The 9 Dreamiest Apartments on the Market Right Now
Real estate in New York City is expensive, with apartments reaching into nine figures. So what makes them worth all that money? Enormous terraces, private elevators and more square footage than most suburban homes
There is a very specific buyer who can afford to pay more than
$100 million dollars for an apartment. And good for them. The rest of us
can dare to dream, though, and picture
ourselves lounging on the 2,000-square-foot terrace, taking a dip in the
private pool or staring out a 14-foot glass clock face in the living
room at the Brooklyn Bridge. Even if you are thinking about saving your
pennies, be aware that it’s not just the massive mortgage you have to
worry about. The monthly maintenance on the most expensive apartment
here is $42,270 — that’s enough to buy a brand new Mercedes every single
month.
The Dakota
Price: $14.5 million
Address: 1 W 72nd St., #46
Listing: NewYork.com
There is no singular apartment building in New York more famous than the Dakota. The imposing and historic building looms on the Upper West Side, right off Central Park. Many famous faces, including Lauren Bacall, Judy Garland and Jerry Seinfeld, have resided here since it was completed in 1884. Apartment #46 retains the building’s old-world aesthetic, including six fireplaces and the original floor plan. There are four bedrooms (though one could be used as a library) plus a living room, parlor, dining room and an additional room off the kitchen that was likely the maid’s room (now used as a family room). There are four exposures, but alas, even $14.5 million doesn’t buy you park views in the city.
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Duplex at 770 Park Ave.
Price: $21.75 million
Address: 770 Park Ave., 4/5 B
Listing: NewYork.com
If you’re looking for the historic, opulent aesthetic of the Upper East Side, look no further than this duplex co-op apartment at 770 Park Ave. The four-bedroom unit is outfitted with wood-burning fireplaces, oversized windows, crown moldings and chandeliers that likely haven’t changed much since the first residents moved in back in 1930 (don’t worry, the kitchen is decidedly modern). This unit was originally two apartments, now linked with an interior spiral staircase off the 24-foot-long marble Gallery. Upstairs are four bedrooms, plus a dressing room with a lighted makeup table and a window seat.
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Penthouse Duplex at 158 Mercer
Price: $42 million
Address: 158 Mercer St.
Listing: Corcoran
The crown jewel of the penthouse unit at 158 Mercer, in SoHo, is its expansive outdoor space. There are two large, landscaped terraces, the largest clocking in at a little over 2,000 square feet. The “small” terrace is about half that size. Back inside there are five bedrooms (all en suite), a private screening room and two kitchens (one on each floor, so you don’t have to take the stairs to get a midnight snack). The $42 million dollar price tag is steep, but the deal is sweetened by the fact that the apartment comes fully furnished. Think how much you will be saving by not having to buy lawn furniture to fill those enormous patios.
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The Clocktower Apartment at One Main
Price: $18 million
Address: 1 Main St., Apt. 16
Listing: Corcoran
Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge by subway, you may have noticed the iconic Clocktower Building along the DUMBO waterfront. Did you know that there’s an apartment in the tower atop the building? The first floor of the triplex is where you find the four 14-foot glass clocks, which look out onto the waterfront (including both the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges), the Manhattan skyline and all of Brooklyn. A private, glass-enclosed elevator (with a wraparound staircase) runs through the center of the apartment to reach the second floor with three bedrooms and a den, then up to the third-floor studio space. If those views aren’t enough, there’s always the sky roof cabana and the private deck.
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Penthouse at 60 Warren Street
Price: $24.5 Million
Address: 60 Warren St., Penthouse
Listing: Sothebys
This apartment looks like a townhouse that has been plunked on top of a classic condo building. The result is the feel of a townhouse with the views of a penthouse –the best of both worlds. This massive apartment comes with a total of 19 rooms, 10,911 interior square feet, three terraces and a private roof garden. If that’s not enough, throw in a rooftop home gym, a private elevator that connects each floor, a hot tub and wine storage. Double-height windows throughout the apartment look out onto the historic streets of TriBeCa.
