the $250 million New York City penthouse at Central Park Tower at sunset, overlooking Central Park
At 1,416 feet above New York City, the penthouse is the world's tallest residence, occupying floors 129-131 in the luxury skyscraper Central Park Tower.
  • A $250 million penthouse hit the market in 2022, becoming the most expensive home in the US at the time.
  • It lost the record when its price dropped to $195 million, but one thing remains true: It's the world's tallest residence.
  • See inside the apartment, located 1,416 feet above the city in a skyscraper on Billionaires' Row.

The world's tallest, most expensive residence is no longer a record-holder in the price department after a hefty cut, but one thing's for sure: It's definitely still the tallest home in the world.