over the last few years new york has
been witnessing a new trend in
skyscraper architecture
skinny skyscrapers are popping up all
over the manhattan skyline like
beanpoles defying gravity
looking like pillars reaching up to the
sky
many of them like the latest steinway
building the skinniest skyscraper in the
world
are the result of advanced construction
technology and as incredible as they
look from the outside
they are as fascinating and luxurious
inside too
this is why penthouses in skinny
skyscrapers are worth a fortune
but what makes them worth so much check
out the inside of new york's ultra-thin
skyscrapers
53w53 with interiors designed by
architect thierry depon this 1050 foot
77 floor skyscraper
has a skinny ratio of 1 to 12 and just a
one bed flat on the 27th floor is priced
at 5.8 million dollars
the tower which is next to the museum of
modern art is the seventh tallest in the
city
and is packed with amenities like a wine
cellar a golf simulator a formal dining
room
a 65-foot pool children's playroom wine
tasting room
a squash court and a wellness center the
main architect of the building
is the famous jean nouvelle who had
planned for the building to be as tall
as the empire state building
but was refused permission and made to
reduce the height by 61 meters
53 w53 is a mixed-use building with
several luxury condominiums
museum gallery space and a private
restaurant
the building has also dedicated forty
thousand square feet to the moma
or museum of modern art where residents
have special privileges and discounts
including film screenings typical
interiors of penthouses in 53 w 53
feature floor-to-ceiling windows with
three panes of low iron glass
separated by two internal air spaces to
reduce outside noise and maintain
thermal comfort indoors
the hand-stained floors are crafted from
solid three-quarter inch thick oak
with traditional tongue and groove
detailing the apartments feature bespoke
kitchen's hand-stained floors crafted
from solid oak
while luminous countertops feature white
carrera marble
and polished nickel-plated fixtures
crafted in germany by dornbroch with
superior engineering that ensures
faultless operation
one of the most sought after penthouses
in 53w53 is penthouse 76
that was sold for 67 million dollars
the 8 000 square foot four bedroom
department has its own elevator
eat-in kitchen a master bedroom with
walk-in closets
and a stunning noir saint-laurent marble
bath
432 park avenue 432 park avenue is a 1
396 foot mega tall and slender
skyscraper
developed by the famous harry macklow
for a whopping 1.25 billion dollars
some of its famous residents include
jennifer lopez
and saudi shopping mall mogul fawaz
alocaer
who has purchased the building's topmost
penthouse for a staggering 98.9 million
pounds
the skyscraper is one of the tallest
residential buildings in the western
hemisphere
and the brainchild of architect rafael
vinoli
inside the building vinoli has focused a
lot on health and wellness
with a huge gym and double height
batching space which soars 187 feet up
in the sky
the building is home to several stunning
units like the one on the 92nd floor
that was listed for 40 million dollars
the 3 bedroom apartment is a half floor
unit located 1224
high above the city with some stupendous
views of the manhattan skyline
the turnkey apartment designed by kelly
bahoon and vintage pieces from vladimir
kagan
is stunning featuring not just opulent
residential fittings and decor
but wall covering and artworks that take
your breath away
alocaire's apartment is the ultimate in
luxury living with six bedrooms seven
bathrooms spread over eight thousand two
hundred and fifty five square feet
the apartment called ph 96 also features
heated bathroom floors
oak floors in the living room fireplace
and floor-to-ceiling windows commanding
panoramic views of the city
the building itself hosts several
amenities for its residents
like a 75-foot swimming pool and a
private restaurant on the 12th floor
run by michelin starred chef sean hergat
the restaurant royals out onto a
stunning al fresco 5 000 square foot
terrace
that offers some amazing views of the
city
central park tower the construction of
the central park tower was the talk of
the town and now that it's complete
the 1550 foot 95 floor megatall super
skinny skyscraper
is the tallest residential building in
the world with an expansive floor space
of one million square feet the first 31
floors are dedicated to commercial use
while residents will enjoy the floors
from the 32nd story upwards
the apartments available in central park
tower are stunning
where architects adrian smith and gordon
gill architecture
has integrated a variety of luxurious
amenities for residents
like a fifteen thousand square foot
terrace indoor and outdoor pools
a private club and a sky-high ballroom
there are 179 condominiums starting from
the 32nd floor
all featuring two to eight bedrooms and
ranging from fourteen hundred and thirty
five
to seventeen thousand five hundred
square feet
twenty units were sold at over sixty
million dollars each
but one particular penthouse in central
park tower was reportedly listed for a
phenomenal
106 million dollars the four-bedroom
penthouse comes with its own two
thousand square foot terrace
and an outdoor pool there is also a
triplex penthouse at the top of the
building that is spread over seventeen
thousand feet
and it has its own gym ballroom library
and observatory
the interiors of central park tower are
designed by rotate studio
and feature luxurious fittings wall
finishes white oak floor
miele and subzero appliances and custom
cabinetry
central park tower is also called
nordstrom tower since floors 1 to 7 have
been taken over by the luxury department
store nordstrom
220 central park south looking at 220
central park from the end of
billionaires row
the super tall skyscraper looks like a
skinny obelisk towering into the sky
the 70-story 950-foot tower on 58th
street is the 17th tallest building in
