520 West 28th Street
It’s fitting that the first New York residence by the late Zaha Hadid, master of futuristic curvilinear architecture, resembles a space-age bubble. This 11-story, High Line–adjacent address— where the 39 residences start at $4.9 million, epitomizes the architect’s esteemed legacy of buildings that stand out from the crowd.
42 Crosby Street
Annabelle Selldorf’s residential project made headlines for its million-dollar parking spots, which allow drivers to roll right up to an elevator that transports the car to the garage. The architect celebrates quintessential SoHo style with open-space units—only three of which are still on the market—starting at $8.4 million.
20 East End Avenue
For those who love pre-war architecture but also want modern amenities, Robert A. M. Stern’s original building features a porte cochere with a wall fountain and landscaped courtyard. Traditional details continue inside, with a dramatic spiral staircase, billiards room and oak and marble throughout the units, which start north of $4 million.
625 West 57th Street
Danish starchitect Bjarke Ingels’ VIA—where rental units go for $17.5 thousand per month—boasts an impossible-to-miss silhouette, rising like a gleaming pyramid, that’s said to morph depending on the viewer’s vantage point. A massive courtyard inspired by Copenhagen’s urban greenery offers peeks from the street.
53 West 53rd Street
Jean Nouvel and Thierry Despont’s skyscraper will rise 1,050 feet above MoMA. The interiors of the residences, which start at $3 million, are works of art themselves, with bespoke touches like custom glass cabinetry by Despont and floor-to-ceiling windows with Central Park views. Purchase of an apartment includes a special MoMA membership.
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