The top ten most luxurious and expensive luxury houses selected by Forbes in 2008.

Location: new york.

When new york Plaza Hotel was turned into private property, everyone knew it was expensive, but they didn't expect the developer Harry Macklowe to set a new record.

Macklowe decided to transform the whole hotel into an irregular space. But critics say that renovating this $4 million apartment may cost Macklowe two or three times as much money.

2. Value: $56 million

Location: new york.

For high-end buildings, the top floor is generally more expensive than other floors, but the most expensive part of this building is not the view of the top floor of new york Central Park.

This is a 9200-square-foot indoor space tailored for buyers. At present, the identity of the buyer is still a secret. It is said that he lives in London. 3. Value: USD 50 million

Location: new york.

Russian oil tycoon Bra Vatnik prefers new york real estate. This year, he bought a 27-million-pound apartment and a 50-million-pound house on 64th Street, second only to the record set by financier flowers last year-a 53-million-pound three-story villa in Manhattan.

Earlier this year, New York Post reported that Bula Vatnik wanted to buy Mark Hotel for/kloc-0.50 billion pounds, but the deal has not yet been realized. 4. Value: $42.4 million

Location: new york.

Sanford, former chairman and CEO of Citigroup, recently bought a floor with a total area of 6,744 square feet.

It contains a balcony of 2,000 square feet, setting a record for the most expensive 20-story building at Central Park West Road 15. As early as 2005, Daniel Loeb, a hedge fund manager, bought a floor with a square foot of Central Park West Road 15 10700 for $45 million. Sanford has a floor overlooking Central Park, and a balcony surrounds the building on three sides. 5. Value: USD 4,654,380,000,000.

Location: new york.

New york Mayor Bloomberg didn't choose Gracie Mansion, the mayor's residence in new york.

I chose Madison Avenue. He spent $4,654.38+0 million to renovate his residence in Manhattan 10 14. The area of this property is about 1082 1 square foot, which is adjacent to another residence of Bloomberg. Since the renovation didn't damage its internal structure, new york City Management Regulations allowed him to merge two properties into a 25,555 square foot behemoth. 6. Value: $35 million

Venue: Cabinet City, California

This is the first non-new york residence on the list. Bruce Kovner, general manager of hedge fund, bought this 3-acre Mediterranean-style manor for $35 million. Its sea view accommodation also includes a four-bedroom house worth $20 million and a polo field bought from actor kevin costner.

7. Value: $35 million

Location: new york.

The south and west of Central Park have long been famous in the world. But at present, the most expensive property discovery appears in the east. The financier Keith Rubenstein bought the 8f mansion on 62nd Street for $35 million in May this year. Designed by the famous designer John H Duncan, you can take a leisurely stroll to Central Park in the afternoon.

8. Value: $35 million

Location: new york.

It is not easy to find an address on Park Avenue. Last month, designer Vera Wang spent $35 million to move into this five-bedroom house. This house had 14 bedrooms before the war and once belonged to the celebrity and philanthropist Brooke Astor. Located at 77 Park Avenue.

9. Value: $33.5 million

Location: Malibu, California

Courtney cox-Aquatech and her husband david arquette bought a house in Malibu in 2006 for 1065438+ ten thousand dollars. In August this year, they sold it for $33.5 million. The house faces the Pacific Ocean. It covers an area of 4,486 square feet and has four bedrooms.

10. Value: USD 32.5 million.

Location: Beverly, California

Rumors about Tom Cruise and his wife's purchase of the Dakota mansion have spread frequently, but they finally bought the Beverly Hills mansion worth $35 million. This mansion covers an area of 13000 feet and was built in 1937. The total residential area is 1.3 mu, with swimming pool and table tennis room.

7. Value: $35 million

Location: new york.

The south and west of Central Park have long been famous in the world. But at present, the most expensive property discovery appears in the east. The financier Keith Rubenstein bought the 8f mansion on 62nd Street for $35 million in May this year. Designed by the famous designer John H Duncan, you can take a leisurely stroll to Central Park in the afternoon.

8. Value: $35 million

Location: new york.

It is not easy to find an address on Park Avenue. Last month, designer Vera Wang spent $35 million to move into this five-bedroom house. This house had 14 bedrooms before the war and once belonged to the celebrity and philanthropist Brooke Astor. Located at 77 Park Avenue.

9. Value: $33.5 million

Location: Malibu, California

Courtney cox-Aquatech and her husband david arquette bought a house in Malibu in 2006 for 1065438+ ten thousand dollars. In August this year, they sold it for $33.5 million. The house faces the Pacific Ocean. It covers an area of 4,486 square feet and has four bedrooms.

10. Value: USD 32.5 million.

Location: Beverly, California

Rumors about Tom Cruise and his wife's purchase of the Dakota mansion have spread frequently, but they finally bought the Beverly Hills mansion worth $35 million. This mansion covers an area of 13000 feet and was built in 1937. The total residential area is 1.3 mu, with swimming pool and table tennis room.