In 2017, then-Mayor de Blasio announced the first phase of NYC Ferry, an ambitious expansion of the Bloomberg administration's New York Water Taxi service. The initiative aimed to connect commuters across waterfront neighborhoods for just $2.75 per ride. The service launched with the East River Ferry route, serving Midtown East, Long Island City, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, DUMBO, and the Financial District.
Since then, NYC Ferry has grown to six year-round routes. These include the St. George route connecting the Far West Side to Battery Park City and the Astoria connection to Midtown East and Lower Manhattan, to name a few. Additionally, there are seasonal shuttles to Governors Island and the Rockaways, to the delight of beachgoers on summer weekends.
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Despite a fare increase to $4 per ride, with a further rise to $4.50 set for September 9, 2024, enthusiasm remains high. Instagram boasts over 45,000 posts tagged #nycferry, and the summer 2024 saw record-setting ridership numbers. As NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball noted, "There is no better way to explore New York City than on our waterways, aboard a NYC Ferry."
Despite the looming threat of rising sea levels and an increasing risk of cyclones, waterfront development in New York City continues to boom. Nearly two decades ago, the Bloomberg administration initiated a vision, followed by rezonings, to reconnect New Yorkers with the Brooklyn and Queens shorelines. This effort has since given rise to high-rise communities along the waterfronts of LIC’s Hunters Point South and Williamsburg-Greenpoint.
With significant investments transforming the city’s waterfronts into desirable and accessible locations, many New Yorkers are considering these once-overlooked manufacturing areas for living and investment. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top 16 new condo developments conveniently located near NYC Ferry routes. While some may require a bit of a trek to the subway, these buildings offer residents stunning, unobstructed views, hotel-style amenities, and an ever-growing array of neighborhood attractions.
"There is no better way to explore New York City than on our waterways, aboard a NYC Ferry" — Andrew Kimball, President & CEO, NYCEDC
CityRealty's Top 16 Condo Buildings close to NYC Ferry Landings
#16. The Powerhouse, 2-17 51st Avenue
Long Island City
Built in 1906, Converted in 2008
1 availability for $1.98M
Originally built as a power station in 1909, The Powerhouse at 2-17 51st Avenue was extensively renovated and given a four-story addition in 2008 to house 177 luxury condominiums. The amenity-packed building is located in the Hunter's Point section of Long Island City and is just a short walk away from the Hunters Point South ferry landing. It's also steps away from the beautiful waterfront parks.
Even though The Powerhouse stands a mere 11 stories tall, the rooftop city views are fairly spectacular. The terrace also comes equipped with a sunbathing deck, BBQ grills, and picnic tables. Other amenities include a 24/7 concierge, live-in superintendent, free WiFi, state-of-the-art fitness center. Aqua Grotto, a full-service spa featuring a social whirlpool & sauna, steam room, and massage room, a lounge area complete with a pool table and wet bar, media room, business center, children's playroom, bicycle storage, and finally, communal cold storage.
The Powerhouse is renowned for its desirable location, sizable apartments, and classic charm.
Even though The Powerhouse stands a mere 11 stories tall, the rooftop city views are fairly spectacular. The terrace also comes equipped with a sunbathing deck, BBQ grills, and picnic tables. Other amenities include a 24/7 concierge, live-in superintendent, free WiFi, state-of-the-art fitness center. Aqua Grotto, a full-service spa featuring a social whirlpool & sauna, steam room, and massage room, a lounge area complete with a pool table and wet bar, media room, business center, children's playroom, bicycle storage, and finally, communal cold storage.
The Powerhouse is renowned for its desirable location, sizable apartments, and classic charm.
The Powerhouse, #615 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
#15. Marina Astoria, 30-05 Vernon Boulevard
Astoria, Queens
Built in 2023
16 availabilities from $565K - $1.99MThe Marina Astoria, a seven-story condominium at 30-05 Vernon Boulevard, offers waterfront living with views of the inner courtyard, planted terrace, or East River. The building features 67 studio to two-bedroom units with triple-pane floor-to-ceiling windows, smart lock hardware, wide-plank oak floors, Nest-controlled climate control, and in-unit washer/dryers. Kitchens include quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and Blomberg appliances.
Amenities include a landscaped courtyard, fitness center, meditation room, children’s playroom, pet spa, library, and a rooftop terrace with skyline views. Additional conveniences are bike storage, private storage, and on-site parking. The Marina Astoria is close to Astoria Park, Hallet's Cove Beach, Socrates Sculpture Park, the Noguchi Museum, local restaurants, and the Astoria ferry terminal.
