Between the COVID-19 pandemic, New York's lockdown to contain it, and the economic fallout, the city's celebrities spent the past few months lying relatively low as far as real estate is concerned. But now that the city is reopening and face-to-face apartment showings have resumed, stars of screen and business alike are listing their apartments, picking up new property, and reporting sales.
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1. Mary Wells Lawrence - Listed for $27,950,000
515 Park Avenue via Douglas Elliman
“I love New York.” “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz.” “Flick your Bic.” If you’re familiar with any of those slogans, you’re familiar with the work of Mary Wells Lawrence, one of the most successful women in advertising and the only female recipient of the Cannes Lions Lifetime Achievement Award. Luckily, her Park Avenue duplex is big enough to hold all her awards. She has listed the apartment, having relocated to London, but has not ruled out a return to New York.
From the listing:
Stunning duplex comprised of the 38th and 39th floors at 515 Park Avenue, a white-glove full-service condominium. Spectacular city and Central Park views are enjoyed from all rooms with their oversized windows and soaring ceilings. The gracious floor plan is accessed through a private elevator landing which leads to the dramatic entry foyer and central gallery with its dramatic floating metal glass and wood staircase and the large corner living room with gas burning fireplace.
This level also includes a grand formal dining room, beautiful library, kitchen and butler's pantry. The large kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a center island with oversized windowed breakfast area. There is also a powder room off the gallery on this floor.
From the listing:
Stunning duplex comprised of the 38th and 39th floors at 515 Park Avenue, a white-glove full-service condominium. Spectacular city and Central Park views are enjoyed from all rooms with their oversized windows and soaring ceilings. The gracious floor plan is accessed through a private elevator landing which leads to the dramatic entry foyer and central gallery with its dramatic floating metal glass and wood staircase and the large corner living room with gas burning fireplace.
This level also includes a grand formal dining room, beautiful library, kitchen and butler's pantry. The large kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a center island with oversized windowed breakfast area. There is also a powder room off the gallery on this floor.
515 Park Avenue has 5 available listings from $5.995M.
2. Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge - Sold for $19,500,000
Status update: Chris Hughes (l), co-founder of Facebook, has sold his Greenwich Village townhouse at a loss. He and political activist husband Sean Eldridge listed it for $26 million in 2019 amidst plans to expand their family. More recently, the New York Post reported the news of the sale and noted that the couple originally purchased the home for $22.3 million in 2015.
From the listing:
From the parlor level stoop of this 1840s Greek Revival townhouse, front and rear living rooms open to each other making this a grand entertaining floor. Each room contains a wood-burning fireplace with original marble surround. A wall of glass with two iron-framed doors lead out to a north-facing terrace overlooking the rear garden and residence's especially dazzling feature: a carriage house with a finished roof garden, connected to the main house via a private underground walkway.
Accessible from the garden entry below the stoop, the garden level begins with a gracious sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace and two windows facing onto West 12th Street. A powder room and a large walk-in pantry are positioned off the hallway which leads to the grand chef's kitchen. With a large center island featuring a sink and several built-ins, the kitchen occupies the full 20-foot width of the house with ample space for a table seating six.
From the listing:
From the parlor level stoop of this 1840s Greek Revival townhouse, front and rear living rooms open to each other making this a grand entertaining floor. Each room contains a wood-burning fireplace with original marble surround. A wall of glass with two iron-framed doors lead out to a north-facing terrace overlooking the rear garden and residence's especially dazzling feature: a carriage house with a finished roof garden, connected to the main house via a private underground walkway.
Accessible from the garden entry below the stoop, the garden level begins with a gracious sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace and two windows facing onto West 12th Street. A powder room and a large walk-in pantry are positioned off the hallway which leads to the grand chef's kitchen. With a large center island featuring a sink and several built-ins, the kitchen occupies the full 20-foot width of the house with ample space for a table seating six.
3. Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen - Listed for $13,700,000
One Madison via The Corcoran Group
Before Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen bought their Tribeca condo, their New York home base took place further uptown at One Madison. The power couple bought the apartment for $11.7 million in 2014 and sold it to an unidentified buyer for $13.87 million in 2018. The New York Post notes that it is now back on the market for $13.7 million.
From the listing:
Located in the center of Manhattan and overlooking Madison Park, the lavish apartment occupies the entire 48th floor. Beyond the bronze doors of this majestic full floor residence you will find an enchanted world of textures, fabrics, and materials created by Peter Marino.
Divine attention to detail includes a chef's kitchen, wood cabinets with bronze inlay and a floor-to-ceiling wine fridge that houses over 100 wine bottles and bathrooms that offer the most beautiful design and materials. The apartment boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for iconic New York City views of the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The superior floor plan designed by Peter Marino allows for a media room/den that can also be easily converted to a fourth bedroom.
