Views of Central Park...and 220 Central Park South...and Central Park Tower as seen from The Park Imperial, #64, the past week's top contract (Brown Harris Stevens)
Before One57 and its ilk would rise to remake the Manhattan skyline and establish Billionaires' Row, residents of The Park Imperial enjoyed unobstructed views of Central Park to the north. As the new buildings got in the way of them, CityRealty data shows that prices in the building started to drop. Indeed, the full 64th floor was listed for $39 million in 2015 (h/t Olshan Realty market report); since then, it has been on and off the market and ultimately entered contract with an asking price of $14,500,000. This is 62.8% below the original asking price, but was nevertheless good enough for Manhattan's top contract from February 27-March 5, 2023.
The current buyer and seller were not identified, but Crain's New York Business notes that the apartment was once owned by Jacob Alexander, the former CEO of Comverse Technologies who was charged with fraud related to his company's stock. Mr. Alexander sold the apartment for $35.2 million in 2010 (in other words, in The Park Imperial's heyday) to satisfy a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The current buyer and seller were not identified, but Crain's New York Business notes that the apartment was once owned by Jacob Alexander, the former CEO of Comverse Technologies who was charged with fraud related to his company's stock. Mr. Alexander sold the apartment for $35.2 million in 2010 (in other words, in The Park Imperial's heyday) to satisfy a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
One Kenmare Square, #6A (Compass); Mindy Kaling By Claire Leahy - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95164042
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Further downtown, actress/producer Mindy Kaling found a buyer for her Nolita loft less than six months after listing it for $2,750,000 in September 2022. The New York Post announced the contract and noted that Ms. Kaling is about to take a loss on the apartment, having bought it for $3.1 million in 2017.
The Park Imperial (CityRealty)
The Park Imperial, #64FL (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing:
High in the sky, this magnificent, turn-key home was designed by renowned architect Frederic Schwartz, with interiors by Ray Booth of McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier. The finest materials have been selected throughout, including hand-sewn wide-plank oak flooring, silk and leather wall finishes, and recessed chestnut coffer ceilings. The six bedrooms and six and a half baths provide plenty of opportunities to create specialty rooms like staff quarters, billiard’s room, media room, home office, home gym or wine cellar.
Your exclusive landing at your private elevator vestibule leads you to a gracious foyer that spills into almost 3,000 square feet dedicated to entertainment space, taking your breath away with nearly 100 feet of floor-to-ceiling glass facing Central Park with double corners. Ideal for entertaining on a grand scale, the enormous open concept Kitchen with a 20-foot-long counter offers dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher, and a 65-inch La Cornue Range with 6 burners, 2 ovens, grill, French Top and matching cabinetry.
High in the sky, this magnificent, turn-key home was designed by renowned architect Frederic Schwartz, with interiors by Ray Booth of McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier. The finest materials have been selected throughout, including hand-sewn wide-plank oak flooring, silk and leather wall finishes, and recessed chestnut coffer ceilings. The six bedrooms and six and a half baths provide plenty of opportunities to create specialty rooms like staff quarters, billiard’s room, media room, home office, home gym or wine cellar.
Your exclusive landing at your private elevator vestibule leads you to a gracious foyer that spills into almost 3,000 square feet dedicated to entertainment space, taking your breath away with nearly 100 feet of floor-to-ceiling glass facing Central Park with double corners. Ideal for entertaining on a grand scale, the enormous open concept Kitchen with a 20-foot-long counter offers dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher, and a 65-inch La Cornue Range with 6 burners, 2 ovens, grill, French Top and matching cabinetry.
87 Leonard (CityRealty)
87 Leonard, #PHA/B (The Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
Featuring an exceptional indoor-outdoor layout for comfortable living and lavish entertaining, this refined 3,888-square-foot residence greets you on the main floor with nearly 10-foot-tall ceilings, walls of windows, designer lighting and inlaid hardwood floors. The gracious foyer is flanked by a custom walk-in closet, chic powder room and central staircase. Ahead, the 35-foot-wide great room delivers a breathtaking footprint for luxurious living and dining areas wrapped in a remarkable terrace.
A fireplace and built-in cabinetry invite you to relax and unwind inside, while walls of glass doors create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Lovely planters and hedges add privacy and a lush backdrop. The world-class eat-in kitchen impresses with gorgeous custom cabinetry accented with marble, subway tile backsplashes and classic pendant lighting. Elevate your culinary experience with upscale appliances, including a Wolf range with double ovens and a custom vent hood, a Sub-Zero glass-door refrigerator, microwave drawer, two dishwashers and a large-capacity wine refrigerator.
Featuring an exceptional indoor-outdoor layout for comfortable living and lavish entertaining, this refined 3,888-square-foot residence greets you on the main floor with nearly 10-foot-tall ceilings, walls of windows, designer lighting and inlaid hardwood floors. The gracious foyer is flanked by a custom walk-in closet, chic powder room and central staircase. Ahead, the 35-foot-wide great room delivers a breathtaking footprint for luxurious living and dining areas wrapped in a remarkable terrace.
A fireplace and built-in cabinetry invite you to relax and unwind inside, while walls of glass doors create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Lovely planters and hedges add privacy and a lush backdrop. The world-class eat-in kitchen impresses with gorgeous custom cabinetry accented with marble, subway tile backsplashes and classic pendant lighting. Elevate your culinary experience with upscale appliances, including a Wolf range with double ovens and a custom vent hood, a Sub-Zero glass-door refrigerator, microwave drawer, two dishwashers and a large-capacity wine refrigerator.
