Central Park Tower, #114, the top contract of the past week (Extell Marketing Group)
From January 16-22, 2023, the top contract by far was for a full-floor condo near the top of Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere, which was asking $63,500,000. The buyer was not identified, but Olshan Realty's market report flagged the five-bedroom, five and a half-bath, 7,074-square-foot condo as a sponsor unit.
But for all the glitz of amenity-rich new supertalls, the Old World elegance of the Upper East Side has not been forgotten. Case in point: The second-highest contract took place at 944 Fifth Avenue, an Italian Renaissance-style building dating back to 1925 and containing only 14 full-floor apartments. Residence #9 entered contract with an asking price of $24,500,000. Neither the buyer nor seller has been identified, but the contract comes a few short weeks after the sale of art dealer Robert Mnuchin's apartment in the building was recorded.
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Claremont Hall, #PH41 (Binyan Studios)
Further uptown, a penthouse at Claremont Hall, the Robert A.M. Stern-designed condominium in the heart of the Union Theological Seminary campus, entered contract with an asking price of $10,250,000, which set a new record for Morningside Heights. This full-floor home is the only unit in the building with its own private elevator entrance, and additional perks include a gas fireplace, triple exposures, a 26-foot private terrace, a wet bar, and a corner primary suite with dual walk-in closets (one of which is windowed) and luxurious bath.
Central Park Tower, #114 (Extell Marketing Group)
From the Listing:
Forever views of Central Park are yours in this exquisite full-floor condominium residence at Central Park Tower. This expansive north, south, east, and west-facing five-bedroom, five-and-one-half-bathroom residence boasts limitless views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, Hudson and East Rivers, and beyond from an elevation of nearly 1,300 feet. Over 11’ tall floor-to-ceiling windows provide for an abundance of light throughout.
A private foyer leads to a formal reception gallery, providing the perfect entry to the gracious Grand Salon featuring triple exposures. An oversized, gourmet eat-in-kitchen boasts corner views through floor-to-ceiling windows, custom cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes, and premium Miele appliances. The Primary Suite encompasses the entire western wing of this residence and features a formal sitting room, oversized bathroom with dual features.
Forever views of Central Park are yours in this exquisite full-floor condominium residence at Central Park Tower. This expansive north, south, east, and west-facing five-bedroom, five-and-one-half-bathroom residence boasts limitless views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, Hudson and East Rivers, and beyond from an elevation of nearly 1,300 feet. Over 11’ tall floor-to-ceiling windows provide for an abundance of light throughout.
A private foyer leads to a formal reception gallery, providing the perfect entry to the gracious Grand Salon featuring triple exposures. An oversized, gourmet eat-in-kitchen boasts corner views through floor-to-ceiling windows, custom cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes, and premium Miele appliances. The Primary Suite encompasses the entire western wing of this residence and features a formal sitting room, oversized bathroom with dual features.
944 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)
944 Fifth Avenue, #9 (Compass)
From the Listing:
Magnificent full floor apartment offered at 944 Fifth Avenue. This high floor residence boasts 70’ frontage of sweeping Central Park views. maintained in pristine condition, the apartment lends itself to entertaining with a private elevator landing, central foyer that leads to a large, square dining room and a stunning oversized living room with three picture windows framing Central Park. Originally a five-bedroom, the apartment is currently laid out as a three-bedroom with a gym, two home offices and library. Approximately 5,000 square feet with ceiling heights over 10’ and central a/c throughout.
Magnificent full floor apartment offered at 944 Fifth Avenue. This high floor residence boasts 70’ frontage of sweeping Central Park views. maintained in pristine condition, the apartment lends itself to entertaining with a private elevator landing, central foyer that leads to a large, square dining room and a stunning oversized living room with three picture windows framing Central Park. Originally a five-bedroom, the apartment is currently laid out as a three-bedroom with a gym, two home offices and library. Approximately 5,000 square feet with ceiling heights over 10’ and central a/c throughout.
