After the Academy Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles on March 10, 2024, "awards season" was widely considered to be over. But on the opposite coast, the city that never sleeps is living up to its reputation: Award-worthy plays, movies, and TV shows are in active production, and luminaries of stage, screen, the arts, and business are making moves. We look at the most noteworthy celebrity listings and sales from March 2024.
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Oleg Cassini — Listed for $65,000,000
15 East 63rd Street, #TH (Sotheby's International Realty)
Decades after he dressed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and other famous actors, fashion designer Oleg Cassini is remembered almost as much for his tumultuous personal life as for his sense of style: His Gramercy mansion was part of a bitter estate dispute. Further uptown, The Real Deal identified the owner of an Upper East Side mansion as his “secret wife” (their 1971 marriage was announced only after his death in 2006) and noted that she and her sister, longtime residents of the house, have experienced numerous legal battles related to it over the years.
From the Listing:
Sophisticated and richly appointed, this rare offering of one of New York’s great Gilded Age limestone Beaux Arts mansions, is a glistening survivor, one of the few remaining and most architecturally intact of its Gilded Age splendor on the Upper East Side. Superbly located just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Built in 1901 by the financier and philanthropist, Elias Asiel, the townhouse is the masterwork of architect, John H. Duncan, one of the most important architects at the turn-of-the century, who also designed Grant’s Tomb. Reminiscent of the mansions of Paris, the extraordinary limestone façade with center entrance and secondary entrance, has delicate floral garlands, arched French windows, a copper mansard roof, and three terraces including two roof top terraces with glorious city and Central Park views.
From the Listing:
Sophisticated and richly appointed, this rare offering of one of New York’s great Gilded Age limestone Beaux Arts mansions, is a glistening survivor, one of the few remaining and most architecturally intact of its Gilded Age splendor on the Upper East Side. Superbly located just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Built in 1901 by the financier and philanthropist, Elias Asiel, the townhouse is the masterwork of architect, John H. Duncan, one of the most important architects at the turn-of-the century, who also designed Grant’s Tomb. Reminiscent of the mansions of Paris, the extraordinary limestone façade with center entrance and secondary entrance, has delicate floral garlands, arched French windows, a copper mansard roof, and three terraces including two roof top terraces with glorious city and Central Park views.
The Undoing — Sold for $21,000,000
8 East 63rd Street, #TH (Compass)
The house at 8 East 63rd Street dates back to the end of the 19th century, when it was built for lawyer/former British ambassador Joseph Hodges Choate. Following his wife’s death in 1929 (Mr. Choate predeceased her in 1917), it was owned by members of the Woolworth and Maytag families (h/t Daytonian in Manhattan). However, drama fans may be most familiar with it for its appearance in Emmy-nominated miniseries The Undoing. It entered contract with a $27.995 million asking price in January 2024, and public records indicate that it closed in early March.
From the Listing:
Welcome to 8 East 63rd, an exceptional 25’ wide townhouse located on a tree lined street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue- along with the most exquisite real estate in New York City. This 10,000-square-foot and 9-bedroom home features three private terraces, an elevator, 11’7" ceilings, 6 fireplaces, and so much more. The home encases two duplex apartments which are separate except through the main stairwell. Upon entering is the ground floor gallery and a square formal staircase which stems through the rest of the home. The city block is famous for its limestone facades in the Beaux-arts and Italian Renaissance palazzo styles.
From the Listing:
Welcome to 8 East 63rd, an exceptional 25’ wide townhouse located on a tree lined street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue- along with the most exquisite real estate in New York City. This 10,000-square-foot and 9-bedroom home features three private terraces, an elevator, 11’7" ceilings, 6 fireplaces, and so much more. The home encases two duplex apartments which are separate except through the main stairwell. Upon entering is the ground floor gallery and a square formal staircase which stems through the rest of the home. The city block is famous for its limestone facades in the Beaux-arts and Italian Renaissance palazzo styles.
Succession — Listed for $18,500,000
160 East 83rd Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman)
Nearly a year after award-winning drama Succession went off the air, the show’s real estate is proving as memorable as the gripping storylines. However, season one of Succession isn’t the only time this Upper East Side mansion was featured onscreen – when it came on the market, the New York Post noted that it has also appeared in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Younger, and a Saturday Night Live skit, not to mention several Vogue photo shoots.
From the Listing:
This stately, 8,000 square foot townhouse is flooded with natural light and boasts a cleverly designed layout that seamlessly flows from one generously-sized room to the next. A stunning spiral staircase with an eye-catching oculus at the top serves as the centerpiece of the home. A modern, two-story addition adds depth to the property and houses a stunning Smallbone kitchen with exposed wooden beams, heated floors, dual ovens, and dual dishwashers, as well as a 13' x 28' gymnasium that can be used as a basketball court, workout room, yoga studio, or playroom. With five bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms, an elevator, five gas-powered fireplaces, mahogany flooring, custom workmanship, and state-of-the-art mechanical systems, this home has it all.
