Manhattan's Upper West Side comprises four distinct areas — Central Park West, Lincoln Center/Square, Riverside Drive/West End Avenue, and Manhattan Valley — with their own history and community. While Morningside Heights is north of Central Park, many nevertheless consider it, and Columbia University, to be part of the Upper West Side.
This stretch of New York is in demand among buyers because it offers the best of both worlds: a sense of local community while living among the best of New York. The Upper West Side is flanked by Central Park and Riverside Park, and is home to such city institutions as Lincoln Center, Beacon Theatre, the American Museum of Natural History, and the New York Historical Society. It is also home to highly ranked schools, popular restaurants, gourmet supermarkets, a variety of shops, and several public transportation options.
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(l-r) 200 Amsterdam and 50 West 66th Street, the Upper West Side's tallest buildings
The Upper West Side is substantially protected by historic districts, meaning new development cannot take place without the blessing of the Landmarks Preservation Commission ("Landmarks"), and locals are fiercely protective of parts of their neighborhood that are not within these boundaries. Witness the ado over some of the newest residential buildings – in response to locals’ complaints about the “gerrymandered” lot the towering 200 Amsterdam Avenue rose on, a State Supreme Court judge ordered the city to revoke the building permit and remove as many as 20 stories in February 2020. The decision was unanimously overturned on appeal, though.
Down the street at 50 West 66th Street, in response to preservationists' concerns, State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron likened the proposed mechanical floors to “having a frankfurter in the middle of your hamburger” and killed the permits in September 2020. This, too, was overturned, and 50 West 66th Street was allowed to rise to its desired height of 775 feet, making it the tallest building on the Upper West Side.
Despite the outcry of local preservationists, sometimes the owners of beloved historic properties are the ones most eager for sales and changes. When Shaare Zedek sold their neo-Classical synagogue to a development team, the deal included a new sanctuary with a separate entrance at 212 West 93rd Street. Several blocks north, Union Theological Seminary sold approximately 350,000 square feet of development rights to the team behind Claremont Hall and used the proceeds to finance a much-needed renovation to their over 100-year-old buildings.
This comes to the delight of buyers who would like to live there. Listings in Upper West Side buildings old and new frequently rank among Manhattan’s top sales and highest-priced contracts. Hedge fund executive Bill Ackman would appear to be trading one massive Upper West Side spread for another — he has listed his holdings at The Beresford, and work is underway on his Landmarks-approved penthouse addition to 6-16 West 77th Street.
Meanwhile, new development on the Upper West Side shows no sign of slowing down. Disney and ABC had barely settled into their new Hudson Square headquarters when Extell Development filed permits for new residential buildings to rise on its site. An offering plan for a condo conversion of 45 West 81st Street, the former Excelsior Hotel, was accepted in July 2024. Completion is still some time off on The Henry, a luxury boutique condominium on the rise, but sales are off to a robust start.
In the meantime, we take a look at the most appealing new buildings on the market and the new construction we’re most excited to see. This new development pays respectful tribute to historic Upper West Side architecture while offering the views, space, finishes, and amenities that the modern buyer has come to expect.
In the meantime, we take a look at the most appealing new buildings on the market and the new construction we’re most excited to see. This new development pays respectful tribute to historic Upper West Side architecture while offering the views, space, finishes, and amenities that the modern buyer has come to expect.
Now Selling
Developed by Extell Development | Design by Snohetta
69 stories | 127 units | 5 availabilities from $5.995M
Steps from Central Park and Lincoln Center, the former home of the Jewish Guild for the Blind's headquarters has become the tallest building on the Upper West Side. The sculptural form reflects Central Park's natural geology, and all two-bedroom to full-floor homes feature soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and custom kitchens by Smallbone of Devizes. Select units have private loggias with views of Central Park, and all residents have access to amenities that include a landscaped terrace, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a fitness center, sports courts, a bowling alley, a golf simulator, and a Sky Lounge. Move-ins are expected to begin soon.
50 West 66th Street, November 2024 (CityRealty)
50 West 66th Street, #51E
$54,000,000
Central Park West | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 6,942 ft2
50 West 66th Street, #51E (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
100 Claremont Avenue
Developed by Lend Lease and L+M | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and SLCE
42 stories | 175 units | 14 availabilities from $1.315 million
Claremont Hall (Binyan Studios)
In the heart of the Union Theological Seminary's Morningside Heights campus, the Robert A.M. Stern-designed Claremont Hall has usurped Vandewater (see below) as the tallest building north of Central Park. The architecture was designed to complement that of the Union Theological Seminary, and the seminary's dining hall has been transformed into an indoor saltwater lap pool with original Gothic ceilings and chandeliers. However, all units feature high-end finishes and top-of-the-line appliances, and are situated on top of several floors of academic space so as to make the most of the views. In addition to the pool, amenities include a courtyard, fitness center with separate movement studio, library, children's playroom, and lounge with terrace access.
Claremont Hall, #10G (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Developed by Sackman Enterprises | Design by SLCE Architects
22 stories | 17 units | 5 availabilities from $4.95M
15 West 96th Street
When it was on the drawing board, the design of this building just outside the Central Park West Historic District was derided as a "bland box o'condos." However, the views of Central Park from the apartments within more than make up for that. The apartments start on the sixth floor, culminating in a top-floor duplex, and the vast majority have private outdoor space. Amenities include a fitness center, children's playroom, and lounge.