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126 East 70th Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Located on what Fortune magazine called "probably New York City’s most beautiful residential block," this sun-filled, elevatored, and 20-foot wide townhouse with a classic, brick and limestone Georgian facade, is in move-in condition.
This 5 bedroom, 5+ bathroom townhouse offers over 7,400 square feet and has a spectacular and expansive south-facing garden terrace on the second level. In addition, the house wraps around a charming and serene outdoor courtyard, reminiscent of homes in Paris, which provides abundant additional light and a third exposure.
One enters the home through a gated front garden which leads through the foyer and past the elevator to an enormous eat-in kitchen professionally designed for the serious home chef and grand entertaining. Whether cooking at home or catering for a party, this kitchen can handle it all and overlooks the sunny, outdoor courtyard to boot.
Located on what Fortune magazine called "probably New York City’s most beautiful residential block," this sun-filled, elevatored, and 20-foot wide townhouse with a classic, brick and limestone Georgian facade, is in move-in condition.
This 5 bedroom, 5+ bathroom townhouse offers over 7,400 square feet and has a spectacular and expansive south-facing garden terrace on the second level. In addition, the house wraps around a charming and serene outdoor courtyard, reminiscent of homes in Paris, which provides abundant additional light and a third exposure.
One enters the home through a gated front garden which leads through the foyer and past the elevator to an enormous eat-in kitchen professionally designed for the serious home chef and grand entertaining. Whether cooking at home or catering for a party, this kitchen can handle it all and overlooks the sunny, outdoor courtyard to boot.
12 East 12th Street (CityRealty)
12 East 12th Street, #10 (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Only in a superb pre-war condo loft building like 12 East 12th Street does one get nearly 6,000’ of beautifully configured and sun filled living space looking onto unobstructed views through a wall of windows to the south as well as north, right in the center of Greenwich Village. There are four additional windows to the east as well.
One enters from a key lock elevator, recently upgraded, directly to a gracious entrance gallery. The impressive living room area looks out to a 30’ wide balcony and on to the Freedom Tower. There are 5 bedrooms, configured for maximum privacy, and 4 1/2 baths. The large Snaidero kitchen has a 6-burner Wolf range, Subzero (side by side and 2 refrigerator drawers as well as wine cooler) and KWC faucet. The elegant primary suite, facing south, has a custom crafted 25’ long luxurious dressing area leading to a Rosa Aurora marble bath and separate shower.
Only in a superb pre-war condo loft building like 12 East 12th Street does one get nearly 6,000’ of beautifully configured and sun filled living space looking onto unobstructed views through a wall of windows to the south as well as north, right in the center of Greenwich Village. There are four additional windows to the east as well.
One enters from a key lock elevator, recently upgraded, directly to a gracious entrance gallery. The impressive living room area looks out to a 30’ wide balcony and on to the Freedom Tower. There are 5 bedrooms, configured for maximum privacy, and 4 1/2 baths. The large Snaidero kitchen has a 6-burner Wolf range, Subzero (side by side and 2 refrigerator drawers as well as wine cooler) and KWC faucet. The elegant primary suite, facing south, has a custom crafted 25’ long luxurious dressing area leading to a Rosa Aurora marble bath and separate shower.
1 Available Listing for Rent for $9,500/month
Charlotte of the Upper West Side, #6 (Compass)
From the Listing:
Residence 6 at 470 Columbus is an exquisitely crafted 3,570 sf full-floor 4 bedroom, 4 and a half bath, with a private balcony and storage unit. Architecturally gorgeous and without peer in its quality and detail regarding sustainability, health and wellness and design, all the apartments at Charlotte of The Upper West Side set a new standard. Artistry. Craftsmanship.
A private elevator entry and gallery lead to the remarkable main living spaces. The open living/dining redefines a "Great Room" with high ceilings and an art wall equipped with gallery-quality lighting. Guardian Ultra Clear operable triple-paned, quadruple layer floor to ceiling windows and wide planks of European white oak, set in a ladder pattern, add charm and warmth.
Exemplifying the level of fine details are pre-wired soffits for motorized blinds and integrated Lutron RA2 system with smart home connectivity. The meticulously designed Henrybuilt kitchen of silver oak cabinetry and warm accents of aluminum is incredibly utilitarian while also sophisticated. This kitchen is equipped with fantastic storage, a coffee bar, appliance garage and a pantry.
Residence 6 at 470 Columbus is an exquisitely crafted 3,570 sf full-floor 4 bedroom, 4 and a half bath, with a private balcony and storage unit. Architecturally gorgeous and without peer in its quality and detail regarding sustainability, health and wellness and design, all the apartments at Charlotte of The Upper West Side set a new standard. Artistry. Craftsmanship.
A private elevator entry and gallery lead to the remarkable main living spaces. The open living/dining redefines a "Great Room" with high ceilings and an art wall equipped with gallery-quality lighting. Guardian Ultra Clear operable triple-paned, quadruple layer floor to ceiling windows and wide planks of European white oak, set in a ladder pattern, add charm and warmth.
Exemplifying the level of fine details are pre-wired soffits for motorized blinds and integrated Lutron RA2 system with smart home connectivity. The meticulously designed Henrybuilt kitchen of silver oak cabinetry and warm accents of aluminum is incredibly utilitarian while also sophisticated. This kitchen is equipped with fantastic storage, a coffee bar, appliance garage and a pantry.
2 Available Listings for Sale from $9,950,000
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