The Charles, #PH (Douglas Elliman)
In March 2023, the penthouse at the top of The Charles hit the market for the first time following a five-year fabrication and combination of the original duplex penthouse with the two floors below. Features include private elevator access, a dramatic staircase to connect all levels, a home automation system, a custom-grade kitchen, a half-floor primary suite, and a total of 1,500 square feet of private terraces, one of which has a hot tub.
Hedge fund founder Larry Robbins purchased the penthouse for $37.94 million in a new record for the area (h/t The Wall Street Journal, and listed it for $55,000,000 in the spring. However, the price was recently reduced to $46,000,000. It was among the 235 sales listings throughout New York City that experienced price reductions from July 19-25, 2023. Please note that all of the following listings show cumulative price reductions as opposed to the most recent discounts.
Hedge fund founder Larry Robbins purchased the penthouse for $37.94 million in a new record for the area (h/t The Wall Street Journal, and listed it for $55,000,000 in the spring. However, the price was recently reduced to $46,000,000. It was among the 235 sales listings throughout New York City that experienced price reductions from July 19-25, 2023. Please note that all of the following listings show cumulative price reductions as opposed to the most recent discounts.
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955 Fifth Avenue, #12B (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing: Perched high above Fifth Avenue, you’ll find this elegant, expansive and sundrenched 7-room apartment (currently 6 rooms) with breathtaking Central Park and city views through picture windows, needing renovation. Gracious entrance gallery leads into double living room (incorporating the original primary bedroom) with wood-burning fireplace and direct park views. Large primary bedroom, three bathrooms, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen with open city views and washer/dryer plus two maids rooms easily combined to create a third bedroom also with open city views. Prewar details throughout, high ceilings, hardwood floors and abundant closets complete this special home. See floor plan and full details here.
510 Park Avenue, #6A (Serhant LLC)
From the Listing: Originally 13 rooms converted into 10, this long-vacant residence offers the new owner a chance to create four, five, even six bedrooms without taking away from or substantially limiting the entertaining space! The elevator opens onto a private vestibule that offer both security, privacy, and practicality. Nearly 550 square feet with a wood burning fireplace, the grand salon offers plenty of room for multiple seating arrangements perfectly suited to today’s style of entertaining. The adjoining formal dining room is nearly 400 square feet. The windowed kitchen efficiently consists of a main working area plus a breakfast area or butler’s pantry. Bring your architect and contractor!
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1049 Park Avenue, #10A (Christie's International Real Estate)
From the Listing: Residence #10A offers a rare opportunity to own an incredible home in one of the most pristine locations in all of Manhattan. The Great Room is 44’ x 16’ and has 3 large windows with open views of Park Avenue allowing for natural sunlight. The massive eat-in chef-like kitchen is large enough for a top chef. The home also features a wood-burning fireplace, in-unit washer/dryer, private bedroom wing, and an abundance of closet space throughout. See floor plan and full details here.
The Century, #25K (Compass)
From the Listing: With eastern, western, and northern exposures, you’ll enjoy views of Manhattan’s most famous green space and the surrounding Gilded Age architecture no matter where you are in your 1,215-square-foot home. The foyer and gallery hall make for a grand entrance, providing plenty of space to show off your style without giving up discretion, and the adjacent full bath is easily accessible to guests. Follow the original mahogany parquet floors to the right for the spacious sunken living room with its sweeping views of the Park, decorative fireplace, and charming original details. To the left of the entrance is the windowed kitchen and dining alcove, where you’ll find stainless steel appliances and a convenient washer/dryer. The two generously sized bedrooms have dual-exposures with magnificent park and city views. See floor plan and full details here.
32 West 82nd Street, #2D (Elegran)
From the Listing: Superb location, park block around the corner from the Beresford and Museum of Natural History in one of Manhattan’s most sought after zip codes. This one-bed has been fully renovated with top-of-the-line appliances, countertops, paint and herringbone flooring. ButterflyMX intercom system allows for keyless entry and added security. Only 20% down required, and maintenance is lower than comparable units in the building. See floor plan and full details here.
432 Park Avenue, #50A (Engel & Volkers)
From the Listing: Overlooking Central Park from the 50th floor of the iconic 432 Park Avenue, this 1,789-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence features soaring 12’-6” ceilings and 10’ x 10’ windows providing abundant light and dynamic park and river views through northern and eastern exposures. A gracious entry gallery leads to a large corner living and dining room perfect for entertaining. The windowed open kitchen is outfitted with white lacquer and natural oak cabinetry, marble counters and floors, and marble breakfast bar with East River views. The well-proportioned primary suite offers a northern exposure with direct Central Park views and features an abundance of upgraded built-in closet and storage space, and primary bathroom with marble radiant-heated floors, dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. See floor plan and full details here.
Arlington Suites, #3A (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing: This corner 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit is situated on a quiet tree lined street in a modern 9-unit condominium building offering plenty of space and privacy. This end unit features an entry hall that leads to a spacious living room/dining area, high ceilings with recessed lights with two large full glass doors opening to a large balcony and is a perfect setting for entertaining. The contemporary open kitchen with granite countertops and stone backsplash, breakfast bar with overhead hanging lights, a good size stainless-steel under counter sink with restaurant goose neck faucet spray and stainless-steel appliances The primary bedroom has its own a glass door opening on to the balcony. The ensuite main bedroom includes a bathroom with glass shower and radiant-floor heating. See floor plan and full details here.
