A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

“Race to the Top (Price) at a Tony Address”
The Wall Street Journal

A profile on 15 Central Park West’s continuously soaring and record-breaking resale and closing prices featured Emily Beare on the pricing of her $95M exclusive, which stretches across 6,000-square feet and offers panoramic views of Central Park and the Hudson River.

“93 Worth Launches, with Revised Price-Tags”
The Real Deal

The launch of sales at CORE’s new development 93 Worth was featured in various outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Curbed, and Tribeca Citizen. Visit 93 Worth’s website for more information on this building’s residences and amenities.

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In Manhattan’s high-end real estate market, a home’s address is a defining feature. More than a number on a mailbox, an address represents a neighborhood, history and a chance to live in a prestigious NYC residence. A beautiful, notable building is bolstered by surrounding icons. When it comes to luxury living in the city, close proximity to Central Park is as good as it gets.  Below are three listings, each with their own cache, allure and Central Park views.

Where: 15 Central Park West, 35S
Asking: $95,000,000
Listed by: Emily Beare

When it comes to a jaw-dropping address, 15 Central Park West is sure to get attention. The pinnacle of elegance, this Robert A.M. Stern designed building occupies an entire city block and pays tribute to the design of Fifth Avenue apartments from the 1920s.  The only post-construction combination unit in the building, this 35^th floor residence gives stunning east, west and south views of Central Park, downtown Manhattan and the Hudson River.

Where: 160 Central Park South, 1015-1018
Asking: $3,850,000
Size: 1,555-SF
Listed by: Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon

The Essex House is not only one of the world’s most celebrated hotels but also one of the most desirable Manhattan residences. This Art Deco style building debuted in 1931 and quickly became an icon easily distinguished by its glowing rooftop sign.  Offering unparalleled views of Central Park South, this building boasts the finest amenities to ensure a high-class living experience.

Where: 768 Fifth Avenue, 1405
Asking: $6,200,000
Size: 1,199-SF
Listed by: Reba Miller

Embodying the classic sophistication and elegance of Manhattan, the Private Residences at the Plaza is 5-star living in every capacity. The Plaza Hotel has hosted a roster of notable names over its storied past and the converted apartments garner the same level of prestige.  This home combines the quintessential style touches of the Private Residences at the Plaza with the unique opportunity to own a piece of New York City history.

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

“Tour a Stunning Duplex Penthouse”
LXTV’s Open House

Mickey Conlon gave LXTV’s Open House a tour of he and Tom Postilio’s striking listing at 211 East 51^st Street. Topping the recently converted building, this penthouse offers unmatchable Manhattan skyline views from private, wrap around terraces. The expansive 7-room interior brings together elegance and innovation with premium finishes and fine detailing. This home is embodies luxury, New York living.

“Steel Executive Buys Rothschild Mansion”
Bloomberg

The purchase of the Upper East Side’s Rothschild Mansion was purchased last week by Leroy Schecter for $25 million. CORE’s Emily Beare was featured by Bloomberg for bringing in the buyer. The piece was also picked up by The Real Deal.  Emily Beare is currently marketing Schecter’s property at 15 Central Park West which is already setting Manhattan real estate records.

“The Perfect New York Closet”
Gotham

New Yorkers are all too familiar with the lack of closet space in Manhattan apartments. CORE’s Michael Graves commented on the history of the “generally overlooked” amenity. Luckily the trend seems to be leading architects and interior designers to craft residences with an emphasis on smart storage options.

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

“Signs Are Up At 93 Worth”
Curbed
Lat fall it was revealed that the 13-story office building at 93 Worth Street in Tribeca would be converted to luxury condominiums, with CORE’s Doron Zwickel leading the sales and marketing efforts. Now Curbed has spotted some new signage at the site. We’ll have more on 93 Worth in the weeks ahead.

“Manhattan’s 15 Central Park West Fuels Ultra-Luxury Condo Surge”
Bloomberg
The listing of steel magnate Leroy Schecter’s two combined apartments at 15 Central Park West, which recently made headlines when CORE’s Emily Beare put it on the market, has attracted new attention to the famed building, Bloomberg reports: “Schecter’s apartment offers unobstructed views of Central Park to the east and the Hudson River to the west. The property is a combination of two units, one of which was rented by New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, that were purchased in 2008 for a total of $26 million, according to Emily Beare of CORE, the broker representing him. Schecter is renovating the space. ‘It’s almost like a work of art,’ Beare said. ‘It is an investment. You’re investing in one of the best properties in the world.”

“Walker Tower wows ‘em”
Real Estate Weekly
In a look at CORE’s ultra-luxury Walker Tower development in Chelsea, Real Estate Weekly gets an update on the building from co-developer Michael Stern of JDS Development: “‘The buyers are primarily New Yorkers, moving from uptown, Tribeca or SoHo,’ said Stern, adding that only one buyer so far is foreign. Though units at the building are unusually large, some buyers have opted to combine apartments.”

News of CORE Managing Director Emily Beare’s new listing at famed 15 Central Park West caused a major stir last week, and not just because of the headline-grabbing $95 million price tag affixed to the property. In a building filled with boldface names, the apartment itself–a combination of two large units on the 35th floor of the taller “Tower” building into one vast full-floor spread–has an interesting story of its own. (Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez even once lived in one of the apartments.) Many have wondered what the in-process renovation will lead to, and now we can finally share the answer. The listing is now online, and pictured above is the floor plan that will result once work is completed.

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A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

“The Rewards of Patience”
New York Times
CORE CEO Shaun Osher and CORE’s Walker Tower development (above) are featured prominently in this New York Times column on high-end real estate projects that waited out the worst of the economic downturn and now stand to perform well in the current thriving luxury property market. The Times‘ Alexei Barrionuevo writes, “[D]omestic buyers are also circling, and are especially eager to buy downtown, developers say. And as downtown projects go, nothing seems as primed to capitalize as quickly on the favorable market conditions (for the industry) than Walker Tower, the Chelsea building originally designed by the architect Ralph Walker that is now being converted into 50 condominiums.”

“Turning Double Play Into Big Single”
Wall Street Journal
Steel magnate Leroy Schecter is combining his two 35th-floor apartments at 15 Central Park West — one of the most successful and famous residential buildings in New York City — and has listed the massive spread for $95 million with CORE Managing Director Emily Beare. It is one of Manhattan’s most expensive listings.

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Today the Wall Street Journal broke the news that steel magnate Leroy Schecter is combining his two 35th-floor apartments at 15 Central Park West — one of the most successful and famous residential buildings in New York City — and listing the massive spread for $95 million with CORE Managing Director Emily Beare. A sale could set a city record, topping another recent transaction at 15 CPW: former Citigroup head Sandy Weill’s $88 million sale of his 20th-floor penthouse in the building’s shorter, “House” building. Schecter’s “Tower” apartments are currently being renovated, and the Journal got a peek inside. The paper writes: “Now, rows of new aluminum studs demarcate a living room, study and dining room that will face Central Park. The master bedroom is designed so that the bed will also look out at the park. The large master bathroom will have an 8-by-8 window facing south.”

We’ll have more on this special home in the days ahead, but for now we thought we’d once again share CORE CEO Shaun Osher’s CORE Talks interview with architect Robert A.M. Stern, who designed the famed 15 Central Park West complex as well as CORE’s One Museum Mile project on the other side of the park, along Fifth Avenue. Stern discusses both buildings in the video above.