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New York Post
4 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
NYC's Lipstick Building to bring Soho restaurant MAMO to Midtown
New York City's famed Lipstick Building in Midtown has had its ups and downs over the decades — most notably as the headquarters of Ponzi king Bernie Madoff — but the revitalized tower's dining scene is getting a fresh makeover. Well-regarded Soho Italian restaurant MAMO will replace buttoned-down Wolfgang's steakhouse at the iconic property, Realty Check has learned. The new restaurant on Lipstick's East 53rd Street side is expected to open early next year, sources said. 3 The Lipstick Building at 885 Third Ave. The revitalized tower's dining scene is getting a fresh makeover. Lois Weiss 'MAMO belongs at the center of where design and distinction matter most — nestled in one of Manhattan's most architecturally bold addresses,' said CBRE's Spencer Levy, who repped the tenant. SL Green, which rescued the troubled, Philip Johnson- and John Burgee-designed tower at 885 Third Ave. five years ago, signed a 7,000 square-foot lease with the Italian Riviera-inspired eatery on West Broadway. MAMO's space includes 5,000 square feet on the ground floor and 2,000 square feet on the lower level. Wolfgang's, which has closed, was at the building for 15 years. 'It was critical for the ownership to curate a tenant that not only activated the space, but enhanced the overall experience of the building,' said Newmark's Adam Weinblatt, the tower's s retail leasing agent. The deal marks the latest surprising twist at the 34-story Lipstick, which opened in 1986 as a prime symbol of the Postmodernist trend in architecture that also included Johnson and Burgee's 'Chippendale'-topped 550 Madison Ave., originally the headquarters of AT&T. SL Green, the city's largest commercial landlord, took control of the Lipstick Building after a previous owner defaulted on a mortgage. 3 MAMO is expected to open early next year on Lipstick's East 53rd Street side. Stephen Yang The developer quickly bolstered the sagging Third Avenue scene, and electrified the investment-sale market, by selling about two-thirds of the 580,000 square-foot tower to Memorial Sloan-Kettering for $300 million three years ago. The medical institution's arrival marked a dramatic return to glory for the property, which had seen foreclosures, bankruptcy filings and a revolving door of previous owners. Madoff added another layer of infamy, leasing three floors at the building for years before his scheme finally unraveled in 2008. 3 SL Green, the city's largest commercial landlord, took control of the Lipstick Building after a previous owner defaulted on a mortgage. William Farrington SL Green recently spent $16 million to renovate, redesign and brighten the lobby, which is home to a Daniel Boulud coffee bar. Major office tenants include EuroConsult, Inc., and law firm Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt. Previous owners of the Lipstick included Hines, the tower's developer, as well as Tishman Speyer, Royal Canadian Bank, Marciano Investment Group and Ceruzzi Properties.
Daily Telegraph
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Billionaire heiress buys $20m Double Bay waterfront
Creative director Beau Neilson is swapping the Chippendale warehouse she has listed with a $19m guide for a $20m Double Bay waterfront. Neilson, the daughter and heiress of billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist Judith Neilson and her ex husband fund manager Kerry Neilson, had bought a crumbling warehouse known as The Pigeon Shed in Pine St for $3.1m with the help of her parents in 2012. The 38-year-old, who owns The Vanguard in Newtown and was creative director for her mother's free music venue Phoenix Central Park until last year, then commissioned a transformation by MCK Architects of the 324sqm warehouse into a five-bedroom, four-bathroom residence. MORE: Australia's most famous heirs and heiresses MORE: Famous movie director lists in 'The Toaster' Now listed with Shannan Whitney of BresicWhitney, it comes with an indoor pool, studio and gallery spaces. The three-level residence that also features a lift appeared on last Thursday but the real mystery had been where she's moving next. A title search reveals she's the lucky owner of a historic sandstone waterfront mansion at 21 Gladswood Gardens, which exchanged for $20m in July via Michael Pallier of Sotheby's and has now settled in her name. The waterfront had exchanged at $22m more than a year ago, but the sale fell through. The five-bedroom estate on a 978sqm block, which was the coach house of the Gladswood Estate, has been owned by the MacMahon family since it was bought for $782,000 in 1983. The sold sticker went up last May, and sources say the expat purchaser back then couldn't sell their Hong Kong property so couldn't proceed. Enter Cohen Handler buyer's agent, Tom Penfold, who's scooped it up for Neilson. 'My client fell in love with it straight away and we secured it very quickly,' Penfold said at the time. 'She love the rawness and the potential.' He said she would do a sympathetic reno — 'she's not going to go crazy' — and move in. MORE: Inside the house that sold for the most on the North Shore .
