permits were filed for a building nearly double the planned size. As per an accepted offering plan, it will offer ground-floor retail, 40 rental units (11 of which will be affordable), and 18 condo units on the uppermost floors. Prices will start at $1.21 million for studios and $1.48 million for one-bedrooms.
Select residences will have private balconies, and all interiors will feature engineered wood floors, Miele appliances in the kitchens, high-end bath fixtures, and in-unit laundry. Amenities will include a fitness center, bike storage, a rear courtyard, and a roof terrace with grilling, dining, and lounging areas.
Another great perk is an address at the nexus of Nolita and the Lower East Side, allowing for easy access to the best dining, nightlife, and shopping in both Downtown neighborhoods. Sara D. Roosevelt Park is across the street, a Whole Foods supermarket is up the block, and transportation options include the Second Avenue F and the Bowery J/Z trains.
Select residences will have private balconies, and all interiors will feature engineered wood floors, Miele appliances in the kitchens, high-end bath fixtures, and in-unit laundry. Amenities will include a fitness center, bike storage, a rear courtyard, and a roof terrace with grilling, dining, and lounging areas.
Another great perk is an address at the nexus of Nolita and the Lower East Side, allowing for easy access to the best dining, nightlife, and shopping in both Downtown neighborhoods. Sara D. Roosevelt Park is across the street, a Whole Foods supermarket is up the block, and transportation options include the Second Avenue F and the Bowery J/Z trains.
Developed by RYBAK Development | Design by ZPROEKT
21 stories | 23 units
21 stories | 23 units
Plans for a new project at 660 Lexington Avenue date back to December 2021, when Rybak Development acquired the site for $24.4 million (per Acris). The area was only zoned for commercial and hospitality buildings at the time, but plans for a residential building were filed in 2022.
A September 2023 Instagram post dubbed it "the jewel of Midtown" and depicted a building with a light stone facade and setback terraces. Amenities are set to include a fitness center, a spa complex, bike storage, and an outdoor terrace. Sales are estimated to start in September 2025 with completion estimated for winter 2025.
A September 2023 Instagram post dubbed it "the jewel of Midtown" and depicted a building with a light stone facade and setback terraces. Amenities are set to include a fitness center, a spa complex, bike storage, and an outdoor terrace. Sales are estimated to start in September 2025 with completion estimated for winter 2025.
March 2025
Developed by Grid Group | Design by BKSK Architects
13 stories | 21 units
13 stories | 21 units
142 West 21st Street (BKSK Architects)
March 2025
In the heart of Chelsea, a two-story parking garage is being expanded into a 13-story residential building. The 21 two- to six-bedroom units will include a duplex penthouse at the top of the building. All apartments are set to feature expansive living space, custom kitchens, home offices, marble baths, and private balconies or terraces.
Construction topped out in early March 2025, and next to go up is a modern yet context-sensitive facade that promises oversized windows and abundant natural light (as per a rendering by BKSK Architects). An offering plan with a $163 million sellout was filed in November 2024, but further information is not yet available..
Construction topped out in early March 2025, and next to go up is a modern yet context-sensitive facade that promises oversized windows and abundant natural light (as per a rendering by BKSK Architects). An offering plan with a $163 million sellout was filed in November 2024, but further information is not yet available..
Developed by Emmut Properties | Design by Matt Markowitz & Associates (renovation)
15 stories | 143 units
15 stories | 143 units
45 West 81st Street (Matt Markowitz, Architect for Landmarks Preservation Commission)
March 2025
During its heyday as the Excelsior Hotel, the landmarked building at 45 West 81st Street was a hot spot for watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The hotel never opened after shuttering during the pandemic, and developer Emmut Properties bought the building for nearly $80 million in December 2021. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a penthouse addition with a terrace and rooftop solar panels in February 2023.
As per an offering plan accepted in July 2024, prices are expected to start at $657K for studios, $955K for one-bedrooms, $1.862 million for two-bedrooms, and $2.698 million for three-bedrooms. They are set to feature video intercoms, engineered wood floors, kitchens with quartz countertops, and baths with porcelain countertops. Amenities are set to include an attended lobby, a package room, private storage, a fitness center with yoga studio, and a central laundry room.