Amenities include a landscaped courtyard, fitness center, meditation room, children’s playroom, pet spa, library, and a rooftop terrace with skyline views. Additional conveniences are bike storage, private storage, and on-site parking. The Marina Astoria is close to Astoria Park, Hallet's Cove Beach, Socrates Sculpture Park, the Noguchi Museum, local restaurants, and the Astoria ferry terminal.
The Marina Astoria, #5B (Modern Spaces)
#14. Schaefer Landing North, 440 and 446 Kent Avenue
South Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Built in 2006
7 availabilities from $1.295M - $2.995MSchaefer Landing, located at 440-446 Kent Avenue on the Brooklyn Waterfront, features two towers with a total of 350 apartments. Homes offers stunning views of the East River and Lower Manhattan. Residences include hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and master bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate showers. Units also feature oversized windows and central air conditioning.
Amenities at 440 Kent Avenue include an attended lobby, 24-hour concierge, full-service garage with Zipcars, bike room, roof deck, private courtyard, children’s playroom, lounge, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The building is close to Williamsburg’s restaurants, boutiques, and Domino Park, with a water taxi providing a quick seven-minute trip to Manhattan.
Amenities at 440 Kent Avenue include an attended lobby, 24-hour concierge, full-service garage with Zipcars, bike room, roof deck, private courtyard, children’s playroom, lounge, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The building is close to Williamsburg’s restaurants, boutiques, and Domino Park, with a water taxi providing a quick seven-minute trip to Manhattan.
Schaefer Landing North, #19E (Corcoran Group)
#13. 101 Wall By the Water
Financial District
Built in 1931, Converted in 2017
3 availabilities from $1.5M - $1.995M
101 Wall Street isn't exactly a new development but the former FiDi office tower just had its interiors renovated by the renowned Dutch architect Piet Boon to hold 52 condominium units. The classic Art-Deco building now blends its history with contemporary residences and amenities that include a resident lounge, library, training studio, sauna and steam room, golf simulator, kid's playroom, game room and a quintessential city rooftop terrace with a gas grill, a dining area, and views of the Manhattan skyline and East River.
While the building doesn't boast 360 views of Manhattan, it's ridiculously close to the waterfront and the Wall Street/Pier 11 ferry stop.
While the building doesn't boast 360 views of Manhattan, it's ridiculously close to the waterfront and the Wall Street/Pier 11 ferry stop.
101 Wall by the Water, #11B
$1,795,000 (-5.5%)
Financial District | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,417 ft2
101 Wall by the Water, #11B (Serhant LLC)
#12. One Brooklyn Bridge Park, 360 Furman Street
Brooklyn Heights
Built in 1928, Converted in 2008
8 availabilities from $849K - $14.995M
Next up is the massive condo conversion at 360 Furman Street (a former Jehova Witness printing plant) located in Brooklyn Bridge Park alongside charming Brooklyn Heights. This full-service building has a 24-hour concierge, doorman, full maintenance team, 3,000-square-foot gym, billiards room, screening room, indoor golf simulator & driving range, satellite cardio rooms, children's playroom (with art and music), bike and cold storage, and parking.
The amenities are excellent, but One Brooklyn Bridge Park is unique because of its on-the-park location and downtown skyline views. It is also in close proximity to the Brooklyn Bridge Pier 6 ferry landing.
The amenities are excellent, but One Brooklyn Bridge Park is unique because of its on-the-park location and downtown skyline views. It is also in close proximity to the Brooklyn Bridge Pier 6 ferry landing.
One Brooklyn Bridge Park, #512
$1,199,000 (-2.9%)
Brooklyn Heights | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1,103 ft2
One Brooklyn Bridge Park, #512 (Compass)
One Brooklyn Bridge Park, #1302
$7,495,000
Brooklyn Heights | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 2,687 ft2
One Brooklyn Bridge Park, #1302 (Nest Seekers LLC)
#11. NuSun Vernon, 30-55 Vernon Boulevard
Astoria, Queens
Built in 2024
20 availabilities from $595K - $2.152M
NuSun Vernon rendering
NuSun Vernon is a modern luxury development on Astoria’s East River waterfront, blending neighborhood charm with contemporary amenities. The 9-story building offers 122 residences with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, including landmarks like Central Park Tower and the Empire State Building. The northern side features 4-story townhome-style apartments with quiet street views and select units with private terraces.
