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Puttin’ On the Ritz: Irving Berlin’s Former NYC Penthouse Is For SaleReal Estate
Renowned songwriter Irving Berlin is one of the most famous tenants to occupy the posh New York City penthouse duplex located at 130 East End Ave, and now the sky-high residence is officially up for sale. With an asking price of $3,995,000, the celebrated composer’s former digs is one of three apartments in the building on the market.
Kenya Foy
Apr 9, 2019
Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy Are Selling a Pair of NYC TownhousesReal Estate
One half of the actress-turned-fashion mogul twin duo Mary-Kate Olsen and her husband Olivier Sarkozy are looking to offload a pair of Manhattan townhouses. Located at 123 E. 10th St., and 125 E. 10th St., the posh residences recently hit the market for $7.69 million and $8.3 million, respectively. The former space is 4,200 square feet, five stories tall and has an eat-in kitchen along with a total of five bedrooms, one of which is a master suite that encompasses an entire level.
Kenya Foy
Mar 21, 2019
Alexis Stewart’s NYC Triplex For Sale Is Actually 4 Units in OneReal Estate
While Martha Stewart continues to dominate the world one lifestyle venture at a time (see: her pet CBD line), her daughter Alexis is busy working on a major real estate move. The younger Stewart recently listed her impeccably designed West Village triplex for $53 million, after having purchased the home between 2006 and 2007 for approximately $35 million.
Kenya Foy
Mar 5, 2019
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Charming Manhattan Townhouse Is Selling For $13.5 MillionReal Estate
After a long hiatus, Eleanor Roosevelt’s stately townhouse in New York City‘s Upper East Side, where the former First Lady resided is back on the market—for a cool $13.5 million. The townhouse is a historic fixture and almost 150 years old. It spans five floors and is topped by a spacious rooftop deck boasting stellar city views. Winding wooden staircases connect the floors, Architectural Digest detailed, and there’s also an elevator for more convenient access.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Feb 19, 2019
Jonathan Van Ness Got a Bigger NYC Apartment for His CatsDecorating
And you need to peek inside right meow.
Tara Bellucci
Feb 15, 2019
You Can Live in a Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Community for $1.2 MillionReal Estate
Looking to live that Usonian life? One such home in an Frank Lloyd Wright designed community in Pleasantville, New York is ready to make your dreams come true. Wright used the term Usonian to refer to his vision for the landscape of the US, including city planning and architecture.
Tara Bellucci
Feb 4, 2019
This Rare NYC Rooftop Cottage Is For SaleReal Estate
A tiny cottage to escape to might be on your wish list, but this one is a bit out of the ordinary. The cedar shingled dwelling is actually on a rooftop in the East Village, and it can be yours—if you have the funds to buy the penthouse below for $3.5 million. Curbed NY was the first to report the story, and while rooftop cottages are a rare New York feature, this isn’t the first one we’ve seen.
Tara Bellucci
Feb 4, 2019
This Mostly Untouched Frank Lloyd Wright “Mushroom” House Is For SaleReal Estate
The legendary Frank Lloyd Wright designed some unique properties in his day, but we’ve never seen one quite like this. Needless to say, the starchitect proved he was a fun guy with this mushroom-esque structure, now for sale for $1.5 million. The Sol Friedman House is part of Wright’s Usonia community in Pleasantville, New York—just 50 minutes north of Manhattan.
Tara Bellucci
Feb 4, 2019
Rent ‘Girls’ Star Zosia Mamet’s Former UWS Apartment for $5,000Real Estate
If we’re all being honest here, there’s a stage in anyone who’s under 30 and recently moved to New York’s life that happens: we assume it will be something like an episode of “Girls.” Maybe a significant other dumps you before/after your short story reading, or you get splashed by a cab right before a job interview and have to explain why you’d be a good something or other, and then you come home to your weirdly gigantic apartment for a freelance writer.