As per an offering plan accepted in July 2024, prices are expected to start at $657K for studios, $955K for one-bedrooms, $1.862 million for two-bedrooms, and $2.698 million for three-bedrooms. They are set to feature video intercoms, engineered wood floors, kitchens with quartz countertops, and baths with porcelain countertops. Amenities are set to include an attended lobby, a package room, private storage, a fitness center with yoga studio, and a central laundry room.
Developed by MRR Development | Design by ODA Architecture
28 stories | 147 units
28 stories | 147 units
126 East 57th Street sits in the shadow of nearby supertall 432 Park Avenue, but makes a statement of its own with a "pixelated" facade and creative massing that allows for unique layouts and private outdoor space in almost every unit. Residential amenities are set to include a landscaped courtyard, porte-cochere, fitness center, indoor sports court, indoor pool, sauna and steam room, party lounge with prep kitchen, and roof terrace. Completion is estimated for later this year.
March 2025
Developed by Nava Companies | Design by DXA Studio
7 stories | 9 units
7 stories | 9 units
After winning approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2017, developer NAVA is moving full steam ahead on their seven-story boutique condo at the acute corner of Sixth Avenue and White Street in the Tribeca East Historic District. Designed by DXA Studio as a modern take on a classic cast-iron building, the project will be dressed in a bronze rainscreen etched with acid to create a mesh-like pattern.
The ten condominium residences will come in two- to four-bedroom layouts and will have integrated exterior window shades and many sustainability features built in. The architects explain it will be an "ultra-efficient passive building with large high-performance windows and a hyper and continuously insulated rainscreen envelope beneath its metal-clad exterior."
The ten condominium residences will come in two- to four-bedroom layouts and will have integrated exterior window shades and many sustainability features built in. The architects explain it will be an "ultra-efficient passive building with large high-performance windows and a hyper and continuously insulated rainscreen envelope beneath its metal-clad exterior."
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by COOKFOX
19 stories | 69 units
19 stories | 69 units
201 East 23rd Street, January 2025 (CityRealty)
On the corner of Third Avenue and East 23rd Street, a banner wrapping the construction fence promises “A new classic is being created” on the former site of the New York College of Dentistry. Setbacks in the design create terraces and loggias for select residences, and all interiors can be assured of abundant natural light from oversized windows.
COOKFOX is known for its commitment to biophilic design, and 201 East 23rd Street will include garden courtyards and a rooftop terrace. Another perk will be an address near Gramercy Park, Madison Square Park, acclaimed restaurants, Eataly, and the 23rd Street 6 train.
COOKFOX is known for its commitment to biophilic design, and 201 East 23rd Street will include garden courtyards and a rooftop terrace. Another perk will be an address near Gramercy Park, Madison Square Park, acclaimed restaurants, Eataly, and the 23rd Street 6 train.
114 East 25th Street
Developed by Adellco | Design by Andre Kikoski Architects (renovation)
14 stories | 20 units
Developed by Adellco | Design by Andre Kikoski Architects (renovation)
14 stories | 20 units
Armorie (Adellco)
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The Beaux-Arts style building at 114 East 25th Street was constructed in 1921, and served as a publishing house for several years. Nearly 100 years later, it has been converted to residential use and named in homage to the nearby 69th Street Regiment armory across the street.
All one- to four-bedroom units will feature oversized casement windows, high ceilings, wide-plank oak flooring, kitchens with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and integrated Miele appliances, and marble primary baths. Residents will arrive to an attended lobby with a custom chandelier and package storage, and amenities will include a fitness center, bike storage, and a roof terrace with dining and lounging areas.
All one- to four-bedroom units will feature oversized casement windows, high ceilings, wide-plank oak flooring, kitchens with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and integrated Miele appliances, and marble primary baths. Residents will arrive to an attended lobby with a custom chandelier and package storage, and amenities will include a fitness center, bike storage, and a roof terrace with dining and lounging areas.
Developed by ZD Jasper | Design by Archimaera Architecture and Skidmore Owings & Merrill
17 stories | 24 units
17 stories | 24 units
171 East 86th Street (ZD Jasper)
On the Upper East Side, a new high-rise is taking shape on the former site of Papaya King, which Anthony Bourdain called home to the city’s best hot dogs. A gridded facade is designed to eliminate the need for interior columns, which will allow for column-free spaces behind floor-to-ceiling windows in all half- and full-floor residences. Details are not yet available about the amenities, but one perk is a central Upper East Side address near Museum Mile, 92Y, Carl Schurz Park, popular restaurants, gourmet supermarkets, and the 86th Street 4/5/6 and Q trains.
