For many years, the Upper East Side was largely dominated by prewar cooperatives that set relatively unchallenged standards for elegance in New York City as a whole. However, thanks in large part to the long-awaited Second Avenue subway, the area has seen a surge in new condominiums that combine heretofore unseen heights with Old World design influences. They offer spacious and sumptuous apartments, an abundance of luxurious amenities and services, and better connection to the rest of the city than ever before.
Luxury buyers are flocking to these apartments, and it shows in prices: Thanks in large part to sales at the Robert A.M. Stern-designed 200 East 83rd Street, Yorkville witnessed the biggest year-over-year increase in condo sales prices on a price per square foot basis. Sales in the suddenly transit-accessible area jumped 26% from an an average price per square foot of $1,509 in 2022 to $1,896 in 2023.
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As recent events show, this building wave shows no sign of cresting: Demolition permits were filed for the postwar rental previously on 985 Fifth Avenue so a gracious new condominium can rise in its place; sales launched at a number of new condominiums this winter; and several medical centers lining York Avenue have announced expansions. We take a look at newly announced projects and recently completed buildings ready to welcome their first residents.
Under Construction
305 East 61st Street
Developed by Forkosh Development Group
Design by C3D
11 stories | 35 units
9 availabilities from $995K - $11.6M
Completion estimated for 2024
At 305 East 61st Street, an art warehouse has been converted to a luxury condominium. The building received a new roof and a redesigned facade during the conversion, and the interiors feature high barrel-vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, kitchens with Colorado marble islands and Miele appliances, and baths with radiant floor heating. Select units have private outdoor space, and there are four penthouses at the top of the building.
Residential amenities include a double-height attended lobby, a fully equipped fitness center, and roof deck with wet bar, outdoor kitchen, and city views. Tribeca mainstay Aire Ancient Baths is opening an outpost in the building’s retail space, and residents will enjoy VIP priority perks at the spa.
Residential amenities include a double-height attended lobby, a fully equipped fitness center, and roof deck with wet bar, outdoor kitchen, and city views. Tribeca mainstay Aire Ancient Baths is opening an outpost in the building’s retail space, and residents will enjoy VIP priority perks at the spa.
Archive Lofts, #602 (Corcoran Group)
249 East 62nd Street
Developed by Zeckendorf Development
Design by INC Architecture & Design
28 stories | 66 units
7 availabilities from $1.7M - $4.2M
Completion estimated for 2024
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When plans for a new condominium at 249 East 62nd Street were first announced, they came with renderings of an octagonal tower with a hollow core designed by Rafael Viñoly. Some locals came out against the "building on stilts," but the project was ultimately scrapped due to fire safety concerns and the closing of the mechanical void loophole that would have allowed for the spectacular height.
The building that ultimately rose drew on Art Deco influences to pay respectful tribute to the nearby Treadwell Farms Historic District. Select units have private terraces, and all one- through three-bedroom units feature oversized windows, high ceilings, European white oak flooring, intuitive floor plans, chef's kitchens, and spa-like primary baths. Residents receive complimentary one-year memberships to concierge medicine group Sollis Health and hospitality group Omacasa, and building amenities include an attended lobby, fitness center, sauna and steam room, children's playroom, Club Lounge, and courtyard garden.
The building that ultimately rose drew on Art Deco influences to pay respectful tribute to the nearby Treadwell Farms Historic District. Select units have private terraces, and all one- through three-bedroom units feature oversized windows, high ceilings, European white oak flooring, intuitive floor plans, chef's kitchens, and spa-like primary baths. Residents receive complimentary one-year memberships to concierge medicine group Sollis Health and hospitality group Omacasa, and building amenities include an attended lobby, fitness center, sauna and steam room, children's playroom, Club Lounge, and courtyard garden.
The Treadwell, #15C (Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing LLC)
760 Madison Avenue
Developed by SL Green | Design by COOKFOX
12 stories | 19 units
4 availabilities from $23.5M - $32.5M
Completion estimated for 2024
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As striking as the terraced brick and limestone facade by Cookfox will be, it's what's on the inside that's generating the most excitement at 760 Madison Avenue: Not only will a new Giorgio Armani flagship boutique be housed at the base, but the apartments on top will feature interiors by Armani/Casa. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the project in May 2019, and demolition permits for the old building were filed about a year later.
Mr. Armani has announced plans to live in the building and designed the interiors of the residences, which feature high ceilings, oversized windows, custom chef’s kitchens with Gaggenau appliances, and a rich palette of materials. There will be private terraces in the majority of the units, and amenities are set to include a state-of-the-art fitness center, an on-site spa treatment room, a Zen tea room with service from Armani Ristorante, and a library and lounge with custom Armani Casa furniture.
