The $30 million toe in the water

A groundbreaking penthouse with a multi-story indoor slide inside a historic Beaux-Arts skyscraper in Manhattan's Financial District has gone into contract, approaching a record sale for the neighborhood.

The 6,355-square-foot home, designed by David Hotson and Ghislaine Viñas, features soaring ceilings, arched windows, a rock-climbing wall,and panoramic skyline views.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

The property, famed for its daring design featuring a multi-story indoor slide, has captivated the luxury real estate market and is poised to become one of the biggest sales in FiDi history.

Nestled inside the Beaux-Arts American Tract Society Building, a 1896 architectural treasure that was once one of the city's tallest towers and a pioneer of steel-skeleton construction, the penthouse spans 6,355 square feet across four levels.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

The couple embarked on an ambitious custom project, hiring architect David Hotson and interior designer Ghislaine Viñas to transform the cavernous void into a multi-level residential masterpiece.

The design embraces the unit's vertical expanse , connecting layers via staircases, glass bridges, and open-plan spaces, while preserving dramatic 46-foot-high ceilings and intricate arched windows that frame postcard-worthy skyline views, including the iconic Woolworth Building.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The final price remains undisclosed, but a mystery buyer has signed a contract for the extraordinary Sky House penthouse, located within the crown of the lanmarked 150 Nassau St. in Manhattan's Financial District.

Brokers Nick Gavin and Ugo Russino of Compass noted that the swift 90-day contract period underscores the enduring allure of ultra-luxury properties with unprecedented architectural character.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

Maintenance fees run $14,143 monthly.

The building offers a full suite of amenities, including a doorman, live-in superintendent, gym, common roof deck, and an off-site garage.