Balling On a Budget: Luxury NYC Apartments At A Discount

If there’s anything Manhannites like more than luxury, it’s balling out on a budget.

We are obsessed with a good Bergdorf’s sale, after all.

And wouldn’t it be nice to maintain our upper-echelon reputations without breaking the bank?

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In a city equally obsessed with optics as they are with its finances, it can be difficult to find that balance.

In light of this tension, we’ve sought out the most luxurious apartments in New York City, all of which have had significant price reductions.

As the wise Carrie Bradshaw once said, in the concrete jungle, you can really have it all.

303 East 57th Street, #PHA

• Previous price: $7,900,000

• Current price: 4,995,000 (36.8% lower!)

• Listed by: Arlene S. Reed of Coldwell Banker Warburg

• Key features: This duplex penthouse — measuring approximately 5,050 interior square feet, plus 2,500 exterior square feet — entices with its curved staircase, pristine kitchen, open and airy feel, and unobstructed 360-degree views captured through its windows and terraces. This unit also has a media room, sitting room, office, gallery space, and a standout dressing room attached to the primary bedroom. It’s located in The Excelsior, a full-service building on Billionaires’ Row, and amenities include a roof deck, a swimming pool, a garage, door staff, and a concierge.

1 West 72nd Street, #47

• Previous price: $10,900,000

• Current price: 9,500,000 (12.8% lower!)

• Listed by: Annie Cion Gruenberger of Coldwell Banker Warburg

• Key features: Looking for a place with a dining room, breakfast room, sitting room, and three bedrooms? This 3,800 square-foot home has been restored and renovated with modern appliances and countless fine details. Located on the Upper West Side in the Dakota, a full-service prewar co-op with upscale amenities that was designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh, the same architect behind the famed Plaza hotel.

30 East 31st Street, #PH

• Previous price: $12,000,000

• Current price: $9,995,000 (16.7% lower!)

• Listed by: Jeremy Kamm of Coldwell Banker Warburg

• Key features: This sleek, chic, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom duplex penthouse apartment stands out with its large triangular windows and triple-exposures. They offer incredible skyline views in nearly every corner – even from the tub – where one can gaze upon the Empire State Building while taking a bath! Enter into your own private landing and enjoy 3,354 square feet of living space with a breakfast nook, a formal dining area, and wide white-oak hardwood floors. The building was designed by architect Morris Adjmi and amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby, a fitness center, a garden, a terrace, a private dining room with a catering kitchen, and also bike and resident storage space.

625 Park Avenue, #5A

• Previous price: $14,500,000
• Current price: $14,200,000 (2.1% lower!)
• Listed by: Lisa Tarnopol Deslauriers and Linda Reiner of Coldwell Banker Warburg
• Key features: Luxurious, refined, and sophisticated describe this three-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom apartment. The apartment offers a private landing, a sprawling layout, a gallery, a library, a breakfast room, a staff room with an in-unit washer and dryer, and separate dining and living rooms. Another highlight is the well-designed, huge windowed kitchen with a dishwasher, an island, and custom cabinetry. The stunner is located at 625 Park Avenue, one of J.E.R Carpenter’s most iconic buildings, offering a gym and top-of-the-line security and management.

145 Central Park West, #4C

• Previous price: $19,975,000
• Current price: $17,495,000 (12.4% lower!)
• Listed by: Fredrick Warburg Peters, broker and President of Coldwell Banker Warburg
• Key features: Newly renovated by architectural firm Hottenroth & Joseph, the home has three bedrooms, and four-and-a-half bathrooms, all of which comprise more than 5,000 square feet. Its ten rooms include several that you won’t find in many other homes, such as a large foyer, a gallery, a wet bar, and a massive library. A slew of other features await: Ten-foot ceilings, original, restored Emery Roth details, custom moldings, raised doorways, 23 windows, a smart home system, motorized shades, and much more! The home is located in the San Remo, one of Manhattan’s most storied co-op buildings, which sits on Central Park West between 74th and 75th Street, directly across the street from Central Park. The building has full-service staff and services, a fitness center, a playroom, and even a private garden.

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