From the Listing:
This stately, 8,000 square foot townhouse is flooded with natural light and boasts a cleverly designed layout that seamlessly flows from one generously-sized room to the next. A stunning spiral staircase with an eye-catching oculus at the top serves as the centerpiece of the home. A modern, two-story addition adds depth to the property and houses a stunning Smallbone kitchen with exposed wooden beams, heated floors, dual ovens, and dual dishwashers, as well as a 13' x 28' gymnasium that can be used as a basketball court, workout room, yoga studio, or playroom. With five bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms, an elevator, five gas-powered fireplaces, mahogany flooring, custom workmanship, and state-of-the-art mechanical systems, this home has it all.
Jessica Tisch — Listed for $13,000,000
9 East 79th Street, #6/7 (Corcoran Group)
NYC Sanitation Department chief Jessica Tisch’s city government resume includes stints under the Bloomberg, de Blasio, and Adams administrations. She and husband Dan Levine bought their Upper East Side duplex for $11 million near the end of the Bloomberg administration; more recently, as her new trash collection plan came into effect, they put it on the market (h/t Crain’s New York Business).
From the Listing:
Apartment 6/7 spans two full floors and provides ample space and incredible light through the south facing windows with beautiful views of Central Park. Entering from the private elevator you are greeted by a wide open great room with large south facing windows that bring in amazing light. This great room is centered on a gas fireplace and connected to a library/den also with a gas fireplace. Off the great room is a large formal dining room which connects through a butler’s pantry to the eat-in chef’s kitchen. Up the sweeping staircase to the private quarters that encompass the entire second floor.
From the Listing:
Apartment 6/7 spans two full floors and provides ample space and incredible light through the south facing windows with beautiful views of Central Park. Entering from the private elevator you are greeted by a wide open great room with large south facing windows that bring in amazing light. This great room is centered on a gas fireplace and connected to a library/den also with a gas fireplace. Off the great room is a large formal dining room which connects through a butler’s pantry to the eat-in chef’s kitchen. Up the sweeping staircase to the private quarters that encompass the entire second floor.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $13,000,000
Lorraine Hansberry — Sold for $12,005,000
112 Waverly Place, #TH (Corcoran Group); Lorraine Hansberry (Flickr - Susan DeMark)
Prior to its conversion to a single-family townhouse, 112 Waverly Place was built as a theater; appropriately enough, it attracted dramatic types over the years. The listing mentioned that acclaimed playwright Lorraine Hansberry was a past resident, and the New York Post touted former couple Johnny Depp and Kate Moss’ residency in the mid-1990s. It entered contract with a $13.5 million asking price in November 2023, and public records indicate that the sale has just closed.
From the Listing:
This Federal style townhouse, built in 1826, was reimagined in the early 1900s with an elegant brick facade. Spanning 22 feet wide by 97 feet, this over 6,300-square-foot home, with nearly an additional 1,200 exterior square feet, is currently configured as four income-producing rentals each with large windows, private outdoor space, and wood-burning fireplaces. The building is impeccably maintained, featuring new foundations, reinforced steel, and updated plumbing and electric. As you step through the front door, you will immediately be captivated by the home's historic charm, highlighted by exquisite original details including hardwood floors, mahogany molding, exposed brick, and high ceilings.
From the Listing:
This Federal style townhouse, built in 1826, was reimagined in the early 1900s with an elegant brick facade. Spanning 22 feet wide by 97 feet, this over 6,300-square-foot home, with nearly an additional 1,200 exterior square feet, is currently configured as four income-producing rentals each with large windows, private outdoor space, and wood-burning fireplaces. The building is impeccably maintained, featuring new foundations, reinforced steel, and updated plumbing and electric. As you step through the front door, you will immediately be captivated by the home's historic charm, highlighted by exquisite original details including hardwood floors, mahogany molding, exposed brick, and high ceilings.
William Guggenheim — Sold for $9,995,000
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3 Riverside Drive, #TH (Compass); William Guggenheim (Bain News Service, publisher - Library of CongressCatalog: https://lccn.loc.gov/2014686413Image download: https://cdn.loc.gov/service/pnp/ggbain/06400/06421v.jpg)
In 1908, about ten years after 3 Riverside Drive was completed, philanthropist/business executive William Guggenheim moved into the French Renaissance Revival mansion. More recently, the house was listed with Landmarks-approved plans for an extensive renovation to include a pool, partial basketball court, spa, home gym, movie screening room, and game room. After years on the market and multiple price cuts, public records indicate that it has sold for the asking price when it entered contract in January 2024.
