Technically speaking, the penthouse is the apartment on a building’s highest floor, which naturally provides the best views. More often than not, it also provides the highest ceilings, most luxurious finishes and appliances, and greatest likelihood of having private outdoor space in the building. These highly coveted units confer great prestige, which often leads to higher price points, but luxury buyers do not seem to object.
As the days get longer and warmer, New York’s parks, rooftop bars, and outdoor restaurants are likely to get more crowded. At a time when New York's Covid alert level is rising from low to medium, this may make some skittish about spending time outside even on the most beautiful day (like today). We take a look at penthouses with private terraces to enjoy the longer, warmer days in peace.
As the days get longer and warmer, New York’s parks, rooftop bars, and outdoor restaurants are likely to get more crowded. At a time when New York's Covid alert level is rising from low to medium, this may make some skittish about spending time outside even on the most beautiful day (like today). We take a look at penthouses with private terraces to enjoy the longer, warmer days in peace.
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Manhattan Penthouses with Terraces under $1M
From the Listing: Beautiful One bedroom Penthouse with wrap around Terrace and amazing views!
Rarely available one-bedroom unit on the market, this apartment has amazing light, open kitchen, city views, high ceilings, and an additional half bath, but the terrace is now the must-have amenity, just in time for spring, where you can enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon aperitif. See floor plan and full details here.
Rarely available one-bedroom unit on the market, this apartment has amazing light, open kitchen, city views, high ceilings, and an additional half bath, but the terrace is now the must-have amenity, just in time for spring, where you can enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon aperitif. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: PENTHOUSE STUDIO RARE OPPORTUNITY TO own an Upper East Side studio penthouse with a 180 SFT TERRACE. Lovely studio boasts of sunlight, open city views and outdoor space spanning the length of the apartment. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Spacious South facing Alcove Studio with a 331 SF private roof cabana
This stunning Penthouse alcove studio offers a smart design with a flexible floorplan. The linear kitchen leads into the living area with a dining niche, seating area, and generously proportioned sleeping alcove with a walk-in closet. The Southern exposure invites in light through the floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in gorgeous city views including midtown and Hudson yards as well as the wide open skies that surround the apartment. See floor plan and full details here.
This stunning Penthouse alcove studio offers a smart design with a flexible floorplan. The linear kitchen leads into the living area with a dining niche, seating area, and generously proportioned sleeping alcove with a walk-in closet. The Southern exposure invites in light through the floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in gorgeous city views including midtown and Hudson yards as well as the wide open skies that surround the apartment. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Welcome to Penthouse B (PHB)! This unique and coveted 1 bedroom (1BR) 1 bathroom (1BA) residence has much to be be desired with a unique private rooftop featuring an outdoor shower, kitchen area and panoramic city views! See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Spacious Penthouse Unit with PRIVATE TERRACE !!! Full sized one bedroom with huge wrap around terrace. Totally renovated kitchen and bathroom. Hardwood floor throughout. Wrap-around private outdoor space is outstanding. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Paris in Manhattan. This unique 1 Bedroom Penthouse which features a luxurious oversized outdoor terrace (13 x 22) is being offered for the first time in years!There is a wonderful living room facing East with a wall of windows and beautiful antique doors opening onto the terrace. High ceilings with multiple skylights accentuate the charm of this special home. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Welcome to Penthouse H at the coveted 340 East 80th Street on the UES! Enter this spacious unit through an open, closeted foyer into the large living room, awash in morning light thanks to eastern exposure windows. Step outside onto your own private balcony overlooking 80th Street and 1st Avenue for some fresh air and sun.
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From the Listing: Mint condition condo on the top two floors of a restored brownstone in the heart of Harlem's Mount Morris Park Historic District. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Incredible penthouse duplex with city views and sunsets from your own private setback wrap terrace! This rarely available 2 bedroom duplex offers the perfect layout for entertaining and dining both indoors and outdoors. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Top Floor, Triple-Exposure 2 Bed/2 Bath With Direct Park Views & Two Terraces!
Beautifully renovated and awash in sunlight from south, west and north exposures, this top floor two bedroom/two bathroom with two private terraces facing Marcus Garvey Park is the building's crown jewel apartment. See floor plan and full details here.
