Maxman Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It’s Official: Jets Owner Woody Johnson Sells Fifth Avenue Co-op for a Record Setting $80M POSTED TODAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014BY DANA SCHULZIN CELEBRITIES, RECENT SALES, UPPER EAST SIDE 834 FIFTH AVENUE, NY, UNITED STATES In addition to holding the record for highest purchase of a sports team in New York (he bought the Jets in 2000 for a whopping $635 million), Johnson & Johnson heir Woody Johnson now also holds the title for most expensive co-op ever sold in the city. His 11th/12th floor duplex at 834 Fifth Avenue has been snatched up by billionaire Leonard Blavatnik for $80 million, well over the $75 million asking price. This far surpasses the previous co-op sale record, set whenIsrael “Izzy” Englander bought a duplex at 740 Park Avenue for $71.3 million. This is merely pocket change for Blavatnik, though, as he’s the 32nd richest man in the world and worth an estimated $21.8 billion. It’s not known if he’ll take up residence in his latest acquisition or just add it to his trophy case of high-end real estate. He also paid $31.25 million for 2 East 63rd Street, the city’s widest mansion; $27 million for a unit at 998 Fifth Avenue; and $51 million for Edgar Bronfman’s townhouse at 15 East 64th Street. Johnson didn’t live in the home; he used it solely for fundraisers and parties. It has five bedrooms, 5½ bathrooms, and three maids’ rooms, as well as a large staircase and open layout perfect for entertaining. [Via NY Post] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm a doorman at a building where an apartment sold for more. It's sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Manhattan should be its own country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Manhattan should be its own country. It's not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 He's going to feel so foolish when the sea level rises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Once again my bid fell just short! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Did SAR I buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Does this count towards the Jets tunovers stats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 At least now he can afford to pay Percy Harvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It's not? Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm a doorman at a building where an apartment sold for more. It's sick. You think you'd be nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 You think you'd be nicer. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 so he had the top 2 floors ? wow nice so this means he is getting ready to extend rex and idzik ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 so he had the top 2 floors ? wow nice so this means he is getting ready to extend rex and idzik ? Or that he's getting ready to eat their contracts while paying 2 new guys even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm a doorman at a building where an apartment sold for more. It's sick. where the rats wear bow ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Does the 80 mill carry over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 that is the definition of a fortune--that money has been providing opulent lives for generations of johnsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Or that he's getting ready to eat their contracts while paying 2 new guys even more. my first thought was: he is moving to Alaska. But they say he did not actually live there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Once again my bid fell just short! It often does, Idzik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 You think you'd be nicer. I'm the. Nicest, mother****er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPBanBadPosters Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Put it all into canvass bags with comically oversized dollar signs on them, put said bags in the back of a dumptruck, then back said dumptruck onto Jim Harbaugh's front lawn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 wait...$80 million for just an apartment in that building not the entire building???? WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Could have had at least 11 top 10 corners for $80mil. Thanks Idzik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 So what are the maintenance fees on that? Co-ops are higher than condos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Manhattan should be its own country. It's not? Well, its definitely its own island. Thats a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 where the rats wear bow ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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