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      Hedge Funder George Hall’s Manhattan Townhouse Hits the Market Again at a Discounted $25 Million

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      A stately townhouse on New York City’s Upper East Side has once again surfaced for sale. Tucked away in the Lenox Hill neighborhood, just steps from Fifth Avenue and Central Park, the sprawling brick and limestone residence is now listed for a speck under $25 million—or a hefty $12.5 million less than its owner, hedge fund mogul George E. Hall, first wanted for the place back in 2017.

      The founder and CEO of Clinton Group, a Manhattan-based investment firm that managed approximately $6 billion in capital in 2016, purchased the classic Neo-Federal mansion for $11.5 million in 2002. So, despite the significant reduction, he still stands to make an impressive profit if the place sells for anywhere close to its current asking price.

      A sitting room is the perfect spot for enjoying cocktails before or after dinner.

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      Built and designed in 1887 by architect John H. Duncan—designer of Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park, and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza—the six-story structure clocks in at 25 feet wide, and features seven bedrooms and an equal number of baths in 12,000 square feet of elegant living space boasting rich hardwood floors, decorative ceilings, several wood-burning fireplaces and an elevator to all levels.

      Touted in marketing materials as “a piece of New York’s historic Gold Coast,” the property is highlighted by a parlor level hosting a formal living room equipped with an ornate fireplace and wet bar, as well as a lounge area and gilded powder room adorned with a custom pink marble vanity.

      An expansive north-facing living room boasts a fireplace and wall of windows.

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      A chandelier-topped dining room on the parlor level features a butler’s pantry and service staircase leading to a garden-level kitchen, which is outfitted with checkerboard tile floors, an eat-in island, top-tier stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry, breakfast nook and access to a backyard garden; and tucked away on the third floor is a wood-paneled library warmed by a fireplace, and sporting a bar bedecked with polished black-and-white marble countertops complemented by crystal cabinetry.

      A wallpapered formal dining room has a butler’s pantry and service stairs leading to the main kitchen below.

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      Occupying the entire fourth floor is a plush primary bedroom that comes complete with yet another fireplace and a sky-lit sunroom that connects to an expansive terrace, along with a dressing room, two walk-in closets, and luxe marble-clad bath hosting dual vanities, a soaking tub and separate shower.

      Rounding out the listing, which is held by Matt Bajek, Tiana Taylor and Eddie Feltes Shapiro of NestSeekers International, is a fifth-floor media/playroom, an office, staff quarters and a full basement with its own entrance. More

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      The Manhattan Apartment of Late Fashion Editor Grace Mirabella Sells for Close to Its $2.2 Million Asking Price

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      The Manhattan apartment of late and influential fashion editor Grace Mirabella, on the eighth floor of one of Park Avenue’s most dapper white glove cooperative apartment houses, has been sold for close to its $2.195 million asking price after about six months on the market. 

      Mirabella served as editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine from 1971 to 1988—after Diana Vreeland and before Anna Wintour—where she showcased designs from Halston and Saint Laurent and championed photographers like Helmut Newton and Richard Avedon. As the story goes, she found out from news reports that she was axed from Vogue in 1988. She soon launched her own fashion magazine, Mirabella, which was backed financially by Rupert Murdoch and targeted women in their 30s and 40s. Mirabella left the magazine in 1996, and the publication folded in 2000.

      The low-key editrix purchased the roughly 2,200-square-foot, eighth-floor co-operative unit in 2003, about two years after the death of her husband, Dr. William Cahan, a surgeon and staunch anti-smoking advocate, and the same year that she sold a townhouse on East 62nd Street for $3.5 million. Mirabella lived in the Park Avenue apartment until she died in December of 2021, when she was 92 years old. 

      The 2,200-square-foot, two-bedroom apartment includes a small library with bespoke built-ins.

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      Mirabella championed no-nonsense, affordable fashion, but for her two-bedroom Park Avenue pad, she accessorized with a bit more elegance and glamour. The entrance gallery is dressed up with a quartet of fluted columns, a wood floor painted with an elaborate pattern, and a delicate ceiling mural that depicts birds in flight against a cloudy sky. The almost 28-foot-long living room features herringbone parquet and a carved marble fireplace reminiscent of a Parisian chateau, while the original dining room has been divided to accommodate both a dining space and a petite library wrapped in burled wood built-ins.

      There are two ample bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, while a pint-sized den, less than seven feet wide, has a third ensuite bath. The kitchen has been updated but is a bit out of fashion style-wise.

