The standout feature of Central Park Tower is its "spectacular views," Barnett told the crowd.
"You can see everywhere in all directions," he said. "You can see the beautiful Manhattan skyline at night, and nobody's blocking our views. ... And so we brought you up here today to experience them firsthand and pass it on. Here we go."
With that, Barnett reached over and dramatically pressed a button next to the podium. The curtains covering the floor-to-ceiling windows collapsed to the floor. The crowd gasped, and sunlight streamed into the room. It was quite theatrical.