A century and a half after its inauguration, this neo-Gothic icon of New York luxury architecture continues to make headlines. The last celebrity to abandon him was Yoko Ono in the apartment she shared with John Lennon.
Since 1961, the residents have owned the building as a cooperative, which means that they have the right to admit or reject the applications of new residents. The list of historical occupants is crowded with the likes of Lauren Bacall, Judy Garland, Jack Palance, Lillian Gish and Boris Karloff. But it cannot be ruled out that Frankenstein will contribute something to the house of fame.