From classic to contemporary: The timeless appeal of casement windows

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Friday, Oct 17, 2025 By CityRealty Staff, CityRealty contributor

Window grilles, often referred to as window grids, are functional or decorative features that create the appearance of divided window panes. While historically, all such windows served a functional purpose by holding multiple glass panes together, modern grilles are primarily aesthetic and come in a variety of patterns and designs to complement a home or building's architectural style.

Window grilles are commonplace in pre-war and traditional-inspired designs, adding character and enhancing the charm of properties. However, many designers and homeowners who prefer a modern, clean look opt for unobstructed glass, which offers a sleeker, more minimalist appearance.

2 Horatio Street, #7C
$725,000

West Village | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath

2 Horatio Street, #7C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Welcome to 2 Horatio Street, Apartment 7C, a charming pre-war studio residence with extraordinary views located right in the heart of the West Village! Upon entering, you are greeted by an arched entry foyer that sets the tone for the sophisticated ambiance throughout. The bright and sunny interior living area boasts a working wood burning fireplace and large windows offering stunning city and skyline views, including the Empire State Building! See floor plan and full details here.

Siena, #2D
$777,000

Astoria/LIC | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 661 ft²

Siena, #2D (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Siena offers impeccably designed one- and two-bedroom apartments, most of which come with prized private outdoor space. Warm brick, large double-paned casement windows, metal cladding, and perfectly balanced symmetry catch the eye and create incredible curb appeal. See floor plan and full details here.

London Terrace Towers, #4L
$795,000 (-8.1%)

Chelsea | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 600 ft²

London Terrace Towers, #4L (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Fall of 2025 may be the best time to acquire your new home here in London Terrace Towers. We invite you to visit 410 West 24th Street, Residence 4L, where one can take advantage of a true blank canvas and introduce their own signature style. The extra bonus? This acquisition does not require Board approval. See floor plan and full details here.

10 Park Avenue, #16A
$950,000 (-9.5%)

Murray Hill | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 800 ft²

10 Park Avenue, #16A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Welcome to Residence 16A at 10 Park Avenue! This move-in ready one-bedroom, one-bathroom cooperative offers a bright and inviting living space enhanced by classic pre-war charm-including beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and oversized casement windows. A true corner unit, Residence 16A enjoys three exposures and spectacular, unobstructed views of the Empire State Building. See floor plan and full details here.

230 East 50th Street, #9C
$1,100,000

Midtown East | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths

230 East 50th Street, #9C (Compass)

From the Listing: A must see...renovated extra large Junior 4 with 1 1/2 baths is available in this rare prewar apartment. The stunning living room has a working wood burning fireplace. The dining area has a well hidden built-in murphy bed.Underneath the new casement windows are thru the wall air conditioners with an additional one in the bedroom. The beamed ceilings and the hardwood floors are throughout the apartment. See floor plan and full details here.

Austin Nichols House, #B407
$1,120,000 (-2.2%)

Williamsburg | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 639 ft²

Austin Nichols House, #B407 (Compass)

From the Listing: Step into this luminous one-bedroom sanctuary, where every detail has been curated for comfort, style, and breathtaking vistas. Bathed in natural light, the residence faces south, offering sweeping views of the East River, Williamsburg Bridge, and Downtown Manhattan—an ever-changing panorama that turns every sunset into a masterpiece. See floor plan and full details here.

London Terrace Towers, #14JK
$1,380,000 (-6.4%)

Chelsea | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths

London Terrace Towers, #14JK (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Enter this high floor one-bedroom plus home office, two-bathroom and be greeted by an abundance of natural light streaming in from six south-facing windows. As you gaze out, you'll be mesmerized by the breathtaking open southern views above the historic district of Chelsea, and beyond. The apartment has an exceptional layout, with generous proportions throughout, and a particularly easy flow. T See floor plan and full details here.

Kirkman Lofts, #3C
$1,395,000

DUMBO | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths | 1,140 ft²

Kirkman Lofts, #3C (Compass)

From the Listing: Step into this stunning 1,140 sq. ft. loft at Unit 3C, where industrial character meets modern sophistication. This is a one-bedroom + home office residence, boasting soaring ceilings, oversized industrial-style windows, and a thoughtfully designed open layout—perfect for loft lovers. Two sleeping areas provide flexible living options, while an additional 20 sq. ft. of private storage ensures ample space.The expansive windows flood the home with natural light, offering captivating views of the city skyline. See floor plan and full details here.

234 East 23rd Street, #12A
$1,490,000

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 733 ft²

234 East 23rd Street, #12A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Perched on a high floor, this flawless one-bedroom residence offers iconic open north-facing views of the Chrysler Building through dramatic floor-to-ceiling industrial-style casement windows. Inside, solid white oak floors, a custom dining island with rich wood cabinetry and a white quartzite countertop, and an integrated chef's kitchen with sleek white flat-panel cabinetry and silver travertine backsplash create a warm, organic elegance perfect for entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.

