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In April 2026, Grammy Award-winning singer Mariah Carey's Tribeca penthouse at Franklin Tower hit the market for $27 million. She has owned it since 1999, when she was rejected in her bid to buy Barbra Streisand's former penthouse at The Ardsley. From there, she bought two apartments at Franklin Tower for a combined $9 million to create her dream home with the help of interior designer Mario Buatta.
The resulting penthouse appeared on what some would say is one of the most memorable episodes of MTV Cribs. Unforgettable features include custom dressing rooms, a primary bath with an enormous soaking tub, a home gym, a home recording studio, a mermaid-themed screening room, a "Moroccan room" den with terrace access, and butterfly motifs throughout in honor of Butterfly, the album she released before buying the penthouse.
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In September 2024, the New York Post revealed that she owes $18.6 million in mortgage debt on the penthouse and had just offloaded an Atlanta mansion at a loss. The penthouse came on the market over a year and a half later. The listing includes virtually staged images to hide dated-looking interiors by Mr. Buatta, who was known as the "prince of chintz"; but the square footage, roof terrace, and views remain desirable, and Tribeca has surged in popularity in the decades since she bought the penthouse.
Franklin Tower, #PH (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
Ms. Carey said of her Tribeca home, "When I was little, I always wanted a penthouse apartment in New York City." It is a dream shared by many. Indeed, there are several penthouse apartments to be found among the most notable and high-priced real estate listings and transactions linked to celebrities from Q1 2026.
Jody Williams and Rita Sodi—Bought for $4,000,000
In January 2025, culinary power couple Jody Williams and Rita Sodi sold their apartment on Waverly Place near their culinary empire that includes Via Carota, I Sodi, and The Commerce Inn. However, they did not move far - public records list them as the buyers of a renovated two-bedroom at Morton Square. (P.S. Public records show that the buyer of their old apartment sold it after owning it for less than a year, and took a loss on it.)
From the Listing: This grand, gracious and newly renovated space is the definition of Downtown Chic. A formal entry foyer introduces you to this sprawling home. This pristine direct riverfront "E" line showcases the most dramatic views in the building- and the most magical daily sunsets.
From the Listing: This grand, gracious and newly renovated space is the definition of Downtown Chic. A formal entry foyer introduces you to this sprawling home. This pristine direct riverfront "E" line showcases the most dramatic views in the building- and the most magical daily sunsets.
Morton Square has 2 public availabilities from $2.1 million.
Gracie Abrams—Bought for $4,500,000
In February 2026, public records listed singer Gracie Abrams as the buyer of a penthouse with two private terraces at Greenwich Village landmark 1 Fifth Avenue. The sale was recorded less than a year after she bought another penthouse in the building, and 6sqft reveals that she could potentially combine the two into one massive apartment with five bedrooms, five baths, and five private terraces. Also of note at 1 Fifth Avenue, public records show that director Brian De Palma sold an apartment he owned in the building for $1.8 million.
From the Listing: Penthouse Perfection with iconic City views! Located in the Tower part of this legendary Art Deco building, Unit 18EF boasts 2 private terraces and endless Manhattan views. Upon arrival, sweeping southern views greet you through oversized pictures windows, while stepping onto the terraces, imposing horizons take your breath away: to the South, from celebrated Washington Square Park expanding beyond the Freedom Tower, to the North, showcasing the Empire State building.
From the Listing: Penthouse Perfection with iconic City views! Located in the Tower part of this legendary Art Deco building, Unit 18EF boasts 2 private terraces and endless Manhattan views. Upon arrival, sweeping southern views greet you through oversized pictures windows, while stepping onto the terraces, imposing horizons take your breath away: to the South, from celebrated Washington Square Park expanding beyond the Freedom Tower, to the North, showcasing the Empire State building.
1 Fifth Avenue has 4 public availabilities from $1.385 million.
Clive Davis—Sold for $4,990,000
In an interview with Robb Report, Grammy Award-winning music executive Clive Davis said that his daughter and her family lived in an apartment he owned at Far West Side condominium The Rushmore and loved the building's services. However, public records show that the apartment has sold and that Mr. Davis has taken a loss, having bought it from the sponsor for $5.96 million in October 2011.
