Skyline Success: UES's Tallest Tower Hits $200M in Sales After 'Succession' Penthouse Deal

Skyline Success: UES's Tallest Tower Hits $200M in Sales After 'Succession' Penthouse Deal - Off The MRKT

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180 East 88th Street, the skyline-defining condo tower on New York's Upper East Side (UES), has reached a remarkable milestone of $200 million in sales. This achievement comes on the heels of a series of impressive transactions for the building, including the sale of its triplex penthouse, famously featured in the hit TV show Succession. The building has also signed the most contracts on the Upper East Side so far this year, with seven contracts inked in just a seven-week period this spring and summer.

Developed and designed by Joe McMillan's DDG, 180 East 88th Street is a testament to craftsmanship and innovation. The building's unique design features include a façade of over 600,000 hand-made, hand-laid bricks from Denmark, white oak flooring sourced from the Admont Abbey in Austria, custom Italian cabinetry designed by Molteni & C Dada for DDG, and a site-specific stucco lobby art installation by German master plaster artist Jan Hooss.

The building is now over 70% sold, with limited inventory remaining, including the last 3-bedroom home and last duplex home. Immediate occupancy is available, offering a chance to be part of this architectural marvel. The recent sales and continued buzz around the penthouse make 180 East 88th Street a focal point in the real estate market, reflecting a blend of luxury, artistry, and modern living in the heart of the city.

For those interested in exploring the remaining opportunities at 180 East 88th Street, this milestone marks an exciting time to consider the unique offerings of this standout building. The blend of craftsmanship, design, and location makes it a desirable destination for discerning buyers looking to invest in a piece of New York's architectural legacy.


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You Can Own Kendall Roy's New $29M Penthouse Featured on "Succession"

Are you a fan of HBO's hit show Succession? If so, get ready for a unique opportunity to own a piece of the Roy family's lavish lifestyle. Kendall Roy's spectacular penthouse, featured in the final season, is currently on the market for a cool $29 million. Located at 180 East 88th Street in Manhattan's Upper East Side, this triplex penthouse, designed and developed by Joe McMillan's DDG, offers an unparalleled taste of the high life, with stunning views and a sense of grandeur that's fit for a media mogul.

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Naftali Group's The Bellemont Opens to Residents; Officially Closes on Record-Breaking $67.8M Penthouse

Naftali Group, a leading privately held global real estate development and investment firm based in New York, today announced that closings have commenced at The Bellemont at 1165 Madison Avenue with the record-breaking $67.8M Penthouse C being the first residence to close. This highly anticipated luxury condominium brings a limited collection of 11 residences to the most desirable part of the Upper East Side. Designed by award-winning architectural firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects with interiors by Achille Salvagni, the fully sold boutique condominium is nearly complete and is now open to residents after launching sales in the fall of 2021. Compass Development Marketing Group handled sales and marketing for the building.

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Adellco Announces Closings at The Wales Reimagined by Parisian Design House PINTO

Adellco, a real estate owner, developer, and manager with over 25 years of experience in New York City real estate, has announced the commencement of closings at The Wales, a neo-Renaissance condominium building located at 1295 Madison Avenue. The building, which was formerly the Hotel Wales, dates back to the turn of the century and features 21 luxurious two- to four-bedroom residences priced from $3.585 million and an extraordinary, newly-constructed five-bedroom Penthouse asking $23 million. The interiors have been exquisitely reimagined by globally-celebrated design studio PINTO, blending an old-world aesthetic with modern touches and enduring quality.

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150 East 78th Street Total Sellout

Midwood Investment & Development and EJS Group today announced the total sellout for 150 East 78th Street, a new Upper East Side luxury residential development featuring architecture by award-winning firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects and interiors by AD100 interior designer Robert Couturier. One of Manhattan's top agents, Alexa Lambert of Compass Development Marketing Group, exclusively handled sales and marketing. Located on the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 78th Street, the 16-story building features 25 residences and multiple levels of carefully curated amenities. 

150 East 78th Street recently signed a contract for Duplex Penthouse 11B, a five-bedroom and five-bathroom residence, which was listed for $16,950,000. The home was the last available residence in the building, so its sale heralds 150 East 78th Street being 100% sold. In addition, an over $33,000,000 residence just closed, it is a combined unit of the top two penthouse floors of the building. In addition, the popular French patisserie Angelina Paris signed a lease to open a new location, its second in Manhattan, at the base of the building. 

“Midwood Investment & Development and EJS Group are proud to have worked alongside the stellar design team to bring 150 East 78th Street to the Upper East Side and offer truly special homes,” said John Usdan, CEO of Midwood Investment & Development. “Compass Development Marketing Group’s Alexa Lambert drove sales of this stunning development with her experience and market expertise and we are thrilled at the building being completely sold.”

150 East 78th is a thoughtfully designed boutique building by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, known for the architecture of Manhattan’s most successful residential buildings, including 15 Central Park West, 220 Central Park South and 70 Vestry. The building’s stately facade features distinctive handset Indiana limestone, patterned brick, and ornamental metalwork. Inspired by the neighborhood, Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed an exterior steeped in New York City Classicism. The 16-story building's overall aesthetic is refined and distinguished, highlighted by arched windows, limestone pilasters, and rich green metal and glass conservatories. The canopied entrance, located on 78th Street, fits in beautifully with the neighboring townhomes and tree lined streets. 

"Midwood and EJS Group together have made 150 East 78th Street a destination address on the Upper East Side. The project exemplifies world-class design and has resulted in a truly unique boutique residential and commercial offering,” said Ted Segal, Founder & President of EJS Group. 

