Various NYC residential buildings with curvaceous facades: Lantern House, One Jackson Square, 111 Murray Street, 520 West 28th Street
In many buildings, corner units are often among the most highly coveted. Their double exposures bring double the natural light and views, and this can also offer greater square footage than their single exposure counterparts. However, those seeking corner units should be prepared to pay for the privilege - some buildings only have so many corner units, which drives their prices up. Additionally, while some boutique condos allow every unit to have a corner exposure, these are often at the luxury end of the price spectrum.
Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly (Evan Joseph)
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Savvy designers and developers recognize how valuable the corner unit has become, and a new crop of buildings has come to embrace curved edges as opposed to sharp corners. The latest example may be found in the Financial District, where sales recently launched at The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly. The 88-story tower is distinguished as much by its soaring as by the rounded corners that soften the appearance of the building and allow for expansive skyline and river views in the apartments, not to mention the uppermost three levels devoted to wellness amenities. The first round of availabilities ranges from a high-floor studio for $1.115 million to an expansive three-bedroom for $6.15 million.
Not only do buildings with such gracefully curved corners make a dramatic statement at the streetscape level and in the city skyline, but they also fill the homes inside with incredible natural light. Additionally, the shape of the building can lead to truly one-of-a-kind interior floor plates. We take a look at New York's most impressive buildings with curved facades.
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #81C
$5,200,000
Financial District | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,665 ft2
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #81C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
50 West Street
Developed by Time Equities | Design by Helmut Jahn
64 stories | 191 units
11 availabilities from $1.749M - $6.65M
All images of 50 West via Douglas Elliman
With its curved glass corners, stainless steel spandrels, and open slanted top, 50 West makes a distinctive addition to the Lower Manhattan skyline. Curved floor-to-ceiling windows allow for jaw-dropping views in all directions, and that is especially the case in southeast-facing units that look out on the Statue of Liberty.
50 West, #32A (Sothebys International Realty)
445 Lafayette Street
Developed by Related | Design by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates
21 stories | 39 units
One availability for $3M
All images of Astor Place via Corcoran
Astor Place stands at the intersection of the East Village and Noho, and the gleaming glass tower makes a modern statement among historic architecture. The apartments within have expansive layouts and curved glass walls.
The Astor Place, #8B (Compass)
330 East 38th Street
Developed by Bernard Spitzer | Design by Michael Schimenti & Der Scutt Architects
57 stories | 817 units
23 availabilities from $800K - $2.749M
All images of The Corinthian via Douglas Elliman
In the local skyline, The Corinthian is distinguished by the large, curved bay windows throughout the full-block building. Residents enjoy spectacular views of the East River and the Manhattan skyline.
The Corinthian, #22C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by Related and Oxford Property Group | Design by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
70 stories | 285 units
16 availabilities from $1.95M - $29.5M
All images of Fifteen Hudson Yards via Corcoran
Fifteen Hudson Yards ranks among the tallest apartment buildings in the city, and its gently-bowed, glass-clad facade is one of the city’s most graceful. It adjoins the High Line, The Vessel, The Shed, and the Shops at Hudson Yards. The curved windows allow for spectacular views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline.
Fifteen Hudson Yards, #PH85B
$10,500,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,166 ft2
Fifteen Hudson Yards, #PH85B (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
515 West 18th Street
Developed by Related | Design by Heatherwick Studio
32 stories | 180 units
6 availabilities from $2.399M - $7.75M
All images of Lantern House via Corcoran
When early renderings of Lantern House were revealed, its interpretation of bay windows brought bubble wrap to mind for some. However, the oversized windows and address by the High Line allows for incredible light, not to mention park and river views. Additionally, the windows allow for impressive interiors and built-in window seats.
Lantern House, #1204 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
565 Broome Street
Developed by Developed by Bizzi & Partners Development, Aronov Development, Halpern Real Estate Ventures, Cindat Capital Management, and Michael Shvo | Design by Renzo Piano Workshop
30 stories | 115 units
10 availabilities from 4.325M - $20.95M
All images of 565 Broome Soho via Douglas Elliman
Hudson Square is in the midst of a transformation from an industrial neighborhood to a live-work-play area with 565 Broome Soho leading the charge. The gracefully curved, two-tower development is Renzo Piano Workshop's first residential building in New York City.
565 Broome SoHo, #N12C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by Fisher Brothers | Design by Kohn Pedersen Fox
58 stories | 157 units
11 availabilities from $2.1M - $10.25M
All images of 111 Murray Street via Douglas Elliman
The Lower Manhattan skyline has seen some impressive entrants in recent years, and 111 Murray Street makes an elegant statement. Architecture critic Carter Horsley describes the shape of the building as having an "apostrophe top," and a smooth, curved glass facade allows for unobstructed views of the World Trade Center and the Hudson River.
111 Murray Street, #30W
$7,995,000 (-11.1%)
Tribeca | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,697 ft2
111 Murray Street, #30W (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
Developed by Ian Schrager | Design by Herzog & de Meuron
13 stories | 49 units
3 availabilities from $5.595M - $25M
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160 Leroy Street
Architecture critic Carter Horsley describes 160 Leroy Street as "one of the most curvaceous in the city." The building's gracefully curved facade allows for expansive layouts and floor-to-ceiling windows facing spectacular sunset views.
160 Leroy Street, #14AS (Compass)
122 Greenwich Avenue
Developed by Developed by Hines | Design by Kohn Pedersen Fox
11 stories | 30 units
No Public Availabilities
One Jackson Square via Hines
Located amidst historic West Village architecture, One Jackson Square gracefully undulates above Jackson Square. While not one of the taller buildings to go up in this protected area, it is one of the brightest and airiest thanks to an all-glass facade.
Developed by Related | Design by Zaha Hadid
13 stories | 39 units
One availability from $3.85M
All images of 520 West 28th Street via Corcoran
The High Line has seen some impressive architecture go up around the elevated tracks in recent years (see Lantern House above), but few with the combination of prestige and artistry on display at 520 West 28th Street. The curves of the building create a sense of movement, not to mention expansive, uninterrupted views of the High Line and the Hudson River.
520 West 28th Street, #22 (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
Notable Listings
212 West 72nd Street, #4H
$5,250,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,082 ft2
212 West 72nd Street, #4H (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
The Coronado, #PenthouseOne
$6,500,000 (-7.1%)
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,000 ft2
The Coronado, #PenthouseOne (Sothebys International Realty)
10 Sullivan Street, #7A (Sothebys International Realty)
252 East 57th Street, #62A (Compass)
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