431 East 6th Street, #3 (Sotheby's International Realty)
From the Listing: After a recent gut renovation, the loft presents the perfect blend of classic pre-war character and contemporary splendor. The meticulous restorations have cemented original details such as tin ceilings, moldings, stunning hardwood floors, and an exquisite large skylight in the middle of the home offering pristine sunlight throughout the day. Additionally, the added touches of recessed lighting and modern light fixtures throughout add to the dramatic aesthetic. Upon entry, you are struck by the enormous eat-in chef’s kitchen with three large windows overlooking the treetops below, room for a full dining table and appointed with top-of-the-line appliances and plethora of culinary storage. With an intuitive flow and a personality all its own, the home offers light-filled interiors, ten expansive windows with three exposures and a palatial dining and living area creating an enviable open flow, ideal for entertaining See floor plan and full details here.
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540West, #203N (EXP Realty NYC)
From the Listing: 750 square feet of excellent layout has floor to ceiling double paned windows facing north in all rooms, white oak hardwood floors, state of the art kitchen with stainless steel appliances and excellent closet space. The kitchen leads easily to the living room with ample room for a table and the bedroom comfortably fits a king-sized bed. The kitchen boasts Italian cabinetry, a silverstone quartz countertop, Bertazzoni gas range and oven, dishwasher and Liebherr refrigerator. The entire apartment has true central air and heat for ideal climate control, and there is a washer/dryer in the apartment. See floor plan and full details here.
Fifty Third and Eighth, #5D (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: The residence's 789 square feet of open-concept living space include one bedroom and one bathroom with the opportunity to convert into a two-bedroom and western views. The unit features 5" oak flooring, air conditioning units in each room, as well as Bosch washer and dryer. The full-size kitchen is outfitted with Quartz countertops, white lacquer cabinetry with stainless trim, a Bertazzoni gas range, Bosch panelized refrigerator and dishwasher, and stainless steel microwave. The contemporary designed bathroom features scratch-resistant white marble floors, custom vanity, and Kohler accessories. See floor plan and full details here.
241 East 76th Street, #10F (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: This sophisticated corner beauty is perched on the top floor with city and skyline views facing south and east. The custom kitchen won the Master Design Award in Qualified Remodeler Magazine in 2017, and was spotlighted in the Architectural Digest Design Show. It features white quartz countertops, Nemo backsplash, and custom cabinetry with under cabinet lighting and wine cooler, along with top-of-the-line kitchen appliances. The elegant breakfast bar opens to an expansive 30-foot living room, with ample space for dining and entertaining. The gracious bedroom can be easily divided to create a second bedroom, nursery or home office. See floor plan and full details here.
3755 Henry Hudson Parkway West, #14A (Compass)
From the Listing: Move right into this beautiful, fully renovated 3-bedroom 2-bathroom apartment, with multiple exposures complete with a balcony. Located on the top floor of the building, all rooms boast amazing light, and the entire home has magnificent city views. The home is enhanced by crown moldings, LED recessed lighting throughout, programable to Alexa or Google, custom closets, and porcelain flooring all complete with LG ultra large wi-fi enabled washer and dryer. The custom kitchen has state-of-the-art Samsung BeSpoke appliances, gleaming quartzite natural stone countertops, soft close, touch custom cabinetry, farm sink, multi-color under cabinet lighting, a windowed desk workspace, and a seated island that beckons for entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.
Cannon Point South, #2I (The Corcoran Group)
From the Listing: This floor-through apartment features hardwood floors, new windows and closets galore. The living room leads out to a beautiful terrace overlooking the East River. The windowed kitchen can be an eat-in kitchen and has an abundance of cabinetry and counter space. The apartment has two oversized, gracious bedrooms, with two en-suite baths. See floor plan and full details here.
227 Clinton Street, #TH (Sotheby's International Realty)
From the Listing: This gracious brownstone provides the perfect combination of elegance and private living while providing both serene indoor and outdoor spaces throughout. Upon entry into the foyer, you are immediately drawn to the dramatic scale of the parlor level from the open footprint, soaring ceilings, and access through 3 wonderful glass doors bringing you out to the rear terrace which overlooks the landscaped garden. The beautiful living and dining areas are flooded with natural light from near floor-to-ceiling windows. The open chef’s kitchen features appliances from the Liebherr side-by-side refrigerator freezer, Miele oven, steam oven with an induction cooktop, dishwasher and a built-in coffee/espresso machine. The sprawling primary floor features a generously sized bedroom and is highlighted by a large sitting lounge area containing a cozy fireplace, a custom-built walk-in closet, and an en-suite primary bath.
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The Charles, #PH (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: A townhouse in the sky, this world-class property features approximately 12,000 square feet of interior space expanding over four private floors, complimented by 1,500 square feet of terraces, which capture breathtaking 360-degree views. Conceptualized to provide the finest quality of design and artisanship, the layout of this property is notably perfect for both intimate experiences and grand scale entertainment. A work of art in and of itself, a distinguished staircase serves as the centerpiece of the home, adorned with a dramatic custom chandelier that spans all four floors and reflects the spectacular New York City skyline. The home has been fully automated with a professional grade Crestron technology system, which supports the integration and operation of security and surveillance systems, thermostats, lighting, sound system, and window treatments; all of which can be controlled remotely. See floor plan and full details here.
The Kimberly, #11C (Compass)
From the Listing: Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, this spacious, corner one bedroom boasts excellent light and an enormous private terrace! An oversized living/dining room offers northern and western exposures and direct access to your outdoor oasis. French doors open to the kitchen which is outfitted with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. The bedroom easily accommodates a king bed and plenty of space for additional furniture. The bathroom is right outside in the hall, and features a bathtub/shower combination. See floor plan and full details here.
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