Tim Latterner
Nov 19, 2018
Inside Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann’s NYC Townhouse For SaleReal Estate
Take a peek at the colorful interior.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 17, 2018
This 275-Square-Foot Tiny House Literally Runs on Dunkin’ Donuts CoffeeReal Estate
Since 2006, Dunkin’ Donuts (soon to be just “Dunkin'”) has been using the tagline “America Runs On Dunkin’.” And, over the years, that term caught fire and has now become part of the beloved coffee brand’s reputation. And as of today, Dunkin’ Donuts’ caffeinated products are fueling more than just people. Say hello to the 275-square-foot Home That Runs on Dunkin’, the first-ever tiny house running solely on recycled coffee grounds.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 2, 2018
Drew Barrymore Sells in Hollywood, House Hunts in New YorkReal Estate
After years of living in the Hollywood Hills, actress Drew Barrymore has sold her Los Angeles estate to a mystery buyer represented by Swedish firm Hillcrest AB, the LA Times reports. The 8,000 square foot home features 18 rooms, four bedrooms, a separate guesthouse, a pool, and four fireplaces. The property was sold off-market (therefore no listing photos) for $16.5 million—just over $11 million more than she paid for it in 2002.
Tim Latterner
Aug 14, 2018
This 182 Square Foot Tiny Cabin Is BIG on StyleDecorating
When the thought of a wooden retreat comes to mind, it immediately accompanies images of solitude and a discrete place that blends in with its surroundings. However, this modern tiny house in upstate New York meets at least half of those criteria due to its bold structure that allows it to stand out against a natural backdrop.
Kenya Foy
Jun 22, 2018
Are Ariana Grande & Pete Davidson Living In This Sleek Zaha Hadid Building?Real Estate
It’s been a whirlwind romance for pop star Ariana Grande and SNL’s Pete Davidson. The young couple have only been public with their relationship since late May, and now the two are engaged and reportedly living together. Where, you ask? The luxe Chelsea high-rise designed by none other than Zaha Hadid. TMZ reported Wednesday that the pair have moved into a five bedroom, four and a half bath unit in the new residential building worth $16 million.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 20, 2018
IKEA’s Newest Collection Is Created By Refugee ArtisansDecorating
IKEA has been at the peak of their collab game lately, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they have another batch of design goodies up their sleeve. This time around, the retailer has announced their new social entrepreneurship collection, TILLTALANDE, which coincides with World Refugee Day (June 20).
Tyra Wilkes
Jun 19, 2018
Lauren Graham Just Sold This Greenwich Village Co-Op for $825KReal Estate
It is now the real life home of one lucky Gilmore Girls (or Parenthood) fan.
Melissa Massello
May 18, 2018
Live Like a Billionaire – The Rockefeller Family is Auctioning Off $500 Million Worth of Prized PossessionsLife
Have you ever wanted to live like you were rich and famous? If you said no, why are you lying? Maybe you don’t want the fast and dangerous lifestyle that might come with wealth, but everyone dreams of having a lot of money, at least once in their lifetime. John D. Rockefeller sure had that dream and he accomplished it ten times over. The oil industry business magnate became cemented in the history books when he became the first U.S. billionaire.
Ana Luisa Suarez
May 5, 2018
Zayn Picks Up a New SoHo Penthouse Bachelor Pad for $10.7 MillionReal Estate
Fresh off his breakup with model Gigi Hadid, pop star Zayn Malik has scooped up a sweet bachelor pad in SoHo. The 3,597 square foot 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom penthouse loft is located at 63 Greene Street in a former silk warehouse that was built in 1877 and recently converted to condos by AEON Partners.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 19, 2018
This Ever-Changing Map of a Made-Up Place Is Possibly Crazy, Definitely BeautifulDecorating
I love maps. Our walls are littered with them; even our shower curtain was a world map for awhile. And one of my favorite pastimes as a kid was dreaming up and then mapping imaginary countries, inspired by the fictitious atlases in books like The Phantom Tollbooth and The Hobbit. So when my wife and I discovered “Jerry’s Map” at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City last month, I was giddy.
Jon Gorey
Mar 11, 2018
This NYC ‘Studio’ Is Just $950 a Month — For a ReasonReal Estate
Gather round, friends, and let me tell you a tale of the magical, mystical, under $1,000 apartment. You’d think such a unicorn wouldn’t exist on the isle of Manhattan, but lo! thar she gallops, across Central Park to the Upper West Side. But alas, not everything is as wonderful as it seems, and there’s a catch to this sweet deal.
Tara Bellucci
Feb 7, 2018
Bruce Willis Sells His $18M Central Park West Condo in Just One WeekReal Estate
Just like his beloved character in Die Hard, and though he might work in both NYC and LA, actor Bruce Willis says he will “always be an Upper West Side guy” — even if he did just sell his most recent Central Park West home. Just one week after listing his prewar coop at 271 Central Park West for $17.
