Top Prewar Condos

Grand Madison at 225 Fifth Avenue is a former showroom building that was converted into apartments in 2004.

Elad Properties purchased 225 Fifth Avenue and oversaw its renovation. The developers worked to preserve the original architectural details in the Grand Madison, all the while incorporating modern features into each of its 190 units. Kitchens are outfitted with stainless steel, premium appliances and bathrooms have quality fixtures.  Apartments offer spacious layouts and 10-foot-tall ceilings, among other notable features.  

Amenities at the Grand Madison include concierge service, a full-time doorman, a health club and a roof deck. It is on the north side of Madison Square Park and is close to the restaurants, retail stores and art galleries of the Flatiron District and Chelsea.

Barbizon/63 is a full-service Romanesque-style building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

It first opened as a residential house for women in 1927 and was subsequently converted into apartments in 2005. Barbizon 63 – formerly known as the Barbizon Hotel for Women – contains 65 residences that range from one-bedroom condominiums to duplex penthouse units, with the latter offering residents more than 5,300 square feet of living space. Apartments feature rosewood floors, crown moldings and French casement windows; some units boast private outdoor space.

Residents have access to a wide array of amenities including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, residential lounge and dining room, catering kitchen, library, 20-seat screening room and conference room, not to mention a private residential entrance to Equinox Gym & Spa (with original Barbizon indoor pool) on Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street.

It is situated on a tree-lined townhouse block between Third and Lexington Avenues and is close to Central Park, the many shops and restaurants in the Upper East Side, and the recently remodeled F and Q train station. Liza Minnelli, Joan Crawford and Sylvia Plath are among the famous personalities who have resided at 140 East 63rd Street.

With 354 condominium apartments, the Chelsea Mercantile is one of the largest residential conversions in Chelsea. 

Apartments range from studios to four-bedroom lofts and vary in size from 856 to 3,069 square feet. Many units have exposed brick walls with nine-foot beamed ceilings and walk-in closets. Some penthouses have ceilings that rise between 11 and 13 feet as well as fireplaces, skylights and terraces. All apartments have state-of-the-art wiring and gourmet kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, black granite countertops, cherry wood cabinets and built-in garbage disposals. Master bathrooms have limestone walls and floors, deep soaking tubs and separate stall showers.

Amenities at the Chelsea Mercantile include a 24-hour doorman and concierge, valet and maid service, a fitness center with children’s playroom, an expansive planted roof deck with beautiful city and river views, a garage and a Whole Foods Market on the corner.

Located between West 24^th and 25^th Streets, 252 Seventh Avenue is in the heart of Chelsea. There is very good public transportation in the area and it is convenient to the Flatiron District to the east and Greenwich Village to the south.

260 Park Avenue South is a 12-story, 86-unit full-service condominium that offers two exclusive and manicured roof decks, a fitness room, storage, a live-in superintendent, and a 24-hour doorman and concierge. Convenient to all major transportation, the farmers' market, and some of the best restaurants in New York City, this truly is a rare find.

Located in the heart of Chelsea, the conversion of the landmarked Cammeyer at 650 Sixth Avenue was completed in 2008. It contains 67 apartments.

There are approximately thirteen units on each floor, with three terraced penthouses on the seventh floor. Studios, one-, two- or three-bedroom units emphasize open space. Residences have ceilings that are 10 feet and higher, oversized, energy efficient windows and generous layouts. White is the prominent color in these units, from white fixtures in bathrooms to white wood flooring and white, modern appliances in kitchens.

650 Sixth Avenue amenities include a 24-hour concierge and doorman, an on-site wine cellar and a private gym with state-of-the-art equipment. Apartments also have additional storage space on the same floor. The seventh floor has a common 3,600-square-foot roof deck with stunning open city views and all services are provided by “Quintessentially Concierge Service,” a worldwide company that specializes in providing luxury amenities.

Located on the southwest corner of 20^th Street and Sixth Avenue, 650 Sixth Avenue is steps from Union Square, the Flatiron District and Madison Square Park; it is also close to public transportation.

The Clock Tower Building is located at 1 Main Street in DUMBO.

The 12-story Clock Tower Building’s prominent location on the Brooklyn waterfront overlooks the East River. It contains 126 converted lofts that are equipped with modern, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures and oversized windows that fill rooms with ample natural light. The penthouse unit at 1 Main Street offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and has been featured in a number of editorial campaigns and television shows.

Amenities in the Clock Tower include concierge service, central air conditioning and heating, a roof deck and a fitness center. It is near the shops and restaurants in the surrounding neighborhood and is close to the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and public transportation.

The Heywood at 263 Ninth Avenue was converted from a printing house into apartments.

H.J. Development Corporation oversaw the transformation in 2005. The Heywood, which now includes 50 residences, has a unique history that dates back to the early 20th century. Its architects strived to ensure they preserved its historical context, crafting spacious lofts with large windows and maintaining original details and other touches. Apartments feature 12 ½-foot-ceilings; kitchens are equipped with modern, premium appliances; and residences range from 1,200 to 3,150 square feet.

The Heywood is close to Chelsea’s many restaurants, retail stores and art galleries.

79 Laight Street was built in 1853 by the Grocers Steam Sugar Refining Company. Nearly 150 years later, it was converted to a 34-unit condominium dubbed The Sugar Warehouse. A 24-hour concierge and live-in superintendent are on staff, and amenities include a fitness center, playroom, bike room, and rooftop lounge.

The Sugar Warehouse is located across the street from the recreational offerings of Hudson River Park's Pier 25 and 26. It is in close proximity to popular dining and shopping in Tribeca, Soho, and the West Village.

The Ansonia, designed by noted architect Paul Duboy, opened in 1904 as a luxury hotel stretching along Broadway between 73th and 74th streets. By the 1970s it was converted into rental apartments (and in 1990, converted into condos) and it is now a designated Landmark on the Upper West Side. It has long been a favorite destination of celebrities.

Most of the 430 apartments retain such original architectural details as glass and mirrored doors with transoms, intricate herringbone hardwood floors and delicate paneling. Still, all units have been fully modernized with new kitchens, renovated bathrooms and sizeable closets.

The Ansonia's staff members include a 24-hour doorman, porters, concierge, and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a garage with 24-hour elevator access, secured storage bins for rent, and a stunning landscaped roof deck. It is in a prime Upper West Side location near Central Park, Riverside Park, the American Museum of Natural History, the Children's Museum of Manhattan, fine dining, and public transportation.

Created by Ian Schrager and designed by acclaimed British architect, John Pawson, 50 Gramercy Park North is the perfect combination of storied history and modern luxury. Residential life is exceptional with white-glove hotel-like amenities including a full-time doorman/concierge, onsite parking/valet, lounge, event room, business center, laundry facility, outdoor entertainment spaces, housekeeping service, butler service, personal shopping, pet walking, private storage, access to the Gramercy Park Hotel's David Barton fitness center, room service Danny Meyers renowned trattoria, Maialino and more. It stands in excellent proximity to NoMad and Union Square and all the fine dining, nightlife, shopping and entertainment venues, including New York institutions Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park and the original Shake Shack, the neighborhoods offer.This desirable co-op building with condo rules welcomes pied-a-terres and investors.