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    A Dr. Seuss Collaborator’s Former N.Y.C. Townhouse Can Be Yours for $13.5 Million

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    Ever wish walls could talk? If the ones within this Upper East Side townhouse long owned by the late Phyllis Cerf Wagner could indeed speak, they most assuredly would have their share of fascinating tales to spin. Think stories of all the famous guests from Judy Garland to Frank Sinatra who visited the historic premises at some point during a 60-plus-year tenure that saw the Manhattan socialite, onetime movie actress, and collaborator with Dr. Seuss on a series of landmark children’s books outlive not just one but two prominent spouses.

    Records show Wagner purchased the Italianate-style property in 1941 with her first husband Bennett Cerf, co-founder of the Random House publishing company. After he died in 1971, she went on to wed former New York City mayor Robert Wagner Jr., who passed away in in 1991, and then remained in the home until her death in 2006 at age 90. The residence subsequently sold for $8.5 million to jewelry designer Suzanne Sheik, the mother of Barely Breathing singer Duncan Sheik, before going to the current unnamed owner in 2010 for $14 million.

    Now the towering 16-room spread between Lexington and Park avenues in the Lenox Hill neighborhood is being offered for $13.5 million, with the listing shared by James Weiss, Andrew Schwartz, and Ty Mabry of The Corcoran Group.

    Phyllis at work in the 1950s with her first husband Bennett Cerf, the co-founder of Random House.

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    Designed and built in the 1870s by architect Robert Sexton, the recently renovated brick structure clocks in at 20 feet wide with five bedrooms and seven baths in 7,200 square feet of art deco-inspired living space boasting high ceilings, several wood-burning fireplaces, and a hydraulic elevator to all five levels. A security system and air-conditioning have also been added to the mix.

    Upon entry, a marble-clad foyer flows to an eat-in kitchen flaunting a pricey La Cornue range. From there, a coffered-ceiling sitting and dining area opens to a private trellis-covered garden featuring a water wall, mature plantings, and custom lighting. The parlor level, meanwhile, hosts a reception lounge with a black-and-white-striped living room on one side and a library/dining room on the other.

    A fireside sitting and dining area flows out to a trellis-covered garden with a water wall.

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    The third level lends way to a bay-windowed primary suite outfitted with a morning bar and a pass-through wardrobe that connects to a bath sporting dual vanities, a large glass-encased shower, and a soaking tub alongside window coverings embellished with glass orbs. More bedrooms and a sky-lit den/office can be found on the top two floors, while a wine cellar and laundry room are situated down in the basement.

    When the townhouse was last sold, it came complete with artwork by Andy Warhol, Anish Kapoor, and Roy Lichtenstein; books signed by William Faulkner and Joan Didion; and an oil painting by Frank Sinatra. Those items are currently on display but are not, unfortunately, included in the sale this time around.

    Click here for more photos of the Upper East Side residence.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      One of Ballet’s Greatest Dancers Is Selling His N.Y.C. Townhouse for $2.8 Million

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      Tucked away on a quiet street in Hamilton Heights, this early 1900s townhouse has long been home to a legendary pairing that effortlessly blends athleticism with artistry. Edward Villella, the trailblazing American ballet dancer who reshaped the role of men in ballet, shares the space with his wife, Linda Carbonetto Villella, a former Canadian figure skating champion. Now listed for $2.75 million with the Blumstein Team at Corcoran, this historic home is as compelling as the lives it sheltered. 

      Villella’s impressive dance career includes roles as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, a muse to George Balanchine, and the star of iconic works like Prodigal Son and Rubies. He performed at JFK’s inauguration, earned the National Medal of Arts and Kennedy Center Honors, and later founded the Miami City Ballet, turning it into a powerhouse company. Meanwhile, Carbonetto made her mark on ice, winning the Canadian national figure skating championship in 1969 and competing in the 1968 Winter Olympics before transitioning to professional skating and later nurturing ballet talent at the Miami City Ballet School.  

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      The beautifully preserved townhouse blends early 20th-century charm with period details across five floors.

      Real Estate Production Network; The Blumstein Team at Corcoran

      The townhouse, originally designed as a two-family home but now a singular residence, spans roughly 3,800 square feet across five floors. Walking inside, you’re met with period details that anchor the home in its early 20th-century roots: antique doors, wrought iron railings, hardwood floors, and lofty ceilings create a warm, timeless atmosphere. It’s got three bedrooms and three full baths, with two wood-burning fireplaces for cozy evenings in.

