Before the COVID-19 epidemic swept New York, new developments touted mind-boggling arrays of amenities and close proximity to the city's hot spots as major selling points. However, as part of the effort to flatten the curve, many public places have closed and shared amenity spaces have followed suit to keep residents safe.
And yet, despite being suddenly confined to their apartments, residents of some of the city's newest condos still have an enviable amenity: a front-row seat to the world's most iconic skyline. The views from the oversized windows offer jaw-dropping backdrops for video calls and inspire "webcam envy" in clients, colleagues, and friends. From the Empire State Building's light show to the landmarks being lit up in blue on Thursdays, these buildings were designed to make the most of it all.
From one end of New York to another, designers have gone to great lengths and heights to allow for postcard-perfect views skyline views. But ironically enough, sometimes the best way to enjoy the best of Manhattan is to get out of the borough. For that reason, we include buildings in Brooklyn, Long Island City, and even New Jersey.
And yet, despite being suddenly confined to their apartments, residents of some of the city's newest condos still have an enviable amenity: a front-row seat to the world's most iconic skyline. The views from the oversized windows offer jaw-dropping backdrops for video calls and inspire "webcam envy" in clients, colleagues, and friends. From the Empire State Building's light show to the landmarks being lit up in blue on Thursdays, these buildings were designed to make the most of it all.
From one end of New York to another, designers have gone to great lengths and heights to allow for postcard-perfect views skyline views. But ironically enough, sometimes the best way to enjoy the best of Manhattan is to get out of the borough. For that reason, we include buildings in Brooklyn, Long Island City, and even New Jersey.
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All images of 130 William via The Corcoran Group
From the listing:
Loggia 57C is a three bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home featuring ceilings up to 11 feet and a generous private outdoor space. Oversized arched windows with elegant bronze detailing frame panoramic river and New York City skyline views on all sides. The outdoor loggia spans the full width of the residence, reaching nearly 80 feet. Interior finishes include wide-plank white oak flooring and oil rubbed bronze fixtures custom designed by Sir David Adjaye. The living and dining area with direct loggia access boasts an open kitchen with custom Pedini Italian textured blackened oak cabinetry with blackened steel insets and Salvatori Pietra Cardosa marble countertops. Virtual tours are available for this unit. See full details here.
Loggia 57C is a three bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home featuring ceilings up to 11 feet and a generous private outdoor space. Oversized arched windows with elegant bronze detailing frame panoramic river and New York City skyline views on all sides. The outdoor loggia spans the full width of the residence, reaching nearly 80 feet. Interior finishes include wide-plank white oak flooring and oil rubbed bronze fixtures custom designed by Sir David Adjaye. The living and dining area with direct loggia access boasts an open kitchen with custom Pedini Italian textured blackened oak cabinetry with blackened steel insets and Salvatori Pietra Cardosa marble countertops. Virtual tours are available for this unit. See full details here.
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From the listing:
This distinctive combination residence boasts triple northern, eastern, and southern exposures, with views of the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, and Downtown Brooklyn. Combining the elegance of natural materials with the warm, inviting aesthetics of California modernism, the grand-scaled home was designed for entertaining and boasts 8" wide-plank oak flooring, 9'2" ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The corner great room with majestic New York Harbor and Downtown Brooklyn views elegantly unfolds into the dining room which can comfortably accommodate ten guests for a formal sit-down dinner. Virtual tours are available for this unit. See full details here.
This distinctive combination residence boasts triple northern, eastern, and southern exposures, with views of the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, and Downtown Brooklyn. Combining the elegance of natural materials with the warm, inviting aesthetics of California modernism, the grand-scaled home was designed for entertaining and boasts 8" wide-plank oak flooring, 9'2" ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The corner great room with majestic New York Harbor and Downtown Brooklyn views elegantly unfolds into the dining room which can comfortably accommodate ten guests for a formal sit-down dinner. Virtual tours are available for this unit. See full details here.
All images of Avora via Weichert Realtors
From the listing:
Extraordinary duplex penthouse with almost 2700 square feet of living space! Private rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the New York City skyline and Hudson River. This incredible space has two levels of living connected by a glass rail staircase. Incredible finishes include wood floors, stone waterfall counters, contemporary cabinetry, porcelain tile, high-end stainless steel appliances and custom selected hardware and fittings. Just steps away from the NY Waterway Ferry Terminal offering a stress-free ride to Midtown Manhattan as well as routes to Pier 11 at Wall St. and World Financial Center. Redefining modern luxury and style, with upscale interior finishes, private balconies and terraces maximizing majestic NYC views. See full details here.
Extraordinary duplex penthouse with almost 2700 square feet of living space! Private rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the New York City skyline and Hudson River. This incredible space has two levels of living connected by a glass rail staircase. Incredible finishes include wood floors, stone waterfall counters, contemporary cabinetry, porcelain tile, high-end stainless steel appliances and custom selected hardware and fittings. Just steps away from the NY Waterway Ferry Terminal offering a stress-free ride to Midtown Manhattan as well as routes to Pier 11 at Wall St. and World Financial Center. Redefining modern luxury and style, with upscale interior finishes, private balconies and terraces maximizing majestic NYC views. See full details here.
