Waldorf Astoria New York

Hotel and residence in Manhattan

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February 2025	The first condominium buyers finalized their purchases in the renovated Waldorf Astoria building.
November 2024	Chef Michael Anthony was hired to operate Lex Yard, the hotel's main restaurant.
October 2024	The hotel's reopening was postponed to early 2025, and the first condos went on sale.
April 2024	Hilton Hotels & Resorts hired a leadership team in preparation for the hotel's expected reopening.
2021	The hotel underwent renovation, removing the model of Herbert Hoover's suite.
2020	SOM began restoring the Grand Ballroom to its original appearance.
2020	Dajia Insurance Group took over the Waldorf Astoria after Anbang's bankruptcy.
March 2020	Sales of the Waldorf-Astoria's condos began following Anbang's bankruptcy and takeover by Dajia Insurance Group.
March 7 2017	The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) unanimously voted to list the interiors of many hotel public spaces as New York City landmarks.
March 1 2017	The Waldorf Astoria hotel closed for extensive renovation and conversion to a mixed hotel and residential property.
February 28 2017	The final event in the Grand Ballroom was a charity gala celebrating NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, featuring a performance by Stevie Wonder.
2015	La Chine restaurant replaced Oscar's Brasserie in the hotel.
October 2014	Chinese company Anbang Insurance Group purchased the Waldorf Astoria New York from Hilton for $1.95 billion, setting a record for the most expensive hotel sale at the time.

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