Whether one was born and raised in the city or dreaming of a move from another state or country, the iconic Manhattan skyline, from landmarked towers to architecturally adventurous supertalls, can't help but fill a person with wonder and optimism even in the darkest of times. The luckiest New Yorkers can look out their living room or bedroom window to find inspiration in the skyline vistas, rather like in the following listings.
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From the Listing: Residence 1012 is a wonderful two-bedroom, two-bath home that offers northern exposure overlooking the interior private courtyard. The gracious foyer and oversized great room lead to beautiful interiors that feature a generous kitchen custom designed by March & White See floor plan and full details here.
In between it all
From the Listing: Never ending views that WOW at the tippy top of the GV full-service luxury co-op, The Brevoort East. Truly a rare opportunity to have the best of location, views, and amenities with this junior corner one bedroom, one bathroom home located on the 26th floor which is the top floor of the building featuring 9' ceilings.
Enter the home through a proper foyer to your great room enveloped in a wall of western and northern windows. Amazing western views of sunsets on the Hudson River, a beautiful view of Washington Square Park, incredible northern iconic views of the Empire State building, the Chrysler building, and Hudson Yards make this priced to sell the home a must-see.
A night over the museum
From the Listing: Lose yourself in luxury and enjoy some of the best views in the city from walls of immense picture windows wrapped around this stunning Upper West Side apartment, perched high on the 24th floor! Residence 24A, superbly located close to Central Park, sits in a premier full-service condominium and has just undergone an impeccable gut-renovation, making it an extremely rare and coveted offering. Whether for use as your primary home or a wonderful pied-a-terre, life at The Park Belvedere is incomparable with its array of white-glove amenities. See floor plan and full details here.
The Upper East East Side Vernacular
From the Listing: Sun-drenched, this high floor corner 2 bed/2 bath home in the Forum's Tower is priced to sell. You'll be wowed by the open city vistas to the south and east. This is a coveted split bedroom layout with an in-unit washer/dryer and an east-facing balcony with access from both the living room as well as the 2nd bedroom. The sizable pass-through kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertop is open to the dining area, allowing views of the beautiful dusk sky while preparing dinner. See floor plan and full details here.
Watch Midtown invade the Upper West Side
From the Listing: Extremely bright and renovated 657 square foot one-bedroom/convertible two-bedroom home in the established Bromley Condominium which features some of the best amenities any building in the City has to offer. Residence 11C has a brand new kitchen with all new appliances, under-counter lighting, and an abundance of counter and cabinetry space all on soft close drawers.. See floor plan and full details here.
Billionaires' Row Vista with Sky-High Maintenance
From the Listing:
This incredible home boasts an expansive layout with large terrace, a gracious formal foyer with 3 entryway closets + a walk-in closet, oversized windows that flood the space with sunlight and city views, and a grand living room large enough to create a separate dining area. See floor plan and full details here.
Worst virtual staging ever. The views are real, however.
From the Listing: Stunning Panoramic Skyline Views!
This high floor sun-flooded unit offers a very generous space paired with its own terrace with breathtaking open views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan, and the Harbor.
See floor plan and full details here.
Watch the weather roll in from the West Side
From the Listing: Live on top of the world! This 58th floor, near the penthouse apartment, is one of the tallest residential units in the world. The commanding views of downtown Manhattan, Empire State Building, and Statue of Liberty are just breathtaking. The apartment comes fully furnished with all top-of-the-line modern Italian and Danish designer furniture from DDC. Cable, Electric, and cleaning services are included. See floor plan and full details here.
Water views that make a splash
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From the Listing: 145 Sackett Street, 6A is a perfect place to start fresh in 2021! This one-of-a-kind condominium in the Columbia Street Waterfront District includes over 1,350 square feet of private outdoor space, deeded parking, and views for days. A gorgeous 1,150 square foot two-bedroom, two bathroom, the apartment functions as a penthouse, offering the ultimate in convenience and privacy. Both the apartment and 1,250 square foot private roof deck have panoramic views of lower Manhattan and Midtown, the Statue of Liberty, downtown Brooklyn, and beyond. See floor plan and full details here.
