Inside a $85,000,000 New York Townhouse with Indoor Swimming Pool

[@JohnMcFarlane-zv8gc]

For $85 million you would expect custom closets to be finished in beautiful woods and bathtub/showers to have glass doors.This is not about letting the client decide, enough design choices have been made. After 5 yrs of renos, someone ran out of money.

[@alukardFE]

@@JohnMcFarlane-zv8gc exactly

[@AmandoLzapatillasmc]

And gold a lot of gold and murano cristal xD

[@dinyarmaster2350]

lol, the dude showing it should know this, after all he spent $4,000 on a suit and didn't have money left over for socks 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LudiCrust.]

Or it’s an old money family. As for the closets older people purposely keep their closets basic & made out of cedar for bug/pest control. Having cedar closets reduces, if not eliminate, the need to spray pesticides and/or use mothballs. Somehow that fact has escaped common knowledge in the last 40 or so years. Before 1980 you’d never see a fancy house or mansion built without cedar closets. Most old trunks have cedar in them as well.

[@LudiCrust.]

@@dinyarmaster2350it’s just a generational fashion thing. Kids now have gone in the complete opposite direction & wear tube socks which in my opinion is a lot worse. Hopefully this will be the last generation to get weird with socks and everyone starts wearing regular socks again. On the bright side people now seem to know not to wear white socks unless they’re wearing athletic shoes.

[@emmabovary1228]

While glamorous and eye catching, as soon as the front door was opened and it was obvious all the antique wood trim was ripped out along with everything that made it a NYC brownstone, my heart sank. All those hard edges, no plaster, and nothing except the brick courtyard to harken back to the era it was built. To each his own.

[@honeym210]

Agree - they totally modernized it - what a shame! And that kitchen is too dark!

[@MariaAntoinetteF]

Agreed. A monster killed it

[@flashflame4952]

I couldn't agree with you more! I've made that same comment almost every time I watch what they did to the insides of all these amazing old brownstones. They took the charm out of it. I would have loved to have seen it before they ultra modernized it...

[@NormaDerr-nv4cn]

Be careful with the white marble countertop. I had the same thing in a bar and it absorbed everything….juices, wine, etc, Gorgeous but not for people who actually cook..

[@kingsleyodu9796]

I thought the same😢😢😢

[@propertyofranger]

Even if I had $85 mil I wouldn’t WANT to live in this building. Nothing about this feels like home. It feels like glamorous office space.

[@TheRobinRedbreast]

I agree with you 100%!

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

@@propertyofranger they took a beautiful old brownstone and turned it into a modern mausoleum. Ugh.

[@truehappiness4U]

@@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x for such easier work, you’d expect cheaper price. Real vintage retro furniture and walls are handmade. But these furniture are just simple. Yet so expensive. It’s a SCAM for the rich lol. Like modern art: tape a banana to a wall and you can earn millions from a rich dumb dude😂

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

And who needs a 19,000 sqft home? Nobody. Even if you had 20 kids, this would be too big. I'd much rather have a 200 acre Hawaii oceanfront estate, with money left over. This place is silly.

[@endless_summer_rose]

I disagree. I usually don't like buildings but this one is exceptional.

[@bexp436]

Fabulous from the outside, totally without any kind of character on the inside. 😮

[@annsmith7207]

The price is laughable. The renovations are meh - no retention of the original woodwork --- a kitchen that is a complete non-starter, and finally, it seems clear someone ran out of money. Will not sell anywhere near 85 million. But that is my point of view. Wishing the Sellers all the best!

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I love the outside of the building much more than the inside.

[@emc14000]

i agree with that!

[@hittrennathompson8286]

I am just touring...but the outside is no joke🎉

[@kevindavis8500]

Yes from the outside it is a beautiful home.

[@mazmellem2773]

If I had 85 million to spare and was considering buying this property, I think I'd regard the interior as a blank canvas waiting for me to put my own stamp on it. Having said that though, I do actually agree with you.

[@topherv4229]

I agree.....the entrance was miniscule, the dining room size was a joke and I'd get claustrophobic in that kitchen!

[@AdamWalks]

85 million and no car parking.... welcome to New York😂

[@xlukas93]

No parking, and no privacy, thousand people observing your master bedroom 😁

[@acd1168]

😪

[@frankhugh2052]

No security whatsoever

[@dt3367]

A fool & his $$$ are soon parted

[@laliendre87]

@@AdamWalks lol

[@kevinyoung6729]

$85 million for a house is a lot of money especially when you’ve got the tiny kitchen situated in the middle of the house with no natural light coming into it and I did notice the lights were on in the kitchen to get some light.

[@richardadams6988]

Do you think that anyone who pays 85 million dollar for a town house, COOKS !!!! Give me a break!!!

[@anh1192]

@@richardadams6988 😂😂😂

[@michelleliquoriross3790]

I agree. 85 Mil. Even if you don't cook, your chef likely has a better kitchen in his production home. No natural light, and it's basic.

