As Central Park Tower duplex signs for over $100M, see NYC's all-time priciest apartment sales

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Thursday, January 18, 2024

Central Park Tower (Extell Development Company) and graph of number of $40M+ apartment sales per year

Even in frigid January weather, New York's ultra-luxury market remains piping hot. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that a duplex penthouse at Central Park Tower has been signed into contract for north of $100 million. Although the buyer's identity remains undisclosed, if the deal closes near its stupendous asking price, it will secure a spot among the city's six priciest apartment transactions on record.

Initially listed in March 2023 for $175 million, the 12,557-square-foot residence had its price adjusted to $149.5 million in September. The penthouse spans the entire 107th and 108th floors, offering breathtaking views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline through enormous floor-to-ceiling windows. Marketed by Douglas Elliman, the residence has seven bedrooms, eight full baths, two half-baths, a floating spiral staircase, and a private elevator connecting the two floors.

The supertall, developed by Extell and designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, features a private amenity club spread across three floors, totaling 50,000 square feet. The 100th-floor club includes a private restaurant, a ballroom, a wine bar, and a cigar lounge. Additionally, residents enjoy an outdoor pool, a sun deck with cabanas, a fitness and wellness center, a squash court, a private movie theater, and a business center.

“Throughout the pandemic, we have never stopped believing in the strength and resiliency of New York City” - Gary Barnett, Founder and Chairman, Extell

In recent years, the area along 57th Street and Central Park South, commonly referred to as Billionaires' Row, has witnessed a succession of soaring condominium towers, claiming the lion's share of the city's priciest real estate transactions. Below, we present a roundup of the ten priciest apartment sales ever recorded in New York City. With 2024 off to noteworthy start, this list may see some swift changes by year-end, particularly with the anticipation of more high-floor transactions at Central Park Tower. Moreover, since 2003, Manhattan has witnessed a total of 146 apartment sales surpassing the $40 million mark, marking a substantial 35% surge since early 2021.

NYC's 10 Most Expensive Apartment Sales of All Time

#10. 15 Central Park West, #PH20

Sold for $88,000,000 ($13,049/ft²) in February 2012

Central Park West | Condo | 4 beds, 6.5 baths | 6,744 ft²

All images of 15 Central Park West via Brown Harris Stevens

15 Central Park West’s penthouse looks out on unobstructed views of Central Park, and these are best enjoyed from the 1,979-square-foot wraparound terrace. Interiors include a living room with wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a chef’s kitchen, a family room, a library, a study, a staff room, three secondary bedrooms with en suite baths, and a primary bedroom with sitting room and two en suite baths. Seller Sanford Weill pledged to donate the very generous proceeds of the sale to charity, and Forbes identified the buyer as Ekaterina Rybolovleva, daughter of Russian fertilizer magnate Dmitry Rybolovlev.

#9. 432 Park Avenue, #92

Sold for $91,125,497 ($11,039/ft²) in December 2017

Midtown East | Condo | 6 beds, 7.5 baths | 8,255 ft²

(DBOX)

Located near the top of 432 Park Avenue, apartment 92 enjoys incredible views and light from windows in nearly every room, including the kitchen, both primary baths, and the en suite bath in a secondary bedroom. Interiors boast a massive corner living room, a formal dining room, a library, and a kitchen with two dishwashers in the center island and massive pantry with wine cellar. Nearly all bedrooms have en suite baths. The buyer was identified only as a Saudi billionaire.

#8. One57, 157 West 57th Street, #75
Sold for $91,541,053 ($6,759/ft²) in March 2015

Midtown West | Condo | 6 beds, 6.5 baths | 13,544 ft²

All images of One57 via Extell

When One57 was under construction, William Ackman was identified as the buyer of a duplex penthouse said to be used as “a fun investment” as opposed to a residence. Between the Grand Salon with wet bar, formal dining room, chef’s kitchen with breakfast room, and entertainment suite opening up to a “winter garden” (glass atrium), there is no shortage of space for the extravagant parties the apartment was said to host. The upper-level primary suite has a walk-in closet and two baths, and the other upper-level bedrooms enjoy generous closet space and en suite baths.

#7. 220 Central Park South, #PH73

Sold for $92,737,628 ($9,447 / ft²) in December 2019

Midtown West | Condo | 5 beds, 6.5 baths | 9,535 ft²

All images of 220 Central Park South via Vornado Realty Trust

At the end of 2019, Daniel Och was identified as the buyer of PH73 at 220 Central Park South, having listed his apartment at 15 Central Park West in preparation for the move. The apartment’s formal dining room, kitchen, library, media room, and fifth bedroom all open up to private terraces. Upstairs, the primary suite occupies its own wing and boasts two walk-in closets, two en suite baths, a massive dressing room, and a morning kitchen.