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Top Floor Apartment at the Mark Hotel
Price: $60 million
Address: 25 E 77th St., Penthouse
Listing: Corcoran
There’s a reason that the living room in this penthouse apartment is so grand. It used to be the hotel’s ballroom. That room also has 26-foot-ceilings that include the interior of the building’s turret. There are five fireplaces throughout the apartment, including a double-sided fireplace in the master suite (one of six bedrooms). This apartment is perfect for couples who don’t like to share — the master also has two attached bathrooms (though you may have to fight over who gets the one with the steam room). For outdoor space, there is a 2,400-square-foot rooftop terrace. The location within a hotel means 24-access to room service, but you won’t have to mingle with out-of-towners — the apartment has a private elevator from the lobby.
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Penthouse Apartment at the Pierre Hotel
Price: $125 Million
Address: 2 E 61st St., Penthouse
Listing: Sothebys
No, we didn’t forget a decimal point in the price of this apartment. It really is eight figures. And it is, not surprisingly, the most expensive apartment on the market. This unit takes up the 41st, 42nd and 43rd floors of the historic Pierre Hotel. A private, interior elevator leads to the five master bedrooms, guest suits, staff accommodations and four outdoor terraces. The massive arched windows, looking down onto 5th Avenue and Central Park, may be the most luxurious amenity. If it seems overwhelming to keep the 16 rooms plus nine bathrooms looking so grand, don’t worry — the apartment also comes with two designated staff members who provide housekeeping services.
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Duplex at 303 E 57th St.
Price: $3.25 Million
Address: 303 E 57th St., #47G
Listing: Halstead
This apartment is a relative steal at just $3.25 million. Despite the “bargain” price, it does have one amenity that apartments four times the price can’t offer: a private pool. The duplex, on the 47th and 48th floors of the building, houses a 15-foot by 23-foot pool underneath a skylight and surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Right outside there’s a massive 5,000-square-foot terrace. The apartment has two bedrooms, study and a living room with floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the living room. But chances are you will be spending most of your time in the pool anyway.
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Price: $14.5 million
Address: 1 W 72nd St., #46
Listing: NewYork.com
There is no singular apartment building in New York more famous than the Dakota. The imposing and historic building looms on the Upper West Side, right off Central Park. Many famous faces, including Lauren Bacall, Judy Garland and Jerry Seinfeld, have resided here since it was completed in 1884. Apartment #46 retains the building’s old-world aesthetic, including six fireplaces and the original floor plan. There are four bedrooms (though one could be used as a library) plus a living room, parlor, dining room and an additional room off the kitchen that was likely the maid’s room (now used as a family room). There are four exposures, but alas, even $14.5 million doesn’t buy you park views in the city.
See more apartments for sale on the Upper West Side
Price: $21.75 million
Address: 770 Park Ave., 4/5 B
Listing: NewYork.com
If you’re looking for the historic, opulent aesthetic of the Upper East Side, look no further than this duplex co-op apartment at 770 Park Ave. The four-bedroom unit is outfitted with wood-burning fireplaces, oversized windows, crown moldings and chandeliers that likely haven’t changed much since the first residents moved in back in 1930 (don’t worry, the kitchen is decidedly modern). This unit was originally two apartments, now linked with an interior spiral staircase off the 24-foot-long marble Gallery. Upstairs are four bedrooms, plus a dressing room with a lighted makeup table and a window seat.
See more apartments for sale on the Upper East Side
Penthouse at Beacon Court
Price: $115 Million
Address: 151 E 58th St.
Listing: Corcoran
With a price tag of $115 million, this Midtown
penthouse is one of the most expensive apartments on the market in New
York City. Here’s what that kind of dough will get you: an extraordinary
9,000 square feet of space. That’s larger than most suburban mansions.
The duplex has a total of 16 rooms, including four bedrooms, a media
room, two dining areas and a reception room with a wet bar. Being on the
51st floor, you would expect
amazing views, and this apartment does not disappoint. And with north,
south and west exposures, there’s not much you won’t see. The living
room also has 24-foot ceilings and two walls of windows looking out over
Manhattan (one major drawback: no outdoor space). This kind of square
footage doesn’t come up for sale often. This is the first time this
penthouse has been on the market since the original owner, hedge fund
bigwig Steve Cohen, purchased it in 2005.Price: $115 Million
Address: 151 E 58th St.
