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Back To The City: 3 Chic New York City Condos That Make Coming Home Feel Like A Treat

Author: Clemence Sfadj / September 17, 2026
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With city apartments such as these, saying goodbye to summer isn’t such a difficult feat. Keep reading to (re)discover a selection of three New York City condos so aesthetically pleasing and full of soul, they make returning to the city feel like a treat.

A Downtown Loft With Interiors By Cullman & Kravis That Strikes An Artful And Layered Balance

Thirteen windows with unobstructed views to the south and northeast. A clean, blank canvas. A solarium. These and other Zen-inducing qualities prompted a young professional in the arts to leave his beloved former loft for the brighter pastures of this East Village duplex. The team fast identified their approach: imbue grace and polish while honoring the architectural context. 

Modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, glass coffee table, colorful pillows, plants, and open kitchen; staircase and artwork visible in the background.
Photographer: Joshua McHugh; Styling: Anthony Amiano

An Upper West Side Apartment By Designer David Scott With A Chic And Soft Aesthetic

The clients had a few key requests for their new place. Chief among them, describes the husband, “We wanted a sense of comfort and calm, so when you come in, you breathe a sigh of relief.” David Scott’s solution was to give the space a loft-like feel while maintaining a sense of warmth and ease, carefully refining every detail, including replacing the floors and windows, in the process.

classic living room in shades of brown giving off a calm and comfortable vibe
Photographer: Tim Lenz/OTTO

A NoHo Apartment With A Magical, High-Design Atmosphere Conceived By Robert Marinelli

 “We favor unconventional layouts that subtly challenge the architecture and result in engaging compositions,” designer Robert Marinelli says. “Here, I wanted to create cohesive spaces that would serve as a unified backdrop for creativity, curiosity and a sense of serendipity—expressed in a distinctly cosmopolitan way.”

modern grey living room
Photographer: Joseph Kramm

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