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Culture Design Entrepreneurship
Data Destinations Interiors The Luxury Issue
Quarterly
Compass
The Luxury Issue
The finer
things in life. Features
Entrepreneurship
A high-end real estate brokerage waxing lyrical about luxury 14
is nothing new. Our hope for this edition was to, instead, use its Perfect Attendants
On the frontlines of the new luxury,
pages to toss around some ideas, talk to our agent community,
these innovators are refining the
and draft our own definition. customer relationship with technology
What elements of the good life are distinctly modern? Who and the indispensable human touch.
do we revere in the luxury space? How does a company create
a memorable client experience? Data
For some of us, we found, luxury is beauty — tangible, 22
refined, impeccably crafted. Something worthy of passing Redeeming Features
down for generations. For others, luxury is innovation — speed, We asked our 800+ Compass
agents, spread across eight cities
precision, responsiveness. Service at a click. and 22 offices: What are the hottest
Both concepts are imbued in our company, which is built amenities of 2016 and beyond?
around sophisticated design and equally sophisticated
technology. We add to that powerful combination the Culture
unparalleled guidance of our agents from coast to coast.
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So whether you’re living large in a New York City high-rise, Master Class
retreating to a Colorado ranch, or weekending at a Hamptons Hailing from the world’s most exclusive
industries and privy to their hallowed
farmhouse, we hope you carve out some time to find those
traditions, Compass agents bring a
meaningful indulgences. Being alone in the park with a commitment to excellence to real
favorite novel or being surrounded by friends on a sunset sail. estate. Meet a few members of our
nationwide network.
Sunday drives, beachfront picnics, spontaneous adventures
to a new time zone and terrain.
Design
Summer is the season when longer days make room for
simple pleasures and the occasional splurge is even sweeter. 40
Garden Estate
In the tradition of New Jersey’s most
imaginative properties, one manor
inspires the season’s ease with a
houseful of modern indulgences.
Knowledge
51
Speaking Volumes
A book, a nice nook, and a little
solitude — sign us up. Read on for a
warm-weather reading list, curated by
our most prolific authors and readers.
Leadership
63
Time is the Last Luxury
Compass President Leonard Steinberg
lives by these five little words, whether
on or off the clock, advising clients in
Manhattan or taking five in Capri.
Hamptons : On the Market
Breathtaking landscapes, unprecedented
amenities, and striking design converge
in the Hamptons.
Interiors On the Market Boundaries
9 Top of the Line 3 Hamptons 32 Washington DC 4 Resident Expert
With a host of modern amenities, Breathtaking landscapes, Graceful lines, time-honored Discover the secrets of summer,
this East Hampton retreat invites unprecedented amenities, and touches, and fresh finishes from coast to coast, as
summer in from every angle. striking design converge in the characterize these premier recommended by the most
Hamptons. Capital homes. knowledgeable insiders — our
27 A Life Less Ordinary Compass agents.
Where the calls of Manhattan’s 8 Hamptons 48 Miami
most enviable renters are From modern marvels to timeless Dynamic silhouettes, lush 64 Insights
answered —14 suites within the forms, stunning architecture landscaping, and uncom- Explore the Compass
iconic Pierre Hotel. characterizes these East End promising views anchor South network around the nation.
estates. Florida’s on-the-water appeal.
57 Home on the Range
Sophisticated and graceful, this traditional estate has been updated
Comprising 35 acres of 13 New York City 54 Hamptons to perfection and is sited upon 1.4 pristine acres.
undulating Colorado hillside The city’s most prized properties Boasting traditional charm and A modern interpretation of a classic farmhouse, this stunning, newly-built home sits on
335 Mitchells Lane | Bridgehampton | 7 Bed | 7.5 Bath | $6,500,000
and glistening creek, this is the embody classic warmth and expansive proportions, the island’s a quiet street, convenient to East Hampton Village amenities and ocean beaches.
country compound perfected. endless contemporary comforts. finest homes exemplify coastal chic. EVAN KULMAN 917.453.0733 16 Palma Terrace | East Hampton Village Fringe | 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | $4,250,000
JAMES PETRIE, MAT T BURNS 631.830.2084
21 Los Angeles 56 Aspen
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Oceanside influence and visionary From Aspen’s iconic mountains
design inform the graceful ease to its serene valleys, these homes
of SoCal’s most stunning homes. take luxury living to new heights.
26 New York City 61 Los Angeles
Spectacular panoramas and Graceful lines, state-of-the-art
storied addresses define the materials, and intelligent design
city’s most luxurious listings. distinguish today’s most visionary
addresses.
40°56'09'' N
31 New York City
Featuring intelligent design and 62 New York City
exceptional finishings, these urban Dramatic dimensions and
abodes elevate everyday living. superlative views reign in
Manhattan’s most esteemed
residences.
Founder & Executive Senior Art Directors Senior Marketing & Contributors Printer Compass is a licensed real
Chairman Jeff Lai Creative Producer Caroline Campion, Symmetry Lithographers estate broker and abides by
Set on 2+ acres with tennis court and backing reserve,
Ori Allon Paul Vlachou Kyle Ranson-Walsh Jeremiah Chiu, Colin New York Equal Housing Opportunity
this stunning, 9,000-sqft± traditional is truly best in class.
Clark, Shaun Courtney, laws. All material presented
Founder & CEO Designers Creative Producers Matt Delphenich, Donna Paper herein is intended for 20 & 22 West Hills Court | Southampton | 7 Bed | 6.5 Bath | $5,500,000
Robert Reff kin Irina Anisimova Haley Marks Dotan, Alyssa Giacobbe, Printed with vegetable- informational purposes only.
BRYAN MIDL AM, VANESSA MOTHES 631.235.8545
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Camille Lilly Coordinator Berto Martínez, Brent FSC Certified changes in price, condition,
Chief Operating Officer Claire Moskal Jesslyn Guntur Moss, Lauren Naefe, Contains 30% Post- sale, or withdraw without
David Snider Courtney Schwabe Deborah Nall, Chadner Consumer Waste notice. No statement is
Andrew Rutledge Marketing & Advertising Navarro, Fran Parente, made as to accuracy of any
Head of Design Frances Yeoland Production Manager Christopher Ross, Victoria Typefaces description. All measurements
& Marketing Maddie Young Shannon O’Donnell Sampaio, Jenna Yankun, GT Pressura Mono, and square footages
Matt Spangler Emily York, Angela Yosten, Harmonia, and Tiempos are approximate. Exact
Advertising Associate Max Zambelli dimensions can be obtained
Editorial Director Stephanie Militello Reproduction without by retaining the services of
Amy Perry A special thank you permission is prohibited. an architect or engineer.