Melissa Massello
Feb 1, 2018
Missed Out On Grey Gardens? The Carriage House Is For SaleReal Estate
If you missed out on the recent sale of Grey Gardens, the famous Hamptons estate of Big Edie and Little Edie Beale, you’re in luck. The carriage house is on the market for the first time in 56 years. The five bedroom, four bathroom house sits on 1.1 acres near Georgica Beach and was built in 1896.
Tara Bellucci
Jan 31, 2018
Chris Rock’s Historic Clinton Hill Carriage House Sells for $3.35MReal Estate
There’s nothing funny about Chris Rock’s historic carriage house in Clinton Hill, with its stately period details and swoon-worthy stained glass. And after a few years of renting it out (some say for as high as $15,000 per month since 2013), Rock has finally sold the property he purchased as a newly famous standup comic.
Melissa Massello
Jan 26, 2018
Alexander Skarsgard Eyes A Brooklyn Fixer UpperReal Estate
Actor Alexander Skarsgård recently brought home a Golden Globe for his portrayal of abusive husband Perry Wright on HBO’s Big Little Lies. Now, Skarsgård is looking for a potential new mantle—and accompanying new home— to place his award on. The actor’s on-screen persona may call a cushy, modern Monterey mansion home, but Skarsgård’s real life tastes are far more urban—he recently checked out a $4.55 million fixer-upper in Brooklyn.
Marni Epstein-Mervis
Jan 21, 2018
Daniel Craig May Have Bought This Fixer Upper in BrooklynReal Estate
It looks like James Bond himself may be Skyfall-ing into Brooklyn. Daniel Craig, the dashing Englishman known for his roles in Bond flicks like Spectre and Casino Royale, is rumored to be the new owner of a $6.75 million home in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood along his wife, the equally-as-stunning Rachel Weisz. Naturally, the brownstone, which was built in 1901, previously belonged to another famous Brit: author Martin Amis.
Megan Johnson
Jan 9, 2018
Did Keith Urban Buy This $39M NYC Townhouse for Nicole Kidman?Real Estate
Update 12/6/17: the house is still on the market. Earlier this month, we reported that an Upper East Side townhouse where Michael Jackson once lived had hit the market for a pop royalty sized price tag of $39 million. If the rumors are true, this pedigreed pad has some new owners—Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman. Australian gossip magazine Woman’s Day reports that a source close to the Tennessee-based A-listers says Keith bought the property because Nicole wants to do theater.
Tara Bellucci
Nov 27, 2017
Michael Jackson’s Former NYC Townhouse Is On the Market for $39MReal Estate
Here’s a thriller of a real estate listing—this Upper East Side mansion is the former home of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. Currently owned by billionaire Marc Lasry, the hedge fund manager bought the E 74th Street property back in 2001 for $11 million, according to the New York Post. Before modern billionaires, though, the manse has served as home for quite the illustrious list of residents.
Tara Bellucci
Nov 16, 2017
This Spooky Staten Island Mansion Is For SaleReal Estate
Honestly, the closest we want to come to living in a real-life scary house is having a haunted mansion-inspired bathroom. For that reason, we’ll gladly leave this supposedly spooked out Staten Island manse listing to a less skittish bidder. Just in time for Halloween, this nightmare-inducing abode known as the Kreischer Mansion is up for sale for $2 million, plus $1,233 in monthly taxes (additional costs include: nerves of steel and an affinity for ghosts who may or may not be friendly).
Kenya Foy
Oct 28, 2017
Bob Vila Renovated This Brownstone, and You Could Own a Condo In ItReal Estate
This old house on the Upper West Side has been restored to some of its original glory, thanks to OG home renovation show host Bob Vila and his son Chris — who are now selling one of the brownstone’s five condos for $2.5 million. Built in 1909 by John C. Umberfield and designed by architect George Walgrove, the historic townhouse at 21 West 75th Street inspired many episodes of the This Old House show.