Mr. Armani has announced plans to live in the building and designed the interiors of the residences, which feature high ceilings, oversized windows, custom chef’s kitchens with Gaggenau appliances, and a rich palette of materials. There will be private terraces in the majority of the units, and amenities are set to include a state-of-the-art fitness center, an on-site spa treatment room, a Zen tea room with service from Armani Ristorante, and a library and lounge with custom Armani Casa furniture.
The Giorgio Armani Residences, #9
$25,000,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 4,530 ft2
The Giorgio Armani Residences, #9 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by 493 Fulton LLC
Design by GFF55 Partners
6 stories | 4 units
1 availability for $13.8M
Completion estimated for 2024
In the heart of the Upper East Side Historic District, a gracious prewar building is being converted to a boutique condominium with only four full-floor units. All apartments feature private elevator access, interiors by Milanese firm F.Ili Meroni 1984, stately coffered ceilings, white oak herringbone flooring, eat-in kitchens with professional-grade appliances, and expansive primary suites. Residents arrive to a 24-hour attended lobby, and amenities include a gym, sauna, and private storage.
133 East 73rd Street, #3 (Corcoran Group)
201 East 74th Street
Developed by Elad Group
Design by Pelli Clarke Pelli & Partners
32 stories | 42 units
7 availabilities from $3.35M - $12.5M
Completion estimated for 2024
On the corner of East 74th Street and Third Avenue, The 74 is distinguished by its Third Avenue podium, small cantilever over a neighboring low-rise, pleated terra cotta facade that acts as a rain screen, and distinctive crown. All 42 half- and full-floor units feature interiors by Rafael de Cardenas, floor-to-ceiling windows, 5” stained oak floors, and in-unit washer/dryers. Amenities are set to include a lobby lounge overlooking a private garden, a fitness center with separate Pilates room, a children’s playroom, a lounge with catering kitchen, and a rooftop terrace. Sales launched in winter 2023.
The 74, #11A (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
126 East 86th Street
Developed by BK Developers and Rybak
Design by Zproekt
20 stories | 32 units
3 availabilities from $2.85M - $8.525M
Completion estimated for 2024
Just off Park Avenue, Arloparc combines the limestone facade of yesteryear with the towering height and private outdoor space the modern buyer has come to expect. All half- and full-floor residences are underpinned by advanced air purification systems and triple-glazed windows, and interiors feature high ceilings, oak herringbone floors, kitchens with custom Scavolini cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances, and primary suites with luxurious five-fixture baths. An extensive amenity suite includes an attended lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, in-house spa with sauna and experiential shower, library, and club room with adjacent terrace.
Arloparc, #11B (Corcoran Group)
310 East 86th Street
Developed by Izaki Group Investments
Design by ODA New York
21 stories | 63 units
10 availabilities from $2.1M - $5.975M
Completion estimated for 2024
Less than half a block from the 86th Street Q, The Harper is distinguished at street level by its limestone facade, multiple setbacks, oversized windows, and distinctive crown. Many units have private outdoor space, and all interiors feature white oak flooring, Poliform-designed kitchens with integrated Miele appliances, primary baths enveloped in Crema Luna limestone and Namibia white marble, and in-unit washer/dryers. Amenities include an attended lobby, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a children’s playroom, an artists’ studio, a music studio, a game room, and a landscaped roof deck.
The Harper, #2C (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
Developed by EJS Development
Design by Beyer Blinder Belle
18 stories | 36 units
Completion estimated for 2024
Rendering of 200 East 75th Street (DBOX)
Down the street from 150 East 78th Street, another EJS project is on the rise at the corner of East 75th Street. The site was formerly occupied by low-rise buildings housing local favorites Candle Cafe and Bistro Le Steak. There will be no more than three units per floor with five full-floor penthouse residences on the upper levels. Amenities are set to include a lounge, a dining room, a fitness center with yoga studio, a library, a cellar-level children’s playroom, and a rooftop terrace. Construction topped out in November 2023, a sales launch is planned for spring, and completion is estimated for later this year.
20 East 76th Street
Developed by Corinthia Group and Reuben Brothers
Design by BKSK Architects
16 stories | 14 units
Completion estimated for 2024
The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel (Corinthia Group)
When British developers Reuben Brothers bought the Upper East Side's historic Surrey Hotel in December 2020, conversations about converting shuttered hotels to new housing were at their loudest. However, they later announced plans for an extensive renovation and reopening at The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, the Corinthia Group's first property in the United States, with 14 residential units on the top floors.
