A new condo tower, 3 Sutton Square, impedes many views from The Sovereign to capture its own (Compass)
Everything and anything can be a battle in New York City. We battle for personal space, parking space, schools, taxis, subway, bus and ferry seats, and, of course, apartments. We battle new developments that threaten to impact our well-being, housing crisis be damned. As slick new buildings compete against each other for buyers and prized panoramas, nearby residents fight to preserve their diminishing slice of sky. And while far-reaching views are almost never protected, unless you overlook a park or waterway, fights to preserve such vantages in the name of "light and air," "human scale", and "livable neighborhoods" have shaped the cityscape and zoning rules in more ways we can imagine.
As change remains the city's only constant and nearly all mayoral candidates proposing to build hundreds of thousands of apartments, and more proactively targeting well-heeled neighborhoods, no view is guaranteed to last. Even if ephemeral, seizing an open vantage comes at a premium, and the higher you are the more you will pay for rarefied air. Below are two dozen newly-listed apartments whose exposures enjoy interesting views of the city for now.
As change remains the city's only constant and nearly all mayoral candidates proposing to build hundreds of thousands of apartments, and more proactively targeting well-heeled neighborhoods, no view is guaranteed to last. Even if ephemeral, seizing an open vantage comes at a premium, and the higher you are the more you will pay for rarefied air. Below are two dozen newly-listed apartments whose exposures enjoy interesting views of the city for now.
From the Listing: This bright, corner alcove studio is a special one! Its spacious and well-designed layout has a large, windowed alcove that can be converted to a one-bedroom, and plenty of room for dining and/or a home office. With its double exposures to the north and east, it has multiple oversized windows, allowing fantastic light to flood in and views of the Hudson River and the skyline. Situated in the back of the building, it is quiet and private. The closet space is abundant, the ceilings are high, there is through-wall HVAC and a washer/dryer. 9F is truly a perfect pied-a-terre or full-time residence. . See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: 300 West 23rd Street Apartment 10H: The rarely available and highly coveted H-line is the largest one-bedroom in the building and features a north and east corner exposure with unobstructed skyline views, including the Empire State Building.
Apartment 10H is impeccably designed and thoughtfully laid out. The gracious entry foyer with three closets, one being a walk-in, offers the perfect transition from hectic city life to a peaceful home. The bright and oversized living room has beamed ceilings, two eastern-facing windows, built-in bookshelves, and plenty of space to spread out and relax. A pocket door opens to the large corner bedroom with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom outfitted with stone floor, black slate tiles, and Duravit fixtures. See floor plan and full details here.
Apartment 10H is impeccably designed and thoughtfully laid out. The gracious entry foyer with three closets, one being a walk-in, offers the perfect transition from hectic city life to a peaceful home. The bright and oversized living room has beamed ceilings, two eastern-facing windows, built-in bookshelves, and plenty of space to spread out and relax. A pocket door opens to the large corner bedroom with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom outfitted with stone floor, black slate tiles, and Duravit fixtures. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Perched high with gorgeous light and expansive City views, this 2 bedroom plus a balcony is the ideal backdrop for memory making. It works perfectly for both large-scale entertaining (think-game nights, Oscar parties, Super Bowl festivities) as well as more intimate moments (candle-lit dinners, bridge games, coffee or wine outdoors). The split bedroom layout offers privacy; the open living room / dining room boasts big easterly views and is light, airy, and gracious, there are closets galore, and the stackable IN-UNIT washer dryer makes laundry a pleasure. With some minor cosmetic touches in the kitchen and bathrooms, this will be the home of your dreams. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: SKY HIGH LIVING! Spectacular Trophy Home or Lucrative Investment Property! Excellent tenant already in place! Enjoy breathtaking, panoramic city and river views through floor-to-ceiling windows in this spectacular south- and west-facing 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence perched on the 29th floor of the coveted Platinum, a cutting-edge luxury condo in the heart of Midtown. No expense was spared within this sprawling, sun-filled, high-ceilinged home, from the European wide-plank white oak floors to the Bosch WASHER/DRYER to the zoned central A/C for complete climate control. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing:
Rainbows abound in the panoramic Brooklyn & Manhattan skyline views from every room of unit 14A, at Richard Meier's One Grand Army Plaza. A thoughtfully designed 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with a coveted split layout for ultimate privacy. An oversized living/dining room overlooks your 30ft ipe decked balcony, spanning the entire length of the great room, while Meier's iconic glass curtain wall melds the outdoors and indoors together, letting in beautiful sunrises and incredible eastern light throughout the day.