From the Listing: This magnificent sun-filled and quiet residence has it, including an outstanding approximately 77 feet of water view frontage. The home's uses are limitless. With six bedrooms there is plenty of flexibility to convert some to home offices, guest suites, screening rooms or whatever is best suited for your personal lifestyle. This home’s impressive gourmet chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances features two Viking stoves, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two Miele dishwashers, two sinks, a convection oven, a microwave, a wine fridge, a pantry and tons of storage and cabinetry space…all in pristine condition.
From the Listing: This magnificent sun-filled and quiet residence has it, including an outstanding approximately 77 feet of water view frontage. The home's uses are limitless. With six bedrooms there is plenty of flexibility to convert some to home offices, guest suites, screening rooms or whatever is best suited for your personal lifestyle. This home’s impressive gourmet chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances features two Viking stoves, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two Miele dishwashers, two sinks, a convection oven, a microwave, a wine fridge, a pantry and tons of storage and cabinetry space…all in pristine condition.
The Rushmore has 7 public availabilities from $1.05 million.
John Steinbeck—Sold for $6,850,000
330 East 51st Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman)
330 East 51st Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman); John Steinbeck (By McFadden Publications, Inc.; no photographer credited; photo likely the work of Sonya Noskowiak, as Steinbeck is wearing the same clothes from her 1935 studio session that produced the work shown here: https://www.si.edu/object/npg_NPG.2006.74 - Photoplay, November 1939 (page 22)Photograph is flipped horizontally for magazine publication, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=105375118)
In 1943, shortly after publishing The Grapes of Wrath, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck moved into a Midtown townhouse that he used as a home base while working as a war correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune. It entered contract in late December 2025; more recently, public records show that the sale has closed and the seller has taken a loss, having paid $7.9 million for it in June 2007.
From the Listing: Luxury, style and comfort will be yours in this amazing private home of 6300 sq. ft comprised of 5 beds /4 baths / 2 half baths! Reimagined and rebuilt from top to bottom by The Claremont Group and designed by renowned architect Eric Cohler. Move right in to this turnkey condition and beautifully designed with an ideal floorplan and perfect flow for gracious living, this townhouse is truly a dream come true. Move right in!
From the Listing: Luxury, style and comfort will be yours in this amazing private home of 6300 sq. ft comprised of 5 beds /4 baths / 2 half baths! Reimagined and rebuilt from top to bottom by The Claremont Group and designed by renowned architect Eric Cohler. Move right in to this turnkey condition and beautifully designed with an ideal floorplan and perfect flow for gracious living, this townhouse is truly a dream come true. Move right in!
Gary Ross—Listed for $10,600,000
In hit comedy Big, Tom Hanks' 13-year-old character wakes up in the body of an adult who lives in a spacious Soho loft. But for screenwriter Gary Ross, who was nominated for an Academy Award for the movie, the ultimate in New York City real estate is a Cobble Hill townhouse that he and his wife, designer Claudia Solti, customized with a basement-level "wellness retreat" with home gym, sauna, and screening room that listing broker Carl Gambino of Compass told Mansion Global "is built to a level we often see in Los Angeles, not Brooklyn." Public records show that they bought it for $5.4 million in May 2021, and they have just listed it.
From the Listing: A rare opportunity to own a masterfully reimagined six-story Cobble Hill brownstone of extraordinary scale and presence. This impeccably designed residence seamlessly blends timeless 1850s architecture with striking contemporary interiors, executed with the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Behind a classic brownstone façade, complete with a high stoop and oversized windows, the home measures an impressive 23’ wide by 50’ deep on each floor.
From the Listing: A rare opportunity to own a masterfully reimagined six-story Cobble Hill brownstone of extraordinary scale and presence. This impeccably designed residence seamlessly blends timeless 1850s architecture with striking contemporary interiors, executed with the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Behind a classic brownstone façade, complete with a high stoop and oversized windows, the home measures an impressive 23’ wide by 50’ deep on each floor.
