View north up Park Avenue
On Saturday, August 16, over 22 miles of streets from the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan to Dyckman Street in Inwood will be closed to car traffic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the last day of Manhattan's Summer Streets celebration. It will offer free bike rentals, group fitness classes, live music and entertainment, children's programming and health discussions at rest stops throughout, with the majority of Manhattan's route taking place on Park Avenue.
Summer Streets has been a popular New York City summer ritual since it began in 2008, and is a mark of how far Park Avenue has come over more than 200 years. A history presented by Friends of the Upper East Side details how it was originally laid out as Fourth Avenue on the city planning grid in 1811, and became the route of the New York and Harlem commuter railroad in 1831; the introduction of steam locomotives caused it to be substantially widened a few years later. In the mid-1870s, in response to concerns about public safety, the train tracks were sunken below street level and covered. The medians we see today were originally constructed and landscaped to disguise ventilation openings, and the Park Avenue name was adopted in 1888.
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In 1903, steam locomotives were banned in Manhattan, and Park Avenue emerged as a destination for residential development. Prominent architects like J.E.R. Carpenter and Rosario Candela designed high-rise buildings to lure New York’s wealthiest out of their mansions and into apartments. Such homes remain in demand among luxury buyers today, regularly ranking among the city's highest-priced contracts and most expensive sales.
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The newly reopened Waldorf Astoria New York, August 2025 (CityRealty)
In addition to prestigious residential buildings, Park Avenue is home to the Waldorf Astoria New York, which has emerged as one of the most famous hotels in the world since it opened its doors in 1931. After being closed for years for a renovation and partial residential conversion, the hotel reopened its doors in July 2025. Landmarked interior and exterior spaces were restored to their original glory, and the guest rooms and suites were enlarged and updated.
Restaurants Lex Yard, Yoshoku, and Peacock Alley Bar are now open; the restored Grand Ballroom and other event spaces will reopen on September 1; and a Guerlain Wellness Spa will open later this year. The hotel reopened months after closings began at Waldorf Astoria Residences New York, the condo component on the uppermost levels (further details below).
Restaurants Lex Yard, Yoshoku, and Peacock Alley Bar are now open; the restored Grand Ballroom and other event spaces will reopen on September 1; and a Guerlain Wellness Spa will open later this year. The hotel reopened months after closings began at Waldorf Astoria Residences New York, the condo component on the uppermost levels (further details below).
270 Park Avenue, August 2025 (CityRealty)
Down the street from Waldorf Astoria New York, JPMorgan Chase employees are getting ready to move into much-anticipated new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue (h/t Business Insider). The tower by Foster + Partners is distinguished by its triangular bracing and tiered design, surrounded by a new public plaza, and underpinned by an all-electric infrastructure powered by renewable energy. In addition to the offices and trading floors, it will include a state-of-the-art gym, an in-office health and wellness center, a 19-restaurant food hall and Irish pub, and a 60th-story conference center with unobstructed city views.
“The unique design rises to the challenge of respecting the rhythm and distinctive streetscape of Park Avenue, while accommodating the vital transport infrastructure of the city below” - Lord Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman, Foster & Partners
This soaring new tower is located a short distance from the landmarked Helmsley Building at 230 Park Avenue. It was designed by Warren & Wetmore in 1929 as headquarters for the New York Central Railroad. More recently, developer RXR Realty acquired it in 2015 and has floated the possibility of a partial residential conversion.
Concept for a reimagined Park Avenue (NYC Department of Transportation)
Additionally, earlier this summer, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) tapped Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners PLLC ("Starr Whitehouse") to redesign Park Avenue between East 46th and 57th Streets. This stretch is located above the Grand Central Terminal train shed, which is undergoing a renovation of its own, and the city seeks to widen the median and install new seating, landscaping, and other pedestrian upgrades.
Such moves would not make Summer Streets permanent for this part of Park Avenue, but would make it far more pedestrian-friendly and "put the 'park' back in Park Avenue," as NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez put it. A construction timeline is not yet available, but Starr Whitehouse is set to host a series of public engagement events to gather input from locals, commuters, Park Avenue businesses, and other stakeholders.
Such moves would not make Summer Streets permanent for this part of Park Avenue, but would make it far more pedestrian-friendly and "put the 'park' back in Park Avenue," as NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez put it. A construction timeline is not yet available, but Starr Whitehouse is set to host a series of public engagement events to gather input from locals, commuters, Park Avenue businesses, and other stakeholders.
"This project will transform this iconic stretch of Manhattan’s Park Avenue by adding greenery and making important safety improvements" – Ydanis Rodriguez, Commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation
In the meantime, as Park Avenue above 57th Street mostly comprises residential buildings, it makes for a peaceful section of the Upper East Side. However, it still offers convenient access to Central Park, museums, popular restaurants and shops, and public transportation. Below, we look at the most influential buildings on Park Avenue from East 55th to 96th Streets, as well as a selection of luxurious listings on the avenue.
