Plenty of room to prepare a Blue Apron meal in here! (20 East End Avenue, #12B - Douglas Elliman)
Between lingering Labor Day laziness, the stresses of back-to-school, and the forthcoming Jewish holidays, there were a number of reasons why it was somewhat quieter earlier this month where recorded sales were concerned in Manhattan. But they got closer to normal as September 2023 winds down, with a number of business executives buying and selling real estate during this time.
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Matthew Salzberg —
Bought for $10,900,000
20 East End Avenue, #12B (Douglas Elliman)
In June 2023, meal kit delivery trailblazer Blue Apron sold the assets and business related to its operational infrastructure to FreshRealm in a deal that eliminated its debt and allows it to concentrate on building its brand and expanding its product offerings. Amidst all this, founder Matthew Salzberg found time to purchase and close on a luxurious East End Avenue condo with his wife, director/producer Lily Hayes Kaufman. Appropriately enough, a large eat-in kitchen is at the heart of the home.
From the Listing:
Residence 12B is a palatial five bedroom, five and a half bath home at 20 East End Avenue, a luxury condominium designed by the world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. 12B benefits from features unique in the building with its soaring 13-foot ceilings, six Juliet balconies, and four exposures found throughout its 4,900 square feet.
Enter through either the formal front door landing or private direct elevator access leading to the home’s gallery which includes a powder room and generous entry closet. The light-filled corner great room with double exposure to the south and east is highlighted through the oversized picture-perfect window and five floor-to-ceiling Juliet balconies that overlook the East River. The great room boasts a decorative marble fireplace and an integrated wine fridge and bar.
The home’s comfortable elegance continues to the gracious eat-in kitchen and oversized den. The kitchen’s classic aesthetic is blended seamlessly with a Gaggenau appliance package, vented stainless steel hood, and custom millwork with Calacatta Monarch countertops. Within the kitchen are a pair of extra-large pantries and a den. Along the gallery are two secondary bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, one of which currently serves as the library.
From the Listing:
Residence 12B is a palatial five bedroom, five and a half bath home at 20 East End Avenue, a luxury condominium designed by the world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. 12B benefits from features unique in the building with its soaring 13-foot ceilings, six Juliet balconies, and four exposures found throughout its 4,900 square feet.
Enter through either the formal front door landing or private direct elevator access leading to the home’s gallery which includes a powder room and generous entry closet. The light-filled corner great room with double exposure to the south and east is highlighted through the oversized picture-perfect window and five floor-to-ceiling Juliet balconies that overlook the East River. The great room boasts a decorative marble fireplace and an integrated wine fridge and bar.
The home’s comfortable elegance continues to the gracious eat-in kitchen and oversized den. The kitchen’s classic aesthetic is blended seamlessly with a Gaggenau appliance package, vented stainless steel hood, and custom millwork with Calacatta Monarch countertops. Within the kitchen are a pair of extra-large pantries and a den. Along the gallery are two secondary bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, one of which currently serves as the library.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $9,250,000
Marc Glosserman —
Sold for $9,000,000
The Grand Madison, #7DE/8E (The Corcoran Group)
NoMad is famous for its bustling restaurant scene now, but Hill Country Barbecue Market was an early trailblazer when it opened in a former garment building in 2007. Founder Marc Glosserman further demonstrated his optimism about the neighborhood when he and his wife Kristen bought a loft in a former showroom in 2009 and later combined it with an upstairs unit. The loft has been on and off the market since February 2022, when it was listed for $13.7 million, but they nevertheless make a profit on it, having bought it for a combined total of $5.5 million (h/t/ Crain's New York Business).
From the Listing:
Comfort and elegance are epitomized in this reimagined duplex resting on the seventh and eighth floors of the landmarked Grand Madison condominium in prime NoMad! The expansive, meticulously-designed five bedroom five bathroom corner gem affords the gracious feel of a single-family home and a standard of luxury that is truly unparalleled - right on Madison Square Park. Sophistication envelops you the moment you enter the dramatic foyer/gallery marked by airy 10" ceilings, rich wood floors, plentiful wall space for art, and a sweeping staircase that rises to the upper level. Entertain in style in the generous light-filled living room featuring large windows on corner exposures (north and west), and breathtaking views of historic Fifth Avenue and the Empire State Building.
From the Listing:
Comfort and elegance are epitomized in this reimagined duplex resting on the seventh and eighth floors of the landmarked Grand Madison condominium in prime NoMad! The expansive, meticulously-designed five bedroom five bathroom corner gem affords the gracious feel of a single-family home and a standard of luxury that is truly unparalleled - right on Madison Square Park. Sophistication envelops you the moment you enter the dramatic foyer/gallery marked by airy 10" ceilings, rich wood floors, plentiful wall space for art, and a sweeping staircase that rises to the upper level. Entertain in style in the generous light-filled living room featuring large windows on corner exposures (north and west), and breathtaking views of historic Fifth Avenue and the Empire State Building.
