House of Outrageous Fortune

House of Outrageous Fortune: Fifteen Central Park West, the World's Most Powerful Address
Hardcover edition
AuthorMichael Gross
LanguageEnglish
Subject15 Central Park West
GenreNon-fiction
Set inNew York City
PublisherAtria Books
Publication date
March 11, 2014
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint, e-book
Pages416
ISBN978-1451666199 (hardcover edition)
OCLC842316540
WebsiteOfficial website

House of Outrageous Fortune: Fifteen Central Park West, the World's Most Powerful Address is a non-fiction book by American writer Michael Gross.[1] The book was initially published on March 11, 2014 by Atria Books.[2]

Background

The book is dedicated to 15 Central Park West, a luxury condominium apartment building located at the corner of West 61st Street and Central Park West in New York City. Construction started in 2005 and was completed in 2008, costing a total of $950 million (equivalent to $1.34 billion in 2023). The two-tower building, known as "Limestone Jesus",[3] was designed in a New Classical style by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and developed by Arthur and William Zeckendorfs.[4][5] The boldface residents include Denzel Washington, Sting, Bob Costas, Norman Lear, Wall Street moguls, top executives, and Russian and Chinese oligarchs.[6]

Gross offers a detailed research on the billion-dollar development and on the mindset and lifestyle of its residents, the today's rich and famous. The book also explores the history of real estate development on Manhattan's Upper West Side and Columbus Circle area, and the Zeckendorf family. In an interview to The Real Deal, Gross stated that "15 CPW is very different than what Tom Wolfe called “the good buildings.” It redefines “good building.” It is a condo, not pre-war, on the West Side. And, of course, the other difference is how much [the units] sell for."[7]

Reception

Roberta Bernstein of USA TODAY stated "With a tsunami of colorful details, Gross traces the evolution of Manhattan's Upper West Side, the histories of the real estate families that saw (or gambled on) its development, the foreign shipping magnates whose heirs helped it to happen, and the circumstances and people who made über-luxury condos desirable."[8] A reviewer of Publishers Weekly added "The book is at its best when describing how architect Robert Arthur Morton Stern exercised every creative instinct to maximize profit and stay within New York’s complex zoning requirements, but most of the text is a complex rundown of the buyers: who they are, where their money comes from, and why they bought."[9] A reviewer of Kirkus Reviews commented "An incisive but somewhat tedious report of New York’s "new money."[10]

References

  1. ^ Zeveloff, Julie (March 25, 2014). "15 Outrageous Facts About 15 Central Park West, The World's Most Powerful Address". Business Insider. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  2. ^ House of Outrageous Fortune. Simon & Schuster. 10 March 2015. ISBN 9781451666205. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Boom with a view". The Economist. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  4. ^ "15 Central Park West: Classicists' Lucky Day". Curbed. October 11, 2005. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  5. ^ Pomorski, Chris (31 December 2014). "'House of Outrageous Fortune' Author Buys Home of More Modest Fortune at UN Plaza". The New York Observer. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  6. ^ Dailey, Jessica (4 October 2013). "New Book House of Outrageous Fortune Reveals 15CPW". Curbed. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  7. ^ Voien, Guelda (March 1, 2014). "Q&A: Author Michael Gross dishes on 15 CPW". The Real Deal. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  8. ^ Bernstein, Roberta (March 16, 2014). "A riveting look at the blood sport of Manhattan real estate". USA TODAY. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  9. ^ "House of Outrageous Fortune: Fifteen Central Park West, the World's Most Powerful Address". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  10. ^ "HOUSE OF OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE by Michael Gross | Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 8 May 2019.

Read other articles:

Cercosaura anomala

?Cercosaura anomala Охоронний статус Даних недостатньо (МСОП 3.1)[1] Біологічна класифікація Домен: Еукаріоти (Eukaryota) Царство: Тварини (Animalia) Тип: Хордові (Chordata) Клас: Плазуни (Reptilia) Ряд: Лускаті (Squamata) Родина: Гімнофтальмові (Gymnophthalmidae) Рід: Cercosaura Вид: C. anomala Біноміальна назва Cercosaura ...

 

Ödenmoos

Ödenmoos Das Ödenmoos ein Niedermoor und hydrologisches Naturdenkmal in der Gemeinde Toblach in Südtirol (Norditalien). Beschreibung Das Ödenmoos befindet sich am Fuße des Waldhanges unter dem Haunold auf einer Wiese und ist ein kleiner Überrest eines Niedermoors. Das Naturdenkmal ist seit dem 11. Dezember 2007 geschützt, weil es eines der letzten vorhandenen Fruchtlebensräume in den Niederungen innerhalb der Gemeinde Toblach ist.[1] Weblinks Commons: Ödenmoos – Sammlu...

