tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post6827171530759799544..comments2023-11-05T01:14:14.295-07:00Comments on The Real Estalker: UPDATE: Penthouse at The PierreYour Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600002907755148264noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-84577833794690769852013-05-10T07:52:18.248-07:002013-05-10T07:52:18.248-07:00I just want to make sure I understand the logic - ...I just want to make sure I understand the logic - they couldn't sell it a couple of years ago for 70 million dollars, so now they want to sell it for 125 million dollars. k, as long as we're making sense here. :)GhostTrackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13476785374148348597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-17252394245382420472013-04-24T05:49:24.973-07:002013-04-24T05:49:24.973-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.turesta,https://www.blogger.com/profile/09885303938439944770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-24565402528691313282013-04-07T21:08:02.826-07:002013-04-07T21:08:02.826-07:00Looking at the photos the NY Times posted, I also ...Looking at the photos the NY Times posted, I also see there is a photo from the James Bond film "From Russia with Love". It is the iconic photo of Sean Connery holding the famous Walther air pistol. I really hope what is on that little dark pedestal table is that pistol. It recently sold at auction for 121, 250 GBP. -ErnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-26756945333879204902013-04-06T01:42:38.777-07:002013-04-06T01:42:38.777-07:00Ernie Here: I did some more research and discover...Ernie Here: I did some more research and discovered the yellow guitar belonged to Prince and other to Eddie Van Halen. The motorcycle is a reproduction of the Captain America chopper from the film Easy Rider. The case in the office has a robe belonging to Rocky Marciano or a prop from the Rocky film. Thanks Mama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-8309258022483377042013-04-04T12:39:06.186-07:002013-04-04T12:39:06.186-07:00I also thought that is a Mary Cassatt, and wonder ...I also thought that is a Mary Cassatt, and wonder if that's not a Picasso in one of the pictures. Of the ghastly properties the gauche wealthy buy & sell, this one is refreshing.I think the place is gorgeous- super impressive and liveable at the same time. Mr. & Mrs. seem like nice people as well. Re. renovations, take another look at the lighting. Indirect, custom to furnishings, must be a zillion miles of wire interwoven. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-44290461070098480362013-04-04T12:31:25.664-07:002013-04-04T12:31:25.664-07:00Good time for the ultra rich South Koreans to get ...Good time for the ultra rich South Koreans to get their money out of their country....unless Roman Abramovich or Larry Ellison needs another trophy property.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-57592550230223529332013-04-04T11:14:17.314-07:002013-04-04T11:14:17.314-07:00I gleefully admit to being as naive as Spongebob a...I gleefully admit to being as naive as Spongebob and LGB knows more than I ever will in these matters. So please, this is no shady dish but: 'a hefty $25M reno'.<br />I would think before the previous owner put all kinds of fancy fancies in there, the systems were updated.<br />The big room, is the draw and looks untouchable (other than furnishings and paint). The dorm sized rooms on the other 2 floors are metal framing and drywall(kinda cheap stuff).<br />Yes, it sits atop a NY (near/almost/on the verge of) luxury hotel.<br />That said, I'm a fair DIY'r (in my mind) and could strap on a tool belt and do it for a 25th of that budget AND over a long weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-66657775710414679382013-04-04T09:43:03.341-07:002013-04-04T09:43:03.341-07:00Yeah, I would not leave a dollar in American banks...Yeah, I would not leave a dollar in American banks if I did not live here, this is one of the most thieving governments I have ever seen in my life. I have everything in trusts and LLCs and I still don't feel safe. <br /><br />Can you get a normal goddamn captcha thing that does not require me to goddamn refresh it 15 effing times so that I can find one legible enough to actually read and type in? Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-31147446007176510472013-04-04T08:05:24.638-07:002013-04-04T08:05:24.638-07:00Hi Marky Mark.
I was drawn to the artwork too. T...Hi Marky Mark. <br /><br />I was drawn to the artwork too. Thought I saw a Mary Cassatt over white fireplace. Extreme angle but just had a feeling.<br /><br />Googled her body of work when Mama posted update. The positioning of colors didn't seem to show up. Darn it.Sandpipernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-83132475127182572812013-04-04T06:47:58.688-07:002013-04-04T06:47:58.688-07:00"...the penthouse is beautiful but the price ..."<i>...the penthouse is beautiful but the price is stupid...</i>"<br /><br />I agree -- nevertheless, it is the <i>Pierre,</i> and despite its current ownership, and perhaps less than perfect condition, it has a history and an undeniable cachet that will appeal to some high rollers; not old money, mind you, but those looking to acquire that particular patina.<br /><br />With any luck, it will go for high 8-figures with a hefty $25M reno.lil' gay boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115496241247504856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-49359978815563747002013-04-04T04:55:52.689-07:002013-04-04T04:55:52.689-07:00Thought I would take a look below, at the Pierre i...Thought I would take a look below, at the Pierre itself. I found a pretty seedy situation. No decent restaurant; a website with pictures that don't appear; very ordinary looking rooms; a list of other hotels owned by the chain, called Taj Hotels or something. I wonder if Mr Zweig ever used any of the services of the hotel he sat on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-19014260443149797782013-04-04T03:31:04.949-07:002013-04-04T03:31:04.949-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Gextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664625916235336440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-18043394472219925552013-04-03T23:32:24.931-07:002013-04-03T23:32:24.931-07:00Elvis and Marilyn, together at last!