Fifteen Off-The-Park, #23
$6,850,000
Central Park West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,662 ft2
Fifteen Off-The-Park, #23 (Serhant)
250 West 96th Street
Developed by JVP Development | Design by Stephen B. Jacobs Group and Thomas Juul-Hansen
20 stories | 131 units | 11 availabilities from $1.405 million
96+Broadway (Compass)
When 96+Broadway was in the works, Van Nguyen of JVP Development Group announced his intention to move into the building upon completion. It is hard to say which aspect was key in drawing him: the interiors by Thomas Juul-Hansen with high-end, organic finishes; an expansive amenity package that includes a basement-level pool, a regulation squash court, a music practice room, and a rooftop terrace; or a prime Upper West Side location near Central Park, Riverside Park, gourmet supermarkets, cultural institutions, and local and express transportation.
96+Broadway, #3A (Compass)
218 West 103rd Street
Developed by Toll Brothers | Design by Hill West Architects
13 stories | 81 units | 11 availabilities from $949,500
The Rockwell (Toll Brothers)
The pandemic-induced lockdown led to discussions of turning hotels into residential units, but that is not what has happened with the controversial Marrakech Hotel: Shortly after the city settled with its landlord for illegally running the prewar residential building as a budget hotel, Toll Brothers bought the site for $44 million and proceeded to demolish the building so a new condo could rise.
Closings are now underway on the one- to three-bedroom apartments with open layouts, high ceilings, kitchens with Poliform cabinetry and integrated Thermador appliances, and luxe primary suites. Amenities include a fitness center, a lounge, a dining room with catering kitchen, a children's playroom, a music practice room, and a rooftop terrace.
Closings are now underway on the one- to three-bedroom apartments with open layouts, high ceilings, kitchens with Poliform cabinetry and integrated Thermador appliances, and luxe primary suites. Amenities include a fitness center, a lounge, a dining room with catering kitchen, a children's playroom, a music practice room, and a rooftop terrace.
The Rockwell, #6H (Toll Brothers Real Estate Inc)
211 West 84th Street
Developed by Naftali Group | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
45 units | 18 stories | 9 availabilities from $2.425M
The Henry (Compass)
Following its recent successes on the Upper East Side with The Benson and The Bellemont, Naftali Group looked to the Upper West Side and bought a parcel of buildings from 207-221 West 84th Street for $71 million. The pandemic and a longtime holdout delayed construction for a while, but work is now underway with over $170 million in contracts signed to date.
All three- to six-bedroom units feature oversized windows, white oak floors, kitchens with honed Calacatta marble countertops and high-end appliances, primary baths with rain showers and radiant heated floors, and in-unit laundry. Amenities include an attended lobby, a private porte-cochere, a fitness center, a two-lane bowling alley, basketball and pickleball courts, and a roof terrace with a bocce court and outdoor kitchen.
All three- to six-bedroom units feature oversized windows, white oak floors, kitchens with honed Calacatta marble countertops and high-end appliances, primary baths with rain showers and radiant heated floors, and in-unit laundry. Amenities include an attended lobby, a private porte-cochere, a fitness center, a two-lane bowling alley, basketball and pickleball courts, and a roof terrace with a bocce court and outdoor kitchen.
The Henry, #10EAST (Compass)
Developed by Wafra Inc. | Design by Emery Roth (original) and BP Architects (renovation)
16 stories | 132 units | 18 availabilities from $1.015 million
Nearly 100 years after 720 West End Avenue was constructed as the Hotel Marcy, sales are underway on the condo conversion. The Renaissance Revival-style facade has been restored to its original glory while the apartments inside feature interiors by Thomas Juul-Hansen, bespoke architectural details, custom kitchens by Boffi, and spa-like primary baths. Select units have private terraces, and all residents have access to approximately 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. These include a fitness center with yoga studio, a multipurpose area for squash and basketball, a library, a dining room, and outdoor terraces and courtyards.
720 West End Avenue, #11F
$2,945,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,481 ft2
720 West End Avenue, #11F (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Developed by Rabina | Design by Goldner & Goldner (original) and CetraRuddy (renovation)
16 stories | 132 units | 6 availabilities from $1.43 million
As per the rent laws of 2019, 51 percent of rental tenants must agree to buy before a conversion to a condo or co-op can take place. However, plans to convert 393 West End Avenue were filed before the new laws took effect, allowing for a rare, Landmarks-approved, prewar condo conversion on the Upper West Side. Interiors feature restored tray ceilings, white chevron oak floors, open chef's kitchens, and marble-clad primary baths. Garden-level amenities include an attended lobby, a fitness center with movement studio, a Club Room lounge, an enchanted forest-inspired children's playroom, and a Great Room with banquettes, private nooks, and access to a courtyard.
393 West End Avenue, #5G
$1,550,000 (-1.6%)
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 995 ft2
393 West End Avenue, #5G (Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing LLC)
Developed by Ekstein Development Group and CMC Development Group | Design by Jonathan F. Capen (original) and DXAStudio (renovation)
7 stories | 6 units | 5 availabilities from $1.43 million
140 West 81st Street (Modlin Group)
When the Romanesque Revival-style church at 140 West 81st Street was converted to residential use, much of the facade was restored. This resulted in expansive apartments with soaring ceilings and one-of-a-kind architectural details. All units feature interiors by Studio Sofeld and kitchens with premium appliances from Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele. Private storage is included in the sale of each unit, and additional amenities include an attended lobby and a fitness center with Technogym equipment.
