For fans of Billions, this penthouse may feel surprisingly familiar.
Perched atop the landmark Sky Lofts building at 145 Hudson Street, the spectacular Tribeca residence served as the on-screen home of billionaire hedge fund titan Bobby Axelrod, played by Damian Lewis.
Now, the extraordinary property behind one of television’s most recognizable fictional fortunes has hit the market for $59.5 million.
Listed by Jim St. André of Compass together with Adam Modlin of The Modlin Group, the duplex penthouse spans approximately 7,500 square feet indoors, complemented by an equally impressive 4,500-square-foot wraparound terrace that frames sweeping views of the Hudson River, lower Manhattan, and One World Trade Center.
Even without its television pedigree, the residence stands comfortably among Tribeca’s most remarkable homes.
Originally conceived by acclaimed architect James Carpenter, the penthouse was designed around one defining idea: light.
Its exterior is wrapped in UV-coated, high-performance insulated glass typically associated with museums, allowing sunlight to flood the interiors while protecting artwork from damaging ultraviolet exposure.
For serious collectors, it’s an unusually thoughtful architectural detail that transforms the residence itself into a gallery-like setting.
A private keyed elevator opens directly into a dramatic double-height great room where 18-foot ceilings and walls of glass immediately command attention.
At the center of the space, a monumental two-story hearth crafted from cerused oak and silver travertine anchors the room, housing one of the home’s three wood-burning fireplaces.
Massive sliding glass panels disappear almost entirely, extending the living spaces onto the rebuilt terrace and creating an effortless connection between the interiors and the Manhattan skyline.
The recent renovation by the acclaimed team at PHDesign introduced an exceptional level of craftsmanship throughout.
The custom eat-in kitchen combines cerused oak cabinetry with brass wall panels, brass sinks, Italian silver travertine, Stoneglass countertops, and professional-grade Gaggenau appliances, creating a space that feels equally suited to entertaining or everyday living.
Connecting the two levels is one of the home’s most sculptural features: an elegant elliptical staircase constructed from steel and ultra-clear Starphire glass.
Upstairs, the primary suite occupies a prized corner position overlooking the Hudson River, complete with its own wood-burning fireplace, custom travertine bathroom with a Boffi soaking tub and steam shower, and two oversized walk-in closets finished entirely in cerused oak.
Two additional bedroom suites enjoy similarly expansive views across Tribeca.
Everywhere you look, the attention to detail continues. Italian-made doors and wall paneling feature brass inlay, while artisan-applied metallic finishes enrich the windows, staircase, and radiator covers.
Wide-plank smoked oak flooring laid in a continuous herringbone pattern flows uninterrupted throughout the upper level, complemented by hand-troweled plaster walls, Holly Hunt and Michael Anastassiades lighting, radiant heated bathroom floors, sophisticated climate control, humidification systems, and artwork lighting carefully calibrated for museum-quality display.
Outside, the wraparound terrace functions as an additional living space.
Large enough to accommodate multiple seating and entertaining areas, it offers uninterrupted panoramas stretching across the Hudson River, downtown skyline, and One World Trade Center — a perspective few private residences can rival.
The offering also includes three deeded parking spaces, a rarity in downtown Manhattan, while residents of the 1929 Sky Lofts building enjoy a full-time doorman, a redesigned lobby, and a landscaped shared rooftop in the heart of Tribeca.
For television audiences, the penthouse will forever be associated with Bobby Axelrod, one of modern television’s most memorable billionaire characters.
For architecture and design enthusiasts, however, its true appeal lies elsewhere: an extraordinary collaboration between architecture, craftsmanship, engineering, and light that would be remarkable even without its Hollywood credentials.
Still, it doesn’t hurt that one of television’s most powerful fictional billionaires once called it home.
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