The Ideal Floor Plan, Part 2: + 25 Spectacular NYC Penthouses for Inspiration

By CityRealty Staff | From Get To Know Tuesday, November 28, 2023

In the realm of New York City real estate, where space is a coveted asset, the adage "bigger isn't always better" holds true, especially when it comes to floor plans. Beyond the sheer square footage, the thoughtful design of an apartment holds paramount importance. Part 1 of our two-part series delved into considerations like dimensions, flow, and key features such as ceiling height and entryways. Now, in Part 2, we turn our attention to six pivotal rooms, offering insights and introducing free online tools that empower you to craft the blueprint for your ideal living space.

Living Rooms

In New York City, not every apartment guarantees the luxury of a spacious living room and dining area. Especially in smaller, budget-friendly spaces, occupants often find themselves making choices. So, depending on your budget, your first consideration might revolve around determining if there's sufficient room for a functional living space. Unlike bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, there aren't clear-cut guidelines defining a legal living room. This lack of clarity means that living rooms can be compromised when apartments undergo redesigns to accommodate more bedrooms or essential features like additional storage.

On the other hand, in the luxury segment, there's a risk of ending up with a living room that feels overly large and cavernous. Regardless of your budget, it's crucial to assess whether the unit's living area is suitable and has the potential to fulfill your specific needs—whether you seek a cozy spot for streaming films or a space for entertaining large groups of friends.

554 Broome Street, #PH (Elliman)

Dining Rooms

Not every New York City apartment comes with a dining room, and like living rooms, there's no legal definition of what constitutes a dining room. Most so-called "dining rooms" are not separate rooms but rather spaces integrated within the larger living area of the unit. When evaluating a potential apartment, it's essential to assess whether the overall living space is spacious enough to accommodate a dining table, especially if you desire one that can comfortably seat more than four people. Additionally, consider whether there's a way to delineate the dining space from the living area and its proximity to the kitchen. For instance, is there a convenient way to serve food directly from the kitchen to the dining table?

Bedrooms

Nationally, the average size of a bedroom is approximately 132 square feet (11 by 12 feet). However, in New York City, bedrooms in apartments are often smaller. When evaluating any bedroom's layout, it's crucial to begin with the fundamentals—is it a legal bedroom? Legal bedrooms must meet specific criteria, including being at least 8 feet long, wide, and high, having a window facing a street, yard, or outdoor space, and not serving as a passageway to another room (which is common in classic railroad apartments).

Once you've confirmed the legality, you can delve into other important considerations. Does it include a closet? Can it accommodate a queen or king-size bed, and is there sufficient space to move around the room with the bed in place? Assess the room's capacity for additional furniture and contemplate whether the bedroom will be used solely for sleeping or for other activities, such as remote work.

Dedicated Workspace

Buyers are increasingly looking for units with dedicated workspaces. Again, depending on your specific needs and living arrangement, a dedicated workspace could be a nook in the corner of a bedroom or a separate office with built-in bookcases. If you’re in the market for a resale or new construction unit, always consider your remote workspace needs when assessing the floor plan.

Kitchens

New York City is home to many amazing things—home kitchens aren’t one of them. In fact, beyond the luxury housing market, residential kitchens tend to fall into two categories, and neither are ideal: the combined “living/kitchen area” and galley kitchen. The layout of the combined living/kitchen area can be functional, though in smaller units, this common layout often means one’s sofa is just a few inches away from one’s stove. Likewise, the galley kitchen can have a great layout, though depending on the overall floor space of the unit, galley kitchens can be impossible for two cooks to occupy simultaneously and even be a tight squeeze for one cook.

Bathrooms

New York City is also notorious for unusual bathroom designs, which include the classic bathtub in the kitchen layout, as well as many bathrooms that are so small that it is optimal to keep the door open rather than closed when in use. Beyond these obvious layout challenges, there are several other questions you should ask yourself when assessing a bathroom layout:

- Overall size: Does the bathroom feel too small to comfortably move around or too large?

- Storage: Does the bathroom have adequate storage for health and beauty products as well as towels and other grooming accessories?

- Natural lighting and ventilation: If the bathroom has natural light, is it private? If the bathroom does not have natural light, does it have adequate ventilation?