140 West 81st Street, #2B
$6,995,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 2,802 ft2
140 West 81st Street, #2B (Modlin Group LLC)
155 West 68th Street
Developed by Dorchester Association | Design by Rick A. Share Architects (renovation)
683 units | 34 stories | 11 availabilities from $630K
155W68 (Douglas Elliman)
Sixty years after 155 West 68th Street was constructed as Dorchester Towers, real estate investment firm Ogden Capital announced plans to sell the 324 units it owns in the building. Current residents had first crack at the offerings (h/t The Real Deal), and sales officially commenced in fall 2024. The apartments feature oversized windows, ample storage, stylish baths, contemporary kitchens with modern cabinetry and appliances, and individual climate control.
Amenities at this full-service building include a landscaped driveway, a renovated lobby, a fully equipped fitness center, a business center, laundry rooms on floors 2-22, and a landscaped roof terrace. Another perk is an Upper West Side address near Lincoln Center, Central Park, Riverside Park South, AMC Lincoln Square 13, popular local restaurants and retail, and multiple public transportation options.
Amenities at this full-service building include a landscaped driveway, a renovated lobby, a fully equipped fitness center, a business center, laundry rooms on floors 2-22, and a landscaped roof terrace. Another perk is an Upper West Side address near Lincoln Center, Central Park, Riverside Park South, AMC Lincoln Square 13, popular local restaurants and retail, and multiple public transportation options.
155W68, #722 (Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing LLC)
150 West 82nd Street
Developed by Slate Property Group and GreenOak Real Estate | Design by BKSK Architects
10 stories | 27 units | 1 availability for $3.595M
All images of The Marlow via Core Group NYC
The Marlow was originally designed by George Pelham in 1926, and converted to a condo in 2021 with unanimous Landmarks approval. The limestone and brick facade was carefully restored, and design power couple Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent styled a model unit after this was complete. All units feature airy Great Rooms, sophisticated kitchens, sizable bedrooms, and luxurious baths. Amenities include a private garden, fitness center, lounge, children's playroom, and roof terrace with grills, dining and lounging areas, and gorgeous city views.
The Marlow, #8J (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
470 Columbus Avenue
Developed by Roe Corporation | Design by BKSK Architects
8 stories | 7 units | 2 availabilities from $8.45 million
Rendering via Depict
It took a few Landmarks hearings before it could proceed, but Charlotte of the Upper West Side is the fourth ground-up building to rise in the Central Park West Historic District in the past 30 years. The building pays respectful tribute to the classic architecture around it, and is underpinned by an infrastructure that conforms to Passive House standards. The collection of full-floor four-bedroom units features expansive living/dining/kitchen areas, operable and triple-layered floor-to-ceiling windows, high-end non-toxic materials and finishes, bespoke kitchens with energy-efficient appliances, and their own state-of-the-art energy recovery ventilation systems. The amenity spaces include a state-of-the-art fitness center, professional-grade golf and sports simulator, pet spa, and supplemental laundry room; they also have separate, independent ventilation systems.
Charlotte of the Upper West Side, #3
$8,450,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 3,570 ft2
Charlotte of the Upper West Side, #3 (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
Developed by Alchemy Properties | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and COOKFOX
18 stories | 58 units | No public availabilities
378 West End Avenue via Alchemy Properties
Down the block from the landmarked West End Collegiate Church, a new 18-story tower was combined with a Schwartz & Gross-designed building dating back to 1915 to create a new condominium. The project has the blessing of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the context-sensitive design is underscored by advanced air and water filtering systems, copper-handle gym equipment, copper alloy door handles in common areas, and touchless entry to residences. The majority of apartments have direct elevator access, and amenities include a half basketball court, squash court, 75’ saltwater pool, sports simulator, reading room, music room and recording studio, club room with screening lounge and billiards table, garden terrace, bike room, and private garage with covered drop-off. The building is almost completely sold out.
251 West 91st Street
Developed by Adam America | Design by ODA Architecture
13 stories | 33 units | 8 availabilities from $2.95 million
The Westly (Reuveni LLC)
A few blocks down from 212 West 93rd Street (see below), another ODA-designed condominium has taken the Upper West Side by storm. Some locals have described Era as "a big, ugly cantilever," but the Department of Buildings noted that the project was in compliance with building codes and zoning regulations. There are no more than four units per floor, and all feature high ceilings, oversized windows, kitchens with custom Italian cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances, and sumptuous primary baths. Amenities include a bike room, central laundry room, children’s playroom, teen lounge, pet washing station, music practice room, fitness center with yoga room, lounge, and roof deck with outdoor pool.
The Westly, #17B
$4,475,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,065 ft2
The Westly, #17B (Reuveni LLC)
Developed by Adam America | Design by ODA Architecture
19 stories | 44 units | 1 availability for $15 million
Just north of The Westly (see above), Adam America and ODA teamed up on another project. The size of the windows was evident early on, promising abundant natural light, and The Real Deal notes that the hand-laid masonry facade features energy-efficient exterior walls. It is now open for immediate occupancy, and amenities include an indoor basketball/soccer court, a screening room, a roof lounge with an outdoor kitchen, an indoor residential lounge, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, and private storage rooms.
