The Plan: Extell’s 70-Unit 50 West 66th Street Leans Into Luxury Via Hospitality

Central Park views? Check. An abundance of natural light? Check. Doorman? Check. Resort-quality amenities? Check. Honestly, once you move in there’s really no reason to ever leave Extell’s 50 West 66th Street.

The 70-story condominium building has two sides: the house, which has 84 units, and the tower with 37 units. Residents began moving in last year, but the building is still undergoing some finishing touches and has a few units that need to be completed. 

Still, Janice Chang of Douglas Elliman said most buyers purchased based solely on the renderings and floor plans, as they were so taken with the possibilities.

“We’ve sold a lot of these apartments sight unseen,” Chang said. “We just started showing people the furnished models, and it’s been so well received, it’s so incredible.” 

The view from the tower units is nothing short of spectacular. Any of these homes — which range in size from two to six bedrooms and in price from $8 million to $85 million — would make for the perfect retreat for a snuggly day at home reading and watching the city’s activity go by. 

“This is the best view because it’s panoramic,” Chang said while showing Commercial Observer around a recently completed, nearly 10,000-square-foot unit. “It’s a sweep from the Hudson River all the way to Central Park South. And you’re not very high, you can see all of the trees and landmarks, and up to the George Washington Bridge.” 

There are touches of luxury throughout each unit, including the white marble kitchens with Miele appliances, double ovens and wine refrigerators. There’s also cabinetry by designer SmallBone, and bathrooms with heated floors, rain showers and deep-soaking tubs. (You know CO is a sucker for a good tub.) 

There are uniquely designed light fixtures in the units and throughout the building, almost like statement pieces in their own right, bringing more sophistication to the property. 

“After people move in, they tell me they love it. They are happy with what they’ve received, and they are also happy with the management,” Chang said. “I was doing a showing and casually asked a tenant how she liked living here, and I immediately regretted asking that, because what if she said she hated it? She said, ‘I’m obsessed.’ ”

Part of that obsession with the building comes from the plethora of amenities — all 50,000 square feet of them. Tenants can choose between an indoor and an outdoor pool, or relax in a hospitable and stunning lounge that looks and feels like the cocktail bar of a five-star resort. 

Amenities also include outdoor lounge space, a full-size basketball court, a two-lane bowling alley, a media room, two children’s playrooms, and a gaming room with pinball, billiards and foosball. There is also a gym, a squash court, a steam shower and a sauna — seriously, there is no reason to ever leave the property if you don’t have to.

Amanda Schiavo can be reached at aschiavo@commercialobserver.com