Britney Spears’ former NYC penthouse, originally owned by Cher, just hit the market

Britney Spears’ former NYC penthouse, originally owned by Cher, just hit the market for $6.995M. This gem has quite the background story. Ready?

1. Cher was the penthouse’s first owner when she purchased it in the 1980s.
2. In 1990, Cher sold the home to Russell Simmons for $1.6M
3. ‘The Queen of Pop’ lived in the penthouse for four years, including in 2003 when she wrote the Grammy-winning bop “Toxic.”
4. Britney combined two units, apartments 1109 and 1110, to make up the current abode which spans 3,785 sq. ft. across four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms.
5. Silk Building: The ground floor of the buildings housed the original Tower Records store.
6. Built-in 1908, the building has 55 residences and a 24-hour doorman/concierge.“

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Britney Spears’ former NYC penthouse

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There is an enormous living/dining room complete with a wood-burning fireplace.

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The main level is an open plan with soaring ceiling heights of approximately twelve feet.

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Britney Spears’ former NYC penthouse

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The penthouse has. a large chef’s kitchen complete with appliances by Sub Zero, Kitchenaid, and Viking. A large central island is the perfect gathering place for casual meals.

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Entered via elevator on any of the four levels

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There are currently four bedrooms and four and a half baths, but the home could easily be a five-bedroom

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Britney Spears’ former NYC penthouse

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The lowest level has two en-suite bedrooms with bathrooms that have been fully renovated within the past year.

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Britney Spears’ former NYC penthouse

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The lowest level has two en-suite bedrooms with bathrooms that have been fully renovated within the past year.

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The home indeed lays out like a private townhome, but with jetliner views north over the Village and beyond.