A glass-wrapped penthouse perched 41 stories above Midtown just hit the market for $7,195,000, brought to market by Michelle Griffith and Jason Walker of Douglas Elliman — and it’s basically the ultimate holiday wish-list topper.
Penthouse 5S at 135 West 52nd Street spans a massive 4,373 square feet across two levels, giving it the kind of scale that’s increasingly rare in the city, especially this close to all the Midtown action.
The duplex feels like a floating gallery in the sky, framing skyscrapers in every direction and pulling daylight into every corner.
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The star of the show: an 18-foot-ceiling great room lined with wraparound terraces and a marble fireplace that anchors the space like a sculptural centerpiece.
From the moment the elevator opens into its private vestibule, the penthouse plays up drama with soaring glass, bright exposures, and more square footage than entire brownstones.
The great room of the $7,195,000 penthouse sets the entire tone — bright, expansive, and constantly pulling the eye outward to Midtown’s towers.
The 18-foot ceilings amplify the volume, while walls of glass run east, west, and south, keeping the space lit from sun-up to sundown.
In the center sits a sharp white marble fireplace, a modern counterpoint to the room’s openness. The setup is ideal for hosting: one side for lounging, the other for dining, and plenty of room to move between the two.
Terraces hug both ends of the room, creating several small outdoor vignettes that feel like extensions of the interior.
The kitchen doesn’t shy away from the spotlight either.
Outfitted by Molteni and dressed in Calacatta Vision marble, it features a huge island and Miele appliances — sleek, functional, and unapologetically luxe.
The kitchen combines streamlined Italian design with warmth — walnut cabinetry, expansive marble counters, and a generously sized island that doubles as prep space and casual seating.
A full suite of Miele appliances keeps things high-end without calling too much attention to themselves. It’s the kind of kitchen that can handle a holiday dinner just as easily as a takeout night.
And while the main level is set up for entertaining, the primary suite turns the energy inward, taking over its own private wing complete with a terrace, dressing room, and a marble-clad bath that feels like a boutique spa.
Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the room in sky and city, and a dedicated terrace adds a completely separate outdoor moment.
The suite includes a large dressing room and a marble bathroom with heated floors, a soaking tub, and a separate shower — all oriented to catch natural light.
An en-suite bedroom on the main level works well for guests or a library/office setup, while the upper floor adds three more bedrooms.
The landing overlooking the great room works as a lounge, study area, or playroom, depending on what’s needed. It’s an airy, open bonus space — rare in a Midtown condo.
Completed in 2016 and designed by Cetra/Ruddy, 135 West 52nd Street takes full advantage of its location with a shimmering glass façade and a three-story lobby installation by lighting designer Thierry Dreyfus.
Amenities total 12,000 square feet and include a 75-foot lap pool, fitness center, golf simulator, children’s playroom, sauna and steam rooms, a media lounge, and 24-hour concierge service.
The building sits steps from Central Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, world-class restaurants, Broadway theaters, and major museums — placing this penthouse right in the center of practically everything.
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