Stylish Home Offices From Top Interior Designers That'll Make You Move

One of the newest trends in luxury new development are home offices that have been stylishly outfitted for one's work from home and academic needs. Styled by some of the country's top interior designers, these chicly accessorized home offices boast beautiful furniture, art, and even spectacular views - creating the perfect setting for work and study alike.

Selene

The Midtown Manhattan luxury tower designed by the Pritzker Prize winning Foster + Partners, has relaunched as Selene, a fully realized contemporary landmark. Formerly known by its address 100 East 53rd Street, Selene offers perfect pied-à-terre residences with sweeping views of New York City.

FrenchCalifornia, the interior design and creative studio founded by Guillaume Coutheillas, designed the stylish model residences. Inspired by the way natural light transforms the home throughout the day, frenchCALIFORNIA's design features a muted, tonal color palette comprised of gray, taupe and other warm neutrals, combined with airy drapery to further emphasize the play of light and color within each home. Included in this design is a chic, light-filled home office with a spectacular view of Midtown Manhattan.

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The Cortland

The Cortland, a NYC-based development located across from the Hudson River Park in West Chelsea, includes 144 residences designed by two of the world's leading architectural practices, Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Olson Kundig. Inspired by its West Chelsea neighborhood, NYC-based interior designer Rodney Lawrence seamlessly blends contemporary design with timeless pieces and art to create a modern, unique atmosphere. The home office at a home designed by Rodney Lawrence at The Cortland depicts this young, fresh and comfortable look that ties in beautifully with the elegance and warmth seen throughout the model.

Credit: Colin Miller

Madison House

Madison House, a new condo tower in NoMad, is the tallest residential building in the neighborhood. Located in the heart of NoMad at 15 East 30th Street, Madison House evokes a new standard for luxury living with architecture by Handel Architects and stunning interiors by Gachot Studios. Architecturally designed as a decagon, Madison House has a striking building layout where all 199 homes feature open floor plans, 11-foot ceilings or higher and corner exposure offering each home rare, uninterrupted views of the New York City skyline. Unit #58A was designed by DDC with furniture from Minotti and offers unique views of Manhattan to the north, east and west. This residence features a beautiful home office designed by DDC with panoramic views of the neighborhood.

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One Manhattan Square

One Manhattan Square, a vertical village on the Lower East Side with over 100,000 square feet of amenities, offers ample space to design your perfect at-home office where you can work both comfortably and effectively. This stylish home office is in a two-bedroom residence at the building and was designed by New York-based designer Anna Karlin. The space offers everything one may need, including a desk, chair, great lighting, space for books, and floor-to-ceiling windows which add abundant natural light as well as incredible views of the NYC skyline.

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Tech-Enabled Features that Amplify Luxury Property Value: Forbes Global Properties Insights

Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace of luxury homes and an invitation-only membership network of top real estate firms, has released the most recent Luxury Agent Poll. The poll asked members to rank the top three tech-enabled features that luxury property sellers have incorporated to significantly enhance their property value. The domestic experts named smart home networks, electric car charging stations, and smart security systems as the top three.

Further, agents highlighted the growing importance of residential renewable energy sources such as solar panels and micro wind turbines. The emphasis is also on home battery and power backup systems and energy-efficient windows and blinds. This finding is an extension of the Perspectives report, a comprehensive analysis of the global luxury residential market, collected directly from Forbes Global Properties’ network of over 13,000 prominent local agents. The report underlines that high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals now expect homes equipped with amenities that meet their evolving needs and preferences.

John Turpin of Turpin Realtors in North Central New Jersey, reflected this sentiment, noting, “An electric vehicle charger is an increasingly popular addition to many home garages, offering buyers the convenience of at-home charging.”

This view is echoed by Ben Kruger of Hilton & Hyland in Los Angeles, who foresees that the "demand for this amenity will only increase in the coming years as luxury automakers transition away from gas-powered vehicles. Homeowners reluctant to complete this upgrade should secure estimates to help future buyers understand the cost and process of installation.”

Forbes Global Properties, the exclusive worldwide residential real estate partner of Forbes, offers branding and marketing services to the world’s premier real estate firms. It is represented by more than 13,000 real estate agents across 440 locations. All members undergo rigorous vetting, ensuring the network is composed of top brokerages known for their record of success in luxury property sales and exceptional client service.

For more details, refer to the Perspectives by Forbes Global Properties Annual Report 2023.

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Luxury Living: New Developments Offering Spa-Like Bathrooms with Sweeping City Views

When it comes to luxury living, the bathroom is often overlooked. However, several developers are changing this by creating spa-like sanctuaries within residences, offering breathtaking city views. Here are some of the new developments that are redefining luxury living in New York City.