Powder Rooms

By definition, a powder room is a two-piece bathroom equipped with only a toilet and sink. While many newer condos come equipped with powder rooms, which are often located near the living room or another common area, older apartments are less likely to have a powder room unless the apartment is the result of two units being combined over time. Due to strict rules about where one can place plumbing, especially in prewar buildings, adding powder rooms in older units can also be challenging and even impossible. For this reason, if a powder room is a must for you, it is usually best to purchase a unit with a powder room already in place.

Design Your Own Floor Plan

While looking at floor plans is a great place to start, the best way to determine whether a floor plan will work for you is to visualize what the space will look like once you move in. Fortunately, there are now many different design tools available to help you begin mocking up your ideal apartment floor plan. One of the most well-known options is AutoCAD Architecture (you can download a free trial for 30 days). Other free and accessible options include Floorplanner, Live Home 3D, and RoomSketcher. Remember that while there are some design principles that always matter (e.g., traffic flow), an ideal floor plan is ultimately the plan that meets your specific needs and lifestyle.

While apartments of all sizes can be carefully configured to create the ideal floor plan, greater square footage generally allows for greater potential. These spacious penthouses feature generously sized rooms, which in turn allows plenty of space for combinations, separations, and whatever else it takes to create a floor plan that meets your exact needs.

Spectacular Penthouse Listings

The Cortland, #PH25
$39,500,000

Chelsea | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 5,761 ft²

The Cortland, #PH25 (CORE Group Marketing LLC)

From the Listing: Penthouse 25 spans 5,761 square feet and welcomes you with a gracious entry foyer with private elevator access. With four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, the two private terraces make up 584 square feet with views of the Hudson River facing west and city skyline views facing north. Complete with two fireplaces, located in the great room and primary bedroom, the expansive, open-plan living and dining areas feature unobstructed views of the Hudson River, warm wood flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows. See floor plan and full details here.

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The Dorilton, #PHEast
$7,700,000

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 3,175 ft²

The Dorilton, #PHEast (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: WOW!! Live life beautifully in this Upper West Side 4 Bedroom, 4 1/2 Bathroom home, nestled in a Penthouse Garden Paradise. All in perfectly renovated with the highest quality finishes. One enters Penthouse East by a semi-private landing and is immediately enchanted by the light, ceiling heights, and the beautiful architectural details the historic Dorilton has to offer....oversized windows, amazing ceiling heights, detailed original fireplace mantelpiece, architectural moldings, and beautiful wood floors. See floor plan and full details here.

33 Greene Street, #PHW
$8,250,000 (-17.5%)

SoHo | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 3,600 ft²

33 Greene Street, #PHW (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: As featured in Architectural Digest, this one-of-a-kind, south-facing penthouse loft on the beloved, cobble-stone Greene Street of SoHo offers approximately 3,600 INT. SF of extraordinary space, light and volume, made even more exceptional by its newly finished 1,800 SF private roof deck with panoramic views of the city. With 14' ceilings, 13 extra-large picture windows, original historic columns, and painted tin ceilings throughout, PHW at 33 Greene Street is one of those rare Downtown properties that celebrates its pre-war history-originally built in 1873-while also being refreshingly new and modern. See floor plan and full details here.

The Astor, #PH3
$10,500,000

Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,438 ft²

The Astor, #PH3 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: .Experience an exquisite arrival as you discreetly enter off-Broadway through bronze-and-glass doors and into the renovated historic lobby, where carefully restored original details live alongside artful modern additions. The juxtaposition creates an understated elegance that feels right for today, while still speaking to a classic era of quality and craft. See floor plan and full details here.

Cast Iron House, #PHA
$12,000,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,809 ft²

Cast Iron House, #PHA (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: Final Remaining Sponsor Residence. Landmark atop a Landmark. Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban Penthouse with 20-ft Ceilings and Wraparound Terrace.

Introducing this majestic duplex penthouse perched atop a 19th-century cast iron landmark. Award-winning Shigeru Ban designed this 4-bedroom (plus den or convertible 5th bedroom), 3.5-bathroom home with sliding curtain wall windows that open onto a 1,510 sq. ft. terrace and allow for seamless indoor-outdoor living. See floor plan and full details here.

