Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Lists His Billionaire’s Row Penthouse at a Loss

Kristina Hacker, Photographs Courtesy of Corcoran,

The great room features soaring ceilings.Wilbur Ross, the newly approved Secretary of Commerce, is looking to let go of his lavish penthouse and it seems he is willing to take a loss on the place to do it. The Real Deal reports that Ross bought the 4-bedroom duplex in 2007 and paid $18M, but he has listed it for just $16.5M with Corcoran’s Carrie Chiang. Per the listing, the apartment features soaring ceilings—ranging from 9 feet to nearly 20—that take advantage of the abundant natural light. An 1847-square-foot terrace complements the 5,573-square-foot interior living space, which features an entertaining-ready great room, catering chef’s kitchen, and 30-seat dining room. Five wood-burning fireplaces and lacquer and silk wall treatments add an air of luxury. Ross first tried to sell this home in 2015 for $21M.

The chic entry hall. The cozy library walls are lined with bookshelves. The kitchen is outfitted for a catering staff. The dining room comfortably seats up to 30. French doors in the office access the terrace. The master bedroom features a terrace. The spa-like master bathroom. The terrace features an outdoor fireplace and dining area.