$238M Manhattan penthouse purchase breaks US housing record
A billionaire hedge fund founder has purchased a penthouse in New York for roughly $238 million, setting a record for the highest-priced home ever sold in the U.S.
abc30.comI don’t have live access to current news right now, but here’s what’s known about Ken Griffin’s NYC penthouse from recent years:
- Ken Griffin set a U.S. record in January 2019 with the purchase of a penthouse at 220 Central Park South for about $238 million, delivering it unfurnished as a “white box” while Griffin expanded Citadel’s presence in New York .
- The 24,000-square-foot unit spans four floors and features sweeping Central Park views, with amenities typical of the building, such as private dining, fitness options, library spaces, and security, and it placed Griffin among the most high-profile condo buyers in the city at that time .
- Since the 2019 purchase, Griffin has been involved in other NYC real estate moves as part of a broader expansion in the city, though later public reporting has focused on his Chicago and other markets; the penthouse purchase remained a landmark event in NYC luxury real estate for several years .
If you’d like, I can look up the latest articles and confirm any newer developments about Griffin’s NYC holdings and any changes to that penthouse status. I can also provide a quick snapshot of the building at 220 Central Park South and how it fits into New York’s luxury market trends.