Some celebrities' time living in New York passes so quickly and quietly that they barely have a chance to enjoy the city. Others take the opposite approach, sharing their memories in story or song. We take a look at New York City homes linked to celebrities and listed in November 2022.
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Ivana Trump — Listed for $26,500,000
10 East 64th Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman); Ivana Trump (Wiki Commons - Manfred Werner - Tsui - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0)
Months after Ivana Trump’s death, her estate has listed the Upper East Side townhouse she bought in 1992, the year her divorce from "the Donald" was finalized, for $2.5 million; it is now on the market for over 10 times that amount. In her memoir, she wrote about how significant work was required to turn the former dentist’s office into a residence. Similar work might be necessary to bring the home’s decor into the present; when The Wall Street Journal announced the sale, it remarked that stepping inside the house was like stepping back in time to the 1980s.
From the Listing:
Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled. Built in 1879, this Adamesque home stands apart for its crisp, columned facade and mansard roof, as well as its one-of-a-kind gold and black grilled doors. Designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining, the six story residence sprawls over 8,725 square feet and features an additional 700 square feet of outdoor space.
A storied townhouse that has played host to luminaries from all industries, this once-in-a-lifetime offering awaits the most discerning buyer. Entering the home through stately double doors, you are greeted by a regal, formal gallery. Under a large, Italian crystal chandelier and surrounded by gilded custom-paneling, the jaw-dropping entry sets the tone for this majestic townhouse. A powder room clad in silk damask wallpaper sits next to the gated elevator that services the entire home. A sweeping, curved staircase ushers you up to the resplendent second floor, housing an entertaining level adorned with four chandeliers and ceiling heights of more than 10.5 feet.
From the Listing:
Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled. Built in 1879, this Adamesque home stands apart for its crisp, columned facade and mansard roof, as well as its one-of-a-kind gold and black grilled doors. Designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining, the six story residence sprawls over 8,725 square feet and features an additional 700 square feet of outdoor space.
A storied townhouse that has played host to luminaries from all industries, this once-in-a-lifetime offering awaits the most discerning buyer. Entering the home through stately double doors, you are greeted by a regal, formal gallery. Under a large, Italian crystal chandelier and surrounded by gilded custom-paneling, the jaw-dropping entry sets the tone for this majestic townhouse. A powder room clad in silk damask wallpaper sits next to the gated elevator that services the entire home. A sweeping, curved staircase ushers you up to the resplendent second floor, housing an entertaining level adorned with four chandeliers and ceiling heights of more than 10.5 feet.
Michael Ovitz — Listed for $25,000,000
The Greenwich Lane, #14A (Douglas Elliman)
In June 2022, former Disney president Michael Ovitz bought a condo in The Greenwich Lane from Jon Bon Jovi in an all-cash deal. We can only wonder who the next luminary to live there will be – The Real Deal announced that less than six months after closing on the apartment, Mr. Ovitz is looking to flip it.
From the Listing:
Residence 14A, spanning nearly 4,000 square feet with four-bedrooms and three-and-one-half bathrooms, is an opportunity not to be missed. This stunning home is accessed through a private elevator. The gracious entrance gallery flows directly to the enormous, light-flooded great room. The exterior walls in every room are floor-to-ceiling glass. Along the south wall of the great room, three sets of glass doors open onto Juliette balconies, inviting fresh air to fill the space. Dark stained oak hardwood flooring is found throughout. The eat-in kitchen features top of the line Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances with custom walnut cabinetry. A quiet balcony is situated in the transitional space between the kitchen and the living room. The primary suite occupies its own wing of the residence.
From the Listing:
Residence 14A, spanning nearly 4,000 square feet with four-bedrooms and three-and-one-half bathrooms, is an opportunity not to be missed. This stunning home is accessed through a private elevator. The gracious entrance gallery flows directly to the enormous, light-flooded great room. The exterior walls in every room are floor-to-ceiling glass. Along the south wall of the great room, three sets of glass doors open onto Juliette balconies, inviting fresh air to fill the space. Dark stained oak hardwood flooring is found throughout. The eat-in kitchen features top of the line Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances with custom walnut cabinetry. A quiet balcony is situated in the transitional space between the kitchen and the living room. The primary suite occupies its own wing of the residence.
Tara Comonte — Entered contract with $9,250,000 ask
56 Middagh Street, #TH (Compass)
When she was still an executive at Shake Shack, Tara Comonte joined the board of TMRW Life Sciences, a technology company focused on the reproductive health sector. She became their CEO last year, and has more recently made another change: Her house in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District has entered contract, and the listing notes that it comes with Landmarks-approved drawings for a four-story carriage house that could rise on the current home’s parking area if the new buyer so chooses.
From the Listing:
Set on Middagh Street in the heart of Brooklyn Heights is a rarely available, pristine, single family townhouse. 56 Middagh Street is located on a historic tree-lined street of Brooklyn Heights with its own multi car parking. Built in 1827, this premier home is one of the most historic houses in the Heights, and at a rare 25' width, benefits from spaciousness and style in a highly sought after location. The five floor home has been meticulously and thoughtfully redesigned inside and out to create a balance of style and comfort. No detail has been overlooked in creating this luxury home which was renovated with only the highest grade materials and finishes.
