More than doubling the price of the previous record holder, the penthouse at 220 Central Park South sold for an astonishing $240 million. New York City's previous record was for $100.7 million in 2015, and the state's record was $137 million in East Hampton in 2014. Hedge fund manager Kenneth Griffin purchased the penthouse, but since it is still under construction, details are scarce regarding the layout.
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