Taking your shoes off indoors is not really a "Japanese" thing, it's more of a "not American" thing. I'm always weirded out when I see people wearing shoes inside.
@@sumanasinhab.6695 I think it depends on where you are in Europe and what the weather is like in that place/ country during the year. I live in Poland and most of the people living here take their shoes of and have a separate pair of slippers for use only inside the house. Ps. Sorry if I made any grammar / spelling mistakes :)
@@karolinaheil4256 Thank you Karolina Heli for this wonderful new info.I always thought it's western culture. Internet is wonderful place if one can use it in mindful way.Btw English is my second language too😊
I love how the traffic in New York is so consistently and iconically unmoving that you can just shoot an intro for a Billionaires' Row apartment tour in the middle of it
He is 100% correct About the plaster he’s not over selling it I’ve been installing this type of plaster for well over a decade and it’s absolutely amazing how improves your living space
For anyone wondering, the stone used in the unit is known as Towada stone (十和田石 in Japanese). It’s named after the Japanese city known as Towada (known for Lake Towada). The stone is not commonly used in average households because it’s considered expensive in Japan. Hope this helps anyone who was curious about the stone.
There is nothing you could ever put in an apartment to convince me it's worth it. Crazy someone would spend this much on an apartment, but I guess different things make different people happy, love my big as* back yard.
Have to say, this is vastly better in every way than a previous video I saw on the same place on another channel. Way better production, camera work, flow and most importantly it helped me understand why this apartment is so special with all the NYC info in relation to it. As someone living in Japan I was incredibly underwhelmed before but now my wife and I totally get it. Awesome job, dude.
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yeah I think it just had the opposite effect. Flex about how environmentally friendly they are in the same sentence as destroying 1000 year old protected trees.
@@astwas Irony thing is chop down the tree and use them in buildings (or anything don't go landfill soon) is actually a effective way to help the environment. 1. Make sure the carbon in the wood won't release to the air. 2. Release land for new tree to catch more carbon. (New trees do that way better than old trees.) Given that wood won't go to landfill soon and they let new trees grow in the released land that is.
Japanese are just on another level of attention to detail and craftsmanship…. and you Erik explained the details of this incredible place perfectly! Thanks for showing us this Gem!
Even I know that this building has severe structural issues and that the inhabitants are currently suing the developers for several million dollars- and I am living on a different continent. It baffles me how they can present a totally overpriced apartment in this building as desirable.
Let's not forget the fact it looks like someone who thinks "Eastern" architecture is cool went rampant then pocketed the other $100M. I didn't see anything in that place that made me go "Wow..that is incredible"
Whenever I watch these videos I'm blown away by the fact that there are people who live there or will live there who can afford it. I can't imagine that kind of lifestyle.
You’d be surprised how many of these buildings are unoccupied or rarely ever lived in. A lot of the ultra wealthy purchase these properties as an asset for long term investments.
@@tinab3001 Same thing happens in UK.Squatters should should find a way in and live there. ✊✊ I live with in an high rise building in Manchester , tendency runs out next month and I’m moving out. I can see at least six un used commercial/residential high rise buildings from my window, un sold. No one using them. Think I know where I’m headed next 😉😅
This would be amazing if it was in Japan with a wonderful view of Mount Fuji or other mountains, ancient red Japanese temples, and a cherry blossom forest. It would be awesome.
Indeed. It jars badly with the views outside,especially as it has no exterior tranquil Japanese garden. In this setting it just looks like conference rooms in a hotel.
I’m honestly speechless. not just at the house but at the presentation. You knocked it out of the park Erik. To be 100% honest there is not a single thing that could have made this video better I’m just at a loss of words.
Exactly. For 135 mill I don't want a unit of just Japanese wooden architecture. It looks like an upscale Japanese restaurant. I know the price is based on the location or investment. For 135 mill you want a James Bond worthy penthouse not this.
Yea massively overpriced because of the location. For that money you can buy a country mansion with a massive garden, probably a lake or woodland on it too.
Agree, not worth 135 million not even close. Considering the characteristics of the house alone. Of course if you consider the location, the views, the Japanese art etc ok i see why they ask so much. But if you enjoy peace and tranquility, with 135million man...you can buy a palace outside the city with a lake, woodland etc inside a big property and much more luxurious inside than this apartment...
I know. it makes me feel peaceful just watching it. it’s not internationally trying to make everything super fancy. instead it’s just well built and beautiful.
I love this place. There's something different about it. The japanese style is really something else, all the elements, the materials used in order for this penthouse to be made. Extremely breathtaking.
It KILLS me to know the window shades ensure half your $135M view is permanently obstructed. Want to block the TOP or the BOTTOM of your $135M views? The choice is yours! 😑
Are people really debating if its worth he money? No lol its not. For that price you can buy an actual island, build a 50 million dollar, ultra oppulant palace on it and retire with 50 million or more to spare. Complete with a private jet, and airport so you can fly into New York and sneer down on all the peasants.
I think the private jet is a stretch. Plus you won’t have all the Japanese material on your compound. The way you’re talking about private islands, private jets, I’m a little suspicious that you might be a Bond villain. No shame in being a Bond villain, just don’t sink Manhattan island.
