Between the mayoral election and rezonings poised to transform entire neighborhoods, the year 2025 was a time of change for New York City. One thing that has not changed, though, is the city's status as one of the world's leading financial and entertainment centers. As a result, it attracts luminaries in all fields who seek pied-a-terres or long-term homes.
Below, we look at the highest-priced purchases and sales of 2025 linked to celebrities. It should be noted that these are the highest-priced ones that are commonly known; it is likely that some high-profile figures made purchases using LLCs or trusts for privacy's sake.
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Robert Herjavec—Bought for $20,125,000
111 West 57th Street, #42 (Sotheby's International Realty)
Roughly a year after Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec sold his apartment at One57 (and made a $6 million profit on it), the entrepreneur has returned to Billionaires' Row with the purchase of a full-floor apartment at super-skinny supertall 111 West 57th Street. Mr. Herjavec spends much of his time on the West Coast, but said in a statement that he missed New York. He also says, "We got a very good deal. I am a Shark after all-LOL" and wasn't exaggerating; the closing price represents a reduction of over $8 million from when the apartment was first being marketed.
From the Listing: Designed by the award-winning Studio Sofield, recognized for their impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail, this 4,492-square-foot residence offers an elevated level of luxury living in the first full-floor, 4-bedroom Tower Residence. The formal entry gallery is finished with white macauba stone floors and offers a dramatic north to south view which opens into the sumptuous Great Room. This incredible space is highlighted by 14-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows which showcase unrivaled, perfectly centered views over Central Park.
From the Listing: Designed by the award-winning Studio Sofield, recognized for their impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail, this 4,492-square-foot residence offers an elevated level of luxury living in the first full-floor, 4-bedroom Tower Residence. The formal entry gallery is finished with white macauba stone floors and offers a dramatic north to south view which opens into the sumptuous Great Room. This incredible space is highlighted by 14-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows which showcase unrivaled, perfectly centered views over Central Park.
111 West 57th Street has 3 public availabilities from $18.25 million.
Hugh Jackman—Sold for $23,626,609
100 Eleventh Avenue (CityRealty); Hugh Jackman (Paul Cush, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17024435)
100 Eleventh Avenue, #23PH (Douglas Elliman)
Between his Radio City Music Hall residency, recently released film Song Sung Blue, and a series of personal ups and downs, 2025 was a busy year for actor/singer Hugh Jackman. Somewhere amidst all this, he managed to offload his West Chelsea penthouse as part of his divorce proceedings.
From the Listing: This spectacular penthouse will take your breath away. With 360-degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River down to the Statue of Liberty, this is the jewel in the crown that is Jean Nouvel's iconic masterpiece. Unmatched in high concept and layout this home features 14-foot ceilings, two fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows, an enclosed loggia terrace, and a jaw-dropping 4,400-square-foot terrace.
From the Listing: This spectacular penthouse will take your breath away. With 360-degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River down to the Statue of Liberty, this is the jewel in the crown that is Jean Nouvel's iconic masterpiece. Unmatched in high concept and layout this home features 14-foot ceilings, two fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows, an enclosed loggia terrace, and a jaw-dropping 4,400-square-foot terrace.
100 Eleventh Avenue has 5 public availabilities from $1.28 million.
Suzy Welch—Bought for $24,200,000
The Parkville, #PH (Compass)
At the beginning of December 2025, author/professor Suzy Welch listed her Upper East Side townhouse, which has one of New York City's largest private gardens. But according to The Real Deal, she will not lack for outdoor space in her new Manhattan home. She has been identified as the buyer of a triplex penthouse with three landscaped terraces.
From the Listing: Located within a full service boutique pre-war condominium, this exceptional 12 room penthouse residence is uniquely complemented by 3 magnificent landscaped terraces. The private elevator landing leads to a gracious entrance gallery, a grand double sized living room (31’ x 16’) with soaring 10’ coffered ceilings, hardwood herringbone floors, and a limestone gas-burning fireplace, a stately formal dining room, a distinguished wood paneled library. The dazzling, sun flooded gourmet eat-in-chef’s kitchen is a chef's dream come true!
