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      Stephen Sondheim’s Former N.Y.C Townhouse Hits the Market $7 Million

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      Everything’s coming up roses at Manhattan’s Turtle Bay Gardens. 

      A historic New York City townhouse that was the long-time residence of late Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim has hit the market, Curbed reported. Listed for a cool $7 million with Michael J. Franco of Compass, the composer bought the five-story building in the ‘60s following his 1959 theater production, Gypsy. Sondheim lived at the abode for several decades up until his death in 2021. 

      “After a friend gave me an economics lesson in real estate, I realized that with the royalties from the recent success of Gypsy, I could afford a down payment. And then I rented out the top three floors of the townhouse to help me pay the mortgage,” the Tony Award–winning songwriter told Pamela Hanlon, author of Manhattan’s Turtle Bay.

      Stephen Sondheim’s New York City townhouse just listed for $7 million.

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      Originally built in the early 1900s, the corner residence measures a whopping 5,690 square feet and covers an impressive 2,000 square feet of land. Inside, you’ll find a ton of preserved period details packed inside the 19-foot-wide pad. There’s a wrought-iron gated forecourt, a wood-paneled foyer with barrel-vaulted veiling, and chevron-patterned wood floors in the 32-foot living room. Nearby, the formal dining area is equipped with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, ornate crown moldings, and a giant set of French doors.  

      The residence is part of Manhattan’s Turtle Bay Gardens.

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      Not to worry, the storied seven-bedroom dwelling has its fair share of modern amenities, too. For example, there’s a gym and a totally renovated chef’s kitchen. The space is decked out with glass-fronted cabinets and stainless-steel countertops. Upstairs, a primary suite complete with custom built-ins, a fireplace, an en suite bathroom, and an enormous dressing room takes up the entire fourth floor. 

      Sondheim’s music studio is still intact.

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      Fans of Into the Woods or admirers of any of Sondheim’s works will be surprised to find that his music studio has remained intact. Nearby, make sure to check out the stunning solarium and its original stained-glass windows. From here, you can step onto a 30-foot private terrace that overlooks the famous gardens for perhaps some “peace and quiet and open air.”

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      Trevor Noah’s Airy NYC Penthouse Just Hit the Market for $13 Million

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      Just last month, Trevor Noah announced that he was stepping down as host of The Daily Show after seven years.  Now, as the comedian prepares for his departure on December 8, it looks like he’ll be parting ways with his New York City penthouse as well.  

      The 3,596-square-foot Hell’s Kitchen condo was extensively renovated during Noah’s ownership and is now listed for a cool $12.95 million with Nick Gavin of Compass. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom duplex is located within Manhattan’s century-old Stella Tower. Formerly known as the New York Telephone Building, it was originally designed by architect Ralph Walker in 1927 and in 2014, reimagined as a luxury residence. 

      The late-night talk show host’s former digs occupy the 17th and 18th floors and showcase cast metal archways, French doors, oak flooring and marble accents that make the abode feel ultra-modern. Even the walls are stylish, finished with suede leather and plaster. The home itself is bright and airy thanks to soaring 15-foot-tall ceilings and large floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

      Comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah is selling his renovated Hell’s Kitchen penthouse for $12.95 million

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      Off the entry, you’ll find a floating staircase that leads to the upper floor which holds all the common spaces. There’s a dining room with seating for up to 12 guests, and in the chef’s kitchen, room for four more, plus marble slab countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, a wine fridge and pantry. A contemporary living room adjoins both spaces, complete with a gas-powered marble fireplace.  

      Elsewhere, a pair of double French doors in the sunroom opens to the sprawling 1,000-square-foot private terrace—a standout feature, no doubt. The alfresco space has been outfitted with a custom teak pergola, a heated plunge pool with built-in speakers and a black granite wet bar.  

      The duplex condo comes with a huge private terrace with a heated plunge pool that overlooks New York City

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      The lower level holds all three bedrooms, one of which is currently set up as a swanky home theater with four leather recliners and wool-upholstered walls. The primary suite offers its own private foyer, a hand-rubbed cortina leather wall and dual dressing rooms. In the principal bathroom, you’ll find a steam shower, soaking tub, heated limestone floors and marble vanities.  

      While there’s no word on whether Noah will return to TV (or stay in New York, for that matter), he told his audience that in the meantime, he wants to “carry on exploring.” 

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      Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany’s Lavish NYC Penthouse Could Be Yours for $10.8 Million

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      Looks like you have a second chance at owning a Hollywood power couple’s lavish New York digs.

      This picturesque New York City penthouse that celebrity couple Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany once called home is back on the market. The full-floor Tribeca abode comes with four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a lush 1,280-square-foot private roof deck. The loft was first listed in April of this year for $12 million. The asking price has now dropped to $10.8 million.  

      Connelly, who recently starred in Top Gun: Maverick, and Bettany, who just joined Tom Hanks on Miramax’s film adaptation of Here, snagged the chic Manhattan pad in 2012 and sold it four years later to Billy Hult. The President of Tradeweb Markets paid $6.99 million for the circa 1856 residence, as reported by the New York Post. The apartment still maintains much of its 19th-century charm, with a wood-burning stove, soaring ceilings, steel-framed arched factory windows and skylights throughout. 

      The library has wall-to-wall bookshelves.

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      Elsewhere, the living spaces are outfitted with expansive windows that flood the loft with natural light. The epitome of bright and airy, the home features a 45-foot-wide living room, a double-height skylit chef’s kitchen and a dedicated sunroom that leads out to the terrace. There’s also a library outfitted with wall-to-wall, built-in bookshelves and a spacious dining area. Step into the primary suite and you’ll find a dressing room that’s joined by an equally impressive bathroom clad in travertine. 

      The private rooftop terrace comes with its own sauna, seating area and greenery.

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      One of the biggest standouts, though, is the entertainer’s paradise on the roof. It comes complete with a sauna, planter boxes, trees and plenty of seating. “There’s something incredibly serene about the space,” listing agent Debbie Korb of Sotheby’s International Realty the Post in April. “Sunlight glittering off the river, large expanses of wide-open spaces and an enchanting rooftop terrace.”  

      Did we mention you’re getting it at a discount?

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