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Several top new construction buildings on the Upper East Side include 200 East 79th Street, The Bellemont, 180 East 88th Street, and The Benson
From Future New York
Top 10 Upper East Side Condos: Wealthy buyers covet traditional design
By CityRealty Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
During the Gilded Age, the Upper East Side was known for the opulent mansions lining the streets. More than 100 years later, period drama The Gilded Age is set to premiere on HBO and a new Gilded Age appears to be taking shape off-screen. This time, instead of single-family mansions, a new crop of luxury condominiums is taking shape alongside Landmarks-protected townhouses and cooperatives. The units inside feature expansive floor plans to begin with, but some buyers are opting to combine apartments into one massive home with multiple levels and private outdoor space. The only discernible difference between this and the townhouses lining the blocks are the access to deluxe amenities and white-glove service.
Below, we take a look at the most architecturally impressive and luxurious new condos on the Upper East Side. The top condos are inspired by prewar architecture, if not conversions of prewar buildings, and all feature spectacular views, top-of-the-line appliances and finishes, and easy access to Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, fine dining, and top schools. All figures quoted are based on sales from 2018 to the present.
Below, we take a look at the most architecturally impressive and luxurious new condos on the Upper East Side. The top condos are inspired by prewar architecture, if not conversions of prewar buildings, and all feature spectacular views, top-of-the-line appliances and finishes, and easy access to Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, fine dining, and top schools. All figures quoted are based on sales from 2018 to the present.
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1045 Madison Avenue
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by Peter Pennoyer Architects
Completion estimated for 2022
All renderings of The Benson via Hayes Davidson
It is little wonder that Naftali Group displayed Jerry Seinfeld’s pro-city op-ed in The New York Times on the side of The Benson when it was under construction - they clearly felt optimistic about the return of New York after weeks of top sales and a quick sellout. The Benson’s design by Peter Pennoyer Architects pays tribute to the prewar architecture surrounding it with a limestone facade, mullioned windows, and setback terraces. The jewel box lobby and private screening room were designed by Achille Salvagni, and additional amenities include a fitness center, half basketball court, spa with sauna and steam room, library with adjoining garden, pet spa, and landscaped roof terrace with fire pit and Central Park views. See all details here.
1295 Madison Avenue
Developed by Adellco | Design by Louis Korn
Completed in 1876 | Conversion estimated for 2022
Two-bed for $3.6M | Three-bed for $5.8M | Four-beds from $7.7M
All images of The Wales via Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
Much like The Westbury (see below), The Wales is the condo conversion of a prewar hotel. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the addition of a discreet penthouse floor, and the ornate Beaux Arts facade is being restored to its original grandeur. All half-floor and full-floor homes feature Central Park exposures and elegant interiors. Amenities will include a redesigned and attended lobby, fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, pet spa, private storage, and bike storage. See all details and availabilities here.
Developed by Midwood Investment & Development and EJS Group | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Completed in 2021
Five-bedroom for $16.95M
All images of 150 East 78th Street via Hayes Davidson/M18
With its handset limestone facade, patterned brick, ornamental metalwork, and distinctive crown, 150 East 78th Street’s design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects is said to embody New York Classicism. The apartments come in half-floor, full-floor, and duplex configurations, and amenities include 24-hour concierge service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, regulation squash court, golf simulator, parlor with billiards table and catering kitchen, children’s playroom, pet spa, bike room, and cold storage. See all details and availabilities here.
1059 Third Avenue
Developed by Real Estate Inverlad Group and Third Palm Capital | Design by Manuel Glas
Completion estimated for 2022
One-beds from $2.3M | Two-beds from $3.8M | Three-beds from $8.35M
All images via The Leyton Sales Gallery
Just outside the historic districts, The Leyton has made its mark on the Upper East Side skyline with its soaring height and sleek glass and stone facade. The majority of the apartments have private outdoor space, and all feature interiors by Elana Frampton, soaring ceilings, and state-of-the-art infrastructure and appliances. Amenities were designed by Champalimaud and inspired by grande dame boutique hotels; these include a 24th floor Brandy Room with indoor lounge, dining room, and solarium with sun terrace; a sun-drenched fitness studio, a fully equipped pet spa, and concierge service by BHB. Delivery is estimated for early 2022. See all details and availabilities here.
Developed by Naftali Group and Rockefeller Group | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Completion estimated for 2022
One-bed for $2.05M | Two-bed for $4.75M | Three-bed for $4.51M | Four-beds from $5.35M | Six-bed for $32.5M
All images of 200 East 83rd Street via Compass
Another Robert A.M. Stern design, 200 East 83rd Street is distinguished by its soaring height, striking silhouette, and grand arched windows. Upon arrival through a gracious entrance, residents are greeted by a sophisticated lobby with a doorman and concierge. Amenity offerings include a fitness center and yoga studio, 70-foot indoor pool with double-height vaulted ceilings and loggia access, spa with steam room and sauna, wood and leather-paneled library, children’s playroom, screening room, Winter Garden with double-height loggia and terrace access, and a vaulted porte-cochere with automated parking and a private courtyard. The first closings are estimated for the second quarter of 2022. See all details and availabilities here.
