Rendering courtesy of Related Companies and Wynn Resorts.
In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, some blamed New York's high population density for the high number of cases. However, the notion that cities are pandemic hot spots was quickly dispelled, and the city's tallest buildings are frequently home to its highest-priced sales and contracts, not to mention the best-selling buildings.
Below, we look at high-floor homes in New York's tallest residential buildings. But while these apartments may be in the stratosphere, prices are starting to come back a little closer to Earth: According to CityRealty's High-Rise Index, which tracks sales in condos with 50 or more stories, the average price per square foot has fallen to $2,294 – still high, but well below prepandemic highs. It is also perhaps a reflection of an increasingly crowded market that shows no signs of slowing down; as such, we also look at projects currently on the rise to take their place in transforming the world's most iconic skyline.
In this article:
Renderings of Central Park Tower (Extell Development Company) and 111 West 57th Street (JDS Development/Property Markets Group)
217 West 57th Street
Developed by Extell | Design by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
14 availabilities from $6.8M
All images of Central Park Tower via Extell
Central Park Tower is the tallest residential building in the world and home of New York's Nordstrom flagship.
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out on breathtaking vistas of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, and both the Hudson and East Rivers. The pinnacle of the 50,000-square-foot amenity package is the 100th-floor 10Cubed, which offers private Michelin-star dining, one of the world's highest ballrooms, and service curated by celebrity event planner Colin Cowie. Listings in the building frequently rank among Manhattan's top sales, and a $150 million penthouse recently returned to the market.
Central Park Tower, #126 (Corcoran Group)
Affirmation Tower
1,500 feet
1,500 feet
418 Eleventh Avenue
Developed by The Peebles Corporation, McKissack & McKissack, Exact Capital Group, and the Witkoff Group | Design by OMA
Rendering of Affirmation Tower (The Peebles Corporation)
The first renderings for Affirmation Tower just north of Hudson Yards were revealed in late 2021, but the RFP was rescinded a short time later, likely due to the lack of housing in a concept that included offices, hotels, a skating rink, a theater, and new headquarters for the Mid-Manhattan NAACP branch. However, the state quietly issued an RFP in July 2023; most recently, a new design and concept were unveiled. This project will include mixed-income housing, a convention center, retail space, a community facility, a public observation deck, and the National Civil Rights Museum. As submissions are still being reviewed, a timeline is not yet available.
Vision by China Oceanwide Holdings | Designer TBD
Plans for 80 South Street have been in the works since the early 2000s, when a skyscraper by Santiago Caltrava was proposed for the site. Years later, Chinese developer Oceanwide Holdings released renderings of a glassy tower making a dramatic statement in the Lower Manhattan skyline. It was speculated that it would be half residential and half commercial, possibly a hotel, but this has not come to pass, either: Amidst the collapse of Evergrande in China, the developer announced plans to sell in October 2021 and defaulted on its loan for 80 South Street a few months later..
Rendering of 80 South Street via ATCHAIN
Developed by JDS and Property Markets Group | Design by SHoP
8 availabilities from $6.895M
All images of 111 West 57th Street via Douglas Elliman
Down the block from the world's tallest residential building, 111 West 57th Street makes a dramatic statement of its own with its soaring height, skinny structure, and delicate setbacks rising up to a perfect pinnacle. The tower of full-floor residences with spectacular Central Park and skyline views rises from the base of the beautifully restored Steinway Hall, a New York City Landmark that now holds apartments with loft-inspired interiors. Residents of both components enjoy access to amenities like a port-cochere, a fitness center, and an 82-foot lap pool.
111 West 57th Street, #25 (Corcoran Group)
Developed by Harry Macklowe | Design by Rafael Vinoly
16 availabilities from $5.75M
432 Park Avenue (DBOX for Macklowe Properties)
After the recent death of acclaimed architect Rafael Vinoly, his legacy lives on in buildings like 432 Park Avenue, which took dreams of living on Park Avenue to a truly new level. It was the tallest building in the world and an early standard-bearer of Billionaires' Row upon completion, and continues to attract attention for its soaring height and minimalist design. Not only do the oversized windows dramatically punctuate the concrete facade, but they allow for panoramic Central Park, skyline, and river views.
