Once considered a relic of prewar days, casement windows have experienced a resurgence in New York City buildings as of late. The feature is most commonly found in residential conversions of manufacturing spaces – e.g., The Whitman Mansion in NoMad, where Jennifer Lopez’s penthouse recently entered contract. However, context-sensitive new construction buildings like The Huron in Greenpoint, one of the best-selling buildings of Q1 2024, have incorporated casement windows into their design. Given the impact windows can have on the New York living experience, we delve into the pros and cons of this window type.
Jennifer Lopez's Downtown Penthouse
The Whitman Mansion, #PH
$24,990,000 (In Contract)
Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,540 ft2
The Whitman Mansion, #PH (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
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Also known as "French windows" or "crank windows," casement windows attach to the side of the frame and swing outward, often featuring multiple glass panels that bring authenticity to even the most contemporary buildings. Their ability to open promotes excellent airflow and ventilation, potentially reducing reliance on home HVAC systems.
However, there are considerations for homebuyers. Casement windows may lack screens, and those with screens are vulnerable to tearing. They are also susceptible to breakage in windstorms, which could become more problematic with the increasing realities of climate change. These windows often open inward, potentially causing more intrusion than desired. Additionally, those without central air conditioning may need special units for these windows.
It is also important to note that some listings use “multi-pane” to describe the aesthetics of gridded casement windows, but this in fact refers to something different: windows with double or triple layers of glass panes (also known as double- or triple-glazed) to provide superior insulation and noise protection. Indeed, casement windows can and often do incorporate multi-pane technology, which is especially useful in some of New York’s noisier neighborhoods.
Design by Morris Adjmi Architects
13 stories | 171 units
9 studio to three-beds from $750K - $2.795M
The Huron, #9EE (Serhant LLC)
Design by Helmle, Corbett & Harrison
28 stories | 271 units
4 studio to two-beds from $485K - $2.995M
10 Park Avenue, #22D (City Connections Realty Inc)
45 Tudor City Place
Design by Fred F. French
22 stories | 403 units
8 one- to three-beds from $225K - $599K
Prospect Tower, #1318 (Compass)
5 Tudor City Place
Design by Fred F. French
25 stories | 799 units
8 studio to one-beds from $195K - $575K
Windsor Tower, #PH7 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
71 East 77th Street, #3C (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
71 East 77th Street, #9C (Compass)
333 East 43rd Street
Design by Fred F. French
10 stories | 217 units
2 one-beds from $425K - $475K
The Manor, #311 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
543 West 122nd Street
Design by INC Architecture & Design
33 stories | 178 units
19 studio to four-beds from $975K - $4.25M
Vandewater, #17A (Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing LLC)
227 East 57th Street, #19B
$1,249,000 (-5.7%)
Midtown East | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,200 ft2
227 East 57th Street, #19B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
100 Barclay Street
Design by Ralph Walker
32 stories | 158 units
11 two- to four-beds from $3.3M - $7.6M
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One Hundred Barclay Tribeca, #19A
$11,500,000
Tribeca | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,967 ft2
One Hundred Barclay Tribeca, #19A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
110 Charlton Street
Design by Loci Anima
27 stories | 170 units
8 one- to three-beds from $1.803M - $9.265M
Greenwich West, #18B (Corcoran Group)
Design by COOKFOX
49 stories | 110 units
3 three-beds from $3.95M - $4.25M
25 Park Row, #15A (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
116 Pinehurst Avenue
Design by George Pelham
6 stories | 350 units
3 studio- to two-beds from $340K - $625K
Hudson View Gardens, #F52 (Corcoran Group)
465 West 23rd Street
Design by Farrar & Watmaugh
18 stories | 178 units
10 studio to four-beds from $475K - $5.9M
London Terrace Towers, #18C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
London Terrace Towers, #11G (Compass)
Design by Starrett & Van Vleck
13 stories | 172 units
2 studio to one-beds from $650K - $1.3M
The International Tailoring Company Building, #9M
$1,695,000
East Village | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
The International Tailoring Company Building, #9M (Compass)
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