PERFECT HOMES MAGAZINE ( Editor Stan Israel) ( Editor Stan Israel) | Page 280

Living
within
the
Clouds

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t’s the height of exclusivity the crème de la crème
of real estate. The appeal of the penthouse is
obvious as it sits above the rest of the world
commanding unobtrusive views and looking down
on those below.
Introduced in New York during the opulent
and extravagant era of the roaring twenties the
penthouse has become a universal symbol of
status, influence and high society commanding
high prices for those distinguished enough to be
able to afford one. It doesn’t require a unit number
the word penthouse… says it all!
Here we take a look at the ten most prestigious topfloor residences available today.