2505 Broadway, #PENTHOUSE
$15,000,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,103 ft2
2505 Broadway, #PENTHOUSE (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
15 West 61st Street
Developed by AvalonBay Communities | Design by Skidmore Owings & Merrill
33 stories | 160 units | 2 availabilities from $1.295 million
All images of The Park Loggia via The Corcoran Group
Down the street from Lincoln Center, the Park Loggia has risen on the former site of the American Bible Society's headquarters. Skidmore Owings & Merrill designed the onetime Brutalist building as well as its luxurious replacement, which was named in honor of the private loggias at the top. Residences feature oversized windows, wide-plank white oak floors, open layouts, chef's kitchens, and marble baths. A small-form Target is in the base of the building, and approximately 20,000 square feet of amenities includes a fitness center with yoga studio, a lounge with fireplace and dining room, a children's playroom, a screening room, a performance space, a music practice room, a landscaped garden, and a lawn with grilling area and pergola.
The Park Loggia, #3D (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
Developed and designed by Tamarkin Properties
8 stories | 13 units | 3 availabilities from $9.9 million
All images of 555 West End Avenue via Compass
555 West End Avenue was originally built in 1908 as a private Catholic school; more than 100 years later, its massive proportions, soaring ceilings, and tall windows would prove as ideal for high-end residential living as for an academic environment. The conversion was completed with the blessing of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the elaborate facade was beautifully restored as a discreet penthouse was added and minor alterations were made. The school's library and gymnasium are now expansive condominiums with one-of-a-kind kitchens by Christopher Peacock, spa-like baths, and endless storage space. Amenities include an attended lobby with cold storage and stroller valet, state-of-the-art fitness center, and lounge with pool table and wet bar.
555 West End Avenue, #TheSolarium
$18,000,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,420 ft2
555 West End Avenue, #TheSolarium (Sothebys International Realty)
225 West 86th Street
Developed by HFZ Capital Group | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Group
14 stories | 215 units | 4 availabilities from $6.2 million
All images of The Belnord via HFZ Capital Group
The Belnord has gained new attention as the exterior stand-in for the fictional Arconia on hit TV show Only Murders in the Building, but was named a New York City Landmark before the series was ever conceived. Robert A.M. Stern Architects was at the helm of the full-block building's conversion to condos, and its lushly landscaped central courtyard was restored by Edmund Hollander Landscape Architects.
Approximately 9,000 square feet of new amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, double-height sports court, children's playroom, teen room, and club lounge with fireplace and separate dining room. A collection of two- through five-bedroom apartments boasts formal entrance galleries, high ceilings, state-of-the-art eat-in kitchens, and lavish bedroom suites with impressive closet space and luxe baths.
Approximately 9,000 square feet of new amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, double-height sports court, children's playroom, teen room, and club lounge with fireplace and separate dining room. A collection of two- through five-bedroom apartments boasts formal entrance galleries, high ceilings, state-of-the-art eat-in kitchens, and lavish bedroom suites with impressive closet space and luxe baths.
The Belnord, #M01
$10,450,000 (-4.1%)
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 4,550 ft2
The Belnord, #M01 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
200 Amsterdam Avenue
Developed by SJP Properties and Mitsui Fudosan America | Design by Elkus Manfredi
52 stories | 112 units | 7 availabilities from $4.395 million
All images of 200 Amsterdam Avenue via Binyan Studios
200 Amsterdam has been outstripped as the Upper West Side's tallest building by 50 West 66th Street (see above), but its distinctive crown and soaring height still make an impression in the local skyline. All units enjoy incredible light, far-reaching views, open layouts, contemporary kitchens, and marble baths. Residents receive a complimentary one-year membership to the nearby Lincoln Center, and amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, lap pool and spa area, children's playroom, professional-grade rehearsal room, wood-paneled library, and club room with billiards table. A penthouse in the building has been featured on hit TV show Succession and in the forthcoming film Babygirl.
200 Amsterdam, #48
$18,495,000 (-2.6%)
Lincoln Center | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 3,933 ft2
200 Amsterdam, #48 (Serhant)
10 Riverside Boulevard
Developed by GID Development Group | Design by Richard Meier & Partners with Hill West Architects
36 stories | 56 units | No public availabilities
All images of One Waterline Square via The Corcoran Group
One Waterline Square is one of three towers comprising the new Waterline Square development where Midtown West becomes the Upper West Side. It is the southernmost tower in the development and well positioned for residents to enjoy jaw-dropping views of the Hudson River and the city skyline through walls of windows. Interiors boast open layouts, custom windowed kitchens with Italian cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances, and bespoke baths. A suite of amenities starts on the 15th floor and includes a private dining room, lounge spaces, and access to an outdoor terrace; additionally, residents have access to the 100,000-square-foot Waterline Club connecting the buildings and containing amenities to cater to seemingly every sport, lifestyle, and interest.
30 Riverside Boulevard
Developed by GID Development Group | Design by Kohn Pedersen Fox with Hill West Architects
38 stories | 160 units | 2 availabilities from $3.35 million
Two Waterline Square (Evan Joseph)
Two Waterline Square is distinguished by its impressive scale and series of ascending setback terraces. The building is home to Cipriani Group's first-ever food hall and luxurious condominiums with interiors by Yabu Pushelberg, floor-to-ceiling windows, custom Italian kitchens, and high-end baths. The building's private amenities, which include a Great Room, lounge, dining room, and sun deck, are situated on the 22nd floor to make the most of light and views. Like One Waterline Square (see above), residents have access to the myriad amenity offerings of the 100,000-square-foot Waterline Club.