A Landmarks-approved facade restoration and makeover by BKSK Architects is underway, and all hotel rooms and residences will feature interiors by Martin Brudnizki Studio. The hotel is partnering with private members' club Casa Tua on the restaurant and beverage offerings, to replace Cafe Boulud, and amenities are set to include a state-of-the-art fitness center, jewel-box spa, and sauna and steam room. The hotel is anticipated to open its doors in summer 2024.
A Landmarks-approved facade restoration and makeover by BKSK Architects is underway, and all hotel rooms and residences will feature interiors by Martin Brudnizki Studio. The hotel is partnering with private members' club Casa Tua on the restaurant and beverage offerings, to replace Cafe Boulud, and amenities are set to include a state-of-the-art fitness center, jewel-box spa, and sauna and steam room. The hotel is anticipated to open its doors in summer 2024.
Developed by Torkian Group
Design by SLCE Architects
31 stories | 128 units
Completion estimated for 2024
Down the street from 200 East 83rd Street (see below), work is underway on a 23-story rental tower on the former site of shuttered local favorite Erminia. Early renderings show Art Deco design influences, a light-colored facade, and multiple setbacks. Amenities are set to include an attended lobby, fitness center, screening room, children’s playroom, and rooftop lounge and terrace.
Developed by Lalezarian Properties
Design by SLCE Architects
22 stories | 70 units
Completion estimated for 2025
Construction has topped out on 300 East 83rd Street, a 22-story building on the corner of Second Avenue and down the street from the 86th Street Q train. The average apartment size of 1,305 square feet is highly indicative of condos, but an offering plan has not been filed yet, if indeed at all. A portion of units will reportedly be reserved for affordable housing.
Developed by Carmel Partners
Design by Hill West Architects
35 stories | 206 units
Completion estimated for 2025
Up the street from the corner of First Avenue and East 78th Street, two low-rise buildings were demolished to make way for a towering new condominium. A 24-story building was initially proposed, but has been augmented to 35 stories and 206 condo units.
Developed by Kahen Properties
Design by Ismael Leyva Architects
24 stories | 81 units
Completion estimated for 2025
Rendering of 1026 Third Avenue (Ismael Leyva Architects)
Plans for a new project on the corner of Third Avenue and East 61st Street date back to 2022, when Kahen Properties bought up an assemblage from 1020 to 1026 Third Avenue for $34 million, but did not develop anything right away, possibly in the hopes of a 421a replacement. This has not come to pass, but more details have become available: The building will feature 81 residential units, ground-floor retail space, a fourth-floor gym, and top-floor banquet space. Demolition was completed in 2023, and work is now underway.
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Developed by Naftali Group
Design by Hill West Architects
36 stories | 62 units
Completion estimated for 2026
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Fresh off its success at 300 East 82nd Street, Naftali Group looks further down Second Avenue with a new condominium at 255 East 77th Street. Construction is underway, and the project will ultimately yield 62 units (likely with very few per floor) on top of over 3,600 square feet of retail space. Amenities are rumored to include a fitness center, pool, lounge, and roof deck; it will also include a parking garage, but the 72nd Street Q train is only five blocks south.
Developed by Chetrit Group
Design by C3D Architecture
20 stories | 53 units
Completion estimated for 2026
Construction is underway on a 20-story condominium on the corner of Second Avenue and East 72nd Street. It has been a long time coming: In 2015, the same year the church previously on the site closed due to declining patronage, developer Chetrit Group bought a corner lot that was part of the project’s assemblage from SL Green from $47.3 million. The church was deconsecrated in 2017 and demolished in early 2020, but the pandemic-induced lockdown on non-essential construction put the project on a long pause.
Developed by Kano Real Estate
Design by BKSK Architects
15 stories | 9 units
Completion estimated for 2027
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Between East 83rd and 84th Streets, a two-story commercial building is set to give way to a 15-story condominium -- our best guess for the project, given the extremely spacious average apartment size of 2,677 square feet. East Side Feed notes that this represents the developer's first foray into the Upper East Side.
Developed by Spitzer Enterprises
Design by SLCE Architects
19 stories | 26 units
Completion estimated for 2027
In summer 2023, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved Spitzer Enterprises’ application to demolish a postwar rental at 985 Fifth Avenue and replace it with a new 19-story, 26-unit condominium with a graceful limestone facade and setbacks reminiscent of prewar Upper East Side architecture.
A Landmarks presentation mentioned amenities like a package room, library, game room, lounge, and private garden. However, the greatest perk of all may be its Upper East Side address down the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum Mile. It will also be situated near Central Park and Madison Avenue designer flagships. Demolition permits for the previous building were recently filed.
