Founder
and chairman of Zimbabwean Econet Wireless Group, Mr. Strive
Masiyiwa, has leased a luxury apartment in New York City at a United
States Dollar (USD) of $40,000, about N 6.5m per month, reports ITRealms.
Econet
Wireless is a global telecommunications conglomerate well rooted in Zimbabwe.
ITRealms also reports that Mr. Masiyiwa
moved into a five bedroom luxurious unit at Manhattan otherwise known as 737
Park Ave, New York.
New
York Post confirmed that Masiyiwa’s 12th-floor rental features five
bedrooms, 7½-bathrooms, a windowed chef’s kitchen, a master suite with a
windowed dressing area and two spa bathrooms.
The
4,850 square-feet luxury apartment, was originally asking for
USD $49,500 a month and was purchased by a private individual who is now
leasing it out to Masiyiwa. This is a prudent move as Masiyiwa’s eldest
daughters are now attending university in the United States.
Masiyiwa in addition sits on the board of trustees for the New York
City-based Rockefeller Foundation, which brings him to the city
frequently.
Developed
by leading New York City real estate developer and investor Harry
Macklowe, Masiyiwa would have to pay approximately USD $25 million to own
the property.
Built in 1940 by notable architect Sylvan Bien, according to
Macklowe Properties website, the 737 Park Ave has been transformed
into a glamorous contemporary condominium residence that offers
approximately 60 luxurious private residences, many with private elevator
landings and separate service entrances.
Masiyiwa’s
New York City apartment is along Manhattan’s premier residential corridor, on
the Upper East Side of Manhattan, one of the most affluent neighborhoods
and home to the world’s most wealthy, powerful and influential families
and individuals.
ITRealms gathered that Nigeria’s richest
woman and billionaire, Folorunso Alakija maintains a luxury apartment
on the Upper East Side.
And
with the Central Park in close proximity and access to some of the most
famous museums in the world, diplomatic missions, great dining and
high-end stores, the Upper East Side is favored by old, new and
international money.
Remmy Nweke with additional reports from
New
York Post
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*Strive Masiyiwa, founder
& Chairman, Econet Wireless Group
