The mystery men behind the purchase of the famed Astor estate at 778 Park Avenue has been revealed—it's Daniel and Brett Sundheim. One of those names strikes a bell: Daniel Sundheim is a portfolio manager at Viking Global Advisors, a New York hedge fund with over $12 billion in assets under management. [via Bloomberg]
It was reported last month that the penthouse on the 15th and 16th floor of the building was purchased for $21 million, but no names were attached to the purchase. Earlier this year, Swiss money manager Daniel Forcart tried to buy the apartment for $20 million, but his offer was rejected by the co-op board.
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.The residence has been on the market since 2008, when it originally listed for a whopping $46 million. Many said the price had been hyper-inflated because of the Astor name -- the residence used to belong to the late Brooke Astor, a famed socialite and philanthropist nicknamed "NYC's fairy godmother."
It's a pretty swanky pad—with a classical decor and french doors throughout. There's 5 bedrooms, 6 terraces and 5 fireplaces; and it's got the personal touches that a city's fairy godmother would put on her home.
Here's the outside of 778 Park Ave, it's pretty swanky.
This entrance has a very artistic door.
A spacious and light-filled living room.
The gallery leads into the dining room.
The dining room is decked out in green hues.
The library is decorated in red, autumnal colors.
It's a very classical design.
This room has a unique oval shape, and leads out to a terrace.
One of six bedrooms, this lodging has spectacular views.
It's got 5 bedrooms and 6 terraces.
Another example of the apartment's eloquent decor.
Here's the floor plan.
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