Top 10 Condo Buildings in Carnegie Hill
#1 - 135 East 79th Street
Designer William Sofield combined pre-war grandeur with subtle modern motifs to produce a masterpiece of architecture and interior design. Floral motifs flanking the arched entryway decorate the brick-and-stone facade. A vaulted lobby, Mediterranean-styled courtyard, large paneled windows, full-service staff, and amenities such as a fitness center and a bicycle room rank 135 East 79th Street as a true standout.
#2 - 180 East 88th Street
The 524-foot skyscraper at 180 East 88th Street features a façade clad in custom Danish Kolumba brick, a vaulted lobby, artistic plaster molding and murals in the common areas, a fitness center with a basketball half-court, full- and half-floor apartments with 14-foot ceilings, and an arched penthouse terrace with views of Central Park, the East River, and the Midtown skyline.
#3 - 1010 Park Avenue
Traditionally-styled 1010 Park Avenue combines the finest facets of pre-war and modern living. The 15-story building looks upon the landmarked Park Avenue Christian Church and holds only 11 apartments, which range in size from full-floor to duplex. Several floors are dedicated to amenities, which include lounges, a billiards room, and indoor pool, and a circus-themed children’s playroom.
#4 - 80th at Madison, 45 East 80th Street
80th at Madison rises a block away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park, which comes in splendid view from the upper floors of the 28-story tower. The slender upper section features just one unit per typical floor, with spacious balconies at the topmost stories.
#5 - 1110 Park Avenue
The 16-story condo at 1110 Park Avenue illustrates the rare instance when a 21st century building surpasses its pre-war prototypes. 1110 Park boasts higher ceilings, larger windows, and more extensive stone cladding at the facade than any of its pre-war neighbors, either next door or across the street. The timeless aesthetic makes for a prudent investment that will age like a fine vintage.
#6 - 12 East 88th Street
Architect Rosario Candela’s elegant edifice, built in 1931, received a 21st-century update that added amenities such as a resident lounge, fitness center, and children’s playroom. The building sits down the block from the Guggenheim Museum and Central Park.
#7 - Philip House, 141 East 88th street
Philip House, a Renaissance-styled apartment building designed by noted architects Sugarman & Berger and built in 1926, was extensively renovated in 2013, when it received upgrades such as a fitness center, a children’s playroom, and roof terraces.
#8 - 1289 Lexington Avenue
Floor-to-ceiling windows, adjacency to the 86th Street station of the 4/5/6 trains, and an extensive amenity package with resident lounges, a gym, and a children’s play area distinguish the Hayworth as a prime destination for contemporary Upper East Side living. A spacious roof deck features outdoor dining, grills, and chaise lounge chairs for sunbathing.
#9 - 30 East 85th Street
The prominent, 30-story tower at 30 East 85th Street rises less than a block away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and features sweeping Central Park views from its floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. Pre-war charm permeates the traditional lobby, while services such as a fitness center, garage, and bike room supply a cushy lifestyle for the residents.
#10 - Carnegie Hill Tower, 40 East 94th Street
The 32-story Carnegie Hill Tower rises prominently above the surrounding neighborhood and boasts panoramic views of Central Park and the skyline. While Central Park sits a block and a half away, residents have immediate access to greenery in the building’s courtyard garden.
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