The Chelsea Enclave, #PHA
$12,500,000

Chelsea | Condop | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,452 ft²

The Chelsea Enclave, #PHA (Compass)

From the Listing: Truly special at the Chelsea Enclave. If you could pick a perfect location in West Chelsea, this would most certainly be on top of the list. Perched on one of the most coveted blocks of West Chelsea, 177 Ninth Avenue Penthouse A offers an elevated experience like no other. Spanning 3,452sf across two levels with an incredible 2,640sf of private outdoor space, this once-in-a-generation 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home beautifully blends the luxury of penthouse living with a sense of serene privacy. See floor plan and full details here.

111 Central Park North, #PHB
$14,950,000

Harlem | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,557 ft²

111 Central Park North, #PHB (Bespoke Real Estate LLC)

From the Listing: Experience luxury living at its finest at 111 Central Park North Penthouse, a triplex residence boasting breathtaking city, park, and water views. With 51’+/- of direct Central Park frontage, this 4 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bathroom residence offers 3,557 SF+/- of interior living space and an expansive 1,668 SF+/- of exterior space across three levels. See floor plan and full details here.

1185 Park Avenue, #PH1716G
$15,400,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 5,100 ft²

1185 Park Avenue, #PH1716G (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This trophy penthouse boasts grand rooms, fantastic light, and a spectacular, beautifully landscaped wrap-terrace with open city and river views east, west, and south. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, a library, a roof level garden/sunroom and 2 Powder Rooms. At 5,100 interior and 2,850 exterior square feet, this stunning residence has it all, and at an extraordinarily low maintenance. See floor plan and full details here.

455 West 20th Street, #PH
$16,995,000

Chelsea | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,791 ft²

455 West 20th Street, #PH (Compass)

From the Listing: Welcome to one of the truest Penthouses in downtown Manhattan, the pinnacle of the condominium at the General Theological Seminary. Situated atop a boutique, 20-residence building, and occupying the entire top floors, the penthouse is a story of scale, space, privacy, light, and charm. It spans nearly 4,000 square feet inside with more than 900 square feet of highly usable terrace space across two terraces. And, as it sits above the landmarked townhomes of 20th Street and exposes into the private, tree-filled courtyard of the seminary, light abounds. See floor plan and full details here.

The Chatham, #PHA
$17,995,000 (-10%)

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,701 ft²

The Chatham, #PHA (OFFICIAL)

From the Listing: Introducing the crown jewel of The Chatham, boasting 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths across three levels totaling 6,700 square feet. Located in a luxury condominium building designed by famed architect Robert A.M. Stern, this masterpiece is elevated by three Juliette balconies and five terraces as well as panoramic views that perfectly capture Central Park and urban living at its finest. See floor plan and full details here.

555 West End Avenue, #TheSolarium
$18,000,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,420 ft²

555 West End Avenue, #TheSolarium (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: The Solarium Penthouse at 555 WEA is the kind of apartment that people see in movies and dream about. Formerly the gymnasium of the school, it has dramatic architecture but is also an apartment that is easy to live in. The Great Room (which in this case is actually an accurate name) has a 19 foot arched ceiling with a full glass wall opening to a terrace big enough for an outdoor dinner party.The open kitchen, hand-crafted in white fumed oak by Christopher Peacock with Arabescato slab marble counters and slab backsplashes has multiple spots for people to pull up a stool and be part of the cooking action or even to eat a meal, but it is set back from the living room to allow for formality if needed. See floor plan and full details here.

Jardim, #PHA
$18,500,000 (-7.3%)

Chelsea | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 4,552 ft²

Jardim, #PHA (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: Redefine indoor-outdoor city living at this one-of-a-kind penthouse masterpiece at Jardim, a stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom condo whose pristine 4,552 sq. ft. interiors are matched by 4,593 sq. ft. of private outdoor space with a private pool. See floor plan and full details here.

73 Wooster Street, #PHA
$18,500,000 (-6.3%)

SoHo | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 4,856 ft²

73 Wooster Street, #PHA (Compass)

From the Listing: Available for the first time in 20 years, penthouse A at 73 Wooster Street is a rarity: a mammoth loft, with an immense and private outdoor space, located in a discreet doorman condominium. Offering 4,856 square feet of living space, plus a 3,008-square-foot roof terrace, the home embodies spacious SoHo living. Featuring 15-foot ceilings, original casement windows, and 53 feet of frontage over West Broadway, Penthouse A is truly a trophy home for the downtown buyer who will compromise nothing. See floor plan and full details here.