Flatiron House: A Biophilic Design Masterpiece

Flatiron House is a unique development comprising two distinct buildings connected by a shared interior garden. The development, designed by COOKFOX Architects, promotes health, wellbeing, and indoor-outdoor living. Residence #21A boasts a five-fixture windowed primary bathroom with views of the Empire State Building and north and west Manhattan. The bathroom features heated marble floors, a 6’ Kohler bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a water closet by Toto.

Sutton Tower: Luxury in Sutton Place

Sutton Tower, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, is the only new development tower in Sutton Place. The residences host stunning bathrooms designed to feel like a luxurious spa, with marble walls and floors, and Italian custom-crafted lacquer vanities. Penthouse 47 offers 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline, with the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building visible from the powder room.

11 Hoyt: Best-in-Class Building in Downtown Brooklyn

11 Hoyt is a best-in-class building located at the crossroads of Downtown and brownstone Brooklyn. Penthouse A is a sprawling three-bedroom residence that offers stunning southern and western views. The primary bedroom suite features a windowed five-fixture ensuite marble primary bathroom with a double vanity, two-person stall shower, and a deep soaking tub.

1289 Lexington: Grand Scale Luxury

1289 Lexington is the newest addition to the Zeckendorf portfolio. Residence 19B is an impressive five-bedroom home grand in scale, featuring bathrooms that are worthy of one of the world's great spas, with slab and mosaic stonework in white and a light, natural palette.

378 West End Avenue: Classic and Contemporary

378 West End Avenue is a new condominium on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Penthouse A is an expansive residence that includes a primary bath with radiant heated marble floors, a freestanding soaking tub, and custom white oak vanity with marble countertops.

130 William: Visionary Design

130 William is designed by visionary architect Sir David Adjaye. Penthouse 65 is a private full-floor residence where bespoke design, extraordinary views, and exceptional craftsmanship come together. The luxurious bathroom features textured Salvatori Italian Bianco Carrara marble with a Grigio Versilia slab wainscot, and a soaking tub carved entirely from a block of marble.

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Embracing Nature: A Look at NYC Buildings Boasting Custom Woodwork

The trend of wood in interior design is no longer confined to floors or rustic log cabins; now, New York City buildings are embracing it to clad their walls and ceilings, introducing warmth and welcoming into common spaces. From lobbies to lounges, the quality of the material adds an elevated, cozy experience that celebrates nature and craftsmanship. Several NYC buildings exemplify this trend.

212 West 72nd Street

Reimagined by the award-winning architecture firm, CetraRuddy, this luxury condominium at the Upper West Side showcases a striking lobby with dramatic wooden panels. The woodwork accentuates the curvature of the interior, creating an ambient atmosphere that merges high design with a welcoming ambiance. (Photography by Jason Schmitz)

200 East 59th Street

With CetraRuddy as the architects, this terraced tower merges nature with modernity. The residents' lounge is adorned with wood walls, standing in fascinating contrast to the floor-to-ceiling glass of the building's exterior.

Front & York

Situated in DUMBO, this full-service luxury urban oasis designed by Morris Adjmi features a statement-making lobby with an elegant wood wall that perfectly complements the terrazzo flooring and Venetian plastered walls. (Photography by Colin Miller)

Tribeca Green

Housing 265 stylish residences, Tribeca Green presents a lobby that is a wood-crafted jewel box, complete with warm cove ceiling lighting. The wood permeates the space, creating an elevated atmosphere that merges contemporary design with a historic feel. (Photography by Colin Miller)

96+Broadway

Positioned perfectly in the Upper West Side, this luxury condominium building highlights a grand 75-foot saltwater pool surrounded by geometric Hemlock wood paneling and travertine floors, creating a sauna-inspired experience. (Photography by We are Visuals)

These examples highlight the recent shift in taste from minimalism to the celebration of nature and craftsmanship. For more insights on why woodwork resonates with today's buyers, developers and brokers can provide expert commentary.

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From Rooftops to Honey Pots: The Buzz about Beekeeping in Manhattan

Discover how the concrete jungle of Manhattan is transformed into a buzzing haven for urban beekeeping. As the pandemic has sparked new hobbies, beekeeping has become a surprising trend among New Yorkers, and some residential buildings are taking advantage of their rooftops to create their own apiaries. Not only does this bring nature to the city, but it also produces honey for residents and tenants. In this article, we showcase four environmentally-friendly buildings that prioritize biophilia by incorporating greenery and outdoor spaces. Learn how these buildings promote the human need to connect with nature, and how living among the bees can help reduce stress levels in the bustling city.