Social Media Strategist to our agents for their This is not intended to solicit
Content Strategist Jessica Scherlag insights and involvement Compass Headquarters property already listed.
Hannah McWilliams 90 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Social Media & Creative New York, NY 10011
Production Intern 212.913.9058 On 2.3-acre oceanfront with unobstructed views of Wainscott Pond, this retreat offers
Chelsea Mullen compass.com 3,500 square feet of living space, high ceilings, and large windows that enhance the vistas.
120 Beach Lane | Wainscott | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $21,500,000
THE PETRIE TEAM 516.885.9365
Famed architect Stanford White The Hamptons and
This exquisite three-acre estate, perched high atop the Montauk bluffs, designed the first cottages in an North Fork boast more
delivers sweeping ocean views from every room. exclusive association that would than 60 premium wineries
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Resident Expert
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Cruise the East End’s
most scenic routes
Summer’s Secrets from Coast to Coast “The optimal way to experience the diverse
Hamptons landscape is peering out your
windshield or a couple of rolled-down windows,” Luxuriate in verdant
describes Hamptons Broker Evan Kulman.
“With so many picturesque pathways to Prospect Park
choose from, here are a few I frequent “In Europe, communities congregrate at town squares; in Brooklyn,
in my classic car.” our parks are our gathering centers. On Saturdays, flock to the
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza. First, stock up on Long Island sweet
For the homes: “Whenever I’m in East Hampton, corn while it’s in season. Then step up to the Waffles & Dinges truck for
I make it a point to head down Mill Hill Lane. banana-and-Nutella-topped Liège waffles, and head for the benches
This quaint village road is lined with 300-year- of serene Bailey Fountain near the iconic archway. Later, make your way
old sycamore trees and charming, cedar- south through the park for a Brooklyn Lager from the Le Frak Center
shingled homes on manicured lots.” patio bar.” — Brooklyn Real Estate Salesperson Joe Ryan
For the beachfront: “Extending along
Southampton’s peninsula, Meadow Lane offers
breathtaking, open glimpses of bay and ocean.”
For the fields: “Hedges Lane is one of my
favorite detours in Sagaponack. The verdant
crops and distant ocean views contrasted
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against old farmhouses and freestanding barns
remind me of a bygone era.”
For the views: “The iconic, 77-year-old
Ferry Road bridge connects Sag Harbor and
North Haven and boasts dramatic panoramas
of the bay and cove on either side, always
causing me to marvel. It doesn’t hurt that
my favorite home store, the impeccable
Monc XIII, happens to be on the way!”
Stock your kitchen with the
Capital’s best supplies
Looking forward to al fresco gatherings? Stop by the
District’s culinary purveyors for gourmet essentials, as
curated by DC Realtor / Senior Vice President Jenn Smira.
Malibu photo by Christian Sorensen Hansen. Hamptons photo by Lauren Naefe.
DC
Prep Your Station: Grab Some Snacks: Get Cooking:
Hill’s Kitchen DC Markets Salt & Sundry
“This Capitol Hill “When entertaining “For festive
shop carries classic or attending an ingredients, I love
cookware as well event, I duck into Logan Circle
as quirky staples. Union Market for boutique Salt &
I buy my kebab the crowd-pleasing Sundry. I never leave
skewers and grill- Neopol Savory without Jack Rudy’s
LA
top cedar planks Smokery’s Smoked Small-Batch Tonic
here, but can’t resist Hummus and for fizzy cocktails
Spend a day on Malibu’s shores also picking up a Bowers Fancy Dairy and Lindera Farms
“Start your outing with a fried-egg and arugula sandwich at Malibu Farm on the pier. From there, pack up whimsical apron in Eastern Market Honey Vinegar for
some oversized Japanese-cotton towels by James Perse and Shade’s all-natural sunscreen and head for the on occasion for my for local Cherry homemade salad
bluff-backed sands of Little Dume. Surf, swim, play beach mahjong, and eventually welcome the evening daughter.” Glen Chevre.” dressings!”
with a dinner in the dunes. Fire up a hibachi and assemble a portable picnic table, canvassing it with a
Beacho tablecloth, vintage hurricane lamps, and lots of laughter.” — Malibu Estate Director Lily Harfouche
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Destinations Resident Expert
View Manhattan’s art scene in a new light Hit South Florida’s hottest scenes
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In a city of postcard-worthy views, some of its most striking vantages are less obvious, more “There’s no better way to beat the heat than Miami’s dynamic
C
NY
artistic. Here’s where NYC Associate Broker Julia Hoagland goes to gain perspective: nightlife venues. Make Fontainebleau your first stop — not
just because LIV is one of the liveliest spots, but because their
FROM THE GROUND ACROSS THE SKIES THROUGH A TIME-WARP lobby bar serves up the best drinks. Ask for Will. The Matador
“I love relaxing in Madison “I once represented the buyer “Prewar Manhattan wasn’t all Room, nestled into the Miami Beach Edition hotel, plays old-
Square Park and gazing of choreographer Tommy Tunes’ glamour. Cortlandt Alley is school hip-hop and serves a stellar Woodford Reserve Old
upward; this greenspace Park Avenue penthouse. I’d seen a Chinatown passage that Fashioned. Come sunset, head downstairs to the Basement
is uniquely surrounded by panoramas of Central Park, the epitomizes old New York: dark, for the town’s best DJs. Save the best for last — Bodega!
skyscrapers, including the East River, and Empire State labyrinthine, and gritty.” While Who knew the entrance to the coolest bar in South Beach flies
Flatiron, rather than a mix of building , but never all at once.” strolling the three-block stretch, under the radar as a standard taqueria? Access the speakeasy
short and tall structures.” Swing For a next-best experience, pause at the city’s smallest art through its mock restroom. If you don’t know it’s there, you’d
by for a limited-time glimpse head to the Metropolitan space, Mmuseumm. It’s a former stroll right past.” — Miami Real Estate Advisor Denver Bright
of American sculptor Martin Museum of Art’s roof for freight elevator with rotating
Puryear’s installation “Big Bling.” Insta-worthy uptown scapes. exhibits of found objects.
