Apartments priced from $8m +

A pre-war condominium conversion in Manhattan is one of the great prizes in NYC real estate, both because such condos are so hard to find and because it's so hard to beat the combination of elegant pre-war architecture and modern finishes and conveniences on offer at the city's better classical pre-war buildings. The apartments for sale at The Barbizon 63, a pre-war condominium located at 140 East 63rd Street, rank among not only the finest pre-war condo listings on the Upper East side, but among the most impressive NYC condos on the market, period.

While 141 Fifth Avenue's classic Beaux Arts facade and gracefully curved shape is what makes it most recognizable, that gracious terra cotta exterior conceals a luxurious surprise -- 141 Fifth Avenue is home to some of the most elegant condominiums for sale in the Flatiron District.

Classically gracious pre-war design elements pair gracefully with the contemporary elegance in these luxury apartments, and 141 Fifth Avenue's amenities are every bit as up-to-date as the condominiums. The prime location is convenient to mass transit and the nightlife and dining of Greenwich Village and Chelsea.

The Heritage is conveniently located in the Upper West Side at 240 Riverside Boulevard. It is a newly constructed 41 floor condominium building. The Heritage residence can enjoy an abundance of amenities like two swimming pools, on site valet parking and a private landscaped garden.

Overlooking the East River and the historic Gracie Mansion, luxurious living is at its finest at Manhattan's newest full-service, Upper East Side condominium designed by Peter Marino. Exquisite apartment interiors are adorned with the top-of-the-line fixtures, and building amenities abound, including an incredible childrens playroom, squash court and library. The building's stunning tower and low-rise wings are artistically adorned with limestone and granite facades.

15 Central Park West is one of the finest buildings in New York City boasting spectacular views of Central Park with close proximity to Columbus Circle. 15 CPW is a building that is faithful to the enduring standards and elegance of the greatest pre-war apartment houses, while providing the thoughtful amenities that meet the way New Yorkers live today. Designed by architect Robert A.M. Stern, this building is one of only a few all-limestone buildings to join the city's skyline in a 100 years. Amenities abound, including a 14-000-square-foot Fitness Center and 75-foot lap pool.