The Solaire, Battery Park City

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The Solaire, Manhattan’s premier green building featuring LEED-certified residences in the heart of Battery Park City, has had beehives on the roof for over five years, looked after by Best Bees. In 2022, Best Bees was able to harvest 56.2 pounds of honey from the 20,000 bees populating two beehives on the roof of The Solaire. The green building gives out jars of the bee’s honey to all prospective buyers and residents of the building! 

And bees or no bees, the building has been a major success. With over 100 residences in contract and closed, sales and marketing firm Corcoran Sunshine announced that The Solaire was the top-selling new development property in Manhattan in 2022.

“The Solaire is committed to fostering sustainable practices in the building, and the introduction of a rooftop apiary five years ago has been a fun and creative way to interact with our Battery Park City ecosystem,” says Corcoran Sunshine’s Aaron Goed, Director of Sales at The Solaire. "Best Bees manages and harvests honey from the handcrafted rooftop apiary so we can give jars of our own honey to prospective buyers at the building, who appreciate the personal touch and the unique connection to our surrounding green spaces in the neighborhood.”

The Starrett-Lehigh Building, West Chelsea

The famous Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea, owned by RXR, has a whole urban farm on its roof, including beehives run by an army of volunteer tenants who can keep track of their building’s hive through a special portal by urban beekeeping company Alvéole, who has has 116 million bees in their “bee portfolio.” The garden on top of Starrett-Lehigh has perennial flowers and bushes like Joe Pye weed, echinacea and Budlia for the bees. RXR is a huge proponent of supporting biodiversity in urban areas- approximately 450,000 bees live in nine hives across seven of their buildings in 2023. The program has been so popular that RXR is adding beehives to their properties at Pier57, 230 Park, 32 Old Slip, and 75 Rockefeller. 

RXR uses their beehives to educate and engage with the community and their building tenants, many of whom are looking for fun reasons to return to the office. For example, on National Tea Day, RXR gifted tenants jars of honey from their hives, coupled with a tea tasting with their partners at Brooklyn Tea. 

11 Hoyt, Downtown Brooklyn

11 Hoyt, designed by the renowned Jeanne Gang, features a nearly 27,000-square-feet elevated private park. What makes this unique is that the park includes multiple flower gardens, all strategically featuring native flowers that draw in monarch butterflies during their yearly migration through NYC. If that wasn't cool enough, the park also includes a butterfly-themed playground where young residents can enjoy running and climbing a giant caterpillar and butterfly jungle-gym. Hollander Design is responsible for the thoughtful landscape design and envisioned it to be an experiential park with thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces ideal for a wide array of activities including exercise and play, as well as zones for relaxation and contemplation. Residents can enjoy an alfresco barbecue, meditative yoga on the fitness deck, an invigorating dip in the outdoor hot tub or even take their furry friends to the private dog park.

Flatiron House, Flatiron

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Flatiron House comprises two distinct buildings connected by a shared interior garden with a total of 44 residences. With architecture and interiors by COOKFOX Architects, a leader in biophilic design, the development utilizes a number of guiding principles that promote health, wellbeing, and indoor-outdoor living.

Residence 21A is one of the homes outfitted with a self-watering irrigation system under each window to allow plants to bloom and grow through the 222-square-foot balcony’s latticework. The loggia (covered terrace) in 21A is accessible via the living room, primary corner bedroom, and secondary bedrooms. Designed in collaboration with Brooklyn-based landscape architect Future Green Studio, plant species will be included in the home, such as periwinkle, thyme, oregano, lavender, alpine strawberries, and lowbush blueberries. The planting choices are very specific and based on a Mediterranean approach to be edible, fragrant and open to regular sun exposure.

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Escape the Concrete Jungle: Discover Iconic Tree-Lined Streets in Manhattan Apartments

In New York City, or “the concrete jungle,” it's pretty safe to say the main attraction is not the flora and the fauna. But part of Manhattan’s charm is stumbling on one of the select iconic and charming tree-lined streets in the city. These glamorous tree-lined blocks can be the ultimate refresh after being overwhelmed by the towering buildings! 

From these apartments, enjoy all the perks of the bustling city with your own tree-lined block right outside your front door as an oasis: 

225 East 19th Street, Apt 403, $2,499,000

Listed by agent Danielle Darah, agent Jane Katz and broker Annie Cion Gruenberger of Coldwell Banker Warburg. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in one of the city's most coveted neighborhoods at The Prewar at Gramercy Square, on a centrally located, tree-lined street. Amenities include a La Palestra gym, a golf simulator, a screening room, a catering kitchen, landscaped outdoor spaces, and more! Inside the apartment, enjoy top-of-the-line appliances such as a Sub-Zero fridge, a GE washer and dryer, and a Bosch dishwasher. The unit also includes glamorous features such as bathrooms with radiant heated flooring, UV-treated windows with motorized shades, and solid oak wood flooring throughout. 

