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5 Dreamiest Apartments on the Market Right Now

Real estate in New York City is expensive, with apartments reaching into nine figures. So what makes them worth all that money? Enormous terraces, private elevators and more square footage than most suburban homes.
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Real estate in New York City is expensive, with apartments reaching into nine figures. So what makes them worth all that money? Enormous terraces, private elevators and more square footage than most suburban homes...

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There is a very specific buyer who can afford to pay more than $100 million dollars for an apartment. And good for them. The rest of us can dare to dream, though, and picture ourselves lounging on the 2,000-square-foot terrace, taking a dip in the private pool or staring out a 14-foot glass clock face in the living room at the Brooklyn Bridge. Even if you are thinking about saving your pennies, be aware that it's not just the massive mortgage you have to worry about. The monthly maintenance on the most expensive apartment here is $42,270 -- that's enough to buy a brand new Mercedes every single month.

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5 Dreamiest Apartments on the Market Right Now
The Clocktower Apartment at One Main(01 of05)
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Price: $18 millionAddress: 1 Main St., Apt. 16Listing: CorcoranCrossing the Brooklyn Bridge by subway, you may have noticed the iconic Clocktower Building along the DUMBO waterfront. Did you know that there's an apartment in the tower atop the building? The first floor of the triplex is where you find the four 14-foot glass clocks, which look out onto the waterfront (including both the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges), the Manhattan skyline and all of Brooklyn. A private, glass-enclosed elevator (with a wraparound staircase) runs through the center of the apartment to reach the second floor with three bedrooms and a den, then up to the third-floor studio space. If those views aren't enough, there's always the sky roof cabana and the private deck.See more apartments for sale in Brooklyn
Penthouse at 60 Warren Street(02 of05)
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Price: $24.5 MillionAddress: 60 Warren St., PenthouseListing: SothebysThis apartment looks like a townhouse that has been plunked on top of a classic condo building. The result is the feel of a townhouse with the views of a penthouse --the best of both worlds. This massive apartment comes with a total of 19 rooms, 10,911 interior square feet, three terraces and a private roof garden. If that's not enough, throw in a rooftop home gym, a private elevator that connects each floor, a hot tub and wine storage. Double-height windows throughout the apartment look out onto the historic streets of TriBeCa.See more apartments for sale in TriBeCa
Top Floor Apartment at the Mark Hotel(03 of05)
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Price: $60 millionAddress: 25 E 77th St., PenthouseListing: CorcoranThere's a reason that the living room in this penthouse apartment is so grand. It used to be the hotel's ballroom. That room also has 26-foot-ceilings that include the interior of the building's turret. There are five fireplaces throughout the apartment, including a double-sided fireplace in the master suite (one of six bedrooms). This apartment is perfect for couples who don't like to share -- the master also has two attached bathrooms (though you may have to fight over who gets the one with the steam room). For outdoor space, there is a 2,400-square-foot rooftop terrace. The location within a hotel means 24-access to room service, but you won't have to mingle with out-of-towners -- the apartment has a private elevator from the lobby.See more apartments for sale on the Upper East Side
Penthouse Apartment at the Pierre Hotel(04 of05)
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Price: $125 MillionAddress: 2 E 61st St., PenthouseListing: SothebysNo, we didn't forget a decimal point in the price of this apartment. It really is eight figures. And it is, not surprisingly, the most expensive apartment on the market. This unit takes up the 41st, 42nd and 43rd floors of the historic Pierre Hotel. A private, interior elevator leads to the five master bedrooms, guest suits, staff accommodations and four outdoor terraces. The massive arched windows, looking down onto 5th Avenue and Central Park, may be the most luxurious amenity. If it seems overwhelming to keep the 16 rooms plus nine bathrooms looking so grand, don't worry -- the apartment also comes with two designated staff members who provide housekeeping services.See more apartments for sale on the Upper East Side
Penthouse Duplex at 158 Mercer(05 of05)
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Price: $42 millionAddress: 158 Mercer St.Listing: CorcoranThe crown jewel of the penthouse unit at 158 Mercer, in SoHo, is its expansive outdoor space. There are two large, landscaped terraces, the largest clocking in at a little over 2,000 square feet. The "small" terrace is about half that size. Back inside there are five bedrooms (all en suite), a private screening room and two kitchens (one on each floor, so you don't have to take the stairs to get a midnight snack). The $42 million dollar price tag is steep, but the deal is sweetened by the fact that the apartment comes fully furnished. Think how much you will be saving by not having to buy lawn furniture to fill those enormous patios.See more apartments for sale in SoHo

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