812 Park Avenue, #PHB
$19,000,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths

812 Park Avenue, #PHB (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: An absolute masterpiece perched atop venerable 812 Park Avenue, this spectacular triplex penthouse takes inspiration from 18th-century European architecture and decorative arts. With divine private terraces, gorgeous proportions, and meticulous attention to every detail, this residence is truly splendid. See floor plan and full details here.

No. 33 Park Row, #PH3
$19,500,000

Financial District | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 5,403 ft²

No. 33 Park Row, #PH3 (Compass)

From the Listing: Penthouse Three, a majestic split five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathrooms duplex layout includes a dramatic 1,08SF loggia terrace with direct, protected park-front exposures, generous proportions of over 5,400SF, and two private, separate elevator landings. The impressive interiors feature dramatic 21-foot-high ceilings and wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows boasting unobstructed, forever-preserved views over City Hall Park and Tribeca, surrounded by some of Manhattan's most iconic architectural masterpieces, along with the uniquely alluring qualities of north-western light. See floor plan and full details here.

1 North Moore Street, #PH
$20,000,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 5,500 ft²

1 North Moore Street, #PH (Modlin Group LLC)

From the Listing: Situated in the heart of prime TriBeCa, this incredible penthouse is the product of meticulous design, a commitment to state-of-the-art amenities and a carefully curated aesthetic. Spread over 5,500 sq.ft. with an additional 2,050 sq.ft.of outdoor space, including a rooftop pool, no expense was spared on the fixtures and finishes in this exceptional three bedroom, three bathroom, plus two powder rooms, home. See floor plan and full details here.

Urban Glass House, #PH
$24,500,000

SoHo | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 4,266 ft²

Urban Glass House, #PH (Compass)

From the Listing: Introducing the Penthouse at 330 Spring Street, a full-floor five-bedroom home with interiors by Annabelle Selldorf and two terraces totaling almost 1,600 square feet wrapping three sides of this grand home on SoHo’s coveted waterfront. 360-degree exposures from floor-to-ceiling windows in every room - true to the building’s name, The Urban Glass House - provide stunning views, including sunsets over the Hudson River, the triumphs of downtown’s skyline, north to Hudson Yards, and an intimate glimpse into SoHo. With 11.5’ ceilings, a private landing with an additional service entrance, and an unbeatable flow separating the private and public spaces, this is a grand home as well suited for entertaining as it is for the easy comforts of daily life. See floor plan and full details here.

The Whitman Mansion, #PH
$24,990,000

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,540 ft²

The Whitman Mansion, #PH (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This grand and luxurious duplex penthouse occupies the top two floors of the historic Whitman Mansion and offers over 9,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space with 4 terraces and unobstructed views overlooking Madison Square Park! A private keyed-elevator landing with secured entrance foyer leads to a massive sky-lit great room with high ceilings, wide-plank rift oak floors and brilliant southern light through a wall of Palladian-style windows with multiple french doors opening onto an enchanted park-side terrace.Beyond this magnificent room, you'll find the enormous custom Arclinea chef's kitchen with separate dining area and lounge. See floor plan and full details here.

240 Park Avenue South, #PH1
$25,000,000

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

240 Park Avenue South, #PH1 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: From the master design studio of Matthew Hoey and Soren Rose comes the most enchanting, beautifully designed, meticulously executed home in all of New York City and quite possibly the world.Utilizing only six natural materials and elements: stone, glass, wood, steel, tile, and water, a team of master craftsmen, designers and artisans were chosen to design, curate, mill, forge, and build this breathtaking home over a six-year period. Matthew Hoey &Soren Rose's "Magnum Opus Penthouse" is a true journey into bespoke craftsmanship encompassing the entire top floor, mezzanine and rooftop of 240 Park Avenue South. See floor plan and full details here.

