penthouse apartment

Rooftop dwelling unit

A penthouse apartment is a luxury unit on the top floor of a building, typically featuring higher ceilings, larger floor plans, and premium views.

The term combines penthouse—originally a rooftop structure—with apartment to emphasize residential exclusivity: They bought a penthouse apartment overlooking Central Park.

Often shortened to just penthouse.

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Housing below ground floor

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