Chapter 2398

Those who are familiar with New York should know that the upper city of Manhattan is full of celebrities and the middle city is full of business, while the lower city, once a gathering place of artists, is gradually declining under the fierce impact of Wall Street——

Manhattan's increasingly high rent, property and management costs make it more and more difficult for independent shops and art workshops to survive,.

Because of the New York State's tax subsidy policy, if the stores in some areas are kept under control, they will be able to reduce taxes for the owners, which will reduce the losses even more than renting out. This also makes more and more owners raise the rent without scruple, and they are not worried that the merchants will not continue to rent.

Now Xiacheng is still not what it was ten years ago.

Nevertheless, Greenwich and West Village are still the most distinctive and amorous areas in New York, attracting artists from all over the world; It's just that... Artists come and go more frequently. Few of them can successfully stay in Manhattan, but Brooklyn is thriving.

If you want to buy high-grade apartments, especially apartments with complete security procedures and complete supporting facilities, then going to the city is undoubtedly the best choice; If you want to buy a single family villa and keep it private, long island next to Manhattan is the best choice. It's a paradise for the rich.

But Lan Li still chose to go down to the city, strictly speaking, it can't be regarded as an accident.

"Because it's there that's real life."

This is Langley's original words. Living in the upper city or long island is just an extension of the hall family's life, such as Prince's garden in London; But in New York, lenley hopes to have his own space and life, especially under the close attention of Hollywood magnesium lamp, to steal a moment of silence.

What's more, the lower city is Manhattan after all. There are still perfect facilities here - Woody Allen, Robert De Niro and others live in the lower city.

From a distance, you can see the glass residential building hidden in an ancient red brick building. The outer walls on both sides are all red bricks that can be seen everywhere in Manhattan, while the other two outer walls are floor to ceiling glass windows with 90 degree corners. The light is sparsely scattered on the glass surface, and it is hard to ignore. However, it has the special temperament of the Museum of modern art, It complements the small art galleries and galleries across the street.

This is an area five blocks away from the West Village. It is divided into norita, just five minutes away from Matthew's and Langley's original apartments. It's not too prosperous, but it's not too defeated. Chinatown is also within walking distance. You can see all kinds of bookstores, art workshops, flower shops, designer clothing stores, fashion concept stores and so on. Of course, there are also pizzas Mexican rolls, fried chicken, sushi and other variety of small restaurants, mainly vegetarian or healthy shops are also everywhere.

This residential building is 14 stories high, which is nothing in the skyline of New York. Even in the lower city, it is an ordinary building. However, the floor glass windows with 90 degree corners can still enjoy the boundless scenery of the bustling city of New York. It is a rare design for New York to have a wide field of vision and perfect lighting, You can even see the light of the Hudson River from a distance.

Close to the apartment building, you can see the doorman, doorman and front desk of hotel management on the first floor. They take the initiative to open the door at the first time, and skillfully take the car key from Matthew. They will complete the parking work, and of course, carry luggage and other work.

"Mr. Dunlop." The guard nodded, then nodded to Lan Li with a smile, "Mr. hall, please go to the front desk to check in

"You can set your own access restrictions. For example, make a list of friends. Only the names on the list can enter the building; Otherwise, you must be present in person. Or, like Mr. Dunlop, no one is allowed to enter unless he is present. "

The doorman's explanation made Lan Li raise his eyebrows slightly and look at Matthew curiously, "can't Henry do it?" Matthew's brother.

Matthew's noncommittal, calm face is the best answer.

Langley chuckled. "Henry will be sad." It was obviously a joke. "By the way, add my name to Mr. Dunlop's visitor list." Sometimes, my fridge is empty. I need to go to his fridge. I don't have time to wait for him to show up

The guard didn't speak, just stood in place with a smile - he didn't even ask Matthew. This is to avoid the embarrassment caused by Matthew's face-to-face refusal of Lan Li. After waiting, the guard will confirm with Matthew alone.

This accomplishment alone made Lan Li smile.

No wonder Andy and Roy both praise the apartment. Although it costs a lot - 2.5 million dollars if Langley remembers correctly, it's even more expensive than Prince garden's 3.3 million pound single family villa in terms of area and capacity, but it's not a bad price performance ratio.