Cycle Colorado’s most
rewarding roadways
“Aspen boasts some of the country’s greatest Score the best
Miami photo by Mary Beth Koeth.
mountain biking, but the road cycling scene
S
scoops in SoCal
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is heralded by enthusiasts worldwide as well.
AS
Set atop the most photographed mountains “After a jaunt on the Venice boardwalk, my family dips
in North America, Maroon Bells (simply into Salt & Straw for ice cream; they use ingredients from Savor the
called ‘The Bells’) is an 8.4-mile climb with a
4% grade and an approximate 1,630-foot
around the state: LA’s Massey Honey Co., Oxnard, CA-
grown strawberries, and lavender from Central Coast
New England sounds
elevation gain. Its sister ride, Castle Creek, Lavender Farm. I swear by their Rhubarb Crumble. of summer
runs parallel, and while it’s not as steep, it is Sourced from the Los Angeles Farmers’ Market, the stalks
Cambridge and Boston are rich
longer and arguably as picturesque. Up for are poached in orange juice and cinnamon until they’re
in musical events, and warmer
a challenge? When the locals brave both deliciously tender. Join their Pint Club for a sampling of
temps provide endless opportunity
Castle Creek and The Bells on the same day, five flavors a month, shipped to your door!”
for open-air enjoyment.
it’s called ‘The Double Dip.’ Want to go even — LA Estate Director Diana Braun
steeper? Independence Pass is not for the
IF YOU LIKE CLASSICAL
faint of heart — or lungs or legs for that matter.
Between Tanglewood performances,
The fourth highest paved road in Colorado,
LA
the Boston Pops plays its annual
it is definitely an exhilarating ride.”
Independence Day concert at the
— Aspen Managing Director Steven Shane
Hatch Shell, a historic venue on the
Charles River Esplanade.
IF YOU LIKE GLOBAL
Pack a picnic blanket and head to
the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on
Wednesday evenings for Concerts
in the Courtyard, a weekly series
with a diverse range of styles: Irish
Escape the Beltway for the coast instrumentals, Ethiopian drums,
Appalachian folk.
DC
Washington DC residents looking for a getaway enjoy the season’s most idyllic
activities along the mid-Atlantic, attests DC Realtor Ellie Shorb. Depending on IF YOU LIKE JAZZ
your level of commitment, here's where she suggests finding some fun in the sun. In September, Berklee College of
Music holds the Berklee Beantown
Jazz Festival; it’s like a Back Bay
FOR A TWO-HOUR JAUNT... FOR A THREE-HOUR JOURNEY... FOR THE LONG HAUL... block party, spanning three stages.
The cobblestoned Chesapeake Bay village Delaware’s Rehoboth Beach pairs sand A few Saturdays away, and you might be
of St. Michael, Maryland, is steeped in and surf with boardwalk culture, nightlife, ready to invest in a year-round retreat on — Boston Managing Director
history and brims with culture. Plan to visit and tax-free shopping. While you’re Maryland’s century-old enclave Gibson John Petrowsky
on August 14th for the annual Watermen’s there, stop by the original brewery of craft Island, just 60 minutes from the metro area.
Appreciation Day and enjoy all-you-can- purveyor Dogfish Head to sample this Think osprey-dotted ponds, afternoon
eat steamed crabs, live music, and a summer’s seasonal suds, Festina Peche. crabbing, secret beaches, and pristine trails
raucous boat-docking contest. within a private, 1,000-acre community.
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Interiors
Hamptons : On the Market
From modern marvels to timeless forms,
stunning architecture characterizes
these East End estates.
Top of
the Line
A secluded 2.1-acre lot serves as the backdrop of this sensational
Resolution:4-designed residence, offered pre-construction.
Beautifully landscaped property includes a main house, four outbuildings, 492 Wainscott Harbor Road | Sagaponack | 6 Bed | 7.5 Bath | $4,495,000
outdoor entertainment areas, pool, and apple orchards.
466 Further Lane | East Hampton | 7 Bed | 9.5 Bath | $22,500,000 CAROLINE SARRAF, TOM MACNIVEN 631.871.6104
THE PETRIE TEAM 516.885.9365
72°18'15'' W
40°56'09'' N
Sophisticated and sun-drenched, this linear beach house occupies
1.4 acres a mere block from the ocean.
34 Erica's Lane | Sagaponack | 5 Bed | 7.5 Bath | $7,995,000
GINGER THOERNER, DEBBY KOSTER 646.322.7861
Designed by award-winning architect Stuart Narofsky, this new home
combines modern details with the area's aesthetic tradition.
14 Fieldview Lane | East Hampton | 5 Bed | 7.5 Bath | $5,495,000
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Andy Warhol’s East Hampton home
hosted guests like Jacqueline Kennedy
The Hamptons boast
two of the top 10 golf
This exquisite, newly-constructed mansion boasts sweeping gables and a convenient
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Words: Hannah McWilliams
Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, and Halston. courses in the country. 3 Maple Avenue | Southampton | 6 Bed | 5.5 Bath | $2,995,000 Images: Fran Parente
CYNTHIA BARRET T, VICTORIA SHTAINER 917.865.9917
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Interiors Top of the Line
Previous page: Linear cedar Above: A state-of-the-
planks form a striking art kitchen boasts sleek
silhouette against the azure Gaggenau appliances and
East Hampton sky. Poggenpohl cabinetry.
Left: Spacious windows Below left: Carrera marble
invite verdant farmland sinks and a sculptural tub
views and sunlight into the infuse the master suite
contemporary living spaces. with serenity.
