Billionaires are snapping up condos in Manhattan's One57 development – sight unseen.
Two of the condos at One57 were sold last year for roughly $90-million (U.S.) each. Architect’s rendering shows a view of Central Park from the 86th floor.
Jeffrey Dvorett, vice-president of development for Extell Development, stands in front of a scale model of Manhattan featuring One57. The development will be the tallest residential building in the city and has emerged as a magnet for billionaires, who are snapping up apartments there – sight unseen – at record-breaking prices.Neville Elder/The Globe and Mail
Potential buyers can watch a brief film about the design of One57 in the company’s sales office.Neville Elder/The Globe and Mail
The building was designed by French architect Christian de Portzamparc.
A view of One57 (the tallest building in the skyline, above) as it will look from the opposite end of Central Park.
The building, situated in the Plaza District, is more than 1,000 feet (305 metres) high. The condos offer spectacular views of Manhattan through walls of glass.
Jeannie Woodberry, senior sales executive for One57, explains the kitchen layout of a typical condo. The cabinets have been created by English ‘bespoke’ company Smallbone of Devizes.Neville Elder/The Globe and Mail
Building amenities include a catering kitchen, screen room, yoga studio, indoor swimming pool and pet washroom.
The master bathrooms feature marble fixtures.
The building’s library includes a billiards table and 24-foot (7.3-metre) aquarium.
One57 – the tallest building, centre – as seen from Central Park.Neville Elder/The Globe and Mail
A night view of One57, centre, depicted in an architect’s rendering.