[@bebespeaks7677]

there has been alot of compromising and sacrificing here... Cant have it all lol

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

@@bebespeaks7677 for 85million? 0 sacrifice

[@B10023]

I live near this, it was a French couple who built it. It was a multi-year terror to their neighbors, as they drilled stories into the hard rock ground causing vibrations and chaotic noise blocks away. No wonder they decided to sell it, they would be have been pariahs.

[@ihaveinsomnia1]

I was surprised to hear that they were allowed to dig 50 feet down. I bet it was a nightmare for the neighbors. A 5 year renovation, oh boy....

[@pheela]

They actually got divorced and that's why it's selling

[@bricaaron3978]

Vibrations and chaotic noise??? In the middle of New York City??? I don't believe it for a second!

[@jewslikefunk]

I’m curious, which year was this built and any idea how long it’s been on the market?

[@mfitzburger5137]

@@pheela Lol. Lmao, even.

[@charlottemosinki1945]

the pool and outdoor spaces are just lovely. It doesn't feel like NYC. I find myself drawn to the little nooks and cozy spaces on the property. I imagine it really shining during the holidays with the whole family in there. It's gorgeous!!!

[@janellestevens2316]

@charlotteemosinki1945: Those were the exact things that I loved about the property, and I also thought about large family gatherings. On a day to day basis, it seems like a bit much, but boy oh boy when you want to entertain, and again, the outdoor spaces, pool, views, and cozy spaces; YES PLEASE!

[@geeunit831]

I'm always so underwhelmed with these outrageously expensive properties. $85 million for an 8 storey townhouse with no backyard and zero privacy is insane.

[@rohobok2890]

I'm always disappointed that the same comment is said on every similar video. You'd think by now you'd learn that the price is this high due to its location, but apparently each time it's some mad revelation.

[@geeunit831]

@@rohobok2890 Aww would you like a tissue for your issue? 🤧We're all aware of the location it says it in the title and the caption. There are townhouses in the Upper West Side for sale right now in the $6mill - $8mill range with the same size backyards or even bigger than this lol. I can guarantee this house will not sell for $85 million or even close. The owners are just as delusional as you are.

[@KimChi-wz7mk]

Does NYC have enough going on for someone who can afford a part time home for 85 million?

[@tomceslonce]

@@rohobok2890 But still, it's outrageous even if it's new york for gods sake.

[@rohobok2890]

@@tomceslonce outrageous, yes, surprising? no

[@saber8101]

Apparently the couple who had this house build tortured the neighbors for 7 years with all the construction noise. It was so bad that a lot of people around had to move out of their homes (there are several articles on this). Whoever buys this will have to deal with some serious resentment.

[@LostinMayberry]

@@saber8101 Wow, there’s a fascinating NY times article on it. When they say a totally new interior, the photo gives a real clear view of that. The brick facade is propped up and that is it, just a giant hole behind it.

[@katy_hill]

And they took 20 apartments off the market when it’s hard enough to find housing.

[@ClaraSunshine]

That's why the price is so high also ​@@katy_hill

[@tamiwallace7572]

So silly to say… no one would resent a new owner.

[@soniaferreira2811]

They are probably divorced by now, hence the sale.

[@xlukas93]

I dont want to be the negative person, but this property makes no sense. 85million is a lot of money for a house. It really is. The interior designer did a nice work. But. While this is a completely NEW building, there is no parking, master bedroom has zero privacy, and the floor plan is very messy, especially i do no understand the random pillars, strangely shaped walls etc... (11:19 what is the box up there on the wall?) popping out all over the property. "Office" with no doors? Why? What kind of people are supposed to live there? A single guy in 8 floor house? If you have family, kids running around, do you really want to have an office with no doors across a game room? I seriously do not understand this kind of properties, what is the perfect buyer for something like this? A billionaire, who does not own cars and rides subway, has no family yet need 8 floor house with dozens of bedrooms, and does not care about privacy?

[@arineems6059]

It does seem the house is way overpriced. While I love the architectural design and the terrace garden, I'm not as impressed with the interior. What bothers me the most is that half of the ensuite bathrooms lack windows, which is simply unacceptable.😒

[@robertelkins5928]

There are good bits and there are not so good bits. On the whole I agree with what you said; a lot of the layout doesnt seem very well thought out at all. For me though, it's the garden. If I was wealthy enough, the whole reason for buying a house instead of a penthouse would be to have a garden. And I dont think being in close proximity to Central Park really makes up for that. You don't spend $85m on a property to then have to share your garden with the rest of the city.

[@jd1933]

@@xlukas93 agreed, there's a reason why these houses are not knocked into one but rather separate apartments. Someone with this type of money will not like the lack of security and privacy. Leaving their car on the street is also a security risk.

