Correction: An earlier version of this post said the apartment was being sold by Felix Rohatyn. We've since heard from the broker that the apartment does not belong to him;
On the Manhattan market of sky-high residences with even higher price tags, this new addition is making a splash. The fashionable flat is the former home of Felix Rohatyn, an investment banker who served as the US Ambassador to France and oversaw the financial restructuring of New York City during the 1970s. At the spry age of 84, Rohatyn is still battling it out in the banking world as the Special Advisor to the CEO of Lazard. But it seems that, residentially-speaking, Rohatyn is ready to retire: he’s put this property up for $21.5 million.
Exactly as would befit a financial heavyweight, this classy apartment takes what it needs, stretching across a full floor of “one of Manhattan’s finest prewar apartment buildings”. The cooperative, built in 1926 by J.E.R. Carpenter, does indeed retain a certain timelessness and also provides this lofty residence with its stunning views of Central Park, which sits just across the street.
The interiors of the residence have of course been updated from the original floor plan. Now, the space is opened up to maximize light and views of the Park. The apartment’s private landing opens into an entry foyer that leads directly onto the large living room. Down the hall are the library, master bedroom, and a private study. Of course, every billionaire needs servants to do the waiting; this residence provides the help with a gathering hall and a bedroom, right next to the kitchen and servant’s entrance.
This listing is presented by John Burger.
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