Did the freakishly warm weather and leap year allow for more time on February real estate transactions this year? It's a little early to say, but we do know that it was a busy month for artists, athletes, actors, and anchors all over New York. Below, please see the top celebrity transactions reported in the past month.
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1. Lewis Hamilton - Reduced to $52,000,000
Lewis Hamilton via Wiki Commons; 443 Greenwich Street via Brown Harris Stevens
Lewis Hamilton is a six-time Formula One racing champion, but things are evidently not moving as fast with his penthouse at the star-studded 443 Greenwich Street. The New York Post reported that Mr. Hamilton bought the apartment for $44 million in 2017 but never moved in. He listed it for $57 million in March 2019, and just slashed $5 million off the price.
From the listing:
This breathtaking grand scale home with an additional 3426 square feet of giant private rooftop terraces with plunge pool, outdoor kitchen and open city and river views is simply beyond compare! Two private parking spaces in the building valet garage are included in the purchase as well as two others by separate purchase if desired.
Exquisite original architectural details combined with the latest state of the art finishes span three floors with north, east and west exposures and lovely light throughout. A great room with 20' ceilings is the centerpiece of the home on the main entry floor as well as a full size open dining room, library/den with gas fireplace and huge Christopher Peacock custom designed chef's kitchen.
The home offers five bedrooms and six full and two half baths. The sumptuous and serene master bedroom suite with a gas fireplace has a fabulous en-suite spa bath as well as a separate windowed dressing/sitting room. The top terrace level is a magical place to spend the days and nights with glass walls in the living/entertaining room with gas fireplace opening to the expansive terraces.
From the listing:
This breathtaking grand scale home with an additional 3426 square feet of giant private rooftop terraces with plunge pool, outdoor kitchen and open city and river views is simply beyond compare! Two private parking spaces in the building valet garage are included in the purchase as well as two others by separate purchase if desired.
Exquisite original architectural details combined with the latest state of the art finishes span three floors with north, east and west exposures and lovely light throughout. A great room with 20' ceilings is the centerpiece of the home on the main entry floor as well as a full size open dining room, library/den with gas fireplace and huge Christopher Peacock custom designed chef's kitchen.
The home offers five bedrooms and six full and two half baths. The sumptuous and serene master bedroom suite with a gas fireplace has a fabulous en-suite spa bath as well as a separate windowed dressing/sitting room. The top terrace level is a magical place to spend the days and nights with glass walls in the living/entertaining room with gas fireplace opening to the expansive terraces.
443 Greenwich Street has 2 available listings from $11.4M.
2. Adam Neumann - Listed for $37,500,000
Adam Neumann via Wiki Commons; 78 Irving Place via Compass
Much has been speculated about what will happen to WeWork’s real estate holdings throughout New York, and that applies to personal real estate as well. The New York Post announced that former CEO Adam Neumann has recently listed the Irving Place townhouse he bought and transformed with his wife, Rebekah Paltrow Neumann (not pictured). The home has an airy atmosphere and dramatic spiral staircase connecting all three levels.
From the listing:
The top three floors at 78 Irving Place have been masterfully combined into one triumphant penthouse residence. Completely reimagined by Pietro Cicognani, with stunning interiors by Windsor Smith, this one-of-a-kind penthouse is sophisticated and elegant, with every detail carefully considered. Included in the sale is a 1,245 SF duplex apartment on the first floor, perfect for guest or staff accommodations.
From the listing:
The top three floors at 78 Irving Place have been masterfully combined into one triumphant penthouse residence. Completely reimagined by Pietro Cicognani, with stunning interiors by Windsor Smith, this one-of-a-kind penthouse is sophisticated and elegant, with every detail carefully considered. Included in the sale is a 1,245 SF duplex apartment on the first floor, perfect for guest or staff accommodations.
3. Jeff Zucker - Listed for $17,500,000
Jeff Zucker via Wiki Commons; 32 East 64th Street via Warburg Realty
As CNN gets ready to move its headquarters from Columbus Circle to Hudson Yards, its chief has a move of his own in store: In the wake of their divorce, Jeff Zucker and wife Caryn Nathanson (not pictured) have put their Upper East Side apartment on the market. The New York Post broke the story and reported that the couple purchased it from the late actress Kitty Carlisle Hart for $12.3 million in 2007.