In the company of giants and above the exhaust of Port Authority
From the Listing: A winning combination of views, layout and upgrades grace 53B at the Orion, a condo well renowned for its stellar views. See floor plan and full details here.
Watch the boats by the Promenade
From the Listing: Contemporary luxury meets magnificent waterfront views in this desirable three-bedroom, three-bathroom Brooklyn Heights duplex cooperative with breathtaking outdoor space.
This beautifully combined two-story residence has been designed to maximize light, views and serenity throughout. Modern updates and premium finishes meld perfectly with historic and charming details, including grand proportions, soaring beamed ceilings and refined millwork. . See floor plan and full details here.
This beautifully combined two-story residence has been designed to maximize light, views and serenity throughout. Modern updates and premium finishes meld perfectly with historic and charming details, including grand proportions, soaring beamed ceilings and refined millwork. . See floor plan and full details here.
Why no skyline will ever compare...
From the Listing: Welcome to Penthouse A! Located on the 34th floor with some of the most spectacular east, south and west vistas of New York City, this four-bedroom (convertible five) home is turn-key, having recently received a full gut renovation where no expense was spared. See floor plan and full details here.
Your own observation deck
From the Listing: The top floor at 119 Waverly Place townhouse is a rarely available oversized, three-bedroom plus home office dream home- with a sprawling private roof deck in the heart of Greenwich Village. This massive walk-up home measures 23 feet x 88 feet, totaling over 2,000sf and is renovated to perfection in 2018 with bespoke custom finishes. The spacious interior of this apartment includes a grand and extra-wide living room with 12ft ceilings, stunning exposed beams and brick wall, a custom eat-in kitchen with a skylight, in-unit washer, and dryer, and even a real wood-burning fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.
Rising profiles on the park
From the Listing: Central Park views to your left, East River views to your right, and the glorious Manhattan skyline directly in front is what will immediately greet you upon entering unit 36 NORTH. Soaring above it all, your breath is taken away as you approach the floor-to-ceiling windows to take it all in. A sense of arrival is felt, and at this moment, you realize why New York City will always be the most beautiful city in the world. The best part is, by making 36N yours, you get to have this feeling every day. Seven bridges and every major NYC landmark north of midtown Manhattan complete the epic view.
See floor plan and full details here.
Penthouse Royalty
From the Listing: This exceptional private, gut-renovated, duplex penthouse with the picturesque city, Central Park, and river views is like no other. Drenched in sunlight and adorned in luxury, this never-before-lived-in home is encompassed with brand new floor-to-ceiling Emtec tilt-turn windows. This unparalleled 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home offers a 3,157 sq. ft. interior and 2 large private terraces with breathtaking views. No detail is overlooked in the design and functionality of this well-appointed home.
See floor plan and full details here.
An Art Deco abode
From the Listing: Residence 17BC at Walker Tower is an exquisite example of the marriage of inspired contemporary design with the bold Art Deco proportions of esteemed architect Ralph Walker. Hailed by the New York Times as architect of the Century. Walker viewed the building as one of his masterpieces, soaring above Chelsea and all of downtown Manhattan with views of the Hudson River, Freedom Tower, Statue of Liberty, and beyond.
See floor plan and full details here.
Postcard-perfect living
From the Listing: Perhaps only once in a lifetime is home as magical as this available. An apartment that truly has it all; four major rooms with sweeping Central Park and Manhattan skyline views, a 600 square foot terrace off the living room and library, light in all directions, a naturally occurring duplex with majestic prewar details, and one of the most prized addresses in Manhattan. Apartment 19E has not been available for 60 years- who knows when it will be again!
See floor plan and full details here.
Inspiration to aspire
From the Listing: 277 Fifth Avenue, the tallest residential building on Fifth Avenue, offers truly spectacular 360-degree views from this special full-floor residence that spans the city and beyond. Penthouse 54 is accessed by a keyed elevator opening onto a private landing with a separate service entrance. Perfect for entertaining, the 53x21' Great Room with ceiling heights up to 14 feet offers views toward the Hudson River and opens onto a 75' long loggia providing a gracious outdoor extension of the living space. See floor plan and full details here.
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