Listing: Corcoran
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Price: $42 million
Address: 158 Mercer St.
Listing: Corcoran
The crown jewel of the penthouse unit at 158 Mercer, in SoHo, is its expansive outdoor space. There are two large, landscaped terraces, the largest clocking in at a little over 2,000 square feet. The “small” terrace is about half that size. Back inside there are five bedrooms (all en suite), a private screening room and two kitchens (one on each floor, so you don’t have to take the stairs to get a midnight snack). The $42 million dollar price tag is steep, but the deal is sweetened by the fact that the apartment comes fully furnished. Think how much you will be saving by not having to buy lawn furniture to fill those enormous patios.
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Price: $18 million
Address: 1 Main St., Apt. 16
Listing: Corcoran
Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge by subway, you may have noticed the iconic Clocktower Building along the DUMBO waterfront. Did you know that there’s an apartment in the tower atop the building? The first floor of the triplex is where you find the four 14-foot glass clocks, which look out onto the waterfront (including both the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges), the Manhattan skyline and all of Brooklyn. A private, glass-enclosed elevator (with a wraparound staircase) runs through the center of the apartment to reach the second floor with three bedrooms and a den, then up to the third-floor studio space. If those views aren’t enough, there’s always the sky roof cabana and the private deck.
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Price: $24.5 Million
Address: 60 Warren St., Penthouse
Listing: Sothebys
This apartment looks like a townhouse that has been plunked on top of a classic condo building. The result is the feel of a townhouse with the views of a penthouse –the best of both worlds. This massive apartment comes with a total of 19 rooms, 10,911 interior square feet, three terraces and a private roof garden. If that’s not enough, throw in a rooftop home gym, a private elevator that connects each floor, a hot tub and wine storage. Double-height windows throughout the apartment look out onto the historic streets of TriBeCa.
See more apartments for sale in TriBeCa
Price: $60 million
Address: 25 E 77th St., Penthouse
Listing: Corcoran
There’s a reason that the living room in this penthouse apartment is so grand. It used to be the hotel’s ballroom. That room also has 26-foot-ceilings that include the interior of the building’s turret. There are five fireplaces throughout the apartment, including a double-sided fireplace in the master suite (one of six bedrooms). This apartment is perfect for couples who don’t like to share — the master also has two attached bathrooms (though you may have to fight over who gets the one with the steam room). For outdoor space, there is a 2,400-square-foot rooftop terrace. The location within a hotel means 24-access to room service, but you won’t have to mingle with out-of-towners — the apartment has a private elevator from the lobby.
See more apartments for sale on the Upper East Side
Price: $125 Million
Address: 2 E 61st St., Penthouse
Listing: Sothebys
No, we didn’t forget a decimal point in the price of this apartment. It really is eight figures. And it is, not surprisingly, the most expensive apartment on the market. This unit takes up the 41st, 42nd and 43rd floors of the historic Pierre Hotel. A private, interior elevator leads to the five master bedrooms, guest suits, staff accommodations and four outdoor terraces. The massive arched windows, looking down onto 5th Avenue and Central Park, may be the most luxurious amenity. If it seems overwhelming to keep the 16 rooms plus nine bathrooms looking so grand, don’t worry — the apartment also comes with two designated staff members who provide housekeeping services.
See more apartments for sale on the Upper East Side
Price: $3.25 Million
Address: 303 E 57th St., #47G
Listing: Halstead
This apartment is a relative steal at just $3.25 million. Despite the “bargain” price, it does have one amenity that apartments four times the price can’t offer: a private pool. The duplex, on the 47th and 48th floors of the building, houses a 15-foot by 23-foot pool underneath a skylight and surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Right outside there’s a massive 5,000-square-foot terrace. The apartment has two bedrooms, study and a living room with floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the living room. But chances are you will be spending most of your time in the pool anyway.
See more apartments for sale in Midtown East
July 11, 2013
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