Battery Park City, summer 2025 (CityRealty)
In July 2025, Battery Park City's Robert F. Wagner Park ("Wagner Park") reopened after a two-year overhaul to protect it from coastal flooding and effects of climate change. The park was demolished, rebuilt, and elevated by ten feet to hide a buried floor wall that will protect against storm surge and rising sea levels. Further sustainable features include a 63,000-gallon underground cistern for rainwater reuse, salvaged original materials used in reconstruction, paving materials that minimize heat island effects, and solar-powered lighting.
However, none of this interferes with enjoyment of the park's green space, planted gardens, and beautiful views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty. Completion of a new Wagner Park Pavilion with a restaurant is estimated for 2026; in the meantime, Wagner Park is hosting free events like concerts, dance performances, educational children's programming, art classes, and outdoor workouts into mid-October 2025.
However, none of this interferes with enjoyment of the park's green space, planted gardens, and beautiful views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty. Completion of a new Wagner Park Pavilion with a restaurant is estimated for 2026; in the meantime, Wagner Park is hosting free events like concerts, dance performances, educational children's programming, art classes, and outdoor workouts into mid-October 2025.
Wagner Park, summer 2025 (CityRealty)
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“Let this magnificent public space overlooking the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island serve as testament to the resilient spirit of New York” – Don Capoccia, Chairman, Battery Park City Authority
Wagner Park (Battery Park City Authority)
Wagner Park's elevation and overhaul were part of the Battery Park City Resiliency Project that aims to protect the coastline from rising waters and "once-in-a-lifetime" storm events that are becoming all too common. The BPC Ball Fields & Community Center Resiliency Project is complete, and was the 2023 recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Section's Sustainability Project of the Year award. More recently, work is set to begin later this year on the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency Project, which aims to protect Battery Park City and western Tribeca from flooding. All this was motivated by the knowledge that while Battery Park City's high elevation spared the neighborhood from much of the devastation that the nearby Financial District experienced during Superstorm Sandy, they might not be so lucky in the future unless serious action is taken.
Teardrop Park via Michael van Valkenburgh Associates
The resiliency efforts are the latest examples of Battery Park City’s extensive commitment to environmental sustainability. Battery Park City School (also known as PS/IS 276) was one of the first to be built under the New York City School Construction Authority’s Green Schools Guide, and features include photovoltaic panels, extensive energy and weather monitoring systems, high-efficiency boilers, extra insulation, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. At the north end of the neighborhood, Teardrop Park was designed with organic soils and maintenance regimes that don't depend on pesticides, and both stormwater runoff and treated and recycled greywater from residential building The Solaire supply all its irrigation needs.
Moreover, many of Battery Park City's residential buildings were constructed to achieve the highest levels of LEED certification with solar panels, recycled building materials, high-quality air and water filtration, energy-efficient appliances, and low-VOC finishes. Such features have always attracted environmentally minded buyers, but are being appreciated in a new light in the wake of Local Law 97, air quality emergencies, and rising energy bills.
Bloomberg notes that the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) is uniquely able to coordinate climate change efforts in ways other local government entities can't. However, Battery Park City is also subject to a bit of real estate arcana many New York neighborhoods aren't. Because the neighborhood rose on a land-fill owned by the City of New York, residential developers do not own the land they’ve built on, but rather lease it from the BPCA, which in turn leases it from the city.
This has resulted in higher-than-average common charges in Battery Park City residential buildings. But unlike in other land-lease buildings, where "reset to market" clauses can send monthly fees soaring, several protections are in place for Battery Park City residents. In June 2022, when the lease between Battery Park City and the City of New York was extended to June 18, 2119, the signed bill included protections for low-income and fixed-income residents who would be vulnerable to rising fees from increased property values and higher tax assessments. More recently, in July 2024, the BPCA announced a $500 million investment from its Joint Purpose Fund to build and maintain affordable housing across New York City.
The north end of Battery Park City and Manhattan's Hudson River waterfront (Evan Joseph Photography)
High monthlies notwithstanding, Battery Park City attracts buyers in search of luxurious but eco-friendly apartments with beautiful river views, top-of-the-line amenities, and easy access to the best of their neighborhood. Simple geography offers Battery Park City an atmosphere of escape from the bustle of the city, making it popular among families who might have otherwise moved to the suburbs after having children.
In spring 2025, the former New York Mercantile Exchange "pit" at 1 North End Avenue reopened as Hudson River Tennis Club, four year-round indoor hard courts with soaring ceilings and views of the Hudson River. It takes its place among the sports courts of Rockefeller Park and an Asphalt Green outpost to let Battery Park City offer endless indoor and outdoor recreation options.
