Believe it or not, there are actually close to 13 million millionaires in the world. While that figure actually only translates into a tiny fraction of the world’s population, the millionaire club is sizable enough to generate a demand for ultra-luxurious, ultra-exclusive real estate.
These millionaires aren’t just snagging up luxury residences for kicks; more often than not they purchase them and rent them out, adding the real estate to their asset portfolios and using it to generate an income stream. But whether or not a millionaire wants to live in a multimillion-dollar residence or rent it, demand for luxury real estate is on the rise, especially in urban areas where the penthouse reigns supreme, towering over city skylines. Take a look at the seven most expensive penthouses in the U.S., all offering ample space, luxury amenities, and killer views.
1. Pierre Hotel Penthouse, New York: $125 million
Situated in Manhattan’s exclusive Upper East Side, the Pierre Hotel Penthouse is the most expensive U.S. penthouse ever registered as purchased. The luxurious penthouse sprawls across the building’s 41st, 42nd, and 43rd floors and includes a number of intricate architectural features, including cathedral windows, 17th century fireplaces, 23-foot-high ceilings, and a grand wooden staircase with 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and the Hudson River. The opulent residence boasts a total of 16 rooms, including five en suite bedrooms and six bathrooms. There is also ample outdoor living space spread across four exterior terraces. The penthouse also boasts a number of nonconventional opulent amenities, including several $1 million marble statutes and a Swedish sauna that reportedly cost more than $1.5 million to build. There is an ongoing $47,000 monthly maintenance fee for this penthouse, which covers electricity and two housekeeping staff.