From architects to visual artists, from writers to musicians, New York has long attracted artistic individuals of all stripes. That was evident in June 2023, when a number of homes belonging to well-known creatives came on the sales and rental markets.
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Maurice Kanbar — Listed for $25,000,000
4 East 77th Street, #TH (Compass)
Maurice Kanbar (Steve Rhodes - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ari/474363371/in/photolist-HVeGP-HV381-4cJzfd-bAPxsy-egMX3L-bPJcxe-gnNEGg-nrjMLF-b8NC86-f5pRC2-f5pPMV/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35147822)
In 1897, shortly after it was constructed, the house at 4 East 77th Street was sold to business executive Benjamin J. Knower (h/t Daytonian in Manhattan). Its most recent owner was another mogul – Maurice Kanbar, founder of SKYY Vodka and downtown’s Quad Cinema. Months after his death in September 2022, Crain’s New York Business announced that it is on the market.
From the Listing:
4 East 77th Street is a 11,695 square foot (including the full-height cellar), neo-Renaissance mansion with a stunning, original, marble facade, steeped in history and provenance as it was once the epicenter of the world's most notable 20th century artists including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Cy Twombly. The first house off of Fifth Avenue, referred to as the Gold Coast of Manhattan, and one of the most desirable areas in Manhattan. Just east of this beautiful tree-lined street you will find the five-star Mark Hotel, while just to the west you have one of the most beautiful entrances to Central Park. 4 East 77th Street is positioned to become one of the most significant, single family residences in New York City or it could be utilized differently as the first two floors are zoned commercially* allowing you to earn passive income while living on the top three floors, plus the cellar: the possibilities are endless.*(Presently occupied by a market-rent tenant. Tenant will vacate 9 months after closing at Owner’s option)
Originally constructed as a single family residence in 1895 by renowned developers Robert McCafferty & Richard W. Buckley, the dimensions of the building, 24' wide x 97' deep, built nearly full to the 102’ building lot, a grandfathered detail no longer permitted today. In addition, the unusually 25’ wide lot permits windows along the west wall of the house due to the extra unused foot in the width. Comprised of five stories, plus a full height cellar, with ceiling heights ranging from 9’ to over 11’, this grand, historic home is currently configured with the Michael Werner gallery on the first two floors and four vacant residential units on floors 3 through 5.
From the Listing:
4 East 77th Street is a 11,695 square foot (including the full-height cellar), neo-Renaissance mansion with a stunning, original, marble facade, steeped in history and provenance as it was once the epicenter of the world's most notable 20th century artists including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Cy Twombly. The first house off of Fifth Avenue, referred to as the Gold Coast of Manhattan, and one of the most desirable areas in Manhattan. Just east of this beautiful tree-lined street you will find the five-star Mark Hotel, while just to the west you have one of the most beautiful entrances to Central Park. 4 East 77th Street is positioned to become one of the most significant, single family residences in New York City or it could be utilized differently as the first two floors are zoned commercially* allowing you to earn passive income while living on the top three floors, plus the cellar: the possibilities are endless.*(Presently occupied by a market-rent tenant. Tenant will vacate 9 months after closing at Owner’s option)
Originally constructed as a single family residence in 1895 by renowned developers Robert McCafferty & Richard W. Buckley, the dimensions of the building, 24' wide x 97' deep, built nearly full to the 102’ building lot, a grandfathered detail no longer permitted today. In addition, the unusually 25’ wide lot permits windows along the west wall of the house due to the extra unused foot in the width. Comprised of five stories, plus a full height cellar, with ceiling heights ranging from 9’ to over 11’, this grand, historic home is currently configured with the Michael Werner gallery on the first two floors and four vacant residential units on floors 3 through 5.
Mick Walsdorf — Listed for $11,500,000
70 Vestry Street, #4A (Compass)
Developer Tidal Real Estate was an early adopter of mass timber, incorporating it into Williamsburg rental 360 Wythe Avenue. But for his personal taste, principal Mick Walsdorf chose a loft-inspired Tribeca condominium that he and his wife renovated to their exacting standards. About five years after buying it for $8.3 million, Crain’s New York Business announced that they have put it on the market.