[@Bob_in_Vista]

@@jd1933 These were originally built as single family homes when the main mode of transportation was a horse drawn carriage. You had a separate coach house for your horses and carriage. Today you could buy an old coach house that is converted to a garage or park in a nearby parking structure and your driver picks you up at the front door.

[@LovelyCooK]

I think this house was designed by someone who's never actually lived in one. 85 million and they forgot the basics-like, where do you park your gold-plated Ferrari? And who needs privacy in the master bedroom anyway? It's overrated, right? Maybe the pillars are there to hold up my disbelief. As for the 'office' with no doors-because who needs to concentrate when you've got kids running around? I guess this place is perfect if you're a billionaire hermit with no cars, no family, and a deep love for playing hide-and-seek with your own sanity.

[@cathynichols3081]

I love having an inside peek at all these homes, but personally, give me a cozy bungelow any day.

[@wildfireintexas]

So much potential. The designers could have gone for classical and timeless but went with a modern esthetic that will look dated in 5 years.

[@DutchXFangirl]

The house is gorgeous, but man, if I had 85M, I'd buy something with a lot of land so my dogs can run around free, I can take walks on my property and park my car(s) in a garage. Also, while I love the sight of those stairs, with my bad knees I'd probably only go up 1 floor and be done with it. 😅Good thing there is an elevator. I notice a lot of random seating areas in the house and I wonder if people actually sit all over the place. Even if you have guests, I expect them to sit with me so we can talk and not wander off in my house to go sit somewhere in some nook. I'd get rid of at least 50% of all the chairs and sofas. I'd expect glass walls and doors in the shower / tub areas. I really don't want to step out of the tub onto a wet floor (we all know that's going to happen, no matter how carefull your shower). Weird choice; minimalism favored over practicality and even safety. Seeing the penthouse, I kept wondering about the function of this house. The entire home seems to be meant for more than just one family, or maybe several friends living together? But all floors are connected so there is no privacy. Unless the floors can be closed off and we didn't see it? Now, it seems like everyone can roam around the house and find you hanging out on some chair or couch somewhere. The open plan looks odd to me. Living with your parents in their penthouse is one thing, but having no privacy because they can walk in anytime is another. Maybe the penthouse is for the butler and the maid or something? Still, I hope the floor can be locked. I miss an actual library. A home like that should have one. Lastly, 2 more floors underneath it all? Why? What on earth are you going to do with 2 more floors? Wine cellar, cinema and gym? There is plenty of room in the house to make all that on the existing floors if you get rid of all the random seating areas. I'm absolutely baffled.

[@Donna-ff3ek]

Buy a property in the country with a garden and lap pool of course.

[@rbrindle1]

Some years ago I met one of the 1% at a horse event. She described her home that is across the street from MOMA, and her horse training farm in NJ. They don't restrict themselves to just one home in the City.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@Donna-ff3ek - Yep. Just caught a glimpse of Gwyneth Paltrow's Hampton back yard in another video. Incredible. That's what I'd spend $85M on, not this overpriced multilevel office building. I did like lots of the furniture in this one, however.

[@arguseyed6852]

Exterior is magnificent. Shame that most original interior architectural details were gutted.

[@unkle_Enkil]

Chateau in France, parisian apartment, house in London and one in Bahrain and still have change from 85mill.

[@carlaheskel8476]

or with this amount of money you could feed 8.5 million children for 1 FULL month in Africa....

[@_Mentat]

Throw in a ten thousand acre country estate and still have change!

[@Jack-eo5fn]

@@carlaheskel8476 , true, but next month the same kids are starving again. You’d need to invest billions in infrastructure solutions. One month of free food doesn’t really solve anything.

[@DjD5]

@@Jack-eo5fn one month of food may not solve anything in your eyes, but for one month, 8.5 million kids have full bellies.✌🏼

[@Jack-eo5fn]

@@DjD5 , yes that’s true. Does this actually prolong the agony of death by starvation, or does it prolong life? Starvation kills 8 Million people globally every year. One of this world’s most painful problems. So it’s important we address it every way we can.

[@seebunlim]

Ooo.. so beautiful!! I love the outdoor spaces. KZbin is the only way I get to see the interior of such homes 😂.

[@paulkaiser2942]

85 million and there's homes across the street with windows a/c units that you can see.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

IKR? $85M will literally buy you hundreds of acres of absolute privacy, anywhere else.

[@jennifersloveswdw423]

Window a/c units are very typical in Manhattan. Take a walk up CPW some time and you will be astounded by the proliferation of them, even in such storied buildings as the San Remo and the Dakota.

[@ChevBling]

I expected 40 million or maybe 50 million but 85 million. WoW!!! I think this house will be on the market for a while.

[@fayesouthall6604]

NYC unfortunately 😊

[@venom5809]

I was thinking maybe $40 million also.