1 Fifth Avenue, #2B
$1,495,000

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

1 Fifth Avenue, #2B (Compass)

From the Listing: Apartment 2B at One Fifth Avenue presents an exceptional opportunity to add your personal touch to a thoughtfully designed residence at one of New York’s most coveted addresses. The layout includes two well-proportioned bedrooms on opposite sides of the home for privacy, two full en-suite bathrooms, a large kitchen with an open island, and a long formal entry hall. See floor plan and full details here.

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81 Irving Place, #15DE
$1,650,000

Gramercy Park | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

81 Irving Place, #15DE (Compass)

From the Listing: High atop Irving Place is perched a Manhattan treasure. This magical home, with majestic views in three directions, and cheerful sunshine spilling through its handsome casement windows, floats above it all. With a prized vantage point to its coveted building's famous gargoyles and gorgeous architecture, a rare, soulful home unfolds. Above you soar high beamed ceilings and arches, underfoot are hardwood floors, and everywhere you look, there is classic, timeless beauty. See floor plan and full details here.

193 22nd Street, #2
$1,799,000

South Slope - Greenwood Heights | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

193 22nd Street, #2 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Each residence offers private, floor-through layouts with private outdoor space that extends the living areas, creating serene retreats for relaxation or entertaining. Inside, each home is outfitted with a refined palette of materials that blend modern sophistication with organic warmth. Environmentally conscious wide-plank white oak flooring adds a grounding elegance, while oversized windows and 10ft ceilings that flood the interiors with natural light create a sense of airiness and flow.& See floor plan and full details here.

50 Clinton Street, #3C
$2,500,000

Lower East Side | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,128 ft²

50 Clinton Street, #3C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This two bedroom, two bath home perfectly melds luxury and industrial aesthetics. Designed by Paris Forino, this residence features an open floor plan that flows seamlessly for both easy living and entertaining! As you enter the home you are greeted by the gracious double-wide great room with expansive windows. Meticulously designed with high ceilings, herringbone solid white oak floors you simply cannot beat this sunlit great room. See floor plan and full details here.

Millan House, #3C
$2,950,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

Millan House, #3C (Compass)

From the Listing: Enter this spacious mint condition home via the semi-private elevator landing onto the gracious entry foyer with original stone floors and a large entry closet. The sunny oversized south facing living room overlooks picturesque tree-lined 67th Street, has a wall of built-ins and a wood burning fireplace offering a lovely backdrop for entertaining. The formal dining room has views of Millan House's beautiful private Italianate courtyard garden. See floor plan and full details here.

1088 Park Avenue, #11E
$3,250,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

1088 Park Avenue, #11E (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Elegant Park Avenue Pre-War 8-Room Estate This sunny, high-floor three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment showcases the hallmark pre-war elegance and charm of one of Carnegie Hill's most desirable cooperatives. With open north and south exposures, every room enjoys abundant light and city views. A See floor plan and full details here.

96+Broadway, #9E
$3,275,000

Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,591 ft²

96+Broadway, #9E (Compass)

From the Listing: Welcome to Residence 9E, a graciously proportioned 1,591 square foot home featuring 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. This residence offers open views, abundant light, and an elegant layout. The spacious corner living room is accentuated by casement windows, providing stunning open east and south city views. The beautifully designed open kitchen is highlighted by Brazilian desert quartzite countertops with white marble backsplash, open shelving, and solid white oak cabinets with exposed dovetail joinery and elegant inlay details. See floor plan and full details here.

The International Tailoring Company Building, #9C
$3,318,000

East Village | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

The International Tailoring Company Building, #9C (Serhant)

From the Listing: Introducing a gorgeous, high-floor corner loft at 111 Fourth Avenue - one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted pre-war full-service co-op buildings. This extraordinary two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is a seamless combination of two original layouts, masterfully blending the integrity of its industrial architecture with elevated modern design and sweeping 270 views. Graced with three open exposures - south, east, and west - this loft is bathed in natural light throughout the day and offers a cinematic perspective of the city skyline, stretching from the Manhattan Bridge to the gothic steeple of Grace Church. See floor plan and full details here.

130 East End Avenue, #8A
$3,595,000

Yorkville | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

130 East End Avenue, #8A (Compass)

From the Listing: With sweeping views over Carl Schurz Park and the East River, this rarely available ten-room residence at 130 East End Avenue epitomizes the artistry of Emery Roth. Sunlight streams through its windows throughout the day, illuminating a home of exceptional scale, grace, and architectural distinction. See floor plan and full details here.

