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32 Penthouse Apartments in Upper West Side

Top-floor luxury with panoramic city views in Upper West Side, Manhattan

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310 RIVERSIDE Drive #1201 For Sale
Kyung Moon at Corcoran Group
$385,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

310 RIVERSIDE Drive #1201, New York City

MLS: RLS20072009 RLS at REBNY
102 W 80TH Street #48 For Sale
Madeleine Kathryn Auffenberg at The Agency Brokerage
$459,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

102 W 80TH Street #48, New York City

MLS: RLS20057230 RLS at REBNY
235 W 102ND Street #7V For Sale
Eva Graczyk-Chan at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$380,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

235 W 102ND Street #7V, New York City

MLS: RLS20077889 RLS at REBNY
127 W 79TH Street #4L For Sale
Eileen Dale Rappaport at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$425,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

127 W 79TH Street #4L, New York City

MLS: RLS20068158 RLS at REBNY
235 W 102ND Street #6D For Sale
Eva Graczyk-Chan at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$359,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

235 W 102ND Street #6D, New York City

MLS: RLS20078448 RLS at REBNY
180 W End Avenue #21J For Sale
Beth Sievers at Compass
$499,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

180 W End Avenue #21J, New York City

MLS: RLS20069041 RLS at REBNY
20 W 72nd Street #1600 For Sale
Michael R Holt at Compass
$500,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

20 W 72nd Street #1600, New York City

MLS: RLS20070705 RLS at REBNY
210 RIVERSIDE Drive #1A For Sale
Michael B Signet at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$480,000

Studio · 1 ba · 500 sqft · Co-op

210 RIVERSIDE Drive #1A, New York City

MLS: RLS20073028 RLS at REBNY
233 W 99th Street #19A For Sale
Wendy Stulberg at Compass
$420,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

233 W 99th Street #19A, New York City

MLS: RLS20073669 RLS at REBNY
13 W 106th Street #4A For Sale
KISHIA I MARTE at Compass
$299,000

1 bd · 1 ba · Co-op

13 W 106th Street #4A, New York City

MLS: RLS20059252 RLS at REBNY
293 Riverside Drive #4B For Sale
Gary Martin at Compass
$310,000

Studio · 1 ba · 305 sqft · Co-op

293 Riverside Drive #4B, New York City

MLS: RLS20032737 RLS at REBNY
225 Central Park #916 For Sale
Joan M Kagan at Compass
$475,000

Studio · 1 ba · Co-op

225 Central Park #916, New York City

MLS: RLS20070951 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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