{
  "id": 2830462,
  "title": "Inside Ken Griffin’s $238M Manhattan penthouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/inside-ken-griffins-238m-manhattan-penthouse",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-23T16:45:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/billionaire-ken-griffins-238-million-manhattan-penthouse-is-one-of-the-most-expensive-homes-ever-sold-in-the-us-inside-the-sprawling-23000-square-foot-residence-with-16-bedrooms-and-17-bathrooms/articleshow/133442961.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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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    "Ken Griffin bought Manhattan penthouse for $238 million",
    "23,000 square feet residence on Central Park South",
    "Part of luxury real estate investment strategy"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}