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Everyone knows that New York is all about reaching the top – whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder on Wall Street or snagging the top reservation at the hottest new opening in town. Even tourists get in on the action, making a beeline for Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building, where they’ll queue for hours just to snap a slightly tilted skyline selfie.

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But why settle for waiting in line when you could live above it all? Enter Penthouse 80, perched 880 ft above the city at 520 Fifth Avenue.

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Not only does this glittering residence offer front-row views of Manhattan’s iconic skyline, but it also earns its spot in the cityscape as Fifth Avenue’s highest residential condo – its only competition being, well, the Empire State Building itself.

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So, for $11.5m, not only will you be granted the keys to the all-impressive Penthouse 80; but it’s a chance to claim the kind of bragging rights that only come with owning part of the most famous avenue in the world. And trust us, it’s a flex worth making.

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As your personal perch in the clouds, the sky-high sanctuary of Penthouse 80 offers an unparalleled perspective of one of the world’s most recognizable cityscapes. Designed by Charles & Co. (yes, the same studio behind spaces for George and Amal Clooney), this full-floor residence is all about big views, big vibes, and big ceilings – nearly 13 ft, to be precise.

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Now let’s talk details: Two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a great room with floor-to-ceiling arched windows that could moonlight as art installations. Add in a chef’s kitchen worthy of its own cooking show, a marble-clad primary bath that could pass for a luxury spa and direct elevator entry (because why share?), and you’ve got Fifth Avenue living at its finest.

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Not just high luxe but high tech, the custom Charles & Co eat-in chef’s kitchen features honed Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a reeded walnut island, and bespoke white lacquer and walnut cabinetry. With a suite of Miele fittings and a chef-quality Italian Ilve gas range complete this culinary haven, designed for both beauty and functionality.

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And that’s just inside. At $11.5m, this penthouse also comes with access to the exclusive Penthouse 88 Amenity Suite. Think a solarium with views for days, a lounge with a marble fireplace that’ll make your winter evenings swoon-worthy, and a game room featuring vintage billiards for when you’re feeling competitive. Oh, and there’s a private members’ club downstairs – because of course there is.