Biography & Early Wealth Journey

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Most developers are eager to show potential buyers the finishes and amenities of their homes. Vornado has decided not to do that and shrouded the ultra expensive units in secrecy. It seems to be working for them. About 83% of the building is sold, including 26 of the 27 full floor units which are priced at $50 million or more. More than half of those were sold within a year of the building going on sale in 2015. Vornado will make $1 billion from sales of the units in the building.

The building has an 18-story chalet fronting the street with a 79 story tower rising behind it. It is believed that the Robert A.M. Stern designed building will set a record for the highest price per square feet for a New York City apartment. The current record was set in another Stern designed building, 15 Central Park West back in 2012 with the $13,000 per square foot penthouse with an $88 million price tag fetched.

Primary Income Streams & Multi-Million Contracts

Amenities in the building include private dining rooms, a gym, a library, basketball court, juice bar, golf simulator, and a children's play area.