A Landmarks presentation mentioned amenities like a package room, library, game room, lounge, and private garden. However, the greatest perk of all may be its Upper East Side address down the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum Mile. It will also be situated near Central Park and Madison Avenue designer flagships. Demolition permits for the previous building were recently filed.
Developed by Douglas Development
Design by CetraRuddy
39 stories | 125 units
Completion TBD
1448 Third Avenue (Costar)
At the beginning of March 2024, Douglas Development filed permits for a new tower on a block-long site up the street from 200 East 83rd Street set to include such amenities as a pool, yoga studio, and bike room. Crain's New York Business notes that the block-long site is currently home to a 90-unit rental building with some rent-regulated tenants; under the plan provided, the developer would build the new tower on the vacant south side of the site but retain the north side, which is home to the rent-regulated tenants. The project is still in very early stages.
Developed by Legion Investment Group and Nahla Capital
Designer TBA
18 stories | 47 units
Completion TBD
In December 2023, demolition permits were filed for a trio of vacant low-rise properties at 22-26 East 84th Street. An 18-story condominium is set to rise in their place as well as at adjacent site 1122 Madison Avenue, but demolition permits for the Madison Avenue building have not yet been filed. The site is up the street from 109 East 79th Street, another of the developer’s projects.
Developed by Extell
Design by Brent M. Porter
22 stories | 459 units
Completion TBD
Plans for a new building at 1639 First Avenue date back to early 2017, when permits for an 18-story building to rise next to Extell’s planned condo on the neighboring site of a Gristedes supermarket one block east of the 86th Street Q. However, the site has sat silent for years.
Developed by The Chapman Group
Designer TBA
46 stories | 500 units
Completion TBD
In September 2022, The Chapman Group filed permits for a 484-foot-tall, 500-unit rental building to take shape on the former site of parking garages and a vacant, five-story residential building. In compliance with the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing law, the developer intends to set aside 25 percent of units for households earning an average of 60 percent of the Area Median Income. The Real Deal notes that between required zoning changes and area officials’ opposition to high-rises shorter than this planned building, it faces an uphill challenge.
Developed by AvalonBay Communities
Design by Perkins Eastman
68 stories | 1,100 units
Completion TBD
Rendering via NYC Department of Buildings
Rendering via AvalonBay Communities
If everything goes according to plan, this 760-foot-tall new development on the cusp of the Upper East Side and East Harlem will be the tallest building north of 60th Street. Roughly 30 percent of the apartments (or over 300 units) are to be permanently affordable, and the project will also bring two new schools and a new public park to the area. However, the Marx Brothers Playground sits at the center of the site, and some advocates argue that it is not a playground for the nearby school, but a city park; if it is the latter, any plans for the land may not go through without approval from the State Legislature and governor.
Developed by New York City Housing Authority
Design by FXCollaborative
50 stories | 339 units
Completion TBD
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If everything goes according to plan, the tower rising on the city's NYCHA-owned land will be the tallest Passive House building in the world. All residents will benefit from improved air quality and lowered noise and utility costs, and half of the planned apartments will be offered below market rate. Renderings of the project show that it will also include new outdoor plazas, a new playground, and a community center.
403 East 79th Street
Developed by Extell Development
Design by Perkins Eastman
30 stories
Completion estimated for 2025
At one time, this 30-story tower near the corner of First Avenue and East 79th Street was thought to bring housing and a new school to the nexus of Lenox Hill and Yorkville. However, it will be entirely medical offices. The Hospital for Special Surgery has signed on as the anchor tenant and will occupy 200,000 square feet across the lower eight floors, and the upper levels will be occupied by offices of the Department of Health and medical offices providing ambulatory care and surgical facilities. Oversized windows are evident in the renderings, and it will be underpinned by enhanced ventilation and air filtration.
Hospital for Special Surgery Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Tower
East 70th Street and FDR Drive
Developed by Hospital for Special Surgery
Design by EwingCole Architects
12 stories
Completion estimated for 2025
As part of a $300 million modernization of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) campus, a new 12-story tower is on the rise next to the main hospital. The buildings will be connected by a third-story skybridge.
The new tower is set to expand care for joint replacement and spine conditions with three private inpatient floors, new physicians’ offices and exam rooms, and on-site imaging. The plan for the tower also includes critically needed improvements to the nearby East River Esplanade from East 72nd to 78th Streets, building on a 2018 investment to renovate the Esplanade from East 70th to 72nd Streets.
The tower is taking shape with the help of a lead gift from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, and will be named the Kellen Tower in their honor. When the expansion was announced in spring 2021, foundation vice president and the Kellens’ daughter Marina Kellen French said in a statement to the New York Post, “It’s not just about bricks and mortar, but about people and New York City.”