Two Waterline Square, #20J
$3,350,000 (-4%)
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,162 ft2
Two Waterline Square, #20J (Corcoran Group)
639 West 59th Street
Developed by GID Development Group | Design by Rafael Vinoly with Hill West Architects
34 stories | 244 units | 6 availabilities from $7,160/month
Three Waterline Square (Evan Joseph)
Three Waterline Square via Corcoran
In the Waterline Square community, Three Waterline Square stands out with its sloping elevations and angled rooflines. All units feature sophisticated interiors by Groves and Co., floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet kitchens, and spa-like baths. In addition to private amenities with terraces overlooking spectacular river and skyline views, residents have access to the myriad athletic, artistic, leisure, and social offerings of The Waterline Club. Additionally, the building is home to a new outpost of Empellon Taqueria.
Developed by DNA Development | Design by DXA Architects
7 stories | 38 units | 1 availability for $2.99M
All images of 350 West 71st Street via Compass
At 350 West 71st Street, two landmarked buildings were combined into one boutique condominium on a peaceful cul-de-sac near Riverside Park. The historic facades were gracefully restored to their former glory, but the interiors reflect the modern buyer's wishes with open layouts, oversized windows, well-appointed kitchens, sumptuous baths, and in-unit washer/dryers. A contemporary amenity suite includes a fitness center, children's playroom, library with built-in window seats, and landscaped roof terrace with entertaining and dining areas.
350 West 71st Street, #MAISONETTE
$2,990,000 (-8%)
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,100 ft2
350 West 71st Street, #MAISONETTE (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
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212 West 95th Street
Developed by United Management and Certes Partners | Design by CetraRuddy Architects
19 stories | 38 units | 1 availability for $2.495M
All images of Dahlia via Reuveni Real Estate
At Dahlia, all two- through four-bedroom residences feature high ceilings, well-proportioned living space, chic kitchens, bedrooms with generous closet space, and in-unit washer/dryers. Select units have private terraces, and all residents have access to a 5,100-square-foot outdoor terrace with a lounge area for adults and play area for kids. Indoor amenities include a fitness center, music room, children's playroom, teen lounge, pet spa, storage, and bike room.
Dahlia, #4A (Compass)
269 West 87th Street
Developed by Simon Baron Development | Design by FXCollaborative
18 stories | 39 units | 2 availabilities from $1.15 million
All images of West End and Eighty Seven via Nest Seekers
The Art Deco-inspired facade of West End and Eighty Seven was designed as a tasteful homage to the historic Upper West Side architecture around it. The two- to five-bedroom apartments were designed with growing families in mind, and feature interiors by Alexandra Champalimaud, soaring ceilings, bronze-accented windows, gracious proportions, and custom kitchens. Amenities like a library, children's playroom, fitness center, and multi-purpose sports court with rock climbing wall surround a garden courtyard.
West End and Eighty Seven, #3C
$1,150,000 (-8%)
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condop | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,406 ft2
West End and Eighty Seven, #3C (Compass)
543 West 122nd Street
Developed by Savanna | Design by INC Architecture and Design
32 stories | 178 units | 14 availabilities from $1.335M
All images of Vandewater via Halstead
Vandewater was named in honor of an early Upper West Side landowner, and its design was inspired by surrounding Gothic architecture. However, its height, interiors, and amenities were designed with the contemporary buyer in mind. Apartments feature oversized windows, white oak flooring, luxurious baths, in-unit washer/dryers, and a choice of finishes in the well-thought kitchens. Amenities span three stories and 24,000 square feet to offer a double-height lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, 70' lap pool, children's playroom, teen lounge, club/media room, pet spa, practice room, study rooms, and outdoor area with dining and relaxing areas.
Vandewater, #14B (Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing LLC)
212 West 93rd Street
Developed by Landsea Homes and Leyton Properties | Design by ODA Architects
14 stories | 20 units | 3 availabilities from $3.695 million
Images via 212 West 93rd Street
212 West 93rd Street has risen on the former site of Congregation Shaare Zadek's synagogue, and the new building will include a new house of worship with a separate entrance inspired by historic architecture. The design by ODA was conceived as a vertical collection of individual homes, all of which feature interiors by GRADE, oak wood-clad floor-to-ceiling windows, open-concept kitchens, and hardwood floors throughout. Several units have private outdoor space, and amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby, a landscaped roof deck with a fully-equipped kitchen, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, and a children’s playroom.
212W93, #PHA (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
214 West 72nd Street
Developed by SK Development | Design by GreenbergFarrow
21 stories | 20 units | 1 availability for $2.625 million
Interiors via Corcoran
Just outside the West End-Collegiate Historic District, sales are underway at the slender new condominium on the former site of legendary writer Dorothy Parker's childhood home. Fans of her work lobbied to save the Queen Anne-style townhouse, but it had sustained too much damage from the construction of 212 West 72nd Street (see below). However, the building contains a plaque commemorating its predecessor and a photo of the writer in the lobby. It also contains airy apartments with direct elevator access, oversized insulated windows, premium kitchens, and four-fixture primary baths. Amenities include a gym, bike room, children’s playroom, and landscaped roof terrace with views of the Hudson River.
Parker West Condominium, #10
$2,625,000 (-7.1%)
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,477 ft2
Parker West Condominium, #10 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by Centurion Property Advisors | Design by Handel Architects (original) and CetraRuddy (renovation)
24 stories | 126 units | 14 availabilities from $2.075 million
212 West 72nd Street was originally constructed in 2010 as a luxury rental, but CetraRuddy Architects has converted the interiors and amenities to luxury condo standards. The one- through five-bedroom apartments feature airy atmospheres, rich textures, well-optimized storage space, kitchens with Miele appliances, and luxurious primary baths.
