Inside Hugh Jackman’s splashy new $30m New York penthouse

The Aussie megastar’s new luxury apartment in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Chelsea has jaw-dropping views of the New York City and the Hudson River. See inside.

Brendan Casey

@BrendoCasey

2 min read

August 17, 2022 - 5:00PM

News Corp Australia Network

Hugh Jackman has scored this new home in NYC. Picture: Realtor

Actor Hugh Jackman has paid $21.125m (A$30m) for a penthouse in New York’s Chelsea neighbourhood, according to public records.

The condo unit last traded in 2012 for $19.4m, according to The WSJ.

The penthouse had been on and off the market since October 2021 and was initially priced at $25m.

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Quite a view from the dining room. Picture: Realtor

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Huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Picture: Realtor

The seller, Daniel Fischel, is president of Chicago-based global economic consulting company Compass Lexecon and a former dean of the University of Chicago Law School.

The approximately 440 sqm abode boasts four-bedrooms, and is located in a boutique 57-unit building designed by the architect Jean Nouvel, according to the listing with Noble Black of Douglas Elliman.

The penthouse has soaring 4.3m-high floor-to-ceiling windows and about 343 sqm of outdoor space, including a large roof terrace divided into dining and lounging areas.

The apartment has views of the Hudson River as well as the downtown and Midtown skylines, according to the listing.

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The kitchen and stairs leading to the second level. Picture: Realtor

One of the home’s bathrooms. Picture: Realtor

Other amenities in the 23-floor building include a lap pool, fitness centre and screening room.

A spokesperson for Mr Jackman couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.

The purchase comes as Mr. Jackman and his wife, Deborra-lee Furness, recently listed their triplex in a Richard Meier-designed tower nearby in Manhattan’s West Village for $38.9m (A$56m).

There was speculation that the Aussie movie megastar may also be looking for a hideaway home back in Australia, after wife Deborra-lee Furness’ stepfather inquired about beachfront property in on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula.

A view for when Hugh needs to practice his piano. Picture: Realtor

The designer building. Picture: Realtor

Hugh Jackman performs onstage at the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

That same home has recently hit the market again, with a $3m price cut.

The 53-year old is best known for starring in Hollywood films such as “Wolverine,” “X-Men”, “Australia” and “The Greatest Showman.”

He is currently starring in “The Music Man” on Broadway in Manhattan.