A Look Inside Four NYC Homes With Enviable Waterfront Views

While New York City buyers are expecting the cinematic skyline views that come with top luxury developments, a slew of high-design condominiums are enticing new residents with homes that boast a coveted vantage point for city dwellers - the waterfront. Drawing in buyers with serene water views, these homes serve as your own oasis and offer an elevated atmosphere that nods to your favourite summer haunt. Whether your home peers out to the East River or the Hudson River, these residences provide a glimmer of summer escape right outside your window and prove you don't always have to jet off to the Hamptons to catch sight of the waterfront.

As more buyers search for listings with these scenic backdrops now that the peak of summer is upon us, here are a few of the best residences at top luxury buildings in New York City:

222 LES Tower + Lofts

Situated on the corner of East Broadway and Clinton Street on the Lower East Side, 222 LES Tower + Lofts artfully connects a new 28-story luxury tower with a reimagined 11-story landmarked loft building to comprise a boutique collection of 70 residences. Inspired by the fabric of the Lower East Side, the acclaimed New York-based architectural firm, SLCE Architects, together with the architectural design studio S4 Architecture designed 222 LES Tower + Lofts to fit effortlessly into the historic surroundings of the neighborhood.

Each home at 222 LES Tower + Lofts features warm, crafted interiors by the award-winning Paris Forino, while many residences showcase captivating views of the East River, including Residence 14A. Currently on the market for $2,195,000, the gracious split layout two-bed, two-bath home greets residents with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and frame sweeping river views.

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Sutton Tower

Designed inside and out by acclaimed designer Thomas Juul-Hansen, Sutton Tower is the tallest residential tower on Manhattan’s East side. Rising 850 feet high and soaring above the New York skyline, this new beacon on the East Side waterfront was meticulously crafted to offer the best quality of living for residents.

All 120 homes at Sutton Tower are corner residences that feature a minimum of two exposures and range from one to five bedrooms. This includes Residence 32A, a gorgeous and intricately designed 1 bed / 1.5 bath listed for $2,285,000 that offers incredible East River views with all the bells and whistles.

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96+Broadway

Developed by private real estate development and investment firm JVP Management and designed by NYC-based Danish designer Thomas Juul-Hansen, 96+Broadway is an Upper West Side luxury condominium building located between Riverside Park and Central Park. Several units at 96+Broadway offer residents incredible views of the nearby Hudson River, including Residence 17D, which is currently on the market for $5.625 million and offers three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, spanning 2,221 square feet.

Featuring soaring ceilings and an elegant open concept kitchen with access to the spacious living room and private outdoor terrace, this home offers spectacular views of the water and surrounding city.

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One United Nations Park

One United Nations Park, the luxury residential tower in Midtown East located at 695 First Avenue, offers a collection of 148 gracious condominium residences boasting sweeping views of the East River and Manhattan skyline with immediate occupancy. With condominiums starting on the 28th floor, each residence, ranging from one- to four-bedrooms, boasts incredible views of Manhattan and the East River.

Residence 42A is an expansive four bed, four and a half bath residence on the market for $5,655,000. Spanning 2,900 square feet, this entire residence overlooks The East River with prime views from the kitchen, dining area and living room as well as from all of the bedrooms.

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