What is the most expensive property in New York?
Henry Morales
Published Apr 05, 2026
The Most Expensive Homes on the Market in New York City Right Now
- 56 Leonard Street, New York ($34,500,000)
- 515 Park Avenue, New York ($33,000,000)
- 927 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, New York ($32,500,000)
- 106 Central Park South, New York ($32,500,000)
- 240 Park Avenue South, New York ($30,000,000)
Who or what owns most of the property in New York City?
The city of New York: Unsurprisingly the city’s own government came out on top with the amount of properties and square footage it owns across the city. TRD’s analysis revealed that the city owns 362.1 million square feet and nearly 5,000 parcels of land and buildings across the city.
Is one of the most expensive residential properties in the world?
Since the Buckingham Palace is Crown property, Ambani’s Antilia is actually the most expensive private residential home in the world.
What is the richest part in New York?
Noho, Hudson Yards, Tribeca, Central Park South and Nolita took the top five spots for most expensive—with a median sales price above $3 million dollars. In Brooklyn, Cobble Hill was the most expensive, with a median sales price of $1.6 million, followed by Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Fort Greene and Dumbo.
Who owns most of the buildings in New York?
NYC Property Owners With The Biggest Footprints
| RANK | FIRM/ENTITY | TOTAL SQUARE FEET |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYC (government) | 362.1M |
| 2 | Vornado Realty Trust | 29.7M |
| 3 | SL Green Realty | 28.7M |
| 4 | Tishman Speyer | 20.5M |
Who is the largest private landowner in New York City?
Columbia University is the largest landowner in New York City by number of addresses by a long shot, owning 209 properties—twice the number owned properties as the next largest private property-holder, NYU, and almost three times the 72 addresses allotted to the New York Public Library, for comparison.
