Elizabeth Taylor and 715 Park Avenue, #19A (Douglas Elliman); Elizabeth Taylor (Studio publicity still - Dr. Macro, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14701654)
February 2025 ended on a sad note with a slew of celebrity deaths, many of whom were connected to New York City. Days after the death of Grammy Award-winning singer Roberta Flack, who famously owned an apartment at The Dakota, fans gathered outside 1 Columbus Place to pay their respects to Michelle Trachtenberg. And as the month drew to a close, music fans were devastated to lose Staten Island native/New York Dolls frontman David Johansen.
In brighter news, February 2025 was also a bustling time for New York real estate, especially among public figures. Ken Griffin's purchase of Julia Koch's penthouse in "tower of power" 740 Park Avenue had many talking, and the month was punctuated by listings, sales, and contracts of listings in various neighborhoods linked to public figures in all industries. If you've ever wanted to live like a star, now might be the time.
In brighter news, February 2025 was also a bustling time for New York real estate, especially among public figures. Ken Griffin's purchase of Julia Koch's penthouse in "tower of power" 740 Park Avenue had many talking, and the month was punctuated by listings, sales, and contracts of listings in various neighborhoods linked to public figures in all industries. If you've ever wanted to live like a star, now might be the time.
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Joey Ramone—Listed for $575,000
The Saint Mark, #10M (Yoreevo LLC); Joey Ramone (Yves Lorson - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ylorson/180874411/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4130857)
It’s not unheard of for apartment sellers to sweeten the deals with such incentives as maintenance credits or furniture, but the seller of this East Village apartment takes that to a new level: They will include handwritten lyrics, fan mail, and other papers of past resident Joey Ramone with the sale. The seller found the papers wedged behind the kitchen cabinets during a renovation, and Curbed speculates that the punk icon may have been renting there when the building went co-op.
From the Listing: This renovated studio in the heart of the East Village was once home to a punk legend! The entire apartment was renovated featuring a brand-new kitchen with a dishwasher and soft close cabinets. The bathroom was completely renovated with Swiss Madison, Wade Logan, Lithonia and Vigo fixtures and new white oak floors were installed throughout the apartment with soundproofing underneath. To top it all off, the apartment faces south so you get great light all day. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This renovated studio in the heart of the East Village was once home to a punk legend! The entire apartment was renovated featuring a brand-new kitchen with a dishwasher and soft close cabinets. The bathroom was completely renovated with Swiss Madison, Wade Logan, Lithonia and Vigo fixtures and new white oak floors were installed throughout the apartment with soundproofing underneath. To top it all off, the apartment faces south so you get great light all day. See floor plan and full details here.
The Saint Mark has 8 public availabilities from $550,000.
Davis Guggenheim and Elisabeth Shue—Bought for $2,599,990
29 King Street, #3I (Realty de Tilly NY LLC)
Academy Award-winning producer/director Davis Guggenheim’s latest project, Deaf President Now!, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. His wife, Academy Award-nominated actress Elisabeth Shue, is extremely busy with film and television roles. Public records show that somewhere amidst all this, the couple had time to buy a Soho apartment with a trust in their names.
From the Listing: Originally constructed in 1886 as a school and later converted into a 39-unit condominium, 29 King Street offers a unique blend of classic architecture and modern comfort. The lower level of this duplex greets you with a stunning living room boasting 14-foot high ceilings and four expansive 10-foot windows. These newly installed windows overlook the serene backyard, a tranquil space adorned with lush greenery from the school’s former recess yard, and offer a southern exposure onto King Street, bathing the interior in natural light. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Originally constructed in 1886 as a school and later converted into a 39-unit condominium, 29 King Street offers a unique blend of classic architecture and modern comfort. The lower level of this duplex greets you with a stunning living room boasting 14-foot high ceilings and four expansive 10-foot windows. These newly installed windows overlook the serene backyard, a tranquil space adorned with lush greenery from the school’s former recess yard, and offer a southern exposure onto King Street, bathing the interior in natural light. See floor plan and full details here.
Lana Zak—Sold for $3,399,000
370 Central Park West, #601 (Compass)
This just in: Public records identify multiple Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent Lana Zak as the seller of a penthouse in a striking Tudor-style building on Central Park West. Her professional bio notes that she has traveled to all seven continents and lived on three of them, but her family's next move is not known.
From the Listing: Spectacular views and unrivaled convenience await you in Penthouse 601 at 370 Central Park West. You’ll watch the sun rise and the seasons change through 21 windows–the majority of which provide unobstructed views of Central Park. This approx. 2150 square foot home, is a one-of-a-kind mix of apartment and private townhouse living, with east, south, and west exposures, yet not a single abutting neighbor. The loving restoration has preserved the historic pre-war character, while creating a functional and classic home perfectly suited for entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Spectacular views and unrivaled convenience await you in Penthouse 601 at 370 Central Park West. You’ll watch the sun rise and the seasons change through 21 windows–the majority of which provide unobstructed views of Central Park. This approx. 2150 square foot home, is a one-of-a-kind mix of apartment and private townhouse living, with east, south, and west exposures, yet not a single abutting neighbor. The loving restoration has preserved the historic pre-war character, while creating a functional and classic home perfectly suited for entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.
