The Ritz Plaza presides over the pulse of New York in the heart of Manhattan -- Times Square. Just steps away from world-famous theaters, hotels, restaurants and cultural attractions, the Ritz Plaza is a newly renovated luxury residential building with balconied units that offer spectacular views of the city.

The building has many corner windows and many balconies with nicely curved railings. The building has a health club and pool, garage, doorman and concierge, valet service, sundeck and video security. Excellent bus service is nearby; subway stations are only two blocks away. It is surrounded by the city's Theater District, and there are many restaurants nearby. Despite its proximity to Times Square, the street is fairly quiet. In fact, its mid-block location affords many excellent views.

This high-rise was an important precursor to the spectacular renaissance of Times Square in the mid- and late-1990's. Erected by Jason Carter in 1990, this 479-unit, 44-story slab tower added a luxury residential component to this very active commercial district east of Eighth Avenue. It is distinguished by a very attractive base with multi-paned windows, some of which are circular. While the World Wide Plaza's mixed-use project was the most influential development in the area, this project helped stabilize the area and demonstrate that it was a viable environment for luxury residences.