Trader Joe's is just an elevator ride away, and amenities include a fitness center with adjacent outdoor terrace, a lounge, a children's playroom, and a roof terrace with stunning sunset views.
212 West 72nd Street, #4L
$2,450,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,420 ft2
212 West 72nd Street, #4L (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
250 West 81st Street
Developed by Alchemy Properties | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
18 stories | 28 units | No public availabilities
All images of Two Fifty West 81st via Alchemy Properties
Two Fifty West 81st's limestone and pale brick facade is a graceful take on the Upper West Side's prewar architecture, but the interiors have been carefully crafted to meet the needs and wants of the modern family. All two- through five-bedroom homes feature oversized windows, gracious foyers, herringbone wood floors, custom kitchens by Smallbone of Devizes, and palatial primary suites. Select units have private terraces, and all residents have access to an amenity suite that includes an attended lobby, fitness center, sports court, golf simulator, music practice room with recording studio, library lounge with catering pantry, and rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen.
164 West 74th Street
Developed by Greystone Development | Design by Barry Rice Architects
8 stories | 14 units | No public availabilities
All images of The Marbury via Compass
In the heart of the Central Park West Historic District, The Marbury has gone from a hotel to the former Phoenix House headquarters to, most recently, a boutique condominium. The Beaux-Arts facade was beautifully restored to its original glory, and the apartments inside enjoy a blend of classic and contemporary touches like high ceilings, large windows, functional and beautiful kitchens, generous closet space, and elegant finishes throughout. Amenities include an attended lobby, landscaped courtyard, fitness center, wine storage, lounge, and wood-paneled private dining room that converts to a billiards room.
Developed by 76 West 105 Holdings LLC | Design by INOA Architecture
6 stories | 2 units | 2 availabilities from $3.95M
The Pearl Townhomes (Serhant)
In sharp contrast to the new multi-family towers on the rise throughout the Upper West Side, The Pearl Townhome only contains two triplex units. The project's architect is INOA Architect, whose founder, Murat Mutlu, has previously worked with Zaha Hadid and Skidmore Owings & Merrill. Amenities will include basement storage space and a roof terrace. The design of the building is in line with its neighbors' height and boasts a masonry facade, but offers a decidedly modern take on Upper West Side architecture. Both units feature expansive proportions, Gaggenau kitchens, private outdoor space, and levels connected by both stairs and private elevator.
The Pearl Townhome, #PH
$3,950,000 (-11.2%)
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,675 ft2
The Pearl Townhome, #PH (Serhant)
1 West 60th Street
Developed by Global Holdings Management Group | Design by SLCE Architects
27 stories | 123 units | 2 availabilities from $15,000/month
Anagram Columbus Circle (Rose Associates)
On the corner of Broadway and West 60th Street, Anagram Columbus Circle is easily distinguished by its curved corner, dark brickwork, and oversized ribbon window. All studio to three-bedroom units feature oversized windows with built-in blackout shades, kitchens with high-end appliances, baths with radiant heated floors, and in-unit washer/dryers. Residents arrive to an attended lobby with package service and special dog treats, and an extensive amenity package includes a fitness center, children’s and teen lounges, a music practice room, a co-working lounge with terrace access, and a penthouse lounge with outdoor terrace, to name but a few.
Anagram Columbus Circle, #25E (Rose Associates)
Developed by DelShah Capital | Design by CetraRuddy
9 stories | 205 units | 8 availabilities from $5,300/month
Across from Morningside Park, the former St. Luke's Hospital building has been transformed into an in-demand Upper West Side rental. The interiors and infrastructure were extensively overhauled, though not at the expense of the Beaux-Arts facade that made it a New York City Landmark. Amenities include 24-hour concierge service, a gym with yoga studio and sauna, a billiards room, a two-story lounge with library and catering kitchen, a children's playroom, a pet spa, a garden, and a roof deck.
Developed by Fetner Properties | Design by SLCE Architects
23 stories | 171 units | 2 availabilities from $5,940/month
Rendering of 266 West 96th Street via Fetner Properties
In May 2024, developer Fetner Properties celebrated the grand opening of its masonry-inspired new rental that rose on the former site of an MTA electrical substation on the Upper West Side. The 171 units range from fully furnished studios to three-bedrooms, and all interiors feature upscale finishes, sustainable appliances, and plank flooring. One-beds and larger have in-unit laundry. Amenities include a fitness center, lounge with coworking pods, a party room, a children's playroom, a pet spa, and two outdoor terraces.
2330 Broadway
Developed by Hines and Welltower | Design by SLCE Architects
17 stories | 162 units
Rendering of 2330 Broadway via ARC Shadow
A state-of-the-art senior living and memory care community is located on the northeast corner of West 85th Street and Broadway. Welltower and SLCE Architects worked together on Sunrise at East 56th Street, the developer's first senior facility in New York, and have come together again for the second. The project features a double-height amenity space on the ground level, and offerings include a spa, homeopathic care center, rooftop garden, and "bistro" where residents can gather for meals and activities.
Developed by NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Design by Dattner Architects
11 stories | 232 units | No current availabilities
145 West 108th Street (Housing Connect)
145 West 108th Street is the first building in a two-phase project from the West Side Federation for Supportive and Senior Housing. An affordable lottery for 79 units took place in spring 2021, and the remainder of the 198 units were reserved for low income, formerly homeless, or special needs households, as referred by city agencies. Residential amenities include bike storage, a children’s playroom, laundry room, media and rec rooms, and outdoor space.