Spider-Man—Entered contract with $3,750,000 ask
Windsor Tower, #PH4 (Douglas Elliman)
Not only did this Tudor City penthouse serve as the Green Goblin’s lair in the Spider-Man series of movies, but it also appeared in Scarface and The Godfather Part III. When it entered contract, Mansion Global noted that its seller, Cheryl Eisen, is best known for her work behind the scenes: She is the CEO of home staging company Interior Marketing Group.
From the Listing: Perched atop Tudor City’s iconic towers, this breathtaking penthouse is a Gothic masterpiece that seamlessly combines cinematic grandeur with modern luxury. The journey begins with a grand entry foyer that opens into a magnificent living area crowned by soaring double-height ceilings and dramatic floor-to-ceiling casement windows. Flooded with natural light, this space showcases direct, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline, including the iconic Chrysler Building. A wood-burning fireplace, multi-zoned central air, and stunning Neo-Gothic architectural details heighten the grandeur. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Perched atop Tudor City’s iconic towers, this breathtaking penthouse is a Gothic masterpiece that seamlessly combines cinematic grandeur with modern luxury. The journey begins with a grand entry foyer that opens into a magnificent living area crowned by soaring double-height ceilings and dramatic floor-to-ceiling casement windows. Flooded with natural light, this space showcases direct, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline, including the iconic Chrysler Building. A wood-burning fireplace, multi-zoned central air, and stunning Neo-Gothic architectural details heighten the grandeur. See floor plan and full details here.
Elizabeth Taylor—Entered contract with $4,300,000 ask
715 Park Avenue, #19A (Douglas Elliman); Elizabeth Taylor (Studio publicity still - Dr. Macro, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14701654)
It is hard to say what Elizabeth Taylor is best known for: her celebrated acting career, her multiple marriages, her glittering jewelry collection, her AIDS activism, or her beautiful homes all over the world. During her time in New York, she and then-husband Mike Todd shot a segment of hit television show Person to Person in their Park Avenue apartment. Decades later, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host Robin Leach moved in. It has changed hands since then and just entered contract again; another high-profile owner would not be unexpected.
From the Listing: This exceptional residence boasts a charming dining alcove and a versatile library/bonus room on the top floor, ideal for relaxation or creative pursuits. Step outside to your expansive private roof terrace, where breathtaking views of Park Avenue create a serene oasis amidst the city’s hustle and bustle. Bay windows adorn the space, flooding it with natural light, while 2.5 beautifully appointed baths ensure comfort and elegance throughout. Additional features include a washer-dryer combo and top-of-the-line appliances, perfect for modern living. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This exceptional residence boasts a charming dining alcove and a versatile library/bonus room on the top floor, ideal for relaxation or creative pursuits. Step outside to your expansive private roof terrace, where breathtaking views of Park Avenue create a serene oasis amidst the city’s hustle and bustle. Bay windows adorn the space, flooding it with natural light, while 2.5 beautifully appointed baths ensure comfort and elegance throughout. Additional features include a washer-dryer combo and top-of-the-line appliances, perfect for modern living. See floor plan and full details here.
715 Park Avenue has one public availability asking $4,950,000.
Norman Reedus—Sold for $5,400,000
The Machinery Exchange, #PH-A (Compass)
After about 15 years, actor Norman Reedus’ time at stable-turned-condominium The Machinery Exchange has come to an end: He bought his first home in the building in 2010, around the time his Emmy Award-winning show The Walking Dead aired, and traded up to the penthouse in 2013 (h/t The Real Deal). More recently, public records show that he has offloaded it and made a profit, having paid $3.8 million for it.
From the Listing: A rarely available combination of pre-war loft and glass modernism, Penthouse A at 136 Baxter Street is a highly private duplex bathed in sunlight in one of downtown’s most sought after pre-war condominiums. With a large terrace that runs the entirety of the great room, the upstairs level has an impressive indoor/outdoor flow. Loft-like and open, the floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors provide bright eastern light, anchored by the wood-burning fireplace. The apartment is pin-drop quiet and exceptionally private with limited view lines into the unit or onto the terrace. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: A rarely available combination of pre-war loft and glass modernism, Penthouse A at 136 Baxter Street is a highly private duplex bathed in sunlight in one of downtown’s most sought after pre-war condominiums. With a large terrace that runs the entirety of the great room, the upstairs level has an impressive indoor/outdoor flow. Loft-like and open, the floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors provide bright eastern light, anchored by the wood-burning fireplace. The apartment is pin-drop quiet and exceptionally private with limited view lines into the unit or onto the terrace. See floor plan and full details here.
