Is New York's the XI worth the hype? Why billionaires like Jeff Bezos are snapping up space in the twisting glass towers
- The XI is a double-tower development in Chelsea, on Manhattan’s west side, and will include the first US location of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
A set of luxury twisting towers in New York City is drawing the attention of billionaire buyers, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and New Zealand’s richest man.
The XI – “The Eleventh”– is a double-tower development that spans an entire city block in Chelsea, on Manhattan’s west side. It will include the first US location of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.
Jeff Bezos reportedly considered a penthouse in the XI before dropping about US$80 million on a spread near Madison Square Park, The Wall Street Journal reported.
New Zealand’s richest person, Graeme Hart, has just paid US$34 million for one of the XI’s five-bedroom penthouses, according to Mansion Global.
The development, which was designed by Bjarke Ingels, is expected to be ready for occupancy in 2020. The remaining condominiums for sale range from US$2.5 million to US$14.5 million.
Residents of the XI will have access to an 18,000-square-foot amenities club, including a 75-foot sunlit swimming pool with a hot tub and poolside cabanas, as well as the 45,000 square feet of wellness amenities at Six Senses.
Take a look at the luxury development.
The XI is a set of two twisting towers in New York City that will include 236 luxury condominium residences.
The development takes up an entire city block between 10th and 11th avenues in Chelsea on Manhattan’s west side.