From the Listing:
Offered for the first time after a comprehensive renovation by the current owners, this exquisitely detailed residence at the famed 70 Vestry represents the finest in modern Tribeca living. Currently configured as a gracious 3-bedroom with study and easily pivoted to the unit’s original 4-bedroom floor plan, its 2,844 square feet exude grace and craftsmanship throughout. Enter into the windowed gallery with custom inlaid marble floors, a stunning powder room and substantial walk-in entry closet.
Custom chevron hardwood floors fill the great room; exceptionally scaled, and finished with a wall of custom millwork that cleverly conceals a television and bar area. The focal point is a custom marble fireplace mantle, elegantly positioned next to a cased opening into the study. Finished in lacquer millwork with an intricate plaster ceiling, the study is an element extension of the living space. The home’s kitchen features custom oak paneling with Bardiglio Luco marble counters and Calacatta Milano marble accents, Miele appliances including two dishwashers, and Sub-Zero wine storage.
From the Listing:
Offered for the first time after a comprehensive renovation by the current owners, this exquisitely detailed residence at the famed 70 Vestry represents the finest in modern Tribeca living. Currently configured as a gracious 3-bedroom with study and easily pivoted to the unit’s original 4-bedroom floor plan, its 2,844 square feet exude grace and craftsmanship throughout. Enter into the windowed gallery with custom inlaid marble floors, a stunning powder room and substantial walk-in entry closet.
Custom chevron hardwood floors fill the great room; exceptionally scaled, and finished with a wall of custom millwork that cleverly conceals a television and bar area. The focal point is a custom marble fireplace mantle, elegantly positioned next to a cased opening into the study. Finished in lacquer millwork with an intricate plaster ceiling, the study is an element extension of the living space. The home’s kitchen features custom oak paneling with Bardiglio Luco marble counters and Calacatta Milano marble accents, Miele appliances including two dishwashers, and Sub-Zero wine storage.
James Corner — Listed for $2,995,000
332 West 19th Street (CityRealty)
332 West 19th Street, #DUPLEXA (Al Siedman / VHT for The Corcoran Group)
Shortly after the High Line-Moynihan Connector opened to the public, James Corner, one of the designers of the original High Line park as well as its extension, listed his Chelsea apartment. Appropriately enough, it features an expansive rooftop terrace surrounded by lush greenery.
From the Listing:
Experience a tranquil and luxurious lifestyle in this Penthouse duplex, boasting 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a sprawling private outdoor space. Upon entering, you’ll be captivated by the custom-designed living/dining room, featuring elegant wood ceilings that add a touch of sophistication. The minimalist kitchen seamlessly blends in, exuding a contemporary and sleek ambiance. A wood-burning fireplace creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for unwinding and creating lasting memories. Ascending to the upper level, you’ll find the primary bedroom, offering a serene haven for relaxation.
The ultimate delight awaits on the topmost floor-an expansive private outdoor space that unveils a hidden oasis. Surrounded by lush greenery, this outdoor sanctuary spans an impressive 600 square feet. Immerse yourself in its tranquility as you revel in the seclusion it provides. The outdoor kitchen and bar offer a delightful space to entertain guests or savor alfresco dining, all in complete privacy.
From the Listing:
Experience a tranquil and luxurious lifestyle in this Penthouse duplex, boasting 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a sprawling private outdoor space. Upon entering, you’ll be captivated by the custom-designed living/dining room, featuring elegant wood ceilings that add a touch of sophistication. The minimalist kitchen seamlessly blends in, exuding a contemporary and sleek ambiance. A wood-burning fireplace creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for unwinding and creating lasting memories. Ascending to the upper level, you’ll find the primary bedroom, offering a serene haven for relaxation.
The ultimate delight awaits on the topmost floor-an expansive private outdoor space that unveils a hidden oasis. Surrounded by lush greenery, this outdoor sanctuary spans an impressive 600 square feet. Immerse yourself in its tranquility as you revel in the seclusion it provides. The outdoor kitchen and bar offer a delightful space to entertain guests or savor alfresco dining, all in complete privacy.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $2,995,000
Rafael Viñoly — Listed for $2,500,000
137 West Broadway, #4 (The Corcoran Group); Rafael Vinoly (Michael Toporkoff, University of California San Francisco - Gitschier J. (2011) "The Connection between Space and Thinking: An Interview with Rafael Viñoly". PLoS Genetics 7(12): e1002445. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1002445. Cropped from the image 1. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1002445.g001., CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17934395)
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Throughout his celebrated architectural career, Rafael Viñoly took pride in the fact that he had designed buildings in all five boroughs of New York City. His personal tastes ran toward an authentic Tribeca loft that he used as an art studio, home office, and pied-a-terre. Following his death in March 2023, his estate has listed the full-floor apartment.
