Nothing says wealth and prestige like a penthouse apartment, especially those that sit high above some of the biggest and most expensive cities in America.
With meticulous interior design, sky-high gardens and truly unmatched panorama, these beautiful high-rise homes lie at the top of some of the US's tallest and most jaw-dropping skyscrapers.
From New York City to Boston and San Francisco, click or scroll to step inside America's highest penthouses...
Rising 61 storeys above the city, One Dalton is Boston and New England's tallest residential building, at 742 feet (226m). At the top of the tower, on the 58th floor, you'll find a remarkable trophy home.
Sitting high above the city, the penthouse apartment is arranged over two floors and benefits from the highest and most awe-inspiring residential views in all of Massachusetts.
The property spans 7,848 square feet (729sqm) and actually combines two of One Dalton's finest units, which wrap two corners of the skyscraper, allowing for far-reaching views from every single room.
The building itself was constructed in 2020, but thanks to a renovation in 2022, the property benefits from up-to-the-minute design. There's a stunning lounge, a white Onyx kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, a breakfast bar and a family room, all with glass walls, soaring ceilings and chic neutral finishes.
There's also a gorgeous formal dining room, with a statement light fixture, solid white oak floor, stately mouldings, custom millwork and modern Crittall-inspired glass doors. The home also has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a temperature-controlled wine room and a catering kitchen.
With radiant heated floors, an integrated AV system with surround sound, automated lighting and electric shades, the residence is truly fit for a VIP.
For sale in June 2025, with Coldwell Banker Realty Boston, the penthouse was priced at $38 million.
181 Fremont Street is the second-tallest residential building in San Francisco, at 802 feet (245m) high. It has 70 storeys and at the very top, you'll find one of the finest penthouses in all of California.
Aptly named, The Grand Penthouse provides 6,941 square feet (645sqm) of inside space, as well as truly captivating vistas.
A private elevator leads to the top of the tower and this exclusive home. Inside, you'll find free-flowing rooms that wrap around the building's glass walls.
The entrance hall is clad in wood and marble and leads through to the stunning grand salon, with a living room and formal dining room that are softly separated by a dual-sided fireplace. There's an exhibition-style kitchen with custom Rossana cabinets, a private office and a large glass wine closet with an adjoining tasting room.
There are four bedrooms and seven bathrooms in total – all of which come equipped with glass walls, for views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, the Transamerica Pyramid (the tallest building in the city) and Alcatraz prison.
With the finest finishes throughout, this home is utterly pristine. So it makes sense that it was priced at $35 million, when it was for sale with Compass in June 2025.
Towering up 1,050 feet (320m), 53 West 53 took New York by storm when it was completed in 2019. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, the glass and steel-clad super tower features 82 floors and a rather unique shape.
The dramatic tapered skyscraper can be seen from almost everywhere in the city and inside, lucky residents get to enjoy a 65-foot (20m) indoor lap pool, a gym and a wellness centre. Of course, one of the building's dazzlingly penthouses is no less impressive. Let's take a look inside...
Penthouse 76 occupies the 76th and 77th floors of the building, encompassing 7,973 square feet (741sqm). With huge double-height windows that frame majestic views of Manhattan and refined interiors designed by Thierry Despont, the property is every bit as amazing as you might expect.
There's a huge living room with a soaring ceiling, a formal dining room and a kitchen that Despont designed with iconic Italian brand, Molteni. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, too.
Accessible via a dramatic staircase or a private elevator, the 77th floor is home to the master bedroom, which features an elegant cream palette and museum-quality finishes, while its beautifully appointed walk-in wardrobe is worthy of the finest haute-couture collection.
The room's luxurious bathroom is sculpted from Persian golden travertine and high-honed Verona limestone, and features polished Noir St.Laurent marble and nickel Dornbracht fixtures. So, is it any wonder that the property was on the market in October 2024, with Knight Frank and Douglas Elliman, for just over $64 million?
Standing proud at 1,396 feet (426m), 432 Park Avenue was hailed the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere when it was completed in 2015.
Since then, the modern skyscraper, which was designed by Rafael Viñoly and has 96 floors, has been surpassed by Central Park Tower and 111 West 57th Street, also in New York City. But that doesn't mean the building's 79th-floor penthouse isn't truly astonishing. Let's take a look...
Nestled just 17 floors from the very top of the tower, this incredible 8,055-square-foot (748sqm) apartment was curated by renowned Japanese photographer and architect, Hiroshi Sugimoto, famous for capturing minimalist black and white images.
