Billionaires’ Row by Katherine Clarke is a thrilling deep dive into the high-stakes world of Manhattan’s most elite real estate. This gripping book pulls back the curtain on the supertall towers rising along 57th Street—luxury skyscrapers that have reshaped the New York City skyline and become the ultimate playground for billionaires, oligarchs, and tech tycoons.
With rare access to real estate moguls, developers, and insiders, Billionaires’ Row tells the true story of how a few blocks of Midtown Manhattan became the most expensive street on Earth. Clarke, a veteran reporter at The Wall Street Journal, reveals the ambition, ego, and cutthroat competition behind these towering spires—where apartments can sell for over $100 million, sometimes just to park money.
Perfect for readers interested in real estate, business, or the architecture of wealth, Billionaires’ Row is fast-paced and packed with drama—from broken deals to lawsuits and shattered partnerships. It’s a sharp, entertaining look at the rise of extreme wealth and the concrete monuments that symbolize it.
If you want to understand how modern Manhattan became a billionaire’s playground, Billionaires’ Row is essential reading.