From the Listing:
The centerpiece of this loft is its expansive 12 x 60-foot great room, adorned with magnificent oversized arched windows facing west, providing breathtaking vistas of the city and skyline. With 13-foot-tall ceilings, the space exudes a sense of grandeur and splendor. The great room showcases custom white oak shelving stretching from wall-to-wall, perfect for displaying your prized collection of books, models, and antiques.
Throughout the apartment, original wood columns and beams add a touch of history and elegance, harmonizing flawlessly with the sleek design. The generously proportioned chef’s kitchen is a work of art, featuring sustainable IceStone glass countertops, custom wood cabinetry, and top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances such as a Samsung refrigerator, Frigidaire 5-burner stove, and Fisher & Paykel dual dishwasher. An expansive IceStone peninsula incorporates a long breakfast bar, providing a casual dining experience.
From the Listing:
The centerpiece of this loft is its expansive 12 x 60-foot great room, adorned with magnificent oversized arched windows facing west, providing breathtaking vistas of the city and skyline. With 13-foot-tall ceilings, the space exudes a sense of grandeur and splendor. The great room showcases custom white oak shelving stretching from wall-to-wall, perfect for displaying your prized collection of books, models, and antiques.
Throughout the apartment, original wood columns and beams add a touch of history and elegance, harmonizing flawlessly with the sleek design. The generously proportioned chef’s kitchen is a work of art, featuring sustainable IceStone glass countertops, custom wood cabinetry, and top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances such as a Samsung refrigerator, Frigidaire 5-burner stove, and Fisher & Paykel dual dishwasher. An expansive IceStone peninsula incorporates a long breakfast bar, providing a casual dining experience.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $2,500,000
Grace Mirabella — Listed for $2,195,000
480 Park Avenue (CityRealty)
480 Park Avenue, #8G (Brown Harris Stevens)
Before Anna Wintour took over as editor-in-chief of Vogue, Grace Mirabella rose through the ranks and brought a more casual but no less stylish feel to the iconic fashion magazine. Her eye for style applied to her Park Avenue apartment as well. About a year and a half after her death, her estate has listed the apartment.
From the Listing:
Situated in one of Park Avenue’s most esteemed pre-war cooperatives, perfectly located at the crossroads of the Upper East Side and the most prestigious part of midtown, this elegant 7-room apartment offers approximately 2,200 square feet of extraordinary space, with grand proportions and plenty of opportunities for customization. The spacious entry gallery features a vaulted ceiling and opens to an impressive, light-filled living room, with 10-foot ceilings, herringbone pattern hardwood floors, 3 oversized south-facing windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. At the other end of the gallery is the dining room, which opens to a wood-paneled library.
These rooms could be combined to create a grand formal dining room, the original layout of the apartment. Adjacent to the dining room is a large eat-in kitchen, with extensive storage, a washer and dryer, and a convenient service entrance. A generous staff room (or home office) has an ensuite bath and is just off of the library. The tranquil and bright bedrooms are ideally located in a private wing, separated from the rest of the apartment by a spacious hallway with a large walk-in cedar closet.
From the Listing:
Situated in one of Park Avenue’s most esteemed pre-war cooperatives, perfectly located at the crossroads of the Upper East Side and the most prestigious part of midtown, this elegant 7-room apartment offers approximately 2,200 square feet of extraordinary space, with grand proportions and plenty of opportunities for customization. The spacious entry gallery features a vaulted ceiling and opens to an impressive, light-filled living room, with 10-foot ceilings, herringbone pattern hardwood floors, 3 oversized south-facing windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. At the other end of the gallery is the dining room, which opens to a wood-paneled library.