All images of 180 East 88th Street via The Corcoran Group
From the listing:
Residence 24B at 180 East 88 is an expansive corner condo with 14' ceilings, surrounded by panoramic views to the north, west, and south. Pre-war style inspired details begin in the elliptical entry gallery with coved ceilings and custom plaster wainscoting complemented by an oval pattern inset into the herringbone flooring. The attention to detail is highlighted by the custom-designed plaster baseboard wainscoting, picture rail, and plaster coved details in the great room and dining area with Admonter 7.5-inch-wide Austrian white oak floor, and expansive nine-foot tall tilt & turn Albertini windows framed within the exterior facade comprised of handmade, hand-set, Kolumba brick from Denmark. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See full details here.
Residence 24B at 180 East 88 is an expansive corner condo with 14' ceilings, surrounded by panoramic views to the north, west, and south. Pre-war style inspired details begin in the elliptical entry gallery with coved ceilings and custom plaster wainscoting complemented by an oval pattern inset into the herringbone flooring. The attention to detail is highlighted by the custom-designed plaster baseboard wainscoting, picture rail, and plaster coved details in the great room and dining area with Admonter 7.5-inch-wide Austrian white oak floor, and expansive nine-foot tall tilt & turn Albertini windows framed within the exterior facade comprised of handmade, hand-set, Kolumba brick from Denmark. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See full details here.
All images of Central Park Tower via Elliman
From the listing:
Experience the ultimate in privacy and luxury living in this grand full-floor residence at Central Park Tower. This expansive home in the sky features over 100 feet of Central Park frontage. The custom-designed curtain wall frames Central Park views to the north, the famed Manhattan skyline to the south and the City's waterways to the east and west. The gracious entry foyer leads to a grand salon that provides the quintessential setting for formal entertaining. This vast, 1,550-square-foot room is the centerpiece of this exceptional home, with soaring 11'4" ceilings and unobstructed views in three directions. See full details here.
Experience the ultimate in privacy and luxury living in this grand full-floor residence at Central Park Tower. This expansive home in the sky features over 100 feet of Central Park frontage. The custom-designed curtain wall frames Central Park views to the north, the famed Manhattan skyline to the south and the City's waterways to the east and west. The gracious entry foyer leads to a grand salon that provides the quintessential setting for formal entertaining. This vast, 1,550-square-foot room is the centerpiece of this exceptional home, with soaring 11'4" ceilings and unobstructed views in three directions. See full details here.
All images of The Centrale via Elliman
From the listing:
Privacy is ensured in this Champalimaud designed full-floor tower residence at The Centrale, offering iconic landmark views such as Central Park, the Chrysler Building, and the East River through 10' floor-to-ceiling windows. This home begins with white oak flooring throughout, leading from the entry foyer into an expansive open living and dining concept complete with a chef's kitchen offering honed Capri marble countertops, backsplash, and a waterfall island with ample room for seating and entertaining. See full details here.
Privacy is ensured in this Champalimaud designed full-floor tower residence at The Centrale, offering iconic landmark views such as Central Park, the Chrysler Building, and the East River through 10' floor-to-ceiling windows. This home begins with white oak flooring throughout, leading from the entry foyer into an expansive open living and dining concept complete with a chef's kitchen offering honed Capri marble countertops, backsplash, and a waterfall island with ample room for seating and entertaining. See full details here.
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All images of One Manhattan Square via Extell
From the listing:
Live amongst the clouds in The Skyscape Collection at One Manhattan Square. This home offers excellence throughout its 2,347 square feet, and features triple exposures and 270 degree panoramic views of the East River, New York Harbor, Financial District and the Midtown Manhattan skyline. A gracious entry foyer places you directly in the center of the home, with its gracious open living space to one side, and the three spacious bedrooms to the other. The southwest and northwest corner living and dining room features walls of floor to ceiling windows and plenty of space for entertaining. See full details here.
Live amongst the clouds in The Skyscape Collection at One Manhattan Square. This home offers excellence throughout its 2,347 square feet, and features triple exposures and 270 degree panoramic views of the East River, New York Harbor, Financial District and the Midtown Manhattan skyline. A gracious entry foyer places you directly in the center of the home, with its gracious open living space to one side, and the three spacious bedrooms to the other. The southwest and northwest corner living and dining room features walls of floor to ceiling windows and plenty of space for entertaining. See full details here.
All images of Brooklyn Point via Extell
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Residence 61E is a spacious, corner three bedroom home with oversized windows and unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline, waterways and Fort Greene Park. The expansive kitchen features cerused oak cabinetry, quartz slab countertops, and Miele appliances including a 5-burner gas range, 36" French door refrigerator, speed oven, whole bean coffee machine, and Sub Zero wine storage. Residents may select between satin copper or brushed nickel Waterworks fixtures and a light or dark palette for the custom kitchen cabinetry and white oak wood flooring. Virtual tours of the sales and design gallery are now available. See full details here.
