Vikram Pandit's new $17.9 million Beresford crib

Vikram Pandit, who sold his hedge fund Old Lane to Citigroup for $800 million last April,  and then became their alt investments group CEO, has a swanky new address in the Beresford.  He bought the late Tony Randall's 10 room unit from his widow for $17.9 million.  He'll be in good company with others from the hedge fund world, including Pershing Square's Bill Ackman and Elliott Associates' Paul Singer.  He'll also have Jerry Seinfeld and John McEnroe as neighbors.

The co-operative in the Beresford building at 81st Street is a full floor, overlooks Central Park to the east and has its own elevator, a listing by the Corcoran Group real estate brokerage said when the apartment was offered. The New York Finance Department's Web site recorded the sale today.

``This extraordinary 10-room residence offers outstanding entertainment rooms of grand proportions with magnificent detail,'' the Corcoran listing said. ``The residence enjoys superb light and impressive park views through 20 windows spanning two exposures.''

His new apartment has herringbone wood floors, a fireplace, coffered ceilings, a butler's pantry and wine storage. ``A truly superb residence,'' according to the sales listing.

Citigroup's Pandit Buys Tony Randall Co-Op for $17.9 Million - Bloomberg