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Neighborhood to Watch: Midtown Manhattan, New York City
Shvo says, "Fifth Avenue has long been a destination if you needed to buy something glamorous, and a lucky few have the privilege of working here, but now there is a whole new residential renaissance taking place.…We developed this landmark property so residents could have the very best of New York City right at their fingertips; walk outside and be in front of Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saks Fifth Avenue, MoMa and indeed Central Park. It doesn’t get any better or more New York than that."
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Mandarin Oriental Unveils New Residences Designed By Molteni&C
In New York, the outpost is situated in the heart of the fashion district, on 5th Avenue, and consists of 65 residences housed in a circa-1928 Beaux Arts building. Molteni&C imprinted its signature sense of style on all of them, adding natural oak details to the kitchen, as well as champagne-painted accents throughout the homes.
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Penthouse at Manhattan’s New Mandarin Oriental Building Lists for $15 Million
It’s one of three pinnacle units at the recently completed, full-service tower on Fifth Avenue. The 65 units at the building come furnished and move-in ready, stocked with brand-name bedding, tableware, appliances, bath products, and clothing. The apartments were designed as pied-a-terres for the type of buyer who wants to hit the ground running when they arrive in New York, said developer Michael Shvo.
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House Hunters
Luxury real estate developer Shvo is also seeing a sales boom in “sign today, sleep there tonight” turnkey residences at its Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue.
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Urban Opulence in New York
Residents are “welcomed into their new, fully furnished homes to experience and live the seamless, lock-up-and-leave, turnkey lifestyle” says Adelina Wong Ettelson, Global Head of Residence Marketing at Mandarin Oriental.
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What’s A Turnkey Home, And Is It Right For You? Pros And Cons To Consider
Building on the pillars of the Mandarin Oriental brand, we have designed a turnkey offering at both properties that elevates branded living to a whole new level, said Michael Shvo, chairman and CEO of SHVO.
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Top chef Daniel Boulud to Open Private NYC Restaurant at Luxe Fifth Avenue Tower
There’s no need to score a reservation at one of Daniel Boulud’s popular restaurants for a select group of well-heeled diners: They have brought the Michelin-starred chef to their doorstep. Boulud – whose vast empire spans from his French flagship Daniel to the recently opened Japanese speakeasy Joji – will launch his first private eatery, Boulud Privé, on the 27th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Residences at 685 Fifth Ave., Side Dish can reveal exclusively.
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ELOISE 2.0 High-End Hotel Brands Are Bringing Five-Star, White Glove Service to Manhattan’s Residential Real Estate Market. Beth Landman Checks In.
“There is no better luxury than living in a hotel.” – Michael Shvo
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“Instant Homes” Are Real Estate’s Next Big Thing
These designer residences come ready for move-in with furniture, art, dishes—even hair dryers and shampoo
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A First Look Inside The Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue, Located On New York’s Most Iconic Street
Branded residences are on the rise, as many wealthy buyers seek out hotel-like experiences and amenities with a fully furnished turnkey home for ease of living.
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Foodie Culture Infuses New Condos
Residents at the Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue in Manhattan will have exclusive dining privileges at Daniel Boulud’s Privé restaurant, which will be in a private rooftop setting. Mr. Boulud will also provide delivery to homeowners at the Fifth Avenue location from his other nearby restaurants and will cater small dinner parties in their condos.
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New York's Luxury Towers Bring In - House Fashion Offerings
It’s part of the building’s next-level VIP services and lifestyle curation. “Partnering with Saks Fifth Avenue furthers our mission to bring together several of the world's most coveted names and partners to create a new standard of elevated luxury living," says Michael Shvo, Founder and Chairman of SHVO, the luxury development and investment behind this partnership.
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New Shine in Old Halls
From the past to the future. Design lovers and renowned Architects preserve historic buildings and make them fit for the next generation.
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Premium Homes From Hospitality's Big Names
The highly anticipated Mandarin Oriental Residences at 685 Fifth Avenue are slated to open later this year. Being developer on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 54th Street in an elegant 1920s building, the development offers Central Park views from the beating heart of Manhattan's most prestigious district.
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Amidst Fifth Avenue renaissance, Saks Fifth Avenue partners with new Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue
As part of the partnership, residents will enjoy access to a dedicated Saks concierge and Saks stylist. Perks will include access to exclusive events, private after-hours shopping, at-home styling appointments, and same-day delivery. This collaboration is the first of its kind, and the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship at 611 Fifth Avenue commemorated it with "It Happened," a window display by renowned photographer David Lipman.
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David Lipman Directs and Photographs Campaign for Mandarin Oriental Residences
The campaign is running in both New York and Beverly Hills, including the Saks Fifth Avenue windows in both cities.
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Shvo Signs Up Saks for NYC Condos
Partnership with Saks Fifth Ave to offer residents “VIP services” and lifestyle programming
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PRIVATE AND PLUSH: WHAT IT’S LIKE TO OWN A RESIDENCE AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL
From fine-dining experiences created by Michelin-starred chefs to state-of-the-art media rooms and landscaped gardens, here we explore some of the features enjoyed by owners of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental.
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Inside The Most Luxurious New Trophy Towers Launching This Year In NYC
Luxury hotel homes are all the rage and the Mandarin Oriental wants you to check-in forever.
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Mandarin Oriental Launching New York City’s First-Ever Turnkey Residences
You don’t even need to bring your toothbrush. If you’re moving into Mandarin Oriental Residences at 685 Fifth Avenue, there will be a branded one waiting for you. Time is money, and turnkey residences save you a lot of time.
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mandarin oriental launches standalone residences in new york
Mandarin Oriental has launched sales at a brand new residential-only scheme in New York. 685 Fifth Avenue is delivering 69 turn-key condominiums serviced by the famous luxury hospitality brand, with prices ranging from $2.5m to $15m.
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7 stunning real estate developments with private restaurants for buyers luxury
Forget trying to snag a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town. Don’t you know that the most coveted one of all is in the development where you live? A growing number of luxury residential properties are introducing what they consider to be the ultimate amenity: residents only restaurants.
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685 Fifth Ave Arrival
new york developments double down on outdoor space, health as luxury sales rebound
The New York City sales market took an unprecedented hit during the depths of the Covid- 19 pandemic in 2020, and recovery is still underway. But as buyers started returning to the city, a curious dynamic emerged: After the high-end market weathered several years of slumping activity, luxury transactions have led the city’s sales comeback.
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685 Fifth Avenue's Ten-Story Addition Tops Out In Midtown, Manhattan
Construction has topped out on the ten-story addition atop 685 Fifth Avenue, a 100,000- square-foot office-to-condominium conversion in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Marin Architects and developed SHVO in partnership with Deutsche Financial.
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