712 Fifth: Hedge funds v. fashion firms

From the May issue: The view from the top is always nice. But few views beat those from the towers of 712 Fifth Avenue. The vista spans the glittering gold of the Crown Building at 730 Fifth Avenue, the aging elegance of the Plaza Hotel and the thick, wooded canopy of Central Park. To the right loom other landmarks of the Plaza District — the GM Building and the Trump Building. The boutique building is home to the offices of Christian Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Canali and is increasingly coveted by hedge funds. more By Adam Piore