Located in the historic Sugar Hill district of Harlem, the condominiums at 764 Saint Nicholas Avenue are Manhattan apartments for sale that enjoy classic finishes rarely found in the Manhattan condo listings. Built in 1926, the pre-war apartments at 764 Saint Nicholas Avenue boast Old New York luxuries such as gas fireplaces with their original mantle-pieces, solid hardwood doors, and preserved stairs with intricate wood detail. These class pre-war condos also feature exceptionally low common charges for their residents.

A landmarked building built in 1929 by Rosario Candela, perhaps the most influential architect of his era, 40 East 66th Street is an unmistakable pre-war luxury mid-rise that has been updated to meet the high standards of modern luxury in Manhattan. Located in the Lenox Hill section of the Upper East Side, 40 East 66th Street captures the tasteful, elegant tone that defines the neighborhood. The lobby of 40 East 66th Street exemplifies that classic pre-war style; it boasts vaulted ceilings, patterned floors, and walls of St. Laurent and Oro Toscano marble.

The Touraine, a post-war mid-rise in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood, is slated to open in the summer or fall of 2012. Standing at 15 stories and offering 22 luxury condominiums, The Touraine is excited to offer its future residents a posh-lifestyle. Developed by the famous Toll Brothers, whose buildings can be found all over NYC, The Touraine promises to be a sight to behold, offering convenience coupled with modernity, all within one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

The Sky Lofts on 145 Hudson Street live up to their name. Taking full advantage of their industrial heritage, the lofts in Sky Lofts have wide-open layouts and huge casement windows with open, picturesque views of Manhattan. Originally an industrial building built in the Art Deco style, Sky Lofts are converted luxury condominiums on the top 4 floors of that pre-war high-rise that have been fully-renovated with expertly-done finishes. These vast, light-filled lofts are unique finds, even in Tribeca, and very few luxury condos in Manhattan compare to these idyllic spaces.

Few addresses in Manhattan real estate carry more cache than one on Fifth Avenue, and even a brief spin down Fifth Avenue makes it easy to see why. From the classic pre-war condominiums facing Central Park to the storied Museum Mile, the stretch of Fifth Avenue that abuts Central Park on the Upper East Side is about as appealing a vision of Manhattan luxury living as NYC real estate offers. But there's more to 1212 Fifth Avenue, a pre-war apartment building re-imagined as a very contemporary luxury condominium, than a blue-chip Manhattan address. Yes, 1212 Fifth's classic pre-war looks and ultra-prime Upper East Side location make it a perfect fit with those other Fifth Avenue luxury buildings. But the very modern apartments for sale at 1212 Fifth, and the suite of state-of-the-art amenities, make it more than just another pre-war condo conversion. Add up 1212 Fifth Avenue's luxurious condominiums, top-tier amenities, stunning Central Park views and elite Fifth Avenue address, and it's clear that 1212 Fifth is not just one of the top condo listings on the Upper East Side, but one of the most promising new condominiums in Manhattan, period.