Manhattan penthouse once marketed at $40 million sells for $6.765 million

A half-finished penthouse situated on Manhattan's prestigious Billionaires' Row was auctioned for $6.765 million, a staggering 83% drop from its original $40 million price tag. The three-story residence within Hampshire House secured a contract following an intense online bidding war. The new owner is set to embark on a challenging and expensive task to bring the property to completion, wrapping up a lengthy real estate narrative.