      Mirabella’s apartment, with maintenance charges of just over $3,800 per month, was co-listed with Martha Kramer of Brown Harris Stevens and Josh Wesoky of Compass. Coldwell Banker Warburg agent Jane Katz represented the buyer.

      480 Park Avenue stands 21 stories tall at the corner of East 58th Street, just two blocks from Central Park. Designed by vaunted architect Emery Roth in 1929, it boasts one of the grandest lobbies in all of Manhattan, according to City Realty. Apartments boast 10-foot ceilings, fireplaces, service entries, and semi-private elevator landings. The distinguished building originally offered residents maid and butler service, as well as a private restaurant, and though those amenities are long gone, residents today are treated to doorman services, a gym, and a landscaped roof terrace.

      Click here for more photos of Grace Mirabella’s Home.

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      Goodnight and Goodbye. Joe Jonas Just Put His $6 Million Manhattan Apartment Back on the Market

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      Months after Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner sold their Miami mansion and announced their split, the pop star singer has hoisted his New York City home onto the market. And the walls are definitely crying.  

      Per the New York Post, Jonas has relisted his Nolita condo for just shy of $6 million. The Camp Rock star, who filed for divorce from the Game of Thrones actress in October, originally bought the pad back in March 2018 for $5.6 million. A year later, the former couple secretly eloped at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. 

      Joe Jonas is selling the Manhattan condo he originally bought in 2018.

      According to the tabloid newspaper, Jonas had no takers when he first listed his residence for $6.5 million in 2020. Since then, the apartment has been taken on and off the market, but hey, maybe the price chop will help it sell. In any case, the abode is nestled within an eight-story boutique condo built in 2015 and comprised of only 11 units. It features a 24-hour doorman and a shared rooftop.  

      The apartment features a chef’s kitchen that’s equipped with Miele appliances and marble counters.

      The approximately 2,900-square-foot home is accessed by a keyed elevator that opens to a private foyer. The open-plan abode is kitted out with custom oak floors, and in the kitchen, you’ll find SieMatic cabinetry, marble counters, and top-of-the-line Miele appliances. Altogether, the loft-like home comprises three bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a 1,450-square-foot landscaped terrace off the primary suite.

      The primary suite has its own private outdoor terrace.

      The Jonas Brothers band member and his soon-to-be ex-wife owned a number of homes together before their highly publicized separation. In 2019, the pair splashed out $14.1 million on an Encino mansion they sold in 2021 for a hefty $15.2 million. That same year, they dropped $11 million on a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired property in Miami, which they profitably offloaded earlier this year for $15 million.  

      It was also reported by The London Evening Standard that the now estranged duo was preparing to purchase a country house in the U.K. prior to their abrupt divorce. According to court filings, Jonas and Turner entered into a contract to buy an estate near the Thames River in rural Oxfordshire, England. The deal was supposed to be finalized in December; however, it’s currently unclear if either party will be moving across the pond.  

      Carl Gambino of The Gambino Group at Compass and Adam Modlin of Modlin Group hold the listing. 

      Click here to see all the photos of Joe Jonas’s New York City apartment.   More

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      Kendrick Lamar Just Dropped $8.6 Million on 3-Floor Penthouse in Brooklyn

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      There’s nothing humble about Kendrick Lamar’s new home. 

      The Swimming Pools rapper has just splashed out a cool $8.6 million for a three-floor penthouse in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Heights triplex, which was originally listed for $8.9 million, is positioned atop Pierhouse, a 10-story apartment building that, per The New York Post, counts Ed Sheeran, Matt Damon, and Amy Schumer among its A-list residents. The Post also revealed that the hip-hop hitmaker was previously shopping around the Quay Tower in Brooklyn Heights and Olympia in Dumbo before deciding on 90 Furman Street.  

      When it comes to Kung-Fu Kenny’s 3,140-square-foot pied-à-terre, the property features four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a whopping 2,000 square feet of outdoor space spread over two levels, including a private rooftop that overlooks the East River, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and lower Manhattan. Some of the standout features of the townhouse-style condo are its soaring 18-foot ceilings, reclaimed heartwood pine floors, and walls of floor-to-ceiling windows.  

      Kendrick Lamar just nabbed a triplex penthouse at a celeb-loved apartment building in Brooklyn.

      Elsewhere, the kitchen is decked out with top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances, swanky Calacatta Tucci marble counters, and solid American walnut cabinets. Of course, the 17-time Grammy Award-winner will have access to all of the development’s amenities too. These include 24-hour concierge services, a fitness center, and a meditation studio. Residents of Pierhouse are also able to enjoy a slate of perks, such as a rooftop swimming pool and bar, provided by the adjacent 1 Hotel.  

