That deed was issued to “Her Majesty the Queen in Right of New Zealand,” sparking speculation that Queen Elizabeth II had bought the unit at 50 United Nations Plaza.
(She hadn’t.)
As for Unit 11A in the Central Park-facing skyscraper, the sale was, in fact, made by the government of Canada and will act as the official residence of the Canadian consul general, according to Alexandra Vachon White, a spokeswoman for the consulate.
The consulate got a sizable discount: According to Ondel Hylton of CityRealty, the unit was listed for nearly $11 million as recently as 2022.
The building, while beautifully situated and sporting stately architecture, has faced deep discounts in recent years, said Mr. Hylton, a result of post-pandemic troubles.
Persons:
Queen Elizabeth II, Alexandra Vachon White, Ondel Hylton, Hylton
Organizations:
United Nations, New, Commonwealth
Locations:
New Zealand, Canada, Manhattan, Commonwealth, CityRealty