[@ClaraSunshine]

For that price you can buy the house of JLo

[@Joan-qe7gm]

Yes, especially for the Upper West Side. That's my neighborhood and there's just enough enough good food and stuff to make it worthwhile.

[@venom5809]

It's nice but the finishes and location don't really scream $85,000,000.

[@4mithrandir]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Donna-ff3ek]

Sadly the economy is crashing soon so will probably sell a lot less.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

By location, you mean NYC? You couldn't pay me enough to live in that urban hellscape.

[@danvu9812]

Spectacular $85 mil view of neighbors windows across the street what a deal

[@thomaswschaller]

Never know - Might be worth it!

[@annegatter8866]

😂😂😂

[@georgettewilliams115]

😂😂

[@fluim0102]

You're gonna have a hard time befriending your new neighbours... Can you imagine the noise and general annoyance from excavating two extra floors below ground beneath an already enormous house, just to have a gym. 5 years of renovation...

[@rhondaphillips1479]

aaahahaahahahahah

[@lukef00]

I read a lot of critics here. Personally, just for dreaming, I found this house one of the best in NYC. It's large, it has every kind of amenities, it has green, terraces, views. 85M is huge amount of money but less than some penthouse for 100 or 200M to live trapped a thousand feet in the sky, with no opening windows, no terraces nor escapes.

[@ernieragogini3994]

You are correct. It has everything a fishbowl has. I wonder if the new owner(s) will begin dismantling, doing construction……welcome neighbor!

[@Donna-ff3ek]

I'd be more concerned about illegals burning it down or squatters.

[@francopasta3704]

Too sterile, too plain, too white

[@snookerb6777]

All eight levels 🙄

[@FlipityGibett]

I completely agree. I much prefer this to anything I've seen on billionire's row

[@Kodikat2]

My sister would be in seventh heaven in such a beautiful modern space. I would have preferred that they had kept the old world architecture and design of classic old new york city.

[@bitterbeauty711]

It looks like it’s been renovated on the cheap for a quick sale. If it took five years, I’d say the renovators had trouble raising funds at various points

[@ltandrepants]

5 years is not a long time for something like this

[@Martin_Koepl]

@@ltandrepants You tear everything out that is inside, make sure that the street facing outside wall still stands and then you dig a deep hole behind it and then you bring in the concrete trucks. Done. Not that many time consuming decorative things in that building. So five years is a long time to build something like that. It might take you five years to get the permits to build something like that, but that is normally not added to the construction time.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

On the cheap? Nothing about this looks cheap, other than the tiny kitchen.

[@jaetine9006]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH and it’s not cheap either, just small….

[@rjd3wine]

The "home" was intended for a London based hedge fund manger and his "singer" wife. They divorced during construction. The five years of jackhammering for the pool and the unfinished levels below, and blocking the street traffic already has whoever buys "it" on the wrong side of the neighbors. There were a few stories in the NY Times.

[@anziocc]

if I had 85 mill dollars I'd be living in a villa in Italy

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

What would you do withe leftover $40M?

[@marcosrodriguez2496]

and you'd still have 75 million left.

[@chrishalious8194]

1000% no doubt

[@Martin_Koepl]

@@jamesdellaneve9005Using the money to comfortably live inside the villa until the day I die.

[@cindylove24]

With no neighbors 😂

[@forestfields]

I walk by that street often, and the residents went through hell for years with all the construction that went on, especially with the extended subterranean excavation necessary for the swimming pool. And if $85 million seems like a lot, try the $238 million Ken Griffin reportedly paid for his penthouse at 220 Central Park South.

[@carlopriori6649]

Big difference 220 Central Park S. Across from the park, will always command a higher price. As others said 85 mill can get you a lot of property elsewhere in the city with parking and other amenities. Nice home !

[@forestfields]

@@carlopriori6649 You missed the point entirely.

[@keteloneoo1]

The kitchen sank the whole house…Dark, enclosed , and You have to walk a lot for prep’s . I mean, cheap looking cabinets, the mezzanine and the space emits the feeling of an abandoned hotel or a medical facility with waiting areas. And the fireplace….

[@chefnurserachel4045]

I feel that as a private chef who may have to work in this space, a lot is lacking in the context of having space to prepare for and throw great parties. I wish designers would call upon the great estate managers and private chefs to help create impressive, enjoyable, and purposeful spaces for those who own and expect to get to dollar rental prices for these properties.

[@wendyeader261]

I echo your sentiment!

[@mulemule]

*BACKGROUND: "... Business exec Pierre Bastid and jazz singer Malou Beauvoir bought two townhouses - 48 and 50 West 69th Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue - back in 2011 and 2012 for a combined $24.5 million. They had the properties demolished in 2018 and soon after that, complaints of dust and debris, excess noise, increased traffic, fumes and dead plants began accumulating. Some people actually moved. ... According to the Wall Street Journal, which was first to report the news, “Bastid said he had planned to make the house his primary residence, but that ‘world and personal events’ have shifted his attention to Europe.” A source also told the outlet that their decision to sell **_is connected to their recent divorce. ..."_** (Guess that solves the mystery of the exorbitant asking price: BOTH of them want ≈ double what was originally paid for it.)* 😂

[@trubblemayka9045]

Lifestyles of the rich and insane.

