Iris

WOTD 02/11

Katie had spotted a Real Estate Office near Central Park, and she and Angie went there to start to look for property. Katie had hoped to find a list of the condos for sale, but that wasn’t how it worked. The girls were instantly accosted by Iris Grey, a middle-aged woman with the kind of enthusiasm that you couldn’t help but get caught up in, and the conversation started. She made them giggle, even Pandora, who didn't know that humans could be that funny! They told her about needing to be close to a GOOD donut shop, and the place had to have a view. She showed them three condos - East Eighty-eighth Street, where Iris paused in front of a stately renovated brick building. It was very chic and clean-lined, yet it looked to have been in New York for decades. Iris namedrop designers, architects, and companies that had been part of the design, none of which Katie had ever heard of before. 4.95 million. The Astor They walked into the lobby of the Astor, instantly wowed by the marble ceilings and floors. “This building has been lovingly restored with the utmost respect for the original features.“All the fireplaces have been restored to full working order, so you can relax in front of a crackling fire on cold New York nights.” “You’re very close to the park, shopping, donuts, and transport links.” 5.7 million Central Park Boasts magnificent views of both the park and the city from terraces around every apartment, and a modern architectural style that you won’t find too much of in this area. the terrace doors. It was just what she’d had in mind—a space that didn’t feel claustrophobic like so many of the places in New York did. It had a level of luxury she could afford and the space to entertain if she wanted to, or just take in the park from the terrace in her downtime. 4.995 million

Iris continues to pop into the story in various chapters, with news of what the owners wanted, and what they eventually settled for.