But Matthew motioned to the guard, "add him."

"No problem. I'll update the information later, and then I need your signature. " The guard said dutifully.

After confirming and supplementing the information at the front desk, lanli was able to walk into the elevator. The security procedures at all levels ensured the privacy of the residents to the greatest extent.

When he moved into prince's garden last year, lanli didn't plan to buy a house in New York at all, because in big apple, unless he went to long island or a luxury apartment on the upper east side, his privacy would always be challenged, and constant reporters could always find a breakthrough.

According to Matthew's words, now that the paparazzi have learned to be good, they know it's hard to surround lanli in the New York apartment, so they give up squatting.

But it was clear that Langley was wrong. Even in Manhattan, there are still superior and protective apartments, proving once again the market iron rule of "where there is demand, there is supply".

14th floor.

This is Langley's residential floor, the highest floor of the whole apartment building. In Roy's words, "it's impossible for reporters to take the clearest pictures even with binoculars.".

Matthew bought the thirteenth floor, and Andre bought the seventh floor. Now Eaton is also considering whether he should move in. After all, his independent personal brand has been on the track. He has to travel between New York and London for a long time, and he can't stay in a hotel every time.

Ding, when the elevator door is opened, you can see a spacious corridor covered with cream light, connecting the fire passage and garbage collection passage.

Opposite is a heavy black iron door, you can choose electronic password to open the door, you can also choose the retro key to open the door.

Open the gate, you can see the whole spacious and bright space, which is divided into two parts along the longitudinal axis of the gate. The left side is about 800 square feet (75 square meters). The open living room is facing the floor to ceiling window with a 90 degree corner. The beige carpet is matched with the dark gray sofa, and there are several scattered sandbag sofas beside, Around a modern hanging fireplace to form a daily social space.

On the right side of the sofa and fireplace is a grand piano, and there is also a small worktable, which can be said to be an unfinished display cabinet, waiting for lanli to put his things up and complete the small corner; Next to it is a space trapped in the wall, which can be developed into a small bar, where some alcohol and drinks for hospitality can be placed instead of going to the wine cellar restaurant.

That's all. The space on the left side is completely open to the sun from the 90 degree angle French windows, which makes the whole apartment spacious and bright.

Then on the right.

Above the central axis, near the near end and far end of the door, there are two stairs leading to the second floor - the whole right space is divided into two mezzanine.

The lower mezzanine area is divided into front and back parts. Near the door are the dining room and kitchen, with space gray and ivory as the main colors; The part far away from the door is the audio-visual library, with dark color as the main color. The front and back walls are all bookshelves, full of books. Then there is a dark black sofa, with a projector and screen hanging above, which can be placed at any time, evolving into a projection hall.

The upper mezzanine area is also divided into front and back parts. The part near the door is a sound insulation studio, and the part far away from the door is a special study. The two spaces are connected with each other, separated by a sliding door of a bookcase, which can be opened at any time, and then go to different spaces.

The staircase near the gate can only lead to the second floor, while the staircase far away from the gate can also lead to the third floor

Covering the whole area of the apartment, from the study to the ceiling of the hall, the ground is a whole area of 2500 square feet (230 square meters), about half the size of Prince's garden. The whole area is divided into a master bedroom, a guest room and two bathrooms.

Of course, occupy nearly two-thirds of the area of the master bedroom obviously more than that, there is a special cloakroom, a special shoe cabinet room.

It can be seen that the height of the whole apartment is very considerable, and the open space maximizes the visual effect of the limited space.

However, only the fourteenth floor is so high, and there is no mezzanine on the second floor in the remaining floors - that is, there is no sound insulation studio and special study. However, we still make full use of the upper and lower space to separate the public space for guests from the private space for sleeping.

"I knew you'd like it the most."

Matthew's voice came from far and near. He came to the French window at the 90 degree corner and joined the ranks of lanli. He was enjoying the city skyline. Without the view of God, he could still see the wonderful scene of Manhattan's hanging garden and Hudson River.

The corner of Lan Li's mouth rose, "who can refuse this landscape?"