Residence 61E is a spacious, corner three bedroom home with oversized windows and unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline, waterways and Fort Greene Park. The expansive kitchen features cerused oak cabinetry, quartz slab countertops, and Miele appliances including a 5-burner gas range, 36" French door refrigerator, speed oven, whole bean coffee machine, and Sub Zero wine storage. Residents may select between satin copper or brushed nickel Waterworks fixtures and a light or dark palette for the custom kitchen cabinetry and white oak wood flooring. Virtual tours of the sales and design gallery are now available. See full details here.
All images of 111 West 57th Street via Elliman
From the listing:
This spectacular full floor Tower Residence boasts 3,873 square feet of beautifully proportioned interior space designed for contemporary living on a grand scale. The expansive, formal central entrance gallery has white macauba stone floors and offers views to both north and south. Grand double doors open into the spectacular Great Room which boasts monumental ceiling heights of 14 feet and intricate parquet floors in solid fumed smoke-gray oak. Floor-to-ceiling windows framed in bronze showcase dramatic views of Central Park that are unobstructed and perfectly centered. See full details here.
This spectacular full floor Tower Residence boasts 3,873 square feet of beautifully proportioned interior space designed for contemporary living on a grand scale. The expansive, formal central entrance gallery has white macauba stone floors and offers views to both north and south. Grand double doors open into the spectacular Great Room which boasts monumental ceiling heights of 14 feet and intricate parquet floors in solid fumed smoke-gray oak. Floor-to-ceiling windows framed in bronze showcase dramatic views of Central Park that are unobstructed and perfectly centered. See full details here.
All images of Skyline Tower via Modern Spaces
From the listing:
The high-floor home with a southwestern exposure is highlighted by incredible panoramic views of Manhattan and the East River. You'll be thrilled with the distinctive European white oak engineered wood floors and spacious living room that welcomes in the outside with abundant natural light pouring in through the large curtain wall-style windows. The oversized master suite includes a roomy walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom with walk-in shower. A balcony adds to the residences appeal; enjoy your morning coffee there and watch the sunset later. The amazing view captures the downtown to midtown NYC skyline with all those iconic buildings, from the Freedom Tower to the Chrysler Building. See full details here.
The high-floor home with a southwestern exposure is highlighted by incredible panoramic views of Manhattan and the East River. You'll be thrilled with the distinctive European white oak engineered wood floors and spacious living room that welcomes in the outside with abundant natural light pouring in through the large curtain wall-style windows. The oversized master suite includes a roomy walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom with walk-in shower. A balcony adds to the residences appeal; enjoy your morning coffee there and watch the sunset later. The amazing view captures the downtown to midtown NYC skyline with all those iconic buildings, from the Freedom Tower to the Chrysler Building. See full details here.
All images of 99 Hudson via The Marketing Directors
From the listing:
Residence 6610 features a modern and comfortable open plan design, floor-to-ceiling windows, wide oak flooring, front-load washer/dryer, and an energy-efficient heating and cooling system with individual climate controls. Experience a gourmet kitchen with custom white lacquer cabinetry imported from Pordenone, Italy, waterfall island with Quartz stone countertop, and premium-grade appliances by Bosch. Indulge in spa-like bathrooms with imported ceramic Statuario flooring and wall tiles, fixtures by Kohler, and a generously sized walk-in shower in the master, and a soaking tub in the second. See full details here.
Residence 6610 features a modern and comfortable open plan design, floor-to-ceiling windows, wide oak flooring, front-load washer/dryer, and an energy-efficient heating and cooling system with individual climate controls. Experience a gourmet kitchen with custom white lacquer cabinetry imported from Pordenone, Italy, waterfall island with Quartz stone countertop, and premium-grade appliances by Bosch. Indulge in spa-like bathrooms with imported ceramic Statuario flooring and wall tiles, fixtures by Kohler, and a generously sized walk-in shower in the master, and a soaking tub in the second. See full details here.
All renderings of 200 Amsterdam Avenue via Binyan Studios
From the listing:
Designed by Elkus Manfredi as a 21st-century interpretation of the citys iconic pre-war towers, with interiors by Cetra Ruddy, 200 Amsterdam Avenue has 112 condominium units within. Apartments have breathtaking city, river and Central Park views, gracious layouts and high ceilings in the style of pre-war apartment buildings, plus zoned central heating, cooling and air filtration systems for individual climate control, sound attenuation technology and in-unit laundry facilities. See full details here.
Designed by Elkus Manfredi as a 21st-century interpretation of the citys iconic pre-war towers, with interiors by Cetra Ruddy, 200 Amsterdam Avenue has 112 condominium units within. Apartments have breathtaking city, river and Central Park views, gracious layouts and high ceilings in the style of pre-war apartment buildings, plus zoned central heating, cooling and air filtration systems for individual climate control, sound attenuation technology and in-unit laundry facilities. See full details here.
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