Baroness Veronique Bich—Sold for $13,815,000
After living there for more than 20 years, during which time she completed a multi-year gut renovation, Baroness Veronique Bich has offloaded her Fifth Avenue penthouse. There has been some legal drama between Baroness Bich and her sons over the family's fortune; however, Mansion Global notes that it does not involve this penthouse and that an extensive board approval process accounts for the length of time between the June 2025 contract and the March 2026 closing. The buyer, "plastic surgeon to the stars" Dr. Sachin Shridharani, said in a statement that its proximity to his Upper East Side practice and massive private terrace were factors in his decision to buy.
From the Listing: Perched atop 936 Fifth Avenue, this recently updated three-bedroom penthouse is a true gem, offering unparalleled Central Park vistas and an abundance of natural light. The fully renovated, duplex spans 3,800 square feet of exquisite interior space, complemented by over 2,400 square feet of private outdoor terraces. A private elevator opens directly onto the 18th floor, where you're greeted by a stunning marble-clad gallery with double height ceilings and a sweeping marble staircase.
From the Listing: Perched atop 936 Fifth Avenue, this recently updated three-bedroom penthouse is a true gem, offering unparalleled Central Park vistas and an abundance of natural light. The fully renovated, duplex spans 3,800 square feet of exquisite interior space, complemented by over 2,400 square feet of private outdoor terraces. A private elevator opens directly onto the 18th floor, where you're greeted by a stunning marble-clad gallery with double height ceilings and a sweeping marble staircase.
936 Fifth Avenue has 2 public availabilities from $3.495 million.
Ivana Trump—Sold for $14,000,000
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Nearly four years after it was listed, the former Upper East Side home of Ivana Trump has finally changed hands. 6sqft notes that it ultimately sold for nearly half the original asking price of $26.5 million; however, the money saved could very well go straight into renovations. Ms. Trump's longtime friend and associate, fashion designer Dennis Basso, notes that the kitchen and baths haven't been updated in years, and interiors featured a "Versailles-inspired dining room," animal print library, pink marble primary bath, and gold detailing throughout.
From the Listing: Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled. Built in 1879, this Adamesque home stands apart for its crisp, columned façade and mansard roof, as well as its one-of-a-kind gold and black grilled doors. Designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining, the six story residence sprawls over 8725 square feet and features an additional 700 square feet of outdoor space. A storied townhouse that has played host to luminaries from all industries, this once-in-a-lifetime offering awaits the most discerning buyer.
From the Listing: Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled. Built in 1879, this Adamesque home stands apart for its crisp, columned façade and mansard roof, as well as its one-of-a-kind gold and black grilled doors. Designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining, the six story residence sprawls over 8725 square feet and features an additional 700 square feet of outdoor space. A storied townhouse that has played host to luminaries from all industries, this once-in-a-lifetime offering awaits the most discerning buyer.
Highest 2 Lowest—Sold for $16,250,000
Olympia (Pavel Bendov)
Olympia, #PHB, a listing that made a cameo in
Spike Lee's 2025 thriller Highest 2 Lowest opens with Denzel Washington's music mogul character standing on a penthouse's terrace, admiring panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. This was not a movie set, but rather a real penthouse in Olympia, the tallest building in DUMBO. It entered contract with a $17.5 million ask in February 2026, and ultimately closed for $16.25 million.
From the Listing: Presenting Penthouse B: The ultimate Dumbo living experience and the ‘one and only’ five-bedroom plus residence at Olympia. With 360-degree views, immediate occupancy and a private 552-square-foot terrace, this five-bedroom plus, four-and-a-half bath home is 4,928 square feet of entertaining perfection spanning across the entire 32nd floor.
From the Listing: Presenting Penthouse B: The ultimate Dumbo living experience and the ‘one and only’ five-bedroom plus residence at Olympia. With 360-degree views, immediate occupancy and a private 552-square-foot terrace, this five-bedroom plus, four-and-a-half bath home is 4,928 square feet of entertaining perfection spanning across the entire 32nd floor.
