In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury real estate, design trends are pivotal in redefining modern living. Fireplaces and lounge spaces are two standout features transforming luxury residences across NYC, South Florida, and national markets. Once considered purely functional, these elements are now elevated to signature design features, blending aesthetics with practicality to create spaces that exude warmth, elegance, and exclusivity.

Traditionally, the Upper East Side felt more like a suburb of Manhattan, quiet and quite separated from the pulse of downtown, which was long a perk for families calling the area home.

Clockwise from right: Arched doorways and checkerboard marble bring vintage refinement to the lobby of the 200 E. 75th residential tower; at 220 Central Park South, Stern interpreted pre-war design with a contemporary sensibility; restored by CetraReddy, Walker Tower combines historic restoration with modern amenities.

Shortly after the presidential election was called in early November 2024, Kirsten Jordan of Douglas Elliman told CityRealty, “[Buyers] got the answer to their biggest question and now they’re making moves.” That was something of an understatement: Nearly 850 residential deals were signed in Manhattan in November 2024, a volume high enough to push the incomplete year's total contracts signed above the entire 2023 tally of contracts signed.

If all the units sold for their last asking price, it would total over $2.2 billion. The average asking price of all units signed in November 2024 was $2.63 million.

Below, see our list of the 10 priciest contracts by their last reported asking price and the 10 best-selling buildings (excluding townhouses) of November 2024. For the latter, each building must have had two or more contracts reported; as such, while a single $60 million contract at 960 Fifth Avenue would make it the fourth best-selling building by aggregate sales, it was the only contract that took place, rendering it ineligible for this top ten.

Manhattan hasn’t quite shaken off the rust that has accumulated in its development pipeline. In 2023, the borough’s top 10 most expensive projects totaled just $1.3 billion, the lowest total in recent history. The 10 priciest project filings this year have a total sellout of $2.1 billion; ahead of last year’s nadir, but not by much.

Façade installation is moving along on 200 East 75th Street, an 18-story residential building in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by EJS Development, which purchased the property for $32.5 million in March 2021, the 214-foot-tall structure will span 97,569 square feet and yield 36 condominium units and ground-floor retail space.

In luxury real estate, every square foot counts, and no detail is too small to be overlooked. Powder rooms, often considered a mere convenience, are undergoing a transformation in some of New York City’s most exclusive residences.

For many years, the Upper East Side was largely dominated by prewar cooperatives that set relatively unchallenged standards for elegance in New York City as a whole. However, thanks in large part to the long-awaited Second Avenue subway, the area has seen a surge in new condominiums that combine heretofore unseen heights with Old World design influences. They offer spacious and sumptuous apartments, an abundance of luxurious amenities and services, and better connection to the rest of the city than ever before.

Luxury real estate developers are redefining what it means to create an extraordinary living experience. Gone are the days when upscale residences simply offered a swimming pool or a gym; today’s luxury developments are transforming into vibrant communities where entertainment, leisure, and social interaction take center stage. Across the country, high-end residential developments are incorporating unique, entertainment-centric amenities that cater to residents seeking an elevated game night experience right at home. These spaces, ranging from high-tech gaming rooms to vintage arcades and private sports simulators, reflect a new standard in luxury living. Here’s a look at some standout examples.

Façade installation is steadily progressing on 200 East 75th Street, an 18-story residential building in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by EJS Development, which purchased the property for $32.5 million in March 2021, the 214-foot-tall structure will span 97,569 square feet and yield 36 condominium units and ground-floor retail space. The property is alternately addressed as 1305-1307 Third Avenue and located at the intersection of Third Avenue and East 75th Street.

Robb Report got an exclusive first glimpse inside the Upper East Side’s latest luxury development, a boutique tower at 200 East 75th Street designed by the award-winning Beyer Blinder Belle Architects, with interiors by the AD100-recognized firm Yellow House Architects.

200 East 75th Street Elegantly ascending 18 stories high, 200 East 75th Street is a contemporary interpretation of quintessential living on the Upper East Side.

Façade installation is moving along on 200 East 75th Street, an 18-story residential building in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by EJS Development

New York-based architect Elizabeth Graziolo talks about leaning into a classical approach to design and eschewing the “glass box”

#5. 200 East 75th Street, #10A

Last Ask: $10,650,000

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 3,662 ft2

Nestled in one of Manhattan’s most esteemed neighborhoods, 200 East 75th Street has announced that its 36 luxury residences are now available for purchase.

From the home seen in a Mariah Carey music video to a Richard Neutra casa with ocean views, there’s always something to learn in the world of real estate. In this roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know.

Elegantly ascending 18 stories high, 200 East 75th Street is a contemporary interpretation of quintessential living on the Upper East Side. Crafted by the esteemed design firm Beyer Blinder Belle, the design is a tribute to the renewed allure of tradition, marrying limestone, granite, and glazed terracotta with expansive picture windows that fill interiors with natural light.

Sales have quietly launched at 200 East 75th Street, the latest entrant in the Upper East Side's building boom. An offering plan with a $285 million sellout price was accepted at the end of January 2024; to that end, prices start at $3.3 million for two-bedrooms, $4.95 million for three-bedrooms, $6.175 million for four-bedrooms, and $10.8 million for six-bedrooms. The 36 units include five full-floor penthouses in the crown of the building; these start at $17 million.

New York City's Upper East Side, a bastion of sophistication and timeless elegance, welcomes a new icon to its skyline: 200 East 75th Street. This boutique luxury condominium, a brainchild of EJS Group, is a modern interpretation of classical architecture, setting a new benchmark for refined urban living.

