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35 Penthouse Apartments in Midtown East

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685 5TH Avenue #8C For Sale
Peter Zane Zaitzeff at Serhant
$1,950,000

Studio · 1 ba · 603 sqft · Condo

685 5TH Avenue #8C, New York City

MLS: RLS20069617 RLS at REBNY
685 5TH Avenue #8F For Sale
Peter Zane Zaitzeff at Serhant
$2,595,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 947 sqft · Condo

685 5TH Avenue #8F, New York City

MLS: RLS20069618 RLS at REBNY
685 5TH Avenue #22A For Sale
Peter Zane Zaitzeff at Serhant
$3,950,000

1 bd · 2 ba · 1,082 sqft · Condo

685 5TH Avenue #22A, New York City

MLS: RLS20069612 RLS at REBNY
685 5TH Avenue #19A For Sale
Peter Zane Zaitzeff at Serhant
$4,995,000

1 bd · 2 ba · 1,257 sqft · Condo

685 5TH Avenue #19A, New York City

MLS: RLS20069611 RLS at REBNY
685 5TH Avenue #8E For Sale
Peter Zane Zaitzeff at Serhant
$1,975,000

Studio · 1 ba · 669 sqft · Condo

685 5TH Avenue #8E, New York City

MLS: RLS20073632 RLS at REBNY
685 5TH Avenue #17D For Sale
Peter Zane Zaitzeff at Serhant
$4,250,000

1 bd · 2 ba · 1,078 sqft · Condo

685 5TH Avenue #17D, New York City

MLS: RLS20069581 RLS at REBNY
685 5TH Avenue #8A For Sale
Peter Zane Zaitzeff at Serhant
$5,300,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,264 sqft · Condo

685 5TH Avenue #8A, New York City

MLS: RLS20069614 RLS at REBNY
660 LEXINGTON Avenue #5C For Sale
Adam Widener at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$1,750,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 733 sqft · Condo

660 LEXINGTON Avenue #5C, New York City

MLS: RLS20075837 RLS at REBNY
660 LEXINGTON Avenue #7A For Sale
Adam Widener at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$3,775,000

2 bd · 3 ba · 1,479 sqft · Condo

660 LEXINGTON Avenue #7A, New York City

MLS: RLS20075843 RLS at REBNY
660 LEXINGTON Avenue #4B For Sale
Adam Widener at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$3,350,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · Condo

660 LEXINGTON Avenue #4B, New York City

MLS: RLS20075836 RLS at REBNY
660 LEXINGTON Avenue #3A For Sale
Adam Widener at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$3,925,000

2 bd · 3 ba · 1,600 sqft · Condo

660 LEXINGTON Avenue #3A, New York City

MLS: RLS20075835 RLS at REBNY
660 LEXINGTON Avenue #PHE For Sale
Adam Widener at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$5,850,000

3 bd · 4 ba · 2,132 sqft · Condo

660 LEXINGTON Avenue #PHE, New York City

MLS: RLS20075845 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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