28-30 West 74th Street, Apt 3C/4C - $2,000,000

Listed by broker Svetlana Choi of Coldwell Banker Warburg. This two-bedroom (can be converted to three), two-and-a-half-bathroom apartment is located on the Upper West Side in a prewar elevator building on a charming tree-lined street, so you get to enjoy the greenery even on your short walk to Central Park. Beyond its fabulous location, this unit also features two working fireplaces, two bedrooms with ensuite baths, and an expansive 400-square-foot terrace perfect for enjoying the fresh spring air or entertaining guests! 

150 East 69th St, Apt 17J, $1,595,000

Listed by broker Rebecca Blacker, broker Arlene Reed, and agent Monisha S. Rana of Coldwell Banker Warburg. Located on the Upper East Side in the Imperial House, a white glove cooperative with exciting amenities such as beautiful Japanese viewing gardens, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a yoga room, an on-premise tailor/dressmaker, and more! Not to mention, right outside the front entrance is a lovely Manhattan tree-lined block. This one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on a high floor has a flexible layout (a second bedroom or office can be easily created). The apartment features an oversized master bedroom with two large closets, a windowed kitchen, a private balcony, and more! 

458 West 20th Street, Apt 2B - $999,900

Listed by agent Samantha Rose Frith and broker Joel Moss of Coldwell Banker Warburg. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom duplex apartment is located on the garden and parlor floor of a boutique co-op in Chelsea – giving you easy access to the picturesque tree-lined street surrounded by brownstones. From the apartment, enjoy views of the flowers and trees blooming as well as the beautiful landscape of the Episcopal Church’s General Theological Seminary. This unit also has large windows, high ceilings, high-end appliances, and a spa-like en suite bath, to name a few great features!

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Squash Your Way into Luxury Living: NYC Condos with Private Courts

Spring is the season of squash, and no, not the sweet orange and yellow vegetable, but the indoor racket sport. With the U.S. Adult, Junior, and Parent and Child Squash Doubles Championships scheduled for March and April, now is the perfect time to take a swing at learning the game or upgrade your skills. Whether a couple looking for a fun date idea or a family in search of an active alternative to family movie night, these NYC residences have the perfect squash court amenities for residents of all ages to enjoy. I wanted to pique your interest in rounding up these luxury condos that feature beautiful squash courts that are perfect for adults, children and families looking to test their skills for this upcoming squash season. 

The Cortland

The Cortland, a NYC-based development designed by two of the world's leading architectural practices, Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Olson Kundig, features an expansive Olson Kundig designed amenities program with an array of state-of-the-art wellness and fitness amenities that evoke the feel of a private members club. Residents can enjoy The “Harrow Court” squash court, an accredited squash court equipped with a basketball net perfect for shooting hoops or playing the racket sport with friends and family.

(Image credit: Colin Miller).

53 West 53

The full-floor Wellness Center at 53 West 53 – the striking residential tower rising 1,050 feet above the Museum of Modern Art and designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel – boasts over 15,000 square feet of lavish fitness and wellness amenities, including a regulation squash court. Whether playing in a fast-paced match or taking squash lessons from a pro, residents of all skill levels can enjoy this popular amenity. 

Managed by the premiere fitness lifestyle brand, The Wright Fit, the Wellness Center at 53 West 53 also features a full gym, separate fitness studios for high-intensity workouts or lower-impact activities like reformer pilates and yoga, a state-of-the-art golf simulator that allows residents to virtually play at some of the best golf courses in the world, men's and women's saunas and steam rooms, a luxe spa treatment room and a striking, naturally lit 65-foot lap pool, cold plunge and hot tub situated between poolside vertical gardens featuring over 3,500 plants. 

(Image credit Evan Joseph)

Brooklyn Point

Brooklyn Point in Downtown Brooklyn offers a host of wellness amenities including the first-ever interactive squash court in any private residential building in New York City. The interactive squash court is a space where the Smart Board meets the Squash Court. Designed by InteractiveSQUASH,  the space is a truly awesome one-of-a-kind experience. The smart court provides you with the most advanced digital squash coaching in the world in real-time. It can track your every move and shot, and also offers games and training modules all complemented by bright graphics and sounds as well as an interactiveSQUASH court app that can log your progress. So as long as you have a racquet and a ball, you are all set to break a sweat!

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These NYC Homes Have the Best Spaces for Working Remotely

With so many businesses now adopting permanent hybrid work models, it looks like the “work from home” trend isn’t quieting down any time soon. For when we need a change of scenery, there are countless options for coworking spaces but sometimes it’s just easier to avoid the commute altogether.

Below, please find some of the homes across Manhattan with spaces that take working from home from mundane to peaceful and productive.

