20 River Ter

Completed in 2002, this 29-story residential tower in Battery Park City was developed with a strong environmental focus and a mix of one- to three-bedroom residences. The architecture emphasizes large, noise-reducing casement windows and floor-to-ceiling glazing on many corners to maximize daylight and waterfront or park views. Interiors across the building commonly feature wide-plank white oak flooring, custom millwork, eat-in kitchens or breakfast bars, generous closet and storage space including walk-in closets, and four-pipe multi-zone heating and cooling systems. Selected homes include private outdoor terraces of varying sizes and formal dining rooms or alcove home-office spaces. Shared spaces were redesigned by an environmentally focused firm to create light-filled common rooms: a residents’ lounge with catering kitchen and dining, reading nooks immersed in adjacent greenery, a landscaped roof terrace with river views and barbecue stations, plus a fitness center with a private training studio, playroom and media room. Building systems prioritize healthy-air and water strategies with in-residence filtration, photovoltaic panels, planted roofs, rainwater retention and water reclamation features. On-site services include 24-hour concierge, porter and a live-in resident manager; bike storage, optional in-building parking and EV charging are available. The property sits between Teardrop Park and Hudson River green space, offering direct access to waterfront recreation and nearby retail and transit connections.