Uber Co-Founder Scores Coveted Renzo Piano-Designed Penthouse
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1/4Photographs Courtesy of Noë & Associates with the BoundaryThe penthouse of renowned architect Renzo Piano’s spectacular Manhattan high rise, first unveiled in July with a price tag of $40.5 million, is officially off the market. Sitting atop 565 Broome Street in SoHo, Piano’s first-ever residential contribution to the New York skyline, the apartment was scooped up by Uber co-founder, Travis Kalanick for $36.4 million.Designed by Piano, who is also responsible for such New York City landmarks as the Whitney Museum and the New York Times building, the enormous duplex penthouse boasts 6,655-square-feet of interior living space and is situated on the northern side of the building. Aside from the 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, which occupy the home’s second level, the condo features a great room with 16-foot ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, and a show-stopping, sculptural staircase. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room face west for front row views of nightly sunsets.Kalanick will undoubtedly enjoy the private rooftop, complete with 20-foot pool and outdoor kitchen. The billionaire won't be able to settle into the unit right way, however, as construction on the property has not halted yet.Five agents at Douglas Elliman shared the prestigious listing, which the Wall Street Journal first reported sold.Photographs Courtesy of Noë & Associates with the BoundaryThe penthouse of renowned architect Renzo Piano’s spectacular Manhattan high rise, first unveiled in July with a price tag of $40.5 million, is officially off the market. Sitting atop 565 Broome Street in SoHo, Piano’s first-ever residential contribution to the New York skyline, the apartment was scooped up by Uber co-founder, Travis Kalanick for $36.4 million.Designed by Piano, who is also responsible for such New York City landmarks as the Whitney Museum and the New York Times building, the enormous duplex penthouse boasts 6,655-square-feet of interior living space and is situated on the northern side of the building. Aside from the 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, which occupy the home’s second level, the condo features a great room with 16-foot ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, and a show-stopping, sculptural staircase. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room face west for front row views of nightly sunsets.Kalanick will undoubtedly enjoy the private rooftop, complete with 20-foot pool and outdoor kitchen. The billionaire won't be able to settle into the unit right way, however, as construction on the property has not halted yet.Five agents at Douglas Elliman shared the prestigious listing, which the Wall Street Journal first reported sold.
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2/4Photographs Courtesy of Noë & Associates with the Boundary
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3/4Photographs Courtesy of Noë & Associates with the Boundary
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4/4Photographs Courtesy of Noë & Associates with the Boundary
