One57
Pritzker Prize architect Christian de Portzamparc. Thomas Juul-Hansen interiors. The building that defined Billionaires' Row.
| Building Type | glass tower |
| Era | Contemporary (2000–2015) |
| Governance | Condominium |
| Board Approval | Not Required |
| Year | 2014 |
| Architect | Christian de Portzamparc (Pritzker Prize) |
| Interior Designer | Thomas Juul-Hansen (Danish) |
| Landmark | No |
| Units | 92 |
| Price Range | $3.8M - $100.4M |
| Design Register | Starchitect Contemporary |
| Flooring | Rift-sawn white oak OR rosewood in French herringbone pattern (unit-dependent) |
| Kitchen | Smallbone of Devizes (custom crafted wood cabinetry) |
| Countertop | Granite countertops (standard); black stone countertops (select upper units) |
| Backsplash | Mosaic backsplash |
| Appliances | Miele + Sub-Zero |
| Appliance Suite | Professional grade Miele integrated suite, Sub-Zero wine cooler, in-unit Miele washer/dryer |
| Bath Fixtures | Custom hardware and light fixtures designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen; Savina vanity; Zuma soaking tub |
| Bath Stone | Italian marble and onyx finishes; radiant heated floors; powder room: onyx and black glass |
| Ceilings | 10–14 ft |
| Windows | Floor-to-ceiling; undulating glass curtain wall facade; Central Park frontage on upper floors |
| Smart Home | Yes |
| Collections | Standard, Park Hyatt hotel floors (lower), penthouse (sold for $100.4M — former US record sale) |
| Lobby | Separate Park Hyatt attended lobby with full five-star hotel services; triple-height indoor pool; Spa Nalai |
One57 defined Billionaires' Row as a real estate concept when it broke ground in 2009. Christian de Portzamparc — winner of the Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honor — designed the undulating glass facade that creates a shimmering effect as light moves across the building throughout the day. The building set the standard that every subsequent Billionaires' Row tower competed against.
Thomas Juul-Hansen's interiors are Danish in temperament: disciplined, warm, material-precise. Rift-sawn white oak floors or rosewood in French herringbone pattern (unit-dependent) establish a distinctly European tone. Smallbone of Devizes kitchen cabinetry — the same British bespoke maker used at Central Park Tower — is complemented by Miele appliances and custom Thomas Juul-Hansen hardware throughout. The master bathrooms feature Italian marble and onyx, custom-designed fixtures, a Savina vanity, and Zuma soaking tub. Every element was specified to a standard that anticipated the building becoming a global benchmark.
The Park Hyatt hotel occupies the lower floors of the building, and residents have direct access to its Spa Nalai (one of NYC's most celebrated hotel spas), triple-height indoor pool, and five-star concierge and service infrastructure. The building's $100.4 million penthouse sale in 2014 — then the most expensive residential sale in US history — established One57 as the address that defined the market.
Smart home technology and custom motorized shades were part of the original specification — a relatively early adoption for 2014 that has aged well and is fully upgradeable.
- Smallbone of Devizes kitchen is same tier as Central Park Tower — established British bespoke benchmark
- Two flooring options (rift-sawn white oak vs. rosewood herringbone) create very different design registers per unit
- Italian marble and onyx primary bath is 2014-era specification — primary renovation opportunity
- Smart home infrastructure is pre-installed — full scene programming upgrade is turnkey
- Park Hyatt service access means clients have hotel-standard expectations for their private residence
- Building's cultural significance means clients who bought here are design-literate and brand-aware