181 E 90Th St

The Metropolitan is a 32-story, white-glove condominium tower completed in 2004 and designed by noted architect Philip Johnson. The building is composed primarily of one- to multi-bedroom residences arranged on semi-private landings, with only three apartments per typical floor in many sections and select transfer and penthouse levels offering expanded ceiling heights. Interiors commonly feature high ceilings (9–14 feet on select floors), wide-plank hardwood floors, expansive curvilinear or wrap-around windows, open-plan living and dining areas, eat-in chef’s kitchens with Viking or comparable appliances, generous closet systems (often custom outfitted), in-unit vented washers and dryers, and luxurious primary baths with stone finishes and soaking tubs. Several units boast substantial private outdoor space — terraces and planted roof gardens — and large storage options. Building services and common areas reflect a full-service profile: 24-hour doorman and concierge, porter and maintenance staff, live-in resident manager, on-site fitness room, children’s playroom, bike storage, central laundry and additional private storage facilities. The condominium is pet friendly and implements a working capital/flip-tax contribution payable by purchasers. Located in Carnegie Hill on the Upper East Side, the Metropolitan offers immediate access to Central Park, museums, cultural institutions, neighborhood shops and transit, supporting a refined urban lifestyle with easy cultural and recreational access.