From the listing:
Located in the center of Manhattan and overlooking Madison Park, the lavish apartment occupies the entire 48th floor. Beyond the bronze doors of this majestic full floor residence you will find an enchanted world of textures, fabrics, and materials created by Peter Marino.
Divine attention to detail includes a chef's kitchen, wood cabinets with bronze inlay and a floor-to-ceiling wine fridge that houses over 100 wine bottles and bathrooms that offer the most beautiful design and materials. The apartment boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for iconic New York City views of the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The superior floor plan designed by Peter Marino allows for a media room/den that can also be easily converted to a fourth bedroom.
One Madison has 5 available listings from $4.2M.
4. Jennifer Lawrence - Sold for $12,000,000
Jennifer Lawrence via Wiki Commons; The Laurel via Comapss
While actress Jennifer Lawrence is a public figure, her Upper East Side apartment was kept relatively under wraps: She purchased the penthouse under an LLC, and has reportedly sold it just as quietly for well below the $15.6 million she originally paid for it. The New York Post reported the sale, just as it outed her as the owner of the penthouse, and notes the building’s paparazzi-proof features, including a private garage.
From the listing:
Arrive to your large private vestibule via key lock elevator and prepare to be awed by this sprawling penthouse with 12' ceilings, amazing 360 degree views and 2 floors of extraordinary landscaped outdoor space equipped with a kitchen, built-in ping pong table and numerous seating areas. Opaque glass front doors, with beautiful wrought iron detail, lead to the tremendous 53' x 21' great room with 12' ceilings. This room graciously accommodates a substantial dining area and double living room, separated by a two-sided limestone gas fireplace. Walls of windows in this extraordinary room and throughout the home offer open west, south, north and east city views encompassing the East River, 59th Street bridge and downtown Manhattan as far as the eye can see.
Enjoy cooking in the huge west-facing top of the line chef's kitchen and dine casually while taking in the views in the adjoining light-filled corner dining room. The kitchen has custom Poggepohl white lacquer cabinetry with white honed Carrera marble countertops, Gaggenau dishwasher, stainless convection and steam ovens, vented 2 burner electric induction stove and 4 burner gas cooktop, Sub-Zero wine cooler, and Sub-Zero professional refrigerator with glass door.
From the listing:
Arrive to your large private vestibule via key lock elevator and prepare to be awed by this sprawling penthouse with 12' ceilings, amazing 360 degree views and 2 floors of extraordinary landscaped outdoor space equipped with a kitchen, built-in ping pong table and numerous seating areas. Opaque glass front doors, with beautiful wrought iron detail, lead to the tremendous 53' x 21' great room with 12' ceilings. This room graciously accommodates a substantial dining area and double living room, separated by a two-sided limestone gas fireplace. Walls of windows in this extraordinary room and throughout the home offer open west, south, north and east city views encompassing the East River, 59th Street bridge and downtown Manhattan as far as the eye can see.
Enjoy cooking in the huge west-facing top of the line chef's kitchen and dine casually while taking in the views in the adjoining light-filled corner dining room. The kitchen has custom Poggepohl white lacquer cabinetry with white honed Carrera marble countertops, Gaggenau dishwasher, stainless convection and steam ovens, vented 2 burner electric induction stove and 4 burner gas cooktop, Sub-Zero wine cooler, and Sub-Zero professional refrigerator with glass door.
The Laurel has 7 available listings from $1.47M.
5. Susan Sarandon - Listed for $7,900,000
In 1991, Susan SarandonTim Robbins purchased a home in La Fabrique, a Chelsea industrial building-turned-cooperative, to accommodate a growing family. Now that all three children have moved out, the apartment is too big for Ms. Sarandon’s needs and on the market. But she has already announced plans to downsize to a smaller unit nearby, saying, “I’ve always been a New Yorker and will continue to be a New Yorker.”
From the listing:
Enjoy dramatic vistas of Manhattan's most iconic buildings. Views of the World Trade Tower to the Empire State Building are showcased from this vast and open grand scale loft. From sunrise to sunset, the light is captivating. The outdoor terrace and balcony, wood-burning fireplace and over 6,000 square feet of flexible space are what sets this loft apart from all others.
Breathtaking views, stunning light, high ceilings, gallery walls, and expansive space are the qualities that provide both functionality and flexibility. From the moment of entry, creative energy and imagination inspire. While currently designed as a five-bedroom loft, an immense corner library can easily be adapted to a sixth bedroom.
From the listing:
Enjoy dramatic vistas of Manhattan's most iconic buildings. Views of the World Trade Tower to the Empire State Building are showcased from this vast and open grand scale loft. From sunrise to sunset, the light is captivating. The outdoor terrace and balcony, wood-burning fireplace and over 6,000 square feet of flexible space are what sets this loft apart from all others.