One Essex Crossing, Residence 8H

CetraRuddy-designed One Essex Crossing is a 14-story condominium building that spans a full city block between Broome and Delancey Streets and features residences with skyline views, shared and private outdoor space, and a wealth of indoor/outdoor amenities. 

Priced at $1,815,000, Residence 8H is an over-scaled 1,008 sq. ft. 1-bedroom, 2 bathroom home featuring a home office with light-filled eastern views and ensuite bath. Down the hall from the primary bedroom and living and dining rooms, the office provides a private haven for taking calls or catching up on emails without having to leave your home. The residence also features 10 ft. ceilings, oversized windows for exceptional natural light and air, and a thoughtful kitchen layout featuring a custom dining island offering exceptional utility custom in addition to the sleek design.

450 Washington, Residence #1107

Developed by Related, with architecture by Roger Ferris + Partners, furnishings in building amenity and common spaces by March & White Design (MAWD,) and landscape architecture by Hollander Design, 450 Washington offers prime waterfront residences in a new vision of modern living in Tribeca.

450 Washington changed their amenities programming during the pandemic to allow residents to work remotely in a business center with two meeting rooms, available for on-demand or private use by reservation. They even have access to a printer - a rarity for homes in New York City.

Priced at $2,750,000, Residence #1107 is a graciously-sized 2 bedroom apartment, encompassing 1,103 sq. ft. The residence features open living spaces with ample light, while also carving out areas that can be seamlessly dedicated to a work-from-home space. The foyer creates the perfect office nook mere steps away from the bedroom. 

With an unprecedented interest in new developments at the end of last year, 450 Washington reported more signed contracts than any other building in Manhattan in Q4 of 2022 as well as this February 2023– you can see around 38 contracts reported publicly on Streeteasy here, which includes a contract on an off-market penthouse at the building (Penthouse 1602,) last asking $17.3M.

300 West 30th Street, Midtown, Residence #3E

300 West 30th Street in the Penn District, boasting boutique hotel-inspired modern residences with sleek interiors by Workshop/APD, gives residents access to a chic and modern amenities package with a focus on seamlessly integrated outdoor space, perfect for co-working by day and entertaining by evening. Flexibility is key - they have a residence lounge and co-working space with rooms that can be separated for privacy or expanded for entertaining, featuring an 8-person dining table with catering kitchenette for private events that opens directly to the terrace. 

Residence 3E at 300 West 30th Street is an elegantly planned studio that enjoys southeast-facing views with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony that floods the apartment with natural light. A huge walk-in closet completes your storage needs, and residents will enjoy the convenience of an in-home washer and dryer.

1289 Lexington, Residence 6B

Located in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, 1289 Lexington is a collection of luxury condominiums on the Upper East Side. Ranging from 2- to 5-bedrooms, each of the homes at 1289 Lexington feature open-plan living with tall ceilings, high windows, solid oak floors, and elegantly designed kitchens and baths by SheltonMindel.

Apartment 6B at 1289 Lexington is an elegant 3,078' four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home with 10' ceilings and extraordinarily large windows, allowing southern and western light to fill the apartment. The corner living room has the dimensions of a loft and joins the open windowed kitchen, which features Gaggenau appliances, a grand marble island, custom walnut cabinets, and a vented stove hood. Each of the four bedrooms is much larger than those typically found in new developments and there are five walk-in closets, 2 being in the primary bedroom. For those thinking of what to do with the extra space, one of the four bedrooms can seamlessly be staged to present as a spacious, light-filled home office perfect for the days when you need a break from the office or need to keep an eye on the kids.

One Wall Street, Residence #2514

One Wall Street, the Art Deco skyscraper which led the Financial District's transformation into a world-class residential neighborhood, was completely renovated to pay homage to the original design while adding in the modern design elements, amenities, and services that appeal to today’s buyer. One Wall Street offers residents 100,000 square feet of exclusive amenities, including a 75 foot lap pool overlooking downtown Manhattan, a restaurant private to building residents and their guests, and a private coworking space. The building in prime Financial District houses the neighborhood’s first Whole Foods and a sprawling Lifetime Fitness Resort.

Priced at $4,755,000, Residence #2514 is a spacious three bedroom, two bathroom home featuring a large foyer with space for a home office, ample closet space, and natural light. The seamless floor plan is entirely unique within the building and has stunning eastern views of the sunrise.

In addition to the home office available in this residence, One Works by The One Club, exclusively available to all residents and guests offers 6,500-square-feet of co-working space thoughtfully designed in partnership with Deborah Berke and Harry Macklowe to create an effortless, multifunctional space to support residents with the option of working from home. Serving as an extension of a resident's home office. One Works offers two large conference rooms for meetings and presentations, a variety of workspaces including desks, lounges and collaborative tables, soundproof phone or podcasting rooms for privacy when taking calls or virtual meetings with equipment supplied upon request. The space includes a fireplace, a kitchen with a coffee bar, and business-class printing supported by complimentary building-wide WiFi.