Tradition courses through Long Island’s East End, imbuing separate wing and function. The foyer, banked by
this corner of the country with not only history, but expansive glass doors, opens in one direction to private
heritage. The bountiful agriculture that sustained living quarters; the entertaining spaces to the other.
its original inhabitants is evidenced to this day by acres “The home elicits the best of contemporary details
of vineyards. Gatsby-scale soirées still make summer and traditional elements,” observes its developer
evenings glitter. And the region’s farmhouses only grow Avi Telyas of the layout, which retains fluidity while
more distinguished as visionaries iterate on the features preserving distinct spaces. “It respects conventional
Hamptons homeowners have cherished for generations. notions of domesticity, just as it upholds the optimism
Conceived by acclaimed New York-based architect Stuart of modern design.”
“Its natural light and openness Narofsky, the Gables House of East Hampton is among the Spanning an impressive 1,000 square feet, the tranquil
are augmented by plentiful windows best-executed of these. Riffing on the familiar geometry master suite is outfitted with a walk-in closet and an
its name suggests, the home marries the textures of an exquisite bath with a sculptural stone bathtub and ash-and-
and well-executed sight lines
Edward Hopper painting with the modernity of cedar, Carrera-marble vanities. Further encouraging this wing’s
from every room.” metal, and glass. cocoon-like appeal is exclusive access to a second-floor
“The home was conceived and designed to celebrate the space, easily converted into a meditation or yoga studio,
Tyler Mattson
natural environment,” says Compass agent Tyler Mattson, home office, or library. Connected by an interior skylight,
referencing the pristine plot of farmland upon which it sits. the bedroom below benefits from additional light, while
“Its natural light and openness are augmented by plentiful the second story enjoys an aerial view of the pristine
windows and well-executed sight lines from every room.” lawn and treeline below.
Designed in equal parts to serve as restful retreat Should you turn left at the home’s entrance, you will
and convivial gathering space, the house is seamlessly encounter a state-of-the-art kitchen, outfitted with sleek
subdivided, with each of its three gables comprising a Gaggenau appliances and Poggenpohl cabinetry.
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Interiors
New York City : On the Market
Top: Natural materials lend
fluidity and grace, from a floating
staircase to a skylit landing.
Below: A thoroughly modern
The city’s most prized properties
interpretation of the classic embody classic warmth and endless
farmhouse, Narofsky’s Gables
House seamlessly blurs tradition contemporary comforts.
with innovative design.
“ This home represents a true labor of love,” observes
fellow Compass agent Brian Buckhout, “as evidenced by
the consideration and quality of its finishings.” Directly
adjacent is a dining room spacious enough to accommodate
parties of 16, resulting in a streamlined dinner service of
which the culinary-inclined would only dream.
Also housed in this central wing is the light-flooded
living area, designed to proffer views of the lush environs
on every side. From here, a glass stairway leads to four
additional bedrooms, each boasting a private balcony and
en suite bathroom, while below the home’s lower level
provides room enough to house a 20-seat theater, home Featuring three generous outdoor spaces and three interior living areas, this duplex
apartment is perfectly appointed for large-group entertaining.
gym, or wine cellar — the choice is yours. Architecturally unique and eminently livable, a three-story, single-family home
123 East 75th Street | Upper East Side | 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | $4,950,000
The third and final wing is occupied by a spacious benefits from thoughtful, modern renovations and incredible outdoor space.
KYLE W. BL ACKMON 646.798.8898 48 Tiffany Place | Columbia Street Waterfront | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $3,000,000
garage, accessible from the living space as well as the
LINDSAY BARRET T 646.633.1092
grounds, where a sunken stone patio awaits, and further
73°59'37'' W
afield, a pristine gunnite pool.
A true marriage of tradition and innovation, this modern
farmhouse positions East Hampton in its finest light.
16 Fieldview Lane, East Hampton
Offered exclusively by Tyler Mattson and Brian Buckhout of Compass
40°44'11'' N
This perfectly renovated and light-filled duplex combines the best of townhouse living
with all of the services and amenities of one of Manhattan’s finest condominiums.
170 East End Ave | Upper East Side | 3 Bed | 4 Bath | $7,750,000
JOSHUA WESOKY, STEVE DAWSON 646.455.3781
Incredibly rare opportunity to combine a mint condition prewar penthouse with its
neighbor, creating a grand full floor home with wrap terraces and panoramic views.
470 West 24th Street | Chelsea | 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | $16,500,000
JOSHUA WESOKY, STEVE DAWSON 646.455.3781
Three exposures and wraparound Manhattan vistas elevate New York City restaurants claim Bergdorf Goodman occupies
this Park Avenue home, located in a full-service condominium. the highest total of Michelin the former Vanderbilt family
45 Park Avenue | Murray Hill | 3 Bed | 4 Bath | $5,395,000 stars in the United States. mansion on Fifth Avenue.
FIONA DUMAS 646.322.5489
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Art Bringing a fresh eye to
Technology art-collecting: anywhere, anytime
Travel Mick Rock, Paddle8 has teamed up
Interiors Paddle8 with tastemakers like Vogue creative-
director-at-large Grace Coddington
Dining and fashion consultant Andy Spade
to either deaccession parts of their
own collections or handpick pieces for
auctions of their favorite artists’ works.
As art sales soar to record-breaking site, which features an intuitive, “It’s very high-touch,” says Stefany
heights, auction houses have replaced content-rich interface and showcases Morris (at right), head of fine art
arenas, hosting a new breed of art primarily within the $1,000 to auctions and former director at New
spectator sport: Watching as one $100,000 range — what they see as the York’s Waterhouse & Dodd gallery.
billionaire’s astronomical bid for a white space between where eBay ends She points out that, in addition to
Picasso or Warhol tops another’s. But and traditional auction houses begin. the company’s strength as a digital
is there a place in this world for those Five years in, their hunch has enterprise, it can still act like an
with slightly more modest tastes? And been affirmed: Paddle8 sold $70 analog broker.
is there a way to participate without million worth of art in 2015, doubling
trekking to Manhattan’s Upper East sales from 2014, while bringing on “We’ve taken the best parts
Side at 4pm on a Thursday? juggernauts like artist Damien Hirst as of the gallery, advisory,
These were the questions Alexander an investor and gallerist David Zwirner and auction environments
Gilkes (a former chief auctioneer as a board member. and wrapped them into one.”
