people who think that new buildings are luxury buildings don’t understand basic wealth codes, let alone luxury.

a tiny 1bd with no closet space isn’t luxury. i don’t care how new the finishes are. a custom built mansion with a commissioned architect is luxury. inheriting your grandparents West Village row home is luxury.

a $5000 1 bd floor in a glass tower is the housing equivalent of getting a dress from Reformation or Everlane. it’s a bit upmarket, but it’s more elevated essential than designer.