The penthouse atop the Laurel on East 67th Street has hit the market for $21 million. The home was purchased by an anonymous LLC in 2011 for $11.2 million, and the owners hired architect Edward Siegel and interior designer Ernest de la Torre to completely remake the space. They also commissioned artist Richard Woods to deck out the foyer with a personalized mural, but sadly, it’s not shown in the listing photos. Inside, there are 12-foot ceilings, a media
Towers of the Future: Over the last seven years, developer…
Over the last seven years, developer Icon Realty Management purchased six low-rise buildings along Second Avenue between 80th and 81st streets. Now, restaurants in those buildings—including Upper East Side institution Pig Heaven—are being forced out of their spaces. That, plus the fact that Icon also bought a bunch of air rights, is a sure sign that a tower is set to rise on the site. Plus, from the guy who sold the air rights: “They’re going to build a high-rise—I’ve seen the renderings.” Everyone, get on demolition watch. DNAinfo