From the Listing: Located within a full service boutique pre-war condominium, this exceptional 12 room penthouse residence is uniquely complemented by 3 magnificent landscaped terraces. The private elevator landing leads to a gracious entrance gallery, a grand double sized living room (31’ x 16’) with soaring 10’ coffered ceilings, hardwood herringbone floors, and a limestone gas-burning fireplace, a stately formal dining room, a distinguished wood paneled library. The dazzling, sun flooded gourmet eat-in-chef’s kitchen is a chef's dream come true!
The Parkville has 2 public availabilities from $11.75 million.
Malcolm Forbes—Sold for $26,500,000
Forbes Mansion, #TH (Douglas Elliman)
Decades after chairman/editor-in-chief Malcolm Forbes' death, the Greek Revival townhouse near the business magazine's onetime publishing house is still commonly known as "the Forbes mansion." He is well known for the parties he hosted at the house, which is well suited for entertaining with such features as a Great Room with soaring ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, an 800-bottle wine cellar, a private garden, and a private roof deck. The house changed hands most recently in summer 2025.
From the Listing: Tucked along one of Greenwich Village's most storied and serene tree-lined blocks, 11 West 12th Street stands as a once-in-a-generation offering-a bold reinterpretation of the classic townhouse, designed for contemporary living at its most refined. At 25 feet wide and spanning over 9,650 square feet indoors-with an additional 2,400+ square feet of tranquil outdoor space-this masterfully conceived residence by acclaimed architect Paris Forino redefines downtown elegance.
From the Listing: Tucked along one of Greenwich Village's most storied and serene tree-lined blocks, 11 West 12th Street stands as a once-in-a-generation offering-a bold reinterpretation of the classic townhouse, designed for contemporary living at its most refined. At 25 feet wide and spanning over 9,650 square feet indoors-with an additional 2,400+ square feet of tranquil outdoor space-this masterfully conceived residence by acclaimed architect Paris Forino redefines downtown elegance.
Wes Edens—Sold for $26,500,000
520 West 28th Street, #PH37 (Compass)
Around Thanksgiving 2025, business executive/Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens sold his penthouse at Dame Zaha Hadid's only New York City building. He makes a 31% profit on the penthouse; however, this only takes the sticker price into account and not an extensive renovation that included a new fireplace in the Great Room, a reconfigured primary suite, and a private roof terrace "built from the studs" to include a hot tub, cold plunge, and outdoor kitchen.
From the Listing: The crown jewel of Zaha Hadid’s only New York City residential work, this three-level penthouse at 520 West 28th Street has been masterfully reimagined through a meticulous 2022 renovation. Encompassing at 6,618 square feet of interior space and 2,500 square feet of private outdoor living, the home blends iconic architecture with contemporary luxury in the heart of West Chelsea. Connected by a sculptural three-story staircase and private elevator, the residence opens into a dramatic Great Room with 20-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and sweeping views over the High Line.
From the Listing: The crown jewel of Zaha Hadid’s only New York City residential work, this three-level penthouse at 520 West 28th Street has been masterfully reimagined through a meticulous 2022 renovation. Encompassing at 6,618 square feet of interior space and 2,500 square feet of private outdoor living, the home blends iconic architecture with contemporary luxury in the heart of West Chelsea. Connected by a sculptural three-story staircase and private elevator, the residence opens into a dramatic Great Room with 20-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and sweeping views over the High Line.
520 West 28th Street has 2 public availabilities from $3.75 million.
Jayne Wrightsman—Sold for $27,500,000
820 Fifth Avenue, #3 (Brown Harris Stevens)
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In February 2025, a floor-through cooperative at 820 Fifth Avenue changed hands for the first time in over 60 years. Public records listed the seller as the estate of Jayne Wrightsman, a philanthropist who served as the president of the co-op board. She and her husband, oil magnate Charles Wrightsman, were longtime trustees of the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art.