813 Broadway
Developed by Magnum Real Estate Group | Design by Issac + Stern Architects
11 stories | 20 units
Developed by Magnum Real Estate Group | Design by Issac + Stern Architects
11 stories | 20 units
Colette (Issac + Stern Architects)
Foundation work underway as of February 2025
As of this writing, foundation work is underway on Colette, a boutique condominium located just outside the Greenwich Village Historic District and down the street from Union Square. It takes its place alongside prewar buildings, and renderings by Issac + Stern show Parisian-inspired design influences. Sales are expected to launch in fall 2025.
There will be no more than three units per floor, and the building will be topped with three full-floor penthouses with private outdoor space. All units will feature interiors by Paris Forino, 10’ ceilings, open-plan living rooms, kitchens with high-end finishes and Miele appliances, and primary baths with Kohler fixtures. Amenities are set to include an attended lobby, a fitness center, a spa with infrared sauna and cold plunge, a lounge with wet bar, a package room with cold storage, and a pet spa.
There will be no more than three units per floor, and the building will be topped with three full-floor penthouses with private outdoor space. All units will feature interiors by Paris Forino, 10’ ceilings, open-plan living rooms, kitchens with high-end finishes and Miele appliances, and primary baths with Kohler fixtures. Amenities are set to include an attended lobby, a fitness center, a spa with infrared sauna and cold plunge, a lounge with wet bar, a package room with cold storage, and a pet spa.
Developed by Izaki Group | Design by BKSK Architects
13 stories | 68 units
13 stories | 68 units
525 Sixth Avenue (Izaki Group)
March 2025
Between Forena on the northeast corner and 101 West 14th Street on the northwest, West 14th Street and Sixth Avenue has seen some eye-catching architecture take shape in recent years. The latest entrant is 525 Sixth Avenue, a condo rising on the southwest corner. Renderings depict a tasteful brick facade, oversized windows, and setbacks that allow for private terraces.
According to an offering plan accepted in November 2024, prices will start at $1.4 million for one-bedrooms, $2.3 million for two-bedrooms, $4.05 million for three-bedrooms, and $6.5 million for four-bedrooms; a penthouse with private roof terrace is also listed for $11.25 million. Amenities will include an attended lobby with concierge service, the services of a live-in superintendent, fitness center with terrace access, a golf simulator, a children’s playroom, a lounge with terrace access, an inner courtyard, bike storage, and private storage (for separate purchase).
According to an offering plan accepted in November 2024, prices will start at $1.4 million for one-bedrooms, $2.3 million for two-bedrooms, $4.05 million for three-bedrooms, and $6.5 million for four-bedrooms; a penthouse with private roof terrace is also listed for $11.25 million. Amenities will include an attended lobby with concierge service, the services of a live-in superintendent, fitness center with terrace access, a golf simulator, a children’s playroom, a lounge with terrace access, an inner courtyard, bike storage, and private storage (for separate purchase).
Developed by Sioni Group | Design by C3D Architecture
68 stories | 300 units
68 stories | 300 units
Rendering of 100 West 37th Street (C3D Architects)
There has been much discussion of new housing construction and conversions in Midtown in the wake of the Midtown South Mixed-Use plan, but 100 West 37th Street is already well on the rise in the heart of the Garment District. The condos will start on top of commercial space, and a glass curtain wall currently on the rise promises abundant light and breathtaking views.
Details are not yet available about the interiors, but renderings depict terraces on upper levels. Amenities are set to include an attended lobby, a fitness center, a pool, a spa lounge, a children’s playroom, coworking space, and a speakeasy-inspired lounge.
Details are not yet available about the interiors, but renderings depict terraces on upper levels. Amenities are set to include an attended lobby, a fitness center, a pool, a spa lounge, a children’s playroom, coworking space, and a speakeasy-inspired lounge.
Developed by Five Point Development | Design by Meganom and SLCE Architects
56 stories | 26 units
56 stories | 26 units
The city's most ill-placed skyscraper in recent memory is nearly topped out at the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 29th Street. Blotting out views of the Empire State Building up and down Fifth Avenue, the 860-foot tower was foisted upon us by Israeli-Russian billionaire Boris Kuzinez and Moscow-based architects Meganom.