The new tower is set to expand care for joint replacement and spine conditions with three private inpatient floors, new physicians’ offices and exam rooms, and on-site imaging. The plan for the tower also includes critically needed improvements to the nearby East River Esplanade from East 72nd to 78th Streets, building on a 2018 investment to renovate the Esplanade from East 70th to 72nd Streets.
The tower is taking shape with the help of a lead gift from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, and will be named the Kellen Tower in their honor. When the expansion was announced in spring 2021, foundation vice president and the Kellens’ daughter Marina Kellen French said in a statement to the New York Post, “It’s not just about bricks and mortar, but about people and New York City.”
Weill Cornell medical school residences
East 74th Street and York Avenue
Developed by Weill Cornell Medicine
Design by Perkin & Will
16 stories
Completion estimated for 2025
In fall 2023, Weill Cornell Hospital announced their largest expansion ever, to take place over five floors of the former Sotheby’s auction house headquarters at 1334 York Avenue. A few months later, work began on a new 16-story, 272-bed student residence hall a few blocks away at East 74th Street and York Avenue. The project will pursue LEED Gold certification with features like all-electric HVAC technology, water-conserving fixtures, and energy-efficient lighting. Amenities are set to include study nooks, a fitness center with yoga room, a music room, a student lounge with garden access, and a rooftop lounge with adjoining terrace.
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Center East
310 East 67th Street
Developed by New York Blood Center/Longfellow Real Estate Partners
Design by Ennead Architects
16 stories
Completion estimated for 2026
Rendering via DBOX/Ennead Architects
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, New York City's life science industry is going stronger than ever. A key component of that is the expansion of the New York Blood Center ("the Blood Center") on the Upper East Side. The project calls for demolishing the Blood Center's three-story brick headquarters and replacing it with a gleaming, 16-story tower to be dubbed Center East. The Blood Center will be the anchor tenant on the first five floors, where it will continue its work of providing blood products to New York hospitals and developing treatments and vaccines for ailments like HIV and sickle-cell disease. The rest of the building will be leased to life science companies.
The expansion had the support of the de Blasio administration and then-Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, but former Council Member Ben Kallos and the condominium next door strongly objected to the height of the tower. The required rezoning was ultimately approved in November 2021; and in August 2022, a judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the condo board, saying there was no basis for their complaint of illegal rezoning and that the expanded center would be of great benefit to the community.
The expansion had the support of the de Blasio administration and then-Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, but former Council Member Ben Kallos and the condominium next door strongly objected to the height of the tower. The required rezoning was ultimately approved in November 2021; and in August 2022, a judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the condo board, saying there was no basis for their complaint of illegal rezoning and that the expanded center would be of great benefit to the community.
MSK Pavilion
1233 York Avenue
Developed by Memorial Sloan Kettering
Designer TBA
31 stories
Completion TBD
In spring 2023, Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) filed plans for a new 600-foot-tall, 31-story cancer care center with 202 inpatient beds, 28 operating/procedure suites, LEED-certified infrastructure, and a skybridge across East 67th Street to connect it to the main hospital. MSK said in a statement that the new project will allow them to provide complex care to patients from all over New York and the world, but some locals have been unmoved and called on elected officials not to allow such a tall building.
Lenox Hill Hospital expansion
Developed by Northwell Health/Lenox Hill Hospital
Design by Ennead Architects
26 stories
Completion TBD
All renderings via Northwell Health/Ennead Architects
An expansion of Lenox Hill Hospital, an Upper East Side mainstay since 1857, has long been discussed, and firm details came out in 2019: The first plans called for larger service departments, more beds to be arranged in single-patient rooms, more operating rooms, shared community space, and a dedicated "mother-baby" wing to accommodate growing families. A 41-story condominium was also planned to rise on the hospital's property so as to offset the building costs.
Manhattan's Community Board 8, however, expressed concerns about the scale and density of the project, and accused the hospital of prioritizing medical tourism over affordable healthcare. A revised plan dropped the condo tower and reduced the size of the hospital tower, but locals remained unmoved. However, the hospital isn't giving up -- a spokesperson says the pandemic has made it clearer than ever that it needs to expand.
Manhattan's Community Board 8, however, expressed concerns about the scale and density of the project, and accused the hospital of prioritizing medical tourism over affordable healthcare. A revised plan dropped the condo tower and reduced the size of the hospital tower, but locals remained unmoved. However, the hospital isn't giving up -- a spokesperson says the pandemic has made it clearer than ever that it needs to expand.
