The Iconic Trump Tower located at 721 Fifth Avenue was built as a 58 story building with both a commercial element as well as 238 superlative residential apartments, referred by many as a masterpiece of distinctive style and exceptional Manhattan skyline views.

Built in 1983 by the world famous real estate developer and entrepreneur at the time Donald Trump, this landmark immediately became the tallest glass building in Manhattan rising over 664 ft. on the northeast corner of 5th Avenue, between East 56th and East 57th streets. Standing at the building’s base or viewing it from a distance one is struck by it’s distinctive and visually striking, yet very elegant sawtooth faceting that instantly made it known as one of most recognizable iconic luxury buildings in the world.

Fast forward to June 2015 with the now infamous speech and descending ride down the escalator at Trump Tower, that will live in infamy, the then real estate developer and entrepreneur at the time Donald Trump made history announcing his candidacy for President of the United States. Like a biblical scene of David vs Goliath, then Candidate Trump fought the multi generational entrenched establishments on all sides to ascend and become our 45^th President, President Donald J. Trump!

The Residences are unique masterpieces of style and design with very generous sizes affording a magnificent residence with truly spectacular panoramic views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Many residences have sweeping views of NYC from their dramatic floor to ceiling windows showing you the Hudson River, the East River, Chrysler Building, the Crown Building, The Empire State Building, even down to the Statue of Liberty and beyond from some of the homes.

With Trump Tower came all the luxury amenities one would come to expect in world class buildings. Trump Tower residents enjoy: 24-hour Valet, Concierge and Doorman, Maid Service, Onsite Lounge, Trump Bar Onsite ( a upscale dining experience), Fitness Facility, Trump Grille, Interconnecting landscaped walkways with Garden and Courtyard, Large and Expansive floor plans ranging in size from over 1,000 square feet to over 3,000 Sq Ft and several layout combinations from over 3700 Sq Ft to over 6000 Sq Ft.

Not surprisingly, Trump Tower’s residents from its inception to today have included some of the world’s top and most affluent population, successful business people, celebrities, athletes and YES now the President of the United States of America.

The Heartbeat of Manhattan is centered around Trump Tower’s location of 721 Fifth Avenue between East 56th and East 57th streets and is as sought-after as the building itself.  Just steps from the building’s entrance is Tiffany’s, Bergdorf, Louis Vuitton, Armani/5^th Avenue, Dolce Gabbana, Rolex, Time Warner Center and much, much more of the world’s best shopping and the best gourmet restaurants in the world. Enjoy strolls to Central Park, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Rockefeller Center, and Radio City.

Do you enjoy the Opera and Theater, if so enjoy a short walk to Carnegie Hall, New York Broadway theatres and Lincoln Center’s opera and ballet.

Are you a self described Foodie? Than François Chocolate Bar Fpb, Jean Georges, Per Se, Masa, the Four Seasons will offer you a exceptional fine dining and drinks experience plus the many more sensational eateries that are just minutes away.

For convenience into and out of Manhattan, you also have quick access to the FDR Drive, Henry Hudson Parkway, 59th Street Bridge and Midtown Tunnel as well as the Lincoln Tunnel giving you outstanding ease to all the surrounding airports.

Written by John Diamantopoulos