1165 Madison Avenue
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Completion estimated for 2022
All images of The Bellemont via DBOX
Developed by Naftali Group, The Bellemont comes in hot on the heels and just up the street from The Benson (see above). Its classically inspired design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects features a limestone facade and dramatically scaled windows that allow for incredible natural light in the grandly proportioned units. Amenities include a sophisticated attended lobby, a holistic fitness center, a regulation squash court, a state-of-the-art screening room, a well-thought children’s playroom, and a rooftop terrace with spectacular views of Central Park. Closings are expected to commence at the end of 2022. See all details here.
Developed by Legion Investment Group | Design by Steven Harris Architects
Completion estimated for 2022
Two-beds from $5.5M | Three-beds from $8.2M | Five-beds from $16.25M
All renderings of 109 East 79th Street via Noe and Associates with The Boundary
109 East 79th Street combines Art Deco, Mid-Century, and Bauhaus influences for a design all its own. All two- through five-bedroom units have grand proportions, and select units feature sunken living rooms, free-standing tubs in the primary suites, and private outdoor space. Amenities include a double-height lobby, lounge, landscaped garden with sculptural water feature, library, fitness center curated by The Wright Fit, international squash/sports court with retractable basketball hoop, lounge, screening room, golf simulator, dog grooming room, and spa with treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, and hair salon. Occupancy is estimated for summer 2022. See all details and availabilities here.
Developed by CBSK Ironstate | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Completed in 2021
Four-beds from $8.05M | Five-bed for $11.4M
All renderings of 1228 Madison Avenue via Grain
Paul H. Whelan, Partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, describes 1228 Madison Avenue as “a building with personality all its own, but one that grows out of the traditions of the Upper East Side and the eclectic architectural spirit of Carnegie Hill.” The crown of the building is home to a common roof terrace with panoramic Central Park and skyline views, and additional amenities at this "co-op with condo rules" include a fitness center, package room, private storage, bike storage, and full-time doorman and concierge service. Occupancy is estimated for early 2022. See all details and availabilities here.
Top 10 Condos
301 East 80th Street and 301 East 81st Street
Developed by Icon Realty Management | Design by Studio Sofield
Completed in 2021
Count of Sales: 98
Average PPSF: $2,173 | Average Price: $$5,389,000
Renderings of Beckford House and Beckford Tower Credit: Noe & Associates: The Boundary
Beckford House and Tower has transformed its Yorkville block with two complementary limestone and brick buildings designed by Studio Sofield in tribute to prewar Upper East Side grandeur. Both towers offer well-proportioned homes with impeccable details. Beckford House’s amenities include a distinguished lobby, reception room with wet bar and fireplace, spacious fitness center, and rooftop terrace with multiple seating areas. Beckford Tower offers a fitness center, basketball half-court, 65-foot indoor pool, hot tub, piano bar and lounge, and game room. See all details here.
Developed and designed by DDG
Completed in 2019
Studio for $1.5M | Two-beds from $3.7M | Three-beds from $5.2M | Four-beds from $7.25M | Five-bed for $16.85M
Count of Sales: 20
Average PPSF: $2,541 | Average Price: $5,703,797
180 East 88th Street via DDG
Interiors via Corcoran
The 524-foot skyscraper at 180 East 88th Street boasts fine features such as a façade clad in custom Danish Kolumba brick, a vaulted lobby, a fitness center with a basketball half-court. Full- and half-floor apartments boast 14-foot ceilings, and an arched penthouse opens up to a terrace with views of Central Park, the East River, and the Midtown skyline. It is down the street from the 92nd Street Y, which is hosting a programming initiative in the building. See all details and availabilities here.
15 East 69th Street
Developed by Chelsfield PLC | Design by Schuman Lichenstein Claman & Efron
Completed in 1927 / Converted in 1999
Four-bed for $32M
Count of Sales: 6
Average PPSF: $2,294 | Average Price: $6,256,667
The Westbury via CityRealty
Interiors via Sotheby's International Realty
15 East 69th Street was constructed as The Westbury Hotel in 1927 and converted to a luxury condominium in 1999. Movie buffs recognize it for its appearance in The French Connection, and architecture aficionados appreciate its limestone base, limestone quoins, and grand entrance marquee. The building has a double-height lobby, full-time doorman, concierge, fitness center, bike room, and wine cellar. See all details and availabilities here.
