Global Affairs Canada (GAC) told CBC News Friday that it recently purchased a lavish three-bedroom condo in New York to be used as the official residence for the Consulate General of Canada in New York. The purchase was first reported by Crain's and The Real Deal, a real estate news organization. On Friday, the New York Post reported the condo cost $6.
63 million US, roughly $9 million Cdn. The 3,600-square-foot condo is at 111 West 57th Street, also known as Steinway Tower, in midtown Manhattan. The building is one of several luxury skyscrapers in an area known as Billionaires' Row.
The corner primary bedroom 'offers bright southeastern exposure, and is outfitted with a large walk-in closet,' says the listing. (Streeteasy.com) According to an online listing , the condo's "elegant entry foyer offers white macauba stone floors, and the stunning powder room is finished in jewel onyx.
"A spacious living room provides southern exposure and custom smoke gray oak floors in a parquet pattern, while the adjacent dining room provides eastern exposure and plenty of space for entertaining." Veteran broadcaster Tom Clark to be named consul-general in New York: sources Residents of the building also have access to an on-site padel court, a golf simulator and a children's play room. Canada's consul general in New York provides diplomatic services to Canadians abroad, including passport, visa and immigration services.
The consul general's office can also notarize documents, provide immigrati.