New Upper East Side developments on the rise

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.

However, there is much to enjoy close to home. The Frick Collection reopened this year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art recently finished an overhaul of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, and there is an incredible cultural scene between Museum Mile, Park Avenue Armory, and independent galleries. The Upper East Side also offers convenient access to the green space of Central Park and Carl Schurz Park, not to mention many acclaimed restaurants, designer retail stores, gourmet supermarkets, and well-known schools.

Luxury buyers are flocking to these apartments. Forthcoming projects at 200 East 75th Street and 255 East 77th Street ranked among New York City's 20 best-selling buildings of 2025 to date. These buildings and other nearby new developments regularly rank among Manhattan's top contracts, and CityRealty data shows that Upper East Side condos come to an average price of $1,573 per square foot, up slightly year-over-year. Below, we look at newly announced projects and recently completed buildings ready to welcome residents.