Recently Completed
1059 Third Avenue
Developed by Third Palm Capital and Real Estate Inverlad Development | Design by Manuel Glas Architects
32 stories | 37 units
No public availabilities
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Up the street from Bloomingdale's, The Leyton's svelte shape and imaginative facade make a dramatic statement in the local skyline. All residences boast soaring ceilings and bespoke interiors by Elana Frampton, and high-floor homes enjoy magnificent Central Park views. Two levels of amenities designed by Alexandra Champalimaud are dedicated to community and wellness, and the highlight is the 24th-story Brandy Room with indoor lounge, outdoor terrace, and 270-degree views of the Manhattan skyline.
Developed by Midwood Investment & Development and EJS Group
Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
25 stories | 15 units
2 availabilities from $6M - $35M
Photo via Robert A.M. Stern Architects
150 East 78th Street is beautifully distinguished by its handsome facade of hand-laid Indiana limestone, patterned brick, and ornamental metal detailing.
The three- through five-bedroom units feature interiors by AD100 designer Robert Couturier, in-swing casement windows, oak wood flooring, and custom Christopher Peacock kitchens. An extensive amenity package includes a fitness center, squash court, pet grooming area, billiards room, golf simulator, children's activity room, and landscaped roof terrace.
150 East 78th Street, #PH
$35,000,000 (-6.7%)
Lenox Hill | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 7,288 ft2
150 East 78th Street, #PH (Corcoran Group)
Developed by Adellco
Design by Cabinet Alberto Pinto
15 stories | 8 units
3 availabilities from $5.25M - $11.25M
27 East 79th Street circa summer 2020 via CityRealty
Cabinet Alberto Pinto is the designer behind the private salons of the Élysée Palace in Paris and several of London's top hotels, and its first Manhattan residential venture brings a touch of European elegance to the Upper East Side. The pale limestone facade, custom lanterns, elaborate ironwork entry, and arched windows are reminiscent of an elegant Parisian mansion. Inside, apartments feature direct elevator entry, expansive proportions, custom European kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, and marble baths with high-end finishes. The building has Michael Bloomberg's stamp of approval, and is situated a stone's throw from the Cook Block and a short walk from Central Park.
27 East 79th Street, #9/10
$11,250,000
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 3,006 ft2
27 East 79th Street, #9/10 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by Legion Investment Group | Design by SLCE Architects
19 stories | 33 units
No public availabilities
Rendering of 109 East 79th Street via Noe & Associates with The Boundary
The architects of the tower at 109 East 79th Street drew inspiration from Art Deco, Mid-Century, and Bauhaus architecture to create a design for the building that is entirely its own. No more than two units per floor allow for space and proportions right out of the prewar era, and select units feature sunken living rooms and private outdoor space. An extensive amenity package includes a private garden, laundry room, pet grooming room, fitness center with locker rooms and steam rooms, library lounge, social lounge, and bike room.
323 East 79th Street
Developed by Boomerang Development | Design by Woods Bagot
14 stories | 15 units
3 availabilities from $2.75M - $4.995M
Every floor of The Matteo houses a floor-through three-bedroom, two and a half-bath unit with exquisite finishes, oversized picture windows, engineered hardwood floors, open-concept living/dining room, windowed kitchen, and primary suite with private balcony. Amenities include an attended lobby and a rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen, lounge and dining areas, dedicated exercise space, and commanding city views.
The Matteo, #11 (Nest Seekers LLC)
1045 Madison Avenue
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by Peter Pennoyer Architects
18 stories | 15 units
1 availability for $15.5M
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The Benson, Naftali Group's first Upper East Side condominium, took an area largely dominated by prewar cooperatives by storm: The building sold out quickly, and Naftali Group CEO Miki Naftali showed his confidence in the project by buying one of the penthouses. All 15 full-floor and duplex units feature oversized windows and custom kitchens by Christopher Peacock, and select units have private terraces. Residential amenities include a fitness center, spa and steam room, screening room, lounge, and common terrace.
The Benson, #11 (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
301 East 80th Street
Developed by Icon Realty Management | Design by SLCE Architects
30 stories | 63 units
4 availabilities from $3.35M - $8.45M
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Beckford Tower is the tallest of a two-building development that transformed a stretch of Second Avenue right between two recently opened subway stops. No more than three apartments per floor above the sixth level allows for excellent privacy, and floors 27-29 are occupied by a triplex penthouse. Amenities include a fitness center, yoga studio, boxing studio, pool, basketball court, game room, children's playroom, and bike room.
