Surprise buyer for Aby Rosen’s “Anna Delvey” building revealed

For a building as notorious as 281 Park Avenue South, it’s only fitting the buyer proved to be persona non grata in New York City. Airbnb was unearthed as the purchaser ornate, Beaux Arts-style landmark in Manhattan, the Wall Street Journal first reported. RFR’s Aby Rosen was reported last month to be in contract to sell the building for $81.5 million, but the buyer wasn’t known at the time. Boston-based Beacon Capital Partners is Airbnb’s partner on the deal, according to a source familiar with the deal. The purchase represents the first in New York City for the short-term rental […]

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