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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,597) by TheWind from England
Lifestyle definitely plays a factor, but wealthy people often take out big loans against homes when they have cash, to free up money without triggering taxes, including capital gains etc, when they sell them on. It's more likely a tax avoidance scheme than a debt management one, but you never know. She does tour way more than you would think she needs to.
(Sunday 12 April 2026; 16:42)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,596) by MusicfanJ from Germany
Hmm, that could be a reason too. If a new owner buys Mariah's triplex penthouse, he or she really gets some music history on top of that. I guess the penthouse will be easy to sell in NY.
(Sunday 12 April 2026; 15:26)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,595) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia
What projects that Mariah has in 2026? She's not scheduling for any residencies or tour. That's where the quick cash comes from. No new album, no acting offers, no product endorsement. Nada. The property is in debt for 18 million and she wanted to sell for 27 million, after all the settlement and deduction like taxes, agents, she would get only a couple of million only.
(Sunday 12 April 2026; 10:17)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,594) by Lady B from USA
Maybe she wants a yard/pool/more space for her and the kids?
(Sunday 12 April 2026; 07:04)
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Looking for Licinio Lisboa (113,593) by Bobby A from United States
This Lamb collector knows how to contact Lincinio Lisboa.
(Sunday 12 April 2026; 04:14)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,592) by Bobby A from United States
There's not anything wrong with selling some real estate when you can.
(Sunday 12 April 2026; 03:53)
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Looking for Licinio Lisboa (113,591) by Lambert Portrait from United States of America
I just found out that there's a lamb from Australia called Licinio Lisboa. As far as I know, he's a huge collector of Mariah's discography. Does anyone know how can I contact him?
(Sunday 12 April 2026; 02:27)
Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,590) by John from USA
I wonder if it has something to do with the plan to raise property taxes even more in NYC through their new benevolent mayor?
(Sunday 12 April 2026; 01:33)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,589) by Edward from USA
It seems to me that Mariah has been burning through a ton of money just to keep her brand and lifestyle going. People see her massive net worth and assume she's sitting on a mountain of cash, but the reality is her burn rate has always been huge.

If it really costs around $150k-$200k just for her to step out with full glam, security, and staff, imagine what her monthly expenses look like. Between the HOA fees and property taxes at 90 Franklin, she's spending close to $40k a month on just that one place. And that's not even counting the fact that she likely keeps her core team, backup singers, assistants, etc., on retainer so they're always available. That kind of loyalty and availability isn't cheap.

Even her big income streams don't stretch as far as people might think. Her catalog reportedly brings in around $20-$30 million a year, but once you factor in taxes (around 50%) and then another cut for management, legal fees, and business expenses, she's probably left with around $10 million or so in actual spendable cash. And when your lifestyle easily costs a million dollars or more per month, that money disappears quickly. It's basically a luxury version of living paycheck to paycheck, which also explains why she keeps touring and working when, in theory, she should be able to slow down and just enjoy the fruits of her success.

The debt is also a big factor. She's taken out loans against the penthouse, something like $18.6M based on public records, which means she doesn't actually have all that equity. If she sells for around $27M, by the time the loans and broker fees are paid off, she may only walk away with a few million in actual cash.

I don't think she's selling just for fun. She clearly loved that place and made it her own. It seems more like a smart move to downsize and restructure her finances. The math on that lifestyle just doesn't work the same way it used to.
(Saturday 11 April 2026; 22:59)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,588) by TheButterflyReturns from United States
My guess is that Mariah is just bored with the triplex, tired of the expenses related to its upkeep, tired of the trips up and down to the top floor, and maybe wants a place somewhere more peaceful and with more green space. New York has a lot of things going on, but she can always visit but have her home base somewhere more relaxing.