From the listing:
Finally, a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom apartment impeccably renovated in the iconic Verona co-op. From the moment you enter the private elevator landing and step into the grand entrance gallery this apartment exudes serenity and elegance with its meticulous finishes, large windows and beautiful natural light. From the 38' living room adorned with Venetian plaster, the adjacent dining room with silk velvet walls, the large lacquered walled library and private office to the 25' chef's kitchen with the finest appliances and 2 eating areas, this apartment is full of extraordinary details including 11' ceilings and 3 working fireplaces.
From the listing:
Finally, a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom apartment impeccably renovated in the iconic Verona co-op. From the moment you enter the private elevator landing and step into the grand entrance gallery this apartment exudes serenity and elegance with its meticulous finishes, large windows and beautiful natural light. From the 38' living room adorned with Venetian plaster, the adjacent dining room with silk velvet walls, the large lacquered walled library and private office to the 25' chef's kitchen with the finest appliances and 2 eating areas, this apartment is full of extraordinary details including 11' ceilings and 3 working fireplaces.
The Verona has 4 available listings from $1.4M.
4. Carmelo Anthony - Listed for $12,850,000
Carmelo Anthony via Wiki Commons; 508 West 24th Street via Rich Caplan for the Michael Graves Team, Compass
Between his recent signing with the Portland Trailblazers, possible reconciliation with estranged wife Lala, and listing his full-floor Chelsea condo, it would seem that basketball star Carmelo Anthony has barely stayed out of the headlines in all areas. But he’s not saying good-bye to New York - 6sqft reports that he is looking for another, presumably smaller home in the city.
From the listing:
This loft is customize perfect for entertaining or ideal for intimate settings. In addition, quiet living quarters are separate from the two expansive living rooms and dining space. The entire loft features 10' ceilings, solid rift and quartered white oak floors.
The master bedroom suite includes a luxurious spa bath and private dressing rooms; secondary bedrooms have en-suite baths. The residence is very spacious with views facing north, south, east and west and includes a fantastic private balcony overlooking the High Line.
The 19' open kitchen is handcrafted with fine details such as burnished brass Nanz hardware, Calacatta Gold marble counter-top and back-splash, and custom walnut cabinetry.
From the listing:
This loft is customize perfect for entertaining or ideal for intimate settings. In addition, quiet living quarters are separate from the two expansive living rooms and dining space. The entire loft features 10' ceilings, solid rift and quartered white oak floors.
The master bedroom suite includes a luxurious spa bath and private dressing rooms; secondary bedrooms have en-suite baths. The residence is very spacious with views facing north, south, east and west and includes a fantastic private balcony overlooking the High Line.
The 19' open kitchen is handcrafted with fine details such as burnished brass Nanz hardware, Calacatta Gold marble counter-top and back-splash, and custom walnut cabinetry.
5. Marc Jacobs - Just sold for $12,000,000
68 Bethune Street via Nest Seekers
2020 is off to a good start for Marc Jacobs. Barely two weeks after his star-studded show at New York Fashion Week, the New York Post announced that his Greenwich Village townhouse in the Superior Ink development found a buyer...just one day after the price was reduced! He prepared for his move to a Frank Lloyd Wright home in Westchester with husband Char Defrancesco (not pictured) by selling his high-end artwork and tchotchkes in an auction at Sotheby’s.
From the listing:
This elegant and practical home is currently configured with four bedrooms, two living rooms (both with doors opening to the outside), two kitchens, and three full bathrooms and two powder rooms, all connected by a private elevator. The master suite is an entire floor and encompasses a dressing room and a walk-in closet plus an entire wall of closets and a luxurious marble master bathroom of a grand scale.
The private outdoor space is over 1400 square feet and includes both a serene garden courtyard and a spacious rooftop terrace. There is also a finished basement with extensive storage and a laundry room, with an interior door that leads to the main condo building.
From the listing:
This elegant and practical home is currently configured with four bedrooms, two living rooms (both with doors opening to the outside), two kitchens, and three full bathrooms and two powder rooms, all connected by a private elevator. The master suite is an entire floor and encompasses a dressing room and a walk-in closet plus an entire wall of closets and a luxurious marble master bathroom of a grand scale.