 

مدى خارجي (مسلسل)

هذه المقالة يتيمة إذ تصل إليها مقالات أخرى قليلة جدًا. فضلًا، ساعد بإضافة وصلة إليها في مقالات متعلقة بها. (مارس 2022) مدى خارجي النوع دراماغموضغرب أمريكيإثارة صناعة براين واتكينز بطولة جوش برولين ليلي تايلور تمارا بوديمسكي توم بيلفري إيموجين بوتس لويس بولمان نواه ريد شون ساي

Paulo Barros (carnavalesco)

Paulo Barros Paulo Barros (carnavalesco) Informações pessoais Nome completo Paulo Roberto Barros Braga Data de nasc. 14 de maio de 1962 (61 anos) [1] Local de nasc. Nilópolis,  Rio de Janeiro,  Brasil Informações profissionais Escola atual Unidos de Vila Isabel Escolas de samba Anos Escolas 1994-19951999-2001200220032004-200620062007-200820092009-20102010-201420152016-2017201820192020202020222023 Vizinha FaladeiraArrancoVizinha FaladeiraParaíso do TuiutiUnidos da Tij...

 

2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament

13th edition of the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic TournamentCONMEBOL Preolímpico Colombia 2020Tournament detailsHost countryColombiaDates18 January – 9 February 2020Teams10 (from 1 confederation)Venue(s)3 (in 3 host cities)Final positionsChampions Argentina (5th title)Runners-up BrazilThird place UruguayFourth place ColombiaTournament statisticsMatches played26Goals scored75 (2.88 per match)Top scorer(s) Matheus Cunha(5 go...

 

Ella Thomas

American actress Ella A. ThomasBorn1981 (age 41–42)Asmara, Eritrea ProvinceOccupation(s)Actress, model, producerYears active2006–presentSpouseRyan KrauseChildren1Websiteofficialellathomas.com Ella A. Thomas (born 1981) is an Eritrean American actress, model and producer. Biography Thomas was born to an Eritrean mother from Asmara and an American Air Force officer, who was stationed in Eritrea.[1] When she was still a child, Thomas' family relocated to Germany, where ...

Bill Stax

Dalam artikel ini, nama keluarganya adalah Shin. Bill Stax신동열Informasi latar belakangNama lahirShin Dong-yeolNama lainVascoLahir18 Desember 1980 (umur 42)Seoul, Korea SelatanGenreHip hopPekerjaanRapperInstrumenVokalTahun aktif2000–sekarangLabelATM SeoulArtis terkaitPJ PeepzSpit FireMolotov Nama KoreaHangul신동열 Alih AksaraSin Dong-yeolMcCune–ReischauerSin Tongyŏl Shin Dong-yeol (Hangul: 신동열; lahir 18 Desember 1980),[1] lebih dikenal dengan nama pangg...

 

Salix daltoniana

Salix daltoniana Біологічна класифікація Царство: Рослини (Plantae) Клада: Судинні рослини (Tracheophyta) Клада: Покритонасінні (Angiosperms) Клада: Евдикоти (Eudicots) Клада: Розиди (Rosids) Порядок: Мальпігієцвіті (Malpighiales) Родина: Вербові (Salicaceae) Рід: Верба (Salix) Вид: S. daltoniana Біноміальна назва Salix daltonianaA...

 

محطة سكك حديد فوصوليا

هذه المقالة يتيمة إذ تصل إليها مقالات أخرى قليلة جدًا. فضلًا، ساعد بإضافة وصلة إليها في مقالات متعلقة بها. (أكتوبر 2015) محطة سكك حديد فوصوليامعلومات عامةجزء من Saint Petersburg Varshavskiy (en) البداية 1851 الاسم الأصل Варша́вский Вокза́л (بالروسية) البلد روسيا تقع في التقسيم الإداري سانت بطر

ザ・やなせふなおか

この記事の主題はウィキペディアにおける独立記事作成の目安を満たしていないおそれがあります。目安に適合することを証明するために、記事の主題についての信頼できる二次資料を求めています。なお、適合することが証明できない場合には、記事は統合されるか、リダイレクトに置き換えられるか、さもなくば削除される可能性があります。出典検索?: ザ・や...

 

Korean fried chicken

Chikin redirects here. For the animal, see Chicken. For the Chick-fil-A slogan, see Eat Mor Chikin. Variety of fried chicken dishes from South Korea Korean fried chickenGanjang-chicken (coated with soy sauce), huraideu-chicken (regular fried chicken), and yangnyeom chicken (coated with spicy sauce) with a glass of beer.Korean nameHangul치킨Revised RomanizationchikinMcCune–Reischauerch'ik'inIPA[tɕʰi.kʰin] Korean fried chicken, usually called chikin (치킨, from the English chic...

