Experts have long described New York City real estate as one of the safest investments you can make, thanks to the market’s steady ascent over the better part of a century. However, even with excellent investment potential and a wide array of homes to choose from, picking the perfect home is never an easy task, whether you’re buying your first home or your fiftieth. With the explosive growth of the luxury market, more and more condos are becoming available that suit the needs of a diverse range of buyers, from modern minimalist homes to vintage-inspired luxury. If you’re eager to call New York City home or purchase an investment property in this hot market, here are the buildings you need to know now:
1 QPS Tower: A hub for business that’s convenient to both Brooklyn hotspots and the sights of Manhattan, Long Island City is, without a doubt, one of New York’s most desirable neighborhoods. This waterfront Queens enclave is now even more enviable, thanks to the creation of 1 QPS Tower, a stunning luxury building that offers some of the best views of the city skyline. In addition to meticulously-decorated light-filled apartments and both city and water views, this gorgeous tower boasts 16,000 square feet of amenities, including an attended lobby, fitness center, rock wall, fireplace lounge, communal kitchen, children’s playroom, and both bike and package storage.
565 Broome SoHo: A neighborhood made famous in film and television, SoHo has long been a coveted place to call home. Now, those dreams of downtown living can become a reality, thanks to 565 Broome SoHo. This dual-towered building, designed by Renzo Piano Design Workshop, offers peerless access to the heart of this dynamic neighborhood, as well as stunning homes with panoramic views, white oak floors, marble baths, and more. The building’s amenities don’t disappoint, either — residents can enjoy access to a 55-foot indoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness center, library, bar, outdoor terrace, automated parking, port-cochere, and an attended lobby and concierge.
12 Warren: Lovers of unique design will be thrilled to call the luxury condos at 12 Warren Street home. The DDG-developed building is outfitted in stunning bluestone mined from a quarry in upstate New York, giving it a rough-edged façade unlike any you’ll see in the city. Inside the building’s townhouses and full- and half-floor homes, you can enjoy views from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Hudson River, as well as wide-plank oak flooring, 7-foot windows, concrete ceilings, zone-specific heat and air conditioning, and in-home laundry. Amenities include a bluestone-accented fitness center, private storage, an attended lobby, and concierge service.
Austin Nichols House: Williamsburg has long been one of New York’s most creative and diverse neighborhoods, a hub for both business and leisure. The Cass Gilbert-designed building has been reimagined for a modern audience, with oversized windows and lofted ceilings creating an open and expansive feel to each home, and overhead beams harkening back to the building’s early days. Each home is outfitted with a modern kitchen with bespoke details, like custom Matter Made pendant lighting, as well as elegant electronic components from Bertazzoni and Dacor, hand-painted tile, and brushed concrete counters. The baths are equally elegant, with custom walnut vanities, stone walls, mosaic tile floors, and pendant lighting. Outside the home, residents can relax in one of the building’s communal spaces, like the Zen garden, fitness center, courtyard, rooftop sundeck, waterfront walkway, or in the lounge, kitchen, or dining space on the building’s amenity floor.
180 East 88th Street: One of the city’s most elegant neighborhoods, the Upper East Side is now home to one of its most sought-after addresses, too. The 48 residences at 180 East 88th Street are a stunning re-imagination of what luxury living can be, with duplex homes, soaring ceilings, custom fixtures, oversized windows with views of Central Park and the East River, massive outdoor terraces, marble accents, and Gaggenau appliances. Residents also have access to a wine room, game room, a partial basketball court, fitness center, and a children’s playroom designed in conjunction with The Children’s Museum of the Arts.
No matter what New York City neighborhood you choose to call home, there’s a stunning, amenity-rich residence just waiting for you.