Perfect at Phillips), Aditya Julka (a biotech
entrepreneur), and Osman Khan
The key to their success? Appealing
to an underserved type of buyer: Thanks to the site’s e-commerce
Attendants
(formerly of Goldman Sachs) sought tech-savvy, affluent, still honing their experience — VP of engineering
to address when they co-founded the tastes, and probably younger than the Ramsay Stirling II (at left) oversees
virtual auction house Paddle8. The average Sotheby’s or Bonham’s goer. In the under-the-hood mechanisms
three launched a slick platform where addition to holding themed auctions for a seamless flow from browsing
members could place a bid anytime that cover the gamut from KAWS Star to shipping — buyers who wish to
by computer or mobile phone. The Wars memorabilia to iconic stills remain discreet can purchase artworks
auctions operate in real time on the of David Bowie from photographer without ever seeing or talking to
another person. On the other hand, if
an aesthete wants the kind of intimate
Photos by Kyle Knodell courtesy of Paddle8
relationship a gallery provides,
Paddle8 schedules in-person viewings
Our agents are not just or orchestrates private sales, as it did
knowledgeable sales people, for the sole copy of the Wu-Tang Clan
but Compass’ best brand album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
ambassadors and most trusted As Morris says, “We’ve taken the
stewards. On the frontlines of the best parts of the gallery, advisory, and
new luxury, these innovators are auction environments and wrapped
similarly refining the customer them into one.” — CR
relationship with technology and
the indispensable human touch.
Founded 2011
Headquarters NYC’s East Village,
Words: LA’s Arts District, and the Mayfair
Christopher Ross section of London
Alyssa Giacobbe # of site members 800k across
Chadner Navarro 90 countries
Caroline Campion Highest-selling piece $900k for a
Images: 40-inch steel egg by Jeff Koons
Colin Clark Average auction length Two weeks
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listening,” says Lakin. Most critically, all are reviewed in
advance by on-staff scouts. “We don’t sell anything that we
Pulling up anchor on don’t experience and love personally,” says Lakin, who’s hit
the luxury boating scene five continents himself since last December.
Sailo “Often, luxury is a feeling —
of being alone, of being in total awe.
We make that happen.”
They take a similarly critical eye towards hiring, seeking
scouts with a curious worldview and heightened attention
There are few things as pleasurable — and forebodingly to detail: Does the hotel staff take note of food restrictions
expensive — as skidding across an ocean bay on a first- without being reminded? Are layovers hassle-free? Clients
rate yacht or sailboat. Luckily, the onset of the sharing Transporting body, mind, and come mostly from urban centers — New York, LA, and
economy has introduced an age in which spending a night
in a penthouse or summoning a private driver is no longer
spirit in a single excursion Miami are top markets, aided by a partnership with Soho
House that includes a lecture series and group trips—and
Epic Road
a novelty. And now, thanks to Sailo, the barriers to entry all itineraries start with an old-fashioned phone call.
that once surrounded a nautical lifestyle are falling as After that, Epic Road works with on-the-ground
well. Seeking to modernize and democratize the largely operators, who’ll serve as local contacts, to build and refine
arcane boat rental industry, this online peer-to-peer service the schedule based on the client’s budget. (All expenses are
connects captains and vessel owners with prospective handled in advance, which means no waiting around for the
mariners with the click of a mouse. check — ever.) Destinations span the globe; Africa, Asia, and
Founded by four boat-loving friends (two of whom Let’s be honest: Anyone with WiFi can plan a vacation. the Arctic are well-trod territories, and they’re introducing
graduated from Columbia’s School of Business), the But when friends Mark Lakin and Marc Chafiian itineraries in South America later this year.
company makes registered yachts, catamarans, speedboats, ditched corporate gigs in philanthropy and investment “We look at luxury a little differently,” says scout Kelsey
and skiffs available to rent in waterfront destinations along management to launch luxury travel outfitter Epic Road, Bent (below right). “Often, luxury is a feeling — of being
the Atlantic (New York City, Hamptons, Miami) and abroad the plan was to sell perspective, not just posh hotel rooms. alone, of being in total awe. We make that happen.” — AG
(Greece and the Virgin Islands) via a simple interface. Lakin and Chafiian knew from their own experiences
The Sailo team first vets the insurance info, client
“The exhilaration of being out on the that the most transformative trips were intimate,
reviews, and credentials of its boat owners and captains
water — there’s just nothing else like it. immersive, and gave back in some way. “I don’t think any
We want to make that experience more
to ensure quality control, encouraging owners to post honeymooners ever said, ‘Let’s go strap satellite collars on
accessible to more people.”
photos and descriptions that highlight what’s unique about big cats in South Africa,’” says Lakin (below left). “But that’s
their crafts, as Airbnb users do with their homes. The the moment that’ll define what that trip meant to them.”
platform then facilitates what can be a time-consuming The duo created Epic Road to provide that type of off-
process, allowing prospective boaters to compare prices with her family in the Mediterranean. “We want to make the-grid, out-of-the-ordinary travel to seekers of adventure,
and features. Choose how long to rent (from a few hours that experience more accessible to more people.” authenticity, and meaning. Calling on connections Lakin
to a week or more) and from what port, decide between Most of the Sailo staff members also have strong built through his nonprofit past, the team opens doors that
captained or unattended vessels, and you’re ready to book. connections to the life aquatic. Cofounder and CEO Adrian would otherwise remain closed to tourists.
“The exhilaration of being out on the water — there’s just Gradinaru developed a passion for cruising the waters of On their excursions, high-threadcount sheets, five-star
nothing else like it,” says cofounder and head of marketing San Francisco while working there as an engineer, while accommodations, and Wine Spectator-approved bottles
Delphine Braas (above right), who grew up chartering boats Graham Mellen (at left), head of business development and are bolstered by such life-altering, verge-of-extinction
partnerships, rents his own sailboat through the site (a sleek experiences as snorkeling with bowhead whales in Canada,
pocket cruiser from New England’s heritage boatmaker riding alongside Kazakh horsemen in Mongolia, or hiking
Founded 2014
Headquarters Midtown Manhattan
Sparkman & Stephens). glaciers with a Norwegian climate-change scientist.
