The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly

From inside rooms with windows, particularly those with blockbuster views like the grand living room in a penthouse, the vistas are otherworldly. These panoramas are compromised, only slightly, by the aforementioned structural beams required to support the monolithic curved glass window walls. Each unit has only one, but one could feasibly use the structure to separate areas into two spaces, like dining and living areas. And while the units feature the most luxurious interiors, the kitchens seem to be fashioned for a specific kind of clientele: one that doesn't cook often. One-bedrooms are equipped with a lounge-like dining area with a setup that looks more like a wet bar than kitchen. Along the same vein, the penthouse houses were conceived with kitchens located at the very back of the house and with no windows. Secondary bedrooms are typically 9 by 12 feet, which isn’t small, but nor is it luxuriously spacious. Nonetheless, the project remains one of Viñoly’s last, a specular design made to contribute to residents’ sense of well-being with panoramic views of the New York City skyline.

Interiors by MAWD, a studio known for designing superyachts and private jets

Applying their expertise in designing the interiors of superyachts and private jets to residential design, MAWD focused on bringing a sense of warmth to the project through materiality. Each residence is designed to elaborate on light, space and the building’s architecture with three material palettes: terra, featuring warm green and brown hues that evoke “urban life” at the street level; aqua, highlighting the blues and greys of the Hudson River; and stratus, inspired by clouds along Manhattan’s skyline. “The selection of colors, materials and textures were inspired by the building’s field of vision,” MAWD co-founder Elliot White, told Homes.com on a private tour of the penthouse. “The bespoke millwork was inspired by automotive and yacht design, and the lobby and amenity spaces are meant to emulate the comfort found in private members clubs.”

Over 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities

Aptly dubbed “The 88” for its entrance on the 88th floor, its 15,000 square feet of amenities spaces are organized into three separate environments. The top floor is dedicated to the fitness studio equipped with luxury Italian fitness machines and free weights by Technogym and a yoga studio, which overlooks the 87th floor below. Here, residents can find more wellness comforts, including a spa with a 50-foot saltwater pool and a relaxation solarium featuring plush chaises with views of One World Trade Center. The 86th floor features a family media room for intimate screenings, a private dining room, a business center and a lounge. There’s also an amenities outpost on the 16th floor, a multi-functional lounge with a café and an outdoor terrace with private grilling barbecues, dining areas and a fire pit. Outside the dedicated amenities suite, The Greenwich has all the typical niceties found in luxury buildings: a door attendant and live-in super, bike storage, private storage, cold storage and a mail room.

Tucked away in the World Trade Center neighborhood

Situated fewer than two blocks beneath the translucent marble-clad The Perelman Performing Arts Center, the address itself is located in a strange pocket that is not yet done being developed. While there are many starchitect-designed buildings in the vicinity — including Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s One World Trade Center, Calatrava’s Oculus and Snøhetta’s National September 11 Memorial and Museum — World Trade Center doesn’t quite feel like a neighborhood yet. During the day, the area is flooded with tourists and employees who work in the towers above. By night, it is incredibly quiet and nearly deserted. This is perhaps because besides the glowing amber-like performing arts center is one of the only places nearby that isn’t a shopping mall (such as Westfield and Brookfield) or a Path train station. But with the arrival of more new condo buildings, like the Kohn Pedersen Fox-designed 5 World Trade Center slated to include 1,200 apartments, the locale will likely feel more residential in the coming years. In the meantime, nearby in the Financial District, Stone Street is home to the oldest bars and restaurants in New York, including Stone Street Tavern. A little further along the way, many venture from around the city to sip on craft cocktails at The Dead Rabbit, a tri-level bar and parlor inside a historic 18th-century row house. Nearby Street Seaport, the Tin Building is a market hall curated by Chef Jean-Georges, comprising an assortment of restaurants, bars and a market. On the other side, by Hudson River Park, Brookfield Place in Battery Park features luxury shops like Louis Vuitton, a food hall with over 20 local vendors and upscale dining, like Sant Ambroeus. Meanwhile, there are endless grocery options, but the closest is Whole Foods in the One Wall building, which also houses a Life Time Fitness.

Several subway lines at the World Trade Center and Fulton Center

Because 125 Greenwich is conveniently adjacent to Fulton Center — and The Oculus, the transportation hub at the World Trade Center — residents have access to 12 subway lines and the PATH train to New Jersey. Both stations are connected to each other via the Dey Street Passageway. For those up for a bit of adventure, multiple ferry lines depart from Pier 11. By car, the West Side Highway is a straight shot down Greenwich Street.