Tommy Hilfiger, the fashion mogul's penthouse at the Plaza Hotel in New York City has reportedly hit the listing market with a lofty price tag of $80 million. This is the most expensive listing of the building, according to several news reports.
Hilfiger put together the duplex condo after purchasing three separate units for a total of $25 million in 2008. He spent another $17 million on renovating the place, which took about three years.
"I wanted to bring back the original vision of The Plaza to what it was during Truman Capote's Black and White Ball ... that old-world charm, with the original detail and glamour," Hilfiger said in an interview with AOL real estate.
After the renovation, it was listed briefly for $50 million but was taken off the market soon, Hilfiger and his wife are selling the place to spend more time in their 22-acre Greenwich property, the couple's exclusive broker told the New York Times.
According to the listing records at StreetEasy.com, the home sits on the 18th and 19th floor of the building and spans an area of about 6000 square feet. The residence comprises of four bedrooms, four full and one half bathroom.
The listing describes the home as:
The iconic Dome Penthouse at the legendary Plaza, a one-of-a-kind condominium residence, is rarely offered for sale. Perfectly situated on the 18th and 19th floors with remarkable permanently unobstructed Central Park and 5th Avenue views, this unique four bedroom and four and a half bathroom trophy is one of the most architecturally significant homes in New York City.
Discerning buyers will appreciate the luxurious finishes and materials utilized to restore this property to its original glamour of a bygone era coupled with 21st century conveniences. Completing this special offering is a spectacular private terrace overlooking the Park.
Head over to the New York Post for a peek inside the penthouse.
In more Tommy Hilfiger news; former CEO and co-founder, Joel Horovitz is selling a mansion in Lake Tahoe which is currently asking $75 million, after receiving a pricechopper in May 2011. Apparently, he will personally finance the purchase given he finds a very 'qualified' person, reportsTimesunion.com.
Sometime back in January, The Sahara India Pariwar, bought 75 percent stake in the Plaza Hotel owned by Kingdom Holding, a retail group headed by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, for $575 million. The group signed the deal in November 2012.
Christian Candy, the famous property man who developed One Hyde Park, the most expensive apartment building of New York, also has his penthouse in the building listed for $59 million.