# of watercraft currently online 1,600+ Unlike more disruptive startups, Sailo benefits pre- “My relationships have made possible a 10-on-10 soccer
Largest rental craft 152-foot megayacht in Miami existing members of its industry rather than posing a threat; match between clients and a Malawian tribe and tea at the
# of Americans to hit the water this year 87 million+
it brings new business to captains rather than diverting home of a master bamboo weaver in Kyoto,” says Lakin.
clients away. And as the team plans to expand with additional All trips are private, and no two are the same — not
ports along the Mediterranean and a mobile app, it is well- necessarily because they wouldn’t repeat a journey, but
Photo by Mark Lakin courtesy of Epic Road
aligned with a new concept of luxury that places a premium because “things are always changing, if you’re really
on experience over material — a perfect trade-off when it
comes to boats, which are famously underused assets.
Founded 2011
“You can go out on a top-notch sailboat at sunset for
Photo courtesy of Sailo
Headquarters NYC’s West Village
less than $100 a person,” says Braas. “People spend that in Countries scouted 134
a restaurant. Instead they could be lounging on the bow, Miles flown by founders and scouts
since launch 500,000+
sipping rosé with the skyline as their backdrop.” — CR
Compass Quarterly 16 17Entrepreneurship Perfect Attendants
Rolling out the red carpet for all
schedules, scopes, and design styles
Homepolish
Most start-ups share a goal: to Giphy) under a virtually unheard-of
democratize an industry by providing pricing structure. Creatives like Tali
consumers with more options. For Roth (at right) and Kevin Clark (at left)
Homepolish, shaking up the world of are available for either a single-day
interiors meant doing away with the three-hour session or for 10+ hours
air of exclusivity that shrouds it and over the course of a project. How those
putting discerning design first. hours are spent is up to the client:
Just a few years ago, crafting your solving a specific aesthetic quandary,
perfect space with the guidance unearthing that one perfect missing
of an interiors firm was often cost- piece, or helming a gut renovation.
prohibitive and unwieldy. After Homepolish has a physical
Stanford grad and high-end interior presence nationwide, including in New Orders are then managed by a separate
designer Noa Santos did for Buzzfeed York, DC, and LA, where designers team, freeing designers to focus on
alum Will Nathan what none of his can meet clients in person; otherwise, what they do best.
contemporaries would — decorate “We make design accessible to
his Chelsea apartment on a limited “It’s not about the right paint color people who wouldn't have engaged
budget — the pair saw an opportunity. or pillow. We collaborate with the services of a firm otherwise,” says
“A decade ago people didn’t have access clients to create an environment Roth. “If budget or time is tight, we
to design resources available today, so that invites them to come home.” may only meet once or twice in person
they paid for that information,” Santos and spend the rest of the project
explains. “Now most of the info is free; they harness the power of video chats, sharing ideas over phone and email.”
we only want our clients to pay for a phone calls, even Pinterest boards to By working with mostly up-and-
wonderful service.” hash out every detail of a job. comers, the company has also created
They realized that vision in The startup further streamlines an exciting destination for aspiring
Homepolish, a platform that pairs the experience by bringing parts of the talent. Says Clark, “As emerging
designers with residential and process in-house, such as partnerships creatives, we are given opportunities
commercial clients (think startups that offer client discounts, whether on a to take risks, creating spaces that
like Classpass and Instacart, Blue Blu Dot lounge chair or a hand-knotted embody new ways to live and new
Apron and Betterment, Google and rug from Dwell Studio. ideas of what a home can mean.”
With more than 500 designers
in its arsenal — whose portfolios are
beautifully showcased online for
easy perusal — Homepolish doesn’t
subscribe to one style. Clark adds,
“It’s not about the right paint Color or
Photos by Kyle Claire Esparros courtesy of Homepolish
a pillow. We collaborate with clients
to create an environment that invites
them to come home, use the space,
and be happy in it.” — CN
Founded 2012
Headquarters The NoMad section of NYC
# of spaces designed 10k homes and offices
Series A funding raised in 2016 $20 million
Compass Quarterly 18 19Entrepreneurship
Los Angeles : On the Market
Oceanside influence and visionary
design inform the graceful ease
of SoCal's most stunning homes.
Adding a dash of fun
to fine dining
The Modern
Upon first approaching the understated entrance of
The Modern — the double Michelin-starred restaurant at
New York City’s Museum of Modern Art — a guest might
understandably feel a bit intimidated. The low-key signage
(“Is this the place?”), the sinuous passageway that recalls
a Scandinavian subway tunnel, the blaring midtown noise
that suddenly falls away as you approach the dining room. This tri-level masterpiece features a fluid design with great open spaces,
But at the front desk a warm, attentive greeting is clean lines, soaring ceilings, and walls of glass.
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“If your employees are
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will go forth into the
dining room.”
34°04'00.27'' N
Founded 2005
in fact, returning home, having launched his New York City
Location Midtown Manhattan career as its chef de partie. “I’ve been drawn to Danny,” says
# of stars bestowed by Bissell, “because he believes if your employees are happy,
The New York Times 3
# of restaurants and bars
that feeling will go forth into the dining room.”
in Danny Meyer’s empire 14 A meaningful approach to both employee and guest has
# of total James long been the centerpiece of Meyer’s business philosophy,
Beard Awards 26
an ethos that informs their no-tipping policy, a recent
transition Bissell and his team have shepherded and a Remodeled top to bottom by renowned California architect
Barbara Bestor in 2014, this house is the epitome of California cool.
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cavatelli. Elsewhere, a family relaxes on leather sofas after a to-bottom rebranding of The Modern, including hiring
day perusing Basquiats and Warhols, munching on smoked the restaurant’s first wine director and a dedicated
salmon sliders. Once you continue on to the dining room, florist, who softens the cool, reflective space with locally-
the vibe becomes more serene as it overlooks the Miró- and grown foliage and flowers. “We cannot get caught up in
Picasso-dotted sculpture garden. the fact that we are part of the MoMA,” attests Bissell.
The Modern combines the excitement and elevated “We have to stand alone.” That means iterating, whether
experience of a fine dining destination with the ambience of tweaking the popular Tarte Flambée or developing closer
a neighborhood brasserie. Where midtown regulars and out- ties with their farmers.
of-towners, the glitterati and the galleristas, walk-ins and As The Modern continues to innovate into its second
reservation-holding parties are given the same welcome. decade, Bissell and his team hope to balance high and low, French Country influence and verdant landscaping imbue this gracious
This is the vision Abram Bissell has striven to achieve since creating an environment where you can dine on roasted mansion with continental elegance.