The development incorporates elegant limestone-colored brick and intricate metalwork. Residents enjoy over 9,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym, residents' lounge, coworking space, and common terraces with barbecue areas. The rooftop terrace offers expansive city views and shared dining and lounge spaces. Additional conveniences include on-site parking, bike storage, and storage facilities. Nearby attractions include the Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park.
The development incorporates elegant limestone-colored brick and intricate metalwork. Residents enjoy over 9,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym, residents' lounge, coworking space, and common terraces with barbecue areas. The rooftop terrace offers expansive city views and shared dining and lounge spaces. Additional conveniences include on-site parking, bike storage, and storage facilities. Nearby attractions include the Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park.
NuSun Vernon, #5I (GLOBAL REAL ESTATE VENTURES GROUP LLC)
#10. Austin Nichols House, 184 Kent Avenue
North Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Built in 1915, converted in 2017
5 availabilities from $1.15M - $3.995MOriginally built in 1915 by Austin, Nichols & Co., a major grocer of the time, this expansive Williamsburg waterfront structure was designed by Cass Gilbert, known for the Woolworth Building. Today, it has been transformed into the luxurious Austin Nichols House.
Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities across over 30,000 square feet, including a river-facing gym, multiple lounges, a children's playroom, and a landscaped courtyard. The building also features a green rooftop terrace, a zen garden with a firepit, co-working spaces, a movie theater, a music rehearsal room, and a building garage. The waterfront promenade offers a gateway to Brooklyn’s vibrant neighborhood scene.
Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities across over 30,000 square feet, including a river-facing gym, multiple lounges, a children's playroom, and a landscaped courtyard. The building also features a green rooftop terrace, a zen garden with a firepit, co-working spaces, a movie theater, a music rehearsal room, and a building garage. The waterfront promenade offers a gateway to Brooklyn’s vibrant neighborhood scene.
Austin Nichols House, #C314 (Nest Seekers LLC)
Austin Nichols House, #B507 (Elegran LLC)
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#9. The Edge North & The Edge South Tower
At 34 North 7th Street and 22 North 6th Street
North Williamsburg
Completed in 2008
1 availability for $1.249M
The Edge spans two city blocks and is comprised of two towers; one 15-story at 34 North 7th Street and one 30-story at 22 North 6th Street. Both offer a great location right on the waterfront next to East River State Park and in front of the North Williamsburg ferry landing.
There's an array of amenities that include resident lounges, a party room with a lounge kitchen and poolside terrace access, two screening rooms, a virtual golf system, game room, fitness center, yoga studio, spa, sauna and steam bath, and most impressively, an all-season indoor glass-enclosed open-air pool with a heated floor. The buildings offer the best of both worlds - spectacular city skyline views yet enough green space to feel at peace. On weekends, Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Flea are right in front of the buildings.
There's an array of amenities that include resident lounges, a party room with a lounge kitchen and poolside terrace access, two screening rooms, a virtual golf system, game room, fitness center, yoga studio, spa, sauna and steam bath, and most impressively, an all-season indoor glass-enclosed open-air pool with a heated floor. The buildings offer the best of both worlds - spectacular city skyline views yet enough green space to feel at peace. On weekends, Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Flea are right in front of the buildings.
The Edge South Tower, #27B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
#8. One Northside Piers & Two Northside Piers
At 1 Northside Piers & 164 Kent Avenue
North Williamsburg
Built in 2008
1 availability for $2.995M
One Northside Piers and Two Northside Piers are located on the Williamsburg waterfront and next to the North Williamsburg ferry landing. Many units in both towers provide residents with sweeping views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the East River, and Queens. Homes are sizable and range from studios to penthouses. The towers also boast one of the most comprehensive amenity packages; there's a heated indoor pool, hot tub, concierge, saunas, fitness centers, massage/yoga rooms, children's playrooms, on-site valet, parking garage, refrigerated storage, screening rooms, lounges, and more.
Two Northside Piers, #25P
$2,995,000 (-7.8%)
Williamsburg | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,555 ft2
Two Northside Piers, #25P (Compass)
#7. The Greenpoint, 21 India Street
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Completed in 2018
One availability for $1.75M
21 India Street, also known as simply, The Greenpoint. At 40 stories, it is one of the tallest towers in Greenpoint, and offers a mix of condos, market-rate rentals, and affordable units. As expected, its 95 condo units are bright and airy, with high ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, and custom-built kitchens of Statuario marble. Bathrooms will feature maritime flair – fitting for its waterfront location.