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96 + Broadway, #PHC (Compass)
From the Listing:
Introducing Residence PHC, a gracious four bedroom, three and a half bath penthouse with three exposures, 11’ ceilings, media room, terrace and 1,292-square-foot private roof deck, complete with outdoor kitchen. This luxurious space faces south, east and west, offering panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River. An elegant entry gallery, with oversized coat closet, leads to the impressive living room which has floor-to-ceiling casement windows facing south, east and west, providing expansive city and river views and access to the west facing 240-square-foot terrace.
The top-of-the-line kitchen features west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, a spacious pantry and custom Italian solid white oak cabinets with exposed dovetail joinery, elegant inlay and under-cabinet lighting. Brazilian desert quartzite countertops are accented by the marble backsplash and the stainless steel appliances include a Wolf speed oven and vented gas range with grill, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual Cove dishwashers, and a deep stainless sink with Insinkerator.
Introducing Residence PHC, a gracious four bedroom, three and a half bath penthouse with three exposures, 11’ ceilings, media room, terrace and 1,292-square-foot private roof deck, complete with outdoor kitchen. This luxurious space faces south, east and west, offering panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River. An elegant entry gallery, with oversized coat closet, leads to the impressive living room which has floor-to-ceiling casement windows facing south, east and west, providing expansive city and river views and access to the west facing 240-square-foot terrace.
The top-of-the-line kitchen features west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, a spacious pantry and custom Italian solid white oak cabinets with exposed dovetail joinery, elegant inlay and under-cabinet lighting. Brazilian desert quartzite countertops are accented by the marble backsplash and the stainless steel appliances include a Wolf speed oven and vented gas range with grill, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual Cove dishwashers, and a deep stainless sink with Insinkerator.
12 Available Listings for Sale from $1,395,000
54 East 66th Street, #TH (Compass)
From the Listing:
Designed to bring light inside by premier architects George Nemeny and Debra Reiser, and one of only six private garages in the East 60s west of Park Avenue, this 20’ wide 5-story brownstone with sensational scale is not to be missed. Currently configured as a two-family house, it features an owner's triplex with a double-height living room, wood-burning fireplace, and wall of glass overlooking the garden. The upstairs duplex offers a private terrace. Bring your architect!
Designed to bring light inside by premier architects George Nemeny and Debra Reiser, and one of only six private garages in the East 60s west of Park Avenue, this 20’ wide 5-story brownstone with sensational scale is not to be missed. Currently configured as a two-family house, it features an owner's triplex with a double-height living room, wood-burning fireplace, and wall of glass overlooking the garden. The upstairs duplex offers a private terrace. Bring your architect!
53W53 (Gilles Ashford)
53W53, #22A (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Balancing grand scale living with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 22A at 53 West 53 comprises 3,663 square feet, offering three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and north- and east-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 10’3" set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer Thierry Despont’s masterfully conceived interiors. Bespoke detailing typically reserved for privately commissioned homes abounds, while a rich yet soft palette of museum-quality finishes imbues each space with both modern glamour and timeless elegance.
From the proper entry foyer, a formal gallery gives way to the corner great room lined with two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame north- and east-facing views. A pair of dramatic pocket doors open to reveal the custom kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni, where polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary backsplash complement back-painted glass cabinetry with polished nickel detailing and Dornbracht fixtures. The extensive suite of appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero includes a fully integrated refrigerator and freezer, five-burner cooktop with fully vented hood, integrated dishwasher, wall oven, speed oven, under-counter wine refrigerator, and integrated coffee maker.
Balancing grand scale living with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 22A at 53 West 53 comprises 3,663 square feet, offering three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and north- and east-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 10’3" set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer Thierry Despont’s masterfully conceived interiors. Bespoke detailing typically reserved for privately commissioned homes abounds, while a rich yet soft palette of museum-quality finishes imbues each space with both modern glamour and timeless elegance.
From the proper entry foyer, a formal gallery gives way to the corner great room lined with two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame north- and east-facing views. A pair of dramatic pocket doors open to reveal the custom kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni, where polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary backsplash complement back-painted glass cabinetry with polished nickel detailing and Dornbracht fixtures. The extensive suite of appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero includes a fully integrated refrigerator and freezer, five-burner cooktop with fully vented hood, integrated dishwasher, wall oven, speed oven, under-counter wine refrigerator, and integrated coffee maker.
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