      The rapper’s new pad has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the East River and lower Manhattan skyline.

      King Kendrick’s latest New York City purchase joins the celebrated musician’s robust real estate portfolio. Most recently, in 2022, he dropped a hefty $15.9 million on a house in the Bel-Air area of Los Angeles. The 8,000-square-foot estate was originally built in the 1950s by architect Edward Fickett—who was also a consultant to President Dwight D. Eisenhower—and features seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and enviable extras like a swimming pool, a 4K movie theater, a gym, and a wine cellar.  

      The Pulitzer Prize-winning singer/songwriter snagged a $9.7 million mansion in Manhattan Beach in 2019, and the year before, he ponied up $2.6 million for an investment property in Calabasas. His first purchase, however, was a modest four-bedroom abode that he bought in Eastvale in 2014.

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      Two Decades After His Death, Actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr.’s Park Avenue Apartment Finally Surfaces on the Market

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      More than two decades after he passed away at age 90. the onetime Upper East Side outpost of actor, producer and decorated WWII naval officer Douglas Fairbanks Jr. has popped up for sale. Found in Park Avenue’s 1920s Beekman building, just minutes from Central Park, it’s now available with a $1.75 million price tag.

      Resting on the sixth floor of the George F. Pelham-designed complex—and described as an “iconic residence reflecting a bygone era of glamor and sophistication” in the listing held by Pamela Marcus and Amy Goldberger of Compass—the apartment is currently owned by Fairbanks Jr.’s widow Vera Shelton, and features three bedrooms and an equal number of baths in 2,100 square feet of colorfully hued living space spread across two combined units.

      Photographs recall Fairbanks Jr.’s time spent with various celebrities.

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      Renovated during Fairbanks Jr.’s tenure by architect Benjamin Huntington and English designer Jane Churchill, the premises are accessed via a high-ceilinged entry foyer adorned with herringbone wood floors. From there, a living room bathed in yellow hearkens to year’s past when the film legend was said to have entertained the likes of Sir Laurence Olivier, Rex Harrison, Bobby Short and the Duke of Wellington.

      From left to right: a dining nook and the primary bath.

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      Other highlights include a green bookshelf-clad library that has pocket doors leading to an adjacent room sporting a marble fireplace imported from England, Sisal carpet, built-in cabinetry, “tilt-and-turn” windows and an adjoining bath, as well as a kitchen with newer appliances and plenty of storage. Sequestered in its own wing is the primary bedroom suite, which offers plenty of room for a desk and cozy sitting area, plus dual walk-in closets and a windowed bath.

      The light-filled primary bedroom suite features dual walk-in closets and a windowed bath.

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      The new owner will pay a hefty $9,369 monthly maintenance fee for building amenities, which include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, new fitness center, housekeeping services and two storage cages. Subletting also is permitted, with an assessment fee of $1,103 ending in January 2024.

      The only son of silent-screen swashbuckling hero Douglas Fairbanks and Anna Beth Sully, the daughter of wealthy industrialist Daniel J. Sully, the New York native was probably best known for starring in films such as The Prisoner of Zenda, Gunga Din and The Corsican Brothers. He made his final 1981 movie appearance alongside Fred Astaire in Ghost Story. More

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      Menswear Mogul Mortimer Levitt’s Manhattan Townhouse Hits the Market for $12.5 Million

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      Fashion businessman Mortimer Levitt built a menswear empire, so it’s no surprise his former Manhattan townhouse is bursting with style.  

      The home of the late clothier has been hoisted onto the market, listed for $12.5 million with Ian Slater and Alex Antigua of Compass. The palatial Upper East Side pad sits down the block from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park. Originally built in 1910, the 113-year-old property spans five stories and measures a whopping 5,737 square feet. In case you were looking for something bigger (and taller), the spread also comes with an extra 2,200 square feet of unused air rights—so the sky’s really the limit. 

      The late Mortimer Levitt’s New York City townhouse is up for sale.

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      Altogether, the abode comprises six or potentially seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two powder rooms. Everything about the place feels inviting, from its soaring 12-foot ceilings, arched windows, and stately fireplaces. On the garden level, you’ll find a large chef’s kitchen, a butler’s pantry, and a formal dining room. One of the standout perks here is that you’ll have access to a private garden. Upstairs, the parlor floor is flooded with sunlight and would be perfect for throwing a chic soirée. In fact, according to the Washington Post, Levitt and his wife, Mimi, used to host musicals at this very townhouse. 

      The five-story townhouse was originally built in 1910 and features arched windows and stately fireplaces.

