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2 unusual facts about Andre Balazs


André Balazs

In addition to his role as a hotelier and restaurateur, Balazs is currently revitalizing The Locusts, a historical private estate and retreat in Rhinebeck, NY; as well as restoring the farm operations on the property, which supplies fresh produce and farm-raised meats to The Standard Grill in New York City.

The Mercer Hotel

'The Mercer Hotel, located at the corner of Mercer and Prince Street in SoHo, New York City, was the second acquisition in the luxury collection of André Balazs hotels.


Jamie Guzman

Jamie Fundinger now resides in New Jersey with her husband and works as a building envelope inspector and consultant in New York City on major projects designed by the most famous and respected architects like Frank Gehry, Richard Meier and Arquitectonica, as well as real estate developers like Donald Trump and Andre Balazs.


see also

The Mercer Hotel

Also owned by André Balazs Properties are the Standard Hotels, including The Standard, Hollywood; The Standard, Downtown LA; The Standard Spa, Miami Beach; The Standard, High Line and the newest addition, The Standard, East Village.