Developed by Lightstone | Design by Gerner Kronick + Valcarel
Completed in 2017
Three-beds from $4.2M | Four-beds from $9.9M | Six-bed for $15M
Count of Sales: 13
Average PPSF: $2,364 | Average Price: $6,819,653
All images of 40 East End Avenue via Corcoran
40 East End Avenue, which rises in the quiet eastern corner of Yorkville, supplies dignified luxury with its tradition-minded design. Upper floors recede in stepped terraces to a landscaped roof deck. Floor-to-ceiling windows, elegantly styled in vertical frames and transoms, look out to the East River. The spectacular penthouse sports a double-height foyer with a bronze-trimmed staircase and a massive chandelier. A private porte cochere allows for discreet arrival, and amenities like a fitness center, lounge, children’s playroom, game room, and library offer numerous comforts and pleasures under one roof. See all details and availabilities here.
Developed by Macklowe Properties | Design by Sylvan Bien
Completed in 1940 | Converted in 2013
Three-bed for $9M | Four-bed for $15M
Count of Sales: 8
Average PPSF: $2,380 | Average Price: $7,197,947
All images of 737 Park Avenue via Compass
The stately 737 Park Avenue exudes classic pre-war charm with its terraced brick and stone facade, stone-inlaid foyer, cozy courtyard, and spacious units. The staff includes a full-time doorman and an elevator operator, and amenities include a skylit gym, children’s playroom, and lounge with catering kitchen and courtyard access. See all details and availabilities here.
Developed by The Brodsky Organization | Design by William Sofield
Completed in 2013
Count of Sales: 5
Average PPSF: $2,601 | Average Price: $8,300,000
Count of Sales: 5
Average PPSF: $2,601 | Average Price: $8,300,000
135 East 79th Street via CityRealty
Interiors via Sotheby's International Realty
Virtuoso designer William Sofield combined pre-war grandeur with subtle avant-garde motifs to produce a masterpiece of architecture and interior design. The building exudes elegance in every detail, such as a brick-and-stone facade, floral motifs flanking the arched entryway, a vaulted lobby, Mediterranean-styled courtyard, large paneled windows, full-service staff and modern amenities such as a fitness center and a bicycle room. See all details here.
Developed by The Corigin Real Estate Group | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Completed in 2017
Three-bed for rent for $20,000
Count of Sales: 14
Average PPSF: $2,940 | Average Price: $10,857,764
Count of Sales: 14
Average PPSF: $2,940 | Average Price: $10,857,764
20 East End Avenue
With 20 East End Avenue, architect Robert A. M. Stern combines traditional style with modern amenities, on the quaint East End Avenue in Yorkville. A stone-clad facade, traditional detailing, and gracefully stepped upper-floor terraces match the neighborhood’s finest pre-war apartment buildings, while the domed lobby, Belgian block-paved porte cochere with a water feature, and extensive amenity list surpass almost any competitor. See all details and availabilities here.
11 East 68th Street
Developed by HFZ Capital | Design by Shelton Mindel & Associates
Completed in 1913 / Converted in 2013
Three-bed for $10M
Count of Sales: 9
Average PPSF: $3,280 | Average Price: $10,911,038
All images of The Marquand via Compass
The Marquand dates back to 1913 and carries quintessential Madison Avenue flair with ground-floor boutiques, a Renaissance facade, a recessed side-street entrance flanked with spiked lanterns and trimmed hedges, fireplaces, and bay windows. There are only 26 graciously proportioned and well-appointed units, all of which enjoy access to a fitness center, children’s playroom, and the services of an in-house staff that includes a full-time doorman, concierge, and valet. See all details and availabilities here.
Developed by Extell | Design by Beyer Blinder Belle
Completed in 2018
Count of Sales: 10
Average PPSF: $3,246 | Average Price: $15,203,610
Count of Sales: 10
Average PPSF: $3,246 | Average Price: $15,203,610
All images of 1010 Park Avenue via Extell
1010 Park Avenue nestles cozily between the landmarked Park Avenue Christian Church and classic pre-war apartment buildings, which it emulates with careful diligence. The 15-story building holds only 11 apartments, which range in size from full-floor to duplex units. Several floors are dedicated to amenities, which include lounges, a billiards room, an indoor pool, and a circus-themed children’s playroom. See all details and availabilities here.
Developed by Zeckendorf Development | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Completed in 2018
3-bed for $39.95M | 4-beds from $20.5M
Count of Sales: 34
Average PPSF: $5,189 | Average Price: $26,762,705
Average PPSF: $5,189 | Average Price: $26,762,705
520 Park Avenue via Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Billionaires’ Row exclusivity and Upper East Side opulence meet at 520 Park Avenue. Architect Robert A. M. Stern styled the Upper East Side’s tallest tower in a grand pre-war manner with a limestone facade and romantic roofline, but its 781-foot height is in line with contemporary expectations. Upper floors open onto marvelous views of Central Park, and duplexes boast double-height lobbies and curving staircases. The classical mindset extends to the amenities, which include a wood-paneled and marble-clad lobby, a grand salon with access to a private garden, and an Art Deco-inspired indoor pool. See all details and availabilities here.
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