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Rooms that Captivate: Bright, Bold, Maximalist Rooms in 2023

As we near springtime and we've had time to look at the emerging design trends for 2023, We’re here to share with you this year's stand-out maximalism trend — bright, bold and breathtaking walls that captivate all who enter.

As new homebuyers continue their shift away from white walls to something more lively, they are seeking homes inspired by vibrant and energetic designs that offer a truly unique living experience. This trend should be on everyone's radar!

One Manhattan Square

One Manhattan Square on the Lower East Side waterfront displays this beautiful pink living room in one of the model apartments. Designed by New York-based designer Anna Karlin, this home is based on a specific character archetype and is dubbed "The Instagrammer." This living area adjacent to the kitchen is full of eminently Instagrammable modern furniture and accessories with pops of bright color including the bold pink walls. 

Image courtesy of Evan Joseph

One High Line

Developed by Witkoff Group & Access Industries, One High Line is a luxury condominium project spanning a full city block in Manhattan's West Chelsea neighborhood. One High Line is comprised of two sculptural twisting travertine towers designed by the world-class Danish architect Bjarke Ingels. This home's eclectic interior is designed by AD100 designer India Mahdavi, who intentionally curated this home's office with a radiant pop of red meant to captivate. Mahdavi furnished the office with her custom TX desk, Hexagonale chairs, Bruno bookcase, and Babel tower, all within the same color scheme to draw attention to the room's details.

Image Courtesy of One High Line by DBOX

The St. Regis Residences, Boston

Situated in the heart of Boston’s Seaport District, The St. Regis Residences, Boston is a new luxury condominium on the Boston Harbor waterfront offering five-star branded residences without an attached hotel. A home inside the development has been thoughtfully furnished by Boston-based designer Eric Roseff to create a colorful and eclectic art-gallery-like experience. The primary bedroom is outfitted with sophisticated, elegant and stylish navy walls and accents that bring the incredible feeling and views of the Boston Harbor into your home.

Image courtesy of Jared Kuzia

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Loft-y (Real Estate) Goals To Make Your New Home

Known for their open-plan living, oversized windows, and tall ceilings, lofts and loft-style residences are as stylish as they are functional. The below loft residences offer buyers a chance to enjoy classic NYC-style living - no SoHo or Tribeca address needed! 

222 East Broadway

Ranging from studio to four-bedroom residences, 222 E. Broadway offers interiors of classic elegance and understated luxury. Built within the bones of the landmarked art deco Bialystoker building, 222 E. Broadway’s stylish Lofts feature 10-foot ceilings, white oak herringbone floors, and stunning custom finishes. In addition, each residence boasts an expansive kitchen with richly patterned Calacatta counters and backsplashes, warm walnut and fluted glass upper cabinetry with spruce green interiors, and a Miele and Sub-Zero suite of appliances that add both function and beauty to the spaces. 

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The Cortland

The Cortland, a NYC-based development overlooking Hudson River Park in West Chelsea, includes 144 oversized residences designed by two of the world's leading architectural practices, Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Olson Kundig. Designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent designed a beautiful loft-like home with well balanced interiors that compliment and highlight the strong architecture of the building. Thoughtfully designed to leave unobstructed views of the Hudson River, the voluminous residence features open-plan living and dining areas and refined finishes that encompass the feel of a spacious loft overlooking West Chelsea and the Hudson River.

(Credit: Colin Miller)

547 West 47th Street

Sculpted by the acclaimed Dutch-based design firm Concrete, 547 West 47th Street is a transformative move-in-ready condominium that honors the dynamic energy of Hell's Kitchen today while paying homage to its classic factory lofts that once defined the area. The modern loft-style residences located on floors one through seven of this 12-story building were designed to evoke the neighborhood’s industrial past with large volumes at street level, a robust upcycled brick facade and oversized warehouse-inspired casement windows. The interiors feature a palette of gray hues with striking back accents and boast efficient, fluid layouts that emphasize the loft-like feel with open living spaces leading to primary bedrooms through sliding cast-glass doors inspired by the industrial heritage of the location.

(Credit: Max Burkhalter)

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March Madness Basketball Courts You Can Play Without Leaving Your Own Home

With March Madness right around the corner, these luxury residential buildings in New York City feature the best basketball courts for residents to shoot hoops like a pro.

Below are some of the most of the best New York properties with an on-site basketball court.