The private outdoor space is over 1400 square feet and includes both a serene garden courtyard and a spacious rooftop terrace. There is also a finished basement with extensive storage and a laundry room, with an interior door that leads to the main condo building.
Superior Ink has 4 available listings from $2.1M.
6. Eduardo Hochschild - Purchased for $8,450,000
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Eduardo Hochschild via Forbes; 53W53 via Hayes Davidson
It is not unheard of for billionaires to accumulate art collections, but this one’s extends to his New York apartment. Eduardo Hochschild, chairman of Hochschild Mining and Forbes billionaires list mainstay, recently purchased a half-floor home at 53W53, the Jean Nouvel-designed tower with the Museum of Modern Art’s expansion at the base. The New York Post extolled the interiors by Thierry Despont and notes that the master bath’s golden travertine was from Mr. Hochschild’s native Peru.
From the listing:
Enjoy panoramic Central Park, Hudson River, and skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows in this half-floor residence located in the new Jean Nouvel-designed tower above The Museum of Modern Art. Nouvel's innovative exposed structural system, known as the diagrid, is expressed like a graceful, abstract piece of sculpture creating a one-of-a-kind residence unlike any other in the world. Within this three-bedroom home, one finds a gracious entry foyer, massively scaled living room, a palatial master suite and two generous secondary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. With interiors by Thierry Despont, residence 48B also boasts an eat-in, windowed kitchen with custom cabinetry by Molteni, statuary marble countertops and backlit backsplash, and complete suite of appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero. The corner master bedroom suite includes an extremely spacious master bath that features Verona limestone slab floors and baseboard, and Noir St. Laurent marble and Peruvian golden travertine feature walls.
From the listing:
Enjoy panoramic Central Park, Hudson River, and skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows in this half-floor residence located in the new Jean Nouvel-designed tower above The Museum of Modern Art. Nouvel's innovative exposed structural system, known as the diagrid, is expressed like a graceful, abstract piece of sculpture creating a one-of-a-kind residence unlike any other in the world. Within this three-bedroom home, one finds a gracious entry foyer, massively scaled living room, a palatial master suite and two generous secondary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. With interiors by Thierry Despont, residence 48B also boasts an eat-in, windowed kitchen with custom cabinetry by Molteni, statuary marble countertops and backlit backsplash, and complete suite of appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero. The corner master bedroom suite includes an extremely spacious master bath that features Verona limestone slab floors and baseboard, and Noir St. Laurent marble and Peruvian golden travertine feature walls.
53W53 has 21 available listings from $3.47M.
7. Linda Ellerbee - Sold for $7,100,000
17 Saint Luke's Place via Elliman
And so it goes: Peabody Award-winning journalist Linda Ellerbee, best known for her work on Nick News, has sold her West Village townhouse, which is just around the corner from “the Huxtables’ house.” The Real Deal reported that it originally went on the market for $10.75 million in 2017.
From the listing:
17 St. Luke's Place is bathed in sunlight and has exceptional charm and inherent beauty. The main triplex residence features 10' to 15' ceilings with oversized windows, two picturesque Juliet balconies, magnificent crown molding, original wood burning fireplaces on each level, laundry room and central air. The top floor is entirely devoted to a dramatic master suite including a wood-burning fireplace with original marble mantel, soaring ceilings, original exposed beams, large skylight, Jacuzzi, study, walk in closet and a secluded roof top garden. The kitchen includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking professional stove and a large custom made island.The garden floor features a one bedroom apartment with its own private entrance, renovated cellar, laundry room, picturesque garden, as well as a wood burning fireplace and central air.
From the listing:
17 St. Luke's Place is bathed in sunlight and has exceptional charm and inherent beauty. The main triplex residence features 10' to 15' ceilings with oversized windows, two picturesque Juliet balconies, magnificent crown molding, original wood burning fireplaces on each level, laundry room and central air. The top floor is entirely devoted to a dramatic master suite including a wood-burning fireplace with original marble mantel, soaring ceilings, original exposed beams, large skylight, Jacuzzi, study, walk in closet and a secluded roof top garden. The kitchen includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking professional stove and a large custom made island.The garden floor features a one bedroom apartment with its own private entrance, renovated cellar, laundry room, picturesque garden, as well as a wood burning fireplace and central air.