432 Park Avenue, #PH94A (OFFICIAL)
Hudson Yards II
80 stories — 1,189 feet
80 stories — 1,189 feet
Developed by Related Companies and Wynn Resorts | Designer TBD
In March 2024, Related Companies and Wynn Resorts unveiled detailed renderings for their proposal to build a casino in an as-yet undeveloped section of Hudson Yards. At the center of it is a soaring residential tower with 1,507 units, 324 of which have been designated permanently affordable. In addition to the casino and residential towers, the plan calls for a 5.6-acre public park with access to the Javits Center and an office tower with a 750-seat public school, community facility, and daycare center.
9 Dekalb Avenue
Developed by JDS | Design by SHoP
7 availabilities from $950K
The Brooklyn Tower (Douglas Elliman)
Between its looming height and dramatic facade, The Brooklyn Tower has been compared to the Eye of Sauron. However, it did not come at the expense of local landmarks: The landmarked Brooklyn Dime Savings Bank was restored and incorporated into the new tower, and the bank's Gustavino dome will have a residents-only pool wrapped around it. Developer JDS defaulted on their loan in spring 2024, but sales and leasing continue, and work on some of the amenity spaces remains underway.
The Brooklyn Tower, #76A
$2,925,000
Downtown Brooklyn | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,238 ft2
The Brooklyn Tower, #76A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
53 West 53rd Street
Developed by Hines | Design by Jean Nouvel
9 availabilities from $2.899M
53W53 (Gilles Ashford)
Up the street from the Museum of Modern Art, this Jean Nouvel-designed tower is a masterpiece in its own right with its tapering shape and impeccably designed facade. Interiors by Thierry Despont make the most of the impressive structure to feature elegant floor plates, high-end finishes, and expansive city views. The building's on-premise restaurant offers exclusive dining experiences for residents, who also enjoy access to 30,000 square feet of wellness and social amenities.
53 West 53, #51A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by Related and Oxford Property Group | Design by David Childs and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
12 availabilities from $5.3M
All images of 35 Hudson Yards credit Dave Burke via SOM and Related-Oxford
35 Hudson Yards stands out as the tallest residential building in New York's newest neighborhood, and the graceful design by David Childs and Skidmore Owings & Merrill makes it one of the most striking as well. The apartments start on top of a 60,000-square-foot Equinox Club and Spa and Equinox Hotel, and residents enjoy access to both facilities as well as an exclusive amenity suite.
35 Hudson Yards, #8801 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
157 West 57th Street
Developed by Extell | Design by Christian de Portzamparc
15 availabilities from $3.325M
Interiors via The Corcoran Group
With its towering height, striking design by a Pritzker Prize laureate, and grand-scale apartments, One57 would come to define Billionaires' Row. The apartments start on top of the five-star Park Hyatt hotel to make the most of city and Central Park views. Residents enjoy access to the hotel's amenities and services as well as an array of exclusive amenities.
One57, #86 (Compass)
Developed by Rabina Properties | Design by Kohn Pedersen Fox
Completion estimated for 2026
Completion estimated for 2026
Rendering of 520 Fifth Avenue (Kohn Pedersen Fox)
Plans for 520 Fifth Avenue have been in the works since the early 2000s, but construction began in earnest in the early 2020s and sales have quietly launched. Upon completion, the new building will offer retail and dining establishments on and near street level, offices on floors 5-28, and residences from floors 31-69, with five penthouse residences on floors 63-69. Up top, a residents' solarium and lounge will offer dazzling river-to-river views and a unique front and center view of the Empire State Building. Residents will also benefit from a central address near Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, and Fifth Avenue.
Previous design of 520 Fifth Avenue by Handel Architects via Ceruzzi Holdings
Developed by Vornado Realty Trust | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
3 availabilities from $13.65M
Credit: Vornado Realty Trust
Located on Billionaires' Row just across from Central Park, 220 Central Park South stands out on a row of glassy new towers for its creamy Alabama silver limestone facade designed by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. Ken Griffin's $238 million purchase in the building still ranks as the most expensive home purchase in the country, and listings in this building continue to rank among Manhattan's top sales.