[@REDinitial]

Not to defend them because it all sounds horrifying but there will be the cost of full renovation on top of the price they paid for it. Does that get you close to 85 mil? I don't know but I wouldn't be surprised if the reno cost another 24 mil.

[@mulemule]

@@REDinitial Fair point. Whatever else this most-extreme-of-extreme makeovers may've done, it certainly didn't come at a fractional cost.

[@larysa5406]

The background story definitely explains a lot of the design choices. As I watched the video I kept thinking that a house this huge just doesn’t seem to be set up for a family with children. The master suite is beautiful but the other bedrooms are all set up like guest bedrooms with no closet space leaving one to wonder where would a family with children store all the toys, kids clothes etc. Answer, they wouldn’t because the original design wasn’t meant for that. It was clearly set up for a couple that entertains and has no intention of having children or their children are grown.

[@mulemule]

@@larysa5406 And I'll bet the husband's dancing a jig of despair there'll be no $100K per month child support.

[@BOMstevo]

I love the fact that you guys have branched out to America. You have a global reach and the sky is the limit! Well done

[@BonaKim-hd8ec]

It feels dark inside despite the large windows and southern exposure.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for showing a very beautiful home there in New York. The primary bedroom wothe the gorgeous ensuite is so nice!! And I love the main kitchen and having the 4 fireplaces is awesome.😊 Simply very elegant!!

[@michaelanderson5975]

😊 great job and great presentation you guys are the epitome of elegant it's great to see a man and a woman dressed up and doing their job on point tremendously beautiful home

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thank you Michael 🙏🏻

[@nice2meetUWenDoWeEat]

85 Mil is obscene. No house is worth that. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@sa.de.sm.5864]

@@nice2meetUWenDoWeEat location, location, location😉

[@craigbeats1498]

@@sa.de.sm.5864 not this location 😂

[@zachsry]

it’s nice but not $85,000,000 nice 😂

[@fayesouthall6604]

Location 😊

[@LATTEREIGND1114]

AGREED! 69,900,00 MAX.

[@pfzt]

@@fayesouthall6604 Yes, location is everything. However, that property is gorgeous.

[@Cutiekiwi9]

The only people admiring this are poor.

[@zachsry]

@@Cutiekiwi9 literally. who in the actual universe would pay 85,000,000 dollars just to be attached to another house with limited parking. 😭

[@MrShanemcloughlin]

Heating and cleaning the place would be a nightmare 🤣

[@aiai-j7i]

Surely the people that live there will have a full-time staff.

[@CoachBWiley]

@MrShanemcloughlin yes! I instantly thought of their heating and a/c bill. I have super high vaulted ceilings in my 900 sq ft apartment, and my bill is in the 200's even with my fire place, it's either hot or cold all the time in the main living area. Idk who would want to take this on.

[@mervinprone]

@@CoachBWileyit’s new construction, those windows will be triple pane energy efficient and it will be fully insulated. Yes, the heating/cooling and electric bills will be in the thousands but it’s a very large space and is to be expected.

[@emc14000]

i wonder if its a NEST system

[@callenjohnson81]

So funny everyone is so critical😂😂😂

[@evieshore3270]

Hey, when we're all trying to decide if it's worth spending our hard earned 85 million $ on a property, you have to expect us to kick the tires a bit.

[@donnapowers7815]

@@evieshore3270 lol, truly

[@patriciacasalrodriguez]

Though the same. I mean, It is expensive but f*cking gorgeous and in the middle of NYC 😂

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

$85M invites a LOT of criticism.

[@callenjohnson81]

@@patriciacasalrodriguez lol i know right..my house probobly is cheaper than the kitchen in that place but people are acting like if it was 60mill thats a deal..it all sounds like monopoly $ 2me🤣🤣 if someone has billions its just a drop in a bucket to them

[@Life_with_Lissett]

Grounding in privacy is so important, even if Central Park is practically your back yard, I think it’s priceless

[@mohammedhakim6539]

Even if I was a billionaire, I wouldn't spend $85 m for it. I rather get a massive property in NJ or CT 👍

[@vanitymarks8798]

definitely. if i had that level of money, im moving to bumfuck the middle of nowhere montana. i dont want to see any humans.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I'd rather live somewhere warm, like the Rivera or Hawaii.

[@redbhdfw104]

I expected a better kitchen, those cabinets don’t say $85m.

[@JBeauregard42]

@@redbhdfw104 yes basic box cabinets you can see the bottoms of the cabinets don’t even match. Cheap kitchen for sure.