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Before his arrival, Bissell (at left) skyrocketed through as if you’re enjoying it in a favorite hangout. “We put the
the kitchens of the inventively upscale mainstays Eleven customer first,” remarks Bissell. “If there’s a beloved dish
Madison Park and NoMad. But when Danny Meyer — CEO that’s been taken off the menu, email me! I always say,
of the Union Square Hospitality Group, which runs The ‘Just let me know when you’re coming in, and we’ll take The priciest jewelry to ever grace LA has a higher
Tucked away at the end of a long driveway, this cozy traditional is extremely private the Oscars red carpet is a $20 million concentration of
Modern — asked him to oversee this institution, Bissell was, care of you.’” — CC and has incredible views of the city, mountains, and Hollywood sign. Harry Winston necklace, designed luxury cars on the
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R EDEE M I NG F E AT U R E S RADIANT FLOORING
Looking to upgrade
your underfoot
experience? Choose Solid wood Carpet Engineered
MAX EFFICIENCY
Laminate is Porcelain,
LOW-ENERGY LIVING your surfacing planks may insulates wood’s both thin and stone, and
carefully — certain shrink and the warmth, cross-ply dense, so heat tile conduct
Increase your home’s efficiency and cut warp when reducing construction permeates heat better
types heat feet more exposed to the heating increases it damage- than all other
down on costs by employing a host of
efficiently than others. heat efficiency durability free materials
As technology advances and the epitome of grandeur; today, a aspiring to) modern convenience? intelligent innovations.
aesthetics evolve, so, too, do the dedicated concierge or doorman The responses we received ranged
standards by which we measure continues to be held in high regard. from timeless attributes — panoramic
luxury. The expansive gardens Catering to the desires of today’s views and at-home spas — to more
30° 4M+ 25 %
that for centuries held court now most discerning tastemakers, technical developments surrounding
have a formidable rival in the form Compass agents are at the forefront healthier, more intelligent homes.
of vertiginous penthouse terraces. of these housing trends. And so, to The following pages highlight the
Similarly, as the homes of the elite glean insight into what drives today’s trends currently ruling residential
rise ever higher, subterranean buyers, we polled more than 800 real estate. Read on as we identify The angle at which solar panels The average saved in energy
The number of smart thermostats
wine cellars have given way to members of our agent community, the most esteemed amenities and must be positioned for maximum (like Nest) sold nationwide in costs by homeowners with radiant
artful, above-ground storage. Other spread across eight markets and 22 forecast their future. efficiency. The amount you can 2015, representing more than flooring compared with traditional,
domestic proclivities haven’t offices. Our query: Which features expect to save on your energy bills 40% of the 10 million total forced-air heating systems. (Plus,
by installing them? Coincidentally, purchased. By next year they will heated flooring reduces allergen
changed as markedly. Centuries and services are most essential Words: Shaun Courtney another 30—percent, that is. probably account for half. concentration!)
ago, a legion of household staff was among buyers demanding (or just Illustrations: Jeff Hunt
2016’S TOP AMENITIES OPEN-AIR SPACES
1. Radiant flooring, a
favorite of Roman
1. HEATED FLOORS 6. Whether for privacy
(a personal elevator
Between 2011 and 2013,
Americans spent more
in their outdoor spaces,
incorporating furniture,
1
2
1.S LEEPING
AREAS
emperors, is making a in a large building) 11%
comeback for obvious or mobility (an in- than $26 billion on wood-burning ovens, even
reasons (warm feet) home elevator in a remodeling out-of-home outdoor showers to extend FIRE PITS 2.SHOWERS
and less apparent
(energy efficiency and
2. SUPERIOR STAFFING multi-story residence),
elevators are in
areas like patios, terraces,
swimming pools, and
the usable space. Based
on the American Society of
75% 3 29%
3.REFRIGERATORS
fewer allergens). high-demand and
other yard improvements. Landscape Architects’ 2016 31%
command top dollar.
As homeowners seek survey results, here are their WIFI
2. From on-call drivers to
24-hour concierges,
3. ELEVATED WINE STORAGE 7. Soaking tubs, saunas,
to downsize without predictions for this year’s CONNECTIVITY
66%
4 4.SOUND
SYSTEMS
40%
massage tables, and downgrading, they invest most-requested upgrades.
staff to help with
whatever, whenever, more, once reserved
5.OUTDOOR
for five-star hotels, are
TOP-TIER FITNESS FACILITY
is more necessity HEATERS
than luxury for high- 4. increasingly de rigueur 5
47%
end buyers. in private residences.
8. Buyers seek the
PRISTINE PANOR AMAS
PRISTINE PANORAMAS
3. No longer relegated
to stark, windowless
5. convenience of an
energy-efficient home
cellars, wine is the
that cares for itself,
centerpiece of
from self-cooling on Did you know that a protected view in urban planning-speak is called a “The proliferation of new, mixed-use high-rises in traditionally low-scale
modern homes where
warm days to auto-
EXCLUSIVE ELEVATOR ACCESS
viewshed? The visual equivalent of a watershed, they often define their Boston brings with it buyers who place great value in a view, from Boston
custom displays are 6. adjusting the window cities. Buyers will pay a premium for an iconic vista; to ensure yours will Harbor to Boston Common.” — Jennifer Titus, Boston Vice President
crafted of steel and
blinds as the sun sets.
marble. stand the test of time, seek out these well-preserved vantage points.
9. Forget the guest
4. A lone treadmill and
handful of free weights
7. SPA RETREATS bedroom and the
In LA, views of the Mulholland Scenic Views of the US Capitol building from key
LA
DC
sleeper sofa; offer
no longer suffices as visitors a cottage of Parkway are protected. The city requires that sites are protected. In fact, architects were
a home gym. Today’s their own, and they’ll homes and development along the parkway recently forced to lop off an entire floor
buyers want private are set back from the road, shrouded with from a proposed new development because
INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
stay awhile. (Like it
pools, boxing studios, 8. or not.) native vegetation, and are designed “to fit it would obstruct sight lines of the city’s
and rooftop yoga and blend into the site.” famed monument.
decks.