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From the Listing: Coveted and rarely available in one of the most desired buildings in Manhattan. High, corner floor with sun-flooded South, West and North exposures and sweeping panoramic City views.
Gracious classic layout with welcoming foyer, active wood burning fireplace, oversized windowed eat-in-kitchen, closets galore, high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, all within the 1,210 square feet of this two-bedroom, two windowed bath find. See floor plan and full details here.
Gracious classic layout with welcoming foyer, active wood burning fireplace, oversized windowed eat-in-kitchen, closets galore, high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, all within the 1,210 square feet of this two-bedroom, two windowed bath find. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Move right into this gorgeous high-floor two-bedroom, two-bath apartment, beautifully renovated with meticulous attention to design detail as well as functional modern living. Perfectly located in a distinguished full-service prewar cooperative in the heart of the Upper East Side, this light-filled home boasts open sunny skyline views from every room. The thoughtful layout is perfect for entertaining, including a gracious entry foyer with two closets flowing into an airy living room/dining room with artfully designed custom built-ins and ample space for seating and a sizable dining table. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Watch the boats go by from this meticulously custom-designed condominium perched on the 31st floor with three exposures and enjoy direct River views, the Chrysler Building, and excellent Skyline views from every room! Featuring a grand entertaining space with a very generous open living/dining great room complemented by a fireplace, walls of picture windows, crown moldings, solid-core doors, and three bedrooms with private bathrooms, guest half bathroom, and many closets throughout. The double state-of-the-art windowed chef's kitchen with breakfast bar offers the finest appliances, stainless steel backsplash and incredible pantry storage along with two drawer dishwashers, wine cooler and even a pot filler! See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Spectacular views, grand proportions and a perfect layout. Unit 11A, a spacious 2-3 bedroom apartment at 936 Fifth Ave, not only has direct, unobstructed views of Central Park from oversized picture windows but also wide-open views to the east, a rare good fortune for a Fifth Ave home. Clean lines and great light adorn the entire home. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Experience breathtaking Central Park views in this meticulously renovated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home. Apartment 7-D has been gut-renovated to include luxurious modern finishes while still maintaining its classic Manhattan charm. Both the living room and master bedroom feature spectacular Central Park views and access to the 25-foot terrace where you can further take in the stunning sights of the most beautiful part of NYC.
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From the Listing: This luxurious, full floor Penthouse boasts floor-to-ceiling windows in every direction (North, South, East, West) with quintessential views of the NYC skyline (Empire State Building, New York Life Building, MetLife Tower, East River, Bridges all the way down to the Freedom Tower & beyond). Enjoy exclusivity with your own private keyed elevator, which opens into a welcoming grand entry hallway. Notable features include a full surround sound speaker system (with Bose speakers), custom Lutron lighting & electronic shades, jacuzzi tubs, en suite bathrooms in all 4 bedrooms, washer/dryer, extensive built-ins, and top-of-the-line designer finishes. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: From the moment you walk through the front door of PH3C, you will be blown away by this expansive 2,245 SF home. This 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom apartment offers sweeping city views, private balconies and space. This home is a true entertainer's apartment with an oversized living and dining room adorned with tasteful and elegant crown molding, hardwood flooring throughout, and open views. The eat-in kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and white cabinetry. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Rarely available, this exceptional residence occupies the front Southeast corner at the iconic Dakota, the most coveted position in the entire building.This stunning and grand scaled residence has soaring 13'6" ceilings, magnificent moldings, restored original detail, oversized windows, as well as two wood-burning fireplaces. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing:
Exquisitely styled, N-518 at Pierhouse is one of a kind. Custom designs and additions make this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom a very special offering. Loft-like, this duplex unit boasts incredible ceiling heights and double-height windows with vistas of Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River and the Statue of Liberty.
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From the Listing:
This beautiful historic townhouse was originally constructed in 1899 and is one of the few houses that front directly onto Charles Schurz Park, gracing every floor with divine views on one of the loveliest parks in Manhattan. This charming, red-brick townhouse underwent an extensive two-year renovation and restoration, preserving the historic character of the property while enhancing it with modern luxuries and all new systems.
