New York City has always been a playground for the rich and famous – but also those who value privacy and discretion. In the city that never sleeps, and where everyone is watching, the Big Apple’s elite are looking to homes with private and hidden entrances to bring them directly to hotspots the rest of us may never see. That’s why the only way to access One Wall Street – the landmark Art Deco development in the heart of Manhattan’s financial district – is via a private lift (and with more than a million dollars in the bank). 

Spanning 50 floors, this former office block has been converted into 566 residences that range from studio apartments to three-bedroom homes. Divided into four categories, pick from the Harbor Collection – expect panoramic views of New York Harbour and the Statue of Liberty – to 46 residences in the Terrace Collection, which blends indoor and outdoor living. The literal jewel in its crown? The Tower Collection, bridging floors 40 to 48 and offering all of One Wall Street’s USPs in one; think oversized windows framing the cityscape and Hudson River, open-plan living that preserves Ralph Walker’s original architecture, fully-equipped kitchens and separate service entrances.

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Residents of the historic tower – New York’s largest office-to-residential transformation to date – will also enjoy complimentary membership to Life Time: a four-storey luxury fitness club located at the base of the building. You’re not to worry about being seen in sweaty gym clothes here, with the gym offering everything from cycling and yoga to Pilates and group classes, as well as a dedicated kids’ academy. 

The perks don’t end there. The One encompasses residents-only amenities such as a craft cocktail bar and private art-filled restaurant designed by Ten Berke Architects. There’s also the One Canine Club for those with furry friends in tow; and the One Pool: a spectacular 75-foot pool on the 38^th-floor with a wraparound terrace and panoramic views over the Hudson River.  

Reimagining the meaning of working from home, residency here also includes access to the One Co-Work: a full-floor state-of-the-art co-working space with individual workstations, two conference rooms, sound-insulated podcasting studios and curated snack and coffee services. 

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One Wall Street has also recently made headlines as the New York home of renowned Parisian retailer Printemps. Residents receive special access to the luxury store, including VIP reservations at its in-house restaurants – including Maison Passerelle by Top Chef finalist Gregory Gourdet – and curated personal shopping experiences, with personal stylists able to bring outfit choices up to your residence to peruse in private. Residents even have direct access to the Printemps Wine Shop’s in-house sommelier, Adrien Pieuchot, who will host tastings at the building’s private bar and within Downtown Manhattan’s only private residential restaurant. Chin-chin. 

From $895,000 for a studio apartment, visit onewallstreet.com

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