by Howard Morrel & Leslie Hirsch
57th Street Report
On Manhattan’s iconic Billionaires’ Row, few addresses have defined luxury living quite like 220 Central Park South. Designed by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, the limestone-clad tower has become one of the city’s most coveted residential buildings, consistently outperforming its peers with record-breaking sales.
Now, one of the building’s early purchasers has listed their full-floor residence for $87.5 million, a significant increase from the approximately $52 million they paid in 2020. The sellers, Andrew Zaro—chairman of Cavalry Portfolio Services—and his wife, actress Lois Zaro (with appearances in Law & Order, Sex & the City, and Succession), first signed their contract back in 2015 when the development launched sales.
The Zaros’ nearly 6,000-square-foot, four-bedroom home offers sweeping views of Central Park through a dramatic wall of windows. Highlights include an expansive living room, a formal dining room styled after a Parisian bistro, and a den with burgundy lacquered walls. The eat-in kitchen, featuring windows on two sides and a retro seating nook, was inspired by a luxury diner-style table discovered by Lois. The interiors were masterfully crafted by designers Anthony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, known for projects like the Baccarat Hotel & Residences. Two private balconies extend off the dining room and den, adding to the property’s appeal.
As the priciest condominium building in the United States, 220 Central Park South continues to attract elite buyers. In 2019, hedge fund manager Ken Griffin purchased a residence for $238 million—still the highest-priced home ever sold in the U.S. Other notable residents include entertainer Sting and hedge fund manager Dan Och, whose $188 million penthouse sale in 2022 nearly doubled his initial purchase price.
The tower offers a wealth of exclusive amenities, including private dining rooms, a library, an athletic club, a basketball court, a golf simulator, and a juice bar—all set within interiors by the late Thierry W. Despont.
The listing comes amid strong performance in Manhattan’s luxury market, where the median sales price for high-end properties rose to $6.525 million in Q2 2025—an 8.8% increase year-over-year. Still, transactions above $50 million remain rare, underscoring the uniqueness of this opportunity.
The Zaros note that their decision to sell is driven by lifestyle changes. With frequent travel and time spent visiting their adult children, they’ve found themselves unable to fully enjoy the apartment. “We knew Steven Roth [Vornado Realty Trust’s CEO] was determined to create the best building in New York, and we believe he succeeded,” said Lois.
All the best,
Howard Morrel & Leslie Hirsch
Christie’s International Real Estate Group
(212) 956-4823
mha@christiesrealestategroup.com