The building’s timeless architecture is married perfectly to the interiors' prewar sensibility and the Parisian flair of AD100 Hall of Fame designer Robert Couturier. Homes range from three-to-five bedrooms, consisting of half-floor, full-floor, and duplex residences, each with direct elevator access. The homes feature serene and light-filled primary bedrooms, spacious eat-in kitchens designed by Couturier in collaboration with Christopher Peacock, gracious great rooms perfectly suited for entertaining and an abundance of natural light. The penthouses also include custom fireplaces and large terraces, offering multiple exposures of Central Park, the East River, Midtown, and the Upper East Side. 

150 East 78th Street residents enter the building through a stunning hexagonal shaped residential lobby that evokes a grand style through a hand-finished gold leaf ceiling, decorative plaster crown, thoughtful metalwork and antique finishes. The building also features a curated suite of amenities and services. The Parlor features a billiards table and on-suite catering kitchens for private gatherings. The Athletic Club includes a regulation squash court and regulation-height retractable basketball hoop, state-of-the-art fitness center, private training studio, and multi-sport simulator. The rooftop features a landscaped terrace with seating and dining areas, including a firepit and grill. Additional amenities include a children’s art and activity room, a pet bathing station, bike storage, cold storage, commercial washers and dryers and a 24-hour concierge. 

“In addition to the residential sell-out, we’ve seen great success with commercial leases at the building as well with the recent signing of Angelina Paris in the base," said Ron Bondy, EVP of Leasing, Midwood Investment & Development. "Angelina Paris perfectly fits into the fabric of this neighborhood and the building with its elevated store design and celebrated food and beverage offerings."

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First Look: Introducing New UES Condominium The Matteo - Woods Bagot, Nest Seekers International & Boomerang Development Group

A first look at The Matteo, a 15-story luxury condominium rising at 323 East 79th Street by Boomerang Development Group. The Matteo marks the developers first foray into the Manhattan residential market and brings a boutique property, comprised of full-floor homes, each with direct elevator access and one duplex residence, to a neighborhood where this is surprisingly a challenge to find.

With architecture and interior design by Woods Bagot, the property will offer 14 new residences. The design team created The Matteo as an ode to the Upper East Side, resonating with the neighborhood’s rich history. The subtle gray masonry façade’s brickwork is meticulously arranged in distinctive patterns which imbue a contemporary feel. Inside, residences are comprised of three- to four-bedroom homes, each with private outdoor space, and interiors expertly tailored in neutral palettes that lend a luxe aesthetic, including plank and chevron patterned engineered hardwood flooring and Carrara marble surfaces throughout.

Know for trend-setting new construction properties within the Tri-State Area, as well as and Brooklyn’s most fashionable neighborhoods, Boomerang possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies affecting the city’s residential real estate landscape. The team recognized the demand for more refined and spacious offerings within a boutique-style property on the Upper East Side.

Selling The Hamptons star, Bianca D’Alessio of Nest Seekers International, along with her team The Masters Division, are leading exclusive sales and marketing efforts for the property.

Homes are priced from $3,750,000.

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Inside The Harper, a Contemporary Interpretation of the Upper East Side

Today we are getting a look at The Harper, a gracious new 21-story condominium building conceptualized inside and out by renowned architectural practice ODA. Located at 310 86th Street, and developed by IGI, The Harper is already well under construction, with the building topped out and the statement-making stepped façade taking shape. 


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Off The Market: Six-Bedroom, 7,100-Square-Foot Townhome Closes for $12.95M in the UES

Just sold and off the market t.his 7,100-square-foot neo-classical single-family townhome traded hands back in June for $12,995,000. There is ample space in this six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home, plus the charm has been maintained even after extensive renovations. Robert Dankner, president of Prime Manhattan Residential was the listing Broker.


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An Elevated Room Service Offering from Gray Hawk Grill for Beckford House & Tower Residents Launches on the UES

Looking for a great restaurant floors below your home? Gray Hawk Grill (1556 2nd Ave) just launched an elevated room service offering to the residents of Beckford House & Tower on the Upper East Side. Beckford residents at 301 E. 80th Street and 301 E. 81st Street are now able to order brunch and dinner from neighborhood favorite Gray Hawk Grill directly to their apartment door.

This isn’t your typical delivery offering though.  After an order is placed (with a minimum spend of $50 for brunch and $100 for dinner), a Gray Hawk Grill waiter will arrange a dropoff time via a dedicated bar cart for the building.  Dishes are served just the way they'd be presented at the restaurant with no plastic containers of any kind to make this an environmentally friendly choice. Afterwards, the customer rings the restaurant when they’d like the dishes taken back. 

This At Your Door Room Service offering provides a hotel-like amenity to a luxury residential building where available units go for upwards of $27 million dollars.

Brunch specialties include avocado toast, eggs benedict, pancakes, steak & eggs, and a challah french toast casserole. Dinner entrees include Cacio e Pepe, roasted chicken, sauteed shrimp, Miso Black Cod, Norwegian Salmon, blackened tuna steak, and dishes from the grill such as filet mignon. Raw bar options are also available including littleneck clams, oysters, and a shellfish platter. 

Millan also hopes to expand to neighboring buildings in the area in the coming months especially as the temperatures begin to dip and more and more New Yorkers opt for meals at home in the colder months ahead.

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A First Look Inside The Leyton's Duplex Penthouse

The first look inside The Leyton’s $16,500,000 Duplex Penthouse, has just been revealed which includes interiors by the renowned Frampton Co.

Features of the home include a voluminous double-height Great Room with 20’ ceilings, which opens onto an entertaining terrace overlooking Central Park. A private elevator leads guests to an expansive roof deck complete with outdoor kitchen and unobstructed views of the Park, the River, and the glittering skyline.

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Our Favorite Listing For The Week: The $61M UES Townhouse That Just Hit Market

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should make an appointment for this week. 

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12 E 63rd St - Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY 10065


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