Denzel Washington's character in Spike Lee's film 'Highest 2 Lowest' lives in a $17.5 million penthouse in Brooklyn's Olympia Dumbo building, a luxurious 4,928 sq ft apartment with stunning city views, private terrace, and exclusive amenities, reflecting its high-profile resident's status.
Karl Lagerfeld's minimalist Paris apartment, located on the Left Bank and previously owned by the fashion designer until his death in 2019, is set to be auctioned with a starting price of €5.3 million. The 2,800-square-foot space features a panoramic view of the Seine, polished concrete floors, towering glass bookshelves, a stainless steel kitchen, and a modern aesthetic. The auction presents a rare opportunity to acquire a part of fashion history and French cultural heritage, as much of the apartment's furniture and art has already been sold at auction.
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of financial crimes, continues to reside in a luxurious Vatican apartment despite changes in Vatican policy requiring resident clerics to pay market rates for accommodation. Becciu, who was asked to resign by Pope Francis in 2020, is reportedly paying only a nominal monthly rent for the palatial apartment. The property underwent extensive renovations shortly after Becciu became a cardinal and as the investigation into his financial crimes began. The Vatican has not confirmed if Becciu has been asked to pay market rates.
Alina Page, a 35-year-old mother-of-two, jumped to her death from the roof of her luxury apartment building in New York City after an argument with her orthopedic surgeon husband, Brian Page, about her drinking. Brian expressed devastation over her death, describing her as the love of his life. The incident occurred at The Brittany, a high-rise building on the Upper East Side. Police confirmed that her injuries were consistent with a fall, and investigations are ongoing. This tragedy follows a recent incident where another person jumped from a tall building in the city.
Alina Page, a 35-year-old mother of two, plunged to her death from the roof of a luxury apartment building on the Upper East Side of New York City after a heated argument with her husband about her drinking habits. Her husband claims he wasn't present during the incident. Page was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. The couple had been married for almost 16 years and lived in the ritzy building with their children. The building has safety measures in place to prevent accidental falls, and police have not officially labeled the incident as a suicide.
Alina Page, a 35-year-old mother-of-two from Russia, jumped to her death from the roof of her luxury apartment building in NYC after an argument with her husband, orthopedic surgeon Brian Page. The couple had moved to New York in 2021 with their children. Alina was found with critical injuries outside The Brittany, and despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. The incident is being investigated, but there are no signs of criminality. This tragedy follows a recent incident where another person jumped from a tall building in NYC.
The Upper East Side apartment of the late pioneering TV journalist Barbara Walters has hit the market for $19.75 million, four months after her death. The 11-room apartment, located in the white-glove cooperative 944 Fifth Avenue, boasts a formal dining room, library, and dressing room, and still features Walters' artwork, antique furniture, and collectibles. The building has been home to other big-name residents, including Frank McCourt. Walters was the first female network news anchor and launched the female-led daytime talk show The View.
Barbara Walters' longtime New York City home, where she lived until her death at age 93, is on the market for $19.75 million. The luxury apartment, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, overlooks Central Park and features two bedrooms that can be converted into four, a wood-burning fireplace, 10-foot-high ceilings, and nearly floor-to-ceiling windows. The home is being sold in the same condition as when Walters lived there, including the furniture, art, and other collectibles. Alexa Lambert of Compass is the listing agent.
Barbara Walters's 11-room apartment in a white-glove co-op on the Upper East Side of New York City has been listed for $20 million. The two-bedroom abode spans the entire sixth floor of the prewar building and features sweeping views of Central Park. The property includes a wood-paneled primary bedroom, a library, a dressing room, and a butler's pantry. The apartment still contains unique antiques, art, and mementos collected by the journalist. The listing is held by Compass's Alexa Lambert.
The stunning penthouse apartment featured in HBO's "Succession" is a real apartment located in Manhattan's tallest tower north of 72nd Street, listed for $29 million. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom, 5,508 square-feet "triplex" apartment has an additional 3,500 square feet of outdoor space across all three floors, with a panoramic view of Central Park and the city skyline. The apartment was designed with imported materials like oak floors from Austria, marble from Italy, and German-made appliances. The next owner of the "Succession" penthouse will also enjoy access to eight floors of amenities, including a fitness studio, playroom, residents' lounge, basketball court, soccer pitch, and game room.
A TikToker who filmed the poor conditions of his "luxury" apartment building in upstate New York, including broken elevators, flooding, and bats, claims he is being evicted for speaking out. The man, who goes by "Donny Skipper" online, says he pays $1,879 a month for a one-bedroom apartment and his landlord was looking to increase his rent to $2,004. He is now organizing his neighbors to pursue a class action lawsuit against the management company, Lincoln Property Company, which has been linked to rent pricing software accused of artificial rent inflation.