The building offers 30,000 square feet of common amenity areas, which include a garden with grilling stations, cabanas, a grove of hammocks, a fitness area with a private training room and yoga studio, and a basketball court, a screening lounge, children's playroom, and a gorgeous sun deck providing panoramic views of Brooklyn and the Manhattan skyline. Perks of living on this waterfront include esplanade strolls and the NYC Ferry's Greenpoint stop located just outside your door.
The building offers 30,000 square feet of common amenity areas, which include a garden with grilling stations, cabanas, a grove of hammocks, a fitness area with a private training room and yoga studio, and a basketball court, a screening lounge, children's playroom, and a gorgeous sun deck providing panoramic views of Brooklyn and the Manhattan skyline. Perks of living on this waterfront include esplanade strolls and the NYC Ferry's Greenpoint stop located just outside your door.
The Greenpoint, #35C (Compass)
#6. The View At East Coast, 46-30 Center Boulevard
Long Island City
Built in 2010
5 availabilities from $1.295M - $2.79M
The View At East Coast is an 18-story, 184-unit building designed by Handel Architects. It is fully staffed with a 24-hour doorman/concierge, live-in building manager, and handyman. There is a gym in the building and owners receive a free membership to the East Coast Club across the street which has a huge gym, yoga studio, screening room, indoor pool, spa, billiards room, party room, and large roof top garden with grills, cabanas, and bocce ball courts. The View also lives up to its name by providing stunning panoramas of the East River and Manhattan skyline.
While the building is on the waterfront, it is a bit of a walk to get to the Hunters Point South ferry landing. However, its amenity package and park-facing location more than make up for it.
While the building is on the waterfront, it is a bit of a walk to get to the Hunters Point South ferry landing. However, its amenity package and park-facing location more than make up for it.
The View at East Coast, #1204
$2,398,000 (-4%)
Long Island City | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,154 ft2
The View at East Coast, #1204 (Compass)
#5. The Huron, 29 Huron Street
North Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Built in 2024
10 availabilities from $900K - $3.25MThe Huron is a striking 13-story condo on Greenpoint's East River waterfront, designed by Morris Adjmi and developed by Quadrum Global. The building features two towers with stepped massing to maximize East River and Manhattan skyline views. Of its 171 residences, 40% include private outdoor space.
The Huron blends Greenpoint’s industrial heritage with modern design, incorporating a brick podium and glass and steel elements. Residents benefit from a 30,000+ square-foot amenity package, including a fitness center, saltwater pool, children's playroom, teen lounge, and a residents' lounge with pool table. The building also offers an 8,000-square-foot private park and rooftop terraces with stunning views. Located one block from the Greenpoint ferry and close to Franklin Street dining, The Huron connects seamlessly with the vibrant local scene.
The Huron blends Greenpoint’s industrial heritage with modern design, incorporating a brick podium and glass and steel elements. Residents benefit from a 30,000+ square-foot amenity package, including a fitness center, saltwater pool, children's playroom, teen lounge, and a residents' lounge with pool table. The building also offers an 8,000-square-foot private park and rooftop terraces with stunning views. Located one block from the Greenpoint ferry and close to Franklin Street dining, The Huron connects seamlessly with the vibrant local scene.
The Huron, #2AW (Serhant LLC)
#4. Quay Tower, 50 Bridge Park Drive
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Built in 2020
8 availabilities from $2.395M - $7.75MQuay Tower, a 30-story building at the Brooklyn Bridge Park's edge, offers breathtaking views of the park, East River, Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan skyline. The tower features tall ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a high-rise sunset lounge with a fireplace and catering kitchen. The shared roof deck includes barbecue stations and outdoor dining areas.
Amenities include a spacious lobby, a 2,500-square-foot fitness center with Peloton bikes and a boxing area, a children's playroom, a music room with a baby grand piano, a pet washing station, bike parking, and resident storage. The building also provides doorman service, 24-hour concierge, and valet parking. The location within Brooklyn Bridge Park offers access to green spaces, sports fields, playgrounds. Brooklyn Heights and Atlantic Avenue’s shopping are just a short walk away.
Amenities include a spacious lobby, a 2,500-square-foot fitness center with Peloton bikes and a boxing area, a children's playroom, a music room with a baby grand piano, a pet washing station, bike parking, and resident storage. The building also provides doorman service, 24-hour concierge, and valet parking. The location within Brooklyn Bridge Park offers access to green spaces, sports fields, playgrounds. Brooklyn Heights and Atlantic Avenue’s shopping are just a short walk away.
