I got to experience how the ultra-rich live on NYC's Billionaires' Row. I was shocked at how comfortable Central Park Tower felt and how curated every aspect of living there was.
The author sits in one of the building's units. It could be your dinner view for $63.3 million.I was invited to tour and eat dinner at Central Park Tower, the world's tallest residential building.I never thought I'd step foot in a place like this — and most won't, so take a look around with me.
From the ground floor, it looks like the many other luxury condo buildings that line the streets of Manhattan. A doorman stood outside alongside well-manicured shrubs.Kelsey Neubauer/Insider Every detail of the lobby from the lighting, to the furniture, to the scent, evoked wealth, status, and exclusivity.The building's lobby is drenched with elements of Art Deco design: metallics and stone hues, and a motif of strong symmetrical angles combined with eccentric curved lines. I felt like I could be walking onto a set for"The Great Gatsby."
Outside, it looked like a luxe suburban backyard floating in the sky. There was cornhole, some marble art, and a bar with a light-up sign that said "Summer 2023."There was also a warm outdoor pool, a lifeguard on duty, and lounge chairs to sunbathe on. This area, too, could hold private parties.Two floors up, the world's richest people can work out with views of the city. I couldn't take a photo because a resident was lifting weights.
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