Olympia has 8 public availabilities from $1.65 million.
Annie Leibovitz—Sold for $19,500,000
495 West Street (Tamarkin Co.) | Annie Leibovitz by Robert Scoble from Half Moon Bay, USA - Annie Leibovitz at her SF exhibition, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3883960
In March 2026, celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz made a $3 million profit on her West Village penthouse in a sale that took place in an off-market transaction. It would be reasonable to ask if she's sure about leaving this time - she previously used another apartment in the same building as live/work space but sold it in November 2024.
William Lauder—Entered contract with $22,500,000 ask
As part of an effort to live a simpler life, Estee Lauder companies Chairman of the Board William Lauder has been selling off properties in New York and Palm Beach. The latest transaction took place at the Rosario Candela-designed 778 Park Avenue, where a full-floor apartment he bought from former Revlon owner Ronald Perelman entered contract in March 2026. Crain's New York Business notes that he still owns another apartment one floor above and might have been planning a duplex, but this didn't pan out.
From the Listing: Perfectly situated on the 12th Floor of 778 Park Avenue, Rosario Candela’s most coveted building, this truly exceptional full-floor residence has spectacular entertaining rooms, soaring ceilings up to 11’7", and three wood burning fireplaces. Every room has picturesque views including views of Central Park from all of the western facing rooms. There are five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two powder rooms as well as four staff rooms.
From the Listing: Perfectly situated on the 12th Floor of 778 Park Avenue, Rosario Candela’s most coveted building, this truly exceptional full-floor residence has spectacular entertaining rooms, soaring ceilings up to 11’7", and three wood burning fireplaces. Every room has picturesque views including views of Central Park from all of the western facing rooms. There are five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two powder rooms as well as four staff rooms.
Suzy Welch—Entered contract with $26,000,000 ask
Journalist/author Suzy Welch described her Upper East Side townhouse to the New York Post as "the perfect New York house, because magically it comes with a garage and a beautiful backyard," but still put it on the market about four years after buying it for $22.75 million. It entered contract in March 2026; the buyer has not been identified, but another high-profile figure would not be unexpected. Academy Award-winning director Mike Nichols once owned the house, which is located on the same block as Madonna's mansion.
From the Listing: This mint condition 40 foot wide mansion boasts one of the largest private gardens on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, a private garage with curb-cut and stunning interiors recently reimagined by renowned design firm Williams Lawrence. Located on one of the finest townhouse blocks in the neighborhood, 160 East 81st is a double-wide mansion with a private garage, an elevator and a landscaped South-facing garden.
From the Listing: This mint condition 40 foot wide mansion boasts one of the largest private gardens on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, a private garage with curb-cut and stunning interiors recently reimagined by renowned design firm Williams Lawrence. Located on one of the finest townhouse blocks in the neighborhood, 160 East 81st is a double-wide mansion with a private garage, an elevator and a landscaped South-facing garden.
Oleg Cassini—Sold for $34,500,000
15 East 63rd Street, #TH (Brown Harris Stevens)
After years of drama, public records show that the saga of the "House of Cassini" has drawn to a close with the sale of the property. Fashion designer Oleg Cassini, who is best known for dressing former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, had a design studio in the atrium; however, his name was never on the deed. The owners were his longtime wife, Marianne Nestor Cassini, and her sister Peggy Nestor. The sisters lived there while it was still a seven-family rental and planned to convert it to a single-family mansion; however, they borrowed heavily against the house and its sale was included in Peggy Nestor's bankruptcy plan.
From the Listing: Nestled just off Fifth Avenue's prestigious Gold Coast, this approximately 18,000-square-foot Beaux-Arts limestone mansion is a once-in-a-lifetime offering. With six above-grade floors and two below-grade levels, this architectural treasure is one of the few remaining mansions of the Gilded Age in Manhattan. Behind its commanding limestone facade lies an array of extraordinary rooms with soaring ceilings, exceptional proportions, and an abundance of irreplaceable original architectural details.
