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Taylor Swift is one of the many celebrities that call New York City home - at least part of the time.
- New York City has long been a mecca for celebrities.
- In trendy neighborhoods like Tribeca and Soho, celebs live in "paparazzi-proof buildings" and multimillion-dollar penthouses with lavish amenities.
- Celebrity apartments in New York feature some outrageous amenities, from Meryl Streep's wraparound terrace at her Tribeca penthouse to Taylor Swift's indoor swimming pool in a West Village rental townhouse.
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Celebrities have long flocked to New York City.
Stars such as Meryl Streep, Justin Timberlake, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro, Madonna, Sting, and Taylor Swift call the Big Apple home - at least part of the time. And naturally, they live in some of the most opulent homes in the city.
Take a look at some of the most over-the-top amenities in New York celebrity homes, from automated robotic parking and indoor swimming pools to private VIP elevators and IMAX theaters.