Photos of 74 Wooster Street via Coleman Real Estate Group
In this episode of "Real listings, imagined lives," a personal assistant of a celebrity actor scopes out a rare six-bedroom mansion for his boss. The 12,000-square-foot home hit the market at the end of November for $80,000/mo unfurnished or $90,000/mo. furnished. Located at 74 Wooster Street, between Spring and Broome streets, the landmarked building is on a quiet cobblestone street in the heart of the neighborhood. Among the home's many over-the-top features are the 3,000-bottle-capacity wine room, rooftop pool, and a spa-level with a gym, resistance pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. See the full listing details here.
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Photos of 74 Wooster Street via Coleman Real Estate Group
"Hey. Sorry, I'm late. Mr. Stowe's assistant double-booked him for a TV appearance and a podcast interview. She's such an airhead. So, we had a mini-disaster but I think all is good now," I say wiping the beads of sweat from my brow.
"Oh," the broker replied hesitantly. "I was under the impression Mr. Stowe would be here to see the home himself."
"Nope, you got me today. He doesn't have time to check out his temporary stays. He sends his lackey, meaning me, aka his "chief of staff," I say as I click my heels together and give my finest army salute. Chief of staff is a bit over the top but heck, Bob likes to pump up all his employees. "Sorry to disappoint," I continue, "but I know what he likes and if there's anything he won't approve of, I won't waste your time."
"Oh, trust me, nothing in this home will disappoint," the very confident, overly-bleached broker tells me. "The penthouse just hit the rental market today for $90,000 a month.
The fully furnished, gut renovated apartment covers over 12,000 square feet across four levels including a full-spa level, an executive office suite, 6 bedrooms, 8+ baths, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a personal wine cellar, and a private rooftop terrace. Think that'll do?" I take a step back, survey the building from top to bottom and reply, "So far, so good. Onward and upward."
Tatiana leads us into the home. She takes us straight to the elevator and says, "Let's start at the top."
We arrive on the roof deck with her big "ta-da!" I'm pretty sure she expected a "wow" or, at a minimum, a gasp, but I see this luxe lifestyle day in and day out.
"Any idea who lives in these buildings that peer down on the roof?" I inquire.
Tatiana gives me a whole song and dance about how posh all the neighbors are. They're all celebrities in their own right so they'll have no interest in peer down on our activities as they're too busy with their own. I want to disagree but I happen to know there isn't anyone on earth, female or male, who isn't interested in the comings and goings of Bob Stowe, but I bite my tongue.
She walks around the corner and shows me the pool. "Nope, he won't use that. It is not paparazzi proof and he thinks he has put on a pound or two after shooting in Rio," I say shaking my head. "Well," Tatiana quickly replies, "then the basement pool should be much more appealing since it's totally private." Nice save, Tat!
She takes us down to the lower level. Bob would definitely love this spa. I've got to ask if the 90K covers an on-call masseuse?
Now, this is PERFECT. Bob will have Lily, his fav yoga instructor come once a day. Afterwards, they'll, I mean he'll (ah-hem) enjoy relaxing in the hot tub and do a few laps in the pool.
The master bathroom passes the test. Soaking tub with a view, check. Warm wood floors, check. Heated towel rack, check.
The dining room should do. It's got enough space for all of Bob's friends. We'll have to get some curtains up on those windows ASAP. Bob cannot look at a brick wall. Putting it on my to-do list.
We'll need blackout shades in here. Bob has been trying to get in touch with his inner child (aka, he's started clubbing again) so he sleeps really late into the day.
He'll love this main living area with the super high ceilings. "Is this a real fireplace?" I ask. "If so, do you supply the wood?"
I imagine Bob walking down these stairs each morning in his silk robe and Gucci slippers. He likes to do a little dance down the stairs, I think he learned that from the one musical he starred in.
This kitchen is perfect, not that Bob ever cooks. He likes to have Tim come in and prep everything and then YouTube all the instructions to him so he can learn ahead of time and try to impress the ladies. Never quite goes as plans but I applaud the effort. I am sure he'll go gaga over this center island. Whenever Bob can see more of Bob, Bob is happy!
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"Okay, I think this is going to work out," I tell Tatiana. She smiles for the first time today. "Hold on," I say as my pocket vibrates. I answer the call, "uh huh... uh huh... uh huh..." I put my phone back in my pocket and slowly look up. So, it seems Bob just had a tantrum and quit and isn't going to do the movie after all. Guess it's back to LA for us," I say. Tatiana shoots me a death glance and storms off. I sigh and wonder if anyone would notice if I slip down to the sauna and hot tub for a while? "Ah-hem" barks T as she waits at the door for me. It seems I'm merely the Chief of Gaffe.
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Contributing Writer
Michelle Sinclair Colman
Michelle writes children's books and also writes articles about architecture, design and real estate. Those two passions came together in Michelle's first children's book, "Urban Babies Wear Black." Michelle has a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and a Master's degree in the Cities Program from the London School of Economics.
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