220 Central Park South, #39A
$32,750,000 (-5.1%)
Midtown West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,114 ft2
220 Central Park South, #39A (Corcoran Group)
Developed by Eastbridge Group | Design by Clinton & Russell
16 availabilities from $3,975/month
70 Pine Street via CityRealty
When 70 Pine Street was built as the headquarters of the Cities Services Company in 1932, it was the third-largest building in the world. Over 90 years later, it is a New York City Landmark and amenity-rich rental. The Financial District has evolved into a robust live-work-play area, but the building offers an Art Deco lobby, fitness center with turf track and yoga/Pilates studio, bowling alley, golf simulator, game lounge, and screening room in the historic bank vault under one roof.
70 Pine Street, #4206 (Rose Associates)
30 Park Place
Developed by Silverstein Properties | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
10 availabilities from $1.315M
The downtown skyline has taken impressive shape over the past few years, and this Robert A.M. Stern-designed tower makes a dramatic statement with its Art Deco-inspired crown. The residences start on the 39th floor, one story above a full floor of residents-only amenities and on top of the Four Seasons Hotel. Residents enjoy access to the hotel's amenities and services, which include CUT by Wolfgang Puck.
The Four Seasons Private Residences, #60B
$6,500,000
Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,213 ft2
The Four Seasons Private Residences, #60B (Corcoran Group)
Developed by Related and Oxford Property Group | Design by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
10 availabilities from $3.85M
Fifteen Hudson Yards sits in the center of New York's newest neighborhood and looks out on spectacular views of The Vessel, The Shed, and the High Line in addition to the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. The amenity suite spans the entire 50th and 51st floors of the building to make the most of panoramic city views, and residents also enjoy access to an unparalleled suite of services.
Fifteen Hudson Yards, #PH85B
$10,500,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,166 ft2
Fifteen Hudson Yards, #PH85B (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
125 Greenwich Street
Developed by Bizzi & Partners | Design by Rafael Vinoly
20 availabilities from $1.115M
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly (MARCH)
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly was conceived as the Lower Manhattan answer to 432 Park Avenue (see above), and it is distinguished by its soaring height, rounded corners, and column-free interiors that will allow for sunny interiors and panoramic skyline and New York Harbor views. The residential amenities, which include a fitness center, pool, and relaxation lounge, were designed and situated on the uppermost levels to make the most of the views. Construction stalled for a few years between the pandemic and difficulties with former development partners, but work has resumed in earnest and sales launched in spring 2024.
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #81C
$5,200,000
Financial District | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,665 ft2
The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly, #81C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
5 World Trade Center
900 feet
900 feet
Developed by Brookfield Properties and Silverstein Properties | Design by Kohn Pedersen Fox
Rendering of 5 World Trade Center via Kohn Pedersen Fox
5 World Trade Center has sat empty ever since the Deutsche Building was demolished in the wake of severe damage in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but the project saw some stirrings in early 2021: The boards of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation voted to approve a proposal for a new mixed-use tower. More recently, the project received approval from the state's Public Authorities Control Board, clearing the way for construction to proceed. It calls for 10,000 square feet for nonprofit Educational Alliance, 190,000 square feet of office and retail space, and 1,200 new housing units. Of the 400 units reserved for permanent low- and middle-income affordable housing, 80 will be reserved for individuals living and working in Lower Manhattan during the 9/11 attacks.
Developed by Forest City Enterprises | Design by Frank Gehry
10 availabilities from $4,305/month
All images of New York by Gehry via Brookfield Properties
With its undulating facade and series of setbacks, this soaring tower by a Pritzker Prize laureate was an early standard-setter for the architecturally adventurous new Lower Manhattan skyline, and remains one of the city's most inspiring buildings. All residences enjoy incredible light, high ceilings, white oak plank floors, state-of-the-art lighting systems, modern kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, and stylish baths. Over 22,000 square feet of amenities includes a drawing room with grand piano, a library, a chef's demonstration kitchen, a private dining room with catering services, a screening room, a game room, a golf simulator, children's and teen lounges, a 50' skylit indoor pool, a 3,500-square-foot fitness center with yoga, boxing, and spinning studios, and a grilling terrace with dining cabanas.
