New York, the biggest and most populated city in the USA, is also the largest metropolitan area in the world. Visiting New York is a dream of many people around the world but it is not accessible and affordable for everyone. Life in New York is fast-moving and to be honest no one really cares about others.
The cost of living in New York is extremely high. Most of the people manage to get small studio apartments for themselves but they can hardly manage their other expenses while living in New York.
On the other hand though, the metropolitan city is full of rich people who are enjoying their lives to the fullest. They own several properties including luxurious cars, state-of-the-art villas, penthouses, and many more. These people like to have everything luxurious in their lives and they choose the most expensive properties, cars, etc.
In this article, we will be specifically discussing the most expensive apartments in new york, that very rich people buy.
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1. 520 West 28th Street Penthouse 76
Cost of the Apartment: $59 million
This building is designed by one of the most famous architects Zaha Hadid. With her exceptional architect skills she has added to the beauty of the apartment to manifolds. This building has 39 apartments. This 11100 Sq Ft apartment allows anyone to see outside with an amazing experience as it offers windows from floor to ceiling. A beautiful spiral staircase shows the amazing architectural skill of its designer.
This apartment has 7 bedrooms with a wide and open terrace with a private garden. Its master bedroom is a fully white color themed suite with a white marbled big bathroom with every facility you can imagine of. It has 2 different types of closets.
Here in this apartment, you can get access to all types of science labs where you can perform any experiment related to your science field. The swimming pool in this building is one of the best in the world because the sunlight coming from the glasses above the pool makes the pool gorgeous. It also has a water suite which is somehow closer to Turkish Hamam. You can reserve this water suite anytime and enjoy the wonderful experience of this apartment.
2. 421 Broome Street
Cost of the Apartment: $60 million
The five-story building has been a part of New York’s residential complex since the 1870s and it recently went through some renovations. Now the building has become more appropriate for the 21st century.
The penthouse has 4 bedrooms and it has 4 stories with a private elevator. When the elevator opens in the living room you will see six large and wide windows from where you can observe charming scenes outside. There is a 4000 Sq ft outdoor space where you can enjoy the fresh breeze and if you are a spa lover, you will love the fact that there is a spa in this apartment. A state-of-the-art kitchen with maximum facilities has 2 pantries for 2 butlers.
Every apartment in this building has a private terrace. Moreover, there is a cinema room where you can watch your favorite movies with the latest sound technology on the best screen available around. A state-of-the-art fitness room, with every facility required in a gym, will help you in efficiently passing your evening fitness routine.
Other than all these amazing facilities, there are 3 more wide terraces having fountains and pools where you can enjoy your dinner with your loved ones. One of the most beautiful things you will see in this apartment is its staircase which has been designed with black shining marble. So, in this apartment, you have got all the lavish facilities like comfort, entertainment, amazing dining experience, beautiful fireplaces, private terraces, and many others.
3. 53 West 53rd Street
Cost of the Apartment: $65 million
Also known as 53W53, this penthouse has 4 bedrooms and offers a spectacular view of the central park. It is an almost 8000 sq. ft. apartment that spreads across 2 stories. It has double-height ceilings on both floors which makes the overall look of the apartment amazing.
The apartment is just a short walk away from all the high-end brands on 5th Avenue. The location of the apartment is great as it is located almost in the center of the city.
The amenities provided in the apartment are a fitness center, library, wine room, squash court, 24-hour concierge, children’s playroom, and a pool.
The apartment has floor-to-ceiling windows that make the view of the central park even more beautiful. The kitchen has eye-catching white countertops which are made of white Carrara marble in Italy.
The magnificent views from the apartment will make your day and they will keep you charged and happy throughout the day.
Most of the rich people who buy this apartment, use it as their vacation destination. So, they want to have the apartment in a perfect location with a mesmerizing view to make their stay pleasant and peaceful. This apartment provides that spectacular view for them to wake up to every day.
4. The Sherry Nether
Cost of the Apartment: $67 million
The building was originally a luxury hotel that changed into a residential complex later on. Its exterior gives the feel of the old New York charm. This building has been home to many famous people including Diana Ross, director Francis Ford Coppola, etc.
The building has a total of 38 stories and it is located near Central Park. The apartment expands on 7000 sq. ft. with an additional 2000 sq. ft. outdoor space. The thing that makes this apartment unique is that the residents get to experience it as if they are living in a five-star hotel. They get access to daily housekeeping services, gym, salon, and restaurants which makes them feel at a hotel. There are 3 private elevators in this apartment that you can use.
This apartment is located on the 18th floor of the building with 7 bedrooms and 3 terraces. The apartment gives you a beautiful view on the central park which is a perfect morning view for you. The apartment is nicely spacious and has enough closets throughout the apartment for storage purposes. This apartment has more gold hints to it which gives it a royal feeling and makes it unique in comparison to other luxury apartments.
5. 212 Fifth Avenue
Cost of the Apartment: $74 million
The gigantic apartments of 10,000 sq. ft. with an additional 5000 sq. ft. outdoor area, are one of the favorite places of the rich elites.
Even Jeff Bezos owns 3 units of condos in this building which he bought for $80 million.
These apartments provide all the amenities that you can think of e.g. catering kitchen, play area for kids, treatment rooms, and much more.
When you enter the apartment you will see an unusual and calming interior that will instantly lift your mood making it one of the best in Manhattan. The luxurious apartments have all 5 bedrooms with bathrooms.