One Sutton Place South, #PH
$26,000,000 (-21.2%)

Beekman/Sutton Place | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,600 ft²

One Sutton Place South, #PH (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Perched atop the prestigious and picturesque One Sutton Place South, this impeccable trophy penthouse is distinguished by extraordinarily large and open terraces encircling the apartment and offering divine East River and skyline vistas in all directions. As the building’s only penthouse residence, there is extraordinary privacy and a luxury of space and proportion. Commissioned by Henry Phipps and originally designed for his daughter and son-in-law, Mr.and Mrs. Winston Guest, One Sutton Place South’s top floor simplex, in addition to its glorious terraces, boasts exceedingly gracious proportions, soaring high ceilings, and mesmerizing outlooks. See floor plan and full details here.

Three Ten, #PH30B
$26,000,000

Midtown East | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 5,381 ft²

Three Ten, #PH30B (Kleier Residential Inc)

From the Listing: This five bedroom, four-and-one-half-bath residence on top of the luxury Three Ten Condominium has been exquisitely reimagined and renovated by Frank Bostelman for renowned AD100 architect firm David Kleinberg Design Associate and decorated by famed French antique dealer and tastemaker Ariane Dandois. With 5,381 square feet inside plus four sprawling terraces of 2,128 square feet accessible from all the main rooms, the home has floor-to-ceiling windows, ceilings from 10' to over 11'5" feet and panoramic 360 views of New York City. See floor plan and full details here.

78 Irving Place, #PH
$29,500,000 (-7.8%)

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 7,880 ft²

78 Irving Place, #PH (OFFICIAL)

From the Listing: Welcome to the serene penthouse retreat at 78 Irving Place. Completely redesigned by Pietro Cicognani of Cicognani Kalla and with exquisite interiors by Windsor Smith, this one-of-a-kind penthouse exudes both luxury and elegance with meticulous attention to every detail. See floor plan and full details here.

885 Park Avenue, #PH
$32,000,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,000 ft²

885 Park Avenue, #PH (Bespoke Real Estate LLC)

From the Listing: 885 Park Avenue, #PH is a newly finished full-floor penthouse spanning 9,200 SF+/- in total, including 6,000 SF+/- of interior living space and an impressive 3,200 SF+/- wraparound landscaped terrace accessible from every room. With 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 1 half bathrooms, this residence boasts breathtaking light-filled spaces. Enjoy the convenience of three private elevators, floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that frame stunning views of Midtown, the Carlyle Hotel, East River, and Central Park, and a versatile layout to configure as many as 7 bedrooms to suit your lifestyle See floor plan and full details here.

The Dandy, #PH
$32,500,000

NoHo | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 8,000 ft²

The Dandy, #PH (Modlin Group LLC)

From the Listing: In an elite group of the most rarefied homes in the world, this exceptional penthouse sprawls over 12,000 square feet of private indoor and outdoor space. Five expansive bedrooms and palatial living space occupy an interior 8,000 square feet, while two rooftop terraces and a heated swimming pool spread over an additional 4,000+ square feet. Located in vibrant, coveted Noho, this spectacular home is a study in stunning modernism and traditional design with no expense spared and no detail unconsidered. See floor plan and full details here.

150 East 78th Street, #PH
$35,000,000 (-6.7%)

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 7,288 ft²

150 East 78th Street, #PH (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Welcome to the epitome of luxury living in Manhattan, this trophy penthouse is located on the top two floors of the brand-new Robert A.M. Stern condominium, 150 East 78th Street. With spectacular open city views that encompass the iconic Manhattan skyline and Central Park, this residence offers an unparalleled vantage point to immerse yourself in the beauty and energy of the city.Spanning an impressive 7,288 square feet of meticulously designed interior space, this penthouse exudes grandeur and refinement. The three terraces, totaling 1,462 square feet, invite outdoor living and entertaining, each equipped with an outdoor grill for culinary indulgence against the backdrop of breathtaking views. There are six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and two powder rooms. See floor plan and full details here.

Olympic Tower, #PH45
$35,000,000

Midtown East | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 9,450 ft²

Olympic Tower, #PH45 (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: A rare opportunity awaits discerning buyers on the top two floors of the famed Olympic Tower in the iconic heart of Manhattan. Penthouse 4/5 is the ultimate canvas for those seeking the perfect place in which to create a custom trophy residence at one of the most sought-after buildings for celebrities, industry leaders, royalty, and more.

Over 9,000 square feet of space is spread across two expansive floors offering sweeping river-to-river city views of the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Marvelous structural elements can accommodate and accentuate any design motifs and lifestyle needs. Truly, the possibilities are endless. See floor plan and full details here.

