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Inside 432 Park Avenue, The $95 Million New York City Apartment
Here’s what it’s like to live in a $95 million penthouse, 1,396 feet above New York City.
Take a look inside the ultra-luxurious 432 Park Avenue – the address of the New York skyline’s stunning new ornament and the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere. The skyscraper offers 104 luxury condos at 30,000 square feet each with 12.5 feet ceilings, 10 x 10 feet windows that rise 96 stories at 1,500 feet over 56th and 57th streets. The $95-million penthouse has already sold, but apartments can still be acquired for anywhere from $17.5 million to $80 million.
The apartments, designed by Deborah Berke, also feature solid oak flooring and Italian marble countertops. And the rest of the building is just as impressive, with climate-controlled wine cellars, an outdoor terrace, a spa, a ‘massage therapy room’ and a pool.
Harry Macklowe, chairman of Macklowe Properties, added: “We are proud to have created a New York City landmark that can be seen throughout all five boroughs, and which will enhance our city’s iconic skyline. At 1,396 feet, 432 Park Avenue is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere, and represents an extraordinary accomplishment of architecture, design, engineering and craftsmanship. In this second decade of the 21st century, we are privileged to have been part of creating something that will join the pantheon of legendary 20th century structures like the Chrysler, the Empire State and the Woolworth Buildings.”
Photos courtesy and copyright CIM Group & Macklowe Properties.
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Michelin 2018: San Francisco Chefs Beat New York’s
New York has been usurped as America’s premiere gastronomic destination, at least in terms of the Michelin Guide’s celebrated three-star ranking. The Guide’s 2018 edition saw celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten suffer the indignity of being downgraded from three to two stars, leaving the US cultural and financial capital with just five three-star restaurants.
And San Francisco? It has seven.
Seventy-two New York restaurants were awarded stars by the celebrated culinary guide, down from 77 in 2016. Michelin said several previously ranked restaurants had been dropped from the list because they had since closed.
But most notable was the loss of three-star status for Vongerichten’s flagship Jean-Georges, one of the most glittering restaurants in New York and situated in the Trump International Hotel and Tower overlooking Central Park.
It was at Jean-Georges that then president-elect Donald Trump dined on November 30, 2016 with Republican grandee Mitt Romney, whom he was then considering but quickly afterward passed over as a possible US secretary of state.
After eating in full glare of other diners, Trump let Romney walk out alone after the meal to heap praise on the incoming president before the cameras, offering remarks that contrasted sharply with his criticism on the campaign trail.
Jean-Georges, which opened in 1997 to critical acclaim and has long been the jewel in the French-born chef’s empire, is now one of 11 New York restaurants with two stars.
Instead of the three-star ranking, which Michelin characterises as “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey,” its downgraded status is classified as “excellent cooking, worth a detour.”
The restaurant’s prix fixe dinner starts at US$148 a head.
San Francisco Michelin 2018 List:
San Francisco now has the most number of three Michelin-starred restaurants in any US city. Chicago has two three-starred restaurants. Washington has none.
New York is home to 56 one-starred restaurants. Six new restaurants joined the star selections, three of which feature Japanese cuisine, the guide said. While dwarfed by the population of New York, San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in the country, hugely popular with tourists, famed for its Golden Gate Bridge and which in the 1990s became the hub of the dot-com bubble.
THREE STARS
Benu
Coi (New)
The French Laundry
Manresa
Quince
The Restaurant at Meadowood
Saison
TWO STARS
Acquerello
Atelier Crenn
Baumé
Californios (New)
Commis
Lazy Bear
SingleThread (New)
ONE STAR
Adega
Al’s Place
Aster
Auberge du Soleil
Bouchon
Campton Place
Chez TJ
Commonwealth
Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant
Gary Danko
Hashiri
In Situ (New)
jū-ni
Keiko à Nob Hill
Kenzo (New)
Kin Khao
Kinjo (New)
La Toque
Lord Stanley
Luce
Madera
Madrona Manor
Michael Mina
Mister Jiu’s
Octavia
Omakase
Plumed Horse
Progress (The)
Rasa
Rich Table (New)
Sons & Daughters
SPQR
Spruce
State Bird Provisions
Sushi Yoshizumi
Terra
Terrapin Creek
The Village Pub
Wako
Wakuriya
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The Best Hotels In San Francisco
With new ownership and recent renovations, a number of San Francisco’s most iconic hotels remain the best places to stay
While San Francisco may becoming to expensive to live in, it is still relatively affordable to visit. And unlike New York City’s hotel scene which seems to grow and grow, with trendy newcomers stealing the show, many of San Francisco’s top places to stay are the same properties they have always been—despite minor name changes.
