A new duplex penthouse at the two-tower complex nearing completion next to Google’s Hudson Square headquarters is generating buzz for its staggering $80 million asking price.
Located at 80 Clarkson Street, developed by Zeckendorf Development and Atlas Capital Group, this luxury penthouse is positioned to potentially set a record in downtown Manhattan real estate, fetching over $11,235 per square foot.
The building, which recently topped out, comprises 113 residential units and has released 83 of them so far, accompanied by 18 accessory suites, storage lockers, wine cellars, and parking options. Experts estimate that the total sellout for the development is expected to surpass $2 billion.
Architecturally designed by COOKFOX Architects and SLCE Architects, the project consists of two towers that rise 37 and 45 stories, located directly north of the historic St. John’s Terminal building at 550 Washington Street, which is also designed by COOKFOX.
An adjacent development, 570 Washington Street, features 175 affordable senior homes and supportive services, contributing to the dynamic neighborhood that surrounds the new luxury complex.
If the west tower’s duplex penthouse sells at its asking price, it would eclipse the previous record for the most expensive sale in downtown Manhattan. Currently, the area’s most expensive condo, a five-bedroom residence located at 150 Charles Street, sold for $60 million earlier this year, a significant increase from the purchase price in 2016.
Furthermore, last year, a Greenwich Village townhouse sold for $72.5 million, representing the top overall deal for real estate below 14th Street.
Initial pricing estimates for 80 Clarkson were disclosed in a May offering plan, projecting a total sellout of $900 million, excluding half of the units and all penthouses.
The priciest listing at that time was Unit 36 in the west tower, featuring an asking price of $46.95 million, equivalent to $9,174 per square foot. Recent filings with the New York Attorney General’s office have revealed updated pricing, showing that the 83 residential units average more than $6,200 per square foot.
The penthouse spans an impressive 7,120 interior square feet with an additional 921 square feet of outdoor space and includes four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Notably, there is also a full-floor residence on the 30th floor offering the largest layout in the building at over 7,300 square feet and listed for $75 million.
The development promises a wide range of luxurious amenities, including a covered porte-cochère motor court, doorman and concierge services, a fitness center, a 69-space indoor garage, a residents’ pool and spa, multiple lounges and entertainment areas, children’s play zones, and landscaped terraces.
The towers are designed with a distinctive biophilic approach, featuring limestone-clad cubic shapes, deep-set windows, and cascading setbacks, many enhanced with landscaped terraces. This design aims to bring nature into the urban environment, as approximately 80 percent of the units boast private outdoor spaces such as loggias or balconies.
Furthermore, the project is anticipated to achieve LEED Gold certification, adhering to sustainable building standards that prioritize energy and water efficiency while using responsibly sourced materials.
In 2022, Zeckendorf, Atlas, and the Baupost Group acquired the site for $340 million, securing a $965 million construction loan from Cale Street Partners and Farallon Capital Management to support the condominium portion of this ambitious project.
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