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Architect: Sylvan Bien | Built in 1940
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
60 Units | 20 Floors
"This very attractive pre-war has a very prime and central Upper East Side location" – Carter Horsley
Directly across the street from "tower of power" 740 Park Avenue (see below), 737 Park Avenue is not to be overlooked with its four-story stone base, red brick facade, and elegant architectural details. Decades after it was constructed, developer Harry Macklowe acquired the building, converted it to a condominium, and enlarged the apartments. The building's staff includes 24-hour doorman, concierge, and elevator attendants. It includes an array of luxury amenities, but its greatest perk may be its Upper East Side address near Central Park, Asia Society, the Frick Collection, Madison Avenue designer shopping, and fine dining.
737 Park Avenue, #5G
$4,200,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,828 ft2
737 Park Avenue, #5G (Corcoran Group)
Architects: J.E.R. Carpenter | Built in 1925
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
68 Units | 15 Floors
“The combination of an elegant but older exterior with lavish new interiors was a strong selling point” — Carter Horsley
The Mayfair (Sotheby's International Realty)
The building at 610 Park Avenue was constructed as the Mayfair Regent Hotel in 1925 and converted to condominiums more than 70 years later, though not at the expense of the building's handsome prewar design. Residents of this white-glove building enjoy access to valet parking, optional housekeeping service, and room service from Daniel, the Michelin star restaurant in the base of the building.
The Mayfair, #15A
$11,950,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 4,401 ft2
The Mayfair, #15A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
Architect: Rafael Vinoly | Built in 2015
Neighborhood: Billionaires' Row/Midtown East
104 Units | 96 Floors
“It’s not a razzle-dazzle, convoluted supertall, but an awesome sheer tower of rather majestic simplicity” — Carter Horsley
432 Park Avenue (Douglas Elliman)
432 Park Avenue has faced negative press in recent years over alleged construction defects that have led to lawsuits from certain parties. Yet, despite ongoing legal disputes and potential issues within, its impact on the New York City skyline remains undeniable, and the views afforded to residents are nothing short of extraordinary.
432 Park Avenue, #94A (Corcoran Group)
Architect: Frank Williams Associates | Built in 2000
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
38 Units | 43 Floors
"The limestone, cast stone and beige-brick tower is a Post-Modern design that seeks to carry on the avenue's predominantly Italian Renaissance-palazzo tradition, albeit here exploded to a huge scale" – Carter Horsley
515 Park Avenue (Frank Williams Architects)
Up the street from Billionaires' Row, and at the nexus of Midtown and the Upper East Side, 515 Park Avenue is a slender skyscraper with nods to its prewar neighbors. Many of the full-floor and duplex apartments feature direct elevator entry, high ceilings, expansive proportions, working fireplaces, and private terraces. Amenities and services include full-time concierge, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and dedicated wine storage.
515 Park Avenue, #36/37
$24,880,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 5,000 ft2
515 Park Avenue, #36/37 (Sothebys International Realty)
Architect: Schwartz & Gross | Built in 1929
Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill
172 Units | 16 Floors
"The massiveness of this building is very nicely minimalized somewhat by the broad terracotta decorations at the north and south ends of its avenue frontage" – Carter Horsley
1185 Park Avenue (CityRealty)
A short distance from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim, 1185 Park Avenue is a work of art in its own right. The Gothic entrance makes a dramatic first impression, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard sits at the heart of the building. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Moss Hart and his wife, actress Kitty Carlisle Hart, famously entertained in their duplex penthouse, which sold in February 2025.
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Architect: J.E.R. Carpenter | Built in 1924
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
50 Units | 11 Floors
"This very elegant apartment building is not only shorter than most of its era on Park Avenue, but it is also decidedly different in its plan with two low-rise bays extended to the street line framing a large and very handsomely fenced court" – Carter Horsley
655 Park Avenue (Sotheby's International Realty)
655 Park Avenue was designed by J.E.R. Carpenter in partnership with Mott B. Schmidt. The result is an elegant design with a beautifully landscaped street court. Residents arrive to an attended lobby with a doorman and elevator operator on staff, and another wonderful perk is its close proximity to Central Park, Madison Avenue designer flagship boutiques, and fine restaurants.
655 Park Avenue, #5E (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
Architect: Rosario Candela | Built in 1930
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
41 Units | 19 Floors
“One of the city's finest apartment buildings” — Carter Horsley
The Sonora
A short distance from Central Park and Museum Mile, The Sonora's Georgian-style design stands as an example of the best of Rosario Candela's Upper East Side portfolio. The original duplex apartments inside feature grand proportions, herringbone floors, exquisite molding, soaring ceilings, Palladian arches, sweeping staircases, long entry halls, spacious rooms, and wood-burning fireplaces.