Barbara Taylor Bradford—Listed for $4,950,000
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Barbara Taylor Bradford (barbarataylorbradford.com) | 975 Park Avenue, #11B (Sotheby's International Realty)
Time for a new chapter: The estate of best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford, whose novels served as the basis for many television mini-series and films, has listed her Park Avenue apartment following her death in November 2024. After selling their apartment at River House to Uma Thurman, she and her husband, movie producer Robert Bradford, bought the apartment for $4.9 million in 2014 (h/t Observer). When Curbed announced the Park Avenue listing, it noted that she did much of her writing in the apartment’s library.
From the Listing: This rare, classic 8 room, corner prewar cooperative apartment is on a high floor which retains the original floorplan with all major rooms facing the street. There is an added charming appointed powder room off the enormous gallery. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and the large windows face west on to Park Avenue and .orth. All rooms are flooded with light and beautiful views. Next to the kitchen, there is a marvelous large formal dining room. See full details here.
From the Listing: This rare, classic 8 room, corner prewar cooperative apartment is on a high floor which retains the original floorplan with all major rooms facing the street. There is an added charming appointed powder room off the enormous gallery. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and the large windows face west on to Park Avenue and .orth. All rooms are flooded with light and beautiful views. Next to the kitchen, there is a marvelous large formal dining room. See full details here.
975 Park Avenue has 3 public availabilities from $2,995,000.
Bob Dylan—Entered contract with $7,250,000 ask
Bob Dylan and 242 East 49th Street | Interior photo credit: Hayley Day / DDReps for Sotheby’s International Realty
Oscar-nominated biopic A Complete Unknown is centered on folk icon Bob Dylan’s time in Greenwich Village, but he eventually made his home in Turtle Bay: He rented in a townhouse owned by actor Ruth Gordon and her husband, writer Garson Kanin, in the 1980s, and bought the house under his manager’s name in 1990. Composer Stephen Sondheim was among his neighbors, and a Turtle Bay Gardens handyman told Curbed about how he installed a screen door off the townhouse's kitchen. Mr. Dylan sold it to a property group in 2005, and it was listed in December 2024. Most recently, it has entered contract.
From the listing: Move right into 242 East 49th Street, a renovated 19-foot-wide townhouse with elevator, which seamlessly blends the home’s architectural character with modern sensibilities. Built in 1899, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home boasts approximately 5,400 square feet of interior space over five stories and features grand-scaled rooms, 7 woodburning fireplaces, stunning arched floor-to-ceiling windows, central A/C, security system, and an enchanting bi-level oversized south-facing rear garden. 242 East 49th Street is nestled in historic and coveted Turtle Bay Gardens, a private enclave of 20 homes steeped in history. See floor plan and full details here.
From the listing: Move right into 242 East 49th Street, a renovated 19-foot-wide townhouse with elevator, which seamlessly blends the home’s architectural character with modern sensibilities. Built in 1899, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home boasts approximately 5,400 square feet of interior space over five stories and features grand-scaled rooms, 7 woodburning fireplaces, stunning arched floor-to-ceiling windows, central A/C, security system, and an enchanting bi-level oversized south-facing rear garden. 242 East 49th Street is nestled in historic and coveted Turtle Bay Gardens, a private enclave of 20 homes steeped in history. See floor plan and full details here.
Billie Holiday—Sold for $10,500,000
26 West 87th Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman); Billie Holiday (William P. Gottlieb - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Music Divisionunder the digital ID gottlieb.04251.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11181478)
About two months after it entered contract, an Upper West Side townhouse where musician/activist Billie Holiday once lived has sold. The New York Post broke the news and noted that it was broken into separate apartments when she lived there in the 1950s. It has since been converted to a single-family home, and listing photos showed a poster of Lady Day on the wall.
From the Listing: 26 West 87 is a contemporary mint-condition townhouse, originally built in 1881 in the Renaissance Revival style. This modern mansion underwent a meticulous 2-year gut-renovation, finished in 2019. Spanning approximately 7,750 interior square feet (including 1,250 below grade), this 20'- wide townhouse has 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms along with 2 sunny outdoor spaces measuring approximately 640 square feet. Enjoy bright rooms with grand proportions, glistening light, and soaring ceiling heights up to 12 feet. 9 fireplaces, a screening room with full kitchen and bar, wine cellar, mud room and large skylight at top of staircase. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: 26 West 87 is a contemporary mint-condition townhouse, originally built in 1881 in the Renaissance Revival style. This modern mansion underwent a meticulous 2-year gut-renovation, finished in 2019. Spanning approximately 7,750 interior square feet (including 1,250 below grade), this 20'- wide townhouse has 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms along with 2 sunny outdoor spaces measuring approximately 640 square feet. Enjoy bright rooms with grand proportions, glistening light, and soaring ceiling heights up to 12 feet. 9 fireplaces, a screening room with full kitchen and bar, wine cellar, mud room and large skylight at top of staircase. See floor plan and full details here.