@@apok1980 well gulfstreams are some of the best private jets, with 5-10 mil you get quite a nice one, some older cheaper gulfstream 550’sare around 9-10 mil too. Really cheap 4-6 lseater jets can be 1 mil too lol
@@apok1980 No offense by this, the appartment itself is fascinating, and all the material and work that went into it has to be appreciated. But a $100 million, penthouse in New York, with imported thousand year old materials, sounds a lot more like a bond villain move than a private island mansion. (Less conspicuous that way)
I really like how when I started watching the video I was like "this is just too bland" to "this is one of the most calm places" I've ever seen , and how NY night life fills in all the missing colours
@@breewashere it’s quite beautiful in its design, you can tell when real passion was put into something and compared some of the other trash expensive places in New York this is Luxury. But I mean not everyone’s the same if you don’t like it you don’t like it
The issue with this building is that there have been so many problems since it was built. Water leaking and destroying apartments below, cracks, etc. There is a whole documentary and also an in depth video on the problems in this building.
that giant french fries interior is pretty insane ITS MASSIVELY high and there quite literally is the best view of ALL OF NEW YORK CITY you can possibly get. the outside is super modest but inside and the view? THEY ARE BOTH BILLIONAIRE luxuries to be enjoyed without a doubt
@@angelogonzalez8161 Bruh there's not a single window, no garden, no sea, no mountain, nothing. You wanna pay $135m for a relatively tiny space under 800m2 for views that might as well be a life size photograph? 🤔
Dude, In your private moments, you must be laughing to yourself that anyone would waste $135,000,000 on this apartment. The only benefit is the view and that aspect is not worth $135,000,00. The whole idea that someone would spend that kind of money on this apartment is so ridiculous, that it's necessary to have a suspension of disbelief, like in a science fiction movie.
@@rubentechera7260Tal vez no lo sepas pero aún hoy que escribo este comentario ese edificio se está callendo a pedazos, siempre es mejor comprar y alquilar varios departamentos estables que uno jodidamente caro que en unos años será demolido por las fallas estructurales de ese edificio.
The condo board at 432 Park Avenue alleges the 96-floor skyscraper overlooking Central Park is “riddled” with more than 1,500 construction and design defects in the common areas alone, many of which are described as “life safety issues.”
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135 million and it can all be yours, constantly broken elevators trapping you inside, broken water pipes leading to flooding, loud pops bangs and creeks as the building sways in the wind beyond safe limits. Do your research on this building its easily the most notorious one on billionaire row. 432 Park Ave.
As he was giving a tour of this unique apartment I found myself relaxing because it just seemed to come through the screen. This apartment gives vibes of peace and tranquility and harmony with minimalism yet beauty. I would love to live in such a Zen space. The views are simply beautiful. You have views that give you access to central park and all the Trademark buildings of NYC..Perfection !!😍😍
I got the exact same feeling, the peace and beauty of the space is radiating through the screen. The thoughtfulness behind every detail, the floors, the colors 💕 im just honestly left in wow
I really like the graphic that comes up when you're showing different parts of the apartment so you get an idea where you're at in the apartment...great idea
I take off my shoes before entering mine or anyones home. Though I’d take off everything before entering this home. I love the simplistic vibe and calming energy. The natural light isn’t overwhelming like other skyscraper spaces. I can smell the cedar through the screen! Id want this apartment for so many reasons but the Bonsai trees and zen room would have me sold. This apartment is remarkable in every way!
This sort of home always really confuses me, like I get that it is a piece of art more than a home but if I was hyper rich I wouldn't want a home like this because I would feel like I can't really "live" in my home because every inch of it is art. Anytime I drop something I'd feel guilty of abusing the art so I'd be tiptoing around constantly worried about disrupting the beauty of the space. Simply living in the space would be a source of stress. (even though it is meant to be hyper calming). I also feel like anything introduced would be an afront to the "experience". Personal tokens, photos, activities etc. To each his or her own I guess.
@@dustyroflman8926 I don't think thats true. This isn't just a super expensive apartment, its a masterwork piece of architectural art. Regardless of cost you wouldn't want to damage the work of the artist.
@@SexuallyRepressedMegalodon I wonder if homes like these get preordered, because why would someone invest such a crazy figure and on top completely design it into detail just for show? I mean there's no way a multibillionair's gonna look around and spend more than 30 to 50 million on a prefab place like this.
@@SexuallyRepressedMegalodon to make it even more dystopian for you, these appartments are almost never lived in. Their bought as investments and traded between mega rich millionaires and billionaires. It's all fugazi, it's crazy
Incredibly designed but it has some serious problems . Just googled : Sales within 432 Park Avenue were launched in 2013; the building topped out during October 2014 and was officially completed in 2015. After the building's completion, residents complained of mechanical and structural problems, leading to a lawsuit in late 2021.
I've seen this apartment being mentioned in other videos and articles but none explained the true art, aesthetic and intentions of the designer/architect like you did here. Although I'm definitely not its target market, I now have greater appreciation for this apartment from your video. Thank you!
@@Nagatoobito it's true but look at those views in the middle of this metropolis. It evokes the same feeling of wonder that I felt in Disneyworld as a kid
You can search the internet for more specifics but the condo board on behalf of the residents is suing the developer of this building. It's been a nightmare apparently living there. Loud unbearable noises when it gets windy, electricity goes out, at least one electrical explosion, people getting stuck in elevators, constant floods and the list goes on. There have been a number of news articles about this here in New York City.
There may be taller trophy apartments in NYC, but it's hard to imagine one with the level of materials and workmanship displayed in this one. I like the quiet Zen atmosphere, so relaxing. You almost feel you never raise your voice in this apartment, a place of quiet contemplation.
I have to say, awesome video. Usually I'm not a big fan of apartment tours, I prefer house tourings. But you presented this in a really nice way and much better than on one of your competitors channel's recently did.
I think this is the one where the tenants are suing the building for multiple design flaws. On a windy day or night the noise is described as "unbearable" oh and it also makes the elevators shut down so have fun being stuck for hours 😬
In the original World Trade Center, the twin towers, several times a year the employees of the companies on the upper floors were evacuated to lower sky lobbies due to the swaying of the buildings from high winds.
I hate to say that because I love you both, but I personally love your illustration better than Ryan’s. A perfect mixture of personal touches and professional depictions. Thank you for giving this wonderful tour
Here in Brazil there's a condo called "ACL Morumbi" and after 10 years it is still possible to find empty units (12 units of total) and if I'm not wrong there's still available 7 of them. The apartments are located on Morumbi which is one of the most expensive places in São Paulo, but unfortunately suffers with a lot of negative sides, traffic jam, pollution, and goes on.... to resume, the apartment has 13,000sqf (penthouse with 19,000sqf) and costs something around $1,000,000 with a fee of $3,000 monthly (our minimum wage is something around $300 per month) each apartment counts with a private swim pool on the terrace and everything of the best quality and luxury you can imagine.
ill never understand why people wants a gigantic mansion. If you dont have like 10 kids, it will always feel empty. Coziness and simplistic will always be more luxurious than old gigantic mansions.
