NYC Apartments

Penthouse Apartments in NYC (2026)

NYC penthouses are top-floor apartments typically with a private terrace, multiple exposures, and setback construction from the street level. True penthouses are rare and command the top rents in their buildings. Watch for "PH" listings that are just high floors without the defining penthouse features.

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What to look for in a penthouse NYC apartment

  • •True penthouse vs "PH" floor number (true penthouses have private outdoor space)
  • •Private terrace size and access
  • •Multiple exposure directions (penthouses typically have 2-4 exposures)
  • •Setback construction (the unit sits back from the building edge)
  • •Elevator key access or private elevator

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