One of the founders of asset management company, BlackRock Inc., has just sold his newly-renovated apartment at New York City's elite co-op 101 Central Park West for $35.336 million. Keith Anderson's home was the most expensive sale of that week, as per city records.
Keith and his wife Peggy Anderson were first seeking $42 million for the 9BC unit when it was initially listed on the market in early 2015. With no buyers on hand, the Andersons then reduced the asking price to $38 million in the fall.
The unit boasts of five bedrooms, five and a half baths, two maid's rooms, a living room, a dining room, an eat-in kitchen, a library, and even a playroom. The living room and library each have their own wood-burning fireplaces as well.
Meanwhile, the master suite - situated in the apartment's northern wing, also features a planting terrace, two walk-in closets, and a 13-by-9-foot dressing room.
However, the most notable feature throughout the whole apartment would be the amazing views: there is 100 feet of frontage overlooking New York City's Central Park from the living, dining and library areas.
Although the Andersons purchased the apartment over a decade ago, it seems as though the family never moved in. The New York Times reports:
"The couple had purchased the apartment for $12.21 million in November 2003, according to CityRealty, and spent the next several years on renovations and upgrades with the help of architectural firm Shelton, Mindel & Associates. Among the many new flourishes are custom doors and millwork throughout, as well as a Crestron system to manage sound, lighting, shades and air-conditioning and heat."
Keith Anderson, along with seven other colleagues, founded BlackRock back in 1988. Anderson served as a chief investment officer for hedge fund billionaire George Soros.
Serena Boardman and Randall Gianopulos of Sotheby's International Realty were the listing brokers, while Alexa Lambert of Stribling & Associates represented the buyer, whose identity remains guarded.