From the Listing:
Gilded Age pedigree meets contemporary high design in this spectacular Riverside Drive townhouse. Steward a gem of the Gilded Age into the future. This estate, built by C.P.H. Gilbert in 1895 and once the residence of William Guggenheim, offers breathtaking proportions alongside its storied history. It has a 37-foot wide footprint, up to 24ft high ceilings, and open sky views. Starting in 2017, the former owners started an epic renovation, including adding an expansive 6,000-square-foot, 3-floor entertaining space that rivals the amenities of a full-service luxury building. Plans include modernizing all 6 above-grade stories, including a 2,500-square-foot two-story primary suite with two spa baths and a duplex closet, and a marble-clad chef’s kitchen. Enjoy the park and river views from the roof deck and 4 additional terraces.
From the Listing:
Gilded Age pedigree meets contemporary high design in this spectacular Riverside Drive townhouse. Steward a gem of the Gilded Age into the future. This estate, built by C.P.H. Gilbert in 1895 and once the residence of William Guggenheim, offers breathtaking proportions alongside its storied history. It has a 37-foot wide footprint, up to 24ft high ceilings, and open sky views. Starting in 2017, the former owners started an epic renovation, including adding an expansive 6,000-square-foot, 3-floor entertaining space that rivals the amenities of a full-service luxury building. Plans include modernizing all 6 above-grade stories, including a 2,500-square-foot two-story primary suite with two spa baths and a duplex closet, and a marble-clad chef’s kitchen. Enjoy the park and river views from the roof deck and 4 additional terraces.
David Boies — Sold for $9,500,000
The Sherry Netherland (CityRealty)
Lawyer David Boies is best known for his work on the United States vs. Microsoft antitrust case, Bush vs. Gore following the 2000 presidential election, and Hollingsworth vs. Perry, which invalidated California’s Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriage. He and his wife Mary once had a pied-a-terre at New York’s Sherry Netherland Hotel, but sold it for $13.6 million at the end of 2018. More recently, public records indicate that it has changed hands again in what appears to have been an off-market transaction.
Kirsten Dunst — Listed for $6,950,000
533 Canal Street, #8W (Corcoran Group); Kirsten Dunst (Eva Rinaldi - Kirsten DunstUploaded by daisydeee, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29928797)
Oscar-nominated actor Kirsten Dunst is based on the West Coast now, but bought a Soho penthouse for $3 million in 2007 and sold it for $4.4 million in 2018. When the New York Post announced those buyers have listed it, it noted that the building has long been a hot spot for celebrities – Jean-Michel Basquiat was among the artists who worked there in the 1970s, and the residential conversion attracted the likes of director Gus Van Sant, musician Michael Stipe, and actors Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix.
From the Listing:
Breath-taking sunset views of the Hudson River from this magnificent jewel box loft perched atop Hudson Square, at the nexus of Soho and Tribeca. Key-lock elevator opens up to the grand living space offers both southern and western views and sunlight through a wall of brand new oversized, arched windows and 11-foot-high ceilings. Open, windowed chef’s kitchen features a full suite of high-end appliances, marble counters, and custom cabinetry. Storybook primary bedroom has picturesque rooftop views looking north and a Narnia-style wardrobe (opening up to a large, windowed, custom designed walk-in closet) with an en suite bathroom complete with free-standing vintage clawfoot soaking tub, separate shower stall, towel warmer, and custom mosaic tiled floors.
From the Listing:
Breath-taking sunset views of the Hudson River from this magnificent jewel box loft perched atop Hudson Square, at the nexus of Soho and Tribeca. Key-lock elevator opens up to the grand living space offers both southern and western views and sunlight through a wall of brand new oversized, arched windows and 11-foot-high ceilings. Open, windowed chef’s kitchen features a full suite of high-end appliances, marble counters, and custom cabinetry. Storybook primary bedroom has picturesque rooftop views looking north and a Narnia-style wardrobe (opening up to a large, windowed, custom designed walk-in closet) with an en suite bathroom complete with free-standing vintage clawfoot soaking tub, separate shower stall, towel warmer, and custom mosaic tiled floors.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $6,950,000
Paula Wagner — Sold for $5,500,000
Duane Park Lofts, #9A (Compass); Paula Wagner (Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21288760)
Mission: Impossible producer Paula Wagner and her husband, agent Rick Nicita (not pictured), are described as a Hollywood power couple, but until recently also had ties to Tribeca. When their apartment sold, the New York Post noted that it had been featured in Architectural Digest and that they bought it for $4.85 million in 2008.
