An apartment just one floor below Donald Trump’s opulent triplex in New York City’s Trump Tower has hit the market for the first time in 30 years, asking $8.99 million.
The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home in the landmark skyscraper at 721 Fifth Avenue promises luxury living with a number of perks.
This 3,500 square foot apartment, for sale through a real estate agent Michelle Griffith at Douglas Elliman, offers breathtaking views from every corner of the building, on three sides.
Whether you look out over the leafy Central Park to the north or the glittering skyscrapers of Midtown to the south, the apartment offers quintessential New York living with a touch of VIP glamour.
And of course, there’s always the chance of running into the former president, who is now spending more time in the city, as his youngest child, Baron, has begun studying at New York University.
An apartment just one floor below Donald Trump’s triplex in Trump Tower at 721 Fifth Avenue in New York City has hit the market for the first time in 30 years
The apartment, which offers stunning views on three sides of the building, costs $8.99 million
The south side of the building offers stunning views of Midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building
The spacious home features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame iconic cityscapes as if they were personal works of art. The large windows allow plenty of natural light to flood into the home, which features a huge living-dining area ideal for entertaining.
The spacious living/dining room invites you to stylish evenings, with room for 12 guests to dine at a long hardwood table.
From the master bedroom, there is a clear view of the Empire State Building, just over 20 blocks away. The ensuite bathroom is clad in stone, providing a solid finish. Nearby is a large walk-in closet.
The bathroom also has a freestanding bath, a separate large shower and double sinks.
There is a second bedroom with en suite bathroom and the third could easily be converted into a dream office.
The spacious home has floor-to-ceiling windows that allow plenty of natural light to flow in.
There is a large living-dining room, ideal for receiving guests
The recent renovation from top to bottom was led by designer Bart Verhelle
Wide hardwood floors run throughout the 3,500 square foot apartment
This long dining table can comfortably seat twelve people for dinner
Floor to ceiling windows allow natural light to flood the rooms with stunning views all around
One of the three bedrooms is pictured here with a postcard view of Central Park
Another bedroom offers views of Midtown in two directions
Built-in units have already been created that provide space for a home office
Here you can see one of the three sleek, stone-clad bathrooms
With wide hardwood floors, sleek fireplaces and designer lighting throughout the apartment, the minimalist style provides a serene contrast to the exaggerated grandeur of Trump’s home one floor above.
Visitors to Trump’s apartment are met with a dazzling display of floor-to-ceiling marble, ceilings painted with scenes from classical Greek myths and 24-karat gold accents throughout.
But don’t be fooled by the peaceful appearance of this apartment.
The venue still offers top-notch luxury, from a 24-hour concierge service to a children’s playroom, a gym, a yoga studio and even a private cinema.
The top-to-bottom renovation was led by designer Bart Verhelle and offers a study in refined minimalism.
In addition to the apartment, the building with its own entrance on 56th Street offers many other amenities.
The view of Central Park is unparalleled, with no other skyscrapers blocking the view
Looking south along Fifth Avenue, the concrete jungle of New York City is clearly visible
The apartment stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s lavishly decorated triplex on the floor above
Security in the building is likely to be tight, as Trump is under the watchful eye of the Secret Service
They feature a 24-hour doorman, concierge services and a fitness centre with a gym and yoga studio.
There is also a playroom for children, a cinema, a library and several meeting rooms.
For those who tire of what’s on offer indoors, the chic shops and exclusive restaurants of Fifth Avenue are just steps away.
Although Trump spends much of his time at his Mar-a-Largo home in Florida, he was the one who designed Trump Tower, which was completed in 1983.
He used it as a platform to launch his presidential campaign in 2015.
Celebrities such as actor Bruce Willis and Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo have also lived here.