 

Mark Kersey

American politician Mark KerseyMember of theSan Diego City Councilfor the 5th districtIn officeDecember 2012 – December 10, 2020Preceded byCarl DeMaioSucceeded byMarni von Wilpert Personal detailsBornc. 1976 (age 46–47)Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Political partyRepublican (until 2019)Independent (2019–present)EducationNorthwestern University (BA)WebsiteCity Council District 5 website Mark Kersey (born c. 1976) is an American politician who was a member of the San D...

Susri Dam

Dam in ShahadaSusri damLocation of Susri dam in MaharashtraOfficial nameSusri damLocationShahadaCoordinates21°35′48″N 74°29′48″E / 21.596660°N 74.496660°E / 21.596660; 74.496660Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, IndiaDam and spillwaysImpoundsGomai river Susri Dam, also known as Mahavir Bandhara (Mahavir Levee), is located around 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Shahada, Nandurbar district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Susri Dam is a Diversion dam. ...

 

Diana Kacso

Esta biografia de uma pessoa viva cita fontes, mas que não cobrem todo o conteúdo. Ajude a inserir fontes confiáveis e independentes. Material controverso que esteja sem fontes deve ser imediatamente removido, especialmente se for de natureza difamatória.—Encontre fontes: ABW  • CAPES  • Google (N • L • A) (Julho de 2017) Diana Kacso Nascimento 26 de abril de 1953Rio de Janeiro Alma mater Juilliard School Ocupação pianistap...

 

Estremenho dialect

Dialect of European Portuguese This article is about the Portuguese dialect. It is not to be confused with Extremaduran, a language of western Spain. Dialects of Portugal. From left to right, the old provinces of Beira Litoral and Estremadura, now extinct. Estremenho is a dialect of European Portuguese spoken in the former provinces of Estremadura and Beira Litoral and is part of the central-southern dialects.[1] The variety of Lisbon, which is used to form the basis for the pattern o...

Depok United F.C.

Depok United FCNama lengkapDepok United Football ClubJulukanSinga MargondaLaskar CiliwungBerdiri2011; 12 tahun lalu (2011)StadionStadion Mahakam(Kapasitas: 2000)Pemilik Askot PSSI DepokCEO Pradi SupriatnaManajer SamsunanPelatih SupandiLigaLiga 2 Kostum kandang Kostum tandang Depok United FC adalah sebuah klub sepakbola Indonesia yang berasal dari Kota Depok. Klub sepak bola kebanggaan masyarakat Kota Depok itu diisi oleh pemain profesional dan lebih mengutamakan pemain lokal.[1]&...

 

Bobby Morrow

American sprinter (1935–2020) For other people with similar names, see Robert Morrow (disambiguation). Bobby MorrowMorrow with wife Jo Ann in 1956Personal informationBorn(1935-10-15)October 15, 1935Harlingen, Texas, U.S.[1]DiedMay 30, 2020(2020-05-30) (aged 84)San Benito, Texas, U.SResting placeRestlawn Memorial ParkLa Feria, TexasHeight186 cm (6 ft 1 in)[2]Weight75 kg (165 lb)SportSportAthleticsEvent100–400 mClubACU Wildcats, Abilene[...

 

The Aeroplanes at Brescia

Short story by Franz KafkaThe Aeroplanes at BresciaShort story by Franz KafkaPart of its publication in Bohemia, 29 September 1909Original titleDie Aeroplane in BresciaLanguageGermanPublicationPublished inBohemiaPublication date29 September 1909 The Aeroplanes at Brescia (German: Die Aeroplane in Brescia) is a short story by Franz Kafka published, in slightly shortened form, in the newspaper Bohemia on 29 September 1909. It describes an airshow near the Italian city of Brescia, ...

GameMaker

Game creation system This article is about the software by YoYo Games for Microsoft Windows and macOS. For the software by Recreational Software Designs for MS-DOS, see Game-Maker. For other uses, see Gamemaker. GameMakerOriginal author(s)Mark OvermarsDeveloper(s)YoYo GamesInitial release15 November 1999; 24 years ago (1999-11-15)Stable releasev2023.8.2 / 10 October 2023; 58 days ago (2023-10-10) Written inC++ (runtime)C# (IDE)Operating systemMicrosoft Wind...

 

Don Bradman

Australian cricketer (1908–2001) Bradman redirects here. For other uses, see Bradman (disambiguation) and Don Bradman (disambiguation). SirDon BradmanACBradman in 1930Personal informationFull nameDonald George BradmanBorn(1908-08-27)27 August 1908Cootamundra, New South Wales, AustraliaDied25 February 2001(2001-02-25) (aged 92)Kensington Park, South AustraliaNicknameThe DonThe Boy from BowralBraddlesthe White HeadleyHeight1.70[1][2] m (5 ft 7 in)Batti...

 

Strategi Solo vs Squad di Free Fire: Cara Menang Mudah!