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With residents like denzel washington, sting and nascars jeff gordon, manhattans 15 central park west is arguably the most exclusiveand expensiveaddress in a city full of exclusive. Fifteen central park west, the worlds most powerful address is a nonfiction book by american writer michael gross. The most powerful people in new york 740 park avenue vs. A peek inside some of new yorks most glamorous apartments. Michael grossruless the school of literature you might call books about buildings where. Author michael gross on 15 central park wests trophy condos. There are plenty of legendary addresses in new york city, but 15 central park west stands out. Author michael gross takes us inside the limestone walls. Fifteen central park west is new yorks most exclusive address, an aerie of. The ultraluxury condominium on the corner of west 61st st. In real estateobsessed new york, no new building has c. The century condominium 25 central park west, new york, ny.

New book gives up the secrets of fifteen central park west author reveals the secrets of kelsey grammer, a rod and denzel washington how goldman sachs boss lloyd blankfein. The best dirt from 15 central park west intelligencer. He described the building in vanity fair as an ingenious homage to the classic candeladesigned apartment buildings on park and fifth avenues. Author michael gross reports in house of outrageous fortune, his new book about the behemoth condo building, that the average worker there made. Century condominium spans the entire block from west 62nd to 63rd street at 25 central park west. Flipping is 2007 thinking, said mark chin, a broker with citi habitats who specializes in highend properties but does not have a listing at 15 central park west. New book house of outrageous fortune reveals 15cpw curbed. Julie zeveloffbusiness insider author michael gross has a lot to say about the inner workings of the lives of the rich and famous in new york city. However, the new yorker architecture critic paul goldberger wrote that 15 central park west was designed to echo central park wests many notable late art deco buildings. The book is three times as long as is warranted by the material. The exterior of 15 central park west was covered with more than 85,000 pieces of limestone, which cost millions of dollars more than standard brick. Will zeckendorf, a major character in my subsequent book, house of outrageous fortune, about his equally iconic 15 central park west, has consistently denied that his grandfathers failure to enter the hallowed 740 was part of his motivation for buying it. Apr 14, 2020 an excerpt from the address book, by deirdre mask. Built in 2008, the building is home to celebrities, titans of.

Feb 12, 2016 the ultra luxury condominium at 15 central park west is home to new york citys most powerful bankers, hedge funders, business tycoons and foreign billionaires. Apr 24, 2020 central park remains open to the public. Mar 11, 2014 buried in michael grosss book, house of outrageous fortune, is a pretty good book about the development of 15 central park west in manhattan especially the prior history of that block and neighborhood. Mar 18, 2012 the baekgaards bought an apartment at 25 central park west in 2002. Author and apartment seller michael gross, promoting his new 15 central park west book house of outrageous fortune, had an excerpt released in the post relaying the story of the last. Learn more in our news and alerts section search all central park events or post your own. His latest book on 15 central park west the lavish zeckendorf brothers condo tower designed by robert a. Stern, 15 central park west is a full service building replete with the finest amenities, a 24 hour doorman and concierge, private motor court with its own reception staff, onsite garage, 14,000 square foot fitness center with 75 indoor pool and skylight, library, private dining room and optional. In researching my book, the house of outrageous fortune, i. Go on, identify these 15 central park west stories.

Mar 02, 2014 from the forthcoming book house of outrageous fortune. Fifteen central park west, the worlds most powerful address, gross turns his gaze to the exceedingly expensive condos in an unassuming limestone building at the southwest end of central park. Arthur zeckendorf, the wealthy developer of the storied 15 central park west, is to marry anne detwiler in a move which has set new york high society abuzz. Herbert sukenik, a longtime resident of the mayflower, the hotel that once stood at the spot where 15 cpw is now, described in the book as a ph. Sep 22, 2010 sevenhundred forty park avenue has arguably been supplanted by 15 central park west, whose traditional limestone facade envelops every modern amenity and no coop board. From the new book house of outrageous fortune by michael gross.

The zeckendorfs created a bastion of modern wealth with 15 central park west, attracting celebrities, wall street. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. This material is intended for informational purposes only to assist in resales and rentals in this building. As might be expected of a coffeetable book about upperclass. For this corner apartment at 15 central park west, the homage to prewar new york, kevin gray kgd designed interiors with a 1930s aesthetic and colors to respond to central park and the cityscape. Buried in michael grosss book, house of outrageous fortune, is a pretty good book about the development of 15 central park west in manhattan especially the.

A glimpse inside 15 central park west the new york times. Fifteen central park west, the worlds most powerful address, is out today. In 2014, former citigroup chairman sanford weill sold an apartment at 15 central park west for over five times what he had originally paid no, were not talking about the legendary penthouse. Apr 10, 2014 his previous book went behind the gilded doors of 740 park avenue. Meet the residents of 15 central park west, the worlds. The best dirt from 15 central park west new york magazine. The leasing team is ready to help you find the perfect apartment.

Mar 09, 2014 from the forthcoming book house of outrageous fortune. Michael gross author house of outrageous fortune the real deal. Central park is one of the main attractions in new york city. Central park west hostel this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in parks, museums and culture check location 201 west 87th street, upper west side, new york, ny10024, united states of america this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in parks, museums and culture check location great location show map subway access. With its luxurious, fullblock frontage on central park and show stopping views in virtually every direction, fifteen central park west offers the panoramic ideal for observing the light and color, nature and concrete that define life in new york. Michael grosss 2014 book on the limestone jesus refers to her as. A biotech investor is the latest bigwig to put his 15 central park west pad on the market. New book gives up the secrets of fifteen central park west author reveals the secrets of kelsey grammer, a rod and denzel washington how goldman sachs boss lloyd blankfein ordered the staff not to. All tours and public programming have been canceled through april 15, 2020. Sandy weills former maids apartment at 15cpw is now a. The sponsors filed plans on 042905 for a condo project at 15 central park west with 220 residential units. The secrets of manhattans 15 central park west revealed. Michael gross ruless the school of literature you might call books about buildings where. Aug, 2014 15 central park west is a classic building even though it was built recently.

Builtin ambient lighting in soffits with drapery pockets were designed for all windows. Michael grosss new book, house of outrageous fortune. Fifteen central park west, the worlds most powerful address by michael gross, to be published by atria books, a division of simon. Fifteen central park west, the worlds most powerful address. Supporting free expression is ok in the abstract, but the residents of 15 central park west didnt like it when michael gross wrote house of outrageous fortune about their limestone tower. View photos for 15 central park w apt 28 d, new york, ny 10023 a 3 bed, 4 bath, 3,176 sq. The sponsors were approved to market the units for sale on 090805. Renewed drama over 15 central park west book page six. To get started, just search the parking map, compare discounted parking rates and reserve a guaranteed parking spot near the tower at 15 central park west.

From the forthcoming book house of outrageous fortune. This grand park embodies a rich culture and history with prominent trademarks such as the time warner center and columbus circle in the surrounding area. And, if youre like us, youll be just as intrigued by the details of 15 central park west manhattans most expensive residence. The operative word in the prior sentence is buried. The ultraluxury condominium on the corner of west 61st street and central park west has been home to.