caption: TOP TWO FLOORS AT 56 LEONARD.Take your place among the New York City skyline in one of the most breath-taking Penthouses ever offered.?Set atop the iconic Herzog & de Meuron designed 56 Leonard, this trophy duplex encompasses 7,779 interior square feet and three exquisite terraces totaling 1,252 exterior square feet. From its unrivaled vantage point at the absolute top of the building, 360-degree vistas unfold at your feet and stretch across the harbor, Manhattan, Brooklyn and beyond. Towering 19-foot ceilings and soaring double-height windows accentuate the bright airiness of the home, while Appalachian white oak and premium stone pave the floors.Arrive in this home via a secure key-locked elevator and discover a breathtaking great room that stretches an impressive 60 feet long. Grand dining and living areas boast exposures to the north, west and south, dazzling guests with epic sunsets and commanding panoramas. The gas fireplace provides a warm focal point while a spacious corner terrace invites stargazing and outdoor dining. The adjacent designer kitchen is anchored by a magnificent Absolute Black granite island reminiscent of a grand piano. Here, you'll orchestrate memorable feasts with state-of-the-art appliances, including a double Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler, Miele double oven, fully vented six-burner cooktop and two dishwashers, surrounded by distinctive satin-etched glass cabinetry.Tranquil bedrooms are placed down a long gallery for optimal privacy. The city itself is your backdrop as you awaken in the palatial master suite featuring northern outlooks of the Manhattan skyline. Enjoy breakfast on the private terrace while the massive walk-in closet attends to wardrobe needs. The en suite master bathroom rivals the world's best spas with swaths of Thassos marble mosaic tile, a freestanding soaking tub, oversized glass steam shower, double vanity and heated flooring. Three more complete bedroom suites with large closets and private baths provide ple