We seek out a selection of New York’s finest penthouses with first class facilities and the most amazing views.
Few cities have such an instantly recognisable skyline as New York, which makes penthouse living even more desirable. The thought of being able to reside in an apartment high in the sky with such a stunning panoramic outlook is a dream come true for those with suitably deep pockets. Sherry Tobak, senior vice president of Related Companies, says, “New York City penthouse buyers want only the best – a magnificently designed, spacious home featuring opulent finishes coupled with an all-encompassing luxury lifestyle experience.”
Richard Grossman, president of Halstead Property, agrees that buyers continue to be drawn to penthouses in Manhattan because of the exclusivity they offer. “Traditionally,” he says, “buildings only had one or two. Buyers want something unique and different in a city where there is so much repetition of apartments. They are looking for lots of space, nice layouts, amazing views, and dramatic features such as double height ceilings.
“Depending on the Manhattan neighbourhood they are in, variations of penthouses will vary, with a penthouse in Tribeca being different and loftier than, for instance, a Park Avenue penthouse which might be characterised by features like a setback. There is an enduring prestige to a penthouse and we see this in the way that they are being built in new developments with multiple units now carrying the name. Whatever the market is doing at any given time, the NYC penthouse will always have value and people will pay for the price of desire.”
Fifteen Hudson Yards, West Side, Manhattan
On the 88th floor nearly 900 feet high, this duplex penthouse features an arc of floor-to-ceiling glass spanning 116 linear feet. This allows an uninterrupted 270-degree panorama of the Hudson River, New York Harbour, the Statue of Liberty and the city skyline.
Spanning across 5,161 square feet, the property includes a dramatic great room with double-height ceilings, a fireplace, dining room, separate library and office. A custom Bulthaup kitchen then opens on to a large family room. Ascending the spectacular glass staircase, there is a media room complete with wet bar. This leads to three bedroom suites including a spacious master suite.
Residents’ amenities include a full range of fitness and wellness facilities, two private dining suites including wine storage and tasting rooms, lounges and games rooms, a 24-hour attended lobby, doorman and concierge.
£23.9m / €26.9m / $32m
Hudson Yards
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TriBeCa, Manhattan
In the heart of New York City’s most coveted neighbourhood, this exquisite penthouse stretches a full city block. Internally, it spans an incredible 7,061 square feet plus three outdoor spaces totalling 3,168 square feet including a rooftop pool.
The foyer leads to a stunning great room with ceilings soaring above 21 feet. Floor-to-ceiling windows line both sides of the first floor from the start of the block to the end. There is a chef’s open kitchen, three en suite bedrooms on the first floor – one of them a full second master bedroom. A glass staircase leads to the full floor master bedroom lined with floor-to-ceiling windows, a sumptuous bathroom and a fully glassed outdoor gallery area. The building also includes a full-time doorman, garage space, fitness centre, library and landscaped courtyard.
£16.62m / €18.68m / $22.5m
Knight Frank
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Park Avenue, Upper East Side
This corner penthouse has panoramic views as far south as the Empire State Building and the Freedom Tower, as well as stunning sunsets over Central Park and the reservoir. A private elevator landing leads to a gracious foyer followed by a large living room with floor-to-ceiling bookcases and a wood-burning fireplace.
The property also includes four-bedrooms, one staff room, four to five bathrooms, a huge eat-in chef’s kitchen and formal dining room. There is a beautifully landscaped, private wrap-around terrace with large picture windows providing views from every room. Full-time staff provide a white-glove service while amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, children’s playroom and courtyard garden.
£13.5m / €15.25m / $18.5m
Halstead Property
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Whatever the market is doing at any given time, the NYC penthouse will always have value and people will pay for the price of desire.
Gramercy Park South, Union Square
Designed by Robert A.M. Stern and featuring 63 windows, this property includes four large terraces, an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. There is a 40-foot living room and an adjacent library and dining room. An en suite staff room is located off the chef’s kitchen and there are three en suite bedrooms on this floor.
The upper level has a great room and a wrap-around terrace facing Gramercy Park. The master suite has two terraces and a spa-like master bathroom. Owners enjoy a full range of five-star amenities.
£34.3m / €38.6m / $46.5m
Knight Frank
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Olympic Tower, Fifth Avenue, Midtown East
A grand scale, four-bedroom duplex penthouse on the 50th and 51st floors with glorious Central Park/city vistas through floor-to-ceiling oversized windows. This meticulously designed apartment, with its own private elevator, was fully renovated just a few years ago and incluzdes a Crestron system.
On the main level, a spacious living room is perfect for entertaining, with an adjacent library/office and wood burning fireplace. The dining room leads to a butler’s pantry, while the kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances. The rear of the apartment offers staff quarters with its own separate entrance. A lavish master bedroom suite plus second and third en suite bedrooms are on the lower level. Resident services and amenities include a 24-hour full service doorman, concierge, attended elevators, valet service, plus a well-equipped gym.
£11.51m / €12.98m / $15.75m
Halstead Property
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Upper East Side, Manhattan
An architectural masterpiece, this 9,000 square foot duplex features a double-height living room with floor-to-ceiling glass windows capturing fabulous views. A state-of-the-art kitchen is adjacent to the media and dining room, while a home office, and complete staff quarters with two bedrooms and a bathroom complete the first level.
A gallery leads to an impressive glass and steel staircase and on to the master suite. The second floor is completed with three other en suite bedrooms all with a den, secondary home office, a bathroom with Jacuzzi and sitting room. Residents’ amenities range from a fitness centre to a massage room. A concierge and valet service is also available.
£42.9m / €48.4m / $57.5m
One Beacon Court
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