Beckford Tower, #12B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
301 East 81st Street
Developed by Icon Realty Management | Design by SLCE Architects
19 stories | 104 units
2 availabilities from $5.15M - $5.38M
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Beckford House's understated elegance and fine detailing make a striking statement on the corner of Second Avenue and East 81st Street. Only one to two apartments per floor allow for optimal privacy, and that is especially the case of the duplex penthouse at the top. Amenities include a distinguished lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, and roof terrace with multiple seating areas and outdoor kitchen.
Beckford House, #8A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
333 East 82nd Street
Developed by Lavin Development | Design by Zproekt Architecture
8 stories | 21 units
No public availabilities
Rendering of Manor 82 via Rybak Development
A short distance from the 86th Street subway stop, Manor 82's limestone facade, rounded window bays, and molding bands present a prewar-inspired front for this new development. Interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows, herringbone wood floors, high-end kitchens, marble baths, and complete smart home integration. Amenities include a lounge, bike room, cold storage, and parking garage.
Developed by The Naftali Group and Rockwell Group
Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
35 stories | 86 units
No public availabilities
On a block once dominated by low-rise residential buildings, the Robert A.M. Stern-designed 200 East 83rd Street is distinguished by its soaring height, striking silhouette, and grand arched windows on upper levels. All residences feature interiors by Rottet Studio, elegant chef's kitchens, sumptuous primary bedrooms with en suite baths, and Hunter Douglas window treatments. Amenities include five-star concierge service by LIVunLtd, a sophisticated attended lobby, a 70-foot indoor lap pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a Winter Garden with double-height loggia, and on-site automated parking.
327 East 84th Street
Developed by Manhattan Restoration | Design by Node Architecture, Engineering & Consulting
6 stories | 5 units
No public availabilities
Nearly 100 years after it was constructed as an industrial mechanical shop, 327 East 84th Street has been converted to boutique condominium The Wren. The five units comprise a townhouse, a penthouse, and three full-floor units in between. Each unit comes with one parking space in the building’s garage, and all interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows, original beamed ceilings, direct elevator access, top-of-the-line appliances and finishes, central heating and cooling, and in-unit laundry.
1165 Madison Avenue
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
13 stories | 12 units
No public availabilities
Fresh off the success of The Benson (see above), Naftali Group quickly got to work on The Bellemont up the street. This boutique condominium only had a small handful of units to begin with; but when it was still under construction, a buyer paid an extra fee to combine two penthouses into one massive, record-setting quadruplex penthouse with an interior elevator and eight private terraces. The building is completely sold out, and all residents enjoy access to a holistic fitness center, a squash court with basketball hoop, a state-of-the-art screening room, a children’s playroom, and a rooftop terrace with views of Central Park.
Developed by Ceruzzi Holdings and Kuafu Properties
Design by HOK Architects
21 stories | 61 units
8 availabilities from $3.8M - $10.75M
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As convenient as Vitre (see below) is to the new Second Avenue subway, 1289 Lexington Avenue has done it one better: The 86th Street stop is just an elevator ride away, and the developers worked with the MTA to build a new, wider staircase and elevator kiosk to reach it. Apartments range from two- to five-bedroom layouts, and residential amenities include a screening room, lounge, children's playroom, and landscaped roof deck. JPMorgan Chase and Old Navy occupy the building's retail space, and it is close to top shopping, popular restaurants, and gourmet supermarkets.
1289 Lexington Avenue, #16B
$6,995,000
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,270 ft2
1289 Lexington Avenue, #16B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
Developed and designed by DDG
32 stories | 48 units
8 availabilities from $1.295M - $14.95M
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While zoning might have allowed a larger tower, this mid-block condominium is nevertheless the tallest building in its section of Carnegie Hill. The facade pays tribute to New York's masonry construction and is topped with a glittering crown. Inside, apartments feature soaring ceilings, oversized windows, prewar-inspired details, custom-designed kitchens, and master suites with dressing rooms and baths. The amenity program spans eight floors and includes a fitness center, basketball and sports court, game room, children's playroom, lounge with catering kitchen, and wine room. A penthouse made a memorable appearance on award-winning HBO drama Succession and found a buyer a few months later.
180 East 88th Street, #34A
$3,995,000
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,422 ft2
180 East 88th Street, #34A (Corcoran Group)
Developed by CB Developers, SK Development, and Ironstate
Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
20 stories | 15 units
1 availability for $5.995M
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1228 Madison Avenue's design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects pays tribute to classic architecture details with a stone curtain wall, traditional windows, tiered setbacks, and a dignified crown. The building is a cooperative with condo rules, and its collection of two- to five-bedroom units boasts high-end finishes and a nuanced texture palette. Residential amenities include a party room, fitness center, bike room, package room, and storage.
