This Film Star's Penthouse is The Most Expensive Condominium in Brooklyn

Spike Lee’s next thriller, Highest 2 Lowest, premieres on Apple TV+ on September 5; what better place to view the action-packed picture than from the set itself?

This Brooklyn penthouse features prominently in Spike Lee's latest film

Pavel Bendov for Olympia DUMBO

A formidable music magnate, a kidnapping scheme, and a life-or-death predicament. Set against the gritty backdrop of New York City, Spike Lee's latest thriller, Highest 2 Lowest, presents a high-stakes escapade. Produced by Apple TV and currently in US theaters through A24, the film focuses on David King (Denzel Washington), who enjoys a life of opulence while presiding over Brooklyn from his exquisite penthouse, which boasts views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan, and New York Harbor.

Although the film is fictional—a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low (1963) for cinephiles—this opulent residence is indeed real. Penthouse B occupies the whole 32nd floor of Olympia DUMBO, a sail-shaped edifice that commands views of New York City’s East River from the historic Dumbo district.

Featuring 360-degree views and a private patio, Olympia DUMBO is the tallest apartment in the neighborhood, with Penthouse B being the priciest condominium in all of Brooklyn and the sole Olympia unit with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms.

The interior design of Penthouse B was developed for Highest 2 Lowest, however the panoramic views depicted in the teaser are authentic. Olympia DUMBO features exteriors crafted by Hill West Architects and interiors conceived by Workstead, comprising a total of 76 residences, with a color and material palette that embodies the maritime legacy of Dumbo's coastline.

The tower features a private garden lounge for residents and 'The Club', which includes a game lounge, a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a spin studio, a boxing gym, private locker rooms, and a playroom. The Bridge level features a 60-foot indoor lap pool, a 58-foot outdoor pool and hot tub, a juice bar, barbecue spaces, a children's playground, a waterpark, and a full-size tennis court with views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Ensure that you do not throw the ball at any passing taxis.

Within the Premises

Upon arrival via elevator to a private landing, the elegant foyer and gallery provide access to the sunlit living and dining spaces. The kitchen is distinct from the main living area and includes an island composed of Fior di Bosco stone with chamfered edges, complemented with raked maple cabinetry with satin nickel hardware and Gaggenau equipment. A linen closet, laundry room, and powder room, including a pedestal vanity crafted from honed African St. Laurent stone, are discretely situated off the main corridor.

Pavel Bendov for Olympia DUMBO

The fifth bedroom/den is situated adjacent to the open living area, offering an extra relaxing space, while the master suite, oriented towards the Manhattan Bridge, includes dual walk-in closets and a bathroom. Each of the three supplementary bedrooms includes en-suite bathrooms, showcasing mosaic flooring, undermount tubs with brushed nickel fittings, handcrafted maple vanities, and rounded medicine cabinets. A private study situated adjacent to the entrance finalizes the design.

What is the highest and lowest about?

A prominent music producer, portrayed by Denzel Washington and renowned for possessing the 'finest auditory discernment in the industry,' becomes ensnared in a life-threatening moral quandary when he is the target of a ransom scheme.

Spike Lee's latest thriller, a reworking of Akira Kurosawa's crime drama High and Low set in contemporary New York City, opened at the Cannes Film Festival in May of this year. The film features rappers A$AP Rocky and Ice Spice, along with Jeffrey White and Ilfenesh Hadera. It has already been released in the US and will premiere in UK cinemas on 22 August before becoming available on Apple TV in September.

Acquisition Process Olympia DUMBO is available for purchase at a price of $17,500,000 (roughly £13 million). Discover other information at streeteasy.com