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Billionaire heiress buys $20m Double Bay waterfront
Creative director Beau Neilson is swapping the Chippendale warehouse she has listed with a $19m guide for a $20m Double Bay waterfront. Neilson, the daughter and heiress of billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist Judith Neilson and her ex husband fund manager Kerry Neilson, had bought a crumbling warehouse known as The Pigeon Shed in Pine St for $3.1m with the help of her parents in 2012. The 38-year-old, who owns The Vanguard in Newtown and was creative director for her mother's free music venue Phoenix Central Park until last year, then commissioned a transformation by MCK Architects of the 324sqm warehouse into a five-bedroom, four-bathroom residence. Australia's most famous heirs and heiresses Now listed with Shannan Whitney of BresicWhitney, it comes with an indoor pool, studio and gallery spaces. The three-level residence that also features a lift appeared on last Thursday but the real mystery had been where she's moving next. A title search reveals she's the lucky owner of a historic sandstone waterfront mansion at 21 Gladswood Gardens, which exchanged for $20m in July via Michael Pallier of Sotheby's and has now settled in her name. The waterfront had exchanged at $22m more than a year ago, but the sale fell through. The five-bedroom estate on a 978sqm block, which was the coach house of the Gladswood Estate, has been owned by the MacMahon family since it was bought for $782,000 in 1983. The sold sticker went up last May, and sources say the expat purchaser back then couldn't sell their Hong Kong property so couldn't proceed. Enter Cohen Handler buyer's agent, Tom Penfold, who's scooped it up for Neilson. 'My client fell in love with it straight away and we secured it very quickly,' Penfold said at the time. 'She love the rawness and the potential.' He said she would do a sympathetic reno — 'she's not going to go crazy' — and move in. .
Daily Mail
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Who knew they were friends? Jessika Power raises eyebrows as unlikely friendship with controversial Married At First Sight groom is revealed
Married At First Sight's Jessika Power sent tongues wagging on Saturday night when she was spotted cosying up to 2025 groom Adrian Araouzou. The unlikely duo were among the many stars who attended a Daily Mail event at Dry Martini in Sydney's Chippendale. The blonde bombshell, 32, turned heads in a figure-hugging scarlet satin gown featuring a daring thigh-high split and a dramatic knotted detail at the hip. She accessorised with strappy heels, a chic black designer clutch, and wore her short blonde locks in soft, Hollywood-style waves. Adrian, 36, looked effortlessly cool in wide-legged black trousers, a black T-shirt, white sneakers and a grey camouflage bomber jacket. Throughout the night, Jessika and Adrian were spotted chatting intimately and laughing together in a quiet corner of the venue. They posed for several photos, with Adrian draping his arm around Jessika as she snapped selfies on her iPhone, the pair smiling and leaning in close for the perfect shot. They were also seen sitting together on a plush emerald-green velvet couch, Jessika leaning towards Adrian as they engaged in deep conversation, sparking whispers among partygoers about their newfound connection. While Jessika and Adrian have not previously been linked, their surprise appearance together had onlookers wondering if something more could be brewing. The lavish birthday bash drew a who's who of reality TV, including MAFS stars Eliot Donovan, Katie Johnston, Rhi Disljenkovic, Paul Antoine, Ashleigh Ackerman, Tony Mojanovski, Ryan Donnelly, Beth Kelly, as well as Tayla Winter, Dean Wells and Harrison Boon. Also spotted mingling were The Bachelor's Juliette Herrera, Love Triangle's Alan Wallace, Chloe Hannigan and Payton Ellicott. Jessika rose to fame on season six of Married At First Sight in 2019, where she was married to Aussie farmer Mick Gould. The reality star ended her romance with her new boyfriend Ryan in March just weeks after going Instagram official. She previously explained in an Instagram Stories post that the pair had gone their separate ways, after his text messages to another woman were leaked. The former reality star explained that the pair were on a break from their relationship when the messages were sent and that no infidelity occurred. Last September, Jessika confirmed her split with British DJ Brent Anthony. The serial reality star made the confession in the comments of an Instagram post. A fan wrote under an image of the blonde in skimpy pink underwear: 'I'm sad you and Brent broke up, you looked so happy with him'. Jessika replied to the fan, writing, 'I really wasn't and I hid a lot of my emotions and embarrassment from the internet.' The former Married At First Sight star had hinted the romance was over just days prior. Jessika has appeared on a string of reality shows around the world since she found fame on MAFS Australia in 2019. She unveiled plans to return to Australia in 2024, after calling time on her two-year relationship with fellow British DJ Connor Thompson in June 2023. The upbeat star told fans last December she was 'saving money' to relocate home to Australia and is now based on the Gold Coast.
