50 United Nations Plaza is a seamless addition to the Manhattan skyline as if it had always been a part of the city’s built environment. Living here weaves you into the very fabric of the city, from the family legacy on which the tower is built, to the iconic skyline into which it soars. Your home is at home among the greats. 50 United Nations Plaza reflects the marriage of peak architectural quality and quintessential New York taste.

Foster + Partners is one of the most innovative and highly regarded architecture and design practices in the world, behind such internationally recognizable buildings as the Hearst Tower in New York and 30 St Mary Axe in London. 50 United Nations Plaza has the unique claim of being Foster + Partners’ first residential building in the U.S. A global studio with offices in more than 20 countries and a portfolio spanning six continents, Foster + Partners was founded in 1967 by acclaimed architect, Norman Foster. The practice is known for pioneering a sustainable approach to architecture and urban design.

50 United Nations Plaza was brought to life by Zeckendorf Development and Eyal Ofer’s Global Holdings Inc. This same team saw the development of some of Manhattan’s most exclusive addresses: 15 Central Park West, 18 Gramercy Park, and 520 Park Avenue. Zeckendorf Development is a privately-owned real estate firm responsible for some of the most successful projects in New York history. Global Holdings Inc. is a private U.S.-based real estate investment company founded in the mid-1980s and led by Eyal Ofer. With 50 United Nations Plaza, the celebrated collaborators have created yet another New York Ideal.

Each residence at 50 United Nations Plaza is designed with ample spaces for entertainment and private retreat. Foster + Partners thought through every detail of the 88 interiors — from rounded counter-tops that become centerpieces for conversation, to master baths where you can soak up uninterrupted views. Floor to ceiling bay windows in the living and dining areas make a stunning backdrop for any event, flooding the rooms with light during the day and revealing cinematic cityscapes at night. The bedrooms are situated a comfortable distance from the living and dining rooms, creating that much-needed space between your public and private selves.

Whether gazing over the shimmering East River or basking in the glow of the iconic skyline, each 3-bedroom residence captures the vibrance and glamour of Manhattan. Soaring ceilings, magnificent bay windows and sweeping corner views shatter every notion of luxury. Every finish and fixture — down to the last handcrafted doorknob — has been chosen by Foster + Partners to amplify the largesse of their design vision.

Deep bay windows give you exclusive access to breathtaking cityscapes. In one direction, the Manhattan skyline at its most magnificent, with the signature spires of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. To the east, sunlight bounces off the East River, studded with bridges, boats and historic Roosevelt Island. At 50 United Nations Plaza, the view is infinitely impressive, at any angle or hour, from the energy of New York at daybreak to its illuminated nights.

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