Coming Soon/Non-Residential Projects
Developed by Extell | Design by Stephen B. Jacobs Group
81 units | 9 stories | Completion TBD
Google Streetview of 7 West 66th Street
About two years after Extell purchased the former Disney/ABC campus up the street from 50 West 66th Street (see above), the firm filed plans to build a pair of residential projects (h/t Crain's New York Business). A project at 30 West 67th Street would measure nine stories and 50 units and rise on the current site of a 14-story building. 7 West 66th Street would stand seven stories high with 31 residential units, and represent the conversion of an office building currently on the site. Both projects are expected to offer some low-income housing
Developed by Emmut Properties | Design by Matt Markowitz & Associates (renovation)
143 units | 15 stories | Completion estimated for 2025
45 West 81st Street (Emmut Properties)
The landmarked Excelsior Hotel was a hot spot for watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in its heyday, but never reopened its doors after being shuttered during the pandemic. In late December 2021, developer Emmut Properties purchased the property for nearly $80 million. Permits for an interior renovation were filed in spring 2022. Landmarks approved a penthouse addition with a terrace and solar panels in February 2023; and most recently, an offering plan with a $227 million sellout price for 143 residential units was accepted in July 2024.
As per the offering plan, prices are to start at $656,625 for studios, $955,000 for one-bedrooms, $1,862,000 for two-bedrooms, and $2,697,600 for three-bedrooms. A part-time doorman is expected to be on staff, and amenities are set to include a package room and a central laundry room,
As per the offering plan, prices are to start at $656,625 for studios, $955,000 for one-bedrooms, $1,862,000 for two-bedrooms, and $2,697,600 for three-bedrooms. A part-time doorman is expected to be on staff, and amenities are set to include a package room and a central laundry room,
105 West 81st Street
Developed by West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing | Design by Dattner Architects
12 stories | 84 units | Completion TBD
Google Streetview of 105 West 108th Street
In September 2024, the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing filed permits for an affordable senior housing project similar to its work at 145 West 108th Street (see above). The forthcoming building at 105 West 108th Street is still in predevelopment stages, but it is already known to be on a smaller scale than the previous project while still offering on-site social services for formerly homeless seniors. Demolition permits for the parking garage currently on the site have not yet been filed.
Developed by Global Holdings Management Group | Design by DXA Studio
6 stories | 1 unit | Not currently listed
110 West 88th Street via DXA Studio for Landmarks Preservation Commission
In February 2021, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a new townhouse in the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District. The stone building is one of the taller structures on the block, but falls roughly in line with its nearest neighbor. The Department of Buildings also approved an application for a six-story townhouse in 2016, and floor plans call for a cellar-level home gym and wine room, private terrace off the living room, full-floor primary suite, and rooftop terrace.
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
Developed by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | Design by Diamond Schmitt Architects and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects
Completed in 2022
Rendering via Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
New York Philharmonic's concert hall has been scorned as "an insult to music" almost from the day it opened, but a $550 million renovation changed that with resurfaced walls and reconfigured interiors. Construction was expected to take place around the Philharmonic's season so as to avoid disruption. However, when the Philharmonic was unable to play due to the pandemic, construction proceeded so quickly that the renovations were completed two years ahead of schedule. They also included upgraded HVAC and air filtration systems in response to health and safety concerns.
Etienne Charles' San Juan Hill was the first event to take place, and the New York Philharmonic's homecoming concert took place on October 12, 2022. The 2024-2025 season is in full swing, and celebrity conductor Gustavo Dudamel is set to take over as music and artistic director in 2026.
Etienne Charles' San Juan Hill was the first event to take place, and the New York Philharmonic's homecoming concert took place on October 12, 2022. The 2024-2025 season is in full swing, and celebrity conductor Gustavo Dudamel is set to take over as music and artistic director in 2026.
200 Central Park West
Developed by American Museum of Natural History | Design by Studio Gang
Completed in 2023
Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation (Iwan Baan)
While the Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously signed off on a planned expansion for the American Museum of Natural History, some local activists were not so enthusiastic and sued to block the project, citing the new building's encroachment on Theodore Roosevelt Park. But a judge ruled in favor of the project, and a groundbreaking ceremony took place in June 2019. The new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation opened in spring 2023.
Jeanne Gang's design was inspired by geological canyons and glacial forms, and realizes the museum's longtime ambition of linking all 10 museum buildings for better circulation. Features include the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, the Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium, the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, an Invisible Worlds immersive art experience, a three-story collection core, and a new David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Research Library.
Jeanne Gang's design was inspired by geological canyons and glacial forms, and realizes the museum's longtime ambition of linking all 10 museum buildings for better circulation. Features include the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, the Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium, the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, an Invisible Worlds immersive art experience, a three-story collection core, and a new David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Research Library.
125 West End Avenue
Developed by Taconic Investment Partners and Nuveen Real Estate | Design by Perkins + Will
Completed in spring 2023
West End Labs (JRM Construction Management)
Before Disney departed Lincoln Center for Hudson Square, Taconic Investment Partners and Nuveen Real Estate bought the media company's "West End Campus" for $220 million in August 2019. The resulting life sciences and research laboratory offers some of the largest available lab floor plates in New York, and interiors feature high ceilings and massive windows. The building is underpinned by best-in-class infrastructure and cutting-edge mechanical systems. Amenities include a 300-person conference center and a landscaped roof terrace with Hudson River views.
