The building also contains the three - story penthouse apartment that was Donald Trump 's primary residence until he moved to the White House .
Trump bought out the Equitable 's stake in 1986 , and now owns the office and retail components of the tower .
The building also contains the three - story penthouse apartment that was Trump   's primary residence until Trump moved to the White House .
Trump bought out the Equitable 's stake in 1986 , and now owns the office and retail components of the tower .