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400 5TH Avenue #46AB For Sale
Jose Guevara at Serhant
$3,500,000

2 bd · 3 ba · 1,637 sqft · Condo

400 5TH Avenue #46AB, New York City

MLS: RLS20085381 RLS at REBNY
151 E 58th Street #PH54E For Sale
Allison B Koffman at Sothebys International Realty
$17,500,000

3 bd · 4 ba · 3,779 sqft · Condo

151 E 58th Street #PH54E, New York City

MLS: RLS20024948 RLS at REBNY
150 E 56th Street #4C For Sale
Jeanne H Bucknam at Sothebys International Realty
$895,000

1 bd · 1 ba · Condo

150 E 56th Street #4C, New York City

MLS: RLS20065458 RLS at REBNY
220 Madison Avenue #PHA For Sale
Marcia S Taranto at Sothebys International Realty
$1,670,000

2 bd · 2 ba · Co-op

220 Madison Avenue #PHA, New York City

MLS: RLS20074546 RLS at REBNY
18 W 48TH Street #11B For Sale
Wendy C Lee at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$1,235,000

1 bd · 2 ba · 842 sqft · Condo

18 W 48TH Street #11B, New York City

MLS: RLS20079582 RLS at REBNY
157 W 57th Street #50B For Sale
Elena Ash at Compass
$6,200,000

2 bd · 3 ba · 2,009 sqft · Condo

157 W 57th Street #50B, New York City

MLS: RLS11019149 RLS at REBNY
20 W 53RD Street #38A For Sale
Patricia Vance at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$7,999,000

3 bd · 4 ba · 2,525 sqft · Condo

20 W 53RD Street #38A, New York City

MLS: RLS20061345 RLS at REBNY
33 W 56TH Street #4AE For Sale
Andreea Miller at Corcoran Group
$4,250,000

4 bd · 4 ba · 2,687 sqft · Condo

33 W 56TH Street #4AE, New York City

MLS: RLS20084858 RLS at REBNY
33 W 56TH Street #4E For Sale
Andreea Miller at Corcoran Group
$2,599,000

2 bd · 3 ba · 1,489 sqft · Condo

33 W 56TH Street #4E, New York City

MLS: RLS20052163 RLS at REBNY
325 5TH Avenue #23E For Sale
Isaac Nematnejad at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$1,095,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 700 sqft · Condo

325 5TH Avenue #23E, New York City

MLS: RLS20070154 RLS at REBNY
139 E 33RD Street #5C For Sale
Mei-Ying Huang at Corcoran Group
$495,000

Studio · 1 ba · 550 sqft · Co-op

139 E 33RD Street #5C, New York City

MLS: RLS20085469 RLS at REBNY
139 E 33RD Street #10C For Sale
Jessica Toby Waxman at Corcoran Group
$500,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

139 E 33RD Street #10C, New York City

MLS: RLS20085433 RLS at REBNY

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Penthouse Apartments for Sale in NYC

Any top-floor apartment in NYC can be marketed as a penthouse, from a 650-square-foot studio on the 6th floor to a 5,000-square-foot full-floor residence in a 60-story tower. After 25+ years representing buyers in Central Park South, Tribeca, and across the outer boroughs, I advise every penthouse buyer to evaluate four factors: private outdoor space quality, mechanical equipment on the roof above, roof membrane condition, and the thermal exposure that comes with a top-floor position.

FAQ: Are there unique maintenance costs for a NYC penthouse?

Yes. Top-floor units have higher heating and cooling costs due to roof exposure. If the penthouse includes a private roof terrace, waterproofing membrane maintenance is often the owner's responsibility, and resurfacing can cost $30,000-$80,000+.

FAQ: What is the price premium for a penthouse?

The premium ranges from 15% to over 100% above comparable lower-floor units, depending on views, outdoor space, ceiling heights, and building tier. In luxury Midtown East condos, full-floor penthouses can price at a multiple of lower floors. View current listings on our NYC apartment search.

FAQ: Can neighboring buildings obstruct a penthouse's views?

Yes. There are no legal protections for air rights or views in NYC unless adjacent air rights have been purchased. Research the zoning envelope of adjacent parcels. See our NYC buyer guide for view risk guidance.

Buying Tip from Milton Coste

Visit the unit at night as well as during the day. City views after dark are a major part of the value, and you want to verify there is no mechanical equipment noise from rooftop HVAC units that only becomes audible when ambient street noise drops. Ask the managing agent about recent rooftop equipment upgrades.

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