If you take a stroll in midtown Manhattan in the enclave known as “Billionaires Row,” you will see one of New York’s most prestigious residential buildings: 111 West 57th Street. At 1,428 feet, it is the second-tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere and the world’s slenderest skyscraper. Justin Davidson, the well-known classical-music and architecture critic, said of the building: “It’s practically calligraphic. It will glint on the skyline, thanks to a genuinely opulent exterior finished in terra-cotta and bronze.”
The property, which was developed by JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group, is composed of two structures: The first is the landmarked Steinway Hall, once home to Steinway & Sons piano company and crafted in 1925 by Warren & Wetmore, the famed architecture firm behind New York landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal. The second is a new construction tower designed by SHoP Architects. Perhaps the source of such beautiful music has contributed to the soul of the building. The neighborhood is still rich in art and culture. Carnegie Hall is across the street, and Lincoln Center is just a few blocks away.
Award-winning Studio Sofield, led by William Sofield, designed the interior architecture for the history-making development. There are a total of 60 residences: 14 in the Steinway Hall building and 46 full-floor and duplex residences in the 91-story tower. With its bold yet slender silhouette, the tower has redefined the Manhattan skyline. The neoclassical building’s ornate historic rotunda and Indiana limestone façade were painstakingly restored in collaboration with the Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York.
Residents have access to an array of amenities and services, including an 82-foot, two-lane swimming pool with private cabanas, a separate sauna, a double-height fitness center, a private dining room and a chef’s catering kitchen. The building is the only new development in New York City to have a padel court. A private porte-cochère on 58th Street provides residents a gracious and secure entry.
The 4,492-square-foot model on the 42nd floor is priced at $28,500,000 and has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a powder room, and direct elevator access. A spacious great hall, which comes with most units, provides a stunning view of Central Park. Because the building stands at the center of Central Park’s south side, its upper floors provide a symmetrical panoramic view. All things considered, the condominium complex is a residence of unparalleled luxury.
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