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    Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s Longtime Townhouse in N.Y.C. Hits the Market for $9.75 Million

    Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s longtime New York City residence in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan has popped up for sale.

    The married entertainment industry veterans—she an award-winning TV and film actress probably best known for her roles in My So-Called Life, Romeo + Juliet, Homeland, and Fleishman Is in Trouble, and he a fellow actor who’s appeared in Black Hawk Down, the TV adaptation of David Copperfield, and Hannibal—are asking just under $9.8 million for the Greek Revival townhouse they picked up for $6.8 million over a decade ago, back in late 2012.

    The townhouse’s striking wood and metal staircase boasts a woven leather railing.

    Alejandro Leon/DD Reps

    RELATED: One of New York’s Grandest Gilded Age Mansions Lists for $65 Million

    Originally built in the 1880s and extensively renovated during the couple’s tenure by BKSK Architects partner Joan Krevlin, who subsequently earned an American Architecture Prize for interior design, the red brick and wood-accented structure features four bedrooms and five baths spread across a little more than 3,800 square feet of living space on five levels. There’s also a trio of outdoor spaces.

    Touted in marketing materials as a “really happy, romantic, special place,” the first floor is highlighted by an entry foyer/mudroom that has floor-to-ceiling double doors opening to a large coat closet, a powder room, and an office that can be closed off with folding doors. From there, a fireside living and dining area resting beneath an 11-foot ceiling connects to the kitchen, which is outfitted with a glass-block ceiling, top-tier Miele appliances, and a glass wall that spills out to an al fresco dining space.

    A bank of pocket doors allow the office space, where Danes keeps one of her three Emmys, to be concealed from public view.

    Alejandro Leon/DD Reps

    A dark wood and metal staircase with a woven leather railing heads to the second floor, which is spotlighted by a den/media room displaying a fireplace, built-in bookcases, and a wet bar equipped with a fridge and dishwasher. Rotating glass doors lead out to a trellis-shaded terrace, and elsewhere is a guest bedroom with a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and access to a full bath.

    On the third level are two more bedrooms, each with their own bath and closet, while the entire floor above is occupied by a luxe primary suite boasting bespoke closets, as well as a bath with dual vanities, a fireplace, a glass-encased steam shower, and a clawfoot soaking tub. Steps just outside the primary bedroom ascend to an entertainment-ready roof deck, which has an outdoor kitchen with an Ooni Koda pizza oven, a garden, an electric retractable awning, and views of One World Trade Center.

    The roof deck has a garden-laced dining spot and an outdoor kitchen.

    Alejandro Leon/DD Reps

    RELATED: Katharine Hepburn’s Longtime N.YC. Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.2 Million

    Rounding out the listing, which is held by Tamer Howard of Corcoran, is a finished basement hosting a wine cellar, laundry facilities, and a cedar-lined closet for garment storage, plus high-tech temperature control, security cameras, and Sonos sound systems.

    Per The New York Times, which first reported the listing, native New Yorker Danes and her British-born husband Dancy have decided to sell because they need more space for their three children and frequent family guests. The couple doesn’t plan to go far, preferring to stay in the downtown area of New York.

    Click here for more photos of Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s Manhattan townhouse.

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    Hilary Swank’s Manhattan Condo Lands on the Market for $6.6 Million

    Dining hotspots like Le B. and Sant Ambroeus line the cobblestone streets of New York’s West Village, but the historic district is also home to a fashionable crowd of Hollywood A-listers, including the likes of two-time Oscar-winner Hilary Swank. However, it looks like the neighborhood will soon have one less Oscar-winning resident because the Colorado-based Freedom Writers star just placed her Big Apple pied-à-terre up for grabs for $6.6 million. Swank purchased the condo in 2009 for about $3.65 million, according to records, and initially tried to sell in 2022 and 2023 for $7.25 million.

    Esteemed architect Robert A.M. Stern is behind the 2009-built Superior Ink condominium development that houses the unit. Set on the 16th floor with unobstructed views of New York City landmarks like the Empire State Building and the Hudson River, the sophisticated residence measures in at 1,441 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Chris Kann and Jennifer Ireland of The Corcoran Group hold the listing.

    Reclaimed wood planks add rustic charm to the sleek, open-plan living space.

    Guillaume Gaudet

    The condo’s intimate layout features floor-to-ceiling windows and a Juliet balcony overlooking the surrounding rooftops. Details like chevron flooring, reclaimed wood accent walls, and arched window frames come into focus from the main living area. Modern appliances like a gas-range stovetop and stainless-steel oven are featured in the custom-outfitted kitchen, alongside a large island. 

    The primary bedroom isn’t particularly large but offers plush silk carpeting and breathtaking views of the West Village and beyond, too. The size is made up for with a dressing area, walk-in closet, and spa bath that includes a waterfall shower encased in glass and a soaking tub. The secondary bedroom, set across from a laundry closet, offers guests and family access to their own bath as well. The moody space, dressed in black and outfitted as a home office and study, features built-in floating shelves, modern light fixtures, and, like every other room, a stunning city view.