Beautifully renovated and awash in sunlight from south, west and north exposures, this top floor two bedroom/two bathroom with two private terraces facing Marcus Garvey Park is the building's crown jewel apartment. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing:
Move right into this stunning 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home plus home office and enjoy a contemporary lifestyle at East Harlem's newest development. This 652 sq. ft. home includes HIGH-END IMPORTED ITALIAN FINISHES, lovely wide plank oak floors, high ceilings, custom built-in wardrobe cabinets from Santalucia Mobili, oversized black framed windows that fully open to create an indoor/outdoor oasis and a private rooftop terrace with open views and plenty of space for sun lounging and rooftop gardening.
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From the Listing: Welcome to Penthouse C at 308 West 103rd Street. Rarely does the opportunity present itself to acquire such an incredible private outdoor space, with soaring views of Manhattan, and blinding South-West light. This expansive corner one bedroom is ideal for entertaining, with a generously sized living room, and an unparalleled private wrap-around terrace that can be sold with existing landscape and outdoor furniture. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: ONE OF A KIND - RARELY AVAILABLE - The perfect NYC pad, the ideal pied-a-terre - An extra large STUDIO PENTHOUSE with A WRAPAROUND TERRACE! OVER 1040SF of outdoor space. See floor plan and full details here.
Notable New Development Penthouse Listings
From the Listing: Designed with the character and history of Greenpoint in mind, 186 Huron offers boutique-scale living in the heart of this authentically charming community. This newly constructed elevator building featuring a brick faade with metal panel accents and oversized warehouse-style windows fits seamlessly into the neighborhood while enveloping a thoroughly elevated lifestyle. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Our lives are made up of special moments, many of which take us by surprise. The three special Penthouse homes at 450 Warren strive to deliver these memorable moments in abundance each time you return to your urban sanctuary in the sky. Thoughtfully designed by SO-IL, these residences all have four exposures making for homes that are bright, open, and finished with clean elevated materials that are a joy to touch and experience. Every home offers enormous private outdoor spaces, 10ft plus ceilings, and a plethora of oversized windows, maximizing the living experience for every time and season. See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: Introducing the Penthouse Collection at The Edison Gramercy. Designed by the celebrated Paris Forino Interior Design, PHC is a 1,894 square foot three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home with 355 square feet of private outdoor space.
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From the Listing: Welcome to this one-of-a-kind Pembrooke and Ives duplex penthouse in prime Midtown East, a sprawling 4,321 sq. ft. 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom condo with wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling windows and exquisite contemporary craftsmanship and design. A private terrace and rooftop at approx. 1,500 sq. ft. is ideal for al fresco dining, entertaining, and sun lounging and has stunning views of the East River, Chrysler Building, and city skyline. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Luxury living extraordinaire awaits you atop the exclusive 22 Bond, a staple building for NoHo with rich history offering 6 ultra-luxurious residences framing a lush urban garden. This impeccably designed duplex penthouse jewel is a vision of sophistication with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, generous living/entertaining areas, private south-facing Bond Street and garden-view balconies, and a fabulous 620 SF roof terrace for the ultimate outdoor enjoyment. See floor plan and full details here.
Largest Penthouses on the Market Right Now
From the Listing: The Pinnacle Penthouse, developed by Alchemy Properties, is New York's preeminent residential offering. Reaching 727 feet high, this five-story home encompasses 9,680 square feet of interior space and a private 408 square foot observatory terrace. Exquisite highlights include 125 windows, 24 foot ceilings and an in-residence private elevator. Customize this coveted home with magnificent floor plan designs from Thierry W Despont and David Hotson.
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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. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing:
Enter this remarkable 10,171 square foot "compound in the sky" that encompasses the entire 90th floor by private elevator landing. No detail was overlooked in this expertly planned residence boasts ceiling heights up to 14 feet and lavishly finished, 7.5-inch-wide, French oak floors. See floor plan and full details here.
