they still draw our attention, our praise, and sometimes our scorn. Sometimes it's for their wacky design choices, like Extell's torch on Eighth Avenue, or their market failures, like the overpriced, more than half-empty condos of Brooklyn Tower. Occasionally, they become sagas in and of themselves, like 432 Park, with its crumbling façade, a swaying stack of luxury condos haunted by howling winds where billionaires get trapped in the elevators.
The Waldorf Astoria in New York City reopened in July after an eight-year, $2 billion restoration. Residents of its new luxury condominiums gain access to exclusive amenities such as the Empire Club. The business center and lounge features private offices, curated artwork, and 24-hour room service. At the Empire Club, a luxe business center and lounge open only to Waldorf Astoria residents, the hotel's 24/7 room service means you never have to label your lunch in the office fridge.