[@dotsanddash8083]

Why would anyone buy this? There are way better penthouses for half the price in Manhattan.

[@rj9617]

Tasteful and elegant throughout. My favorite is definitely the swimming pool area. Amazing property.

[@ritamix33]

I've always wanted to see the inside of this home. my favorite feature was the two extra floors below the pool that you can customize. love this home.

[@m.s.3798]

$85million for Home Depot light fixtures! No way.

[@Monkey60-x1l]

I don’t like the brass fixtures either.

[@lizzie6433]

@m.s3798 - The gentleman said that the house was "staged". Furniture definitely was not impressive. The whole house is disjointed, and thankfully they have elevators, as those stairs are super scary.

[@henguspod3899]

the world has gone insane

[@radudeATL]

@@henguspod3899 This will be an evergreen comment.

[@VictoriaGirlBC]

Favorite part of this beautiful brownstone is the back. Those stunning gorgeous windows. 🔥🇨🇦

[@jobenson2670]

yes! Clean them! and heat it!!

[@edwardcooper5479]

Your Monday will be needed for you to clean the windows, Tuesday is vacuum day, Wednesday is taken up by dusting, Thursday is clean that staircase day, Friday you must have those bathrooms spick and span, Saturday go round testing all the smoke alarms and on Sunday treat your grandchildren to the best game of hide-and-seek ever !

[@demetriusstavrinos1909]

A HELPLESS HOUSEKEEPING ETERNITY .....!!!!!!

[@Everywhere2]

Or you could have staff do that.

[@funfan515]

If you have eight floors, it is absolutely great!!! Walking that much, you will never need a gym and never get arthritis!!! Fabulously healthy 👍

[@pete-p4t]

15:05 85 million and look at that hole under the flush buttons... yeah. Also look at the skirting boards. this has to be a joke.

[@natasha6607]

Surprised they don't even have a built in BBQ. Even homes in 1/2 Mil Range have one.

[@AJ-kb9hf]

Just saw it - that is poor! $85m and the finish is terrible

[@gebe8978]

Tell me you are into a) home refurbishment, b) construction, c) hotel management without telling me you are into a b or c... 🙂 Yes, I too noticed that, together with the strange layout and the lack of security, the inevitable stairs all over, the lack of parking and the "I don't cook" kitchens.

[@Pavel-q1r8s]

good catch

[@bridgett039]

@@gebe8978it’s the strangest floorplan! I thought they must have been working within the old property, not a knock down, new build! Who made so many terrible choices 🫠

[@TM-tw1py]

Wait till uncle Eddie visits you at this home in his 1970's RV parked on the street.

[@Donna-ff3ek]

🤣😂🤣Oh tat's going over well!

[@lrhyne49able]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marialourdesgalarza3988]

😂😂

[@TheWanderingDukes]

The property value immediately goes up to $100 million with that vintage beauty taking up 6 impossible to find parking spaces right in front!

[@jacobrivers5728]

I think reality will eventually take hold and the current asking price will drop significantly.

[@4mithrandir]

This is NY, reality never takes hold! Unfortunately!

[@seanmurphy3753]

By half

[@chrishalious8194]

And then you will move in for the kill right

[@jacobrivers5728]

@@chrishalious8194 Absolutely! As soon as the price drops from $85 million to $85,000 I will pay the asking price and without having to get a mortgage.

[@pheela]

What's funny is that it was supposed to be a 100+ mil listing but the owners got divorced before the house was finished so it's going on the market at a discount bc construction is still ongoing.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

What a lovely home. The private Terrace is gorgeous. The on-suites are beautifully designed..

[@glofree]

Lovely yet underwhelming space. The kitchen seems like a very small after thought. There's so many seating "living" areas. 85M for a (kinda boring) single family home where each room doesn't have its own bathrooms & 2 incomplete floors is wild. The pool room & outdoors space were nice.

[@noelht1]

2:53 New York is very very very very very very cold in winter. Very cold. Good luck heating a room that size with that much volume

[@susansterchi4269]

I was thinking I wouldn’t be spending winter in NYC…somewhere tropical!

[@hydraxisfrimon9785]

Exactly that, it is a heating nightmare, they didn't say what the alternative heating option to the fireplaces is, or if there was one!

[@nadia-i1l5h]

Your presentation was great but this property….. not so much!

[@gezzy-rv7sq]

85 million it's crazy!!

[@RinoRemover]

That price would have seemed more reasonable, 8 years ago, when the city was safer and cleaner.

[@danielhubley3335]

how can something so opulent and unattainable seem so charming, cozy and homey at the same time?? this house is mind blowing and whoever ends up living here is beyond lucky!!

[@laurajeanmahon]

Quintessential Modern Treasure, Enjoy! My fave has to be the pool :) I love the marble and gold details in the baths.