From the Listing:
This magical apartment infused with light all day long boasts 11-foot ceilings, and big open views through massive windows, a scarcity in pre-war loft buildings. The eastern morning light bathes the large living/dining great room that is accessed after entering via an entry vestibule, the perfect setting from early morning coffee all the way through evening dinners. The large open kitchen is a symphony of Corian and wood with A-grade stainless steel appliances from Sub Zero and Miele. A third bedroom or study/home office overlooking the park features an en-suite bathroom. At the opposite end of the apartment, a bedroom wing houses the large primary bedroom suite that benefits equally from open views and sublime light. Walk past the two walls of enormous, expertly outfitted closets, to the en suite bathroom with dual sinks, a deep soaking tub, and a shower.
From the Listing:
This magical apartment infused with light all day long boasts 11-foot ceilings, and big open views through massive windows, a scarcity in pre-war loft buildings. The eastern morning light bathes the large living/dining great room that is accessed after entering via an entry vestibule, the perfect setting from early morning coffee all the way through evening dinners. The large open kitchen is a symphony of Corian and wood with A-grade stainless steel appliances from Sub Zero and Miele. A third bedroom or study/home office overlooking the park features an en-suite bathroom. At the opposite end of the apartment, a bedroom wing houses the large primary bedroom suite that benefits equally from open views and sublime light. Walk past the two walls of enormous, expertly outfitted closets, to the en suite bathroom with dual sinks, a deep soaking tub, and a shower.
Ronald Clyne — Sold for $5,457,500
44 Willow Place, #TH (Corcoran Group)
As the Brooklyn Heights Historic District is best known for its turn-of-the-century brownstones, the Mid-Century Modern house at 44 Willow Street immediately stands out. A look inside garners further attention: It was built for artist Ronald Clyne, whose work can be seen on over 500 album covers for Folkway Records, in the permanent collection of the MoMA, and in the house’s interiors. About a year and a half after it hit the market for $5.85 million, public records indicate that it has sold.
From the Listing:
44 Willow Place in Brooklyn Heights is a trophy home, recently reimagined in a gut renovation by its design industry owners. A notable Modernist townhouse designed by renowned architects Joseph Merz and Mary Merz in 1965 and one of only three modern Landmark-approved townhouses in the neighborhood, this spectacular home now offers three bedrooms and two and half baths, a stunning new kitchen, and gorgeous living, dining and home office spaces in its 3,036 square feet, along with a coveted private garage. The brand-new interior design of this home perfectly complements the Merz’s modernist façade of stone, glass and redwood detailing.
From the Listing:
44 Willow Place in Brooklyn Heights is a trophy home, recently reimagined in a gut renovation by its design industry owners. A notable Modernist townhouse designed by renowned architects Joseph Merz and Mary Merz in 1965 and one of only three modern Landmark-approved townhouses in the neighborhood, this spectacular home now offers three bedrooms and two and half baths, a stunning new kitchen, and gorgeous living, dining and home office spaces in its 3,036 square feet, along with a coveted private garage. The brand-new interior design of this home perfectly complements the Merz’s modernist façade of stone, glass and redwood detailing.
Joe Jonas — Sold for $5,360,000
199 Mott Street, #2 (Compass); Joe Jonas (By Anthony Citranohttp://www.zigzaglens.com - Joe Jonas, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18037682)
After nearly four years, multiple brokerages, and tumultuous times in his personal life, the saga of musician Joe Jonas’ Nolita apartment has come to a close: Public records indicate that the sale has closed and that Mr. Jonas has taken a small loss on it, having bought it as a bachelor pad for $5.6 million in 2018. The buyer conducted the transaction through a trust.
From the Listing:
Located in the highly sought-after NoLita neighborhood, residence #2 spans approximately 2,907 square feet and features an open-concept living space with abundant natural light from eastern and western exposures. The residence is accessed by a keyed elevator into a private foyer. The kitchen is equipped with SieMatic cabinetry, Imperial Danby marble countertops, and Miele appliances. The primary bedroom features an enormous walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom and has direct access to a 1,450-square-foot private terrace.
From the Listing:
Located in the highly sought-after NoLita neighborhood, residence #2 spans approximately 2,907 square feet and features an open-concept living space with abundant natural light from eastern and western exposures. The residence is accessed by a keyed elevator into a private foyer. The kitchen is equipped with SieMatic cabinetry, Imperial Danby marble countertops, and Miele appliances. The primary bedroom features an enormous walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom and has direct access to a 1,450-square-foot private terrace.
Morris Adjmi — Bought for $3,300,000
Fort Greene (CityRealty); Morris Adjmi (Jimi Billingsley)
Acclaimed architect Morris Adjmi’s extensive, context-sensitive credentials include The Huron in Greenpoint, Front & York in DUMBO, Sterling Mason in Tribeca, The Grand Mulberry in Nolita, and No.45e7 in the East Village, to name but a few. It appears his personal taste also extends to the historic – when the New York Post announced his purchase of a Brooklyn townhouse dating back to the early 1880s, he said in a statement, “I look forward to reimagining this incredible property within the context of historic Fort Greene.”
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