These rooms could be combined to create a grand formal dining room, the original layout of the apartment. Adjacent to the dining room is a large eat-in kitchen, with extensive storage, a washer and dryer, and a convenient service entrance. A generous staff room (or home office) has an ensuite bath and is just off of the library. The tranquil and bright bedrooms are ideally located in a private wing, separated from the rest of the apartment by a spacious hallway with a large walk-in cedar closet.
7 Available Listings for Sale from $950,000
Jack Sal — Listed for $1,600,000
431 East 6th Street, #MAIS (Compass)
In the 1980s, a group of artists bought an abandoned synagogue in the East Village and turned it into a tenancy-in-common building. Visual artist Jack Sal was among them, and used the maisonette apartment as his painting and photography studio for more than 30 years. It was also used as a gallery space for the Bruce High-Quality Foundation, and may still be used as a live/work space.
From the Listing:
The Maisonette at 431 East 6th Street is a rare opportunity to create a combined live/work space. The property offers the opportunity to combine three unique spaces into a single maisonette. By merging the commercially zoned gallery/artist/photographer studio space with the ground floor studio apartment and the second-floor studio residence, you can create approximately 2,400 square feet of live/work space. There is the possibility of creating a separate entrance on the ground floor, allowing for more flexibility in how the space can be utilized. The building has an interesting history, starting as a synagogue and later becoming a Latin social club. Cash-only purchase is required.
From the Listing:
The Maisonette at 431 East 6th Street is a rare opportunity to create a combined live/work space. The property offers the opportunity to combine three unique spaces into a single maisonette. By merging the commercially zoned gallery/artist/photographer studio space with the ground floor studio apartment and the second-floor studio residence, you can create approximately 2,400 square feet of live/work space. There is the possibility of creating a separate entrance on the ground floor, allowing for more flexibility in how the space can be utilized. The building has an interesting history, starting as a synagogue and later becoming a Latin social club. Cash-only purchase is required.
3 Available Listings for Sale from $850,000
John Mayer — Listed for $17,500/month
The Spring, #12D (Compass)
John Mayer (Flickr - 봉중 김)
Before his fall from grace, Grammy Award-winning musician John Mayer lived in an expansive Soho loft in a building designed by Cass Gilbert. After he moved out, the apartment underwent a complete renovation. The New York Post announced that it is on the rental market, having last sold for $3.92 million in 2018.
From the Listing:
Spacious fully renovated and furnished two-bedroom plus home office condo with 16 windows, triple exposures, pre-war charm and a premium downtown location. Beautifully designed and immaculately maintained, Residence 12D at 225 Lafayette Street is perched high above the bustle of the city at its doorstep. A gracious entry foyer leads to the corner living and dining space where northern and eastern exposures offer panoramic city views through oversized picture windows. Tranquil light graces the space throughout the day and highlights Brazilian Walnut floors, high-beamed ceilings and the open chef’s kitchen, complete with top-end appliances by Sub-Zero and Miele.
Tucked at the opposite end of the home and facing east, an expansive principal suite serves as a quiet retreat. Here, there’s room enough for a sitting room or incredible home office in addition to the king-sized bedroom and en-suite bathroom. The principal bath features each a walk-in shower and a double vanity. The secondary bedroom, also with an en-suite bath, faces south and can easily accommodate an office or reading nook.
From the Listing:
Spacious fully renovated and furnished two-bedroom plus home office condo with 16 windows, triple exposures, pre-war charm and a premium downtown location. Beautifully designed and immaculately maintained, Residence 12D at 225 Lafayette Street is perched high above the bustle of the city at its doorstep. A gracious entry foyer leads to the corner living and dining space where northern and eastern exposures offer panoramic city views through oversized picture windows. Tranquil light graces the space throughout the day and highlights Brazilian Walnut floors, high-beamed ceilings and the open chef’s kitchen, complete with top-end appliances by Sub-Zero and Miele.
Tucked at the opposite end of the home and facing east, an expansive principal suite serves as a quiet retreat. Here, there’s room enough for a sitting room or incredible home office in addition to the king-sized bedroom and en-suite bathroom. The principal bath features each a walk-in shower and a double vanity. The secondary bedroom, also with an en-suite bath, faces south and can easily accommodate an office or reading nook.
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