The apartment has been designed in such a way that it has minimalist décor with white and grey marble floors. The ceilings are high with hints of gold in them. You will get access to a rooftop garden and ballroom as well where you can entertain your guests or host parties.
The master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet for the filthy rich people to hold their belongings in their closets. Kitchens are equipped with all the modern and top-notch appliances that will make your life easier.
The exterior of the building is not very modern, like you see in other buildings around New York City but it provides you with all the luxurious feelings and experiences while living there.
6. Madison Square Park Tower
Cost of the Apartment: $77.7 million
The 777 feet high building has penthouses of about 14000 sq. ft. and provides a luxurious experience to its residents. For normal people, this price tag might seem way too much but for the world’s richest billionaires and millionaires it is indeed affordable.
The elite class of people who love to live a luxurious life choose this building and the triple-story apartments to live a high-status life.
The windows in this apartment are huge, they start from the ceiling all the way down to the floor which gives the apartment a beautiful look. The building gives magnificent 360 degree views of New York City.
This apartment provides you with various other amenities as well which includes restaurants, a library, a basketball court, a Boxing training suite, entertaining spaces, a fitness center, and many other facilities that you can enjoy while living in these apartments.
The price tag for these apartments is worth it..well depending on your current financial status. However, if you do not want to spend that amount of money all at once, then you can pay a monthly rent of $3 million.
7. WoolWorth Tower Residence
Cost of the Apartment: $79 million
The unique and different architecture of this building stands out among numerous buildings in the New York skyline. The Woolworth tower is a 58 story amazingly designed building that will cost you around $79 million.
The building is inspired by gothic ideals and it gives an impression of a gothic castle.
These particular apartments have five floors with private access to the elevator. There are 24-foot ceilings and many windows, probably more than 120, making these apartments extra special because as you already guessed, windows play an important role in giving an apartment a luxurious feel.
The apartment has a custom-fitted kitchen which has Calacatta Caldia marble countertops and a solid oak floor. There is one master bathroom in the apartment which has a Jacuzzi, steam shower, and freestanding tubs.
8. 172 Madison Avenue
Cost of the Apartment: $100 million
This 20,000 sq. ft. and five-story penthouse has nearly every facility that a man needs in his life. It has spacious 11 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms with a private spa and pool.
It has all the amenities that a luxury apartment should have. There is a huge 3500 sq. ft. terrace in each apartment. The living room has white and minimal furniture to give you a soothing effect. Similarly, the kitchen is also made of white marble countertops and cabinets making it look royal and decent.
The apartments are designed by a well-known interior designer who gave the apartments great lighting and huge windows. Due to the huge windows, the apartment stays bright and lightened up during the day and nighttime where you can see the city lights shining.
The location of 172 Madison Avenue is the main reason why the world’s richest choose to stay there. The Dover street market and ace hotel are at walking distance from the building. The grand central terminal and Madison square park are also nearby and easily accessible after a short walk.
This apartment is always on the priority list of the people who are looking for luxury along with a high-profile status symbol.
9. Central Park Towers
Cost of the Apartment: $200 million
Central park towers are the creation of the same experts who created the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is a 1550 feet long residential building. Central park towers are also located in Manhattan’s Billionaire’s row.
Living here will get you a spectacular view of New York City because this building is the king of the skies in New York. You can watch magnificent views of sunrise or sunset from your apartment.
The apartments here have been designed to give you the ultimate view of New York City. There are huge windows from where the light enters the apartment and lights up every corner.
Everything in the apartment is custom-made according to the apartment’s size and appearance. You will get most of the important facilities within your building like shopping galore. If you need to immediately purchase diamond jewelry you can get it inside your building. There are many restaurants as well for the residents to enjoy a scrumptious dinner.
This beautiful and tall building catches the eye of every person living in New York.
As you can see from the pictures, these apartments offer great views of New York City to its residents which makes it one of the most expensive apartments in New York.
10. 220 Central Park South
Cost of the Apartment: $240 million
Situated along the Billionaire’s row, this building is a residential skyscraper. It gives a magnificent view of the Central Park and New York City skyline to its residents. It is the most expensive residential building in New York City’s vicinity.
It offers a luxury lifestyle by providing a private elevator for each apartment which opens into a spacious living room. The interior of the apartments gives a royal feeling to its residents due to the decent and admirable selection of the floor marble and wall paints.
The 23,000 sq. ft. apartment comes with a fascinating kitchen that has wood paneling with glass and chrome cabinets. It has a gigantic bathroom with a custom-made bathtub and it also has a steam shower. There is enough closet space throughout the apartment to keep all your clothes and other stuff safe.
There is also a laundry room in the apartment and a powder room. You will get all of this and many more facilities for $240 million.
If you think this amount is too much for you then you can rent the apartments at 220 Central Park South for $59,000 per month. You will get to experience an amazingly luxurious life while living in these apartments.
Final Words:
Normal people might find it useless to spend such extraordinary amounts of money on apartments when you can buy more useful things or invest the money to accumulate even more wealth. But for billionaires, these price tags are mere pocket change which is why they buy such apartments and use them for holiday purposes or in fact as rental properties. Some of them might live in these apartments permanently but most of them buy these apartments to increase their number of properties.
They love to spend their money on luxurious things be it cars or properties. Such apartments are made to cater to the likes and needs of these filthy rich millionaires and billionaires for whom it is not difficult to spend a few million dollars on something that offers luxury.
