Jennifer Gould

Jennifer Gould

Real Estate

Mystery buyer nabs $50M spread in celeb-filled downtown tower


When you’re alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go — downtown.

A $50 million penthouse , a 60-story glass skyscraper, known as the “Jenga Building.”

The deal for the Herzog & de Meuron-designed Tribeca trophy is the most expensive downtown penthoꦓuseꦐ sale of the year, said listing broker Clayton Orrigo of Compass, who declined to ID the buyer. Stephen Ferrara is co-listing the unit.

At 7,779 square feet, the sprawling skypad features 19-foot ceilings, double height windows, white oak and stone floors, a gas fireplace, a chef’s kitchen and three terraces totaling 1,252 square feet with panoramic water and city skyline views.

Residents of the building include the singer Frank Ocean.  

If you’re looking for something a little less pricey in the building, actor/comedian Keegan-Michael Key, who co-created and co-starred in Comedy Central’s “Key and Peele” series with Jordan Peele, has also in the building for $5.49 million.

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A side by side of Key and his 56 Leonard Street apartment.
Funny business: Comedian Keegan-Michael Key is also selling inside the uniquely shaped building. John Lamparski/FilmMagic; Arnaud Lecamus, Sil♎ve𓆉rcup Lifestyle LLC
The apartment's open kitchen.
Key’s home has an open chef’s kitchen.Arnaud Lecamus, Silvercup Lifestyle LLC
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An interior shot of the apartment.
Enjoy 11-foot ceilings inside the pad. Arnaud Lecamus, Silvercup Lifestyle LLC
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Key’s 1,624-square-foot pad comes with two bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms. The chic digs also boast 11-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an entrance gallery that leads to a living room, along with an open chef’s kitchen — and two terraces.

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The apartment's living room.
Floor-to-ceiling windows spill ample sunlight into the space.Arnaud Lecamus, Silvercup Lifestyle LLC
A bedroom in the apartment.
One of Key’s two bedrooms inside his Leonard Street home. Arnaud Lecamus, Silvercup Lifestyle LLC
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The kitchen in the apartment.
A close-up look at some of the kitchen’s tech. Arnaud Lecamus, Silvercup Lifestyle LLC
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Building amenities include a 75-foot infinity pool with a sun deck, a gym, steam room and sauna, indoor/outdoor theater, private dining room with a catering kitchen, a library lounge, children’s playroom, personal and bike storage and on-site valet parking.

The listing brokers for Key’s apartment are Douglas Elliman’s Tim Malone and Steven Cohen.