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CONSTRUCTION TOPPED OUT at 432 Park Avenue last week, meaning the tower is officially the tallest residential building in New York City.
The luxury condo stands at 1,396 feet, slightly taller than One World Trade Center, which is 1,362 feet tall (not including its spire, which brings its official height to 1,776 feet). It contains 104 condos, including 10 floors of penthouses.
One already sold for $95 million.
The views from the residences, some of the highest homes in the world, are truly astounding. Residents will be able to see to the top of Central Park to the north, One World Trade to the south, and Brooklyn and New Jersey to the east and west.
Developers CIM Group and Macklowe Properties shared these incredible photos, snapped from the top of 432 Park.
Looking north across Central Park, the George Washington Bridge can be seen in the distance.
From this height, the rest of the city looks tiny
To the south, there are views of New York City’s iconic skyscrapers, including the Chrysler Building, MetLife Building, and Empire State Building. One World Trade is off in the distance
The building’s 104 apartments start at $7 million
For those prices, we have high expectations for the interiors. And they don’t disappoint
Designer Deborah Berke took a geometric approach. The huge windows are in a straight line from the front door, making the most of the apartment’s perch above the city
The kitchens will be outfitted with sleek marble countertops and stainless-steel appliances
But the kitchen’s best feature has to be this 10-foot-long marble breakfast bar framed against the window. Just imagine enjoying your morning coffee here, with all of Manhattan sprawled out below you
The master suite’s floor plan was designed so that the bed would be perfectly aligned with the window, offering the best views possible first thing in the morning
The master suite has separated his and hers bathrooms. Looking north from the marble-covered shower, you’ll get a peek of Central Park and the Upper East Side
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If my EuroMillions numbers come out on Tuesday, you’ll know where to find me! Wow!
Even if you won the euro millions on Tuesday at €180m, over half of it would get you one penthouse in this building. Its an insane amount of money to spend on an apartment. Imagine what kind of house you would have for the same money? Seriously though who buys these places?
Plenty that would want to live in New York would buy these places.
They start at 7million so I’ll buy one of the cheaper ones if the euromillions comes in! With the way rent is in Manhattan it would probably be a solid investment!
Graham, people who have money, that’s who. I’m sure they also have houses elsewhere as well.
Eh, billionaires Graham. Billionaires buy them. Ah jaysus, why oh why didn’t I create Facebook …
Wow !!!
Even if you don’t live in these dwellings, NYC is the greatest city on earth. An amazing atmosphere with a buzz – and friendly people.
Very safe – police (armed) everywhere. On motorcycles, horseback and on the sidewalk.
And good value – except for accommodation which should be carefully researched. This best option is a small functional apartment.
On a break, you’ll only be sleeping there really. I use Radio City apartments – details on their website. Clean, central – and businesslike.
Do they take rent allowance lol It is a magnificent view but 95 million is a bit much.
I’ll take two.
Thought about it, but fear of heights has ruled it out. I’d have to keep the blinds closed
Abrahmovich bought the top penthouse as a gift to his daughter for a reported $125 million, $15 million above the original asking price so as to fend off any prospective rival bidders
dirty Russia tramp
At least you don’t have to close the blinds to stop the neighbors looking in.
No issue with the neighbours extension blocking light
I’m sure there will be one of them available on Airbnb fairly soon!
Wow! An actual stylish home in America untainted by mahogany and frills! That’s gorgeous.
And I suppose you have seen every home in the US?
I was never a fan of NY. Filthy place rude people. I don’t see the appeal.
New York is a dirty as any other major city. As for being rude? I’ve come across some of the most friendly, helpful and interesting people in this city. You can strike up conversations with strangers in a bar or a park any day of the week. New Yorkers love to chat. I personally relish in that. Beside the people, you have an endless choice of amazing restaurants, bars, and music venues. What’s not to love?
Like I said, I was never a fan of NY. My opinion. Im very happy you love it. Good for you.
