The 1990s are having a moment in both the worlds of fashion and interior design. Redfin describes this era as "practicality with a polished edge," and some of the classic 90s design features appear to have segued into the best-selling buildings of today such as open-concept floor plans, warm earth tones, and polished fixtures.
While 90s apartment design is very memorable or a sought-after style for most buyers, CityRealty's 1990s Condo Index shows that condo buildings built during the decade are holding their value, with an average price per square foot of $1,687, higher than condos built in both the 1980s and the 2000s.
While 90s apartment design is very memorable or a sought-after style for most buyers, CityRealty's 1990s Condo Index shows that condo buildings built during the decade are holding their value, with an average price per square foot of $1,687, higher than condos built in both the 1980s and the 2000s.
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It remains to be seen if 1980s condos will experience a similar renaissance. New York apartment buildings from that time are marked by Post-modern design, sometimes cart and relatively lower ceilings, two trends that today's architects and buyers have been happy to leave in the past. Moreover, flashy and colorful interior finishes and materials that were hallmarks of the time (including, but not limited to, glassy surfaces, marble tiles, and gold accents) can come across as tacky in an age of quiet luxury. However, the 80s did see a comeback of classical elements such as columns, arches, pediments, pilasters, and cornices; a revival we are again seeing today but used in better context and without exaggerated proportions.
Fashion and design trends are highly cyclical, and several designers told Mansion Global that the generation that grew up in the 1980s is now drawing inspiration from the aesthetic of their formative years to add a touch of personality to minimalist-style interiors; however, the excess that defined this time has been significantly toned down.
In the immediate term, several listings from buildings constructed and converted in the 1980s (such as Metropolitan Tower and Central Park Place) were among approximately 200 condos, co-ops, condops, and townhouses that experienced price reductions from July 22-28, 2025. The money saved on a discounted sticker price could very well go toward updating outdated finishes in an otherwise well-sized apartment in a desirable neighborhood.
On the new development front, the Renzo Piano-designed 565 Broome Soho was an early entrant in Hudson Square's renaissance and continues to stand out for its two-towered design, curved walls, luxurious interiors, and well-thought amenities that include an indoor saltwater pool, not to mention private pools on select units' terraces. The building is nearly sold out, and prices have been reduced on four of the remaining sponsor units.
A selection of notable listings from all eras, as well as a full chart of last week's price reductions, may be seen below. Please be advised that all quoted figures reflect cumulative price cuts as opposed to the most recent reductions.
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-8.0% | -$1,000,000
Laureate, #PH2B
$11,500,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,017 ft2
Laureate, #PH2B (Ostrov Realty Group Limited)
-12.9% | -$740,000
565 Broome SoHo, #S23B
$4,995,000
SoHo | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,916 ft2
565 Broome SoHo, #S23B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
-10.3% | -$545,000
126 Washington Avenue, #TH
$4,750,000
Clinton Hill | Townhouse | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,921 ft2
126 Washington Avenue, #TH (Nest Seekers LLC)
The Schumacher, #3C (Compass)
-11.1% | -$400,000
210 Central Park South, #2C
$3,195,000
Midtown West | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 1,200 ft2
210 Central Park South, #2C (Corcoran Group)
-6.4% | -$204,000
The Pythian, #10C
$2,995,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,610 ft2
The Pythian, #10C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
-10.6% | -$355,000
720 Greenwich Street, #1A
$2,995,000
West Village | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
720 Greenwich Street, #1A (Corcoran Group)
-3.3% | -$100,000
Metropolitan Tower, #53A
$2,895,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,463 ft2
Metropolitan Tower, #53A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
-34.1% | -$1,450,000
The Spring, #11A
$2,800,000
NoLiTa/Little Italy | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,735 ft2
The Spring, #11A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
-27.3% | -$750,001
180 Riverside Drive, #6E
$1,999,999
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
180 Riverside Drive, #6E (Living New York)
-11.3% | -$255,000
75 Wall Street, #PHL3
$1,995,000
Financial District | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,413 ft2
75 Wall Street, #PHL3 (Serhant)
-5.5% | -$105,000
Central Park Place, #17B
$1,795,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 780 ft2
Central Park Place, #17B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
-13.2% | -$250,000
645 West End Avenue, #9C
$1,650,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,500 ft2
645 West End Avenue, #9C (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties)
-15.8% | -$300,000
Riverhouse - One Rockefeller Park, #18F
$1,600,000
Battery Park City | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths | 1,092 ft2
Riverhouse - One Rockefeller Park, #18F (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
-15.8% | -$300,000
The Huntington, #3C
$1,600,000
Red Hook | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,244 ft2
The Huntington, #3C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
-12.5% | -$200,000
The Copper, #2B
$1,399,000
East Village | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,108 ft2
The Copper, #2B (Serhant)
-10.8% | -$150,000
One Northside Piers, #3L
$1,245,000
Williamsburg | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 713 ft2
One Northside Piers, #3L (Corcoran Group)
250 West 15th Street, #1C (Sothebys International Realty)
-9.5% | -$105,000
99 John Deco Lofts, #2006
$995,000
Financial District | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 874 ft2
99 John Deco Lofts, #2006 (Blu Realty Group)
-13.3% | -$100,000
The John Murray House, #PHC
$650,000
Murray Hill | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath
The John Murray House, #PHC (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
-10.1% | -$70,000
64 MacDougal Street, #12
$625,000
SoHo | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
64 MacDougal Street, #12 (R New York)
-15.7% | -$100,000
324 East 50th Street, #6D
$535,000
Midtown East | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
324 East 50th Street, #6D (Corcoran Group)
-8.9% | -$41,000
102-10 Queens Boulevard, #703
$419,000
Rego Park | Condominium | Studio, 1 Bath | 541 ft2
102-10 Queens Boulevard, #703 (MNS)
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