From the Listing:
Set on Middagh Street in the heart of Brooklyn Heights is a rarely available, pristine, single family townhouse. 56 Middagh Street is located on a historic tree-lined street of Brooklyn Heights with its own multi car parking. Built in 1827, this premier home is one of the most historic houses in the Heights, and at a rare 25' width, benefits from spaciousness and style in a highly sought after location. The five floor home has been meticulously and thoughtfully redesigned inside and out to create a balance of style and comfort. No detail has been overlooked in creating this luxury home which was renovated with only the highest grade materials and finishes.
Sarah Jessica Parker — Listed for $5,500,000
The Collect Pond House, #PHA (The Corcoran Group); Sarah Jessica Parker (MiamiFilmFestival - https://www.flickr.com/photos/55155430@N03/17790154348/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50436372)
Sarah Jessica Parker is best known for her connections to the West Village onscreen and off, but there was a time in the 1990s that she lived in a top-floor Tribeca loft. She sold it in the late 1990s; since then, it has been combined with the apartment below it to create a duplex penthouse with a dramatic interior staircase and private roof terrace. The New York Post announced that the penthouse is on the market.
From the listing:
Let your Architectural Digest dreams come to life! Topping the allure of this once-in-a-lifetime offering is a phenomenal 1,000+ square-foot private landscaped roof terrace with breathtaking 360-degree views, and a summer kitchen equipped with a grill enhanced by fabulous north, west and south-facing cityscape views from the Woolworth Tower to the Empire State Building. The spacious residence spans two impeccably-finished levels, both brightened by huge windows on triple exposures (26 in total, including striking wood framed and original arched windows). Airy ceilings up to 10’5", rich hardwood floors and refined finishes enrich the ambience.
From the listing:
Let your Architectural Digest dreams come to life! Topping the allure of this once-in-a-lifetime offering is a phenomenal 1,000+ square-foot private landscaped roof terrace with breathtaking 360-degree views, and a summer kitchen equipped with a grill enhanced by fabulous north, west and south-facing cityscape views from the Woolworth Tower to the Empire State Building. The spacious residence spans two impeccably-finished levels, both brightened by huge windows on triple exposures (26 in total, including striking wood framed and original arched windows). Airy ceilings up to 10’5", rich hardwood floors and refined finishes enrich the ambience.
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Aboudia — Purchased for $4,587,805
130 William Street, #L59B (The Corcoran Group)
In the years following Cote d’Ivoire’s contentious 2010 presidential election, Aboudia (ne Abdoulaye Diarrassouba) has become one of the biggest names in contemporary African art. He divides his time between Abidjan and New York City, where public records indicate he bought an apartment at the David Adjaye-designed 130 William Street.
From the Listing:
Loggia Residence 59B is a glamorous corner two-bedroom, two and-a-half bathroom home with approximately 11-foot ceilings and a generous private outdoor space. Oversized arched windows with elegant bronze detailing frame spectacular north and east views with far-reaching vistas of the Midtown and Downtown skyline, river, and bridges. The outdoor loggia spans the full width of the living room, expanding the already generous entertaining space. Interior finishes include wide-plank white oak flooring and oil rubbed bronze fixtures custom designed by Sir David Adjaye. The open plan kitchen includes custom Pedini Italian textured blackened oak cabinetry with blackened steel insets, Salvatori Pietra Cardosa marble countertops and backsplash hand-selected from the Apuan Alps in Tuscany, Italy and a Salvatori Nero Marquina cantilever detail providing additional seating.
From the Listing:
Loggia Residence 59B is a glamorous corner two-bedroom, two and-a-half bathroom home with approximately 11-foot ceilings and a generous private outdoor space. Oversized arched windows with elegant bronze detailing frame spectacular north and east views with far-reaching vistas of the Midtown and Downtown skyline, river, and bridges. The outdoor loggia spans the full width of the living room, expanding the already generous entertaining space. Interior finishes include wide-plank white oak flooring and oil rubbed bronze fixtures custom designed by Sir David Adjaye. The open plan kitchen includes custom Pedini Italian textured blackened oak cabinetry with blackened steel insets, Salvatori Pietra Cardosa marble countertops and backsplash hand-selected from the Apuan Alps in Tuscany, Italy and a Salvatori Nero Marquina cantilever detail providing additional seating.
Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller — Listed for $3,050,000
444 East 57th Street, #13E (Brown Harris Stevens); Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe (Macfadden Publications New York, publisher of Radio-TV Mirror - page 22, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49817325)
During their five-year marriage, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller lived in an elegant Sutton Place apartment where he wrote the screenplay for The Misfits (her last completed film) and she lived a quieter life than in Hollywood. However, they chose a high-profile New York City building – when the New York Post announced that the couple’s former home had been listed, it noted that the building counted Bill Blass and Bobby Short among past residents.