From the Listing: Nestled just off Fifth Avenue's prestigious Gold Coast, this approximately 18,000-square-foot Beaux-Arts limestone mansion is a once-in-a-lifetime offering. With six above-grade floors and two below-grade levels, this architectural treasure is one of the few remaining mansions of the Gilded Age in Manhattan. Behind its commanding limestone facade lies an array of extraordinary rooms with soaring ceilings, exceptional proportions, and an abundance of irreplaceable original architectural details.
Stephen Ross—Sold for $50,700,000
Deutsche Bank Center
In January 2023, Related Companies chairman Stephen Ross sold his penthouse at One Central Park for $40 million, a deep discount below the $75 million he initially sought for the apartment he received as "a sort of development fee" for developing Deutsche Bank Center, as Curbed put it. More recently, the penthouse changed hands again in an off-market deal in January 2026, netting the unidentified seller a profit of over $10 million.
One Central Park has 3 public availabilities from $6.495 million.
Harry Macklowe—Sold for $52,500,000
In 2022, an entity linked to developer Harry Macklowe bought two apartments on the 78th floor of 432 Park Avenue, the Billionaires' Row supertall he helped develop, for a total of $47 million. He fully renovated and customized Residence #78B with Minimalist pieces and a custom blue glass bathtub; Residence #78A was intended for Mr. Macklowe's then-wife, Linda, but she never moved in and it remains in white box condition. However, this is all for someone else to tend to now. Co-developer CIM Group foreclosed on Mr. Macklowe's spread in 2023, and it has, most recently, sold to a buyer that the New York Post identified only as another 432 Park Avenue resident.
From the Listing: Perched high above Manhattan, Residence 78AB at 432 Park Avenue offers a rare chance to own an entire floor within one of the world's most iconic residential towers. Encompassing 8,280 ft2, this offering includes the fully renovated B-line residence (7,045 ft2) and the adjacent unfinished A-line space (1,235 ft2). The A unit can be seamlessly combined or maintained as a separate guest apartment or resale opportunity with its own private elevator access and tax lot.
From the Listing: Perched high above Manhattan, Residence 78AB at 432 Park Avenue offers a rare chance to own an entire floor within one of the world's most iconic residential towers. Encompassing 8,280 ft2, this offering includes the fully renovated B-line residence (7,045 ft2) and the adjacent unfinished A-line space (1,235 ft2). The A unit can be seamlessly combined or maintained as a separate guest apartment or resale opportunity with its own private elevator access and tax lot.
432 Park Avenue has 13 public availabilities from $7.9 million.
Julia Haart—Sold for $57,500,000
Fashion executive/activist Julia Haart has come a long way from a Haredi enclave in upstate New York. Much of her hit Netflix show My Unorthodox Life was filmed in a Tribeca penthouse she owned with ex-husband Silvio Scaglia. She was awarded the penthouse in their divorce, and it broke its own Tribeca sales record when she sold it in in January 2026.
From the Listing: Occupying the coveted southwest corner atop Robert A.M. Stern’s 70 Vestry, Penthouse S is an extraordinary thirteen-room duplex with a private rooftop, boasting breathtaking panoramic views and grandly proportioned rooms with state-of-the-art comforts. Sprawling over 7,808 interior square feet and 3,687 exterior square feet, this six-bedroom, five full baths and 3 powder room residence features floor-to-ceiling windows offering Hudson River and city skyline views in every direction and an impeccable design aesthetic with meticulously considered fixtures and finishes. This exceptional home also includes two private parking spaces and private storage within the building.
From the Listing: Occupying the coveted southwest corner atop Robert A.M. Stern’s 70 Vestry, Penthouse S is an extraordinary thirteen-room duplex with a private rooftop, boasting breathtaking panoramic views and grandly proportioned rooms with state-of-the-art comforts. Sprawling over 7,808 interior square feet and 3,687 exterior square feet, this six-bedroom, five full baths and 3 powder room residence features floor-to-ceiling windows offering Hudson River and city skyline views in every direction and an impeccable design aesthetic with meticulously considered fixtures and finishes. This exceptional home also includes two private parking spaces and private storage within the building.
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