Top 10 Upper East Side Condos: Wealthy buyers covet traditional design

During the Gilded Age, the Upper East Side was known for the opulent mansions lining the streets. More than 100 years later, period drama The Gilded Age is set to premiere on HBO and a new Gilded Age appears to be taking shape off-screen. This time, instead of single-family mansions, a new crop of luxury condominiums is taking shape alongside Landmarks-protected townhouses and cooperatives. The units inside feature expansive floor plans to begin with, but some buyers are opting to combine apartments into one massive home with multiple levels and private outdoor space. The only discernible difference between this and the townhouses lining the blocks are the access to deluxe amenities and white-glove service. Below, we take a look at the most architecturally impressive and luxurious new condos on the Upper East Side. The top condos are inspired by prewar architecture, if not conversions of prewar buildings, and all feature spectacular views, top-of-the-line appliances and finishes, and easy access to Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, fine dining, and top schools. All figures quoted are based on sales from 2018 to the present. 200 East 83rd Street Developed by Naftali Group and Rockefeller Group | Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects Completion estimated for 2022 One-bed for $2.05M | Two-bed for $4.75M | Three-bed for $4.51M | Four-beds from $5.35M | Six-bed for $32.5M Another Robert A.M. Stern design, 200 East 83rd Street is distinguished by its soaring height, striking silhouette, and grand arched windows. Upon arrival through a gracious entrance, residents are greeted by a sophisticated lobby with a doorman and concierge. Amenity offerings include a fitness center and yoga studio, 70-foot indoor pool with double-height vaulted ceilings and loggia access, spa with steam room and sauna, wood and leather-paneled library, children’s playroom, screening room, Winter Garden with double-height loggia and terrace access, and a vaulted porte-cochere with automated parking and a private courtyard. The first closings are estimated for the second quarter of 2022.