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      The dining room features inlaid parquet and a wood-burning fireplace.

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      The primary suite is a standout: a bay window bathes the room in natural light, while a dressing area and walk-in closet provide ample space. The bathroom leans into luxury with a spa-like vibe, complete with a steam shower and a jacuzzi tub wrapped in marble and copper finishes—a perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether rehearsing a pas de deux or trying on clothes at Bergdorf’s.

      The kitchen is bright and inviting, with a balcony that opens to the backyard and plenty of space for casual meals or entertaining. A finished basement adds even more versatility, featuring a wet bar, wine cellar, and direct access to the deep private garden—a rare gem in the city. Modern conveniences like central air conditioning, gas heating, and laundry hookups on multiple floors keep day-to-day life comfortable and effortless. 

      Click here to see more photos of the Hamilton Heights townhouse. 

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      Abby Montanez

      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Fashion Designer Lela Rose Puts Her Whimsical N.Y.C. Triplex on the Market for $10.8 Million

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      A newly listed triplex maisonette in the heart of Tribeca was made for fashionistas—quite literally.

      The $10.8 million condo is being brought to market by the fashion designer Lela Rose. Stocked in high-end stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, Rose has dressed numerous celebs, from Anne Hathaway to Gwyneth Paltrow. Her five-bedroom, 5.5-bath abode is clearly suited for a creative, with showstopping amenities that you’re unlikely to find in many New York City apartments. Richard Orenstein at Brown Harris Stevens holds the listing.

      Tables rise from the floor and drop from the ceiling of the bamboo platform.

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      A private street entrance leads you into the 6,000-square-foot residence, where you land in the formal living room, with 16-foot ceilings and grand gallery walls for showing off your art. Adjacent is a bamboo platform with a wet bar, where Rose carries out her “dinner theater”: Mechanized glass dining tables drop from the ceiling and rise from the floor, with space for up to 68 guests. For meals during which you’re not trying to make such a statement, a more standard dining area sits just off the stainless-steel chef’s kitchen.

      Past a small lounge area, a sculptural staircase takes you up and down to the sleeping quarters. The primary suite is situated on the middle level, where the bedroom spills out to a private decked terrace. An office sits on the opposite side of the deck, and there’s a massive closet lined with red carpet. Rose is a fashion designer to the stars, after all.

      A tequila tasting room is found on the lower level of the unit.

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      Two additional bedrooms are found on the upper level, and a guest suite occupies the lower level. Down here, there’s also a playroom for kids and a temperature-controlled tequila tasting room for adults. If you’re moving in with any furry friends, there’s a whimsical dog elevator to boot—Rose’s dog couldn’t do all the stairs.

      As someone who makes a living off of her taste, Rose has certainly imbued her signature style into her home. That’s a common theme when designers and their associates bring their residences to market, and we get a peek at their personal preferences when it comes to everyday living. Last month, for example, Valentino cofounder Giancarlo Giammetti listed his $17.5 million Manhattan penthouse. With a bedroom blanketed in leopard-print carpet, the unit felt quite befitting of the Italian businessman.

      Click here to see all the images of Lela Rose’s Tribeca triplex.

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      Tori Latham

      Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter. When not…

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      Tom Clancy’s Widow Just Dropped $21.5 Million on a 3-Story Penthouse in Lower Manhattan

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      The case is solved! Turns out the mystery buyer who recently doled out $21.5 million for a snazzy triplex penthouse at 108 Leonard in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood is Alexandra Clancy, the widow of the late bestselling author Tom Clancy, who penned numerous spy thrillers ranging from The Hunt for Red October to Patriot Games. Elena Sarkissian of Douglas Elliman held the listing, with Dora Abril of Douglas Elliman repping the buyer.

      Records show the seller was the building’s developer, Elad Group, which restored and transformed the former New York Life Insurance Company building known as the Clock Tower into luxury condos in 2018 in collaboration with the hospitality design firm Jeffrey Beers International. First listed in spring 2022 at around $24.5 million, the property was scooped up by Clancy in early June at a substantial discount.

      A ballroom-sized great room notched into the building’s northeast corner holds living and dining areas.

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      Originally designed by the architect Griffith Thomas and completed in 1870, the building was expanded two decades later by the legendary firm McKim, Mead & White. The ornately embellished block-long structure, which has housed notable past and present residents the likes of music industry titan Clive Davis and A-list couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a New York City landmark in the 1980s.