Architects: Schutze & Weaver (original); Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (conversion) | Built in 1931
Neighborhood: Midtown East
375 Units | 52 Floors
“One of the world's iconic Art Deco skyscrapers” — Carter Horsley
The new residential component on top of Waldorf Astoria New York's hotel rooms is now open for immediate occupancy. There is an option to purchase with custom furnishings by B&B Italia, and all units feature interiors by Jean-Louis Deniot, dedicated Concierge Closets for discreet package and room service deliveries, cerused white oak herringbone wood floors, kitchens with custom-designed cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances, and primary baths with floor-to-ceiling honed white Bianca Carrara marble slab walls and radiant heated mosaic marble tile floors. While residents enjoy hotel benefits and preferred access to venues and restaurants, they also have a separate entrance and 50,000 square feet of private amenities.
Waldorf Astoria Residences New York, #3104
$5,250,000
Midtown East | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,461 ft2
Waldorf Astoria Residences New York, #3104 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Architects: Rosario Candela and Cross & Cross | Built in 1928
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
29 Units | 18 Floors
720 Park Avenue (CityRealty)
For nearly 100 years, this full-block, Neo-Georgian building has served as one of the city's most exclusive co-ops. The interiors have been renovated to accommodate modern needs, but details like high ceilings, fireplaces, beautiful moldings, spacious rooms, and winding staircases remain intact. Following two high-profile sales earlier this year, it was the one co-op to rank among New York City's top fifty best-selling buildings of 2025.
Architect: Rosario Candela | Built in 1931
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
18 Units | 18 Floors
“One of the most distinctive and desirable pre-war buildings on Park Avenue, this building has few apartments but they are palatial and grand” — Carter Horsley
778 Park Avenue (CityRealty)
Down the street from Central Park's Pilgrim Hill and Conservatory Water, 778 Park Avenue climbs 18 stories to a Renaissance-style lantern at the pinnacle, an unusually high one for Park Avenue buildings of this time. Many units span an entire floor or more, and all interiors boast regal gallery halls, 11-foot ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, and other prewar design trademarks.
778 Park Avenue, #12
$25,000,000 (-7.2%)
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths
778 Park Avenue, #12 (Corcoran Group)
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects | Built in 2018
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
35 Units | 54 Floors
520 Park Avenue (CityRealty)
“The Upper East Side’s answer to 15 Central Park West...but taller and with significantly fewer apartments” — Carter Horsley
At 54 stories and 781 feet high, 520 Park Avenue is the tallest building in its Upper East Side neighborhood. Acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern engaged his unparalleled knowledge of pre-war architecture to design this building that combines modern height with a limestone facade and Gilded Age influences. The 35 units comprise simplex and duplex apartments, and all residents have access to amenities that include an attended lobby, a double-height indoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a vaulted salon with access to a lushly planted garden.
520 Park Avenue, #PH58
$36,500,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 4,322 ft2
520 Park Avenue, #PH58 (Compass)
Architects: Rosario Candela and Arthur Loomis Harmon | Built in 1930
Neighborhood: Upper East Side Gold Coast
31 Units | 19 Floors
“One of the city’s most celebrated addresses, this building is refined and restrained and rather regal and about as close to an impregnable treasure chest as possible in the city” — Carter Horsley
740 Park Avenue
740 Park Avenue has been dubbed New York's "tower of power" for both its esteemed residents (John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Stephen Schwarzman, and Vera Wang) as for its impressive height and commanding limestone facade. All residents enjoy impressive square footage, a full-service staff, and close proximity to Central Park, the Frick Museum, Park Avenue Armory, and acclaimed restaurants and boutiques.
740 Park Avenue, #2/3D (Serhant)
Park Avenue Apartments for Sale
750 Park Avenue, #16D (Coldwell Banker Warburg)
1150 Park Avenue, #8B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
1199 Park Avenue, #10K (Compass)
993 Park Avenue, #11A (Bank Neary Inc)
969 Park Avenue, #PHB (Compass)
1088 Park Avenue, #11E (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
799 Park Avenue, #17A (Compass)
650 Park Avenue, #11/12B
$3,695,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
650 Park Avenue, #11/12B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
The Yosemite, #16C
$4,950,000 (-5.7%)
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 2,650 ft2
The Yosemite, #16C (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
485 Park Avenue, #11 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
1049 Park Avenue, #PH (Compass)
983 Park Avenue, #3B (Sothebys International Realty)
The Lancashire, #5/6W
$8,950,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, Unknown Baths
The Lancashire, #5/6W (Sothebys International Realty)
The Massena, #12
$10,900,000 (-8.8%)
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, Unknown Baths | 3,500 ft2
The Massena, #12 (Modlin Group LLC)
895 Park Avenue, #PHC
$15,900,000 (-9.1%)
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 6+ Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths
895 Park Avenue, #PHC (Corcoran Group)
1110 Park Avenue, #PHTRIPLEX
$27,000,000 (-6.9%)
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, Unknown Baths | 7,000 ft2
1110 Park Avenue, #PHTRIPLEX (Sothebys International Realty)
The Parkville, #PH
$29,950,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 7,200 ft2
The Parkville, #PH (Compass)
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