Battery Park City with ferry terminal (CityRealty)
Battery Park City is close to the designer shopping and fine dining of Brookfield Place as well as more down-to-earth retail offerings like Tribeca’s Target and Whole Foods outposts. In May 2025, a new farmers market launched alongside the Irish Hunger Memorial, a half-acre installation with a recreated Irish meadow that reopened after an extensive renovation in summer 2017. Additional nearby cultural offerings include the Museum of Jewish Heritage, The Skyscraper Museum, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the Perelman Performing Arts Center.
There is clearly much to offer close to home, but Battery Park City residents have no shortage of ways to get around. The Oculus transportation hub, which has 12 subway lines and a PATH station, is located a short distance away. The NYC Ferry terminal allows residents who work in Hudson Yards and Midtown West to take a scenic route to work, and a proposed new route would connect the Battery Park City terminal to the Wall Street hub for ferry access to DUMBO, Williamsburg, and Long Island City (albeit via a highly circuitous route).
Battery Park City's desirability comes through in its sales numbers. CityRealty data shows that the average price of a Battery Park City condo is $1,225 per square foot -- not quite pre-pandemic levels, but inching back up. Below, see CityRealty's top ten Battery Park City buildings.
Lower Manhattan skyline and Battery Park City buildings (CityRealty)
Architect: Gruzen Samton Steinglass | Built in 1989
182 Units | 9 Floors
"If watching sunsets behind the Statue of Liberty is your idea of what a view from a New York apartment should be, go no further" – Carter Horsley
The Regatta (CityRealty)
The Regatta is distinguished by its red brick exterior, two-story stone base, and top-story cornice. Its position at the end of a cul-de-sac provides a serene atmosphere as well as direct views of the Hudson River Esplanade and South Cove. Amenities include a winter garden and landscaped roof terrace.
The Regatta, #722 (Corcoran Group)
Architect: Ulrich Franzen and The Vilkas Group | Built in 1986
248 units | 26 floors
"One of the larger and more desirable Battery Park City apartment towers" – Carter Horsley
Liberty Terrace is beautifully positioned along the Battery Park City Esplanade and across the street from Rector Park. The building’s staff includes doorman, concierge, and live-in superintendent, and amenities like the gym, pool with outdoor deck and retractable sun roof, and lounge were designed to make the most of its river views.
Liberty Terrace, #9H
$2,450,000 (-8.2%)
Battery Park City | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,600 ft2
Liberty Terrace, #9H (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Architect: Ulrich Franzen and The Vilkas Group | Built in 1987
240 units | 27 floors
"This red-brick tower has its main façade angled toward the Statue of Liberty in the harbor and its two street frontages" – Carter Horsley
Liberty Court is one of the tallest buildings in Battery Park City. As such, residents enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, and the Lower Manhattan skyline from their homes as well as from amenities like the rooftop fitness center, glass-enclosed indoor pool, and roof deck.
Liberty Court, #4H (Corcoran Group)
Architect: James Stewart Polshek & Partners | Built in 1986
545 units | 46 floors
"One of the tallest structures at Battery Park City, Liberty Court at 200 Rector Place offers breathtaking views of the harbor, the Statue of Liberty, the World Financial Center and the Lower Manhattan skyline" – Carter Horsley
Battery Park City is known for its suburbia-like environment, but Liberty House takes that to a new level with its address at the end of a cul-de-sac and in proximity to the abundant greenery of Hudson River Park. A doorman and live-in resident manager are on staff, and residents have access to the Terrace Club at Liberty Terrace (see above).
Liberty House, #15D (Corcoran Group)
Architects: Charles Moore and Kaiser, Rothzeid, Thomson & Bee | Built in 1986
232 units | 15 floors
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"One of the handsomest mid-rise residential buildings at Battery Park City" – Carter Horsley
One Rector Park (CityRealty)
One Rector Park was constructed as rental River Rose in 1986, and was converted to a condominium with interiors by Costas Kondylis in 2011. The apartments and amenities got upgraded amidst the conversion, but what has not changed is its prime address near Battery Park, popular Downtown shopping and restaurants, and Financial District offices.
One Rector Park, #PH2S (Elegran LLC)
Architect: Handel Architects | Built in 2006
236 units | 35 floors
"Millennium Tower Residences is the southernmost building at Battery Park City overlooking the harbor and the Statue of Liberty" – Carter Horsley
Millennium Tower Residences is topped with solar panels and was constructed with local, recyclable materials and a on-site wastewater system. All units receive fresh filtered air and come outfitted with energy-saving appliances, further factors in its LEED Gold certification. Residents also enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows, high-end finishes, and access to concierge service, a fitness center, a lounge, a children's playroom, a bike room, and valet parking.