      Spread across the top three floors of the 16-story Italian Renaissance Revival structure, Clancy’s light-filled aerie, dubbed the Crown Penthouse, comes with five bedrooms and seven baths. Roughly 6,200 square feet of modern living space accessible via an internal staircase and elevator boasts chevron-patterned oak floors, 15-foot ceilings, and large arched windows throughout. A trio of outdoor terraces spanning a combined 2,200 square feet also provides sweeping views of the Empire State and Municipal buildings, City Hall, the East River, and the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and George Washington bridges.

      The spacious glass-lined media and recreation room is equipped with a wet bar and its own terrace.

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      In addition to a 1,000-square-foot great room anchored by a striking marble fireplace, other highlights include an eat-in kitchen sporting custom Scavolini cabinetry, a marble waterfall-edge island, top-notch Miele appliances, and a 100-bottle wine fridge. There’s also a wet bar-equipped media/recreation room, plus a fireside primary suite that occupies the entire top floor and has a mini-kitchenette, separate sitting room, and dual walk-in closets and baths.

      As for the monthly maintenance fee, Clancy will pay a hefty $10,427 per month for the privilege of living in the building, where its many premium benefits include a valet-serviced drive-in motor reception court and a 20,000-square-foot wellness area featuring a 75-foot lap pool and fitness center. Also available are a wine cellar with a private dining room and cabana lounges sprinkled amid rooftop gardens.

      The primary bedroom opens to a wraparound terrace with views of 108 Leonard’s copper-clad cupola.

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      The daughter of J. Bruce Llewellyn, a Harlem-born entrepreneur who was worth about $170 million upon his death in 2010, Alexandra Clancy worked as a TV news reporter before marrying Tom Clancy in 1999. After Tom Clancy’s death in 2013 at age 66, she was embroiled in lawsuits over the author’s $83 million estate, both with his first wife Wanda and her four children, as well as his second wife Alexandra Marie Llewellyn Clancy.

      Included among Tom Clancy’s assets were shares of the Baltimore Orioles and recurring royalties and rights related to his most famous character, Jack Ryan. There was also a 400-acre Chesapeake Bay estate that Alexandra Clancy received and then sold in 2020 for nearly $5 million, much less than its $6.2 million asking price.

      Click here for more photos of the Tribeca residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Art Dealer Barbara Gladstone’s Elegant Manhattan Row House Lists for $12 Million

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      Less than a year after Barbara Gladstone passed away at age 89, the influential art dealer’s longtime New York City home has popped up for sale, asking a brushstroke under $12 million. As first reported by The New York Times, she acquired the historic brick Greek-Revival row house in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood in 2011 for $6.3 million and then spent the next couple of years revamping the place. Scott Hustis and Mark Jovanovic of Paradigm Advisory at Compass share the listing.

      A visionary gallerist whose roster of contemporary artists through the years included Robert Rauschenberg, Keith Haring, Elizabeth Murray, and Jenny Holzer, the native New Yorker started her business in 1980 in a space on 57th Street that was “the size of a shoebox” and had a monthly rent of $700. Today, her eponymous dealership continues to operate out of three locations in New York, as well as branches in Los Angeles, Brussels, and Seoul.

      The open-plan parlor level includes two sitting rooms on either end of a formal dining area.

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      Originally built in 1841 and extensively renovated during her tenure in collaboration with her friend and architect, Annabelle Selldorf, the four-level structure clocks in at 21 feet wide. Five bedrooms and an equal number of baths are sprawled across nearly 4,400 square feet of modern and refined living space boasting white oak floors and Venetian plaster walls throughout, with all floors accessible via an elevator and a sculptural sky-lit staircase sporting blackened metal railings.

      Touted in marketing materials as the “perfect city home,” the garden level is highlighted by a mudroom with a secondary outside entrance, an en suite bedroom, and a powder room. At the back, the sizable eat-in kitchen features Carrara marble countertops, a professional-grade Viking range, double Miele ovens, and separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units. There’s also a butler’s pantry and a laundry room, while French doors spill out to a Piet Oudolf-designed garden.

      A particularly eye-catching central curving staircase travels to all levels of the four-story residence.

