Neil Burger, best known for directing the TV series Limitless and Billions, and his wife, architect Diana Kellogg, are saying goodbye to one of the most unusual homes in New York City. After more than 20 years on a tiny, cobblestoned street in Tribeca famous for its frequently photographed cast-iron skybridge, they are listing their one-of-a-kind two-building compound for $30 million.
In a city that is always short on space, the idea of a personal compound feels almost mythical, especially one that blends work, living, and privacy so seamlessly. The offering includes a three-bedroom townhouse that spans a little more than 4,000 square feet, a separate creative studio and office space across the street with about 2,500 square feet, and a private gated parking area that will accommodate two or three cars.
Exposed brick, chestnut beams, and oversized windows define the living room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace.
Yale Wagner; Sotheby’s International Realty
Listed by Jeremy V. Stein and Kat Trappe of Sotheby’s International Realty, the townhouse dates to the 1860s and still shows hints of its early life as a workshop and storefront. Kellogg, whose clients include Bob Dylan and Daniel Day Lewis, kept the building’s industrial character intact while turning it into a warm home with exposed brick, original chestnut beams, and oversized windows that pour in sunlight. The main level has soaring ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, plus a chef’s kitchen with cabinets custom crafted from old Coney Island lockers. Upstairs, the couple created a peaceful primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a dressing room, and a marble bath, while the lower level that once held play spaces for their kids has evolved into a guest suite and media den.
The 19th-century townhouse is capped by a 1,000-square-foot rooftop deck.
Yale Wagner; Sotheby’s International Realty
One of the home’s most-loved features is the 1,000-square-foot roof deck that looks straight onto the skybridge. It feels private in a way that is rare downtown. Marketing materials indicate there are “potentially available air rights of 3 additional stories,” which opens the door to expansion if a future owner wants even more room.
The annex across the street became a convenient place for the couple to work. Burger used it for editing and writing, while Kellogg filled it with renderings and models. At the street-level entrance, there’s a lounge/conference area with four windowed rooms, plus a kitchenette and half-bath, downstairs. The car park, not quite ten feet wide and almost 50 feet long, is situated behind a locked gate directly across from the townhouse.
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Yale Wagner; Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Luxury - robbreport.com
