Denzel Washington’s fictional home in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ just sold in real life for $16.25M

A glassy Brooklyn penthouse that served as the fictional home of Denzel Washington’s music mogul character David King in Spike Lee’s latest film has sold for $16.25 million, Gimme Shelter can reveal.

“Highest 2 Lowest” premiered in Cannes last May. The crime thriller, based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 film “High and Low,” also stars Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky — and the Dumbo penthouse itself, which last asked $17.5 million. It originally launched in 2022 asking $19.5 million.

The film begins with a scene in the Olympia aerie, at 30 Front St., which also serves as a backdrop to a curated art collection that reflects Lee’s personal collection — including Basquiat and Kehinde Wiley.

It’s the third highest closing price for a condo in Brooklyn, brokers said.

NBA star Ben Simmons and Jonas Brother Joe Jonas also own in the building.

The full-floor nest is on the 32nd level of the 33-story modern building, which was completed in 2024. Known as Penthouse B, the 4,928-square-foot residence features five bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a 552-square-foot terrace, where Washington took his calls in the film.

Designed by luxury staging firm IMG, the home opens to a private elevator landing that leads to a formal foyer and a gallery.

Next is a light-filled living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor.

There’s also a chef’s kitchen and a den, which can also function as a fifth bedroom.

Building amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, the city’s highest private outdoor tennis court with views over the Brooklyn Bridge — plus a GRONK Fitness gym with a sauna and steam room, a movement studio, a separate spin studio and a juice bar. There’s also an indoor children’s playroom, an outdoor shipwreck-themed playground, a bowling alley, a private park and a water park. A private parking spot is optional – for an extra $1 million. 

The co-listing brokers were Jessica Peters and Carl Ekroth of the Jessica Peters Team at Douglas Elliman; Karen Heyman and Casey Heyman of Sotheby’s International, and Fredrik Eklund and John Gomes of the Eklund|Gomes team at Douglas Elliman; with marketing by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.