From the Listing: Arguably one of the most important residences on Fifth Avenue, this exceptionally grand and architecturally important 18-room home is being offered for sale for the first time in over 60 years. The home has 100 feet of frontage facing Central Park, and an impressive enfilade of elegant entertainment rooms spanning over 70 feet along Fifth Avenue. Oversized windows capture beautiful views of Central Park and the Midtown Manhattan skyline.
From the Listing: Arguably one of the most important residences on Fifth Avenue, this exceptionally grand and architecturally important 18-room home is being offered for sale for the first time in over 60 years. The home has 100 feet of frontage facing Central Park, and an impressive enfilade of elegant entertainment rooms spanning over 70 feet along Fifth Avenue. Oversized windows capture beautiful views of Central Park and the Midtown Manhattan skyline.
820 Fifth Avenue has no public availabilities.
Eric Schmidt—Sold for $34,000,000
25 Bond Street, #PHW (Compass)
25 Bond Street, #PHW (Compass); Eric Schmidt (Guillaume Paumier - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=158464074)
In fall 2021, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt bought a penthouse at 25 Bond Street for $24.6 million in what was, at the time, a pandemic-era bargain. He kept it as an investment property and ultimately sold it in a transaction that would net him a generous profit and set a new sales record for Noho.
From the Listing: Welcome to 25 Bond Street, Penthouse West, a breathtaking and private sanctuary perched atop one of New York City’s most coveted addresses. Among the most extraordinary residences to grace the city, Penthouse West is a meticulously designed marvel, a never-lived-in, museum-quality home that was recreated after a multi-year renovation overseen by Sawyer | Berson. Every aspect of the penthouse has been redone to the highest of standards. At a grand 6,400 square feet, the home features four spacious bedrooms, three with en-suite baths, two elegant powder rooms, four wood-burning fireplaces, two bespoke home offices and two impeccably designed terraces providing 2,450 square feet of outdoor space.
From the Listing: Welcome to 25 Bond Street, Penthouse West, a breathtaking and private sanctuary perched atop one of New York City’s most coveted addresses. Among the most extraordinary residences to grace the city, Penthouse West is a meticulously designed marvel, a never-lived-in, museum-quality home that was recreated after a multi-year renovation overseen by Sawyer | Berson. Every aspect of the penthouse has been redone to the highest of standards. At a grand 6,400 square feet, the home features four spacious bedrooms, three with en-suite baths, two elegant powder rooms, four wood-burning fireplaces, two bespoke home offices and two impeccably designed terraces providing 2,450 square feet of outdoor space.
25 Bond Street has no public availabilities.
Huguette Clark—Sold for $37,500,000
Huguette Clark (Photo courtesy of Emptymansionsbook.com) | 907 5th Avenue (Sotheby's International)
907 Fifth Avenue common roof terrace
Copper heiress/painter Huguette Clark was notoriously private, going into seclusion after her mother's death and living in hospitals under a series of pseudonyms for the last 20 years of her life. Appropriately enough, the sale of her former penthouse in a prestigious Fifth Avenue cooperative took place in an off-market transaction at the beginning of 2025.
907 Fifth Avenue has one public availability asking $875K.
William Lauder—Sold for $37,500,000
William Lauder and 998 Fifth Avenue
In September 2025, Estee Lauder chairman William Lauder sold his Fifth Avenue apartment in an off-market deal. The New York Post announced the sale and noted that it was part of a larger downsizing; a Park Avenue apartment in his portfolio remains on the market for $25 million.