Frank Lloyd Wright—Listed for $18,900,000
The Plaza, #409 (Compass); Frank Lloyd Wright by New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer: Al Ravenna - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division
“The Frank Lloyd Wright Suite” isn’t just clever marketing for a suite at The Plaza–the acclaimed architect lived there when he was working on The Guggenheim in the 1950s. Decades later, following the hotel’s partial residential conversion, the condo's owners teamed up with another architect (Louis Lisboa) on an extensive renovation.
From the Listing: Spanning 4,000 square feet with soaring 13-foot ceilings, this exceptional corner home offers an unrivaled lifestyle, complete with 5-star hotel amenities and effortless access to the very best of New York City. Boasting breathtaking views of Central Park, Grand Army Plaza, and Fifth Avenue, this magnificent home is bathed in natural light from an abundance of oversized windows. A gracious foyer with gallery-style walls sets the stage for the impressive interiors beyond. Classic elegance meets contemporary refinement in the expansive open living and dining areas, ideal for grand entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Spanning 4,000 square feet with soaring 13-foot ceilings, this exceptional corner home offers an unrivaled lifestyle, complete with 5-star hotel amenities and effortless access to the very best of New York City. Boasting breathtaking views of Central Park, Grand Army Plaza, and Fifth Avenue, this magnificent home is bathed in natural light from an abundance of oversized windows. A gracious foyer with gallery-style walls sets the stage for the impressive interiors beyond. Classic elegance meets contemporary refinement in the expansive open living and dining areas, ideal for grand entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.
The Plaza has 22 public availabilities from $900,000.
Calvin Klein—Listed for $19,500,000
16 East 76th Street (Douglas Elliman)
A short distance from some of Madison Avenue's most luxurious shopping, a Neo-Georgian townhouse is linked to two of fashion's biggest names: Calvin Klein bought it from the Gucci family in 1988. He sold it to the Republic of Italy to be a residence for their UN Ambassador in 1991, but not before renovating the top floor to include a "disco room" with mirrors and polished glass. In announcing the townhouse's listing, Mansion Global notes that Italy has moved its consulate base to another property in the city.
From the Listing: The house has a large footprint, built nearly full on a 102’ lot with 16 rooms, including 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms and elevator serving six levels in 10,258 square feet, including the 1,693 square foot basement. Impressive features include an exquisite brick and limestone neo-Georgian facade, a grand entrance hall and staircase, a magnificent parlor floor with elegant living room and formal dining room seating 16 for diplomatic dinners, 8 fireplaces, soaring ceilings and brilliant sunlight. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: The house has a large footprint, built nearly full on a 102’ lot with 16 rooms, including 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms and elevator serving six levels in 10,258 square feet, including the 1,693 square foot basement. Impressive features include an exquisite brick and limestone neo-Georgian facade, a grand entrance hall and staircase, a magnificent parlor floor with elegant living room and formal dining room seating 16 for diplomatic dinners, 8 fireplaces, soaring ceilings and brilliant sunlight. See floor plan and full details here.
David Zaslav—Listed for $20,900,000
34 West 11th Street, #TH (Corcoran Group); David Zaslav (Flickr - Thomas Hawk)
In May 2021, media executive David Zaslav shocked the business world with the news of Discovery’s takeover of Warner Media. The deal was negotiated in his Greenwich Village townhouse, which was initially listed for $17.9 million a short time after the merger. It has been on and off the market at various price points since then, and returned at the beginning of February.
From the Listing: This newly-renovated Greek-Revival 22’-wide townhouse in the heart of Greenwich Village is awaiting your personal touch and final finishes to make it your own! Entering on the light-filled parlor floor you are greeted by a grand open space. This floor features a fireplace, powder room and over 10 feet high floor to ceiling windows at the back of the house which let light and nature pour in. The second floor has been designed as a luxurious primary suite with the bedroom facing the garden. Dual bathrooms with heated floors, two large closets and a large office/den complete the suite. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This newly-renovated Greek-Revival 22’-wide townhouse in the heart of Greenwich Village is awaiting your personal touch and final finishes to make it your own! Entering on the light-filled parlor floor you are greeted by a grand open space. This floor features a fireplace, powder room and over 10 feet high floor to ceiling windows at the back of the house which let light and nature pour in. The second floor has been designed as a luxurious primary suite with the bedroom facing the garden. Dual bathrooms with heated floors, two large closets and a large office/den complete the suite. See floor plan and full details here.
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