Details on the project have been scarce, but permits show it will have just 26 units spread across its 56 floors. The small footprint yields shallow residential floor plates, allowing column-free layouts where residents will enjoy unobstructed views north toward the Empire State Building and south toward the Flatiron Building and downtown.
There is no information available yet on when sales will commence, but expectations are that the homes will be opulent, bright, and capacious, in contrast to the tower's austere design. A glassy facade is almost all the way up.
Details on the project have been scarce, but permits show it will have just 26 units spread across its 56 floors. The small footprint yields shallow residential floor plates, allowing column-free layouts where residents will enjoy unobstructed views north toward the Empire State Building and south toward the Flatiron Building and downtown.
There is no information available yet on when sales will commence, but expectations are that the homes will be opulent, bright, and capacious, in contrast to the tower's austere design. A glassy facade is almost all the way up.
22 East 84th Street
Developed by Legion Investment Group and Nahla | Design by Hill West Architects
18 stories | 22 units
Developed by Legion Investment Group and Nahla | Design by Hill West Architects
18 stories | 22 units
Axonometric diagram of 1122 Madison Avenue (NYC Department of Buildings)
Fresh off its success at the nearby 109 East 79th Street, where resale availabilities start at $29 million, developer Legion Investment Group turns its attention a little further north. Demolition permits for the low-rise properties previously on-site were filed in December 2023, and the height of the new building will allow for panoramic views of Central Park. An axiomatic diagram shows upper-level setbacks that could yield private terraces.
Developed by Zeckendorf Development, Atlas Capital and the Baupost Group | Design by COOKFOX Architects
34 stories | 133 units
34 stories | 133 units
At the nexus of the West Village and Hudson Square, construction is underway on a pair of residential towers to rise on a full-block site overlooking the Hudson River waterfront. Developed by the legendary Zeckendorf Development, the project's luxury two- to seven-bedroom residences will offer breathtaking views of the river and cityscape from every room.
According to an offering plan, filed in March 2025, prices will range from $6.8 million for a two-bedroom to $63 million for a full-floor five-bedroom with nearly 600 square feet of private outdoor space. Residential amenities will include a porte-cochère entrance, a swimming pool and spa, several lounges, and on-site parking for 69 vehicles.
The site is the northernmost section of the former St. John’s Terminal Building, while the southern portion was redeveloped into the 1.3 million-square-foot Google Headquarters. Soaring up to 450 feet tall, the height of the towers was made possible through amended zoning and the purchase of air rights from Pier 40.
According to an offering plan, filed in March 2025, prices will range from $6.8 million for a two-bedroom to $63 million for a full-floor five-bedroom with nearly 600 square feet of private outdoor space. Residential amenities will include a porte-cochère entrance, a swimming pool and spa, several lounges, and on-site parking for 69 vehicles.
The site is the northernmost section of the former St. John’s Terminal Building, while the southern portion was redeveloped into the 1.3 million-square-foot Google Headquarters. Soaring up to 450 feet tall, the height of the towers was made possible through amended zoning and the purchase of air rights from Pier 40.
185 Fifth Avenue
Developed by Brodsky Organiation and GFP Real Estate | Design by Daniel Burnham / SLCE Architects (renovation)
22 stories | 60 units
Developed by Brodsky Organiation and GFP Real Estate | Design by Daniel Burnham / SLCE Architects (renovation)
22 stories | 60 units
Flatiron Building (CityRealty)
Of all the rumored office-to-residential conversions in New York City, perhaps none is as eagerly anticipated as that of the landmarked Flatiron Building. The conversion will not require any demolition, addition, or expansion; only reconfiguring the interiors and replacing the windows to meet residential noise standards.
Details are not available about the interiors yet, but the unique shape of the building could allow for kitchen islands or breakfast nooks in the narrow end. Details are not available about amenities either, but one perk will be a central address near Madison Square Park, Fifth Avenue retail, popular restaurants, Eataly, gourmet supermarkets, and multiple transportation options.
Details are not available about the interiors yet, but the unique shape of the building could allow for kitchen islands or breakfast nooks in the narrow end. Details are not available about amenities either, but one perk will be a central address near Madison Square Park, Fifth Avenue retail, popular restaurants, Eataly, gourmet supermarkets, and multiple transportation options.