From the Listing: Located in one of the most distinguished cooperatives in NYC, this magnificent 14 room apartment is beautifully renovated and features sun flooded interiors, soaring high ceilings, lovely and grandly proportioned rooms, and exceptional architectural details. A massive windowed gallery opens to three fabulous entertaining rooms, laid out in enfilade format, with a fireplace on both the northern and southern flank. These extraordinary public rooms are distinguished by broad sweeping views of the Metropolitan Museum facade. There is a handsome and well- appointed living room, a marvelous oval-shaped library, and a massive dining room. A windowed powder room with outlooks into the unique limestone clad building courtyard is conveniently located off of the gallery.
From the Listing: Located in one of the most distinguished cooperatives in NYC, this magnificent 14 room apartment is beautifully renovated and features sun flooded interiors, soaring high ceilings, lovely and grandly proportioned rooms, and exceptional architectural details. A massive windowed gallery opens to three fabulous entertaining rooms, laid out in enfilade format, with a fireplace on both the northern and southern flank. These extraordinary public rooms are distinguished by broad sweeping views of the Metropolitan Museum facade. There is a handsome and well- appointed living room, a marvelous oval-shaped library, and a massive dining room. A windowed powder room with outlooks into the unique limestone clad building courtyard is conveniently located off of the gallery.
998 Fifth Avenue has no public availabilities.
Justin Timberlake—Sold for $39,995,000
443 Greenwich Street, #PHG (Corcoran Group)
In December 2021, singer/actor Justin Timberlake sold his Tribeca penthouse to a foreign real estate investment company in an off-market transaction. Almost exactly four years later, it has changed hands again in a deal that earned a 38% profit for the seller.
From the listing: A true rarity in Tribeca, this one-of-a-kind penthouse offers more than 5,300 square feet of custom interiors paired with a spectacular 2,646-square-foot wraparound terrace designed by renowned landscape architect Edmund Hollander. Thoughtfully conceived to provide privacy, tranquility, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, this residence is among the finest offerings in downtown Manhattan. The landscaped terrace features two distinct outdoor wings with multiple seating and dining areas.
From the listing: A true rarity in Tribeca, this one-of-a-kind penthouse offers more than 5,300 square feet of custom interiors paired with a spectacular 2,646-square-foot wraparound terrace designed by renowned landscape architect Edmund Hollander. Thoughtfully conceived to provide privacy, tranquility, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, this residence is among the finest offerings in downtown Manhattan. The landscaped terrace features two distinct outdoor wings with multiple seating and dining areas.
443 Greenwich Street has one public availability asking $35 million.
Ken Griffin—Bought for $45,000,000
740 Park Avenue, Ken Griffin, Julia Koch
740 Park Avenue, #4-5B (Corcoran Group)
What do 220 Central Park South and 740 Park Avenue have in common? They are both considered "towers of power" for their high prices and high-powered residents, and they both count hedge fund executive Ken Griffin as a resident. He purchased a duplex apartment from philanthropist Julia Koch in what would rank among the top co-op sales of 2025.
From the Listing: Considered by many to be the grandest floor plan ever created by Rosario Candela, this highly coveted, and rarely available B-line of approximately 8500 square feet has recently undergone a full renovation by Peter Marino.
From the Listing: Considered by many to be the grandest floor plan ever created by Rosario Candela, this highly coveted, and rarely available B-line of approximately 8500 square feet has recently undergone a full renovation by Peter Marino.
740 Park Avenue has 2 public availabilities from $22 million.
Byron Allen—Sold for $82,500,000
220 Central Park South, #45A (Vornado Realty Trust)
Nearly six years after 220 Central Park South set a record for the most expensive home in the United States, the building was home to one of the most expensive sales of 2025. In early 2025, Entertainment Studios founder/film producer Byron Allen offloaded his apartment in the building in an off-market deal and made a profit on it, having bought it for $75 million in 2023. The New York Post traced the buyer's LLC back to Huizenga Holdings, the family-run investment firm founded by the late H. Wayne Huizenga. His holdings included, but were not limited to, Waste Management Inc., Blockbuster Video, and the Miami Dolphins.
220 Central Park South has one public availability asking $87.5 million.
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