Lincoln at Bankside - Brookfield Properties

Lincoln at Bankside, located at 101 Lincoln Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, consists of four 25-story towers and features an impressive 921 units, of which 278 units will be rent-stabilized. Opening this spring, this is the second phase of Brookfield Properties’ $950 million, 4.3-acre mixed-use development along the waterfront in the South Bronx following the opening of the 458-unit Third at Bankside last year. 

In addition to waterfront access through a brand-new publicly accessible park, Lincoln at Bankside boasts a vast suite of indoor and outdoor amenities across a five-story amenity complex including a luxe wellness center, resident lounges, versatile coworking space, an indoor lap pool and a three-story, 4,600-square-foot indoor basketball court. 

The Bankside master plan includes 1,379 apartments and unlocks public access to Mott Haven’s waterfront for the first time in more than a century. Bankside represents one of the largest private investments ever undertaken in the Bronx. 

Rendering credit: Brookfield Properties

Mercedes House - Two Trees Management

Mercedes House, an architecturally iconic mixed-use development in Manhattan’s Hell's Kitchen is a neighborhood hotspot for health and wellness enthusiasts. Two Trees’ 800-unit residential building boasts the 80,000 square foot Mercedes Club, a state-of-the-art wellness center containing a spa and health club, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, two outdoor decks with greenspace, bocce and yoga, a boxing studio, indoor/outdoor ping pong, outdoor amphitheater, Playa Bowls juice bar, cycling studio and an indoor basketball court. The Mercedes Club welcomes memberships for both tenants and neighborhood residents alike. 

In celebration of March Madness, Mercedes Club is bringing out all the stops, offering an “Around the World” tournament, a competition-based shooting drill whose winner will take home a complimentary month of membership and a Swedish massage. Monthly trivia night will be taken to the basketball court, where participants earn points towards their trivia game by shooting baskets and answering basketball-themed trivia questions, with the winner taking home a Mercedes Club gift bag and a free guest pass. For those looking to sharpen their court skills without the fierce competition, Mercedes Club is holding two “Skills and Drills'' classes welcome to all experience levels.

Image credit: Two Trees Management

606 West 57th St and 45 Wall Street - TF Cornerstone

Of TF Cornerstone’s numerous residential properties in New York City, basketball fans gravitate to 45 Wall Street and 606 West 57th Street, two residential towers offering full-size basketball courts in addition to a variety of luxury amenities. 

606 West 57th St, Midtown West, affectionately known as The Max, rises 44 stories above Manhattan’s Midtown West waterfront, offering more than 1,000 apartments and panoramic views of the Hudson River. As part of the 45,000 square feet of amenities, The Max offers a full-court basketball gymnasium exclusively for residents to enjoy pick-up games and tenant tournaments. 

Credit: TF Cornerstone

45 Wall Street

45 Wall Street is a 27-story luxury tower boasting 435 units in The Financial District. A former bank building, 45 Wall Street offers contemporary amenities alongside original architectural features. Residents can sunbathe in the wraparound roof terrace, relax in the penthouse-level club, or stretch out in 45 Wall Street’s yoga room. Fitness enthusiasts can play a game in the full-court basketball gymnasium or have a workout in one of the two state-of-the-art fitness centers.

Ready, Set, Spring!

Temperatures are warming and thoughts of Holiday Markets, ice skating in Central Park, and cozy hot chocolates are quickly turning to al fresco dining, baseball, and lazy neighborhood strolls. 

Spring is about renewal and marks the unofficial season of real estate. This year in particular, Spring will also be defined by a welcomed infusion of listings and eager buyers looking for their new home. 

Scott Harris, a top-producing residential real estate agent with Brown Harris Stevens, breaks down the tell-tale signs of what is sure to be an active market. 

Buyers are enthusiastic. 

Reports about decreasing sales volume and price softening, coupled with predictions of lower interest rates within the upcoming 6-9 months are boosting confidence and taking many off the sidelines.

Sellers are getting ready to sell. 

After a prolonged market defined by limited inventory, proper pricing and preparation will generate attention.

Condition matters. 

Turn-key properties will outperform comparable listings. With high costs and undefined timelines, most buyers simply do not have an appetite for extensive renovation projects. 

Employees are facing a moment of reckoning. 

Across markets and industries, the unlimited flexibility of remote work is coming to an end. Returning city dwellers in particular are re-evaluating their living spaces, commutes, and evolving needs. And with new inventory to choose from, a ripple effect of transactions is likely to occur.

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Where Buyers Should Look in 2023 for the Best NYC Condo Incentives

Now is maybe the best time to buy in New York City. If your looking for your first home in New York, you can benefit from many incentives for your new home. We’re happy to share with you some of the many new developments across NYC continuing to offer incentives in 2023 to lure buyers and drive deals

Brooklyn Point and One Manhattan Square

Due to rising interest rates and in order to help potential buyers bring down their monthly costs, Extell Development is offering buyers a rate rewind incentive at both Brooklyn Point in Downtown Brooklyn and One Manhattan Square on the Lower East Side. Now through the end of Q1 2023, the developer will buy down buyers' mortgage interest rates by 2% annually for the first 3 years of their mortgage.

