I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (2024)

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Central Park Tower is a part of a set of eight luxury skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan known as Billionaires' Row. The enclave is known for record-breaking real-estate sales to billionaires like Liu Yiqian, Ken Griffin, and Michael Dell, who have properties in another building on the row, One57, as Insider previously reported. Central Park Tower is in the middle of Manhattan just south of its namesake, Central Park. Central Park Tower reached its full height of 1,550 feet in 2019, making it the second-tallest building in the US after One World Trade Center, Insider reported. From the ground, the building feels like a shopping hub. A Nordstrom flagship store takes up the bottom seven stories of Central Park Tower. My visit to Central Park Tower felt luxurious from the moment I walked through the revolving door and saw the waterfall before the lobby. The lobby was full of luxe, gilded details like a giant chandelier and a fur carpet. I toured unit 113, which covers the entire 113th floor. This unit isn't for sale because it's used as a model, but a similar unit is listed for $65 million 10 floors up, a sales director from Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group told Insider. Inside, the apartment was 7,074 square feet with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. The apartments do not come furnished, a representative for Extell Development Company told Insider. The model residence's interior was designed by Bryan Brown, who chose white furniture to contrast the city lights at night, a representative for Extell Development Company told Insider. The living room's floor-to-ceiling windows above Manhattan gave me a view of NYC nearly as high as the Empire State Building's observation deck. At 1,167 feet from the ground, I thought that the views from this apartment made the buildings that typically tower over me look like Legos. The open floor plan, tall ceilings, and echoing piano made me feel small, too. At the dining room table, I imagined hosting 11 of my closest friends under the gleaming golden light of the extravagant chandelier. All around the apartment, large-scale artwork and sculptures made the space feel like a museum. Around 4:30 p.m., the kitchen was so bright. This made me realize that since there are so many vast windows, the lighting in each room must change drastically throughout the day. The home office felt like a dream. I thought that if I could work in this room, I'd be so inspired by the views around me. On the other side of the apartment was a hallway of bedrooms and bathrooms. A door slid out at the front of the hallway to block off the whole area, which I thought would be great for entertaining. Most of the bedrooms felt a little small but boasted floor-to-ceiling views like the rest of the house. Some bedrooms had more windows than others. As I walked into what seemed like a child's bedroom, I daydreamed about what it would be like to grow up in this apartment. With the Hudson River and the lower Manhattan skyline in the distance, the primary bedroom had the best view of the five, in my opinion. The bedroom floor had the softest rug I've ever felt. I could just sleep on this floor, I thought. The en suite bathroom for the primary had two showers, two toilets, two sinks, a deep bathtub, and more vast city views. Normally, I wouldn't want so many windows in a bathroom for privacy reasons, but no one could see me from up here. After exploring the apartment, I got to see and try out some of the amenities that residents use. Like many apartment buildings, this one has a gym, but its views were definitely above average. Running on treadmills facing the bustling city would be extra motivating, I thought. I also had so much fun playing on the tower's bright, shiny half basketball court that I think I'd use it often if I lived here. Living here also comes with luxury hotel-like perks, such as indoor and outdoor pools so residents can swim year-round .... ... and a spa offering massages, facials, and body treatments, according to the company's website. Residents can also gather and play pool in one of the communal areas, of which there are several. Movies may be screened in the theater that seats 24 people. Residents can host events in the space, a representative for Extell Development Company told Insider. After my tour, I wished I could stay the night. In fact, if this building was my home, I think I'd never leave. FAQs

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I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (1)

Central Park Tower is the world's tallest apartment building on New York City's Billionaires' Row.
I got an exclusive tour of one of the ultra-luxury tower's highest residences on the 113th floor.
The home felt like a private observatory with panoramic views of NYC from more than 1,000 feet up.

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Central Park Tower is a part of a set of eight luxury skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan known as Billionaires' Row.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (2)

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The enclave is known for record-breaking real-estate sales to billionaires like Liu Yiqian, Ken Griffin, and Michael Dell, who have properties in another building on the row, One57, as Insider previously reported.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (3)

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Central Park Tower is in the middle of Manhattan just south of its namesake, Central Park.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (4)

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Central Park Tower reached its full height of 1,550 feet in 2019, making it the second-tallest building in the US after One World Trade Center, Insider reported.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (5)

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From the ground, the building feels like a shopping hub. A Nordstrom flagship store takes up the bottom seven stories of Central Park Tower.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (6)

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My visit to Central Park Tower felt luxurious from the moment I walked through the revolving door and saw the waterfall before the lobby.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (7)

The lobby was full of luxe, gilded details like a giant chandelier and a fur carpet.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (8)

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I toured unit 113, which covers the entire 113th floor. This unit isn't for sale because it's used as a model, but a similar unit is listed for $65 million 10 floors up, a sales director from Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group told Insider.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (9)

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Inside, the apartment was 7,074 square feet with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. The apartments do not come furnished, a representative for Extell Development Company told Insider.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (10)

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The model residence's interior was designed by Bryan Brown, who chose white furniture to contrast the city lights at night, a representative for Extell Development Company told Insider.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (11)

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The living room's floor-to-ceiling windows above Manhattan gave me a view of NYC nearly as high as the Empire State Building's observation deck.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (12)

