The developer, Arthur Zeckendorf has described the building as the East Side sister of 15 Central Park West.

[9] Prices begin at over $20 million for a 4,600 square feet (430 m2) apartment, and residences close to the top have balconies.

[10][11] The building includes an outside garden, private movie theater, children's playroom, swimming pool, wine cellars and a bi-level fitness center.

Plans for the building were first announced in December 2012, with the selection of Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

[14] Shortly after, the developers purchased 70,000 square feet (6,500 m2) of air rights from the neighboring Christ Church United Methodist and Grolier Club for over $40 million.