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| 15 Central Park West - Central Park Coops |
1) It was built by
renowned architect who is responsible for many other iconic buildings around
the world
Robert A.M. Stern is a post-modern architect who studied at Columbia and
Yale. His famous projects include working with Walt Disney, planning the
redesign of Times Square, and working on campus planning at Georgetown,
Harvard, and Acadia universities. All of this work is made possible
through his 300-person architecture firm which bears his name. 15 Central
Park West had an initial construction price tag of $950 million. While
many architects have tried to create something sleek and new, Stern's work at
15 Central Park West is reminiscent of the 1920s and 1930s, simple and classic
but beautiful. This style is what made him fall in love with the field of
architecture which in turn led to him building an empire. It evokes a memory
of the past but with his own touches that make it modern, giving it a unique
New York feel.
2) The Zeckendorf brothers were thought to be crazy to pay $401 million in 2004 for the site that 15 Central Park West stands on
On the contrary, they were wildly successful. With one entire city block facing Central Park West and one side facing Broadway, the Zeckendorf brothers purchased the site and sold out the apartments before the completed construction on it. It is the most luxurious apartment building in New York, and at one time had the most expensive penthouse ever sold in the city. Some of the details used in the building are from the 1930s era, such as covering the facade in limestone, and using marble and English oak in the lobby. Limestone that was used was taken from a quarry that also supplied limestone to build the Empire State building. The largest apartment boasts upwards of 6,600 square feet. The biggest sale they made was a 2-apartment sale to one person, who purchased the combined 10,000 square feet for $45.8 million.
3) Many famous celebrities have called it home
Sting purchased his apartment during the construction phase. Since then, Denzel Washington has also taken residence at 15 Central Park West, as well as Yankee Alex Rodriguez, television producer Norman Lear, sportscaster Bob Costas, and NASCAR speedster Jeff Gordon. Although Sting was offered several times the amount he paid for his apartment, he decided to stay. This is perhaps because of the sky-lit 75-foot swimming pool and private gym, or the personal chef provided to the apartments through room service. Or maybe these stars decided to call it home for the privacy of 15 Central Park West's long and gated motor court, allowing for privacy from the residents' groupies or screaming fans. It could also be that they are wine connoisseurs that need their own reserved wine cellar, which can be purchased separately, in addition to service residences for their personal assistants. While all this may align with views of the celebrity lifestyle, many of 15 Central Park Wests' most expensive apartments are owned by Wall Street investors. Whatever your career, this Central Park coop is the pinnacle of elegance and charm.
2) The Zeckendorf brothers were thought to be crazy to pay $401 million in 2004 for the site that 15 Central Park West stands on
On the contrary, they were wildly successful. With one entire city block facing Central Park West and one side facing Broadway, the Zeckendorf brothers purchased the site and sold out the apartments before the completed construction on it. It is the most luxurious apartment building in New York, and at one time had the most expensive penthouse ever sold in the city. Some of the details used in the building are from the 1930s era, such as covering the facade in limestone, and using marble and English oak in the lobby. Limestone that was used was taken from a quarry that also supplied limestone to build the Empire State building. The largest apartment boasts upwards of 6,600 square feet. The biggest sale they made was a 2-apartment sale to one person, who purchased the combined 10,000 square feet for $45.8 million.
3) Many famous celebrities have called it home
Sting purchased his apartment during the construction phase. Since then, Denzel Washington has also taken residence at 15 Central Park West, as well as Yankee Alex Rodriguez, television producer Norman Lear, sportscaster Bob Costas, and NASCAR speedster Jeff Gordon. Although Sting was offered several times the amount he paid for his apartment, he decided to stay. This is perhaps because of the sky-lit 75-foot swimming pool and private gym, or the personal chef provided to the apartments through room service. Or maybe these stars decided to call it home for the privacy of 15 Central Park West's long and gated motor court, allowing for privacy from the residents' groupies or screaming fans. It could also be that they are wine connoisseurs that need their own reserved wine cellar, which can be purchased separately, in addition to service residences for their personal assistants. While all this may align with views of the celebrity lifestyle, many of 15 Central Park Wests' most expensive apartments are owned by Wall Street investors. Whatever your career, this Central Park coop is the pinnacle of elegance and charm.