The sale makes sense to me. Mariah has been renting a lot of mansions over the last 10 or so years in Connecticut, the Hamptons, Malibu, Beverly Hills, etc., and she did purchase that mansion in Atlanta before selling a few years later. It doesn't seem like she's been staying in the triplex on a consistent basis.
(Saturday 11 April 2026; 20:57)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,587) by MusicfanJ from Germany
If I were that rich (I think she still has a lot), I would search for a home with a lot of nature around. With a healthy climate and good air. Not a big city. There you can calm down, relax and be grounded. NYC and Aspen for shoping and dining or for culture wouldn't run away. She could always go there for a trip but then the home otherwhere would give her peace and silence, which is very healthy if you're not a teen. Just some thoughts. Or just rent a smaller apartment in those big cities. So her new home will be Atlanta? Is that official or just a rumour?
(Saturday 11 April 2026; 18:29)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,586) by Jamie from UK
The internet is full of speculation regarding her financial situation. Hopefully it's not true, I'm sure she's got people in place to oversee all her finances. Surely with all the touring she's been doing and her back catalogue she is still financially secure. I can't see her going broke, although it's happened to stars before. I am shocked she's selling this property tbh it's always been her baby. Maybe she's got to a point in life where she wants somewhere more quiet for herself and the twins, and also wants a fresh start. Maybe it's something to do with how she's been recently, maybe her health is also driving the decision. Either way I hope she's happy and that she's doing it for herself rather than any financial burden. It's not that long since she remortgaged the property.
(Saturday 11 April 2026; 14:22)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,585) by TheButterflyReturns from United States
Yeah, this is just a difference of opinion. I lived and worked in New York as well and didn't have a great experience. I appreciate its importance culturally and to Mariah, but it's definitely not for everyone and not everyone has to like it.
(Saturday 11 April 2026; 13:56)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,584) by Randy from USA
Watch what you say Butterfly Returns. NYC is full of action and magic. It's alive in a way that it is personified and it feels like you wake up, shower, dine, work and date it. There's a reason why the country is obsessed with it. Hit songs have gone to number one with it. Every New Year's most people welcome resolutions and new beginnings with it. I lived there four years and regret leaving every day. Sorry for the rant webmaster but uh yeah we can't talk bad about the city that gave us MC.
(Saturday 11 April 2026; 03:32)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,583) by Jamie from UK
Yeah could maybe be therapy for her too. Moving on as such. She fled there when all her troubles started so this might be a way of letting go and moving forward.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 22:33)
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Randy's favorite MC song / Tribeca (113,582) by Randy from USA
Bobby that was a joke. No you did not offend me. You are way too sensitive.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 20:43)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,581) by TheButterflyReturns from United States
Atlanta is a great city, so I wouldn't blame Mariah for heading there. In my opinion, New York City is overrated, stressful and far too expensive for what you pay. Mariah could get a much nicer (and larger) home in Atlanta for probably a fraction of the cost and it would not cost so much to maintain it. I'm thinking about a move to Atlanta myself, so maybe I'll see Mariah around lol.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 20:02)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,580) by Lambi from USA
She's added a lot of value in that property and it costs a lot to upkeep (tax, maintenance, staff). It would make sense to cash out a high-value asset when she has no incessant need for it anymore. It might've just became a very expensive storage unit. Even though Mariah plays into the "I have no concept of money" persona, the reason she is rich as hell today is because she is smart. Trust me, homegirl will be okay. She owns multiple other properties. This seems to be just a portfolio reshuffle.

I know that Tribeca apartment holds significant meaning for her and the lambs; it's where the butterfly first landed after fleeing Sing Sing, and she's also spoken about how it's always been her dream to live in a penthouse. But dreams also change as you age. Mariah is nearing 60. She simply doesn't enjoy climbing the 1000th floor. She likes to walk the dogs outside in an easy-access mansion yard.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 16:28)
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Randy's favorite MC song / Tribeca (113,579) by Jamie from UK
I've been to the Franklin Tower many times, I always imagine her coming out and I get to meet her. Either that or she runs back in thinking he's here again.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 16:19)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,578) by Chicago Lamb from USA
She likely wants to leave due to the local government policies there. Big $$ has been leaving NYC for a few years now and the new mayor isn't helping.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 14:35)
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Randy's favorite MC song / Tribeca (113,577) by MusicfanJ from Germany
One of my dreams was always to visit NY and then go to the Franklin Tower in TriBeCa. In my dreams there was a chance to meet her for a moment. I'm facinated with New York since I'm 12. I have a huge book, cd and items collection from New York. It's Mariah's hometown, so yes I think it's sad when she looses her apartment there. @Randy wow a New Yorker for four years. That must have been really expensive and exciting.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 13:42)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,576) by MusicfanJ from Germany
Yes, it doesn't look good. If you have a lot of money and love luxury with huge costs you should have a good and trustful financial advisor. So many celebrities had the wrong advisors. When they realized it, the money was gone.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 13:29)
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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,575) by Bobby A from United States
Maybe MC wants to live in Atlanta again with her friends like JD and Usher. She is not selling albums like she did 25 years ago. MC needs to settle down in Atlanta where she can rebuild her career, brand, and create some magic again with JD.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 06:33)
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Mariah in the studio? (113,574) by Bobby A from United States
Shezz, I am very excited. MC and JD always create magic in the studio.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 06:27)
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Randy's favorite MC song / Tribeca (113,573) by Bobby A from United States
I am sorry that I offended you with my post. I won't mention Right To Dream ever again.
(Friday 10 April 2026; 06:06)
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