Top High Rise Condos (> 35 Floors)

Bristol Plaza, a soaring 50-story residential condominium at 200 East 65th Street, stands as a beacon of luxury in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Originally known as Milro Tower—named after its developers, the Milstein brothers and Robert Olnick—the building was completed in 1987 and boasts 308 elegantly designed residences.

Designed by Ulrich Franzen & Associates and Philip Birnbaum & Associates, this beige-brick tower is notable for its corner bay windows, open-frame roof adorned with telecommunications dishes, and its handsome retail base on Third Avenue. The tower’s double-height lobby exudes luxury, setting the tone for the opulent living spaces within. Apartments feature high ceilings, beautifully planned kitchens, and Italian marble bathrooms, reflecting meticulous attention to detail.

Bristol Plaza is recognized as one of the most prestigious condominiums on the Upper East Side, providing five-star services that include a private porte-cochere, on-site attended garage, private storage, and a smoke-free environment that welcomes pets up to 25 pounds. The building offers residents an array of top-tier amenities, including a doorman, concierge, garage, and health club with a sauna, steam and massage rooms, and a glass-enclosed 50-foot swimming pool with a Jacuzzi. The building also features a landscaped sundeck, and a mid-rise, mid-block building with a distinctive curved roof.

Situated near the finest restaurants, shopping, art galleries, museums, and Central Park, Bristol Plaza combines timeless elegance with modern conveniences, offering an unparalleled living experience in one of New York City's most coveted neighborhoods.

The 43-story tower at 50 United Nations Plaza, completed in 2015, was developed by Zeckendorf Development and Global Holdings and designed architects Foster + Partners. The Midtown East building, which was completed in 2015, is across the street from the United Nations. The condo has a gated entry that opens onto a landscaped motor-court.  

The building’s health and fitness center features a 75-foot swimming pool, a fitness center, sauna, steam room and treatment room. A conference room, children’s playroom, ancillary laundry facilities, cold storage for groceries and bike storage round out the amenities. The staff of 50 United Nations Plaza includes a resident manager, concierge, doormen, valet, and porters. 

The bold and modern Metropolitan Tower at West 57th Street overlooks Central Park.

Apartments feature innovative layouts, with floor-to-ceiling windows that extend across two stunning walls and showcase views of Central Park.

Amenities at the Metropolitan Tower include a full-time doorman, premiere concierge service, a health club and spa with indoor swimming pool, a roof deck, housekeeping and room service, a full-service garage and a private, residents-only dining club with a terrace.

Moreover, residents enjoy coveted ease of access to Central Park, which is just two blocks to the north. A neighborhood ideal for exploration, the 57th Street thoroughfare brings world-class shops, restaurants and entertainment options right to residents’ doorsteps.

The Link is a full-service condominium located at 310 West 52nd Street where Midtown West meets Hell's Kitchen. A 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and concierge are on staff, and amenities include a double-height fitness center, a lobby garden with reflecting pool, and a 3,200-square-foot landscaped terrace. Rockefeller Center, Columbus Circle, the Theater District, and Times Square are close to the building.

2 Columbus Avenue is a 41-story tower at 401 West 59th Street.

High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows adorn unobstructed, sunny views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Windowed chef’s kitchens overlook the dining rooms and feature granite countertops and premium appliances. Marble bathrooms include designer fixtures, separate tubs and glass-enclosed showers.  Apartments at 2 Columbus Avenue also feature the added conveniences of elegant entry foyers, ample closet space – including walk-in closets – and washers and dryers.

Amenities include a full-time doorman, a concierge, a bicycle and stroller storage room, a garage, and a fitness center. Central Park and Hudson River Park are both nearby, as are the shops and restaurants in Columbus Circle.

Trump Palace at 200 East 69th Street is a white-glove luxury condo tower designed by Frank Williams and located in the heart of the Upper East Side. As one of the tallest residential buildings on the east side, many of the 277 well-appointed apartments have river and Central Park views. Select units have private terraces or balconies.

The iconic tower is located near many fine restaurants and shopping with close proximity to Central Park and a variety of crosstown, uptown, and downtown transportation options. The nearby FDR also makes access out of the city is a breeze. Amenities include, a full-time doorman and concierge services, attended parking garage, fitness center and an outdoor common area and playground. Sorry, pets are not permitted.

Completed in 2005 and designed by world-renowned architects Kohn Pederson Fox, Park Avenue Place has 76 units. The lower floors are a mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments, and the upper floors include one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes. Residents of the building enjoy access to the Core Club, which has a restaurant and bar, screening room, conference room, fitness center and spa. Building amenities include a 24 doorman, porters, and resident superintendent.

Located in Midtown East between Park and Madison avenues, Park Avenue Place is close to the E, M, and 6 subway lines. 

The Galleria at 117 East 57^th Street is a 55-story, mixed-use residential tower with 253 apartments. Located just off Park Avenue on one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, it has one of the city's most dramatic entrances.

Residences feature walls of windows with spectacular views. Apartments have marble bathrooms, abundant closets, wood floors and washer and dryers. The units on the south side have living rooms that contain “Winter Garden” terraces, which resemble greenhouses with glass walls and slanted roofs. Such a room-within-a-room can be set-up as a breakfast room, den or even an additional bedroom.

Amenities and services at the Galleria include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, a valet, room service, a garage and a health club with a pool and a spa. At the Sky Lounge on the 54^th floor, residents can also enjoy views of the cityscape and have drinks outside on the terrace or inside by the fireplace.

Soaring 56 floors above the city and completed in 2004, 425 Fifth Avenue was designed by Michael Graves.

It contains 81 residences on its top 27 floors and has four floors of offices, two floors of retail space and 16 floors of extended stay residences managed by the Envoy Club. 425 Fifth Avenue apartments are modern and feature wood floors, tall windows, spacious living rooms, large galleries and some terraces. Kitchens have cherry wood cabinetry, black granite countertops and topnotch stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms feature marble and Italian tiles, deep soaking tubs and glass enclosed shower stalls. Units also have panoramic views of the city, the Empire State Building, Bryant Park and the rivers.

Amenities include the Fifth Avenue Club, which has a Techno Gym Fitness Center, an indoor pool, a wraparound sun terrace, a steam room, a sauna and treatment rooms. There is also a private cinema screening room, a resident social lounge, a business and conference center, a children’s playroom and a 24-hour concierge and doorman. 425 Fifth Avenue is located close to numerous subway lines, such retail stores as Lord and Taylor and the main branch of the New York Public Library.