8. Renee Fleming - Sold fo $5,400,000
Renee Fleming via Flickr - StateTheatreNJ; The St. Germaine via Elliman
Renee Fleming may be generating headlines for her recent performances of Bjork songs, but the opera diva has been quite busy off-stage: Over six months after it went on the market, her Upper West Side combination apartment found a buyer. The Real Deal notes that this came in below the original $6.9 million asking price, but still above the $4.3 million she purchased the two units for in 2007.
From the listing:
This stunning penthouse home offers nearly 3,000 square feet of gorgeous interiors surrounded by lovely landscaped terraces with River and City views. The loft-like living room has a wood burning fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to one of the many outdoor spaces. The kitchen is in perfect condition, offering custom cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances including a wine fridge, extra beverage drawers and opens to the formal dining room with its city views and greenhouse windows.
The master wing has a large sunny bedroom, a wood burning fireplace, bathroom with stall shower, a windowed dressing area and walls of closets and storage space. On this side of the apartment is a very separate suite of offices or 5th bedroom with its own entrance and terrace. The other wing houses three more bedrooms and two additional bathrooms.
From the listing:
This stunning penthouse home offers nearly 3,000 square feet of gorgeous interiors surrounded by lovely landscaped terraces with River and City views. The loft-like living room has a wood burning fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to one of the many outdoor spaces. The kitchen is in perfect condition, offering custom cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances including a wine fridge, extra beverage drawers and opens to the formal dining room with its city views and greenhouse windows.
The master wing has a large sunny bedroom, a wood burning fireplace, bathroom with stall shower, a windowed dressing area and walls of closets and storage space. On this side of the apartment is a very separate suite of offices or 5th bedroom with its own entrance and terrace. The other wing houses three more bedrooms and two additional bathrooms.
The St. Germaine has 4 available listings from $649K.
9. Diego Uchitel - Listed for $4,250,000
112 Franklin Street via Atelier WM LLC
Photographer Diego Uchitel is known for his celebrity portraits (including, but by no means limited to Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez, and Sarah Jessica Parker), which have made him an artist in his own right. And like many artists in New York of yesteryear, he lives in a Tribeca loft in a cast iron building. However, the New York Post reported that he has put it on the market after a recent gut renovation.
From the listing:
The penthouse of this boutique 5-unit condop is an exquisite, authentic, artisan-renovated loft in the heart of Tribeca on a street of significant historic provenance. Upon entering this immaculate home, one is instantly transported to a lifestyle that reflects the vision of the photographic artist who designed the spectacular renovation.
Soaring ceiling heights, ranging from thirteen to sixteen feet high, provide a sense of the grandeur while a roaring fire in the wood burning fireplace lends a hint of romance to its unique space. A library located adjacent to the grand living room can easily be converted to a third bedroom or guest room. The finest artisanship and materials are evident in each detail, from the luxurious marble master bath with heated floors and Lefroy Brooks fixtures, to each element and detail of the masterful chef's kitchen that would be the envy of any Michelin star chef. The piece de resistance is the 1200-square-foot private roof deck, complete with cupola, outdoor lighting, mature plantings, and surround sound system. a personal oasis and sanctuary from which to gaze at the lights of the city high above the cobblestone streets below. Sip your coffee, wine and delve into culinary delights al fresco under the pergola while enjoying music from your customized surround sound system.
From the listing:
The penthouse of this boutique 5-unit condop is an exquisite, authentic, artisan-renovated loft in the heart of Tribeca on a street of significant historic provenance. Upon entering this immaculate home, one is instantly transported to a lifestyle that reflects the vision of the photographic artist who designed the spectacular renovation.
Soaring ceiling heights, ranging from thirteen to sixteen feet high, provide a sense of the grandeur while a roaring fire in the wood burning fireplace lends a hint of romance to its unique space. A library located adjacent to the grand living room can easily be converted to a third bedroom or guest room. The finest artisanship and materials are evident in each detail, from the luxurious marble master bath with heated floors and Lefroy Brooks fixtures, to each element and detail of the masterful chef's kitchen that would be the envy of any Michelin star chef. The piece de resistance is the 1200-square-foot private roof deck, complete with cupola, outdoor lighting, mature plantings, and surround sound system. a personal oasis and sanctuary from which to gaze at the lights of the city high above the cobblestone streets below. Sip your coffee, wine and delve into culinary delights al fresco under the pergola while enjoying music from your customized surround sound system.
