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The full-floor 4,179 SF Penthouse at the former historic Wales Hotel came to market is spectacular, with five bedrooms, five full baths, and two striking powder rooms. You step into NYC history with serious Parisian flair as you enter the gorgeous lobby of this just-launched hotel-to-condo conversion. The lobby features coffered ceilings, a custom walnut […]
New York City’s real estate market slowed dramatically in 2022 after booming in the second half of 2021, but that didn’t mean buyers or renters caught much of a break last year. Prices and rents remained frozen near record highs despite a plunge in demand. Whether the U.S. slips into a recession is still a major question […]
Those who live in palaces and travel by yachts don’t shy away from colorful collections, textures and layers in interior design. When we think of royal palaces and otherwise opulent interiors, maximalism comes to mind. Pietro Scaglione is a champion of the design ethos. As the artistic director of the Paris-based design company Pinto he […]
Several converging factors – New York City’s continued economic and cultural growth, record-setting condominium sales, a renewed appreciation of the city’s historic buildings, and maturation of the residential conversion market – blessed past the decade with the most spectacular condo conversions in the city’s history. Some of the city’s most rarefied hotels (the Waldorf-Astoria, The Plaza), office […]
It’s not just job interviews and first dates that call for making a good first impression. High-end residential buildings must exert the same favorable impact from the very first moment well-heeled prospective buyers stride into their grand lobbies. In many New York City buildings, architects and designers stop at nothing to generate gasp-worthy first looks […]
Located one block from Central Park in the heart of Carnegie Hill at 1295 Madison Ave. and 92nd Street is The Wales, a historic Neo-Renaissance building that has defined the elegant landscape of the Upper East Side since 1899. Originally designed by architect Louis Korn, the building first opened its doors to the public in 1902 as the 92-room Hotel Chastaigneray. […]
Dive Into the World of PINTO: An Interview with the Renowned Design Agency’s Art Director Pietro Scaglione All around the globe, discerning luxury homeowners, hoteliers, and developers come to PINTO for bespoke, standout spaces. The Paris-based design agency founded by late legend Alberto Pinto has a rich history of decorating some of the most important homes, private […]
Atop a landmarked Beaux-Arts building dating to the turn of the 20th century in Manhattan’s Carnegie Hill, a pavilion rises above the roof, its clean lines and vast windows unabashedly announcing this as a brand new luxury penthouse. The Wales Hotel was built in 1899 and operated as a hotel until recently, when it was converted […]
Upper East Side Living in the prestigious Upper East Side continues to attract home buyers who understand the enduring value of living between Central Park and the East River. Read more: https://walesny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4_14_22-Homes_SSf.pdf
The sprawling full-floor Penthouse at The Wales, asking $23 million, spans 4,179 interior square feet with five bedrooms, five full baths and two striking powder rooms. A standout element of the prestigious residence, designed by acclaimed Parisian design firm Pinto, is an expansive 3,114 SF of outdoor space over two levels. Gracious outdoor entertaining spaces include a wraparound entertaining terrace and a separate roof terrace with Central Park views, an outdoor kitchen with a wet bar, a fireplace, and a butler’s pantry.