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      Levitt, who established the Custom Shop in 1937, died in 2005 at the age of 98 at his home in Connecticut. The business had over 60 branches before he sold it in 1997 and was best known for creating made-to-measure shirts that were sported by celebs, business execs, and political figures alike. In addition to having a passion for fashion, Levitt was also the founder of the Manhattan Theatre Club and chairman of the board of Young Concert Artists for over 25 years. 

      Click here to see all the photos of Mortimer Levitt’s former Manhattan townhouse.  

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      Bad Bunny Is Renting This Swanky N.Y.C. Penthouse for $150,000 a Month

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      Bad Bunny is officially a New Yorker.  

      Originally from Puerto Rico, the Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is renting an ultra-swanky penthouse in Chelsea for a whopping $150,000 per month, the New York Post first reported. Spanning an impressive 4,552 square feet, the apartment sports four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The palatial pad is matched with 4,593 square feet of patio space, which includes a private 32-foot lap pool, an outdoor kitchen, and multiple seating areas.  

      Last listed for $18.5 million with Chase Landow and Ryan Serhant of Serhant, the airy abode is expected to have its streaming debut next year when it airs on the broker’s new Netflix series, The Post reported. For now, we’ll walk you through what’s inside. The apartment is decked out with oak flooring, custom wood paneling, and soaring 12-foot ceilings. Of course, living high above the Big Apple also comes with the benefit of picturesque city views, courtesy of the home’s sliding glass walls.

      Bad Bunny is renting a New York City penthouse for $150,000 per month.

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      Entered via a key-lock elevator, the condo opens up to a windowed gallery and leads into an open living room, library, and south-facing terrace. The library comprises a super sleek, sculptural staircase straight to the sprawling rooftop. Back on the main floor, you’ll find a dining room and an eat-in kitchen. The latter is kitted out with custom Molteni cabinets, stainless steel counters, terrazzo floors, and top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances. 

      The four-bedroom apartment in Chelsea over looks the city and features a 32-foot lap pool.

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      Other standout features include the primary suite. The bedroom is undeniably worthy of a global superstar with dual walk-in closets and a private balcony. The en-suite bath is equally impressive. Think giant slabs of marble, heated floors, an oil-finished oak vanity, and a soaking tub. While Bad Bunny may be spending more time in the concrete jungle, the Latin artist also owns property in San Juan, Miami, and Los Angeles. Earlier this year, he dropped $8.8 million on a Hollywood Hills mansion.  

      Click here to see all the photos of Bad Bunny’s N.Y.C. penthouse. 

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      Late Fashion Designer Oleg Cassini’s Manhattan Home Hits the Market for $14 Million

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      It’s been more than 50 years since Oleg Cassini’s Manhattan home was last on the market. Now, the late fashion designer’s elegant townhouse can be yours for a cool $14 million.  

      The lavish Gramercy Park abode, also known as the Joseph B. Thomas House, is one of New York City’s last remaining architecturally significant townhouses up for private sale, Bloomberg first reported. Dating back to the 17th century, the home was originally built in Amsterdam, and in 1845, it was dismantled and shipped to the Upper West Side. The home was moved again in 1910 to its coveted spot on East 19th Street, where it was completed by British architect Frederick J. Sterner.

      Late designer Oleg Cassini’s N.Y.C. townhouse is up for sale.

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      Sporting a Gothic style, the five-story dwelling is “somewhere in the middle of a castle, a mansion, a townhouse, and a church or synagogue,” Compass agent Jim St. André, who holds the listing together with colleague Peter Gordenstein, told Bloomberg. Outside, you’ll find gargoyles on the façade, along with stained-glass windows and decorative stone inlays. Internally, the aesthetic continues with a soaring seven-foot fireplace, dark wood paneling, and ornate plasterwork. 

      The massive foyer is decked out with Flemish-patterned stone flooring, while the two-story great room features a barrel-vaulted ceiling. From here, you can step into a stunning, sun-drenched solarium. Altogether, the 7,000-square-foot property comprises six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a gourmet chef’s kitchen with a dumbwaiter, a formal dining room, and a wine cellar.

      The century-old home has tons of Gothic details like stained-glass windows

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      Cassini, best known as a dressmaker for Jackie Kennedy, died from a stroke in 2006. Following his passing, the townhouse became the subject of a bitter estate dispute between his widow and grandchildren. The current owners, who bought the palatial pad at auction for $5 million last year, chose to rehab some of the existing elements before deciding to sell. “Someone will walk in the door, feel a connection to the property, and want to use or rehabilitate and restore what’s here,” added St. André.

      Click here to see all the photos of Oleg Cassini’s Manhattan townhouse. 

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