{"id":346292,"date":"2026-03-10T12:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=346292"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:25:12","slug":"inside-an-alluring-aerie-above-manhattans-billionaires-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-an-alluring-aerie-above-manhattans-billionaires-row\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside an Alluring Aerie Above Manhattan\u2019s Billionaires\u2019 Row"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This extraordinary 5,326-square-foot aerie in Manhattan\u2019s Mandarin Oriental showcases the signature style of legendary interior designer Jacques Grange and, with its walls of glass, affords a cinematic outlook on Central Park, the Hudson River, and the sparkling city skyline.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Legendary in aesthetic and architectural circles, Frenchman Jacques Grange is one of the world\u2019s most influential interior designers. His sui generis style\u2014which alchemizes the historical and the contemporary\u2014has drawn the eye of luminaries the world over, from Pierre Berg\u00e9, co-founder of the Yves Saint-Laurent fashion house, to the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Alain Ducasse, and Paloma Picasso and is widely coveted for its uncommon ability to exude elegance while remaining unfussy, livable, and comfortable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New York, New York<\/a> | Elizabeth L. Sample<\/a>, Brenda Powers<\/a> | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This magnetic marriage of the simple and the sophisticated is on brilliant display in this soaring residence in Manhattan\u2019s Mandarin Oriental, an extraordinary 5,326-square-foot aerie with walls of glass offering a cinematic outlook on Central Park, the Hudson River, and the sparkling city skyline as it unfurls toward the Atlantic Ocean.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the gallery foyer, surfaces of sturdy, richly hued wood introduce the home\u2019s unique aesthetic, stamped with Grange\u2019s signature style. A glamorous custom cocktail bar serves as a soign\u00e9 segue to the vast great room, an entertainer\u2019s showplace with two sitting areas, a dedicated dining area, a majestic vista, and walls and lighting designed for the display of art. Beyond is a study or sitting area with a wall of built-in bookshelves. The captivating ambience persists even in the streamlined kitchen, secluded behind automatic doors off the dining area. Here, carved rosewood cabinetry and black mica finishes create a one-of-a-kind setting for an impressive collection of top-tier appliances, including two Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezers and wine chillers, a five-burner Gaggenau cooktop, three Miele ovens, a Dacor warming drawer, and dual Miele dishwashers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The open, airy owner\u2019s suite is an almost otherworldly sanctuary of clean lines, silk-paneled walls with gold-leaf accents, and expansive views. The two-part spa-inspired bath boasts amber-mica-tinted glass, dramatically veined marble, handsome onyx, radiant-heated floors, a steamshower, a bidet, a park-facing whirlpool tub, and dual vanities. The boutique-caliber walk-in closets and dressing rooms are clad in zebra wood and offer a wealth of custom appointments. Well separated and exceptionally private, the guest wing comprises three bedrooms, each with an en suite bath, a generous closet, and eye-catching Hudson River views. A top-of-the-line Crestron system controls audiovisual components, window shades, air conditioning, and heating throughout the home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the owners of this residence and the 58 others at the Mandarin Oriental, the five-star amenities include an an attended lobby with dedicated elevators and staff, exceptional security, a 75-foot indoor pool, a fitness center, a spa, in-home dining, and housekeeping, butler, valet, and concierge services. The building enjoys a prime position on Billionaires\u2019 Row, an area of Manhattan developed as an allure for the global elite exemplified by iconic residential towers at prestigious addresses affording exclusive amenities and consummate privacy\u2014the ideal environs for the timeless talent of Jacques Grange.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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