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Why is this listing considered a "Penthouse"

Started by NYCMadison

over 2 years ago

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If there are 3 floors of apartments above this listing, why is this being called a "Penthouse" ?

Response by bramstar

over 2 years ago

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Probably because it is on a setback. The term 'penthouse' is more loosely bandied about these days.

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Response by 300_mercer

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Response by steve123

over 2 years ago

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I've lived in buildings with 3 floors worth of "penthouses" and in buildings where the "penthouse" wasn't the highest floor.

It's a meaningless term of art used in brokerbabble.
It also looks a lot cooler than 15A as a unit number.

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