new york city
designed by robert a m stern architects
with interiors by thierry daipon
what sets it apart from others is its
limestone facade
that blends seamlessly with the
landscape of skinny towers projecting
from billionaires row
the interior of 220 central park south
consists mostly of 118 apartments
among which most are duplex apartments
while some are penthouses that are
residences of utmost luxury
we looked at one particular corner unit
on the 40th floor
and the interiors are stunning it boasts
of unobstructed northern eastern and
southern views of central park midtown
and beyond
robert stern's signature design is
clearly visible with classic pre-war
details
herringbone floors custom moldings and
millwork
there is also a long hallway leading
into a 36 foot long living comb dining
room
with floor to ceiling windows and glass
panels providing fantastic views of
central park
the kitchen is stunning wood paneling
glass and chrome cabinetry
a white marble center island and marble
countertops
the building also has its own port
cochair a wine cellar
private dining rooms gym wine vault and
swimming pool
as a billionaire looking for expensive
apartments 220 central park south is the
best place to start
as the tower contains some of the city's
most expensive apartments
two have already been sold for a
whopping 100 million dollars
including one that set a record of 238
million dollars
which was purchased by manager kenneth c
griffin in 2019
the apartment has been named the
billionaire bunker and is a sprawling 24
000 square foot penthouse
taking up four floors from the 50th to
the 53rd floor of the tower
the apartment oozes opulence and is a
virtual palace in the sky
157 tower 157 isn't just a regular
skinny skyscraper
called the billionaire building it's one
of the most beautiful towers in new york
easily recognizable by its bluish facade
a color created by the use of light and
dark glass
that also creates vertical stripes and
rippled canopies
the 1004 foot 75 floor building was
designed by french architect christiane
de porzan park
with interiors designed by new york
designer thomas jule hansen
the super skinny skyscraper was crowned
the most expensive building in new york
city in 2015
with the average asking price per square
foot in that year was six thousand and
ten dollars
while last year's most expensive 15
central park west
came in at only five thousand seven
hundred and twenty six
if you look inside the 157 you're going
to be dazzled by the opulent interiors
and sophisticated finishes
where residents have access to a twenty
thousand square foot amenities center
a gym a fitness center a pool library
and 24 seat cinema hall
let's not forget the additional access
to the facilities of the park hyatt
hotel
which takes up the first 39 floors of
the building
the 157 made headline news when one of
its penthouses sold for over 100 million
dollars
making it the city's most expensive
apartment
the six-bedroom penthouse owned by tech
titan michael dell
is located on the 89th and 90th floors
and spreads over eleven thousand square
feet
it features a steam room a library and
an indoor movie theater
given the fact that the real estate
industry is booming with billionaires
wanting even more expensive residential
spaces
100 million dollars won't be the top of
the list because a tower on 520 park
avenue
went on the market for 130 million
dollars and prices will climb
steinway towers coming up in midtown
manhattan is 111 west 57th street
or steinway tower which is clearly going
to be a new york city landmark
as the world's skinniest skyscraper the
1400
foot 84 story super slender tower has
been constructed at a cost of 2 billion
and word has it that nothing has been
spared to make its interiors one of the
most stunning in the city
situated along billionaires row on the
north side of 57th street
near sixth avenue the steinway tower
soars over the smaller steinway hall
a 16-story former steinway and sun store
at the building's base
designed by shop architects it features
60 luxury
condominiums and is known for its
remarkable glass facade
with terracotta piers and a pinnacle
with setbacks on its southern side
when completed it will be the world's
skinniest skyscraper
the tower is being designed with special
features where floors are constructed
with rigid horizontal structures
to improve the strength of the building
due to its unbelievably thin dimensions
there is room just for two elevators
that open into each apartment
which are quite expensive starting from
14 million dollars from the lower levels
the price increases as you go higher
where a two-story duplex penthouse can
cost over fifty million dollars
the average cost per square foot in the
building is five thousand seven hundred
and forty dollars
which is why it belongs on billionaires
row a finished condo revealed to the
real estate industry displayed a
beautiful 4
500 square foot three bedroom apartment
on the 43rd floor that is listed for
29.5 million dollars
it features a large living area that
exhibits the luxury of the building
with floor-to-ceiling windows offering
insane views of the city
the upper floors are the best place to
be where residents find themselves
living in the clouds
with every condo featuring gigantic
lounge rooms almost
50 feet long with dining spaces and open
kitchens
for 10 guests bedrooms feature ensuite
bathrooms walk-in closets and a
spectacular bathroom
with stylish fittings that make you feel
you're in a museum of luxury
penthouses 74 and 72 in steinway towers
are listed for prices in excess of 50
million dollars
and are double level apartments that
cover 7130 square feet of living space
connected with private elevators and a
grand sculptured staircase
the penthouses feature macaba stone
flooring four bedrooms and five
bathrooms
with master bedrooms taking up an entire
wing
is there anything more you could ask for
in such luxurious pencil towers
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