[@enricocurcio1610]

Only in NYC to pay $85M to park on the streets

[@chemokiki]

At 85 mill you probably do not drive yourself. The chauffeur will find the place to park the limo. House is very nice but would be better in a country setting with some grounds which means privacy also. Love all the Palladian windows. Obviously the house will sell to someone who has a get-a-way place but wants/needs a city residence.

[@enricocurcio1610]

@@chemokiki For sure, i say that because i am a car guy, so to me the only thing that matters is the parking space, and i with you on that, country side is way better, but like you said this check some boxes for some purpose

[@WashingtonClinton]

@@enricocurcio1610 Your driver deals with the cars that are in garages elsewhere.

[@lindap8101]

Not only does the owner have no parking neither does anyone who visits.

[@smgreenartsprivate]

That's a beautiful brownstone house :) not surprised by the price tag though by the sheer scale of it I wonder how big it was originally though. I also think it might be a landmark or heritage home as well. I wish they would have kept more of the original interiors. The stairs and window seem to be the only bits. Thank goodness there is also a lift as well. it would suit a multi- generational family I think would make the cost spread over better. Well done Matt and Summer :)

[@Everywhere2]

Nothing original was kept. They trashed it all and built new.

[@funtrain23]

Wow, 8 floors!? You can play hide and seek in there even without trying. I love that wall paper in the great room, don't miss the stone at all, and perhaps deliberately so to cut the bling blings and add to the cozy homey feel.

[@lindap8101]

I loved the wallpaper too but thought that for $85M I’d want some fabulous stonework over a fireplace, not…..wallpaper.

[@pisces3121]

The only thing i liked were the outdoor spaces. What a stark, hard edged sterile place. Dang.

[@thomaswschaller]

That exterior space with the floating stair is gorgeous

[@riopianist]

No indoor garage? What kind of rich people could buy a house US$85,000,000 and don’t care about their expensive cars?

[@littlelylarainbow727]

Noone is Manhattan has cars though😂

[@riopianist]

@@littlelylarainbow727 why..???

[@Jetsetfastfood]

They have drivers.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@Jetsetfastfood - You need cars for the drivers to drive and you need a garage to keep the cars in.

[@lizzie6433]

@@littlelylarainbow727 Plenty of people in NYC have cars.

[@Shotoutyahnitv]

No garage no gate for 85 million they lost their minds

[@hdakickking6953]

🤣😂🤣

[@rafaelrocha5626]

even if there was a big garage with room for 100 it's still bs

[@ruiutomy1]

I remember when thise two kids started, I saw this sucess coming back then.👍👍👍

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@lovelymododo]

i love this very open house flooded with light, while also reserving so many spots for relaxation! the garden/terrace makes it very special too

[@movisions1128]

WOW!!! SOOOOOOO NIIIICE!!!

[@maticerne]

85 mil and the single glazed windows, with New York winters, damn, that is harsh

[@FOXHOUND4143]

£85 MILLION! Whoever buys that is living in a different world!

[@lorikremer2709]

If the property is indeed over eighty million, someone completely dropped the ball on staging and details. Oh dear, absolutely void of imagination.

[@oksana7301]

It’s stunning and not pretentious it has a real home feeling not a showplace. If I had this kind of money and lifestyle then why not enjoy something like this. If you’ve worked hard to get to this level of lifestyle then enjoy it.

[@md.babulmia4451]

The house is gorgeous

[@janagraham7877]

Cleaning all the windows would certainly be a huge chore.

[@Donna-ff3ek]

Oh they can pay for pro's to clean them.

[@theL81Again]

Bespoke. NYC is doing what London is doing. Time for NYC’s own Party Wall Act. Too many missing details for $85M. Did I miss the elevator and the garage? Was there a whole house reverse osmosis water filtration system? Infrared sauna? Screening room, audio enhancements, hidden screens to replace TVs in main rooms. Highlight those features, please.

[@leonmohan1708]

Add privacy and the original houses chatecter to the missing list. This place fels soulless for a NY brownstone. And nothing of the fixtures and fittings seem quality, even the bespoke kitchen. Very disappointing.

[@mybabybookpage]

85 is a bloody joke!!! This property is worth 35, 2k psf at most. The staging is an insult, this should have been 8.5 M if it were actually worth the asking price. 😅

[@bellamango6708]

"I love the color choices in here" black and grey 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Nardius1999]

Very nice tour. I only wish you had allowed us to see what it looks like at dusk/nighttime with the garden/exterior illuminated. You should always include a brief tour of the main areas at dusk or nighttime. Nevertheless, I love this home.

[@carlospcpro]

Looks awesome, it’s just hard not to think about the home crisis in NY. What a contrast

[@countingstrides4068]

I just watched this whole video as if I had a spare $85 million to invest in this property. In all seriousness though, I'm glad you are branching out to the States!

[@Cutiekiwi9]

Why? Can’t make enough money in their own country? Or do they love taking housing opportunities away from people who could actually afford it.