Great Value Penthouses
From the Listing: Penthouse 4A is a three-bedroom, two full bath duplex home boasting wraparound corner 400SF PRIVATE ROOF DECK facing south and west with spectacular city views, plus PRIVATE LOGGIA off of a lower bedroom, and a deeded storage space. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: A LARGE LUXURIOUS TRIPLEX PH WITH ITS OWN PRIVATE ROOFTOP TERRACE AND WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, IS THE PERFECT HOME OR PIED-A-TERRE
This sun-drenched, spacious & spectacular 1 bedroom, 1.5 Bath, with 1,244 Sq ft Triplex penthouse features high ceilings & oversized windows with stunning unobstructed views of the George Washington Bridge and City College. See floor plan and full details here.
This sun-drenched, spacious & spectacular 1 bedroom, 1.5 Bath, with 1,244 Sq ft Triplex penthouse features high ceilings & oversized windows with stunning unobstructed views of the George Washington Bridge and City College. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Welcome home to Penthouse A at 372 Fifth Avenue. A very dramatic loft-style PH Duplex With 19 ft ceilings!!! and a huge private terrace with views inclusive of the Empire State Building, measured at approx. 1,250 sft this home is perfect for entertainment or R&R. This residence is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout beautifully finished with high-end appliances and a modern appearance in a prewar, ex-industrial loft style building. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: A Stunning and Architecturally-Rich 2,200sf Duplex Penthouse with a 340sf Outdoor Oasis, 2 Wood-Burning Fireplaces, Hand-Carved Wood Beams and Skyline Views. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing:
Make shimmering East River and skyline views your daily backdrop in this extraordinary four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom penthouse duplex featuring designer interiors and two private terraces in a revered Upper East Side cooperative.
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From the Listing: TWO LARGE PRIVATE TERRACES IDEAL FOR LOUNGING AND ENTERTAINING!
This DUPLEX PENTHOUSE extra-large 1-BEDROOM, 1-BATH feels like a private townhouse unit at the top of a high-rise building. Perfectly positioned facing South, this 18 and 19th floor apartment is sunbathed all day! See floor plan and full details here.
This DUPLEX PENTHOUSE extra-large 1-BEDROOM, 1-BATH feels like a private townhouse unit at the top of a high-rise building. Perfectly positioned facing South, this 18 and 19th floor apartment is sunbathed all day! See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Ask any buyer what makes a perfect terrace. The answer is likely to be: "Direct access from the living room and large enough for wining and dining with lush vegetation and maximum privacy!" Terraces like this are so rare that owners hold on to them like vintage watches, a classic cars or paintings. And the only thing rarer than a home with a "direct living" terrace, is a true penthouse with protected views, high ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, and a wrap-around terrace wide enough for entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.
Notable Trophy Penthouses
From the Listing: Elegance. Luxury. Grandeur.
Sunrise to Sunset, this well-appointed and sophisticated Penthouse offers five bedrooms with four-and-one-half bathrooms spanning over 4,100 SF and includes a 2,250 SF landscaped private roof deck. See floor plan and full details here.
Sunrise to Sunset, this well-appointed and sophisticated Penthouse offers five bedrooms with four-and-one-half bathrooms spanning over 4,100 SF and includes a 2,250 SF landscaped private roof deck. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Recently Remodeled, DREAM 4 bedroom/4.5 baths Duplex Penthouse encompassing 3000-square-foot of interior space and 1,250 sf of exterior space (two terraces) .
The main floor is designed for entertaining with an open living space, bordered by a 650-square-foot, north-facing landscaped terrace with exquisite panoramic views of the city, extending from the Empire State Building to the Hudson River.
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From the Listing:
Introducing this gorgeously renovated and never-before-lived-in trophy triplex penthouse nestled in the heart of SoHo, a radiant 3-bedroom masterpiece offering an unparalleled indoor-outdoor living experience with three terraces and elegant interiors.
This palatial 4,270 sq. ft. home is wrapped in 34 oversized windows with charming SoHo and skyline views. Additional features include 3 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, airy 11-ft ceilings, gorgeous wide plank white oak floors, smart home technology, key-locked elevator access to all floors, a brand new state-of-the-art chef's kitchen, and a marble-clad fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.
This palatial 4,270 sq. ft. home is wrapped in 34 oversized windows with charming SoHo and skyline views. Additional features include 3 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, airy 11-ft ceilings, gorgeous wide plank white oak floors, smart home technology, key-locked elevator access to all floors, a brand new state-of-the-art chef's kitchen, and a marble-clad fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.
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