Any New Yorker will tell you that no Manhattan neighborhood is quite as synonymous with luxury -- from luxury condominiums to luxury boutiques to the ineffable and unmistakable elegance of Park Avenue -- as the Upper East Side. The very words "Upper East Side" conjure images of pre-war buildings, tree-lined streets and understated elegance. There's a reason for that, of course -- it's easy to find all of those on the Upper East Side -- but there's more to life on the Upper East Side than old-school Manhattan luxury. The Upper East Side is alive and in motion, and home to some of the most impressive new construction condo listings in Manhattan.
Park Avenue apartments and Fifth Avenue condominiums are among the most sought-after condominium listings in New York City -- or anywhere else. Those blue-chip addresses are dominated by ultra-high-end pre-war co-ops, although Fifth Avenue condos such as The Stanhope and Park Avenue apartments like Trump Park Avenue and the modern 949 Park Avenue offer luxurious alternatives to the usual. Picturesque brownstones and apartments can be seen dotted throughout Carnegie Hill. New construction condominiums dominate the quiet, tree-lined streets east of Fifth and Park, with blockbuster new condo listings such as The Brompton, The Lucida, and 300 East 79th offering an elegant modern counterpoint to their pre-war neighbors. The Barbizon 63 manages to be both a new condominium listing and a pre-war building -- the one-time luxury hotel recently went condominium.
What has always been great about the Upper East Side remains great -- beautiful parks along the East River and proximity to Central Park; the world-class cultural attractions of Museum Mile; block after block of luxury shopping and some of the finest restaurants in the city; the finest schools in Manhattan. But the Upper East Side of popular imagination is also the Upper East Side you’ll find on, well, the Upper East Side -- a vibrant neighborhood that’s home to a host of great places to live. Residents of Yorkville, on the Upper East Side, are in good company as they are living in the same neighborhood as Gracie Mansion, home to New York's Mayor. It’s more than enough to make any New Yorker want to 'move on up' to one of New York City's finest residential neighborhoods.
1055 Park Avenue is certainly one of the more unique condominiums in New York’s Upper East Side. This “glass shoe” features a stunning amount of glass windows, giving the condominium a beautiful and open feel. Located on the southeast corner of 87th street and Park Avenue, 1055 Park Avenue offers condos that rank among the most lavish and well equipped in Manhattan.
Residents of 1200 Fifth Avenue can proudly boast their Museum Mile location and call Central Park, and its lush gardens and footpaths, their front yard. 1200 Fifth Avenue is a new condo conversion building on Manhattan's Upper East Side, offering luxury apartments for sale. Welcoming its residents into a beautiful lobby with 24-hour concierge service, 1200 Fifth Avenue has convenient amenities including a private fitness center, individual storage and bicycle room.
2BR apartments from $950,000
3BR apartments from $12,500,000
5BR apartments from $4,900,000
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.
1BR apartments from $900,000
2BR apartments from $1,400,000
3BR apartments from $2,550,000
Built atop the Museum of African Art, 1280 Fifth Avenue - located on the corner of East 110th Street and Fifth Avenue across the street from Central Park - is a highly coveted Manhattan luxury condominium. Situated on the prestigious Museum Mile, this New York condominium offers many cultural and entertainment options. In addition to the livelihood that East Harlem possesses, Manhattanites with an affinity for the outdoors will enjoy living right next to Central Park.
Studios apartments from $600,000
1BR apartments from $850,000
2BR apartments from $1,275,000
3BR apartments from $1,550,000
4BR apartments from $1,775,000
170 East End Avenue is a new construction condominium building on Manhattan's Upper East Side, offering luxury apartments for sale. Built for luxurious family living, these Peter Marino-designed apartments offer gracious layouts and exquisite details. The building's tower and low-rise wings are artistically adorned with limestone and granite facades.
2BR apartments from $1,750,000
3BR apartments from $5,500,000
5BR apartments from $14,750,000
180 East 93rd Street is a new construction, LEED-certified condominium building on Manhattan's Upper East Side, offering luxury apartments for sale. Distinctive, yet designed to respect the proportions and tastes of its environment, this stunning limestone and brick condominium is a premier collection of nine three and four-bedroom homes.
4BR apartments from $4,750,000
A very modern luxury condominium with some very classic Upper East Side comforts, 300 East 79 -- located at, yes, 300 East 79th Street -- ranks among the best condominium listings on the Upper East Side. From its striking glass look and prime Upper East Side location to its suite of hotel-style services and amenities and spacious, gracious condos for sale, 300 East 79 offers all-around luxury that earns it a spot among the finest condo listings on the Upper East Side. Few NYC condos offer more than 300 East 79, or offer it more gracefully.
2BR apartments from $5,475,000
3BR apartments from $3,250,000
330 East 57th Street is a unique condominium tower located in the Sutton Area of Manhattan. Surrounded by Midtown Manhattan and the Upper East Side, these New York condominiums offer easy access to Manhattan’s theater, fashion, and business scenes as well as to some of Manhattan’s most exclusive shops, boutiques, and gourmet restaurants. 330 East 57th Street apartments boast high ceilings, oversized windows, and hardwood floors throughout, while other amenities include private keyed elevator entry, in house wine coolers, and private storage space.
3BR apartments from $2,295,000
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.
3BR apartments from $6,100,000
441 East 57th Street is a new construction development comprised of condominium townhomes, which has excelled at bringing ultra-modern living and smart technology to apartments in Sutton Place. With its location in one of Manhattan’s most distinguished and historic neighborhoods, 441 East 57th Street truly stands out from other New York apartments with its iconic exterior, edged in anodized metal and fritted glass.