[@gstevens6948]

How could you possibly feel secure with all the simple, unsecured glass doors and windows. One little break of glass and you’re in. Good luck & stay safe.

[@marialourdesgalarza3988]

It's probably because they haven't experienced a full force hurricane like I have. Everytime I see a so called beautiful view apt what comes to my mind are the twins.

[@keith125]

@@marialourdesgalarza3988 i think he meant the "citizens" in the area

[@bricaaron3978]

@@keith125 The _denizens_ of the area.

[@Everywhere2]

@@keith125 But you get a better class of burglar in that neighborhood. They have their executive assistant call your executive assistant to arrange a time to discuss your theft insurance and what you'd like to have vanish so you can cash in.

[@highendtrends3508]

I remember when they were working on that building, I’m an avid runner. I always ran by wondering what was taking them so long to finish. Wow! Now I know. Beautiful area Columbus rite down, CPW rite there really nice.

[@DebbieH5731]

It's beautiful. I can't understand those commenting otherwise. Each to their own, I guess.

[@Dan-t6h2s]

I think you might be missing the true purpose of this home. They dug down over 50 ft. And two levels are “unfinished”. The purpose of this home is to make a huge survival bunker in the middle of manhattan. That is why this place is really 85mil, and also why it was not shown. Manhattan shist is some of the hardest rock in the world, but you have to dig down deep enough to get to it. I used to live in NYC. Was born and raised there….

[@mulemule]

They didn't show the unfinished levels because ... _they're unfinished._ (No "Greenbrier Hotel secret" to see here.)

[@Chris11249]

That's an interesting hypothesis, and probably true! You'd think they'd show the unfinished rooms because a prospective buyer would want to see what canvas he's got to work with. So you're probably right. If this was my house, I'd have a few elevators for my cars to hide them below, and lots of other stuff. But the bunker is a great idea, hide it in "plain sight" ala where nobody expects it

[@hydraxisfrimon9785]

That'll be the dungeon space for the pervy parties, for about ten minutes before the pool leaks down into it and the river/ocean leaks up into it.

[@kwiyopta2024]

1 floor should've made into a parking lot!

[@AA752]

Do those doors at 4:05 interfere with the railing? Seems like a pretty big oversight in such a high end home.

[@w.e.b.8719]

The doors should have opened toward the interior.

[@UniverseSpeck]

Wow, people are catching more and more mistakes. There’s a small hole on the flush buttons at 15:05 as well. Definitely wasn’t 100% thought out

[@larilou_]

They do, I commented the same thing before I saw your comment. That’s not even just an inconvenience, the doors will probably have dents in no time or you will have to be extremely cautious. Well, that’s what you get if you’re only spending 85 millions.

[@LiveInnerCity]

The architecture is breathtaking.

[@michaelsmith-zi7su]

I love the house, but what struck me as someone mentioned, the owner with the means to buy this house would want security. Yes there would be staff, and you could hire a guard but isn't security layered, it would be hard to protect the owners family guests in this house. Just my thoughts,

[@joeydiprimo3610]

Will sell in the low 40s if they are lucky

[@aroundmybigworld]

this money can buy 10 other rich homes😀😀😀

[@quentinpistol]

Grew up in the neighborhood. Went to school on 68 btw Columbus and CPW. This building is a shell of what it once was. The only thing that remains is an anesthetized facade.

[@thaisnathalie15]

Beautiful home!

[@gimmejr]

Yearly property tax alone is soul crushing.

[@mulemule]

_Pssssst!_ The kind of people who own places like this crush souls for breakfast. 🤫

[@classicalaid1]

@@mulemule Exactly. Thats how they got where they are....crushing souls and then devouring them.

[@CleHasToSayIt]

How does New York property tax work We don’t have that in 🇬🇧 we have council tax but it is like a few hundred a month if you are well off

[@mulemule]

@@classicalaid1 Yum!

[@mulemule]

@@CleHasToSayIt "Property tax in New York is a local tax that's based on the value of your home, which is assessed by the state. The average rate is 1.4 percent of the assessed value of your home, according to 2021 data from the Tax Foundation."

[@anthonybariek997]

Never in a million years will it sell for that price. It’s an incredible house but they’d struggle to get that price in the much more desirable Upper East Side. This, i believe is the highest priced town house ever in New York.

[@sebastianalvarez1377]

The house is beautiful and I love the minimalist interiors. Also would love to have an indoor pool and sauna in NY. But lets be honest the price is too much, I think its worth at least 40 million but just because of the location the owners ask for the double. Still would love to live there one day. Amazing tour guys

[@LittleDogsOnThePrarie]

Lovely presentation, thank you. Loved the guest rooms and outdoor spaces

[@KevinBarry-n6i]

As soon as I saw the eight story drop from the staircase, I said nope.😱

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Swimming pool with sun chairs? It looks hella dark in there.