I agree. I would buy a decent size place right on the ocean in Hawaii. I wouldnt spend $135 million on a place with no property or land. There are great apartments/penthouses you can get in New York for $30-50 million I would take over this
This has to be one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen from an apartment, of course, for a hefty price, but still. I remember when my friend went to new york, the first thing he did was tell me that that building was ugly as hell. This is the perfect example of beauty on the inside, not the outside.
This home design just segregates you (literally) from the concrete world outside. Water element is the source of wood element (from Chinese Metaphysics) so it gives you this feeling of floating in the “New York” ocean. Then when Sun rays come in touches the wood, it produces this calm warmth (wood produces fire). You see the balance of the cycle of natural elements. Amazing.
This is probably the most beautiful penthouse I have ever seen in my life! ❤ WOW!!! I dont have 135million dollars, but if I ever become a billionaire, I need that designer to build my home. What an amazing home! Although, it scared me so bad when you said the buildings sway?!?!?! NO THANKS, I WILL PASS ON THE TALL BUILDINGS. I think I would pass out everytime a storm came about
1:23 The projection is Sanjusangen-Do in Kyoto, which I visited some years ago. It is an amazing 120 metres long temple hall with 1001 human size Kannon statues (Kannon is a goddess from Buddhism).
The group commissioned SBI Consultants, an engineering firm, to study mechanical and structural issues. Initial findings showed that 73 percent of mechanical, electrical and plumbing components observed failed to conform with the developers’ drawings, and that almost a quarter “presented actual life safety issues,” Mr. Slinin wrote. “Everybody hates each other here,” she said, but, for the most part, residents want to keep the squabbling out of the public eye.
Yeah...a classic case of real estate gone bad. Many such cases in my country. Interesting to see these type of scams apply also to the ultra rich people.
This is a lovely Penthouse, Most times, it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month. Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years to doubt that opportunities are bound in the financial markets. The only thing is to know where to focus.
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regardless of how everything is done the presenter has to be commended for remembering all the detail of this tour. However, in today's world. This kind of money is just insane to justify the cost of what is a beautifully crafted piece of art. Just totally insane.
I am always wondering about the load capabilities of the floors in those buildings. I mean everyone packs it full of huge tables, bathtubs, stone floors and other very heavy stuff. Not to mention all the other floors. are those buildings constructed with this in mind or do interior designers have to take this in to consideration? Or doesn't floor load still matter with modern buildings?
Interior designers do have to work with the building's construction managers for load balancing and things of that nature, but generally speaking, with modern buildings it isn't a concern.
The load per floor is not cumulative with other floors. The building’s steel structure holds the cumulative weight. Certainly there must be specifications about how much weight can be tolerated per floor - and with safety factors too. So even if every floor hits their maximum, the structure will be fine. And I’m sure that maximum is an outrageous number, like stacks of marble bathtubs 1 feet apart or something…
These buildings are capable of supporting huge transformers and boilers on various floors, things that weigh many times any piece of furniture you might get.
Gravity loading per square foot is still going to be the same number, slender building or not, but theres a catch. I think what baffles me more is how the structure would handle the wind load. And when I say structure, I dont just mean the building! Theres going to be some weird wind load effects. But if it sways by even an angle of a degree, the gravity loading goes eccentric really really fast. That building's foundation is probably designed against some insanely high overturning forces, i.e. toppling over, and I think that impresses me more than the building itself.
Same thoughts here, does not look like a home to live in for that price tag. Also looking at some other comments that point out that the building has some major flaws.
Ooh yea... They ll provide you with steps, and you'd be forced to make it all the way down, I know that happened inburj khalifa, where my client lived..
Trully stunned, I am taking a lot of inspiration from the design, and fhe thoughts behind this space. I hope I can one day create a space as thoughtful, and calming as this. Thank you for the details, the filming, and just the way you made us experience this space as if we are touring with you.
Mind blowing aesthetic. Stunningly beautiful. So calm, structured simply and with exquisite finishes. Japan 🇯🇵 🙇♂️ Wonderful tour, Erik. Comprehensive and very interesting. Thank you for your hard work.
I like how you are displaying the floor plans in the bottom right hand corner. Then marking off in red where you are at that moment. Nice touch. It sounds like you have come a long way now in your ten years there. From a 300 square foot apartment to what I would think a much bigger space now. Congrats for all your hard work! Your ambitions are good. Reap the rewards!
I saw another tour of this place and I must say you did such an amazing job going through all the details and making us feel like we were there with you. Bravo
Taking your shoes off indoors is not really a "Japanese" thing, it's more of a "not American" thing. I'm always weirded out when I see people wearing shoes inside.
I think it's Asian thing.do European remove shoes before entering the house??
@@sumanasinhab.6695 I think it depends on where you are in Europe and what the weather is like in that place/ country during the year. I live in Poland and most of the people living here take their shoes of and have a separate pair of slippers for use only inside the house.
Ps. Sorry if I made any grammar / spelling mistakes :)
@@karolinaheil4256 Thank you Karolina Heli for this wonderful new info.I always thought it's western culture. Internet is wonderful place if one can use it in mindful way.Btw English is my second language too😊
@@sumanasinhab.6695 I was born in eastern Europe and now living in Italy and everyone always removes their shoes when entering a house.
@@sumanasinhab.6695 Yes, even in Czech Republic we take our shoes off :)
$135 million literally anywhere else: A freaking castle, or a mansion the size of one.
$135 million in NYC: A big apartment.
thats a clickbait for sure
who will buy a apartment for 135 million dollar
@@helios5426 it’s officially listed price
Yeah, but damn it's one tight apartment! To your point though, I'd prefer a castle in the Alps.