Jason Colodne —
Bought for $6,672,500
550 Park Avenue (CityRealty)
550 Park Avenue, #11W (Douglas Elliman)
For all the allure of historic loft buildings and glistening new construction (see top sales), the Park Avenue stalwarts of yesteryear have not been forgotten: A three-bedroom apartment at the J.E.R. Carpenter-designed 550 Park Avenue had Manhattan's top co-op sale for the week ending September 22, 2023. Public records list the buyer as Colbeck Capital Management co-founder Jason Colodne.
From the Listing:
This grand, light filled 10 into to 8 room residence at one of Park Avenue’s finest coops was designed by renowned architect James E. R. Carpenter and offers the rare opportunity to own a high floor apartment with open city views and a glimpse of Central Park. True to Carpenter’s sense of balance, the corner living room and the dining room are perfectly proportioned, with soaring, 10.8 ceilings and oversized windows for an abundance of light and quintessential City views to the north, while the living also has oblique Central Park views to the west. The exquisite dining room is ideal for the most formal entertaining or dinner parties with friends and family. An elegant corner library also is exceptionally bright with oversized windows facing south and west. The large eat-in-kitchen with butler’s pantry is the perfect space for either professional chef’s cooking or for less formal dinners. There is an adjacent maid’s room with full bath. In a privately located bedroom wing, the truly magnificent corner master suite with three windows offers ample closet space and a large master and dressing room. A lovely guest bedroom also has an en-suite bath. The apartment is in pristine condition and designed by renowned decorators Denning & Foucade.
From the Listing:
This grand, light filled 10 into to 8 room residence at one of Park Avenue’s finest coops was designed by renowned architect James E. R. Carpenter and offers the rare opportunity to own a high floor apartment with open city views and a glimpse of Central Park. True to Carpenter’s sense of balance, the corner living room and the dining room are perfectly proportioned, with soaring, 10.8 ceilings and oversized windows for an abundance of light and quintessential City views to the north, while the living also has oblique Central Park views to the west. The exquisite dining room is ideal for the most formal entertaining or dinner parties with friends and family. An elegant corner library also is exceptionally bright with oversized windows facing south and west. The large eat-in-kitchen with butler’s pantry is the perfect space for either professional chef’s cooking or for less formal dinners. There is an adjacent maid’s room with full bath. In a privately located bedroom wing, the truly magnificent corner master suite with three windows offers ample closet space and a large master and dressing room. A lovely guest bedroom also has an en-suite bath. The apartment is in pristine condition and designed by renowned decorators Denning & Foucade.
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3 Available Listings for Sale from $4,995,000
Gary Muto —
Sold for $6,400,000
The Majestic, #21F (Official)
Before being named President and CEO of Ascena Brands, fashion executive Gary Muto was best known for dramatically turning around the fortunes of brands like Banana Republic, Gap, and Ann Taylor. He brought a similar eye for style to his Central Park West apartment, which public records indicate he and wife Caryn Muto have just sold.
From the Listing:
Located on the 21st floor, this exceptional home provides 360-degree views of the park and the city. The spacious foyer features parquet pattern tiles with thunder gray marble border and brass inlay trim, leading to the expansive living room. The room is adorned with custom Carlisle white OAK solid plank flooring, high ceilings with plaster ceiling molding, a decorative fireplace, and built-in cabinetry, all contributing to the feeling of grandeur. A custom bronze and glass folding wall separates the dry bar/library from the living room. Every window and radiator has rift oak wood paneling, with tumbled thunder gray marble tops.
The elegant dining room, surrounded by Fromental custom embroidered tree bark and leaf wallpaper, is perfect for entertaining. The adjacent pass-through kitchen features petit granite etched tumbled Belgian blue limestone floors, Calcutta gold marble countertops, custom fumed oak cabinets, a custom bronze and metal hood, a Wolf 4-burner with griddle and grill, double oven, Thermador wall mount coffee maker, Miele dishwasher, a Sub-Zero 36” Pro refrigerator with a glass door, and pantry. A custom vanity and medicine cabinet complete the powder room off the kitchen.
From the Listing:
Located on the 21st floor, this exceptional home provides 360-degree views of the park and the city. The spacious foyer features parquet pattern tiles with thunder gray marble border and brass inlay trim, leading to the expansive living room. The room is adorned with custom Carlisle white OAK solid plank flooring, high ceilings with plaster ceiling molding, a decorative fireplace, and built-in cabinetry, all contributing to the feeling of grandeur. A custom bronze and glass folding wall separates the dry bar/library from the living room. Every window and radiator has rift oak wood paneling, with tumbled thunder gray marble tops.
The elegant dining room, surrounded by Fromental custom embroidered tree bark and leaf wallpaper, is perfect for entertaining. The adjacent pass-through kitchen features petit granite etched tumbled Belgian blue limestone floors, Calcutta gold marble countertops, custom fumed oak cabinets, a custom bronze and metal hood, a Wolf 4-burner with griddle and grill, double oven, Thermador wall mount coffee maker, Miele dishwasher, a Sub-Zero 36” Pro refrigerator with a glass door, and pantry. A custom vanity and medicine cabinet complete the powder room off the kitchen.
