Build your own $18.75M trophy penthouse under a copper rooftop overlooking Central Park
Credit: SPAN Architecture
You’d think a 9,000-square-foot, three-story penthouse would be too big to hide, but this mega-trophy property has the unique distinction of being tucked beneath the iconic copper mansard rooftop of Hampshire House at 150 Central Park South. It must have been pretty well hidden, because a 2020 auction of the pricy co-op property at $40 million appears to have had no takers, as 6sqft previously reported. Now asking $18.75 million, the currently unbuilt residential space heads to auction once again, starting June 30. With unobstructed Central Park views already in place, the property comes with approved plans by SPAN Architecture, giving the new owner a chance to create a bespoke sky palace in a skyline-defining spot.
What the auction winner will get includes a package of previously approved plans by the award-winning architects and permits for a three-level space 37 floors above Central Park South beneath the pitched copper roof.
The space adds up to 9,000 square feet, including 1,200 square feet of exterior living space and terraces overlooking the park.
The penthouse will sell via Concierge Auctions in partnership with Tal Reznick of Nest Seekers International. Bidding opens June 30 and will be open through July 14.
“The scale, rarity, and extraordinary Central Park setting of this customizable penthouse make it one of the most compelling residential opportunities in Manhattan,” Reznik said.
“For someone looking to create a truly iconic New York residence, there is simply nothing else available today that offers this level of visibility, architectural potential, and the opportunity to own a piece of history at the 50-yard line of Central Park.”
Unobstructed 360-degree vistas wrap the 38th and 39th floors, and can also be enjoyed from a private rooftop catwalk with a glass enclosure and a wet bar. Walls of glass fill all three levels with light. The planned penthouse received Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year residential award in 2018.
Built in the 1930s, Hampshire House is among Central Park South’s most recognizable residences. The building has been home to celebrity residents including Rupert Murdoch, Frida Kahlo, and Luciano Pavarotti.
There’s a dedicated private elevator within the space, with a separate elevator serving the 37th floor. Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a fitness center, and off-site valet parking.
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