@@helios5426 No its not clickbait 🤦🏻♂ and seeing as its marketed towards billionaires....my guess would be billionaires????
It confuses me that anyone who appreciates nature and quiet reflection that much would want to live in NYC.
Very true.
I can appreciate giraffes, a lot, without wanting to live in an enclosure.
Plus have you seen some of the mansions you can get for less than 1/10th the price of this. It looks so plain and average inside esp for 135 million!
More like If you live in NYC and want nature and quiet reflection, this is the price. 😂
anyone who appreciates nature and quiet reflection wouldnt have 100,000,000 dollars to spend on an apartment (not even land)
This apartment has all the warmth and charm of a conference center.
I love how the traffic in New York is so consistently and iconically unmoving that you can just shoot an intro for a Billionaires' Row apartment tour in the middle of it
That scene was soo cool though, main character vibes for real
He is 100% correct About the plaster he’s not over selling it I’ve been installing this type of plaster for well over a decade and it’s absolutely amazing how improves your living space
and to have the ENTIRE apartment done in it $$$
What's those plasters called?
Thanks in advance
@@cyprus-selectestates shikkui plaster 2:50
Can you teach me how to install it sir?
Alek wolf. I wanna train on how to install it
For anyone wondering, the stone used in the unit is known as Towada stone (十和田石 in Japanese). It’s named after the Japanese city known as Towada (known for Lake Towada). The stone is not commonly used in average households because it’s considered expensive in Japan. Hope this helps anyone who was curious about the stone.
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Unless your a Samurai /billionaire this is going to be a very tough sell. It almost looks like it was designed by IKEA.
It is going to be a tough sell alright... having to sell it at the same 135M that you bought it for...
löl the interior is not the problem when you can buy a 135 million dollar apartment.
@@Pferdesalami it is a problem when the interior is the reason why it's worth 135mil
@@alexlun4464 it is the location why it costs 135 millions not the interior. Interior is 5 million max
@@Pferdesalami bro location is 15mil average for a penthouse... 135 mil is absurdly too much
There is nothing you could ever put in an apartment to convince me it's worth it. Crazy someone would spend this much on an apartment, but I guess different things make different people happy, love my big as* back yard.
Personal elevator was a Nice touch, otherwise it look like any other apartment
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If people were actually buying this apartment they wouldn't be advertising it like this
That's why we're not the one percent.
Right. This feels more like a cage. It's true what they say, rich people are miserable and love miserable things.
Have to say, this is vastly better in every way than a previous video I saw on the same place on another channel. Way better production, camera work, flow and most importantly it helped me understand why this apartment is so special with all the NYC info in relation to it. As someone living in Japan I was incredibly underwhelmed before but now my wife and I totally get it. Awesome job, dude.
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The rain fall showerhead, detachable shower, water jet , marble seat, glasses in ------- absolutely pure fantasy
This is the nicest Doctor's office ive ever seen in my life.
It's subpar at best, I've seen nicer doctors offices.
He’s really hammering home that CEDAR. Imagine living for 400-1000 years only to be chopped down and parted out for wooden planks in a NYC apartment 😂
yeah I think it just had the opposite effect. Flex about how environmentally friendly they are in the same sentence as destroying 1000 year old protected trees.
I would guess, knowing the Japanese, that it was collected from nature felled trees not live ones.
I just assumed they were repurposed?
It would perhaps be some consolation to know your planks are within such a place being walked on by $1000 slippers!
@@astwas Irony thing is chop down the tree and use them in buildings (or anything don't go landfill soon) is actually a effective way to help the environment.
1. Make sure the carbon in the wood won't release to the air.
2. Release land for new tree to catch more carbon. (New trees do that way better than old trees.)
Given that wood won't go to landfill soon and they let new trees grow in the released land that is.
Japanese are just on another level of attention to detail and craftsmanship…. and you Erik explained the details of this incredible place perfectly! Thanks for showing us this Gem!
The Japanese and the Scandinavians.
I wouldnt pay 135 million for it tho
@@2prize right I thought there would be something cool worth that but it is beautiful but shouldn't be worth that much
Mix of detail, craftsmanship, marketing, and smoke and mirrors.
It looked pretty basic though besides the color changing wall or whatever.
Even I know that this building has severe structural issues and that the inhabitants are currently suing the developers for several million dollars- and I am living on a different continent.
It baffles me how they can present a totally overpriced apartment in this building as desirable.
135 million for a small ass apartment with some projector making an image on your wall when u come in, lasers in ur eyes
Let's not forget the fact it looks like someone who thinks "Eastern" architecture is cool went rampant then pocketed the other $100M. I didn't see anything in that place that made me go "Wow..that is incredible"
No outdoor space or fresh air. Wouldn't pay 50 bucks to live in a sealed cell. And why would I want to play Japanese for the rest of my life?
@@holeindanssock156 its 8,000sqft, literally the size of a mansion
@@SpecialJay you acting like you could afford it bro
This makes lighting money on fire look like a sound investment
Live in 432 Park for $135million. Hear frightening creaking and building flexing sounds all night while you try and sleep. Priceless
if you watched the video you'd see that the walls are detached from the building so there isn't any creaking
Whenever I watch these videos I'm blown away by the fact that there are people who live there or will live there who can afford it. I can't imagine that kind of lifestyle.
You’d be surprised how many of these buildings are unoccupied or rarely ever lived in. A lot of the ultra wealthy purchase these properties as an asset for long term investments.
Oligarchs ect ect
They don't live there, it's an acquisition, they live everywhere
@@tinab3001 Same thing happens in UK.Squatters should should find a way in and live there. ✊✊ I live with in an high rise building in Manchester , tendency runs out next month and I’m moving out. I can see at least six un used commercial/residential high rise buildings from my window, un sold. No one using them. Think I know where I’m headed next 😉😅
@@mist8k Bermuda?
This would be amazing if it was in Japan with a wonderful view of Mount Fuji or other mountains, ancient red Japanese temples, and a cherry blossom forest. It would be awesome.