1228 Madison Avenue, #6
$5,995,000 (-7.1%)
Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,136 ft2
1228 Madison Avenue, #6 (Compass)
1295 Madison Avenue
Developed by Adellco | Design by FORM4 Design Studio
11 stories | 21 units
5 availabilities from $2.795M - $21.5M
In one of the first virtual Landmarks hearings to take place during lockdown, the residential conversion of the historic Hotel Wales was approved. The ornate Beaux-Arts facade was restored to its original grandeur, and a discreet penthouse with a wraparound terrace and roof deck was added to the top of the building. It now offers 21 half- and full-floor units with 10’ ceilings, herringbone wood floors, eat-in kitchens, and primary suites with walk-in closets. Amenities include an attended lobby, fitness center, pet spa, private storage, and bike storage.
The Wales, #PENTHOUSE
$21,500,000 (-6.5%)
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 4,179 ft2
The Wales, #PENTHOUSE (Corcoran Group)
324 East 93rd Street
Developed by Nexus Development | Design by Issac & Stern Architects
6 stories | 6 units
1 availability for $1.995M
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A few blocks down from the Marx brothers' childhood home, a new boutique condominium's design combines Upper East Side elegance with downtown hip, and the apartments within are guaranteed incredible natural light. Nearly all units have private outdoor space, and interiors feature Scandinavian-influenced design, carefully curated finishes, kitchens with custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, and stylish baths with Kohler fixtures. Amenities include a stylish lobby, mailroom and package room, bike room, and common roof deck.
The Marx, #3 (Blu Realty Group)
427 East 90th Street
Developed by Minrav Development | Design by Issac | Stern
11 stories | 21 units
No public availabilities
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To the northeast of the 86th Street Q stop, Gracie Green has transformed its tree-lined Yorkville street with a timeless design. Oversized windows allow for amazing city and East River views, and interiors feature high ceilings, LED lighting, open chef's kitchens, and spa-like baths. Many units have private outdoor space, and all residents have access to a package room, bike room, fitness center, children's playroom, and roof deck with East River views. Several popular local restaurants and bars are on surrounding blocks.
302 East 96th Street
Developed by Wonder Works Construction | Design by Karl Fischer Architects
21 stories | 48 units
No public availabilities
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Vitre was one of the first condo towers to rise across the street from the East 96th Street subway stop, and residents have some of the easiest transportation access in the neighborhood. They also enjoy high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, white oak flooring, and state-of-the-art kitchens. Select units have private terraces, and all residents can enjoy a rooftop sun deck, a lounge with a terrace, and concierge services by Hello Alfred.
Developed by Youseif Partners LLC
Design by Anderson Kenny Architecture
7 stories
Rendering via Anderson Kenny Architecture / CGMAX
In an especially tony section of the Upper East Side, a new, stately seven-story mansion is among one of the largest single-family dwellings in Manhattan. Its Federal-style red brick facade and stone quoins pays respectful tribute to its historic surroundings. Details are not available about the interiors, but the house is topped with a basketball court, and there is reportedly a swimming pool in the subcellar.
Progress circa February 2020 via CityRealty
815 Fifth Avenue
Developed by JHSF Participacoes SA
Design by Thierry W. Despont
14 stories | 7 units
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Ground-up construction is rare on the Upper East Side Gold Coast; as such, 815 Fifth Avenue attracted attention for the sheer novelty, but the fluted limestone base, deeply inset windows, and cornices above certain floors make it a beautiful addition along with a new one. Private members' club Fasano Fifth Avenue offers fully furnished units with Central Park views and interiors by Thierry Despont for short- and long-term stays starting at 30 days. While they are there, they enjoy amenities like a year-round garden terrace, Club Concierge service, and dining at Caffe Fasano.
1622 York Avenue
Developed by Engel Burman Group
Design by H2M Architects + Engineers
14 stories | 132 units
Rendering of 1622 York Avenue via Engel Burman Group
A few blocks east of Inspir Carnegie Hill, another senior housing complex took shape. There are independent living, assisted living, and memory care units, and the building houses a treatment center, fitness room, beauty salon, and dining space on the 14th floor. Additionally, its location two avenues away from the recently refurbished 86th Street subway station grants residents easy access to the city's finest restaurants and cultural offerings.
1801 Second Avenue
Developed by Maplewood Senior Living
Design by Handel Architects
23 stories | 215 units
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While Inspir Carnegie Hill was still under construction, the developer was already fielding calls from people expressing interest in the company's first urban development. Small wonder -- it's in an excellent urban location, the residences are designed to maximize natural light, and the project offers enough amenities to put a hip rental to shame. These include a farm-to-table restaurant, 16th-story "sky park," pool, fitness center, salon and spa, library, screening room, and art room.
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