10 Jaw-Dropping Ultra-Luxe Properties of 2023

BY Lauren Stone BY Lauren Stone | December 14, 2023 | Home & Real Estate, Sponsored Post, CB Trends,

Take a peek into the crème de la crème of Coldwell Banker Warburg’s 2023 Manhattan listings.

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From townhouses to high-rise condos, these luxurious and extravagant homes are almost as fun to look at as they are to live in. We sat down with Manhattan-based brokerage Coldwell Banker Warburg to learn about some of their ultra-luxe 2023 listings, and a few of them can still be yours—or at least inspire your next purchase. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the real estate eye candy.

778 Park Avenue

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Boasting nearly 100 feet of Park Avenue frontage and 42 oversized sound-proof windows to enjoy the views, this 6,500-square-foot-plus home is the epitome of opulent Manhattan living. With 16 spacious rooms—including six bedrooms, an oak-paneled library, a staff wing and a formal dining room that can easily seat 20 guests—this one-of-a-kind residence has boundless entertaining potential. Spanning the entire ninth floor of the 18-story Rosario Candela building, the home exudes elegance with custom details such as a fireplace with a marble mantle, handmade stenciled wood floors and a wood-paneled dressing room off the primary suite. Just two blocks from Central Park and Museum Mile, 778 Park Avenue is situated on one of the most sought-after corners in New York City.
Status: On the market
Price: $25,000,000
Listing Agent/s: Lisa Tarnopol Deslauriers & Linda Reiner (co-exclusive)

535 West End Avenue

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Spacious and bright are two of the most valued features in New York City real estate, and this 8,400-square-foot home delivers in excess. Its vast, sun-filled living room, grandiose formal dining room and corner library all feature oversized windows for exceptional city views. Separated from the rest of the home by a wide hallway, the primary suite offers a private oasis, complete with an elegant sitting room, two luxurious marble bathrooms and a large dressing room with two walk-in closets. Taking up the entire 12th floor of its luxury condominium building, this home’s residents have access to 535 West End Avenue’s luxe amenities, such as a swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym and a steam room.
Status: On the market
Price: $14,900,000
Listing Agent/s: Wendy Greenbaum

625 Park Avenue

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Situated on the fifth floor of one of J.E.R. Carpenter’s most iconic buildings, this apartment exudes luxury from the moment the elevator opens to a stunning private landing. The gallery, located in the center of the home, leads to an ornate library, vast living room and extravagant formal dining room. Originally a four-bedroom home, the residence has been renovated to a three-bedroom with a gorgeous office adjacent to the corner primary suite, which is complete with a Park Avenue-facing bathroom and generous dressing room. With an enormous chef’s kitchen, breakfast room and private staff rooms, this sumptuous apartment is perfect for entertaining.
Status: Sold
Price: $14,200,000
Listing Agent/s: Linda Reiner & Lisa Tarnopol Deslauriers

250 West 71st Street

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Originally designed in 1892, this gut-renovated, never-lived-in townhouse has been completely updated with contemporary features. On the first floor, a dramatic gallery and entertaining room with white-oak floors lead to the spacious eat-in kitchen, which can comfortably seat eight. Outdoor space is hard to come by in Manhattan, but this home enjoys a 600-square-foot south-facing garden, a greenery-adorned front garden and two large terraces on the fourth and fifth floors—both large enough for dining. The glass staircase adorned with Italian crystal pendants opens up to a sun-filled living room, formal dining room and office on the second floor. Five sunny bedrooms make up the top three floors, with a media room complete with a wet bar on the fifth floor. Finally, this grand home is finished with a generous rooftop terrace overlooking charming 71st Street.
Status: On the market
Price: $11,950,000
Listing Agent/s: Annie Cion Gruenberger & Kate Wollman-Mahan