10. A growing desire
GRACIOUS GUEST QUARTERS
to incorporate
9.
Boston photo by Christopher Churchill
5. A view of something environment into daily
beautiful – Central life is best-evidenced Landmarked scenery include places like More than 8,000 properties are protected
NYC
BOSTON
Park, the Pacific by outdoor rooms, Central Park, Prospect Park, Riverside Park, by Boston’s Landmarks Commission and the
Ocean, stunning complete with carpets, and Riverside Drive. If you secure a home city’s nine local historic district commissions.
architecture – is
priceless.
10. OPEN-AIR SPACES furniture, even brick
ovens and showers.
that looks out on one of these, the odds are
in your favor that you’ll be keeping that view.
For a home—and ’hood—legally guaran-
teed to retain its charm, seek out these
perfectly-preserved zones.
Compass Quarterly 22 23Data Redeeming Features
TOP-TIER FITNESS FACILITIES A HOME THAT GROWS
Luxury buyers are considering the future implications LOOKING AHEAD
Workout trends vary from market to market. Zeroing in on these differences, Jay Wright, of today’s real estate investments, paying for a
founder of athletic design firm The Wright Fit, has tailored fitness facilities for some of lasting view or buying homes with the flexibility to
—
the foremost residential buildings around the world. From Santa Monica to Manhattan,
accommodate changing lifestyles. As developers strive to improve their
his company’s high-end blueprints run $1,000 per square foot before the cost of
equipment and cater to each community’s distinct needs. Check out some of the offerings, once-revolutionary features are
special requests his company has catered to in Compass markets around the country. “There is a huge demand for elevators in multistory being pushed to the next level.
homes. For a couple who is retiring but not necessarily Here, a peek at what the future holds.
looking to downsize, an elevator equates to a
bigger home that can be enjoyed for years to come.”
— Sheila Mooney, DC Vice President DOORMAN 2.0
NYC ELEVATING THE EXPERIENCE
Before long, robots may
replace human staffers,
Private elevators are found in only one out of every as previewed by the
YOGA STUDIO
10,000 listings in the US. As more people opt to “age-in- automated valets
CYCLING CENTER place,” homes that facilitate multi-floor living without the within a Zaha Hadid-
INDOOR POOL nuisance of stairs are selling for a premium. designed building in
NYC’s West Chelsea.
IN-LAW INVESTMENTS
LA MIAMI
“When time is your most valuable asset,
having your pool or fitness facility be one In 2012, 18.1% of the US population lived in multi–
elevator stop away is invaluable.” generational family households – double the number that
—Kyle W. Blackmon, NYC Associate Broker ELEVATORS PULL RANK
lived in such households in 1980 – and homes that include
guest apartments are currently priced 60% higher than
OUTDOOR PILATES DECK CARDIO LAB In the near future,
homes without them.
TENNIS COURT MEDITATION GARDEN elevators will self-
BEACH VOLLEYBALL OUTDOOR POOL regulate their service,
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
prioritizing those riders
The new development race is for air rights as the space
“We have incredible demand for private, “My clients prefer one-on-one personal headed to the pent-
single-sport facilities in Beverly Hills. training whether it be poolside or on above plots can trade for 50 to 60 percent of what house and higher floors.
Forget the converted basement as the rooftop of their bayfront home. Today, the earth beneath would claim. Not only do air rights
an exercise space; give me a premier boxing custom homes come with spas and steam rooms give developers the room to build taller, they also
ring with full basketball court.” for a whole-body fitness experience.”
guarantee showstopping views for decades to come by
—Victoria Massengale, LA Estate Director —Bobby Jones, Miami Founding Agent
requiring neighboring properties give up their right to
build skyward. SMART HOMES UP THEIR IQ
By 2022, a typical
family home could
FROM HOTEL TO HOME Do the Math contain 500+ smart
The average guest house tacks $98,000 onto a devices, says iControl
property’s asking price. Divide that by your city’s Network’s State of the
Services and amenities once reserved MAKE TIME FOR TREATMENTS arrived in luxury homes. One of the median nightly hotel rate to quantify the investment. Smart Home report.
for the world’s utmost resorts have The spa offerings of upscale hotels country’s top designers of high-end
made their way into households have become less of a perk and wine storage, Christine Hawley, only
more of a regime. Making space to takes on three or four custom cellars a
around the country. Gain a glimpse
accommodate your in-home masseuse year at about $500,000 per project. T H E AV E R A G E H O T E L C O S T
SKYLINES SHIFT
into the trends homeowners are
or manicurist will cost much more than
importing after the vacation ends. your standard shower and commode, FULL-SERVICE LIVING
though: A private spa bathroom comes The staff-to-resident ratio at one new As urban space
“My clients are not just buying property; Los Angeles building is one per every grows scarce, prefab
in at $600 per square foot compared
they are maintaining a lifestyle. Busy, structures – like those
to $175 for the average bathroom. five apartments. These dedicated
sophisticated buyers expect in-house service IN L A IN N YC IN B O S IN D C IN MIA of NYC–based firm
dynamos can book you a table for
staff like you find at the best hotels and
VISIBLE VINTAGE dinner, call you a cab, and clean your Gluck+ – will stack atop
restaurants.”
Once top-tier restaurants began home while you are out for the even- $175 $2 4 5 $ 21 3 $173 $216 and alongside historic
—Alex Venditti, DC Senior Vice President
putting their wine collection literally ing. A growing trend, buildings architecture, juxtaposing
on display — rather than tucked away increasingly offer on-call personal A G U E S T H O U S E W I L L PAY F O R I T S E L F W I T H I N old and new.
in a dank cave — it was only a matter drivers, 24-hour concierges and, best
of time before these custom cabinets of all, no early check-out time. 18 13 15 19 15
MONT H S MONT H S MONT H S MONT H S MONT H S
Compass Quarterly 24 25Interiors
New York City : On the Market
Spectacular panoramas and storied
addresses define the city's most
A Life Less Ordinary
luxurious listings.
Where the calls of Manhattan’s most enviable renters
are answered — 14 suites within The Pierre Hotel.
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73°59'37'' W
40°44'11'' N
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