One enters this spacious 18'; wide townhouse through a gracious, double-doored vestibule, which opens into a bright and expansive living & dining room on the parlor floor with 11' ceilings and enormous windows showcasing the park. There is a second entrance on the garden level, which boasts a beautifully outfitted eat-in kitchen with French doors opening to the delightful garden, as well as a full-bathroom, laundry room and multiple closets. The upper two floors provide four spacious bedrooms with two spa-like bathrooms and 10' ceilings with open and bright exposures. See floor plan and full details here.
One enters this spacious 18'; wide townhouse through a gracious, double-doored vestibule, which opens into a bright and expansive living & dining room on the parlor floor with 11' ceilings and enormous windows showcasing the park. There is a second entrance on the garden level, which boasts a beautifully outfitted eat-in kitchen with French doors opening to the delightful garden, as well as a full-bathroom, laundry room and multiple closets. The upper two floors provide four spacious bedrooms with two spa-like bathrooms and 10' ceilings with open and bright exposures. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Available for the first time in decades, this five-bedroom, five-and-one-half-bathroom apartment is a truly unique opportunity. Combine the comfort of a spacious private home with the extravagance of a luxury, full-service building. Well proportioned, with approximately 6,400 square feet spread across two floors and two private terraces, 425 East 58th, 37A resembles the layout of a standalone house but perched on a high floor above Manhattan with iconic and illustrious New York City views in every direction notably the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the East River, and the Ed Koch Bridge. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: 200 Amsterdam marks the arrival of a new classic, perfectly composed in the heart of the Lincoln Square neighborhood on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Elegant architecture by Elkus Manfredi, Genre-defying design by CetraRuddy. All rising from the epicenter of New York's most culturally and intellectually rich neighborhood. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: The most spectacular penthouse currently available in all of Brooklyn, One Clinton Residence 37A is a sprawling 4,099sf four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath duplex with soaring ceilings, light-filled spaces and 270-degree totally unobstructed views from Wall Street to Midtown Manhattan, NY Harbor, the East River bridges and beyond.
The showpiece of this unique home is the dazzling great room with 20 foot high ceilings and 18 double-height windows, offering unique three-sided commanding views North, East and West. The luxurious separate kitchen features a massive center island, an 8-burner Bertazzoni range with double ovens, a side-by-side full size Gaggenau refrigerator and freezer, and an integrated Miele coffee station. A separate windowed pantry features a full size Gaggenau wine refrigerator and additional sink and second dishwasher. On this main level there is a private bedroom suite with full bath, a large den/study and an elegant powder room. See floor plan and full details here.
The showpiece of this unique home is the dazzling great room with 20 foot high ceilings and 18 double-height windows, offering unique three-sided commanding views North, East and West. The luxurious separate kitchen features a massive center island, an 8-burner Bertazzoni range with double ovens, a side-by-side full size Gaggenau refrigerator and freezer, and an integrated Miele coffee station. A separate windowed pantry features a full size Gaggenau wine refrigerator and additional sink and second dishwasher. On this main level there is a private bedroom suite with full bath, a large den/study and an elegant powder room. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Explore your life's potential by paying a visit to this incredible 50th floor 2,333 SF (216.7 SM) 3 bedroom 3 and one half bathroom condominium boasting the panoramic views you've dreamed of in a home that boasts 20ft ceilings in the living room and on its private 208 SF corner outdoor space! Inspirational views enter every room in this home incorporating the fabric of a chic New York City life. North, South and West exposures provide the very best skyline views from the 50th floor. The luxuriously appointed interiors by Jeffrey Beers International offers a subtle and serene array of warm, natural materials which complement the tower's robust modern architecture by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly. Perimeter columns establish an alternating rhythm of vertical floor-to-ceiling windows framing the views along multiple exposures and solid walls for displaying art. Interiors are graced with ceiling heights reaching over eleven feet in the bedrooms wing and kitchen, in addition to a selection of warm woods and elegant natural stones. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: PRIVATE TOWER FLOOR at One Fifth Avenue is available and it can be yours!! Over 3500 square feet (approximate) is for sale by combining two apartments way up high on the 22nd floor of this renowned, art deco building. FAIRYTALE, 360-degree views in every direction with constantly changing scenery: South to the Freedom Tower, North to the Empire State Building, West to the Hudson River with views of ships, and East to the East River and beyond from all glass picture windows. See floor plan and full details here.
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