875 Fifth Avenue

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With gorgeous Central Park views from all main rooms, this luxurious condo is a city-dweller’s dream. Located on the 18th floor of 875 Fifth Avenue, a 1941 Emery Roth full-service co-op, this home’s beautiful gallery opens to a spacious living room, complete with a marble fireplace and flooded with natural light. Two kitchens on opposite ends of the home, two staff rooms and a large dining room make this a perfect space to entertain—plus the secondary living room adds even more seating options. Just minutes from high-end shopping, fine dining and museums in the heart of the Upper East Side, the residents of this home have access to the building’s luxe amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness room, a business center and a garden.
Status: On the market
Price: $11,545,000
Listing Agent/s: Judy Kloner (co-exclusive)

875 Park Avenue

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Designed with sophistication and meticulous attention to detail, this home offers an exceptional first impression with a private elevator vestibule that opens to a distinctive round foyer. Overlooking Park Avenue through oversized windows, the lavish corner living room connects to an enormous den and an expansive formal dining room, making for the ideal space to entertain on a grand scale. Not to mention, the sun-filled eat-in kitchen is equipped with two islands, seating for eight, top-of-the-line appliances and extensive custom cabinetry. Away from the entertaining areas, five bedrooms are situated in two separate wings, with the Park Avenue-facing primary suite tucked away at the end of a private hallway. With stunning prewar details, beautiful hardwood floors, custom millwork and a custom lighting system, this apartment combines classic New York City vibes with modern sensibilities.
Status: Sold
Price: $11,500,000
Listing Agent/s: Wendy Greenbaum

101 Central Park West

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Situated on the corner of one of Central Park West's most coveted pre-war co-ops, this apartment boasts grand rooms and iconic Central Park views. Off the gallery, a 30-foot living room with soaring ceilings is flooded with natural light from three oversized windows and equipped with a wood-burning fireplace. The formal dining room, also spacious and sun-soaked, features west-facing windows, providing gorgeous views of classic Upper West Side brownstones and evening sunsets. The south wing of the home is complete with three sizable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a classic wood-paneled library. In the corner facing south and east, the large primary suite offers panoramicviews of Central Park and downtown—a Manhattan real estate dream.
Status: Sold
Price: $11,040,000
Listing Agent/s: Bonnie Chajet & Lisa Chajet

279 Central Park West

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Featuring two stories and exquisite Central Park views from every single window, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom duplex home combines elegance and functionality. Through the charming foyer, equipped with a powder room, the living and dining area’s oversized bay windows provide impeccable panoramas of the park’s lush treetops and the city’s iconic skyline. Completing the first floor, a large kitchen and eat-in area with abundant counter space make this residence an entertainer's dream. Up the sumptuous staircase, the second level provides optimal privacy for three bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, and an office. Beautifully renovated with expansive spaces, this condo is both welcoming and luxurious.
Status: On the market
Price: $7,750,000
Listing Agent/s: Harriet Kaufman

270 West End Avenue

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Equipped with soaring 10-foot ceilings, huge windows and gorgeous entertaining spaces, this impeccably renovated corner apartment provides style, space and comfort. Through the gallery, an elegant living room is complete with two large windows overlooking townhouses, a shelved wall and plenty of room to entertain. The open kitchen and dining space provides another sun-filled space to host, with custom cabinetry, a huge island and an expansive seating area. Adjacent to the four-bedroom home’s beautifully designed library, the primary suite has north and west exposures, providing a peek of the river view. With beautifully restored pre-war features, hardwood floors and refined details, this home checks all the boxes.
Status: Sold
Price: $5,400,000
Listing Agent/s: Wendy Greenbaum

200 Central Park South

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The truly breathtaking, unobstructed views of Central Park from every room make this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home an absolute dream. Captivating right from the foyer, a full wall of windows in the living room, dining room and library offer dramatic and panoramic views. A large, private wraparound terrace has plenty of room for alfresco dining, and the fully-equipped kitchen off the dining room makes cooking and hosting easy. With a large walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom and two additional closets, the bright, oversized primary suite offers even more eastern views. Just minutes from the MoMA, Rockefeller Center and Carnegie Hall, this home is in the heart of New York culture.
Status: Sold
Price: $4,100,000
Listing Agent/s: Victoria Hersh & Adjina Dekidjiev

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