Record price sought for New York's Woolworth Building penthouse

[NEW YORK] Lower Manhattan's landmark Woolworth Building, once the tallest skyscraper in the world, is setting another record.

Developers are seeking US$110 million for the penthouse apartment in the pinnacle of the 58-storey tower, a proposed offering plan filed with New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office shows. That's the highest-ever asking price for a condominium in downtown Manhattan, according to Jonathan Miller, president of appraiser Miller Samuel.

"The price is mo…