I’m with you there Mike. I found it very underwhelming but maybe I expected more than I should have. I much preferred Boston, now that’s a beautiful city with fantastic architecture.
New York is a huge city with a massive population. Visiting for a few days you’ll see a tiny % of what the city has to over. Imagining telling people Dublin is not worth their time after only visiting temple bar area for a weekend.
You are getting very defensive there Bevin. I have been to NY many times. Not because I like it but because I have family living there. Everyone is entilted to their own opnion. You obviously love it as do many people but I disagree that’s all.
Of course, anyone who can communicate can express an opinion. You can visit a city many times and still only experience a fraction of it and NYC is a perfect example of this. I’m sorry if defending the city I live, love and work in irks you. I prefer to keep an open mind and avoid making mass generalizations, about anything.
It doesn’t irk me at all. Good for you if you feel that way. I was just responding to Mike’s post. You seem to be the one making generalisions not me.
Mike, NYC is a lot cleaner and safer now then ever before. I was there 2 years ago and manhattan was virtually litter free. A big change from the last time I was there in ’89 when Times Square was dive.
I’ve been to New York many times both for work and pleasure. The first few times I hated it. But when I started to get used to the wall to wall noise and explore parts that are off the beaten tourist tracks I found it to be the most amazing city on the planet.
I started reading about its history and the different neighbourhoods then visited those places when I had time.
Like every city on the planet you’ll have bad parts and some ugliness and urban decay but for sure adventure and atmosphere there is nowhere like it. Plus I feel a lot safer walking around Manhattan at Night than I do Dublin city centre.
I live here in NYC and I find Dublin to be filthier
What’s so astounding about the view? Acres of concrete draped in smog
Jaaaysus
Ive lived in the US for many years Bevin. I know NY very well. I agree with Linda head to Boston or Chicago.
Wheres the water meter fitted ??…188 euro for call outs..important question i think if im paying 90 odd million for it..lol
I’m here in NYC going on 18 years you either love it or hate it for me it worked but it’s not for everyone
Beautiful. But no way could I live that high up.
Generalisation? Funny that Bevin you presumed I visited NY for a few days. How wrong are you. I probably lived in the US for longer than you’re born.
Ah, the old “before you were born” “back in my day” spiel. I wouldn’t have liked to live in NYC in the 70′s either, so you have a point there, I suppose.
Sadly this building reflect all that has been lost in NYC. Increasingly a millionaires only place to live. Alot that gave NY its culture and allure came from the bottom up, immigrant neighbourhoods, art movements from genuine aspiring artists who could then still afford to live in Manhattan. Now its a case of a clip on culture in Greenwich Village and an ever increasing mono corporate aesthetic. NY has lost alot of its traditional appeal. Look at average wages in NYC and costs etc, it just doesn’t offer working people what it once did and culturally that is becoming all the more apparent. NY has got very boring relative to what itvonce was. The building is for billionaires to lorde over the masses, a celebration of greed and unprecedented inequality.
I prefer the view from my own house: http://i.imgur.com/D4Velxm.png
Tut tut. Read it again!! “Longer” than you’re born, not before. A big difference.
And what happens when u do ure weekly shop, you’re weighed down with bags and the feckin lift is out of order?? Hmmmmmm not so great then is it walking up all those flights of stairs
Wow
It has improved over the last 20 years mainly around the tourist areas but most of it is still dirty. I got a cab recently from JFK to lower Manhattan. The filth on the streets all along the route. The city is hyped up by the media as the best city on earth. Many to be let down.
@Bevin, London, Paris are much cleaner than NY and just as big.
Take those blinkers off when at home David.
All the interior views are cgi, not photos
$95 million for a flat? How obscene! Does anyone of you dare to question where this wealth derives from,or are you too enamored with the glitz to even care?
Stainless steel appliances, I have those in my kitchen too, must be doing something right!!
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