2024 Launches
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by Hill West
21 stories | 175 units
7 availabilities from $1.29M
21 stories | 175 units
7 availabilities from $1.29M
(Naftali Group)
The Williamsburg Wharf master plan represents prolific developer Naftali Group's first Brooklyn condo offerings. It is located in close proximity to Domino Park as well as the robust dining and retail scene that has sprung up around The Refinery at Domino Sugar, and a detailed exterior facade reflects the sunlight in unique ways and allows for abundant light and breathtaking East River views.
All studio to penthouse units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious layouts, custom kitchens with Miele appliances, and primary baths with warm wood cabinetry and Waterworks fixtures. Select units, including the seven penthouses, feature expansive private outdoor space.
Amenities at One Williamsburg Wharf include a library, cinema, coworking lounges, children's playroom, and elevated terrace. Residents also enjoy access to the Williamsburg Wharf Resort & Recreation Club, which features an indoor/outdoor fitness center, a basketball court, a game room, landscaped green spaces, and a rooftop pool deck that transforms into an ice skating rink in the winter.
All studio to penthouse units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious layouts, custom kitchens with Miele appliances, and primary baths with warm wood cabinetry and Waterworks fixtures. Select units, including the seven penthouses, feature expansive private outdoor space.
Amenities at One Williamsburg Wharf include a library, cinema, coworking lounges, children's playroom, and elevated terrace. Residents also enjoy access to the Williamsburg Wharf Resort & Recreation Club, which features an indoor/outdoor fitness center, a basketball court, a game room, landscaped green spaces, and a rooftop pool deck that transforms into an ice skating rink in the winter.
One Williamsburg Wharf, #9D (Serhant)
Developed by New Empire Real Estate | Design by ODA Architecture
19 stories | 124 units
11 availabilities from $690K
19 stories | 124 units
11 availabilities from $690K
Long Island City has been afflicted with some of the most mundane new buildings in the city. That has started to change with new projects such as Hero LIC and The Nova. The next attention-grabbing build will come from the active developer New Empire Corp, who has teamed up with Eran Chen's ODA New York to design a 19-floor, 117-unit condo at the Queens entrance of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge.
The rather sexy design embodies ODA's signature style and has already received a NYC Innovation in Design Award from the City Council. It also allows many of the studio to two-bedroom condos to open up to private outdoor space. Interiors by Paris Forino will feature open-concept layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchens with integrated Bosch appliances, chic bathrooms, and in-unit laundry.
Amenities are to include a state-of-the-art fitness center, basketball court, Finnish sauna, courtyard with ping-pong table, and glass-enclosed rooftop club with lounge, children's playroom, game room, and access to an outdoor terrace with grilling stations. Sales launched in fall 2024, and the building is nearly one-third sold.
The rather sexy design embodies ODA's signature style and has already received a NYC Innovation in Design Award from the City Council. It also allows many of the studio to two-bedroom condos to open up to private outdoor space. Interiors by Paris Forino will feature open-concept layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchens with integrated Bosch appliances, chic bathrooms, and in-unit laundry.
Amenities are to include a state-of-the-art fitness center, basketball court, Finnish sauna, courtyard with ping-pong table, and glass-enclosed rooftop club with lounge, children's playroom, game room, and access to an outdoor terrace with grilling stations. Sales launched in fall 2024, and the building is nearly one-third sold.
Radiant, #205 (ONE REALTY GLOBAL CORP)
Developed by Glacier Equities and InterVest Capital Partners | Design by Thomas Juul-Hansen
17 stories | 131 units
16 availabilities from $1.015M
17 stories | 131 units
16 availabilities from $1.015M
The Upper West Side is one of the toughest areas in the city for new construction, which explains its high prices and the steady stream of conversions displacing long-time residents and businesses. The latest is at 720 West End Avenue, which was built as the Hotel Marcy in 1927 and is being turned into -- you guessed it -- a luxury condominium.
Originally designed by Emery Roth and opened in 1927, this Renaissance Revival-style building is being restored to bring the marquee, main entrance, and stone base back to its former glory. The interiors will house 131 condos, averaging over 1,500 square feet in size. Thomas Juul-Hansen is reimagining the interiors, with apartments starting on the second floor and several duplex units with private terraces located throughout the 17-story building.
Originally designed by Emery Roth and opened in 1927, this Renaissance Revival-style building is being restored to bring the marquee, main entrance, and stone base back to its former glory. The interiors will house 131 condos, averaging over 1,500 square feet in size. Thomas Juul-Hansen is reimagining the interiors, with apartments starting on the second floor and several duplex units with private terraces located throughout the 17-story building.