Quay Tower, #17AE (Serhant LLC)
#3. One Domino Square, 8 South 4th Street
South Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Built in 2024
15 availabilities from $1.25M - $4.43MOne Domino Square, situated near the Williamsburg Bridge, is a key player in the revitalization of the Williamsburg waterfront. Designed by Selldorf Architects, this development features two striking towers atop a seven-story podium with a distinctive porcelain facade and tilt-and-turn windows offering stunning river and city views.
The complex includes 399 rental units and 160 condos, with the latter on higher floors to maximize views of the Williamsburg Bridge, East River, and Manhattan skyline. Residences boast oversized soundproof windows, wide plank white oak flooring, dimmable lighting, Nest thermostats, and in-unit laundry.
Amenities span over 45,000 square feet across five floors and include a riverfront fitness center with a yoga studio, an indoor pool with lap lanes, a spa with hot tub, cold plunge, steam room, sauna, and treatment rooms. The Club Level offers a game room, solarium, remote work space, and private dining areas. Outdoor features include a sun deck, dining terrace with outdoor kitchen, and breathtaking Manhattan skyline views.
The complex includes 399 rental units and 160 condos, with the latter on higher floors to maximize views of the Williamsburg Bridge, East River, and Manhattan skyline. Residences boast oversized soundproof windows, wide plank white oak flooring, dimmable lighting, Nest thermostats, and in-unit laundry.
Amenities span over 45,000 square feet across five floors and include a riverfront fitness center with a yoga studio, an indoor pool with lap lanes, a spa with hot tub, cold plunge, steam room, sauna, and treatment rooms. The Club Level offers a game room, solarium, remote work space, and private dining areas. Outdoor features include a sun deck, dining terrace with outdoor kitchen, and breathtaking Manhattan skyline views.
One Domino Square, #12-C (Two Trees Management Co)
#2. Pierhouse At Brooklyn Bridge Park, 90 Furman Street
Brooklyn Heights
Completed in 2015
3 availabilities from $2.599M - $4.2M
Coming in at number 2 is, of course, the record-breaking Pierhouse at 90 Furman Street.
Built in 2015, this 10-story, 106-unit condominium features a waterfront and park location with unrivaled views and state-of-the-art amenities. Pierhouse boasts two 24-hour attended lobbies, valet parking, two fitness centers, a meditation studio, a resident event space, pet-wash, refrigerated storage, playroom, and bike storage.
More amenities are available in the adjoining 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which includes the farm-to-table restaurant The Osprey, a world-class spa, and a rooftop pool and bar. All the private rooftops and terraces will be maintained by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, allowing the residents to focus on enjoying the views and amenities of Pierhouse. Spreading more than 80 acres along the waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park serves as the perfect front yard for the building. Access to the next door DUMBO ferry landing is also a breeze.
More amenities are available in the adjoining 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which includes the farm-to-table restaurant The Osprey, a world-class spa, and a rooftop pool and bar. All the private rooftops and terraces will be maintained by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, allowing the residents to focus on enjoying the views and amenities of Pierhouse. Spreading more than 80 acres along the waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park serves as the perfect front yard for the building. Access to the next door DUMBO ferry landing is also a breeze.
Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, #N405
$2,599,000 (-1.9%)
Brooklyn Heights | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 1,525 ft2
Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, #N405 (MNS)
#1. Riverhouse - One Rockefeller Park, 2 River Terrace
Battery Park City, Manhattan
Built in 2008
8 availabilities from $1.325M - $22MRiverhouse at 1 River Terrace, located in Battery Park City, is a 32-story condominium that earned gold LEED certification upon its 2008 opening. New York Ferry recently expanded service with a Midtown West to St. George, Staten Island line that has a stop in front of the building at the World Financial Center Ferry Terminal. The building features 264 units ranging from one to five bedrooms, equipped with twice-filtered air and water, year-round humidity control, low-emission materials, and triple-glazed windows. Eco-friendly bamboo flooring and sustainable teak cabinetry further enhance its green credentials.
Amenities include a 50-foot lap pool with a pool house, a fitness center with a yoga studio, the Treehouse Lounge, a Media Café with a billiard room, and a landscaped roof garden with a lounge. Residents also enjoy access to concierge service, attended parking, bicycle storage, and a dog spa.
Amenities include a 50-foot lap pool with a pool house, a fitness center with a yoga studio, the Treehouse Lounge, a Media Café with a billiard room, and a landscaped roof garden with a lounge. Residents also enjoy access to concierge service, attended parking, bicycle storage, and a dog spa.
Riverhouse - One Rockefeller Park, #26B
$2,750,000
Battery Park City | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,439 ft2
Riverhouse - One Rockefeller Park, #26B (R New York)
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Oosten, #TH17 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
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