    The primary bedroom has a dreamy view of the Empire State Building.

    Guillaume Gaudet

    Swank’s condo is the highest two-bedroom unit in the building before the penthouse, and its new owner will gain access to the 17-story tower’s gym, yoga and Pilates studio, party room with kitchen, screening room, and bike storage room. A full-time doorman and concierge service, as well as an on-site garage with valet parking, add to the allure.

    Click here for more images of the Hilary Swank’s West Village condo.

    Guillaume Gaudet

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    179 Sullivan Street in Photos

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    James Gandolfini Once Lived in This West Village Townhouse. Now It Can be Yours for $16.5 Million

    It’s been nearly a decade since actor James Gandolfini unexpectedly died. Now, the West Village pad where The Sopranos star once lived is up for grabs.  

    Dating back to 1835, the landmarked New York City building is the only townhouse remaining on the East Side of Sullivan Street and was once the home of Wall Street financier Jay Gould. Renowned artist and sculptor Leah Poller bought the 19th-century Greek Revival mansion back in 2005 and subsequently converted it into five luxury apartments. The cleverly designed floor plans mean that the $16.5 million property could easily be turned back into a palatial single-family residence, though.

    Spanning 9,300 square feet, the abode features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and ample living space. According to the listing, Gandolfini was said to have kept the second floor as a study while he was appearing in God of Carnage on Broadway in 2009. It also offers an impressive 2,300 square feet of private outdoor space, which Manhattanites know is a rarity. 

    The townhouse comes with 2,300 square feet of private outdoor space.

    Concrete Real Estate/Ardent Property Group

    Over the years, 179 Sullivan Street has played host to other famous residents including The O.C. actress Mischa Barton, as well as screenwriter Steven Conrad, best known for The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013). 

    Thanks to Poller’s preservation efforts, the 25-foot-wide residence has held onto many of its historic details, including an original curved staircase, shutters, decorative fireplaces, and archways. On the parlor level, you’ll find soaring 13-and-a-half-foot ceilings, a one-bedroom loft, a primary bedroom complete with a glass-tiled Jacuzzi, and a private terrace. Elsewhere, each of the units is decked out with a laundry, air-conditioning, and top-of-the-line appliances.  

    The seller is artist Leah Poller, who preserved and re-designed all five floors of the residence

    Concrete Real Estate/Ardent Property Group

    Down below, the ground floor is currently operating as a medical office rental, and at the very top, the 1,250-square-foot roof can be turned into pretty much anything you can dream up. In case you’re lacking in creativity, marketing materials suggested maybe a gym, sauna, or even a recording studio. Hell, you could even go full Tony Soprano and turn it into a sky-high hangout for your crew. BYO gabagool.

    Jessica Bryant of Concrete Real Estate NYC and Valerie Zingaro of Ardent Property Group hold the listing.  

    Click here to see all the photos of 179 Sullivan Street.

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    Taylor Swift’s Hit Song ‘Cornelia Street’ Was Inspired by This N.Y.C. Townhouse. It Just Listed for $18 Million.

    In your Lover era? Well, the lyrics “I rent a place on Cornelia Street” are about to take on a whole new meaning.  

    The former West Village townhouse that inspired a hit song from Taylor Swift’s seventh studio album has just landed on the market. If you want to snag the pop star’s one-time New York City residence, it’ll run you roughly $18 million. Or, you can take a page from Tay’s book and lease the place for only $45,000 per month.  

    According to The Observer, the singer only lived in the four-bedroom apartment temporarily from 2016 to 2017 while her Tribeca penthouse was being renovated. Fans also believe it’s where her relationship with ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn began. Let’s hope that when all is said and done, potential buyers will be able to walk Cornelia Street again.  

    Taylor Swift’s former N.Y.C. townhouse on Cornelia Street just listed for $18 million or $45,000 per month.

    Al Siedman/VHT for The Corcoran Group

    Despite its 1870 origins, the carriage house feels super modern on the inside and even sports a private, drive-in garage and a 30-foot-long indoor swimming pool on the garden level. Currently, the spread spans three floors and is stacked with soaring double-height ceilings, oversized casement windows, and a rooftop terrace with a garden at the top. In the main living space, you’ll find dreamy beamed ceilings, blonde hardwood parquet floors, and a fireplace with a marble hearth. Nearby, the kitchen is fit for a chef, complete with granite counters, a Sub-Zero fridge, wine storage, and a double-drawer dishwasher.

    The West Village residence includes two suites that each have their own balcony

    Al Siedman/VHT for The Corcoran Group

    Upstairs, the primary bedroom is worthy of music royalty with a huge walk-in closet and en suite bath that’s clad in marble and includes a glass-enclosed shower and skylight. When you need some fresh air, just step onto the spacious terrace. Here, you can lounge alfresco and enjoy the outdoor fireplace. Down the hall, there’s a second suite with another balcony where you can perhaps write the words to your own pop track. 

    Laurence Carty, Irene Lo, and Jennifer Rahilly of the Corcoran Group hold the listing together. 

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    23 Cornelia Street in Photos

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