Photo courtesy of Evan Joseph

505 West 43

Located on Manhattan’s blossoming Far West Side, 505 W 43 – the boutique luxury condo with architecture by ODA New York and interiors by Lemay & Escobar – offers a collection of 122 stylish studio to three-bedroom residences complemented by a robust suite of hotel-level amenities. Now through March 31st, 505 W 43 is offering incentives on two- and three-bedroom residences with two years of common charges paid for buyers. 

Photo courtesy of VHT Studios.

547 West 47th Street

Designed by the acclaimed Amsterdam-based firm Concrete, 547 West 47th Street is a transformative, move-in-ready luxury condominium located on 11th Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets, just blocks from Hudson Yards and the Hudson River waterfront. One of the best-selling projects for the third quarter of 2022, 547 West 47th Street features 219 studio to two-bedroom residences with professionally-designed turnkey home packages available and brings more than 30,000 square feet of massively-scaled, multi-level amenities and lifestyle services known as The West Residents Club to the heart of Manhattan's West Side. With closings now underway and remaining residences priced from $765,000 and available for immediate occupancy, 547 West 47th Street is offering buyers two years of sponsor-paid common charges now through the end of March. 

Photo courtesy of Max Burkhalter

Front & York

Designed inside and out by celebrated architect Morris Adjmi, Front & York is a transformational development that brings new homes, retail and parking to DUMBO, Brooklyn. The development currently offers an incentive that will pay two years of common charges as well as sponsor-paid transfer taxes for buyers. 

Photo courtesy of Christian Harder

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Warm and Welcoming Lobbies for Cold NYC Winters

With colder weather and shorter days, it's important in the Winter for owners of million-dollar apartments to be ushered into a warm and welcoming environment when they arrive home. These New York City lobbies eschew the typical sterile area to grab your mail in favor of elevated design elements that recall the architect and designers' larger vision for the building. 

130 William

Adjaye designed the exterior architecture and all the interiors, which is 800 feet tall and his first skyscraper in Manhattan. As you know, 130 William’s exterior is comprised of a custom, hand-cast façade and features a repeating pattern of large-scale arched windows that evoke the lofts that once populated the area. The lobby brings those design details inside, including a wall made up of arched-shaped hutches, that are curated with small design items. With 130 William, Adjaye wanted to celebrate NYC’s heritage of masonry architecture that was pervasive along the nearby streets. Adjaye’s overall design with 130 William was to highlight new possibilities of urban vertical living and the lobby sets the stage for this. 

photos by Michael Kleinberg

One Essex Crossing

One Essex Crossing, designed inside and out by CetraRuddy, is a 14-story condominium building that spans a full city block between Broome and Delancey Streets and features residences with skyline views, shared and private outdoor space, and a wealth of indoor/outdoor amenities. CetraRuddy designed the lobby as a series of emotional experiences that offers residents an oasis from the bustling city streets. Residents enter the building via Sky Bridge, an all-glass entry bridge that features direct sightlines and elevator access to the historic Essex Market and new Market Line retail below. A sleek marble ‘runway’ guides residents from the street, through the Sky Bridge, and into the tranquil lobby. Inside the lobby, large, woven-metal curtains separate the lobby’s lounge area from the main entrance and a selection of vibrant artwork, inspired by the artistic attitude of the neighborhood, hang in the space for residents and their guests to enjoy. 

photo credit to Evan Joseph Photography

111 West 57th Street

111 West 57th Street incorporates two notable structures. The first is a 1,428 foot SHoP designed new construction tower, which is the second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere. The second is the restoration of the historic Steinway Hall, former home of Steinway Pianos which was originally designed by Warren & Wetmore, the famed architects of Grand Central Station. For the lobby design Bill Sofield took inspiration from the original Warren & Wetmore architecture and collaborated with New York artisans to create interiors that were reminiscent of public spaces once featured in classic skyscrapers. Nancy Lorenz, an abstract painter created elevator doors inspired by the bronze detailing work found in many New York landmarks. Artist John Opella created a gold and silver leaf mural depicting elephants breaking out of the Central Park Zoo. The lobby features meticulously restored, end-grain wood flooring from the original Steinway Hall and fused glass urns by Lasvit with gold palm fronds, resting upon an Old Gold-finished vase that weighs 1,300 pounds and stands 14 ft tall. We also have photos of the private porte-cochère on 58th Street providing residents a quiet and private entry.

Photography by Adrian Gaut

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