Read more: I got a sneak peek at NYC's brand-new observation deck opening this fall, and I think it could be the best place to see the city

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At 1,167 feet from the ground, I thought that the views from this apartment made the buildings that typically tower over me look like Legos.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (13)

The open floor plan, tall ceilings, and echoing piano made me feel small, too.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (14)

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At the dining room table, I imagined hosting 11 of my closest friends under the gleaming golden light of the extravagant chandelier.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (15)

All around the apartment, large-scale artwork and sculptures made the space feel like a museum.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (16)

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Around 4:30 p.m., the kitchen was so bright. This made me realize that since there are so many vast windows, the lighting in each room must change drastically throughout the day.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (17)

The home office felt like a dream. I thought that if I could work in this room, I'd be so inspired by the views around me.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (18)

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On the other side of the apartment was a hallway of bedrooms and bathrooms. A door slid out at the front of the hallway to block off the whole area, which I thought would be great for entertaining.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (19)

Most of the bedrooms felt a little small but boasted floor-to-ceiling views like the rest of the house.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (20)

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Some bedrooms had more windows than others.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (21)

As I walked into what seemed like a child's bedroom, I daydreamed about what it would be like to grow up in this apartment.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (22)

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With the Hudson River and the lower Manhattan skyline in the distance, the primary bedroom had the best view of the five, in my opinion.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (23)

The bedroom floor had the softest rug I've ever felt. I could just sleep on this floor, I thought.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (24)

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The en suite bathroom for the primary had two showers, two toilets, two sinks, a deep bathtub, and more vast city views.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (25)

Normally, I wouldn't want so many windows in a bathroom for privacy reasons, but no one could see me from up here.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (26)

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After exploring the apartment, I got to see and try out some of the amenities that residents use.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (27)

Like many apartment buildings, this one has a gym, but its views were definitely above average.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (28)

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Running on treadmills facing the bustling city would be extra motivating, I thought.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (29)

I also had so much fun playing on the tower's bright, shiny half basketball court that I think I'd use it often if I lived here.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (30)

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Living here also comes with luxury hotel-like perks, such as indoor and outdoor pools so residents can swim year-round ....

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (31)

... and a spa offering massages, facials, and body treatments, according to the company's website.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (32)

Source: Central Park Tower

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Residents can also gather and play pool in one of the communal areas, of which there are several.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (33)

Movies may be screened in the theater that seats 24 people. Residents can host events in the space, a representative for Extell Development Company told Insider.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (34)

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After my tour, I wished I could stay the night. In fact, if this building was my home, I think I'd never leave.

I toured one of the world’s highest residences on NYC’s Billionaires’ Row and left with dreams of moving in (35)

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Who lives on Billionaire Row in NY? ›

15 Central Park West (CPW), two blocks east, contains units that have been purchased by billionaires Sara Blakely, Lloyd Blankfein, Omid Kordestani, Daniel Loeb, Daniel Och, Eyal Ofer, Pan Shiyi, Sandy Weill, Jerry Yang and Zhang Xin.

What is the tallest building in billionaires row? ›

Central Park Tower is a residential supertall skyscraper at 225 West 57th Street, along Billionaires' Row, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, New York, U.S. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the building rises 1,550 feet (472.4 m) with 98 above-ground stories and three basem*nt ...

Who is the richest person living in New York City? ›

Currently, New York City is home to the most billionaires. But is it where the richest people in the world live? The wealthiest among the Big Apple's residents is Michael Bloomberg, with a net worth of $106.2 billion, per Forbes.

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Where do the ultra rich live in NYC? ›

Where do rich people live in manhattan? The most expensive areas of New York are NoHo, Hudson Yards, Tribeca, Central Park South, and Nolita. The average sales price in these areas exceeds $3 million.

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Can you walk down billionaires row? ›

The exclusive half-mile road that links Notting Hill Gate and Kensington High Street is blocked to cars but pedestrians and cyclists have always been free to use it. The Crown Estate owns and runs the avenue, where private homes cost an average of more than £35 million.

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Who owns the most expensive apartment in New York? ›

At the beginning of 2019, Ken Griffin's purchase at 220 Central Park South set a new record for the highest-priced home ever sold in the United States.

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What is the richest street in New York City? ›

New York, New York: 57th Street (world's most expensive street according to Business Insider)

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Where do billionaires stay in NYC? ›

While NYC Billionaires Row is located along 57th Street, it is more accurate to include certain buildings within the same corridor from 53rd Street to 60th Street and from Park Avenue to the western side of Broadway.

Do people actually live on the billionaires row? ›

As of 2023, there are over 700 units available on Billionaires' Row in New York. People who live in the luxary apartments do not have to be billionaires. According to Property Club NYC, however: 'The units are so expensive that it would be difficult for anyone without that kind of net worth to afford to live there. '

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Who owns most property in Manhattan? ›

Columbia University is the largest private landowner in New York City. The school's 320 properties are valued at almost $4 billion, and it pays very little in property taxes thanks to an exemption written into the state constitution 200 years ago.

What is the average price of billionaires row NYC? ›

Overall, the average price of a home that sold on Billionaires' Row is $22.452 million. The most expensive properties are at 220 Central Park South, where the average sale price is $37.396 million. That is followed by 520 Park Avenue, at $29.481 million, and 111 West 57^th Street at $28.533 million.