50 United Nations Plaza, #DPH42
$39,950,000

Turtle Bay/United Nations | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 9,704 ft²

50 United Nations Plaza, #DPH42 (Zeckendorf Marketing LLC)

From the Listing: Welcome to Penthouse 42, the crown jewel of 50 United Nations Plaza. This nearly 10,000 SF penthouse home fully emcompasses the top two floors of the building, providing breathtaking views, privacy and prestige at 50 United Nations Plaza, the ultimate global address. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Foster + Partners and delivered by New York's legendary Zeckendorf Development and Global Holdings, this one-of-a-kind Duplex Penthouse combines nearly 10,000 square feet of interior living space with two extraordinary outdoor spaces; one a large terrace ideally situated off the main living area, the other a more than 30-foot outdoor swimming pool and pool deck. See floor plan and full details here.

One Madison, #PH
$42,000,000 (-32.3%)

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 7,000 ft²

One Madison, #PH (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Crowning One Madison from the 58th to the 60th floors, the Triplex Penthouse boasts nearly 7,000 square feet of open interior space with dramatic full-height windows that offer breathtaking 360-degree skyline and river views. The apartment offers an extraordinary perspective of the island of Manhattan and its iconic buildings. On a clear day you can see as far as the Atlantic Ocean.This residential masterpiece was designed with the utmost sophistication and aesthetic integrity. See floor plan and full details here.

15 Central Park West, #PH40A6K
$45,000,000

Central Park West | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 6,846 ft²

15 Central Park West, #PH40A6K (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Presenting a rare opportunity to own a unique Penthouse 4+ bedroom 'Mansion in the Sky' at the coveted Robert A.M. Stern masterpiece, 15 Central Park West. This grand residence has sweeping views in all directions with a private elevator landing / entrance foyer.Penthouse 40A is truly a one of a kind offering a timeless combination of grand interiors and sweeping Central Park and City views. Included with the sale of this spectacular 5,398 sq ft home are two additional well-appointed apartments in the building for your guests or staff: 6K, a 1,036 sf one-bedroom with one and a half marble bathrooms as well as apartment S606, a 412 sf studio. The Total Combined Offering is 6846 square feet. See floor plan and full details here.

111 West 57th Street, #PH76
$54,600,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 6,512 ft²

111 West 57th Street, #PH76 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Penthouse 76 at 111 West 57th Street is a spectacular, one-of-a-kind residence that offers the grandeur of expansive indoor-outdoor living across two full floors, all with breathtaking, unobstructed 360-degree vistas that are perfectly centered over Central Park to the north, and river-to-river over-Manhattan iconic city skyline to the south. Penthouse 76 is a 4-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom residence featuring 6,512 square feet of interior space adorned by a south-facing, 309 square-foot terrace making this a Penthouse of monumental proportion and unparalleled 360-degree views. See floor plan and full details here.

432 Park Avenue, #PH96
$130,000,000

Midtown East | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 8,255 ft²

432 Park Avenue, #PH96 (OFFICIAL)

From the Listing: The penthouse at 432 Park Avenue, one of the most iconic residences of our time, takes its premier place above every other trophy penthouse in New York. Never before lived in, the home is ready for immediate occupancy. On floor ninety-six of ninety-six, you are at the pinnacle of the Manhattan skyline, in a building designed to be the epitome of luxury.The full-floor apartment encompasses 8,255 square feet of the grandest living, with soaring twelve-and-a-half-foot ceilings throughout and twenty-four windows stretching ten feet by ten feet each, offering spectacular full-circle panoramic views in all directions. With each space completed to the highest levels of fit and finish, there are six bedrooms, a library, seven full baths, and two powder rooms. See floor plan and full details here.

Central Park Tower, #PENTHOUSE
$195,000,000 (-22%)

Midtown West | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 17,545 ft²

Central Park Tower, #PENTHOUSE (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: Soaring 1,416 feet above New York City in the tallest residential tower on the planet, the penthouse at Central Park Tower lays claim to the title of being the highest residence—and having the highest terrace—in the world. This once-in-a-generation residence occupies the top three floors of the most significant building on Billionaires Row, spanning 17,545 sq. ft. of interior space with a glorious 1,433 sq. ft. outdoor escape. See floor plan and full details here.

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