This $75M penthouse comes with the largest private pool in NYC: This one is gigantic

David Weinreb, the former chief executive of Howard Hughes Corp., has put his West Chelsea penthouse on the market for an eye-popping $75 million — positioning it among the most expensive properties in downtown Manhattan. The sprawling condo, located at 551 W.21st St., blends bespoke design with high-end finishes, including a kitchen crafted by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and reflects a growing trend of ultra-luxury sales in the area.It also features a large private swimming pool, considered “the largest private outdoor pool in New York City,” the listing says.Weinreb, who took Howard Hughes public and led the company for nearly a decade before stepping down in 2019, acquired the 6,500-square-foot raw space in 2017 for $38 million, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the listing.Now chairman and CEO of Weinreb Ventures, a real-estate investment firm, he initially listed the unfinished unit in 2021 for just below $50 million. After 10 months without a buyer, he opted to complete the construction. “I believed in the design and knew that completing it was the right thing for the home,” Weinreb told the Journal in an email. “I wish I was spending more time in Manhattan,” Weinreb said of his decision to part ways with the unit.He’s also parting ways with a splashy hangout, now perfect for the weather getting better.“To the best of our knowledge, it’s the largest private pool in the city,” Compass listing broker Clayton Orrigo, who is marketing the property alongside Stephen Ferrara, told The Post.

“It’s 61 feet long.I’ve never seen a pool nearly as big.

They’re usually very difficult to build.This one is gigantic.”In addition to its length, the pool stands 10 feet wide and 4 feet deep.“Pools are usually half the size of that.

It’s very difficult from a weight standpoint,” Orrigo added.“Basically a developer would have to build it to spec right out of the gate.

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