Breathtaking views, stunning light, high ceilings, gallery walls, and expansive space are the qualities that provide both functionality and flexibility. From the moment of entry, creative energy and imagination inspire. While currently designed as a five-bedroom loft, an immense corner library can easily be adapted to a sixth bedroom.
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La Fabrique has 1 available listing for $7.9M.
6. LeRoy Neiman - Listed for $4,995,000
LeRoy Neiman via Wiki Commons; Hotel des Artistes via Compass
Years after his 2012 death, artist LeRoy Neiman is remembered for his brightly colored sketches of sporting events, signature handlebar mustache, and his status as an Upper West Sider. He lived in a duplex at Hotel des Artistes for 55 years and found inspiration in his neighborhood (see his painting of Tavern on the Green). The apartment has been listed for $4.995 million.
From the listing:
A triple mint renovation has meticulously restored the original details of an oversized wood-burning fireplace, carved oak mantel and ornate ceilings in a spectacular open plan, 29'3" long dining/living/ entertainment area. A top-of-the-line chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry with marble countertops and a 5 burner Wolf stove, Sub Zero and farmhouse sink.
On the second level there were originally 3 bedrooms, now converted into 2 bedrooms and an office/den which can easily be converted back to a third bedroom. Throughout the home, there are beautiful built-ins including a custom tv cabinet and 8 closets as well as Sonos sound system and zoned, app-controlled central air conditioning. Additionally Residence 914 is on the 15th and 16th floors, offering spectacular side views of Central Park from the living room and bedrooms.
From the listing:
A triple mint renovation has meticulously restored the original details of an oversized wood-burning fireplace, carved oak mantel and ornate ceilings in a spectacular open plan, 29'3" long dining/living/ entertainment area. A top-of-the-line chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry with marble countertops and a 5 burner Wolf stove, Sub Zero and farmhouse sink.
On the second level there were originally 3 bedrooms, now converted into 2 bedrooms and an office/den which can easily be converted back to a third bedroom. Throughout the home, there are beautiful built-ins including a custom tv cabinet and 8 closets as well as Sonos sound system and zoned, app-controlled central air conditioning. Additionally Residence 914 is on the 15th and 16th floors, offering spectacular side views of Central Park from the living room and bedrooms.
Hotel des Artistes has 6 available listings from $499K.
7. Joel Schumacher - Listed for $4,500,000
Washington Square Park via Sotheby's International Realty
Following Joel Schumacher’s death in June 2020, his Greenwich Village apartment has come on the market. The New York Post reported the listing and noted that the prolific director bought the property for $4 million through a trust in 2011.
From the listing:
Perfectly situated across from the quaint MacDougal Alley, steps from Washington Square Park in the heart of historic Greenwich Village sits this grand scale convertible three-bedroom residence, found in the pre-war doorman condominium, The MacDougal Lofts. Features of this rare offering include soaring 10'5" high ceilings, oversized windows, wide-plank solid Brazilian cherry floors, and a gas fireplace. Enter the sunny and inviting home via a large entry gallery. Off the foyer is a walk-in customized mudroom with full-size washer/dryer.
The foyer flows into an expansive, light-filled open-plan living area with eastern exposures and floor-to-ceiling windows offering idyllic views of MacDougal Alley and an inundation of natural light throughout the day. Open to the living area is the custom chef's kitchen by Smallbone which features appliances from Sub-Zero, Wolf and Miele. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large windowed dining space that can easily be converted to a third bedroom or home office, if desired.
From the listing:
Perfectly situated across from the quaint MacDougal Alley, steps from Washington Square Park in the heart of historic Greenwich Village sits this grand scale convertible three-bedroom residence, found in the pre-war doorman condominium, The MacDougal Lofts. Features of this rare offering include soaring 10'5" high ceilings, oversized windows, wide-plank solid Brazilian cherry floors, and a gas fireplace. Enter the sunny and inviting home via a large entry gallery. Off the foyer is a walk-in customized mudroom with full-size washer/dryer.
The foyer flows into an expansive, light-filled open-plan living area with eastern exposures and floor-to-ceiling windows offering idyllic views of MacDougal Alley and an inundation of natural light throughout the day. Open to the living area is the custom chef's kitchen by Smallbone which features appliances from Sub-Zero, Wolf and Miele. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large windowed dining space that can easily be converted to a third bedroom or home office, if desired.
Washington Square Park has 1 available listing for $4.5M.