As expected, the building will be fully decked out with amenities. They include on-site parking, a private bar and dining room, wellness-oriented fitness studios, basketball, squash, a library, a makers space, a children’s playroom, outdoor landscaped terraces and courtyards, and much more.
720 West End Avenue, #10E
$1,035,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 639 ft2
720 West End Avenue, #10E (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Developed by EJS Development | Design by Beyer Blinder Belle
18 stories | 36 units
6 availabilities from $3.375M
18 stories | 36 units
6 availabilities from $3.375M
At the beginning of February 2024, a teaser site went live for 200 East 75th Street.
Designer Beyer Blinder Belle drew on local prewar architecture for 200 East 75th Street, and it shows in the building's limestone base, fluted terra cotta accents, and ornamental metal detailing. All units, including the five full-floor penthouses on the uppermost levels, feature interiors by Yellow House Architects in the AD100 firm's first full-scale residential building.
Residents arrive to a gracious port-cochere and attended lobby, and amenities include a fitness center with sauna, a parlor lounge with fireside seating and courtyard access, a music practice room, a multi-sports simulator, and a courtyard with outdoor fireplace and seating. Occupancy is estimated for this summer, and the building has already attracted the likes of New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Residents arrive to a gracious port-cochere and attended lobby, and amenities include a fitness center with sauna, a parlor lounge with fireside seating and courtyard access, a music practice room, a multi-sports simulator, and a courtyard with outdoor fireplace and seating. Occupancy is estimated for this summer, and the building has already attracted the likes of New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.
200 East 75th Street, #PH1 (Compass)
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by Hill West
36 stories | 62 units
4 availabilities from $4.8M
36 stories | 62 units
4 availabilities from $4.8M
255 East 77th Street (Compass)
Down the street from 200 East 83rd Street, its luxury condominium that took its section of Yorkville by storm, Naftali Group is hard at work on a new condominium at 255 East 77th Street. There are no more than four units per floor, and residential amenities include a fitness center, a 75' lap pool, a library with fireplace and terrace access, a sports simulator, a screening room, a children's playroom, and a music practice room with a recording studio. The building is nearly 50% sold.
255 East 77th Street, #3C (Compass)
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by Hill West
18 stories | 45 units
6 availabilities from $2.425M
18 stories | 45 units
6 availabilities from $2.425M
The Henry (Compass)
Fresh off its successes on Madison Avenue with The Benson and The Bellemont, Naftali Group looked to the Upper West Side starting in spring 2022, when it purchased an assemblage of properties on West 84th Street near Central Park, Riverside Park, and the American Museum of Natural History. The project was delayed when a lone tenant in one of the properties refused to move out, but the developer settled with them in June 2023 and work is now underway.
Residents of the three- to six-bedroom residences, which include townhouse units, are set to enjoy a wide range of wellness and social amenities. These include a fitness center, a half basketball court, a pickleball court, a two-lane bowling alley, a dedicated club lounge, and a roof terrace with outdoor kitchen and bocce court.
Residents of the three- to six-bedroom residences, which include townhouse units, are set to enjoy a wide range of wellness and social amenities. These include a fitness center, a half basketball court, a pickleball court, a two-lane bowling alley, a dedicated club lounge, and a roof terrace with outdoor kitchen and bocce court.
The Henry, #9A (Compass)
125 Greenwich Street
Developed by Bizzi & Partners and Fortress Investment Group | Design by Rafael Vinoly
72 stories | 272 units
16 availabilities from $1.125M
Developed by Bizzi & Partners and Fortress Investment Group | Design by Rafael Vinoly
72 stories | 272 units
16 availabilities from $1.125M
The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly was conceived as Lower Manhattan's answer to 432 Park Avenue, another Viñoly design. Construction stalled between difficulties with the developer and the pandemic-induced lockdown, but the developer received a new round of financing in February 2023 and sales launched in March 2024.
Interiors by MAWD feature incredible light and views, high-end finishes, and a choice of three distinct interior finish palettes. Over 27,000 square feet of amenities will be spread over four floors, including The 88 on the building's uppermost floors. This includes a screening room, dining room, and lounge on the 86th floor, an 87th-floor lap pool and relaxation room, and an 88-floor fitness center.
