Lawyerly Lairs: A Cadwalader Castle in the Sky

Partners at high-powered Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, where profits per partner in 2010 clocked in at almost $2.4 million, appreciate the finer things in life. Thankfully there are some CWT partners who are kicking it old school. They live in exclusive prewar coops on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Let's look at the Lawyerly Lair that a senior Cadwalader lawyer recently acquired -- on Park Avenue, one of the world's legendary thoroughfares -- for just a shade under $6 million....

Just like the Cravath crib of Christine Raglan, Penthouse B at 1121 Park Avenue boasts incredible outdoor space — over 1,500 square feet in all. Here’s how the listing describes it:

An enormous established planted terrace wraps around the entire exterior and offers endless views in all directions, including Central Park and the Reservoir. The terrace can be accessed from all of the primary rooms, and it is configured as a series of individualized spaces for outdoor enjoyment, including everyday living, dining and entertaining.

Here is one of the seating clusters:

And here’s a section of the terrace that looks perfect for sunbathing. These are million-dollar views of Central Park and the Upper West Side. You can make out the two majestic towers of the San Remo quite clearly.

UPDATE (1:15 PM): Actually, as a commenter suggests, that’s probably the Eldorado (at Central Park West and 90th Street).

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If you haven’t had enough envy for the day, flip to the last page, for the floor plan and full listing.

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