Indeed. It jars badly with the views outside,especially as it has no exterior tranquil Japanese garden. In this setting it just looks like conference rooms in a hotel.
I wouldn't live in a building like this when averagely 1500 earthquakes happens there:D But yes, the view would be nice.
@@AK-yb9mk during an earthquake I'd risk it in a Japanese engineered building in Japan than anywhere in US.
What? U don't wanna pay 135 mil to look at the Bronx?
the material used in this apt is also very rare in japan, insane. The wood gives off a scent which is not too piecing or unnoticeable. love it !
I’m honestly speechless. not just at the house but at the presentation. You knocked it out of the park Erik. To be 100% honest there is not a single thing that could have made this video better I’m just at a loss of words.
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135,000,000? Waste of money. Great review, tho.👍
You poor soul. This apt is an asset
Right. What a joke
Exactly. For 135 mill I don't want a unit of just Japanese wooden architecture. It looks like an upscale Japanese restaurant. I know the price is based on the location or investment. For 135 mill you want a James Bond worthy penthouse not this.
Yea massively overpriced because of the location. For that money you can buy a country mansion with a massive garden, probably a lake or woodland on it too.
Agree, not worth 135 million not even close. Considering the characteristics of the house alone. Of course if you consider the location, the views, the Japanese art etc ok i see why they ask so much.
But if you enjoy peace and tranquility, with 135million man...you can buy a palace outside the city with a lake, woodland etc inside a big property and much more luxurious inside than this apartment...
$35Mil penthouse, $30Mil views. And $70Mil profit of developers. I think it's too expensive than its worth.
Of course it is. It's absurd for what it's worth.
Interiors probably took another 10-15 million.
Also those charges to ship all those things from Japan will be absurd
The developers aren't making money off of this sale. This is a resale home.
Nah, not for me
I've seen far better $10m homes that left me wowed
Every city in Europe has a more beautiful view that this.
Does anyone besides me think it sad or odd that a 1000 year old tree was cut down for this?
Yeah
It’s reclaimed, they did not cut down a 1,000 year old tree.
sad and disrespectful to the tree
Not really atleast now it can be more appreciated and looked at
@@darkwraith1755 yes it can, but by the wrong people
I tend to find the style of 'luxury' buildings quite tacky but this is one of the most beautiful and serene apartments i've ever seen! amazing
But it's simple and boring though.
@@breewashere yeah so that the owners can make it their own, use your head :)
And pretty soulless.
I know. it makes me feel peaceful just watching it. it’s not internationally trying to make everything super fancy. instead it’s just well built and beautiful.
@@breewashere it's absolutely boring and they're letting fancy words and materials distract them from that fact.
The craftmanship is on a whole different level. This whole appartment is a piece of art.
I love this place. There's something different about it. The japanese style is really something else, all the elements, the materials used in order for this penthouse to be made. Extremely breathtaking.
It KILLS me to know the window shades ensure half your $135M view is permanently obstructed. Want to block the TOP or the BOTTOM of your $135M views? The choice is yours! 😑
Sometimes its good to block the world out. Get in touch with your soul. Those views are expensive, the soul is priceless.
you pay over $100M for the view just to pay a bit more to cover half of it...you must be really floating above your senses...much honour sensei 🙏
LITERALLY WHAT I WAS THINKING THROUGHOUT THE VIDEO!!!!!!1
The shades drives me nuts! They block the awesom view! 🤔
They’re rolling window shades
Are people really debating if its worth he money? No lol its not. For that price you can buy an actual island, build a 50 million dollar, ultra oppulant palace on it and retire with 50 million or more to spare. Complete with a private jet, and airport so you can fly into New York and sneer down on all the peasants.
I think the private jet is a stretch. Plus you won’t have all the Japanese material on your compound. The way you’re talking about private islands, private jets, I’m a little suspicious that you might be a Bond villain. No shame in being a Bond villain, just don’t sink Manhattan island.
@@apok1980 It's not, a good starter private jet can be around 5-10 mil
@@Nardib A basic private jet, then yes. G550 used sets you back by 20m give or take.
@@apok1980 well gulfstreams are some of the best private jets, with 5-10 mil you get quite a nice one, some older cheaper gulfstream 550’sare around 9-10 mil too. Really cheap 4-6 lseater jets can be 1 mil too lol
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No offense by this, the appartment itself is fascinating, and all the material and work that went into it has to be appreciated.
But a $100 million, penthouse in New York, with imported thousand year old materials, sounds a lot more like a bond villain move than a private island mansion. (Less conspicuous that way)
I really like how when I started watching the video I was like "this is just too bland" to "this is one of the most calm places" I've ever seen , and how NY night life fills in all the missing colours
Bro literally me lol. At first I thought it was unstated for a sec, but then I was like “that’s not a wall that’s Shikkui plaster”
@@josiahjaacobson754 but still it's too plain or maybe too japanese
@@yashrai7913 simple and boring
@@yashrai7913 If light colors calm you then just paint your house with light colors or white. Idk why people are so amazed by this. Lol
@@breewashere it’s quite beautiful in its design, you can tell when real passion was put into something and compared some of the other trash expensive places in New York this is Luxury. But I mean not everyone’s the same if you don’t like it you don’t like it
All these places are so beautiful and yet so sterile
The issue with this building is that there have been so many problems since it was built. Water leaking and destroying apartments below, cracks, etc.
There is a whole documentary and also an in depth video on the problems in this building.
it was built by non union they don't know how to build a building properly the only thing good about them is they're cheap
Shhh... that ruins the video... 😂 😂
@@KeenEyeVP Good, it ain't worth as much as they are asking for.
Where's this documentary
@@tinab3001 if you found it let me know please
Even if I had the dough. There is no chance I'm living in a giant french-fry. I'll stick with my shed thanks
that giant french fries interior is pretty insane ITS MASSIVELY high and there quite literally is the best view of ALL OF NEW YORK CITY you can possibly get. the outside is super modest but inside and the view? THEY ARE BOTH BILLIONAIRE luxuries to be enjoyed without a doubt
@@angelogonzalez8161 Bruh there's not a single window, no garden, no sea, no mountain, nothing. You wanna pay $135m for a relatively tiny space under 800m2 for views that might as well be a life size photograph? 🤔
Pretty much what i was thinking.
