Another blockbuster piece of real estate has hit the market. Not long ago, the penthouse atop Pierre Hotel was basking in the glory of being the most expensive listing of New York City.
However, River House residence, which already wears the crown of the largest single family residence of Manhattan, has debuted on the open listing market with an asking price of $130 million, just $500,000 more than the former Martin Zweig residence, according to several news reports.
The Residence at Riverhouse is a large townhouse that opened in 1931, designed by famous startchitect, William Bottomley. Spanning across almost 62,000 square feet, the 26-story home is being offered for sale as-is and is fully furnished. The residence boasts of a hefty room count - 30 large spacious living areas, overlooking the East River. It comprises of eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
The listing of the home lies with Brown Harris Stevens' John Burger and Kyle W. Blackmon.
According to the listing:
Residents and guests will enter through a private entrance from the East 52nd Street cul-de-sac into the 8,400 square foot Entrance/Living Level. The major public rooms feature 20' ceilings and expansive light-filled spaces. The 27,500 square foot Garden/Leisure Level includes a 62' swimming pool, tennis court, IMAX screening room, wine cellar, full spa and gaming room. The 15,000 square foot Bedroom Level features a 27 x 61' Master Suite, and also includes his and her baths, dressing rooms and closets. The Staff Level offers nearly 6,000 square feet of work areas, bedrooms and lounges.The Residence will maintain self-contained mechanical systems.
Check out some photos of the residence, here. Floor plans are available on request. The residence can also be used as a Pied-a-terre.
Bonus Fact: This is the first time that the house is being offered for sale. The co-op used to be home to a posh private club that turned down Gloria Vanderbilt, Richard Nixon, Diane Keaton and Joan Crawford.
Apparently, Vanderbilt sued the board of the club for rejecting her, claiming she was snubbed for her 'relationships with cinematographer Gordon Parks and singer Bobby Short'. However, she dropped the lawsuit after the Board explained that the rejection was on grounds of financial reasons and not racial ones, reports Daily Mail.
Clash of the 'Most Expensives'
Looks like, the title of 'the most expensive' is becoming increasingly popular. Copper Beech Farm, a plush water-front estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, debuted with a $190 million price tag and wore the sash and crown of being the most expensive listing of the United States. However, its price was recently lowered to $140 million. The title of the most-expensive home has now been given to Jackson Land and Cattle, a ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming which is asking $175 million, currently. It has been on the market since 2011 and hasn't received a cost chop yet!
Meanwhile, in NYC itself, the Pierre penthouse and billionaire Steven Cohen's $115 million condo in the Bloomberg Tower are the runner ups of the 'most-expensive' league.
