{"id":152991,"date":"2026-03-04T22:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/152991\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T22:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:37:12","slug":"inside-a-20m-nyc-penthouse-with-a-rope-swing-a-rock-climbing-wall-and-a-4-story-spiral-slide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/152991\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a $20M NYC penthouse with a rope swing, a rock-climbing wall \u2014 and a 4-story spiral slide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call it a fun house.<\/p>\n

High above Lower Manhattan, a Tribeca penthouse that swaps elevators for a far more playful ride is searching for its next owner.<\/p>\n

The sprawling residence atop the landmarked building at 150 Nassau St. has hit the market for $20 million, according to an eye-catching StreetEasy update, and its most attention-grabbing feature isn\u2019t the sweeping skyline views or the size of the apartment.<\/p>\n

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A whimsical penthouse in Lower Manhattan, nicknamed \u201cSky House,\u201d has hit the market for $20 million. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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The home is drawing attention for its most unusual feature: a four-story stainless-steel spiral slide that runs through the apartment. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

Instead, it\u2019s a gleaming four-story stainless-steel slide that spirals through the center of the home, offering a quick descent between floors.<\/p>\n

News of the listing was first reported by the Wall Street Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nick Gavin, who hold the listing with Compass, says a ride down is all but mandatory for when visitors arrive.<\/p>\n

The unusual residence occupies the copper-clad crown of the historic building and spans roughly 6,400 square feet, with four bedrooms arranged across multiple levels. Dramatic windows and terraces frame panoramic views of Lower Manhattan, including sightlines toward the nearby Woolworth Building.<\/p>\n

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The slide services all four floors throughout the home. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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The residence fills with light. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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The home occupies nearly 6,400 square feet. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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The home sits within the copper and terracotta crown of a late-19th-century building. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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It was transformed from a raw space after its owners, tech executives Craig and Kirsten Nevill-Manning, purchased it for about $6.45 million in 2007. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

The property, sometimes referred to as \u201cSky House,\u201d was created after tech entrepreneur Craig Nevill-Manning and his wife, Kirsten Nevill-Manning, purchased the raw space for about $6.45 million in 2007, according to the Journal.<\/p>\n

What they initially acquired was essentially an unfinished shell within the top of the building. Over time, they transformed it into a highly customized residence designed to blur the lines between architecture, art and play.<\/p>\n

To bring the vision to life, the couple hired architect David Hotson and interior designer Ghislaine Vi\u00f1as, who developed a design that takes advantage of the building\u2019s dramatic vertical volume. Rather than divide the home into traditional stacked floors, the team created a layered interior connected by staircases, glass bridges and open spaces that allow light to travel throughout the apartment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not often that you have a client that is leading with such a dazzling idea,\u201d Hotson told the Journal. \u201cIt was pretty irresistible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Designed by architect David Hotson with interiors by Ghislaine Vi\u00f1as, the multi-level residence blends playful elements, like the slide, a rope swing, rock-climbing column and hidden ladders. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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A view of the layout. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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The end of the slide. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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While the quirky layout may not suit every buyer, the listing agent hopes it will appeal to someone who sees the property as a livable work of art rather than a typical luxury apartment. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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A dining space. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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Art installations are seen throughout the home. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

The polished metal slide became the centerpiece of the design. Positioned in the middle of the home, it winds down through multiple levels like a sculptural installation while also serving as a functional shortcut. The playful element quickly became the defining feature of the property, offering a whimsical contrast to the sleek modern architecture surrounding it.<\/p>\n

Other unconventional touches were incorporated throughout the apartment. The owners added features such as climbing elements and ladders that connect levels in unexpected ways, reinforcing the home\u2019s sense of movement and exploration. The result is a residence that feels almost like a vertical playground tucked inside a luxury penthouse.<\/p>\n

Despite the whimsical features, the home still offers the types of spaces expected in a high-end Manhattan residence.<\/p>\n

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One of four bedrooms. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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A second bedroom. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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A third bedroom. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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An ensuite bathroom. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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A glass bridge leading to the corridors. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

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The expansive rooftop terrace. Shannon Dupre of DD-Reps<\/p>\n

The upper portion of the apartment includes expansive living and entertaining areas positioned beneath the copper dome. Large windows and terraces bring in natural light and provide sweeping views across the city skyline.<\/p>\n

The home\u2019s dramatic layout also allows for striking vantage points within the interior. Walkways and balconies overlook lower levels, creating a sense of openness rarely found in Manhattan apartments. The vertical design highlights the height of the space and emphasizes the architectural structure of the building itself.<\/p>\n

Because of its bold and unconventional design, the penthouse may appeal to buyers looking for something beyond the typical luxury condominium.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re looking for someone who really looks at the apartment as a work of art,\u201d Gavin said. \u201cI think someone who is a collector would have a real appreciation for it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Call it a fun house. High above Lower Manhattan, a Tribeca penthouse that swaps elevators for a far…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":152992,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[9,56,63,65,64,63678,63679],"class_list":{"0":"post-152991","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york-city","8":"tag-new-york","9":"tag-ny","10":"tag-nyc","11":"tag-nyc-headlines","12":"tag-nyc-news","13":"tag-shannon-dupre","14":"tag-sky-house"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152991"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152991\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/152992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}