With that money i'd rather buy a nice mansion outside the city, but i'm not a city person anyway.
@@angelogonzalez8161 Who gives a shit about "views of new york". Once you've seen it it gets old fast.
@@angelogonzalez8161 why would you even want to live in NYC, the least cultured place to live in the U.S. NY is ass trash.
I remember being in NYC and that building was still under construction! So cool to see what it looks like from the inside and it’s gorgeous!
I’ve heard the building has a LOT of issues
Anybody else think they might get seasick on a very windy day. Sway, baby, sway.
Dude,
In your private moments, you must be laughing to yourself that anyone would waste $135,000,000 on this apartment. The only benefit is the view and that aspect is not worth $135,000,00. The whole idea that someone would spend that kind of money on this apartment is so ridiculous, that it's necessary to have a suspension of disbelief, like in a science fiction movie.
Yo creo que es una buena inversión para un alquiler lo recuperas en poco tiempo y súplicas su precio con el paso de los años
Exactly like wtf
@@rubentechera7260Tal vez no lo sepas pero aún hoy que escribo este comentario ese edificio se está callendo a pedazos, siempre es mejor comprar y alquilar varios departamentos estables que uno jodidamente caro que en unos años será demolido por las fallas estructurales de ese edificio.
I think the people who buy these apartments laugh more at the people who think this is an extraordinary amount of money
I’d never need a television again, I’d just be sat at one of those windows all the time!!! It’s stunning.
So many owners seem to be selling units from this building lol. I’m not surprised considering the well publicized issues about this building.
Can you elaborate?
what issues?
@@BuyHighSellLo I already linked to it but it seems like it got deleted.
Serch in google this is one of the worst buildings in NY
@@BuyHighSellLo Just research it.
Your videos motivate me to work harder to return to the house of my dreams and be proud that I am capable of much !
The condo board at 432 Park Avenue alleges the 96-floor skyscraper overlooking Central Park is “riddled” with more than 1,500 construction and design defects in the common areas alone, many of which are described as “life safety issues.”
I love how the windows with the shades halfway up perfectly frame the views -- very cinematic
This home just sold for 70 million after being 2 years on the market. Nonetheless it is the most beautiful home I've seen Erik cover
@Mr.Beant 70 million is still stupidly overpriced
Who bought it? An actual person, a holding company? Russian oligarch? Arab petro-scion?
One of the Pedo-elites no doubt!!!
@@PandamaticBreakcore Putin's mistress :-)
@Mr.Beant I couldn't imagine paying that much for an apartment tbh.. Just buy a house? You know?
I love the idea of walking in and being infused with the energy of a Japanese temple in the heart of New York City. Simply amazing.
it is beautiful. But it could do with some more wall art!
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you could buy whole japanese temples in japan for that money.
135 million and it can all be yours, constantly broken elevators trapping you inside, broken water pipes leading to flooding, loud pops bangs and creeks as the building sways in the wind beyond safe limits. Do your research on this building its easily the most notorious one on billionaire row. 432 Park Ave.
Seriously??? That is reckless and scary as well
yes! google it@@Sport4Life
As he was giving a tour of this unique apartment I found myself relaxing because it just seemed to come through the screen. This apartment gives vibes of peace and tranquility and harmony with minimalism yet beauty. I would love to live in such a Zen space. The views are simply beautiful. You have views that give you access to central park and all the Trademark buildings of NYC..Perfection !!😍😍
I got the exact same feeling, the peace and beauty of the space is radiating through the screen. The thoughtfulness behind every detail, the floors, the colors 💕 im just honestly left in wow
@@houdasalhi3076 That breakfast bar view is incredible. I actually let out a sigh.
Oh please
I really like the graphic that comes up when you're showing different parts of the apartment so you get an idea where you're at in the apartment...great idea
I take off my shoes before entering mine or anyones home. Though I’d take off everything before entering this home. I love the simplistic vibe and calming energy. The natural light isn’t overwhelming like other skyscraper spaces. I can smell the cedar through the screen! Id want this apartment for so many reasons but the Bonsai trees and zen room would have me sold. This apartment is remarkable in every way!
This sort of home always really confuses me, like I get that it is a piece of art more than a home but if I was hyper rich I wouldn't want a home like this because I would feel like I can't really "live" in my home because every inch of it is art. Anytime I drop something I'd feel guilty of abusing the art so I'd be tiptoing around constantly worried about disrupting the beauty of the space. Simply living in the space would be a source of stress. (even though it is meant to be hyper calming). I also feel like anything introduced would be an afront to the "experience". Personal tokens, photos, activities etc. To each his or her own I guess.
If you were hyper rich you wouldn't care. You got money.
@@dustyroflman8926 I don't think thats true. This isn't just a super expensive apartment, its a masterwork piece of architectural art. Regardless of cost you wouldn't want to damage the work of the artist.
@@ryancooper3629 You would be surprised how people with that much money to spend on a NY apartment think
This! Imagine dropping something and dinging a 1000 year old plank. My anxiety could never
My compliments to the architect- he did a phenomenal job in creating a work of art that’s absolutely mind blowing.
@@SexuallyRepressedMegalodon I wonder if homes like these get preordered, because why would someone invest such a crazy figure and on top completely design it into detail just for show? I mean there's no way a multibillionair's gonna look around and spend more than 30 to 50 million on a prefab place like this.
@@SexuallyRepressedMegalodon to make it even more dystopian for you, these appartments are almost never lived in. Their bought as investments and traded between mega rich millionaires and billionaires. It's all fugazi, it's crazy
@@ForcesNLor maybe because it’s in New York and everything just Work there.
i agree scary mind blowing like your on view to the world
Amazing video! Definitely would love to see more like this: different styles of different cultures
More to come!
second this! more continents
you're not a New Yorker sweettty
I’m speechless! Simply stunning. Truly. The look of the unit, the views, the pure class and style. Absolutely love. This was a dream! 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯
Likely one of my dream house...