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#6. 220 Central Park South, #PH76

Sold for $99,903,375 ($11,264 / ft²) in July 2020

Midtown West | Condo | 6 beds, 7.5 baths | 8,869 ft²

Not only is PH76 home to one of the most expensive sales in New York, but its 850 square feet of private outdoor space may be among the city’s highest. An elevator lobby opens up to a grand foyer and gallery connecting the entertaining rooms, which include a large living room, formal dining room, chef’s kitchen, and media room with a private terrace. Upstairs, two of the four bedrooms have private terraces. The primary bedroom is not one of them, but it does feature two dressing rooms (one with a walk-in closet), two en suite baths, and a morning kitchen.

#5. One57, 157 West 57th Street, #90

Sold for $100,471,453 ($9,198 / ft²) in December 2014

Midtown West | Condo | 6 beds, 7.5 baths | 10,923 ft²

One57 (Christian de Portzamparc)

Before 220 Central Park South shattered the record, the city’s most expensive sale was a duplex penthouse at One57 in a transaction that would seal the street’s reputation as Billionaires Row. The Wall Street Journal identified the buyer as Michael Dell and reported that he had tapped Miro Rivera Architects for a renovation of the property. Floor plans show a clear division between living and sleeping areas: The lower level is devoted to entertaining with a Grand Salon, formal dining room, kitchen, library, and gracious gallery to connect the rooms. The upstairs bedrooms all have generous closet space and en suite baths, and the primary suite boasts a walk-in closet and two baths.

#4. 4 East 66th Street, #11

Sold for $101,000,000 in June 2022

Upper East Side | Co-op

(BHS)

In the summer of 2022, the estate of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen sold a penthouse, and a full-floor unit at the cooperative 4 East 66th Street for a staggering $101 million. The transaction, completed through an LLC Eleven-Twelve East, set a new record for the highest price ever paid for a city co-op. The sale, part of Mr. Allen's extensive real estate portfolio, included a penthouse acquired in 2011 for $25 million and an 11th-floor unit purchased in 1996 for $13.5 million. Units in the building are known for their spacious layouts and luxurious features, which contributed to the sale surpassing the previous co-op record set in 2015.

#3. 220 Central Park South, #60-61

Sold for $157,500,000 ( $13,269 /ft²) in May 2021

Midtown West | Condo | 6+ beds, 6+ baths | 11,870 ft²

In 2021, the priciest apartment deal in New York City involved the acquisition of two full floors at the ultra-luxurious tower 220 Central Park South. An undisclosed buyer, represented by the limited liability company Chancery Lane, invested a total of $157.5 million in purchasing both full-floor units. The 60th floor was acquired for $82.5 million, while the unit directly above was obtained for $75 million, as indicated by city property records. It is presumed that the buyer intended to combine the two floors. Notably, both units were resale properties. The buyer sold the spread two years later (the next top deal on the list).

Plan of the full-floor residences on levels 60-68 at 220 CPS

#2. 220 Central Park South, #PH73-60-61-18J-19J

Sold for $187,976,884 ( $8,438 /ft²) in June 2023

Midtown West | Condo | 6+ beds, 6+ baths | 22,277 ft²

Photo of 220 Central Park South and Billionaires' Row (Wade Zimmerman)

In January, a duplex at 220 Central Park South in Manhattan, the nation's most expensive residential building, was sold for $188 million. The property, previously owned by billionaire investor Daniel Och, saw its value more than double from the $92.7 million paid for it just over a year ago. The sale was associated with a Hong Kong office established by Joe Tsai and Jack Ma, founders of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. The sale ranks as the second-largest home sale nationwide.

#1. 220 Central Park South, #50

Sold for $238,958,219 ($10,420 / ft²) in January 2019

Midtown West | Condo | 6 beds, 8.5 baths | 23,029 ft²

At the beginning of 2019, Ken Griffin’s purchase at 220 Central Park South set a new record for the highest-priced home ever sold in the United States. The Wall Street Journal reported that the apartment would be delivered as an unfurnished white box, and the massive spread comes with a private terrace with views to the north, south, and east. Interiors boast a massive living room, a “sunset salon,” an eat-in kitchen with breakfast room, and an enormous primary suite with two dressing rooms, two en suite baths, a sitting room, and a morning kitchen.

Super-luxury apartment listings asking over $50M

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.

50 West 66th Street, #62
$85,000,000

Central Park West | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 9,678 ft²

50 West 66th Street, #62 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Tower Residence 62 is a full-floor home spanning 9,678 interior square feet and 1,025 square feet of outdoor space spread across two private loggias. This grand home features 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 2 powder rooms. At the home's private entry lobby, a gracious foyer opens into the impressive 2,000 sf grand salon with 14'6" ceilings. The banquette-size formal dining room is adjacent to the custom chef's kitchen and breakfast room. An expansive primary suite includes two bathrooms, two dressing rooms, and a private sitting room. Relish in unforgettable 360-degree views of Central Park, The Hudson River, and the NYC skyline throughout this extraordinary home. See floor plan and full details here.

