Billionaires Row in New York City marries the old-style luxury of New York City with cutting-edge modern living. Located between Central Park and 57th Street, these buildings house some of the world’s wealthiest individuals, including Daniel Loeb and Michael Dell, who led the influx of investment in this area in the mid-2000s. Dell’s apartment, in One57, was purchased for $100.47 million, making it the most expensive apartment ever sold in New York City. Billionaires Row is where the who’s who of New York live, with the apartments favoured by tech and finance billionaires working in the city’s thriving financial district.
The appeal of this part of New York is enduring. The towers look out over the city and Central Park, thus boasting some of the most extraordinary views in New York. They are among some of the tallest residential buildings in the world, cutting a truly impressive figure on the city’s skyline, and well located for those who work in finance and for those who want to enjoy what this wealthy and well-appointed part of New York has to offer in the way of restaurants, bars, and theatres. This is some of the city’s most desirable real estate, carrying prestige, beauty, and convenience.
One57
This was the first building to appear on Billionaires Row. The architecturally innovative edifice prioritises residential space, with apartments specially designed to make the most of the limited space available in a city like New York. Decor in the apartments draws from the culturally rich heritage of the city, with silk lined hallways, Italian marble features, and rosewood flooring calling back to the luxury fittings of historic apartments in this area. One57is not purely residential, as it is also home to a Park Hyatt hotel, which covers the first 25 floors of the building. The hotel blends business with pleasure, providing a place to stay for international visitors and business partners of the building’s high powered residents. For those lucky enough to live in the building there are a number of outstanding services available. This place hosts a library, a movie theatre, a gym, a private conference and dining room, an arts and crafts space, a pet washroom, and a yoga studio and is serviced by a 24-hour concierge and doorman. Life in One57 is having your every need catered to without ever having to leave your building to carry out business or enjoy the finer things.
111 West 57th Street
111 West 57th Street was once home to the 16 storey Steinway Building, which has since been incorporated into a larger, newer structure that blends the old glamour of the early twentieth century with the bold, modern edge of twenty-first century New York. The original Steinway Building was home to Steinway pianos flagship store and recital hall. Fourteen of the apartments in this incredible development retain many of the original features, with stunning marble arches and Renaissance-esque painted decals. Many of the units throughout the development include gallery spaces and formal dining rooms, making them ideal homes for those with a creative outlook looking to draw on the tremendous artistic and innovative energy of New York City. Many feature dark wood and onyx flooring as a nod to the Steinway company, architecturally recreating the aesthetic of their iconic pianos. The building today has an outdoor terrace, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a golf simulator. Prices here range between $12.5 million and $56 million.
432 Park Avenue
432 Park Avenue towers over the New York City skyline at a staggering 425.5 metres, cutting a striking figure with 84 storeys and 125 apartments. With an incredible concierge service for its residents, there is almost nothing that cannot be done for you if you are lucky enough to live at 432 Park Avenue. For wine enthusiasts, there are state-of-the-art wine cellars where you can house your wines in the perfect conditions. There are apartments available for your personal staff and, for your convenience, there is a 24-hour concierge service known the world over for its excellence. They can even arrange all your travel and if you want to meet a celebrity, they can arrange that for you too. Notable residents include Jennifer Lopez and Bennet LeBow. The apartments are spacious with high ceilings and large windows emphasising the view of Central Park.
53W53
Completed in 2019, this gorgeous skyscraper sits adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art. There is MoMA gallery space and a private restaurant on the ground floor of this building, meaning it is truly tied to the cultural life and history of New York City. The building is 77 storeys high and features 145 residences. Some of the apartments are duplexes with double-height ceilings and each apartment has a fully customised kitchen featuring a marble countertop. Each unit has luxury oak flooring and some of the communal areas are decorated in gold leaf in a nod to the old school glamour of New York’s creative communities. However, the real draw of the building is its connection to MoMA. Residents of the building are given free access to the museum and can attend exclusive exhibition previews and screenings alongside artists and celebrities. This building is not just a place to live, it is a lifestyle fuelled by art, creativity, and the thriving heart of the city. Prices here can vary between $3.2 million and $63 million.
This area of New York speaks to a bygone era of decadence, and glamour while also offering an incredibly satisfying and hyper-modern style of living that suits the greatest city in the world. With stunning views unlikely to be challenged by taller buildings, and excellent access to all of the very best that New York has to offer, Billionaires Row is enduringly popular among the city’s elite and international investors. These stunning apartments cannot be matched for quality, nor can they be rivalled for the lifestyle they offer.