17 West 60th Street
Developed by The Shefa School | Design by Yu & Associates
Completed in 2024
Rendering of expanded building (Shefa School)
After Extell signed a contract to buy 1855 Broadway from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), 17 West 60th Street was set to be razed to make way for a new project. But after NYIT changed its mind, Extell sold the ground lease on 17 West 60th Street to The Shefa School, which caters to Jewish children with language-based learning disabilities. Their student population has grown nearly tenfold in the past eight years, and the building was expanded and renovated to offer new classrooms, a spacious lobby, a large gym, a second-story atrium, a cafeteria, a beit midrash for study and prayer, gathering spaces for programming and celebrations, and an outdoor play roof.
170 Central Park West
Developed by New York Historical Society | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Completion estimated for 2026
All renderings via Robert A.M. Stern Architects
The New-York Historical Society has sought to expand since 1983, but its status as a "triple landmark" (an individual landmark located in both the Central Park West-76th Street Historic District and the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District) meant this could take place without Landmarks approval. In summer 2021, the historical society got exactly that when its plans received unanimous approval for what one commissioner called "a textbook proposal."
The historical society purchased a parcel of land in the 1930s for the express purpose of building an annex. The quarry that provided stone for the original design is still open and able to provide materials for the expansion. A groundbreaking ceremony took place in summer 2021 and construction officially commenced in 2023.
Between Landmarks' approval and the present day, the venerable institution rebranded itself as the New York Historical. Upon completion, the expansion will feature the new Tang Wing for American Democracy, new gallery and classroom space, greater on-site conservation space, new office space, an outdoor sculpture garden, and a top-floor gallery that will host the American LGBTQ+ Museum, the first of its kind in the United States. The groundbreaking ceremony for the American LBGTQ+ Museum took place in December 2024.
The historical society purchased a parcel of land in the 1930s for the express purpose of building an annex. The quarry that provided stone for the original design is still open and able to provide materials for the expansion. A groundbreaking ceremony took place in summer 2021 and construction officially commenced in 2023.
Between Landmarks' approval and the present day, the venerable institution rebranded itself as the New York Historical. Upon completion, the expansion will feature the new Tang Wing for American Democracy, new gallery and classroom space, greater on-site conservation space, new office space, an outdoor sculpture garden, and a top-floor gallery that will host the American LGBTQ+ Museum, the first of its kind in the United States. The groundbreaking ceremony for the American LBGTQ+ Museum took place in December 2024.
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361 Central Park West
Developed by Children's Museum of Manhattan | Design by FXCollaborative
Completion estimated for 2028
Rendering via FXCollaborative for Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Upper West Side is an excellent neighborhood for families, but the Children's Museum of Manhattan is such a popular destination for families all over New York that its current address at 212 West 83rd Street is "at capacity." To that end, the museum purchased a Beaux-Arts church for $45 million and has been working to create a state-of-the-art facility in the landmarked structure.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission expressed concerns about a rooftop addition and the preservation of original stained glass windows, but unanimously approved the project in June 2020, with Commissioner Adi Shamir-Baron describing it as "an outstanding adaptive reuse project." In October 2024, the museum announced that philanthropist Laurie Tisch had donated $50 million to the $300 million capital campaign for the new location.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission expressed concerns about a rooftop addition and the preservation of original stained glass windows, but unanimously approved the project in June 2020, with Commissioner Adi Shamir-Baron describing it as "an outstanding adaptive reuse project." In October 2024, the museum announced that philanthropist Laurie Tisch had donated $50 million to the $300 million capital campaign for the new location.
2651-2657 Broadway
Developed by Klosed Properties | Designer TBA
Completion TBA
Google Earth streetview of 2651-2657 Broadway
In December 2021, developer Klosed Properties bought the seven-story building on the corner of Broadway and West 101st Street from hotelier Hank Freid for $15.5 million. The building currently contains three retail spaces and 125 residential units; at the time of the sale, there were only five SRO tenants. Klosed Properties principal Steven Kachanian is well aware of the building's conversion potential to Class A apartments.
Fordham University Master Plan
West 62nd Street
Developed by Fordham University
Completion estimated for 2032
Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus was designed to accommodate 3,500 students, but would come to serve more than twice that between commuter students and on-campus residents. In 2009, the City Planning Commission approved an expansion as well as a plan to pay for it by selling private developers the rights to build residential towers on the property. Since then, recent rentals The Encore and Hawthorn Park have opened along the east side of Amsterdam Avenue, a new Fordham Law School building opened in 2014, and the old law school building has been transformed into a state-of-the-art facility with a three-story library, a student lounge, event centers, spacious lecture halls, and student services. Renovations are not currently being pursued, but have not been ruled out.
Site plan via NYC Department of Buildings
320 West 66th Street
Developed by Taconic Investment Partners and Nuveen Real Estate | Designer TBA
Completion TBA
Directly behind the one-time Disney building that has become a life sciences laboratory (see above), plans are less clear for a studio building at 360 West 66th Street and a property known as "Lot 61." A rendering published by ArsLonga depicts a pair of tall, glassy towers rising on the site that could rival the area's tallest buildings. This is unlikely to be the final design, not least because of preservationists' worries.
Frederick Douglass Houses Infill Development
825 Columbus Avenue
Developed by NYC Housing Authority
In March 2013, the New York City Housing Authority released details of a plan to lease three parcels of land in the Frederick Douglass housing project to private developers in a move that would add mixed-income housing units (20 percent of which would be affordable) and generate revenue for fixing up the existing buildings. The buildings would go on top of a resident garden and two current parking lots, much to the chagrin of some residents.
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