The highest-perched penthouse on NYC’s Fifth Avenue sells for $11.5M — its full asking price
The highest penthouse on Fifth Avenue in NYC has been sold for its full asking price of $11.5 million. Located at 520 Fifth Ave, the penthouse offers stunning 360-degree views from 880 feet above Midtown Manhattan. The new owner plans to enhance the space while honoring its remarkable views.
- ▪The penthouse is situated on the 80th floor of a 1,002-foot tall residential tower.
- ▪It features a spacious layout with oversized arched windows and nearly 13-foot-high ceilings.
- ▪The listing broker noted that the buyer has a deep appreciation for New York City's historical significance.
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Jennifer Gould Real Estate exclusive gimme shelter The highest-perched penthouse on NYC’s Fifth Avenue sells for $11.5M — its full asking price By Jennifer Gould Published May 21, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google This buyer is flying high. Fifth Avenue’s highest-perched penthouse has just sold for $11.5 million, Gimme Shelter has learned. The smashing aerie is at 520 Fifth Ave. Hovering 880 feet above Midtown Manhattan, it comes with 360-degree views of the city, from the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building to both rivers and Central Park. 7 520 Fifth Ave. rises 1,002 feet above ground. Binyan Studios 7 The building’s design is “old New York” and that’s appealing these days.
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