8 Spruce Street, #40J (Beam Living)
From the Listing: Beautiful one-bedroom with terrace! The epitome of elegance and ease, one look at this downtown marvel, and you'll know why. At 76 stories tall, 8 Spruce offers an exceptional array of residences with unparalleled views of New York City's downtown and midtown skylines, rivers, bridges, parks, and landmarks. Standing at 870 feet tall in NYC's Financial District, this kind of high-rise living breaks the mold and opens you up to a new, more luminous kind of living. See floor plan and full details here.
99 Hudson Street
Developed by COA 99 Hudson LLC | Design by Perkins Eastman
99 Hudson via Andrew Rugge
Across the river in Jersey City, 99 Hudson stands as the tallest apartment tower outside New York and Chicago. Select units offer private balconies, and all apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows, oak floors, in-unit washer/dryers, and stylishly finished kitchens and baths. The building's 65,000 square feet of amenities include a triple-height lobby, port-cochere, fitness center, spa, game room, club room, business center, and amenity terrace with a pool, lounges, playground, dog run, and landscaped green lawn.
845 United Nations Plaza
Developed by Trump Organization | Design by Costas Kondylias
13 availabilities from $2.95M
Trump World Tower (Compass)
Trump World Tower occupies the entire block between East 47th and 48th Streets on First Avenue, and the height of the building by an acclaimed designer allows for spectacular, protected views of the East River and the United Nations headquarters. The building's amenities include a health club and spa, 60' indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms, a wine room, and a landscaped courtyard and garden.
Trump World Tower, #76B
$5,999,000
Turtle Bay/United Nations | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,879 ft2
Trump World Tower, #76B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by Five Points J.V., LP | Design by Meganom
Rendering of 262 Fifth Avenue via DBOX/Meganom
262 Fifth Avenue has not even fully topped out, but has already risen high enough to obstruct views of the Empire State Building below 28th Street. However, its sheer height and aluminum and glass cladding (which is on the way up) promise jaw-dropping views for residents of the massive residences inside, which are set to include at lease one quadruplex. A shared roof deck with views to rival the Empire State Building will literally top it all off.
430 East 58th Street
Developed by Gamma Real Estate | Design by Thomas Juul-Hansen
14 availabilities from $1.895M
Sutton Tower (Corcoran Group)
Sutton Tower has dethroned The Sovereign as the tallest building in New York's Sutton Place enclave, and is second only to 432 Park Avenue as Midtown East's tallest building. It is distinguished by dramatic vertical coffered niches, a glass curtain wall, and light-colored panel strips that echo its neighborhood's brick and stone palette. There are no more than three apartments per floor, and residential amenities include a third-floor spa and pool, a fourth-floor fitness center, a fifth-floor game room, children's playroom, party room, and sport simulator, and a lounge, screening room, and terrace on the sixth floor. Sales launched in April 2023, and the building has seen a number of price reductions since then.
Sutton Tower, #PH47
$15,500,000 (-19.5%)
Beekman/Sutton Place | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 4,765 ft2
Sutton Tower, #PH47 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
252 South Street
Developed by Extell | Design by Adamson Associates
23 availabilities from $1.23M
All images of One Manhattan Square via Extell
Between its soaring height and sleek glass curtain wall, One Manhattan Square is a striking addition to the Lower Manhattan skyline. Over 100,000 square feet of amenities span four floors and include a spa area, hammam and cold plunge pool, 75' pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, fitness center, bowling alley, squash court, screening room, wine tasting room, and cigar room, to name but a few. Outdoor amenities include a children's playground, social courtyards, relaxation lawns, fire pits, outdoor kitchen and dining, herb garden, adult tree house, tea pavilion, outdoor ping-pong, putting green, stargazing observatory, and covered dog run. A 20-year tax abatement is in effect.
One Manhattan Square, #53C
$3,490,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,487 ft2
One Manhattan Square, #53C (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Developed and designed by Alloy
Rendering of 80 Flatbush via Alloy Development
80 Flatbush Avenue is part of Phase 2 of "Alloy Block," where it will offer 640 new housing units, 200 of which have been designated affordable at an average of 60 percent of the area median income. Construction is expected to commence after completion of the first phase, which includes New York's first all-electric skyscraper. In addition to the new housing, the entire project will include office space, retail space, a new elementary school, and new high school classrooms.
