Toll, who co-founded Toll Brothers real estate with his brother Bruce in the late ‘60s, has actually lived in the building at 30 East 85th Street with his wife, Jane, for more than 30 years. The couple started out on the 20th floor in a comparatively modest apartment that they resided in for around a decade. Chasing the views, the Tolls purchased the
in ‘98 and embarked on a one-year renovation before moving in on New Year’s Eve in ‘99. Naturally, they celebrated with a party.Serhant/Krisztina Crane of Evan Joseph Studios That’s not the only entertaining the couple has done at the lavish abode, either. The prolific philanthropists hosted dozens of political events and fundraisers with high-profile guests including then-political newcomer Barack Obama. It’s easy to see why it was chosen for such soirées, too.
Spanning some 5,180 square feet, the five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath residence covers the entire 29th, 30th and 31st floors. It features ornate wood paneling throughout, along with large casement-style windows and no less than four private terraces offering prime vistas in every direction.Serhant/Krisztina Crane of Evan Joseph Studios
The lower level comprises an in-law suite with a living room, walk-in closet, full bath and balcony. The middle level, which is the main living area, features a giant great room with 12-foot ceilings and a working fireplace. The upper level, meanwhile, comes fitted with two generous bedrooms. The standout is, of course, the primary suite which has the majority of the floor, a huge bathroom and top-notch northern views.
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