Central Park Tower, #126
$75,000,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 7,045 ft²

Central Park Tower, #126 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Residence 126 at Central Park Tower Highest Full Floor Residence with the Tallest Ceilings in the Building7,074 sqft / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Baths / Library / Powder RoomResidence 126 at Central Park Tower is an extraordinary one-of-a-kind full-floor residence featuring ceilings measuring over 14'6", offering a perfect balance of space, privacy, dramatic views, and design. Measuring over 7,000 sqft and soaring at an elevation of over 1,350 feet above the city, this residence boasts iconic and incomparable 360-degree views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, the East and Hudson Rivers, and beyond. Welcomed by an elegant and modern reception gallery leading to a spectacular 1,500 sqft floor-through grand salon, which features soaring 14'6" ft ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall that frames incredible, unobstructed views of Central Park, skyline, and beyond. See floor plan and full details here.

432 Park Avenue, #71
$68,000,000

Midtown East | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 8,108 ft²

432 Park Avenue, #71 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Full Floor Opportunity at 432 Park Avenue71st Floor (71AB)Six Bedrooms / Seven Baths / Library / Two Powder Rooms / 8,108 sqftThe 71st Floor at 432 Park Avenue, offers the opportunity of combining two half-floor residences (71A & 71B) to seamlessly create a breathtaking display of scale and proportion measuring over 8,000 sqft with beautiful views perfectly framed by 432 Park Avenue's iconic 10' 10' windows and high ceilings throughout. This rare opportunity will allow the purchaser to create their own full-floor residence vision measuring over 8,000 sqft (approximately). See floor plan and full details here.

The Plaza, #PH2003PH2009
$70,000,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 10,290 ft²

The Plaza, #PH2003PH2009 (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Double Plaza Penthouses - never before, never again. The epitome of luxury, The Plaza Hotel & Residences, circa 1907, remains a global iconic piece of architecture inspired by French Renaissance chateau-style. The Plaza is the epicenter of everything glamorous in New York City since the turn of the century. The Gilded Age comes to life atop The Plaza Hotel in its pinnacle penthouse trophy residences. A mansion at its apex includes over 10,000 +/- square feet of private and guest quarters and an 82-foot-long terrace with an incomparable vantage point of Central Park stretching to its far north vistas. Simply put, the view, the grandeur, the romance of The Plaza Hotel is yours in these two extraordinary neighboring triplex and duplex penthouses. See floor plan and full details here.

Aman New York Residences, #PH23
$56,000,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,296 ft²

Aman New York Residences, #PH23 (OKO REAL ESTATE LLC)

From the Listing: Situated exclusively on the 23rd floor of Aman New York, this four-bedroom branded – and fully serviced - residence offers expansive views of both the city and Central Park. The last remaining full floor penthouse at Aman New York comprises 6,296 sqft of living space with 4-bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and a home theater, plus a private elevator and three fireplaces, while overlooking Central Park and Fifth Avenue. 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's 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.

100 Vandam Street, #20A
$50,000,000

SoHo | Condominium | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,569 ft²

100 Vandam Street, #20A (Nest Seekers LLC)

From the Listing: Sublime, contemporary, tailored beauty at every turn, The Penthouse at the Coveted 100 VANDAM is a masterpiece, in every detail, in every square inch, and is the new definition of an ultra-luxurious tailor-made Private Residence. Upon entering, you will immediately understand that The Duplex is unworldly, entirely jaw-dropping, and within the first step, will take your breath away.

Keyed-elevator opens into each floor, two, offering unreal views of every architectural masterpiece from every vantage point and every room within the Residence– from the Empire State Building and Chrysler building to your North, the Hudson River to the West and award-winning worthy cinematic views to the South of The Statue of Liberty standing proudly in the New York Harbor facing the massiveness of The Freedom Tower, the classic Robert A.M.Stern’s Four Seasons, 56 Leonard with its glass cantilever chicness, The Woolworth Building and every other quaint and modern dwelling in between; all making The Penthouse vistas the most incredible, beautifully layered rolling architectural landscape that defines New York City. See floor plan and full details here.

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“Throughout the pandemic, we have never stopped believing in the strength and resiliency of New York City” - Gary Barnett, Founder and Chairman, Extell

NYC's 10 Most Expensive Apartment Sales of All Time

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Super-luxury apartment listings asking over $50M

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

50 West 66th Street, #62
$85,000,000

Central Park Tower, #126
$75,000,000

432 Park Avenue, #71
$68,000,000

The Plaza, #PH2003PH2009
$70,000,000

Aman New York Residences, #PH23
$56,000,000

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

100 Vandam Street, #20A
$50,000,000

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