Millennium Tower Residences, #24A
$2,890,000 (-2%)
Battery Park City | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,698 ft2
Millennium Tower Residences, #24A (Corcoran Group)
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects | Built in 2004
272 units | 24 floors
"An attractive, red-brick, non-smoking building with many amenities near the north end of Battery Park City" – Carter Horsley
All images of Tribeca Green via Related Rentals
The LEED Gold-certified Tribeca Green's living green roof mitigates runoff, twice-filtered indoor air is newly appreciated in the wake of lockdown, and Energy Star-rated appliances and sustainable building practices translate into lower energy costs for residents. Such perks stayed in place amidst its conversion from rental to sales units, and the building has been enhanced with high-end finishes and an expansive array of amenities, including the Hudson Terrace on the 17th floor.
Tribeca Green, #9B (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli | Built in 2003
293 units | 27 floors
"The Solaire was the first building designed to meet the new environmental guidelines instituted in 2000 by the Battery Park City Authority" – Carter Horsley
All images of The Solaire (Evan Joseph Photography)
Between its naturally harvested and recycled building materials, photovoltaic panels, high-level humidification and ventilation systems, black water treatment and reuse system, and Energy Star fixtures, it is little wonder The Solaire, which is LEED Platinum certified, was chosen for one of the American Institute of Architects' Top Ten Green Awards in 2004. More recently, amidst the sales conversion, COOKFOX reimagined the interiors with noise-reducing Low-E casement windows and environmentally friendly appliances and finishes.
COOKFOX also brought their biophilic sensibilities to the building's amenities, which include a fitness center, a lounge with catering kitchen, and landscaped roof terrace. Word-of-mouth requests from residents and neighbors led to a flurry of contracts before sales officially launched, and the building was one of 2022's best sellers.
COOKFOX also brought their biophilic sensibilities to the building's amenities, which include a fitness center, a lounge with catering kitchen, and landscaped roof terrace. Word-of-mouth requests from residents and neighbors led to a flurry of contracts before sales officially launched, and the building was one of 2022's best sellers.
The Solaire, #17M (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Architect: Gruzen Samton Steinglass | Built in 2001
192 units | 28 floors
"This attractive building with many amenities overlooks to the northwest a large triangular riverfront park" – Carter Horsley
River & Warren was an early Battery Park City sales conversion; in the process, the apartments and amenities were reimagined by CetraRuddy from the ground up. However, there was no improving upon the prime address that allows for easy access to local favorites, not to mention spectacular views of the Hudson River, Rockefeller Park, and the Statue of Liberty.
River & Warren, #2C (Compass)
Architect: Gary Edward Handel + Associates, Polshek Partnership Architects | Built in 2001
115 units | 38 floors
"Apartments in this full-service development have stupendous views and large and very attractive layouts" – Carter Horsley
When Battery Park City's Ritz-Carlton Hotel opened in the early 21st century, the apartments on top quickly sold out, and availabilities are few and far between. The hotel component has since closed, but residents still enjoy generous floor plans and spectacular views of New York Harbor and Battery Park City.
10 Little West Street, #20G
$2,950,000
Battery Park City | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,765 ft2
10 Little West Street, #20G (Corcoran Group)
Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli | Built in 2008
251 units | 33 floors
"The Visionaire is not only New York City’s first apartment building to be certified LEED Platinum but also it is one of the most stunning towers at Battery Park City" – Carter Horsley
All images of The Visionaire via Douglas Elliman
The Visionaire's carefully designed glass walls, recycled and renewable components, Energy Star appliances, renewable electricity, and on-site wastewater and reclamation system were instrumental in its LEED Platinum certification. However, as the luxurious interiors demonstrate, none of this came at the expense of style. Amenities include an outdoor roof garden, indoor pool, fitness center, residents' lounge, children's playroom, and on-site parking.
The Visionaire, #16A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
Architect: Ismael Leyva | Built in 2008
243 units | 32 floors
"The building was designed to be 'the greenest residential building on the East Coast' with the first residential use of double-glass wall technology in the United States" – Carter Horsley
As a result of Riverhouse's LEED Gold certification, residents enjoy twice-filtered air, filtered water, lower energy bills, and energy-efficient appliances. They also enjoy open city and river views, spacious layouts, flexible floor plans, and amenities like a fitness center, lap pool, bike room, game room, media lounge, pet grooming area, interior courtyard, and outdoor terrace.
Riverhouse - One Rockefeller Park, #15-QR
$5,750,000
Battery Park City | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,156 ft2
Riverhouse - One Rockefeller Park, #15-QR (R New York)
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