8. Allan Loeb - Listed for $4,250,000
141 Fifth Avenue via The Corcoran Group
Producer/writer Allan Loeb has written such city-set projects as “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,” “New Amsterdam,” and “The Only Living Boy in New York” from his Flatiron apartment. It is only on the market because, as he told the New York Post, his work is keeping him in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future. But this is only a temporary farewell - he also told the tabloid that he plans to reestablish himself in the city as soon as possible.
From the listing:
This coveted corner 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath loft seamlessly blends prewar grandeur with modern, top-of-the-line finishes and custom details creating a truly special home in the former Merchant's Bank of New York, located in the heart of Flatiron.Through the foyer, enter the elegant 1,766-square-foot residence. The impressive scale of the great room is accentuated by 10'5" ceilings and 8 oversized windows that wrap around the large living space. The curved plate glass bay window creates an inviting dining space fit for formal or casual entertaining.
Dramatic espresso-stained, wide-plank oak floors run throughout.The English style open kitchen is outfitted with hand-painted cabinetry, a walnut and marble island with breakfast bar, fully-vented 6-burner Wolf range, glass door Sub-Zero fridge, an additional Sub-Zero wine fridge and Miele coffee system.Enjoy the calm indoors and your own private wing with the ideal split bedroom layout. The gracious master suite features two large closets, including one walk-in built out with custom shelving and drawers. Luxuriate in the tranquil master bathroom with an oversized Waterworks freestanding tub, stall shower, double vanity, mosaic marble floors and Waterworks fixtures.The second bedroom is also generously proportioned and serviced by another full marble bath.
From the listing:
This coveted corner 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath loft seamlessly blends prewar grandeur with modern, top-of-the-line finishes and custom details creating a truly special home in the former Merchant's Bank of New York, located in the heart of Flatiron.Through the foyer, enter the elegant 1,766-square-foot residence. The impressive scale of the great room is accentuated by 10'5" ceilings and 8 oversized windows that wrap around the large living space. The curved plate glass bay window creates an inviting dining space fit for formal or casual entertaining.
Dramatic espresso-stained, wide-plank oak floors run throughout.The English style open kitchen is outfitted with hand-painted cabinetry, a walnut and marble island with breakfast bar, fully-vented 6-burner Wolf range, glass door Sub-Zero fridge, an additional Sub-Zero wine fridge and Miele coffee system.Enjoy the calm indoors and your own private wing with the ideal split bedroom layout. The gracious master suite features two large closets, including one walk-in built out with custom shelving and drawers. Luxuriate in the tranquil master bathroom with an oversized Waterworks freestanding tub, stall shower, double vanity, mosaic marble floors and Waterworks fixtures.The second bedroom is also generously proportioned and serviced by another full marble bath.
141 Fifth Avenue has 1 available listing for $4.25M.
9. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban - Just purchased for $3,500,000
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban via Wiki Commons; 108 Leonard Street via Douglas Elliman
Tribeca has long attracted celebrity residents (look at 443 Greenwich Street alone!), and can add two more bold-face names to the roster: The New York Post reports that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are buying a two-bedroom pied-a-terre at the landmarked 108 Leonard Street for $3.5 million. Further details on the apartment are not known, but it will feature soaring ceiling heights and interiors by Jeffery Beers International. Three separate entrances and a private garage allow for the ability to enter and exit discreetly.
108 Leonard Street has 20 available listings from $1.6M.
10. Karlie Kloss - Sold for $2,382,609
Karlie Kloss via Flickr; 151 Charles Street via Compass
Less than a year after Karlie Kloss listed her West Village townhouse at 151 Charles Street, it has found a buyer. The two-bedroom, two-bath home sold for $2,382,609, or 13.4% less than the listing price of $2.75 million, but still more than the $1.975 million the model/entrepreneur paid for it in 2012. The sale comes nearly a year after she and husband Josh Kushner (not pictured) sold their Nolita apartment for $6.6 million.
From the listing:
A rare offering – your own private townhouse with front garden in a highly sought after West Village location. This three-story home includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen and separate den. With a wrought iron gate, landscaped front garden and second floor terrace set against a red brick facade, this home is the epitome of charm.
Upon entry, a chic foyer leads into a grand proportioned living room with soaring 12-foot ceilings. This space is ideally suited for entertaining, currently set up with multiple seating areas. A short stair leads up to a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and a full secondary bathroom. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and includes plentiful cabinetry and countertop space.
From the listing:
A rare offering – your own private townhouse with front garden in a highly sought after West Village location. This three-story home includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen and separate den. With a wrought iron gate, landscaped front garden and second floor terrace set against a red brick facade, this home is the epitome of charm.
Upon entry, a chic foyer leads into a grand proportioned living room with soaring 12-foot ceilings. This space is ideally suited for entertaining, currently set up with multiple seating areas. A short stair leads up to a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and a full secondary bathroom. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and includes plentiful cabinetry and countertop space.
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