One of New York City’s most famous addresses has a sizable trophy listing.
A 6,000-square-foot residence at The Plaza Private Residences is currently on the market for $45 million after four separate units were combined into one sprawling home high above Central Park.
The four-bedroom, 5.5-bath condo was gut renovated to create a layout more reminiscent of a grand private residence than a conventional Manhattan apartment, complete with two living rooms, a formal dining room that seats 14, an oversized eat-in kitchen and a separate studio wing with its own entrance and kitchen.
Donna Strugatz of SERHANT. holds the trophy listing.
The renovation leaned heavily into The Plaza’s old-world character rather than attempting to turn the interiors into another minimalist glass-and-stone condo.
Ceilings were raised to approximately 12 feet, while antique mirrors, columns, custom millwork and intricate gold-gilded detailing appear throughout the main entertaining rooms.
Some original elements from The Plaza’s hotel era were also incorporated into the residence, including large-scale mirrors and the building’s distinctive double-“P” door hardware.
Custom additions range from inlaid marble and wood flooring to extensive cabinetry, architectural detailing and smart-home systems.
The apartment opens through a broad gallery that divides the home’s principal entertaining spaces.
To one side is the formal living room and ornate dining room; to the other is a second living room oriented toward Central Park.
That second room is one of several places where the address really begins to matter.
Direct park views extend across the treetops and skyline beyond, giving the residence a front-row perspective on one of Manhattan’s most recognizable landscapes.
The kitchen is similarly oversized for an apartment.
Designed to handle both entertaining and everyday life, it comes with two ovens, two dishwashers, extensive cabinetry, a separate pantry and a large eat-in family area for casual meals and lounging.
That separation allows the formal dining room to remain exactly that — formal — while the kitchen functions as a more relaxed gathering space.
The floor plan also includes a family room and a surprisingly useful secondary wing.
That portion of the apartment has its own kitchen and private entrance in addition to internal access from the main residence, allowing it to function as guest accommodations, staff quarters or a more independent suite for visiting family.
The primary bedroom occupies a coveted corner and looks directly onto Central Park.
Multiple dressing areas and a large walk-in closet accompany the bedroom, while the windowed marble bathroom includes a Jacuzzi tub, dual vanities and extensive stone finishes.
The remaining three bedrooms also have substantial closet space and marble-clad bathrooms.
Even the powder room gets theatrical treatment, with floor-to-ceiling mirrors continuing the apartment’s unabashedly grand aesthetic.
The scale is particularly striking in a city where even luxury apartments can struggle to provide genuinely separate spaces for entertaining, working, guests and everyday family life.
Here, the four-unit combination created enough room for several distinct living areas without sacrificing bedroom size or service space.
And then there is the building itself.
The Plaza Private Residences occupy one of New York’s best-known landmarks, with a private residential lobby and access to a suite of hotel-style amenities.
Residents have access to private gardens, a fitness center, spa and salon, along with concierge services and in-residence dining.
There is also a grass dog park inside the building.
Downstairs, The Plaza’s better-known public spaces remain close at hand, including The Palm Court, The Rose Club and The Champagne Bar, while Central Park sits directly outside.
The location also places the residence at the crossroads of Fifth Avenue shopping, Midtown dining and the park.
But at $45 million, this particular home is really selling a version of Manhattan luxury that feels increasingly uncommon.
Rather than emphasize rooftop pools, glass walls or ultra-modern minimalism, it goes in the opposite direction: soaring ceilings, gilded details, formal rooms, marble, dark wood and enough square footage to make four former apartments feel like one private palace above Central Park.
The 6,000-square-foot residence at The Plaza Private Residences is listed for $45 million with Donna Strugatz of SERHANT.
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