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Christian Candy, the real estate mogul has put the penthouse at the Plaza Hotel back on the market for an asking price of $59 million. The Monaco based Christian and his brother Nick is well known real estate developers who specialize in high-design luxury residences.  They were in the news for redesigning the ultra luxurious and exclusive One Hyde Park in London. The triplex penthouse on the Plaza was bought by them last year for only $25.9 million. They have renovated the entire property and brought in some significant upgrades. It is a one of a kind property that is difficult to replicate anywhere else and with the massive upgrades is comparable to any luxurious residence in the city or elsewhere. The Penthouse is Spread on the Top 3 Floors of the Building The penthouse boasts of 6,319 square feet of interior living space and 229 square feet of exterior living space. The penthouse is spread over the 19th, 20th and the 21st floors of the building. There is an elevator ...

The most expensive rental home in New York is vacant and available to new tenants, provided you can afford the six-figure price. The lavish and spacious three-bedroom home is a fine blend of old world charm and modern amenities. Address: Astor Suite, The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Avenue, 508/509 – Central Park South Price: Tenants will have to pay $165,000 per month, a sum that makes this the most expensive rental home in New York. Owner: The Astor Suite is currently owned by Jurgen Friedrich, the founder of Esprit. Friedrich bought the prime New York apartment in 2007 for $25 million. Following major redesigning and renovations, he decided to put it on sale for $55 million. However, the lack of buyers convinced him to put the property on rent. Highlights: One of the biggest USPs of this New York home is that it is a smart home. The house is equipped with a new HVAC system with humidifiers for the in-house artworks. There is also a Savant system that allows reside...