Perched high above Midtown Manhattan and only a block away from the Empire State Building is a five-story New York dream Penthouse known as ‘Le Penthouse.’
Featuring 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and 4,500-square-feet of outdoor space, the over-the-top penthouse sits atop a luxury high-rise located at 172 Madison Avenue, not far from Madison Square Park and the Flatiron District.
Designed by the firm Fischer + Makooi Architects with interior design work by Shamir Shah Design, the 33-story skyscraper houses around 70 total apartments, including ‘Le Penthouse.’
Each one- to four-bedroom residence features corner views benefiting from floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic ceiling heights of 11 to 23 feet, maximizing light and air and enhancing views of multiple exposures.
The residences have been meticulously fashioned. The kitchens feature Miele and SubZero appliances, while en-suite bathrooms and powder rooms feature Dornbracht fixtures and luxurious natural stone surfaces. All homes have been pre-wired for future smart home customization and electric shades.
Principal Karl Fisher describes his design intention on the project’s webpage: “My inspiration for this building was the glamour, not to mention the understated elegance of the mansions that lined Madison Avenue in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.”
The final design favors natural light from a curtain wall of glass along the facade, ensuring that each apartment comes with its own corner views. Glamor and views are no doubt in short order within the five-story residence featured here.
The luxe penthouse also comes with a nearly 3,000-square-foot wraparound private roof deck, which has a 67-foot salt-water lap pool, as well as a jacuzzi.
Other building amenities at One Seventy-Two Madison include a 24-hour doorman and in-house concierge services, a private elevator, and a state-of-the-art spa and gym. As well as a sun-lit lounge and adjacent outdoor plaza for reflection and relaxation.
Additional amenities include a 67-foot saltwater pool, a spa and steam rooms, a fitness club, a children’s playroom, and a club room on the Health and Wellness floors. A pet spa plus additional storage and bike storage are also available.
The New York penthouse was first listed in 2019 with a whopping asking price of $98,000,000. Now it’s available for $76,000,000. Even with the price cut, the 19,815-square-foot unit is one of the most expensive properties listed in New York City.