Yeah not for me !
Incredibly designed but it has some serious problems . Just googled :
Sales within 432 Park Avenue were launched in 2013; the building topped out during October 2014 and was officially completed in 2015. After the building's completion, residents complained of mechanical and structural problems, leading to a lawsuit in late 2021.
I've seen this apartment being mentioned in other videos and articles but none explained the true art, aesthetic and intentions of the designer/architect like you did here. Although I'm definitely not its target market, I now have greater appreciation for this apartment from your video. Thank you!
135 million for an apartment that looks just a little bit more “fancier” than an ordinary 200k house
@@Nagatoobito it's true but look at those views in the middle of this metropolis. It evokes the same feeling of wonder that I felt in Disneyworld as a kid
@@EastCoastMex id much rather be looking out onto a beautiful lake or bush
@@Nagatoobito to each their own
@@Nagatoobito or you could look out onto several beautiful lakes AND bushes... even the ocean 😩💦
You can search the internet for more specifics but the condo board on behalf of the residents is suing the developer of this building. It's been a nightmare apparently living there. Loud unbearable noises when it gets windy, electricity goes out, at least one electrical explosion, people getting stuck in elevators, constant floods and the list goes on. There have been a number of news articles about this here in New York City.
LMAO I knew it was too good to be true!
There may be taller trophy apartments in NYC, but it's hard to imagine one with the level of materials and workmanship displayed in this one. I like the quiet Zen atmosphere, so relaxing. You almost feel you never raise your voice in this apartment, a place of quiet contemplation.
I have to say, awesome video. Usually I'm not a big fan of apartment tours, I prefer house tourings. But you presented this in a really nice way and much better than on one of your competitors channel's recently did.
I think this is the one where the tenants are suing the building for multiple design flaws. On a windy day or night the noise is described as "unbearable" oh and it also makes the elevators shut down so have fun being stuck for hours 😬
I was wondering why the owners would sell something that seems to be very specifically built for and by them.
In the original World Trade Center, the twin towers, several times a year the employees of the companies on the upper floors were evacuated to lower sky lobbies due to the swaying of the buildings from high winds.
I hate to say that because I love you both, but I personally love your illustration better than Ryan’s. A perfect mixture of personal touches and professional depictions. Thank you for giving this wonderful tour
Here in Brazil there's a condo called "ACL Morumbi" and after 10 years it is still possible to find empty units (12 units of total) and if I'm not wrong there's still available 7 of them. The apartments are located on Morumbi which is one of the most expensive places in São Paulo, but unfortunately suffers with a lot of negative sides, traffic jam, pollution, and goes on.... to resume, the apartment has 13,000sqf (penthouse with 19,000sqf) and costs something around $1,000,000 with a fee of $3,000 monthly (our minimum wage is something around $300 per month) each apartment counts with a private swim pool on the terrace and everything of the best quality and luxury you can imagine.
If I had a 135m, I'd buy a gigantic mansion that's like 5x the size of this apartment but costs 90x less lmao..
ill never understand why people wants a gigantic mansion. If you dont have like 10 kids, it will always feel empty. Coziness and simplistic will always be more luxurious than old gigantic mansions.
@@OuiMimi I smell a fan of Cottage core 😏✨
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I agree. I would buy a decent size place right on the ocean in Hawaii. I wouldnt spend $135 million on a place with no property or land. There are great apartments/penthouses you can get in New York for $30-50 million I would take over this
Plus the maitenance and taxes.
Am I crazy for just being too damn nervous to live THAT high up at 432?
In case of fire, you will be closer to heaven.
No. You're not. I couldn't live that high up either. But. It is a fantastic place !
I agree with you… way too high omg
@@n0rbakn0rbak38 lollll
no, you are just damn too poor for this apartment.
OMGGG!!! The price is crazy but those views 😍😍😍😍😍
I would love to live in an apartment like this one day 🥺
That’s my goal/dream is to have a house or room in the Japanese style home.
This has to be one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen from an apartment, of course, for a hefty price, but still. I remember when my friend went to new york, the first thing he did was tell me that that building was ugly as hell. This is the perfect example of beauty on the inside, not the outside.
Great view. Mainly paying for the view, location, and the idea of exclusivity.
This home design just segregates you (literally) from the concrete world outside. Water element is the source of wood element (from Chinese Metaphysics) so it gives you this feeling of floating in the “New York” ocean. Then when Sun rays come in touches the wood, it produces this calm warmth (wood produces fire). You see the balance of the cycle of natural elements. Amazing.
This looks like a fancy hotel room
This is probably the most beautiful penthouse I have ever seen in my life! ❤ WOW!!! I dont have 135million dollars, but if I ever become a billionaire, I need that designer to build my home. What an amazing home! Although, it scared me so bad when you said the buildings sway?!?!?! NO THANKS, I WILL PASS ON THE TALL BUILDINGS. I think I would pass out everytime a storm came about
Absolutely, it appears very solid and secure and the interior architecture is top notch; best NYC views ever.
New York looks so neat and pristine in your videos.
The one feature of this penthouse that I really love is the “shikkui plaster”. Definitely sounds expensive but worth it for the health benefits.
Unfortunately 432 park avenue has a lot of controversy behind it.
1:23 The projection is Sanjusangen-Do in Kyoto, which I visited some years ago. It is an amazing 120 metres long temple hall with 1001 human size Kannon statues (Kannon is a goddess from Buddhism).
This is a much better presentation than previous videos
The group commissioned SBI Consultants, an engineering firm, to study mechanical and structural issues. Initial findings showed that 73 percent of mechanical, electrical and plumbing components observed failed to conform with the developers’ drawings, and that almost a quarter “presented actual life safety issues,” Mr. Slinin wrote. “Everybody hates each other here,” she said, but, for the most part, residents want to keep the squabbling out of the public eye.
