NewYork
In Manhattan, for the seven days through Sunday October 24, 2021, there were 16 contracts signed for homes priced at $10 million and above. The highest level of trophy home contracts since 2013. [Mansion Global]
Apt 18EF at 115 Central Park West lists for $25 million. The residences is comprised of two apartments that were combined in 2004 through the design of architect Annabelle Selldorf. The home opens to a private elevator landing and a gracious gallery leading to a 35 ft living room with floor to ceiling French doors and two terraces overlooking Central Park. The New York Times reports, the apartment encompasses about 5,000 sqft featuring four main bedrooms, one of which is being used as a library with a decorative fireplace and wood paneling; four full bathrooms; two powder rooms; staff quarters; and a study that can be converted into a fifth bedroom. There are four terraces, lined in bluestone and totaling around 850 sqft, that provide stunning views of Central Park as well as the neighboring Dakota apartment house. The Majestic apartment building, located at 115 Central Park West between 71st and 72nd streets, was built in 1931 in the Art Deco style and converted to a co-op in 1958.
A townhouse located on 83rd street between Madison and Fifth lists for $17.95 million. The fully renovated residence was built in 1925 and has 6 bedrooms 3.5 baths, an entry gallery with a 21 ft atrium, a double parlor on the second floor with 12 ft ceilings, and an elevator to all six floors. Amenities at the 5,500 sqft home include a garden, a terrace, central air conditioning, an in-wall sound system, under-floor heating, five wood-burning fireplaces, and a finished basement with a gym and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. [Mansion Global]
