Between the long-awaited Second Avenue subway and uncontained creativity of designers and developers, the Upper East Side is in the midst of a residential renaissance. The once cooperative-dominated area is seeing condos rising at heretofore unseen heights. Upon completion, super-luxurious interiors, an abundance of amenities, and suddenly easy transportation access will tempt buyers away from the old guard.
We take a look at the construction progress and planned interiors for the new buildings that are set to take the Upper East Side, not to mention all of Manhattan by storm. However, one thing that has not changed is the neighborhood’s reputation for high prices: According to CityRealty listings, the median price of an Upper East Side condo is $2.443 million, or $1,610 per square foot.
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