When news broke that the British government had secured a luxury condo for one of its diplomats (on the taxpayers’ dime, no less), Metro decided to round up the best homes that they could have purchased with their £12 million. A five-bedroom, four-bath beauty, one of the NoMad condos at 212 Fifth Avenue, came out on top for the NoMad area. With high ceilings, generous prewar proportions, and views of One World Trade Center and the Flatiron Building, this home is perfect for a family looking to live in the heart of Manhattan. The building itself is a 1912 early skyscraper that was recently renovated and restored to its former glory by renowned architect David Helpern and interior design firm Pembrooke & Ives.
What UK government could have bought for less than £12,000,000 in New York
When news broke that the British government had secured a luxury condo for one of its diplomats (on the taxpayers’ dime, no less), Metro decided to round up the best homes that they could have purchased with their £12 million. A five-bedroom, four-bath beauty, one of the NoMad condos at 212 Fifth Avenue, came out