Paul Goldberger’s article in the September Vanity Fair about the runaway success of 15 Central Park West, the new building designed by Robert A. M. Stern, made me wonder if Robber Barons (domestic or otherwise) are the only ones buying anything here these days.
Reports from my circle of designers/architects and store owners are a little surprising – sure there are slow and even flat sales, and some busts, but more than a few are up from last year even without the big windfalls that the uber-wealthy generate – this from people selling carpet, lighting, furniture, toys, etc.
Calm before the storm? Maybe, but let’s be somewhat hopeful. Stacations may belie that new sofa purchase, but who’s complaining?