Developed by Alexico Group | Design by Herzog & de Meuron
6 availabilities from $2.95M
56 Leonard Street (Credit Iwan Baan)
The unique structure of "the Jenga building," as some call 56 Leonard Street, allows for floor-to-ceiling windows, unique floor plates, and private balconies in every unit. It is located in a stretch of Tribeca formerly known for artists' lofts, and a mirrored bean sculpture by Anish Kapoor at the base nods to this history. Elsewhere in the building, two floors of amenities include a 75-foot infinity pool, a sundeck, a fitness center, a spa, a library lounge, a screening room, and a conference room.
56 Leonard Street, #PH53 (Compass)
150 West 56th Street
Developed by Tishman Speyer Properties | Design by Murphy/Jahn
10 availabilities from $769K
CitySpire (CityRealty)
CitySpire was the city's tallest mixed-use building when it opened in 1988. Decades later, its soaring height and central location just off what is now known as Billionaires' Row keep it on buyers' radars. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, sauna and steam room, children's playroom, and on-site garage. The building also offers concierge and housekeeping services.
CitySpire, #7103 (Engel & Volkers New York Real Estate LLC)
15 East 30th Street
Developed by JD Carlisle and Fosun International | Design by Handel Architects
7 availabilities from $4.1M
Madison House (Douglas Elliman)
Madison House has been dethroned by 262 Fifth Avenue as the tallest tower in NoMad, but it remains a standout for its angled pinnacle and striped facade. All residences feature corner windows, soaring ceilings, and extraordinary city views. The kitchen is outfitted with a honed Calacatta marble waterfall island and backsplash and suite of Gaggenau appliances. Over 30,000 square feet of amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, sports lounge, lap pool and spa area, double-height private lounge, and 2,800-square-foot outdoor terrace.
Madison House, #52C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
138 East 50th Street
Developed by Ceruzzi Properties | Design by Pelli Clarke Pelli
9 availabilities from $2.825M
All images of The Centrale via Douglas Elliman
With its soaring height, glass facade, and facets of terra cotta chevrons, The Centrale makes a striking addition to the Midtown East skyline. All units feature interiors by Champalimaud with high ceilings and open layouts to make the most of breathtaking views. World-class amenities include a dramatic porte-cochere, a private dining room, club lounge, conference room, and wellness suite with Wright-Fit-designed fitness center, 75-foot lap pool, sauna/steam room, and spa treatment rooms.
The Centrale, #61 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Unbuilt/Unrealized
Developed by Gemdale Properties | Design by Handel Architects
Completion TBD
Previous rendering of 45 Broad Street via Madison Equities/CetraRuddy
The pandemic delayed several projects throughout the city, but the developers of the soaring tower at 45 Broad Street announced that market conditions forced them to place the project on hold before the city went on lockdown. Robert Gladstone, owner of developer Madison Equities, told The New York Times, "We will live to fight another day" at the end of 2020; however, Madison Equities sold their interest in the project, and co-developer Gemdale has unveiled new renderings of a 52-story, 302-unit tower. While the height has been reduced, it still looks to be one of Manhattan's tallest buildings south of Billionaires' Row. Foundation work was already underway, but a new timeline is not yet available.
Rendering of 45 Broad Street (Gemdale Properties)
Developed by Rabsky Group | Design by Skidmore Owings & Merrill
Previous rendering of 625 Fulton Street (Skidmore Owings & Merrill)
Downtown Brooklyn has seen a shift from an industrial neighborhood to a live-work-play area in the past few years, and 625 Fulton Street would seem to encapsulate the neighborhood's renaissance: Plans for the tower called for over 50,000 square feet of retail space, 739,000 square feet of office space, an 82,500-square-foot elementary school, and 902 residential units, a quarter of which will be permanently affordable. However, the developer ultimately went with a shorter, 35-story-tall tower instead; this is expected to begin leasing later this year.
New rendering of 625 Fulton Street (Fischer Rasmussen Whitefield Architects)
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