Yup. They are being sued by the homeowners.
Yeah I've definitely seen that a lot of the units are already back on the market
Yeah...a classic case of real estate gone bad. Many such cases in my country. Interesting to see these type of scams apply also to the ultra rich people.
The way you walked in the middle of the street is boss like 😂😂🔥🔥🔥
That one thing I love about him. The Confidence is top-notch.
This is a lovely Penthouse, Most times, it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month. Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years to doubt that opportunities are bound in the financial markets. The only thing is to know where to focus.
I keep wondering how people earn money in financial markets, i tried trading bitcoin on my own made a huge loss and now I'm scared of investing more.
@@susanhaynes679 That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like Mr Tony Alin berker my coach, you may have come across him on interviews relating to bitcoin. He trades, manage trading account and offer mentorship program for clients who wish to become professional investors.
@@dralfred2400 I would love to learn, You allow people to trade for you ? that's interesting , how safe is it ?
Wow I can't believe you guys are discussing about Mr Tony Alin berker, I once met him at a conference in California 2019, just before the pandemic. I can testify that is very good in trading..Highly recommended.
@@garnier3295 Well this not my first time of seeing this name on social platform. A CNBC news host spoke highly of this man and his trading strategies. Do you know him ? if yes , did you invest with him ?
1 of a kind way to show you don't know what to look for when purchasing a luxury home.
Just clicked on it and paused. Can't wait to see your video interpretation of this beautiful Japanese home!!!!
watching this tower be constructed when I first moved to NYC and now finally sharing a look inside the space is pretty damn cool
Ch Bhatti Ch Bhatti Ch
That open space would be a great place for meditation
regardless of how everything is done the presenter has to be commended for remembering all the detail of this tour. However, in today's world. This kind of money is just insane to justify the cost of what is a beautifully crafted piece of art. Just totally insane.
He just said "1000" for everything
Don’t even have words to describe how amazing that penthouse is
I am always wondering about the load capabilities of the floors in those buildings. I mean everyone packs it full of huge tables, bathtubs, stone floors and other very heavy stuff. Not to mention all the other floors. are those buildings constructed with this in mind or do interior designers have to take this in to consideration? Or doesn't floor load still matter with modern buildings?
Good question, I wonder too.
Interior designers do have to work with the building's construction managers for load balancing and things of that nature, but generally speaking, with modern buildings it isn't a concern.
The load per floor is not cumulative with other floors. The building’s steel structure holds the cumulative weight. Certainly there must be specifications about how much weight can be tolerated per floor - and with safety factors too. So even if every floor hits their maximum, the structure will be fine. And I’m sure that maximum is an outrageous number, like stacks of marble bathtubs 1 feet apart or something…
These buildings are capable of supporting huge transformers and boilers on various floors, things that weigh many times any piece of furniture you might get.
Gravity loading per square foot is still going to be the same number, slender building or not, but theres a catch. I think what baffles me more is how the structure would handle the wind load. And when I say structure, I dont just mean the building! Theres going to be some weird wind load effects. But if it sways by even an angle of a degree, the gravity loading goes eccentric really really fast. That building's foundation is probably designed against some insanely high overturning forces, i.e. toppling over, and I think that impresses me more than the building itself.
My immediate thought was how crappy the work setups are for a $135M apartment 😂. It's impressive but I wouldn't get it for $135M.
Same thoughts here, does not look like a home to live in for that price tag. Also looking at some other comments that point out that the building has some major flaws.
You and Enes need to do a video together ! I enjoy watching the both of y’all
Minimalism at its finest ! Perfection
this is the first apartment beyond 100M you've showed where the TASTE & LIVEABILITY of the HOME (not museum lol) was worth the price tag it comes with
Oh hell no, still not even close to the price tag, but other than that I agree with you.
I'd argue this is more of a museum than not... To each his own...
I don't find this place livable at all. Goes to show how we all view things.
It's really not.
Wonderful. Yakushima's wood, a unique item to possess indeed.❤️🇯🇵
Well said!!
Isn't that the same building that's falling apart 🤔
I was gonna mention that too.
Residents keep getting stuck in the elevators for hours at a time. And apparently it leaks water like a sieve.
Yes it is!!
I cant get over the price of this house, but its literal artwork.
Serious question. What is the escape route if there is a fire on the floors below you? I could never be that high.
Seconded. Without terraces, balconies and opening windows this would make me feel hella claustrophobic
If you could afford that place, you can afford a chopper that’s parked on the roof at all times 😃
@@itsnewzie I highly doubt that would ever happen. You're not the only tenant in the building after all.
Ooh yea... They ll provide you with steps, and you'd be forced to make it all the way down, I know that happened inburj khalifa, where my client lived..
@@arunkurian9367 There will be steps but as we all saw on 9/11, those stairs can be blocked by fire and no one can get to you.
Trully stunned, I am taking a lot of inspiration from the design, and fhe thoughts behind this space. I hope I can one day create a space as thoughtful, and calming as this. Thank you for the details, the filming, and just the way you made us experience this space as if we are touring with you.
Mind blowing aesthetic. Stunningly beautiful. So calm, structured simply and with exquisite finishes.
Japan 🇯🇵 🙇♂️
Wonderful tour, Erik. Comprehensive and very interesting. Thank you for your hard work.
I like how you are displaying the floor plans in the bottom right hand corner. Then marking off in red where you are at that moment. Nice touch. It sounds like you have come a long way now in your ten years there. From a 300 square foot apartment to what I would think a much bigger space now. Congrats for all your hard work! Your ambitions are good. Reap the rewards!
Wow! The filming and editing is really top on this one👍, makes you almost feel like you’re there. Keep up the good work!
I saw another tour of this place and I must say you did such an amazing job going through all the details and making us feel like we were there with you. Bravo
I am a big fan of Japanese design. “Less is more”. Not “more is more”. Simple yet strong design. Love that.
Neat! A $135 million IKEA showroom in the sky.