For the home's interior, the artist opted for a serene aesthetic, choosing natural materials like ancient cedar and bold, raw finishes, such as the hand-hammered metal found in the kitchen.
The apartment occupies a single floor and comes with a lounge, a dining room, a large kitchen, five bedrooms, five bathrooms and two powder rooms. Huge windows allow for unobstructed views of Central Park and beyond from almost every space, including this eye-popping bathroom. The wooden tub sits on stone tiles that were sourced from old Kyoto Tram stations, for added wow-factor.
The spectacular spread was originally for sale for a monumental $135 million, according to the New York Post, but it eventually sold in 2023 for 'just' $65.6 million. Engel & Völkers held the listing.
If you thought Penthouse 79 at 432 Park Avenue was impressive, then just wait until you see inside the building's higher-most unit, Penthouse 96. That's right, the home you're about to see literally occupies the final floor of the skyscraper, some 1,396 feet (426m) in the air.
So, of course, it provides uninterrupted views across the entire city, not to mention dreamy interior design and access to over 30,000 square feet (2,787sqm) of curated amenities, exclusive to those lucky enough to live here.
Listed via Douglas Elliman Real Estate in June 2025, the pretigious penthouse was valued at $90 million. And it isn't difficult to understand why. The apartment stretches 8,255 square feet (767sqm) across a single floor and benefits from a private entrance vestibule with two elevators, for easy and secure access.
The entrance opens into the great room, which spans the entire length of one side of the building. Framed by oversized windows, the room is perfect for relaxing, dining or hosting lavish soirées.
The residence also comes equipped with a library, a formal dining room with incredible views of Central Park, a chef’s kitchen, a breakfast room and a built-in marble coffee bar that sits along one of the home’s huge windows.
There are six generously sized en-suite bedrooms, including the sublime corner primary suite, which has its own sitting room, two expansive custom-built dressing rooms and two lavish marble bathrooms.
The crown of 111 West 57th Street, also known as Steinway Tower, Quadplex 80 is one of the world's most exciting and envy-inducing homes.
Described by The Field Team at Sotheby’s International Realty as "the grandest residence of all", the architectural masterpiece was designed by SHoP Architects and stands proud in the heart of Manhattan, moments from The Plaza and Central Park.
The 84-storey skyscraper is one of the tallest buildings in New York City and it's also the world's slenderest skyscraper. It soars up 1,428 feet (435m), with a width-to-height ratio of just 1:24. Right at the top of the tower, Quadplex 80 is arranged over four floors and provides over 11,480 square feet (1,067sqm) of meticulously designed interior space by Studio Sofield.
A private elevator and custom circular staircase offer access to the residence, while towering 14-foot ceilings and full-height, frameless windows allow for dramatic, light-filled rooms.
The main floor has a grand receiving hall with macauba stone flooring, an expansive great room with a lounge and dining area, and a corner kitchen with crystallo quartzite countertops and Gaggenau appliances. There are four guest bedrooms and a primary suite – which takes up an entire floor.
The top floor is an entertainment space, with a magnificent bar, billiards table, screening room, service kitchen and indoor Sunset Lounge. There are also two exterior terraces, totalling 618 square feet (57.4m). Quadplex 80 was for sale via Sotheby's International Realty in June 2025 for $110 million. This penthouse is undeniably one of the finest in the world.
Located on New York's City's so-called Billionaires' Row, Central Park Tower soars up 1,550 feet (472m) and is the tallest residential building in the world. It's also the second-tallest building in the United States (behind One World Trade Center) and the Western Hemisphere, not to mention the 15th tallest building in the world.
Over a decade of planning and collaboration between architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill went into curating the building and inside you'll find 179 of the most exclusive condos in the world.
The building's penthouse was priced at $65.8 million in June 2025, when it was for sale with Savills. Featuring stunning living rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, dramatic structural columns and generous ceilings, it is the epitome of luxury.
The apartment has a gorgeous open-plan living room, with a lounge and dining area, as well as a designer kitchen and five bedrooms. The interior was designed by Rottet Studio and boasts imported stones, custom millwork and high-end fittings and fixtures by the likes of Miele and Dornbracht.
Of course, though, it's all about the views. With pristine panorama of one of the world's most exciting cities, this apartment truly is one of a kind.
Amazingly, the building also offers its lucky residents a movie theatre, an outdoor terrace with a 60-foot (183m) swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor saltwater pool, spa and squash court. Plus, the 100th floor is home to the Central Park Club, the world's highest private club, complete with New York's highest private ballroom.
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