The Cononado, #11A
$4,950,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, Unknown Baths

The Cononado, #11A (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Perched on the eleventh floor, this A-line, 7 room apartment has three-bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms and enjoys excellent natural light throughout. A semi-private elevator vestibule opens to a stylishly decorated Foyer. From the Foyer, one enters the apartment’s spacious Living Room complete with custom bookshelves on either side of the woodburning fireplace. The Living Room also benefits from two oversized windows facing east onto Park Avenue. Perfect for entertaining, the Living Room flows seamlessly into the apartment’s Dining Room through a set of pocket doors. See floor plan and full details here.

One Sutton Place South, #11C
$4,995,000

Beekman/Sutton Place | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

One Sutton Place South, #11C (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: With over 5,000 square feet and dazzling open views on every side, Apartment 11C is the perfect example of the grand style prewar cooperative built during the 1920's. From the private landing one enters the impressive entrance gallery, the pivot point of this exceptional apartment. See floor plan and full details here.

51 Jay Street, #PHB
$6,200,000

DUMBO | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,973 ft²

51 Jay Street, #PHB (Compass)

From the Listing: Perched atop a converted warehouse in the heart of DUMBO, this one-of-a-kind trophy penthouse—featured in Architectural Digest—has been masterfully reimagined by acclaimed designer Michael Aiduss. Every inch of this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom duplex reflects the highest level of craftsmanship and timeless sophistication. See floor plan and full details here.

The Willow, #PHA
$9,400,000

Gramercy Park | Condop | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,256 ft²

The Willow, #PHA (Compass)

From the Listing: Crowning the top of The Willow, Penthouse A is full floor, grand four bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence showcasing refined design and effortless flow. Direct elevator access to a gracious private foyer opens into an expansive, light-filled great room wrapped in three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and opening onto a private terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. See floor plan and full details here.

Walker Tower, #14A
$10,750,000 (-10.2%)

Chelsea | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,831 ft²

Walker Tower, #14A (Compass)

From the Listing: Surround yourself with Architectural Digest quality interiors in this exceptionally designed and renovated two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence with a large den/home office that combines the volume and proportions of a grand townhouse with the amenities and jaw-dropping views of a high-floor condominium. This exquisite showplace features a private terrace, spectacular views and an ideal location at Chelsea’s full-service Art Deco masterpiece, Walker Tower. See floor plan and full details here.

130 West 12th Street, #9A
$13,950,000

Greenwich Village | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,700 ft²

130 West 12th Street, #9A (Serhant)

From the Listing: Exquisite 5-Bedroom Residence at 130 West 12th A truly rare gem in the heart of the West Village, this expansive five-bedroom, four-bathroom residence offers approximately 3,700 square feet of impeccably designed living space, blending classic architectural charm with refined modern finishes. Iconic Views and Light-Filled Interiors Perched above the treetops, this stunning home boasts sweeping panoramic views of both uptown and downtown skylines, including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the architectural beauty of the West Village. Oversized casement windows and double exposures flood the open-concept living and dining room with natural light, creating an inviting and airy ambiance ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. S See floor plan and full details here.

150 Charles Street, #14B
$15,995,000

West Village | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,395 ft²

150 Charles Street, #14B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Bathed in sunlight and spanning 3,395 square feet, this 4-bedroom 4.5-bathroom West Village home at 150 Charles Street opens by direct elevator into a lifestyle of elegance, privacy, and effortless downtown living. Framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, the residence showcases the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline as a living work of art, an ever-shifting panorama of light, sky, and water that transforms by the hour. Inside, every detail speaks to luxury. Soaring ceilings, wide-plank white oak floors, and beautifully curated finishes create a sense of openness, calm, and refinement. See floor plan and full details here.

In this article:

2 Horatio Street, #7C
$725,000

Siena, #2D
$777,000

London Terrace Towers, #4L
$795,000 (-8.1%)

10 Park Avenue, #16A
$950,000 (-9.5%)

230 East 50th Street, #9C
$1,100,000

Austin Nichols House, #B407
$1,120,000 (-2.2%)

London Terrace Towers, #14JK
$1,380,000 (-6.4%)

Kirkman Lofts, #3C
$1,395,000

234 East 23rd Street, #12A
$1,490,000

1 Fifth Avenue, #2B
$1,495,000

Select which properties are of interest to you:

81 Irving Place, #15DE
$1,650,000

193 22nd Street, #2
$1,799,000

50 Clinton Street, #3C
$2,500,000

Millan House, #3C
$2,950,000

1088 Park Avenue, #11E
$3,250,000

96+Broadway, #9E
$3,275,000

The International Tailoring Company Building, #9C
$3,318,000

130 East End Avenue, #8A
$3,595,000

The Cononado, #11A
$4,950,000

One Sutton Place South, #11C
$4,995,000

51 Jay Street, #PHB
$6,200,000

The Willow, #PHA
$9,400,000

Walker Tower, #14A
$10,750,000 (-10.2%)

130 West 12th Street, #9A
$13,950,000

150 Charles Street, #14B
$15,995,000

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