Manhattan’s luxury residential developers are leaning into timeless and chic architectural styles. Meanwhile, sensible amenity packages reign supreme, with upscale catering kitchens, lounges with bars, children’s playrooms, and outdoor spaces for gathering and relaxing. Fitness centers invite and inspire with light-filled spaces and extra wellness fixtures like saunas. Read on for our preview of New York’s newest selection of luxury condos launching sales.

200 East 75th Street is an 18-story luxury condominium, spanning an impressive 97,569 square feet on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by top architecture firm Beyer Blinder Belle, this new development will feature 36 residences, including five full-floor penthouses. Let’s explore the highlights of what this budding property offers residents.

If you’re currently looking to buy a residence or invest in New York City real estate, there are plenty of options in the new construction condo market.

New renderings have been revealed for 200 East 75th Street, an 18-story residential building under construction in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by EJS Development, which purchased the property for $32.5 million in March 2021, the topped-out 214-foot-tall structure will span 97,569 square feet and yield 36 condominium units and ground-floor retail space. Triton Construction Industry is the general contractor for the project, which is alternately addressed as 1305-1307 Third Avenue and located at the intersection of Third Avenue and East 75th Street.

Manhattan’s Upper East Side is set to welcome a new pinnacle of luxury living with the introduction of 200 East 75th, an 18-story boutique condominium development that promises to redefine the standards of sophistication and elegance in the heart of the city. Nestled at the corner of Third Avenue and East 75th Street, the building boasts an enviable location in one of New York City’s most celebrated neighborhoods. Surrounded by picturesque streets, beautiful townhouse blocks, and within walking distance of iconic landmarks such as Central Park, this development offers a unique blend of tranquility and accessibility.

Down the street from 150 East 78th Street, another EJS project is on the rise at the corner of East 75th Street.

Construction recently topped out on 200 East 75th Street, an 18-story residential building in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by EJS Development, which purchased the property for $32.5 million in March 2021, the 214-foot-tall structure will span 97,569 square feet and yield 36 condominium units and ground-floor retail space. Triton Construction Industry is the general contractor for the project, which is alternately addressed as 1305-1307 Third Avenue and located at the intersection of Third Avenue and East 75th Street.

It was another week of notable leasing activity, with a huge renewal in Chelsea and a relocation and expansion at 9 West 57th St. leading the charge. TOP FINANCING DEALS. Bank OZK has agreed to lend $112.5M to EJS Group for the construction of a residential condo building with ground-floor retail space on the Upper East Side, according to a release. Construction recently topped out on the property, which will feature 36 residential units and is expected to launch sales next year. The property, 200 East 75th St., sits beside El Ad Group’s 1299 Third Ave. development, also under construction, in a deal that allowed both El Ad and EJS to avoid rezoning by both building around a five-story walk-up building that sits between them, Gothamist and The Real Deal reported.

This Upper East Side project is on track for completion in 2025. EJS Group has secured a $112.5 million construction loan from Bank OZK to continue development of 200 E. 75th St., an 18-story mixed-use property on Manhattan’s Upper East that will have 36 luxury condominiums and ground-floor retail. Construction on the 97,569-square-foot, 214-foot tall development, located in the Lenox Hill neighborhood on the corner at Third Avenue, recently topped out. According to EJS, the property is expected to open in 2025.

EJS Group, a New York-based real estate development company, has secured a $112.5 million construction loan from Bank OZK for its upcoming 200 East 75th Street project on the Upper East Side. The development will consist of 36 luxury condominium residences and ground-floor retail space. Construction on the project recently reached its pinnacle, and sales are expected to commence in early 2023. This marks another collaboration between EJS Group and Bank OZK, following their partnership on the boutique development at 150 East 78th Street.

Two developers are playing a real estate version of Tetris on the Upper East Side. Their projects have enveloped a small, 110-year-old apartment building that stubbornly clung to its Third Avenue foothold. On one side of the walk-up, Ted Segal’s EJS Development is building 36 condo units at 200 East 75th Street, vaulting 18 stories straight up. It just landed $112.5 million in construction financing from Bank OZK. Feet away, literally wrapped around its pre-war neighbor, a 33-story tower by Isaac Tshuva’s El Ad Group is rising at 1299 Third Avenue.

EJS Group through the entity EJS 1303 Third, LLC as borrower signed a construction loan with lender Bank OZK valued at $112.5 million for the 36-unit condominium project at 200 East 75th Street in Lenox Hill, Manhattan. On the lot, there is one active new building construction project for a 38-unit, 97,569 square-foot R-2 building. The project was submitted by EJS and filed by Bill Shaughnessy with plans filed May 9, 2022 and permitted February 2, 2023. On the tax lot, the most recent condominium plan was filed by EJS 1303 THIRD, LLC to create 36 residential units and 1 commercial units in a building at 200 East 75th Street in Lenox Hill, Manhattan, called 200 East 75th Street Condominium, according to an June 16, 2023 submission to the New York State Attorney General. The principal of the sponsor, EJS 1303 THIRD, LLC, was Theodore Segal. It is unclear why the condo plan calls for 36 units and the DOB plan calls for 38 units.

Leases. Regus renews lease in FiDi. Address: 14 Wall St., Manhattan. Landlord: ROZA 14W LLC. Tenant: Regus. Lease size: 37,031 square feet. Asking rent: $50 per square foot. Asset type: Office. Brokers: A CBRE team led by Bradley Gerla, Jon Cope, Mike Rizzo and MashaDudelzak represented the landlord. Consulting firm inks major Midtown lease. Address: 1180 Sixth Ave., Manhattan. Landlord: Northwood Investors. Tenant: Compensation Advisory Partners. Lease size: 10,000 square feet. Asset type: Office. Brokers: Cresa’s Bert Rosenblatt represented the tenant. Cushman & Wakefield’s Bryan Boisi, Michael Baraldi, Harry Blair and Mark Boisi represented the landlord.