Daily Mail
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pretty in pink! Married At First Sight bride Jessika Power dazzles in metallic gown as she makes glamorous return to Sydney social scene for exclusive Daily Mail bash
She's the blonde bombshell who never fails to turn heads - and Jessika Power certainly made a glamorous return to the Sydney social scene on Saturday at a star-studded event. The Married At First Sight veteran, 32, looked sensational as she stepped out for the exclusive birthday celebration of Daily Mail senior showbiz reporter Ali Daher at Dry Martini in Chippendale. Jessika ensured all eyes were on her in a metallic hot pink gown that clung to her curves in all the right places and featured a dramatic thigh-high split. She paired the statement piece with crisp transparent heels and shimmering diamond hoop earrings, combining old-school glamour with a modern twist. Her signature blonde locks were styled to perfection - glossy, voluminous and worn down - while her makeup was polished and glowing. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The reality TV star beamed as she posed for photos with the guest of honour and her A-list friends, radiating confidence and star power in every frame. Jessika rose to fame on season six of Married At First Sight in 2019, where she was married to Aussie farmer Mick Gould. She was involved in one of the most controversial scandals of the season after she had an affair with another groom, Dan Webb. Elsewhere at the event, several of Australian reality TV's most stylish stars reunited for an exclusive celebration - and they brought their fashion A-game with them. Married At First Sight's Rhi Disljenkovic and Beth Kelly led the charge, turning heads as they arrived. Beth, 28, looked every inch the bombshell in a glittering, curve-hugging champagne gown with a daring thigh split and barely-there straps. The glamorous reality TV star swept her jet-black hair back into a sleek ponytail, letting her sculpted cheekbones and radiant makeup take centre stage. She kept accessories minimal, carrying a black ruched clutch and pairing the look with strappy black stilettos and delicate hoop earrings. Beth was all smiles as she strutted beside bestie Rhi, 34, who stunned in a sultry sheer black lace jumpsuit that showcased her figure to perfection. The media star wore her glossy brunette hair in a high bun and her makeup was polished and bold, with defined brows, a bronzed contour and a deep nude lip. Joining them on the unofficial MAFS glam squad was Katie Johnston, 37, who oozed old Hollywood sophistication in a burnt orange velvet dress. Featuring one sleeve and a thigh-high split, the slinky number flattered her hourglass curves, while a silver clutch and nude heels completed her look. The fitted number cinched her waist and featured a dramatic thigh split, showing off her legs and nude pointed-toe heels. Also turning heads was influencer and media personality Suzan Mutesi, who made a dramatic entrance in a bold black halterneck mini with an extreme keyhole neckline and voluminous tutu skirt. She paired the daring dress with sheer black tights and velvet heels, stealing the spotlight as she posed on a luxe green velvet couch. As the night wore on, the mood turned festive with laughs, selfies, and plenty of dancefloor action - proving that the reality stars know how to bring both the drama and the glamour off-screen.
