160 Leroy

Welcome to 160 Leroy

When Ian Schrager’s 160 Leroy rises from the ground, its inspiration is unmistakable: the philosophy of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Pritzker Prize–winning architects Herzog & de Meuron drew from Niemeyer’s vision to conceive this distinctive and iconic structure. The building embodies the qualities Niemeyer often described—curvaceous, sensual, fluid, and expressive. Like a work shaped by a sculptor’s hand, it has a tactile presence, with a pristine white concrete façade and diamond-faceted, floor-to-ceiling windows that mirror the sky and water. A subtle rhythm runs through the architecture, giving the building an otherworldly presence from every angle.

Despite its striking form, 160 Leroy was designed from the inside out. Each of the 57 unique apartments features spacious, carefully considered layouts that maximize sweeping views of the Freedom Tower, the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge to the north, and the city skyline to the east. Some residences even capture both eastern and western exposures from the same great room, offering the rare pleasure of watching both sunrise and sunset. The floor plans support modern living—open and adaptable for entertaining and family life while maintaining a sense of privacy. As Schrager explains, “The only thing that mattered to me was turning a residential apartment into a true home. I wanted the details of everyday life to be reflected in the architecture.” These thoughtful layouts emphasize natural light and views, while also catering to art collectors by providing generous wall space for displaying artwork.

Located in the West Village, the project reunites Schrager with Herzog & de Meuron, following earlier Manhattan collaborations including 40 Bond—an innovative reinterpretation of the traditional cast-iron building and the architects’ first residential project in the United States—and 215 Chrystie, a groundbreaking hotel and residential development on the Bowery. Over the past decade, a small number of waterfront sites in the West Village have attracted projects by some of the world’s leading architects. Schrager recognized the site at 160 Leroy as a rare opportunity to add a significant contemporary landmark to this historic neighborhood—and perhaps the last opportunity to own a waterfront home in the West Village. Spanning an entire city block, the building sits on a plinth of white concrete and appears to float on a bed of light. It connects seamlessly to the surrounding streets while simultaneously seeming to hover above them, its illuminated base glowing at night like a luminous vessel.