Actually I&...Elvis and Marilyn, together at last! <br /><br />Actually I'm more curious about the various artworks seen on various walls, particularly the MBR; looks like there might be at least one Renoir in there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-47735650086495385892013-04-03T19:06:20.173-07:002013-04-03T19:06:20.173-07:00Right, 5:50! Even if oligarchs promise co-op board...Right, 5:50! Even if oligarchs promise co-op board a lifetime of Beluga caviar, the deal breaker is wanting gun turrets on the roof.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-8659056321988397982013-04-03T19:05:39.151-07:002013-04-03T19:05:39.151-07:00Right, 5:50! Even if oligarchs promise co-op board...Right, 5:50! Even if oligarchs promise co-op board a lifetime of Beluga caviar, the deal breaker is wanting gun turrets on the roof. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-90269190144637414112013-04-03T17:50:45.328-07:002013-04-03T17:50:45.328-07:00fabulous but it will be hard for the oligarchs to ...fabulous but it will be hard for the oligarchs to get approved by the co op board. that eliminates a huge chunk of prospective buyers. without the co op board, i believe it could fetch full asking price.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-42232587750398564522013-04-03T16:21:43.871-07:002013-04-03T16:21:43.871-07:00Zowie Wowie.
Mamma Likey!Zowie Wowie.<br />Mamma Likey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-44175572241824139162013-04-03T15:22:12.250-07:002013-04-03T15:22:12.250-07:00Strike my prior comment..I was being lazy. It is a...Strike my prior comment..I was being lazy. It is a Co-op. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-87010294552714868722013-04-03T15:12:15.873-07:002013-04-03T15:12:15.873-07:00If there is no Co-Op approval needed (is there?), ...If there is no Co-Op approval needed (is there?), that would open up a huge potential buyer base for this trophy property. Lots of square footage for help, multiple wives, security... They just may get their price or close to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-67364226672956484102013-04-03T15:11:27.984-07:002013-04-03T15:11:27.984-07:00the penthouse is beautiful but the price is stupid...the penthouse is beautiful but the price is stupid<br /><br />@12:53: well i guess after cyprus fiasco russians will move money back to moscow and kiss the ring to get into good graces. i mean their tax rate is 15% and in cyprus it was 10%<br /><br />also seeing how western governments seize foreign assets just for kicks, i would never leave a penny in western banks. moscow, china and hongknong all the way these days<br /><br />bestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-22536487761078740612013-04-03T14:58:27.094-07:002013-04-03T14:58:27.094-07:00Oops! Comfy conversation AREA...Oops! Comfy conversation <b>AREA</b>... Sandpipernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-65442871130830076362013-04-03T14:55:55.475-07:002013-04-03T14:55:55.475-07:00It's ike something out of the movie Arthur.
...It's ike something out of the movie <i>Arthur</i>. <br /><br />A chopped motorcycle at base of grand staircase for traversing floor plan? Nothing like exhaust fumes to spoil one's appetite for corn dogs.<br /><br />But luckly, the comfy conversation inches from pool table there is a tasteful crystal bowl of ear plugs. No doubt Emily Post's remedy for socially-awkward sound abatement.<br /><br />Having another slap-happy day. The latest pics are eye candy.Sandpipernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-33794799139573949172013-04-03T13:55:19.454-07:002013-04-03T13:55:19.454-07:00ARAB MONEYARAB MONEYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-84448855592387091422013-04-03T13:40:58.356-07:002013-04-03T13:40:58.356-07:00no matter how you configure this apartment you wil...no matter how you configure this apartment you will not get park views from any of the bedrooms, and that is not ok for 125millionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179311615101890268.post-61516398497444747862013-04-03T12:56:39.328-07:002013-04-03T12:56:39.328-07:00Interesting apartment... If i purchased it, I woul...Interesting apartment... If i purchased it, I would move the master bedroom to the top floor, make the entire middle floor the living / dining / kitchen entertainment spaces, and have the lowest floor done out as private family quarters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com