Diego Arrias —
Sold for $4,000,000
17 East 63rd Street, #1 (Compass)
Appropriately enough, former head of the United Nations Security Council and Venezuelan ambassador Diego Arria bought a duplex apartment in a section of the Upper East Side near several consulates in 2013, two years after he filed charges against Hugo Chavez for crimes against humanity. More recently, public records indicate that he has sold it in a deal that makes a $1 million profit a few short months after listing it (h/t New York Post).
From the Listing:
A Magical Gilded Age Mansion houses this exquisite and truly mint oasis in the chicest section of New York City. One is initially struck by the extraordinary 21’ ceiling and the wall of windows looking over the beautiful terraced garden. The entire duplex is renovated and designed to the highest level, with thoughtful attention to detail. The apartment features a dramatic living room with soaring ceilings, a working fireplace, a spacious dining area, and beautiful (encased) French doors leading out to the sophisticated and private walled garden, complete with outdoor lighting and sound system.
Upon entering the apartment on the first floor, one is instantly awed by the dramatic height and scale of the apartment as you overlook the elegant living area with its massive windows, and the view of the open living area below. The spacious primary bedroom and state of the art bathroom, with radiant heat, are also on this level — along with ample storage space, including two large walk-in closets.
From the Listing:
A Magical Gilded Age Mansion houses this exquisite and truly mint oasis in the chicest section of New York City. One is initially struck by the extraordinary 21’ ceiling and the wall of windows looking over the beautiful terraced garden. The entire duplex is renovated and designed to the highest level, with thoughtful attention to detail. The apartment features a dramatic living room with soaring ceilings, a working fireplace, a spacious dining area, and beautiful (encased) French doors leading out to the sophisticated and private walled garden, complete with outdoor lighting and sound system.
Upon entering the apartment on the first floor, one is instantly awed by the dramatic height and scale of the apartment as you overlook the elegant living area with its massive windows, and the view of the open living area below. The spacious primary bedroom and state of the art bathroom, with radiant heat, are also on this level — along with ample storage space, including two large walk-in closets.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $12,000,000
Joanna Lemle —
Sold for $3,750,000
The Beaucaire (CityRealty)
The Beaucaire, #8EG (Compass)
When Hohm Collective founder Joanna Lemle listed her Greenwich Village apartment in June 2023, the listing touted her firm's design of the apartment, which combined existing finishes with new paint and lighting. Her next move (and next project) is not yet available, but public records indicate that she sold it to human resources executive Laurie Siegel and her husband, former AT&T executive Joseph Nosofsky.
From the Listing:
This rarely available combination home, has it all. Upon entering through the proper foyer, you are immediately drawn to the arched entryway to the right leading to your open style kitchen, great room and Juliet balcony. The fabulous windowed marble kitchen has top of the line appliances from Bosch, Miele and a Marvel 24 bottle wine cooler. The kitchen opens to the living room with a working wood burning fireplace, perfect for entertaining. The room has a wall of windows facing north as well as a western facing window and highlights the lovely quintessential Greenwich Village views including other beautiful pre-war buildings, tree-lined 10th street, as well as views all the way to New Jersey.
Head over to the other side of the home and enter through your French glass doors to a extra-large primary suite with gorgeous western and southern views. The suite includes floor to ceiling fitted closets, shelving and storage framing the gorgeous western views from your oversized windows and a bonus southern facing window overlooking the magnificent private houses and gardens with giant mature trees between 9th and 10th Streets. The large en-suite windowed marble bathroom has double vanities, radiant heated floors, separate frameless glass shower and even a soaking tub with a window overlooking Village rooftops. The added bonus to this already fantastic suite is the built-in home office, easily convertible to a large walk-in closet or child's sleeping area.
From the Listing:
This rarely available combination home, has it all. Upon entering through the proper foyer, you are immediately drawn to the arched entryway to the right leading to your open style kitchen, great room and Juliet balcony. The fabulous windowed marble kitchen has top of the line appliances from Bosch, Miele and a Marvel 24 bottle wine cooler. The kitchen opens to the living room with a working wood burning fireplace, perfect for entertaining. The room has a wall of windows facing north as well as a western facing window and highlights the lovely quintessential Greenwich Village views including other beautiful pre-war buildings, tree-lined 10th street, as well as views all the way to New Jersey.
Head over to the other side of the home and enter through your French glass doors to a extra-large primary suite with gorgeous western and southern views. The suite includes floor to ceiling fitted closets, shelving and storage framing the gorgeous western views from your oversized windows and a bonus southern facing window overlooking the magnificent private houses and gardens with giant mature trees between 9th and 10th Streets. The large en-suite windowed marble bathroom has double vanities, radiant heated floors, separate frameless glass shower and even a soaking tub with a window overlooking Village rooftops. The added bonus to this already fantastic suite is the built-in home office, easily convertible to a large walk-in closet or child's sleeping area.
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