Interiors by MAWD feature incredible light and views, high-end finishes, and a choice of three distinct interior finish palettes. Over 27,000 square feet of amenities will be spread over four floors, including The 88 on the building's uppermost floors. This includes a screening room, dining room, and lounge on the 86th floor, an 87th-floor lap pool and relaxation room, and an 88-floor fitness center.
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #PH1A
$13,500,000
Financial District | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,152 ft2
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #PH1A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by Rabina Properties | Design by Kohn Pedersen Fox
71 stories | 98 units
3 availabilities from $6.4M
71 stories | 98 units
3 availabilities from $6.4M
Planned since the mid-2000s when legendary developer Aby Rosen envisioned a glassy mixed-use tower by the late Cesar Pelli, 520 Fifth Avenue is finally on the rise, much to the delight of buyers: It is nearly 90% sold with five of the seven penthouses in contract, including the highest on Fifth Avenue.
The apartments start on top of several floors of office space, the better to make the most of panoramic skyline and river views through massive arched windows. At the pinnacle of the building, a residents-only amenity floor will offer a lounge, game room, dining room, library, and a glass-walled solarium. Construction topped out in fall 2024, and occupancy is estimated for later this year.
The apartments start on top of several floors of office space, the better to make the most of panoramic skyline and river views through massive arched windows. At the pinnacle of the building, a residents-only amenity floor will offer a lounge, game room, dining room, library, and a glass-walled solarium. Construction topped out in fall 2024, and occupancy is estimated for later this year.
520 Fifth Avenue, #PH79 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
20 East 76th Street
Developed by Corinthia Group and Reuben Brothers | Design by BKSK Architects
16 stories | 14 units
No public availablities
Developed by Corinthia Group and Reuben Brothers | Design by BKSK Architects
16 stories | 14 units
No public availablities
In fall 2024, the Upper East Side's historic Surrey Hotel reopened as The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel with a collection of 14 residential units on the uppermost floors. The owners enjoy beautifully appointed interiors as well as access to dining at Casa Tua and the hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center with terrace access and jewel-box spa. The condo component is nearly sold out, and a $50 million penthouse was unveiled in November 2024.
Developed by Aurora Capital Associates | Design by BKSK Architects
11 stories | 15 units
No public availabilities
11 stories | 15 units
No public availabilities
The West Village, the Malibu of Manhattan, is nearly impossible to find an apartment in if you're not well-heeled. With much of the neighborhood appropriately protected (even the staunchest YIMBY would agree these streets are worth saving), new development offerings are truly rare. One of the neighborhood's last waterfront development sites at 140 Jane Street is giving way to an 11-story condominium developed by Aurora Capital. BKSK Architects is helming the design, which will host 11 residences in three- to six-bedroom configurations.
Floor plans for 140 Jane Street depict expansive layouts, well-outfitted open kitchens, and ultra-private primary suites with dressing rooms and en suite baths. Amenities include a port cochere, parking garage, lap pool, hot tub, and private park. Another perk is an address across from Gansevoort Peninsula, home of Manhattan's only public beach, and the historic Jane Hotel, which is set to open as a New York outpost of San Vicente Bungalows in March 2025.
Floor plans for 140 Jane Street depict expansive layouts, well-outfitted open kitchens, and ultra-private primary suites with dressing rooms and en suite baths. Amenities include a port cochere, parking garage, lap pool, hot tub, and private park. Another perk is an address across from Gansevoort Peninsula, home of Manhattan's only public beach, and the historic Jane Hotel, which is set to open as a New York outpost of San Vicente Bungalows in March 2025.
8 South 4th Street
Developed by Two Trees Management | Design by Selldorf Architects
39 stories | 160 units
16 availabilities from $1.85M
Developed by Two Trees Management | Design by Selldorf Architects
39 stories | 160 units
16 availabilities from $1.85M
In the heart of the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar Factory site in Williamsburg, One Domino Square's site on the parcel closest to the Williamsburg Bridge makes the most of bridge, river, and skyline views. The two towers rest on a seven-story podium, and three floors of residential amenities include a fitness center, aquatic suite, outdoor loggia, sports simulators, children’s playroom, and outdoor terrace with grills and outdoor pool. Sales launched last year, and the building is open for immediate occupancy.
One Domino Square, #36-D (Two Trees Management Co)
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