112 Franklin Street has 1 available listing for $14,495/month.
10. Don Lemon - Listed for $1,750,000
Don Lemon via Wiki Commons; 2280 FDB via Elliman
Special report: CNN anchor and Edward R. Murrow Award winner Don Lemon has put his Harlem apartment on the market two years after selling an adjacent one-bedroom. This one was presumably purchased as part of a plan to combine units, and indeed, he is looking for a bigger space in the neighborhood. The New York Post reports that his fiance, Timothy Malone of Elliman, has the listing.
From the listing:
Beautiful and spacious three bedroom home in mint condition with East and South-facing Manhattan and Harlem city views. Currently configured as a two bedroom, the open layout offers flexibility to be converted back to the original layout with three bedrooms.
Through the entry foyer you're led into the open living space which includes the dining area and balcony. Just off of the living room you'll find the chef's kitchen featuring modern, sleek cabinetry, stone countertops and backsplash, complete with a Wolf range and hood, dual fuel oven, Subzero refrigerator, and Miele dishwasher.
A long hallway runs from the living space to the other side of the apartment, where you'll find both bedrooms. The large corner master bedroom suite features a wall of closets and an en-suite bath showcasing beautiful stone tile floors, walls and detailed backsplash, complete with both a stall shower and soaking tub.
From the listing:
Beautiful and spacious three bedroom home in mint condition with East and South-facing Manhattan and Harlem city views. Currently configured as a two bedroom, the open layout offers flexibility to be converted back to the original layout with three bedrooms.
Through the entry foyer you're led into the open living space which includes the dining area and balcony. Just off of the living room you'll find the chef's kitchen featuring modern, sleek cabinetry, stone countertops and backsplash, complete with a Wolf range and hood, dual fuel oven, Subzero refrigerator, and Miele dishwasher.
A long hallway runs from the living space to the other side of the apartment, where you'll find both bedrooms. The large corner master bedroom suite features a wall of closets and an en-suite bath showcasing beautiful stone tile floors, walls and detailed backsplash, complete with both a stall shower and soaking tub.
2280 FDB has 2 available listings from $2,400/month.
11. Justice Thurgood Marshall and Erica Ash - Listed for $550,000
(l-r) Erica Ash and Justice Thurgood Marshall via Wiki Commons; 409 Edgecombe Avenue via Compass
443 Greenwich Street (see above) may be one of New York’s most star-studded downtown buildings, but further uptown, 409 Edgecombe Avenue could give it a run for its money. The Harlem cooperative counts W.E.B. DuBois, Duke Ellington, and Aaron Douglas among its past residents, and the New York Post reports that Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and actress Erica Ash even had an apartment in common. Ms. Ash, who divides her time between New York and Los Angeles, has just put it on the market.
From the listing:
Unit 9B is a sprawling two-bedroom home featuring a formal dining room with beautiful glass french doors, separate oversized living room, queen and king sized bedrooms, and expansive closet space. The bathroom has been recently renovated with gleaming white tile and custom fixtures. The kitchen has also been renovated with granite countertops, excellent cabinet and counter space, and a washer/dryer.
This unit also has six gigantic closets (two of which are walk-ins), exposed brick, 9' ceilings, crown molding, and sweeping city views that include the Harlem River and the Upper Manhattan skyline. Building amenities include a part time doorman, three elevators, outdoor patios and a laundry room. Pets welcome upon approval.
From the listing:
Unit 9B is a sprawling two-bedroom home featuring a formal dining room with beautiful glass french doors, separate oversized living room, queen and king sized bedrooms, and expansive closet space. The bathroom has been recently renovated with gleaming white tile and custom fixtures. The kitchen has also been renovated with granite countertops, excellent cabinet and counter space, and a washer/dryer.
This unit also has six gigantic closets (two of which are walk-ins), exposed brick, 9' ceilings, crown molding, and sweeping city views that include the Harlem River and the Upper Manhattan skyline. Building amenities include a part time doorman, three elevators, outdoor patios and a laundry room. Pets welcome upon approval.
409 Edgecombe Avenue has 4 available listings from $299K.
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