LeRoy Neiman and the program for 1967 Jets???Dolphins game (Wikipedia) | All images of Hotel des Artistes via Compass
Years after his 2012 death, artist LeRoy Neiman is remembered for his brightly colored sketches of sporting events like the Olympics and the Super Bowl, his signature handlebar mustache and Cuban cigars, and his status as an Upper West Sider. In the 55 years that he lived at Hotel des Artistes, he found inspiration in the neighborhood’s energy, created a widely reproduced painting of Tavern on the Green, and endowed what would become the LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies at Columbia University School of the Arts.
Most recently, a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex cooperative that belonged to him at Hotel des Artistes has been listed for $4.995 million. According to CityRealty listings, this puts it above the median price of $3.875 million for similarly sized co-ops in Central Park West.
Most recently, a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex cooperative that belonged to him at Hotel des Artistes has been listed for $4.995 million. According to CityRealty listings, this puts it above the median price of $3.875 million for similarly sized co-ops in Central Park West.
Mr. Neiman’s obituary in The New York Times says, “In popularity, Mr. Neiman rivaled American favorites like Norman Rockwell.” The two artists would seem to be worlds apart - one was known for his wholesome images of American life, the other for his friendship with Hugh Hefner and the resulting “Man at His Leisure” series in Playboy - but Messrs. Rockwell and Neiman had one thing in common: They were both residents of Hotel des Artistes. Other illustrious residents have included New York City Mayor John Lindsay, Isadora Duncan, Rudolph Valentino, and Noel Coward.
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↓ Original details like ornate ceilings, an oversized wood-burning fireplace, and a carved oak mantel have been meticulously restored.
↓ The timeless architectural details are underscored by state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a Sonos sound system and zoned, app-controlled central air conditioning.
↓ During a triple-mint renovation, the kitchen was updated with custom cabinetry, marble countertops, farmhouse sink, and top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.
↓ Both bedrooms are upstairs for optimal privacy, and enjoy side views of Central Park.
↓ While never actually a hotel, the building could be mistaken for one with amenities like a roof terrace, pool, fitness center, and squash court.
↓ Works by Howard Chandler Christy, another artistic resident, can be seen in The Leopard at des Artistes.
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