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      Holding court on the second floor is the main entry vestibule, which opens into an open-plan great room that stretches the full depth of the house. At the front, overlooking the street, is a sitting area. A formal dining area beyond connects to another sitting room brandishing a wood-burning fireplace and a balcony with access to the garden below. 

      Occupying the entire third level is a primary suite boasting a second wood-burning fireplace, a balcony, a dressing room, and a stone-clad bath equipped with radiant-heated floors, a soaking tub, and a steam shower, plus an office and a wet bar. The top floor has another en suite bedroom and a gym, while the basement is currently used for storage.

      Per the Times, the house was a showcase for Gladstone’s extensive personal collection of works by artists from Andy Warhol to Rudolf Stingel. A dozen pieces from her portfolio recently auctioned by Sotheby’s brought in a total of $18.5 million, with more art and furnishings expected to be sold privately or at a later auction. At the time of her death, she also owned a home on the east end of Long Island that is also on the market.Click here for more photos of the Chelsea residence.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Valentino Cofounder Giancarlo Giammetti Just Listed His Manhattan Penthouse for $17.5 Million

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      Giancarlo Giammetti, co-founder of the venerable fashion house Valentino, is parting ways with his stylishly appointed penthouse just blocks from New York’s Central Park.

      Situated on the 54th floor of One Beacon Court, where Beyoncé once owned a place, the three-bedroom, three-bath spread was a collaboration between Giammetti and the renowned French interior designer Jacques Grange. The two worked together to compose an art-filled home that complemented the panoramic views visible through the aerie’s 40 floor-to-ceiling windows. While he’s lived in the penthouse for more than a decade, Giammetti is now listing it for $17.5 million with Allison Bandier Koffman and Juliette Janssens of Sotheby’s International Realty—East Side Manhattan Brokerage and Martha Kramer of Brown Harris Stevens.

      “It’s incredible how much I discover every time I approach the windows,” Giammetti told Architectural Digest back in 2013. “Unless it’s bad weather—then I’m in a gray cloud.” Due to the vast amounts of glass, Giammetti has used the home’s limited wall space to display works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, David Hockney, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. 

      Leopard-print flooring adorns the primary bedroom.

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      The front-corner unit, which has three different entrances for guests and staff, opens into a rectangular entry gallery. The corner living room opens up to the library and the dining room, with the full sweep of space measuring in at 77 feet long. Here, Grange covered the floor-to-ceiling columns that break up the windows with Indian mica, adding charcoal and brass tones to the airy expanse.

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      “I love rooms with a darker feeling,” Giammetti said. “New York is a city of light and views, but I wanted a compromise between that openness and my love of warmer, darker tones. I would describe the look of the apartment as chiaroscuro, with rich browns and gold accents.”

      The views from the 54th floor encompass Central Park and the Upper East Side.

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      The modern kitchen has been outfitted by the German manufacturer Poggenpohl, and there’s a breakfast room for more casual meals. The primary bedroom, with leopard print covering the floors, is paired with a marble-encrusted spa bath and a custom dressing room. The two additional bedrooms are located in a separate wing, and each has its own ensuite bathroom. A powder room and a laundry room complete the abode.

      The 83-year-old Giammetti met Valentino Garavani in 1960, and the two founded the Valentino label that same year. Giammetti left the company in 2007, but he’s remained close with Garavani, now in his 90s, and the two created the Valentino Garavani Foundation in 2017.

      Click here to see all the photos of the glamorous Manhattan aerie.

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      Tori Latham

      Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter. When not…

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      William Randolph Hearst’s Mistress Called This N.Y.C. Duplex Home. Now It Can Be Yours for $26 Million.

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      As the story goes, publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst and his longtime paramour Marion Davies initially met in the early 1900s when he saw the striking young blonde performing as part of the chorus line in the Ziegfeld Follies. Though he was more than twice her age and married at the time, they began a 34-year relationship that lasted until his death in 1951.

      Wielding his influence and substantial wealth, Hearst not only helped Davies become a popular actress known for her comedic wit, but he also scooped up a luxe New York City apartment hotel where he commissioned a swanky 11-room residence for her that he called “nothing less than a palace fit for a movie queen.” Now that Park Avenue pad has just popped up on the market for the first time in the 21st century at $26 million, with Michael Kotler of Douglas Elliman holding the listing.

      A handsome bookshelf-lined library/office with a view sits off the 45-foot-long great room.

