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Inside Ken Griffin’s $238M Manhattan penthouse

Hedge fund magnate Ken Griffin recently completed the acquisition of a Manhattan penthouse for $238 million, establishing it as one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the United States. The five-story residence, situated on Central Park South's Billionaires' Row, spans approximately 23,000 square feet and occupies floors 50 through 53 of a 66-story skyscraper designed by Robert A. M. Stern.

Griffin's purchase was part of a broader luxury real estate investment strategy, with previous acquisitions including a $122 million property in London. The Manhattan property's exceptional size and prime location make it one of the most recognizable trophy properties in New York, embodying the pinnacle of ultra-luxury housing.

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