In the $5 million to $8 million price range you’ll find truly incredible multi-bedroom apartments that have earned the luxury title for good reason. It’s common practice for real estate brokers and observers to reserve the term ‘luxury condo’ for units priced above the $5 million threshold, and even a cursory glance at these luxury condos for sale in Manhattan will show you why. These apartments are predominantly found in brand new luxury condominium buildings that were specifically designed to attract families who wanted to stay in the city as opposed to moving to the suburbs, so they went to great lengths to provide everything a Manhattan apartment buyer could want. Quite simply, you’ll find very few apartments like these anywhere else in the city, the country, or the world.

139 Wooster Street is a post-war condominium located in the much-coveted district of Soho. Cashmere Gold countertops and Oyster Beige marble bathroom floors are just a sampling of the luxuries this Manhattan condominium provides, while the private outdoor spaces make 139 Wooster Street an exceptional place to call home.

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 Police Building, located at 240 Centre Street, is amongst the most lavish pre-war buildings in all of Downtown Manhattan. Representing the Beaux Arts style, this landmarked building was constructed in 1905 as the Police Headquarters, and was later converted luxury homes in the late 80s.

Set among the pre-war buildings of the Upper East Side, lavish parks and the Museum Mile, The Charles, located at 1355 First Avenue on 72nd Street, is a condominium that sets the bar for all other apartments in New York City. The renowned international designer, David Collins, created a contemporary marvel with the essence of a luxury condominium and a wide range of fine amenities. These Manhattan apartments transcend the typical New York lifestyle, set in a neighborhood that captivates an abundance of culture, greenery, restaurants and luxury shopping. With its traditional elegance, modern style and ideal locale of the Upper East Side, The Charles ranks high in the New York City condo listings.

Erected in 1925, 50 Gramercy Park bolsters 180 hotel rooms and 23 condominiums within 17 floors. Many apartments have 18-foot high ceilings and give a coveted key to the exclusive Gramercy Park’s Park. The lobby is raised in height to two-stories and has a luxurious rooftop bar which doubles as a private club. The outer design is based in limestone and brown brick exhibiting a Renaissance Revival Style.

737 Park Avenue is a pre-war high-rise in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side which will soon be home to newly renovated luxury condominiums. Built in 1940 by Slyvian Bien, this 19-story red-brick building has long held a reputation for being one of the most prestigious rental addresses on the Upper East Side. Harry Macklowe purchased 737 Park Avenue last year and is currently converting the 108 luxury rental apartments into condominiums, and these new units will feature high-end fixtures and features once completed.

At 177 Ninth Avenue lies Chelsea Enclave, a newly constructed luxury condop low-rise adjoined to the eastern end of the General Theological Seminary—which is pushing well over 100 years. Boasting 53 1-to-4-bedroom apartments with immediate occupancy, Chelsea Enclave is an intriguing fusion of both pre-war and modern elements that will offer peace and aesthetic satisfaction to residents.

Pre-war condominium listings on the Upper West Side are among the great prizes in New York real estate, and with good reason -- some of the most elegant condo listings in Manhattan are on the UWS, and the grace of a Manhattan pre-war condo is unique even by the high standards of NYC condos. But even among pre-war condos on the Upper West Side, The Apthorp stands out. Built at 390 West End Avenue in 1908 by William Waldorf Astor and modeled on Florence's landmark Pitti Palace, The Apthorp is one of the most instantly recognizable pre-war residences on the Upper West Side, and a truly stunning building. Now, after an ambitious renovation that restored the pre-war elegance of The Apthorp's public spaces and modernized the apartments for sale, The Apthorp has claimed its rightful spot as one of the most desirable condos on the Upper West Side.

325 Fifth Avenue is a condominium building located in New York City's Murray Hill offering luxury apartments for sale. Across from the Empire State Building, 325 Fifth Avenue lives up to its surroundings. The building's facade was constructed using a variety of opaque, translucent and transparent glass, allowing it to gleam in the sunlight and stand out in the bustling city. Residents are immediately welcomed into luxury by the spectacular lobby, containing a pattern of flamed impala black granite floors, fabric walls, a tranquil waterfall and a floating wood coffered ceiling.