You're the Top: This $12.5M Waldorf Astoria Residences New York Home Comes with Cole Porter Vibes
by ELLIMAN INSIDER TEAM
July 2026
As Waldorf Astoria New York celebrates 95 years on Park Avenue, one of the city's most storied addresses is entering its next chapter. Following the landmark's meticulous restoration and transformation, Waldorf Astoria Residences New York has welcomed residents back to the iconic building, where history, design and hospitality converge in a way few residential addresses can offer.
One residence especially exemplifies Waldorf Astoria’s enduring connection to NYC cultural history — and to one historical figure in particular: the legendary 20th-century composer, songwriter and longtime Waldorf Astoria resident Cole Porter.
Residence 2429 is a one-of-a-kind, 3,855-square-foot residence now available for immediate occupancy. Priced at $12.5 million, the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home pairs sweeping Chrysler Building views with interiors by internationally acclaimed designer Jean-Louis Deniot, whose vision thoughtfully bridges the glamour of the iconic Waldorf Astoria's golden era with the comforts of contemporary living.
Stepping inside, the residence unfolds through a grand marble foyer accented with brass inlays before opening into gracious entertaining spaces defined by herringbone wood flooring, dramatic ceiling coves, oversized custom-paneled doors and expansive windows that frame Midtown Manhattan. Signature details unique to Waldorf Astoria Residences, including a dedicated Concierge Closet for seamless deliveries and keyless entry, reflect the building's commitment to effortless luxury.
The home's separate kitchen is as sophisticated as it is functional. Designed by Deniot and custom fabricated by Molteni&C, rich wood and lacquer cabinetry conceals a fully integrated suite of Gaggenau appliances, including a five-burner gas cooktop, wine refrigerator, speed oven and separate refrigerator and freezer. Polished Arabescato quartzite countertops, beveled edges and polished nickel fixtures elevate the space into one equally suited for intimate dinners and larger-scale entertaining.
The primary suite continues the residence's quiet elegance. Two oversized walk-in closets lead to a spa-like, windowed bathroom wrapped in floor-to-ceiling Bianca Carrara marble. Radiant heated mosaic marble floors, a custom Luna Gray marble double vanity, bespoke polished nickel fixtures created exclusively for Waldorf Astoria Residences, and a sculptural freestanding soaking tub transform the space into a private retreat overlooking the city.
Adding another layer of character is the residence's grand piano, an unmistakable nod to one of Waldorf Astoria's most celebrated residents, Cole Porter. The legendary composer lived at the hotel for nearly three decades in Suite 33A, where he wrote many of his greatest works, including songs from Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, on his beloved 1907 Steinway grand piano, affectionately known as "High Society." That same instrument has recently been restored by Steinway & Sons and now returns each evening to Peacock Alley, where it continues its musical legacy.
That enduring spirit of culture and entertaining extends throughout Waldorf Astoria Residences. Residents enjoy more than 50,000 square feet of private amenities designed by Jean-Louis Deniot, including the dramatic 25-meter Starlight Pool, wellness facilities with treatment rooms, saunas and steam rooms, the Empire Club's executive lounges and private offices, the Winter Garden, Starlight Lounge and Terrace overlooking Park Avenue, the Presidential Library and Bar, private dining and demonstration kitchens, the Monte Carlo Gaming Room and the Stage & Screen Theater, complete with its own Steinway piano and backstage green room. In total, seven Steinway pianos are found throughout the property, reinforcing the building's longstanding relationship with music and the performing arts.
Living at Waldorf Astoria Residences also means enjoying the legendary service that has defined the hotel for generations. Dedicated residential entrances, including a porte-cochere with valet service, 24-hour concierge, signing privileges throughout the hotel, preferred access to restaurants, spa and hotel amenities, along with around-the-clock in-room dining, blur the line between a private residence and one of the world's most celebrated luxury hotels.
Nearly a century after becoming New York's grand stage for artists, dignitaries, world leaders and Hollywood icons including Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Lena Horne and Tony Bennett, Waldorf Astoria continues to define luxury living. Residence 2429 offers the rare opportunity not simply to own a remarkable Manhattan home, but to become part of one of the city's most enduring legacies.
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