Frank Lloyd Wright’s palatial former Plaza suite asks $18.9M

Once known as the Frank Lloyd Wright Suite–the architect lived in the corner apartment at the Plaza Hotel while he was working on the Guggenheim Museum from 1954 to 1959–this impressive condominium residence at 1 Central Park South occupies the rare level of Manhattan homes that just may justify its towering price tag. Asking $18,900,000, the 4,000-square-foot home adds up to a living space as dazzling as the park and city views it offers. Featured in Architectural Digest in 2014 as a media power pair’s pied-a-terre, this extraordinary apartment offers the five-star hotel amenities of the iconic Plaza along with those views.

6sqft featured the Midtown residence in 2016 after a precipitous price cut found it listed for $26 million; the owners had purchased the pad for $13 million in 2009 and subsequently invested in a thorough renovation led by architect Louis Lisboa of VL Architects and interior designer Susanna Maggard.

The home’s cinematic vistas of Central Park, Grand Army Plaza, and Fifth Avenue from every window mean plenty of light within.

Entering through a gallery-esque foyer, elegance and elevated design define every angle. The vast open living and dining areas are framed by 13-foot ceilings, Venetian plaster walls, and floors of polished wood and stone, with too many exquisite details to count. For serious entertaining, there’s an abundance of closet space, an integrated audio system, and a wet bar.

A hard-working galley kitchen lacks nothing a chef would need, from top-of-the-line appliances and bespoke cabinetry to elegant stone worktops and crisp tile flooring. A luxurious dining room has enough space for a piano performance to accompany dinner.

A suitably grand primary suite makes sweeping Central Park views a daily affirmation. A custom dressing room with fitted closets and a spa-level bath add to the private luxury.

In addition to a private entrance, Plaza residents can enjoy rare hotel-style perks such as concierge, nanny and butler service, 24-hour in-room dining, twice-daily housekeeping, and exclusive access to The Palm Court’s landscaped gardens, the Grand Ballroom and the Terrace Room. More earthly amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a rooftop deck, and valet parking.

This truly iconic residence at an equally iconic address would certainly be a peerless pied-a-terre; in case 4,000 square feet won’t provide enough space, an additional storage unit is included.

[Listing details: 1 Central Park South, #409 at CityRealty]

[At Compass by Charlie Attias, Conor Ramage, and Brooke Winsness]

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