From the Listing:
This renovated, high floor prewar home facing north, south, and east with partial river views consists of three bedrooms, formal dining room, staff room/home office or guest room plus three and a half bathrooms. It features a large entry foyer leading to a grand living room with wood burning fireplace, 9-foot ceilings, and picture windows. Off the entry foyer is a powder room with tasteful built-ins. The spacious, contemporary dining room easily accommodates 10 people and is perfect for entertaining. A third bedroom, currently a library, has a wood burning fireplace, custom cabinetry, and pocket doors.
From the Listing:
This renovated, high floor prewar home facing north, south, and east with partial river views consists of three bedrooms, formal dining room, staff room/home office or guest room plus three and a half bathrooms. It features a large entry foyer leading to a grand living room with wood burning fireplace, 9-foot ceilings, and picture windows. Off the entry foyer is a powder room with tasteful built-ins. The spacious, contemporary dining room easily accommodates 10 people and is perfect for entertaining. A third bedroom, currently a library, has a wood burning fireplace, custom cabinetry, and pocket doors.
Sandy Kenyon — Listed for $1,750,000
The Link, #29J (Serhant)
This just in: Sandy Kenyon, entertainment reporter and movie critic for Eyewitness News Channel 7, has listed his apartment in Hell’s Kitchen. When the New York Post announced the listing, it noted that he and his wife, author Eileen Goudge, stand to make a small profit on it, having purchased it for $1.5 million in 2007.
From the Listing:
Imbued with high-end finishes and an abundance of natural light, this pristine 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom corner condo offers incredible city and Central Park views from the heart of Manhattan. Vibrant northern and eastern light streams through wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling windows. Beautiful oak floors run throughout a lovely split-wing layout, and airy ceilings add volume and accentuate classic skyline vistas. A welcoming foyer adorned with a powder room ushers residents into an open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen suffused with natural light. The windowed kitchen is equipped with an eat-in peninsula, gorgeous bluestone countertops, a chic turquoise glass tile backsplash, custom Poggenpohl cabinets, and a suite of high-end stainless steel Bosch and Sub-Zero appliances.
From the Listing:
Imbued with high-end finishes and an abundance of natural light, this pristine 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom corner condo offers incredible city and Central Park views from the heart of Manhattan. Vibrant northern and eastern light streams through wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling windows. Beautiful oak floors run throughout a lovely split-wing layout, and airy ceilings add volume and accentuate classic skyline vistas. A welcoming foyer adorned with a powder room ushers residents into an open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen suffused with natural light. The windowed kitchen is equipped with an eat-in peninsula, gorgeous bluestone countertops, a chic turquoise glass tile backsplash, custom Poggenpohl cabinets, and a suite of high-end stainless steel Bosch and Sub-Zero appliances.
Taylor Swift — Listed for $45,000/month
23 Cornelia Street (The Corcoran Group); Taylor Swift (Toglenn (Glenn Francis) - This file has been extracted from another file, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81523364)
As Taylor Swift’s Tribeca apartment was being renovated in 2016, she lived in a Greenwich Village carriage house turned residence with double-height ceilings, garage, rooftop terrace, and pool. She commemorated her time there in song, and the New York Post announced that the listing has come back on the market. CityRealty listings show that this is the most expensive rental listing currently on the market in Greenwich Village, but resale tickets for the Eras tour have not yet reached this level.
From the Listing:
This 21’ wide townhouse with a classic brick facade has 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half baths with dramatic double heights ceilings, 3 gas fireplaces, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Drive right in, open a side door, and walk right into the guest suite on the first floor. Below, is the pool level with soaring 27’ ceilings, Basalt stone tile floor and lounge area.
The pool itself measures approximately 30’ by 15’ and 5.5’ deep. Behind the pool, you and your many guests can longue in front of the gas fireplace and open the doors out to an exterior patio. The second floor opens into a spacious living room with beamed ceilings, blond parquet Russian Ipe wood floors, leaded glass windows and a wood-burning fireplace with a marble hearth. The kitchen with Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine fridge, a Fisher & Paykal double drawer dishwasher and granite counter tops opens into the dining area with floor-to-ceiling casement windows open onto tranquil West Village backyard views.
From the Listing:
This 21’ wide townhouse with a classic brick facade has 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half baths with dramatic double heights ceilings, 3 gas fireplaces, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Drive right in, open a side door, and walk right into the guest suite on the first floor. Below, is the pool level with soaring 27’ ceilings, Basalt stone tile floor and lounge area.
The pool itself measures approximately 30’ by 15’ and 5.5’ deep. Behind the pool, you and your many guests can longue in front of the gas fireplace and open the doors out to an exterior patio. The second floor opens into a spacious living room with beamed ceilings, blond parquet Russian Ipe wood floors, leaded glass windows and a wood-burning fireplace with a marble hearth. The kitchen with Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine fridge, a Fisher & Paykal double drawer dishwasher and granite counter tops opens into the dining area with floor-to-ceiling casement windows open onto tranquil West Village backyard views.
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