The following list is not ranked in any particular order nor does it represent the most expensive hotels—though most are on the pricer side. Our criteria included price, neighborhood, proximity to quality restaurants and attractions and overall allure.
The St. Regis
A relative newcomer (opened in 2005), The St. Regis San Francisco is located in the vibrant SoMA district affording guests magnificent views of the San Francisco cityscape. Rooms feature stylish contemporary decor in creams and dark woods, with standard features such as flat-screen TVs, crisp Pratesi linens and deep bathtubs. The hotel is home to Remède Spa San Francisco, a Forbes Travel Guide ranked four-star spa in San Francisco. The hotel is also home to the Japanese inspired Ame restaurant which features a sophisticated offering of limited edition sakes and a 300-bottle list of handcrafted wines from around the world.
The Fairmont
An institution atop Nob Hill, this luxury San Francisco hotel has been host to some of the most influential meetings and events, breathtaking weddings and personalized special occasions of the century. Each of the hotel’s spacious guest rooms and suites have been elegantly updated including flat screen TVs, luxury linen ensembles and pillow top beds. In addition to its 591 guest rooms and suites the hotel offers several dining choices including the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar offering exotic Asian cuisine, along with the city’s best Mai Tai. The hotel offers panoramic views of the City and the Bay from high atop Nob Hill and it’s central location is a short cable car trip from the bustling Downtown, Financial District, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf.
The Scarlet Huntington (formerly The Huntington Hotel)
Also perched atop Nob Hill (across the street from the Fairmont) lies the Scarlet Huntington, which opened in 1924. While some of the old school charm has been compromised by the new ownership and mixture of Asian influence, traditionalists will be pleased to see the hotel’s signature red brick façade, illuminated sign, and period character have been preserved, not to mention it’s other assets—The Big 4 Restaurant and The Nob Hill Spa. Staying at the Huntington (excuse me…The Scarlet Huntington) feels like you’re in the San Francisco of old but with modern amenities and a little more flare.
The Loews Regency (formerly the Mandarin Oriental)
Positioned on the top 11 floors of a 48-story tower, The Regency in San Francisco offers breathtaking views over San Francisco Bay—along with a timeless design and modern amenities. The hotel’s central location in the Financial District places you at the heart of San Francisco, with the city’s major attractions, including Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square and the Ferry Building, all within easy reach. Brasserie S&P, their on-site restaurant, serves fresh California fare, along with fine wine and carefully crafted cocktails. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and a spa with three treatment rooms, one couples’ suite, and a relaxation lounge.
Taj Campton Place (formerly Campton Place)
The quintessential landmark San Francisco boutique hotel on Union Square, Campton Place is now a part of the Taj family of hotels. For over 100 years Campton Place has been a sanctuary for discerning travelers from around the world earning “Best Hotel in the United States” in 2010 by the Global Traveler GT Tested Awards and a Michelin Star for Campton Place Restaurant.
The Ritz San Francisco
This downtown (Nob Hill) San Francisco hotel attracts guests with a sophisticated urban retreat presenting 336 recently reimagined guest rooms and suites featuring an alluring color palette of steely blue, grey and silver. According to HBA principal designer Kathleen Dauber, the new guestroom design was inspired by San Francisco’s Wilkes Bashford — one of the city’s iconic luxury department stores – and the legacy of former Mayor Willie Brown, known for his suits.The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco also features contemporary Californian dining in Parallel 37, as well as a cable car stop just outside that is ready to whisk visitors to the city’s most treasured sites. Guests will experience distinguished luxury at this timelessly elegant Nob Hill hotel, which was just awarded the 2015 AAA Five Diamond award for the 21st consecutive year.
The Omni
What the hotels that sit atop Nob Hill (Fairmont, Scarlet Huntington and Ritz) have in great views, the Omni has in location. Situated in the heart of the financial district, guests have only a short walk to Union Square, Jackson Square, The Ferry Building on the Embarcadero and many of the best restaurants in San Francisco. Guests will appreciate modern amenities in a boutique ambiance due to its Florentine Renaissance architecture. Built as a bank in 1926, the lobby is adorned with Italian marble, rich fabrics and Austrian crystal chandeliers. And Bob’s Steak & Chop House, located off the lobby on the ground floor, has carved out a reputation as one of the best steak houses in town.
The Best Hotels In San Francisco was originally featured on GoodLife Report. Reprinted with permission.
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