Friday 10/17 Edition: Life at 1,396 feet: $90 Million Penthouse in the Tallest Condo Building in the Western Hemisphere

Standing at a staggering 1,396 feet, it offers breathtaking views of New York, including Central Park, lower Manhattan and the Atlantic Ocean.

This spectacular building is 432 Park Avenue, in midtown Manhattan, which today became the tallest residential site in the Western Hemisphere.

Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, the 96-story condo offers 104 units, ranging in price from $16.95million to a whopping $95million penthouse suite.

Astonishingly, it towers over the Empire State Building (1,250ft), the Chrysler Building (1,046ft) and One World Trade Center without its spire (1,368ft). 

Stunning: This marble bathroom at 432 Park Avenue – which stands at a staggering 1,396 feet – offers a breathtaking view of New York

Sprawling: The building in midtown Manhattan today became the tallest residential site in the Western Hemisphere. Above, is a living room in the skyscraper

A view to wake up to: Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, the 96-story condo offers 104 units, ranging from $16.95million to $95million

Tall: 432 Park Avenue (center) towers over the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and One World Trade Center without its spiral.

This morning CIM Group and Macklowe Properties announced the topping out of the building, which will welcome its first residents next year.

For those lucky few who can afford to purchase a unit, they will be able to observe the stunning views from sprawling 10-foot-by-10-foot windows.

The units, all built over 365 feet and designed by Deborah Berke, also feature 12.5-foot ceilings, 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.

Beautifully furnished: The building will welcome its first residents next year. Above, this unit features a telescope to look out over New York

Breathtaking: For those lucky few who can afford to purchase a unit, they will be able to observe the views from 10-foot-by-10-foot windows

An immaculate kitchen: The units, all built over 365 feet and designed by Deborah Berke, also feature 12.5-foot ceilings and solid oak floors

Skyline: 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. Above, this view of the Manhattan skyline shows 432 Park View (right). The crane on top will soon be removed from the site

Residents can also frequent a billiards room, dine in a restaurant underneath a crystal chandelier, socialise in a lounge and keep fit in a private gym.

The building, which sits between 56th and 57th Streets, first underwent excavation work on September 26, 2011, followed by three years of construction.

Today, the final concrete was poured on its highest floor, taking it to its full height of 1,396 feet, ABC reported. It can now be seen from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and even as far away as Monmouth County in New Jersey.

Avi Shemesh, the principal and co-founder of CIM Group, said she was delighted the topping of 432 was achieved today, weeks ahead of schedule.

Penthouse: Residents can also frequent a billiards room, socialise in a residents’ lounge and keep fit in a private gym. Above, a living room

Fine dining: The building, which sits between 56th and 57th Streets, first underwent excavation work on September 26, 2011, followed by three years of construction. Today, the final concrete was poured on its highest floor, taking it to its full height of 1,396 feet

A good morning: Harry Macklowe, chairman of Macklowe Properties, said: ‘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.’ Above, another view of New York from the property

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.’
Via DailyMail