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      Sited within the 42-story Ritz Tower residential co-op built in the mid-1920s by newspaper editor/real estate investor Arthur Brisbane and designed by noted architect Emery Roth, the 19th and 20th floor unit has four bedrooms and a matching number of baths in two levels of opulent living space outfitted with pegged oak floors, stained-glass windows, doors from an ancient monastery, and a wraparound terrace offering picturesque views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park.

      A private elevator opens into a white marble entry foyer, which leads to a voluminous 45-foot-long great room boasting a hand-painted ceiling culled from a Venetian palace, as well as a Juliet balcony, a seating alcove warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, and access to the expansive terrace. A walnut-clad office/library on one side of the great room leads via a hallway to a powder room, a den/media room, and an en suite bedroom. A door on the other side connects to a formal dining room and a bright, white kitchen equipped with newer appliances and a breakfast nook, plus an adjoining laundry room.

      The formal dining room features stained-glass windows and a tented ceiling treatment.

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      RELATED: Abraham Lincoln’s Granddaughter Lived in This N.Y.C. Townhouse. Now It Can Be Yours for $10.5 Million.

      Upstairs, a gallery hallway overlooking the great room below leads to a private wing hosting a primary bedroom sporting a wall of closets, as well as a spacious tiled bath with a built-in soaking tub and a separate shower. Two additional bedrooms in an opposite wing include one with its own bath and another with a large walk-in closet, and there’s also a second full bath and a pear wood-paneled den/study holding court in between.

      A whopping $20,381 monthly maintenance fee allows the new owner to take advantage of numerous hotel-like amenities that encompass a 24-hour doorman and concierge, housekeeping and room service, a conference room, and exercise facilities. An added bonus: Some of the furnishings are also included in the sale, including a century-old Agra carpet, Regency-era tables, and a 10-foot Vanderbilt clock.

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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      Folk Singer Peter Yarrow’s N.Y.C. Duplex Just Listed for $4.4 Million

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      It might not be by the sea, in a land called Honah Lee, but a New York City apartment long owned by the late folk musician Peter Yarrow has just popped up for sale in Manhattan. The co-writer and singer of the heartwarming tune Puff, the Magic Dragon‘s home on the Upper West Side hasn’t been on the market for over 40 years. The asking price is a dash over $4.4 million, with the listing held by Michael Graves of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

      The guitarist and vocalist—one-third of the popular 1960s group Peter, Paul and Mary with Mary Travers and Noel Paul Stookey—acquired the loft-style duplex in the early 1980s. Sited on two floors within a 14-story pre-war co-op known as the Sixty-Seventh Street Studio Building, the unit offers three bedrooms and three baths spread across carefully restored living space adorned with textured plaster walls and ceilings, plus cast-iron sinks and vintage light fixtures.

      The formal dining room flows to a kitchen sporting the original vaulted firebrick ceiling.

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      Other highlights include an elevator landing that opens into a lower-level entry gallery. From there, a double-height great room that was used by Yarrow for music rehearsals and special events has a wood-burning fireplace with a carved stone mantel and a large window overlooking city views. French doors open to reveal a formal dining room, which connects to a kitchen boasting the original barrel-vaulted firebrick ceiling, terracotta tile floors, custom oak cabinetry, an eat-in island, and stainless appliances.

      Elsewhere is a former “penthouse” sleeping room that’s been converted into a small office. An upstairs primary bedroom with north and south exposures hosts a glass-paneled area that looks down onto the great room, as well as a separate office/den and bath. Two additional guest bedrooms with access to full baths are divided between the upper and lower floors, and a $7,589 monthly maintenance fee also gives the new owner access to a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, a shared rooftop terrace, and basement storage space.

      Yarrow (far left) performed with Mary Travers and Noel Paul Stookey as part of the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary.

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      A New York native, Yarrow passed away earlier this year at age 86 from bladder cancer, which he had battled for the past few years. Per The New York Times, he split singing duties equally on many of Peter, Paul and Mary’s recordings. But the tenor also had some prominent lead vocals, fronting well-known group recordings such as Puff, the Magic Dragon, Day Is Done, and The Great Mandala, all of which he either wrote or co-wrote. Puff became a No. 2 Billboard hit, while Day Is Done broke into the Top 20.

      “I believe folk music has had a positive effect on the decency, humanity and empathy of society,” he told Reuters in 2008. “Peter, Paul, and Mary had a huge audience, some of whom did not agree with our politics. But they were touched by the human essence of our songs.”

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      Wendy Bowman

      Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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