Melissa Massello
Oct 24, 2017
Katie Couric Lists Her Park Avenue Condo for $8.25MReal Estate
If you’ve ever wanted to peek inside the home of Katie Couric, today’s the day. The news anchor’s Upper East Side home is on the market for $8.25 million. The sale comes after Couric and husband, financier John Molner, bought a full floor, five bedroom place about 20 blocks south for north of $12 million, according to 6sqft.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 19, 2017
JLo & A-Rod Are Apparently Eyeing Apartments In This Midtown SkyscraperReal Estate
If the real estate gossip is to be believed, abbreviated power couple J-Rod is closing in on their new pad. The superstar actress and singer and former baseball player have been seen peeking around one (particularly tall) residential building. The New York Post’s Page Six reported that JLo and A-Rod have visited units at Midtown property 432 Park Avenue four times thus far.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 16, 2017
Check Out This Brooklyn Townhouse Made From Shipping ContainersDecorating
On a corner in Williamsburg, you’ll spot a unique house: A townhome built from the ground up using 21 shipping containers that were sliced to give the dwelling its unique shape. The project has been in the works for three years, but now we get our first look inside the quirky space. Dezeen shared images of the place last week and chatted with the design studio, LOT-EK, about the opportunities and challenges of the project.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 10, 2017
The Olsen Twins’ Former NYC Penthouse Is For SaleReal Estate
Whether you know them better from Full House or their fashion labels, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been trendsetters since childhood. The twin sisters have shared a lot over the years, including a TV role, a media empire, and even this West Village penthouse. According to Curbed, the Olsens bought the property, located at One Morton Square, when the building was under construction in 2009 for $7.2 million and then sold it shortly after in 2010 for $7.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 3, 2017
Here’s How To Get a Tour of NYC from Sarah Jessica ParkerLife
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to traipse New York City and see its streets through the eyes — and stiletto-clad heels — of Carrie Bradshaw, then now is your chance. Sarah Jessica Parker has partnered up with Airbnb Experiences to offer four lucky fans the chance to shop and tour Manhattan for a day — not just alongside a legendary New Yorker, but with the actual actress who played Carrie Bradshaw (for six seasons and two movies) as your tour guide.
Melissa Massello
Sep 25, 2017
Check Out Beyoncé and Jay Z’s $26 Million House in the HamptonsReal Estate
Seems like Bey and Jay are crazy in love with a new house. The mega stars closed on a property last month in Bel Air, but they’ve got their East coast pad on lock now, too. The music moguls also spent $25.925 million in July for this sprawling East Hampton manse, as spotted on 6sqft. Dubbed Pond House, the 12,000 square foot home is located on over two acres by Georgica Pond and next to a 17 acre meadow preserve (read: tons of privacy).
Tara Bellucci
Sep 22, 2017
Rent this Ornate Octagon House on the Hudson for $40,000 a MonthReal Estate
North of New York City, hidden in the tony bedroom communities of Westchester County, sits this perfectly preserved portal to upper class Victorian life on the Hudson River — and now you can rent it for a mere $10,000 a week. If Martha’s Vineyard’s famed rosy-hued Victorian campground cottage is known as The Wooden Valentine, then this Hudson River home must be the 19th century version of a Jumbotron proposal.
Melissa Massello
Sep 17, 2017
Emily Blunt & John Krasinksi Are Selling Their Park Slope Pad For $8MReal Estate
Despite having just renovated the place, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are selling off their Park Slope townhouse that they bought in 2016—for a cool $8 million. The Wall Street Journal reported today that the couple is selling the Park Slope pad because they’re constantly traveling for work. “We’ve been nomads for a while now, but that’s the nature of the business,” Krasinski told WSJ.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 1, 2017
Check Out This Insta-Worthy Vision for Central Park That Never WasLife
Slate Vault has uncovered some drawings for an alternate vision of one of America’s greatest public spaces: New York City’s Central Park.
Melissa Massello
Jul 29, 2017
Think Outside the Box: Package Free Shop Aims To Make Zero Waste Living EasyDecorating
Lauren Singer has a pretty famous jar. The jar itself is nothing special—just a regular pint-sized glass one—but if you’re an average American, what’s in it is mindblowing. The jar holds all of Singer’s trash from the past four years—yes, every last bit of it. Singer began living a zero waste life nearly half a decade ago, and started the blog Trash is for Tossers to help others do so as well.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2017
Barack Obama Used To Live In This Park Slope Brownstone For SaleReal Estate
The president was here. The Brooklyn brownstone that, thirty or so years ago, was home to 44 is now on the market for $4.295 million. In the mid ’80s, post-Columbia (and pre-Michelle) Barack Obama lived at 640 2nd Street in Brooklyn’s Park Slope. At the time, the property was split into multiple apartments—Obama and his then-girlfriend lived on the top floor.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 28, 2017
City vs. Suburbs: A New Study Breaks Down Exactly How Much More It Costs For Families To Live An Urban LifeReal Estate
From million-dollar condos to $8 beers, the bright lights of the big city don’t come cheap. In fact, living in New York City costs a family with young children $71,237 more per year than life in the surrounding suburbs. That’s according to a joint study by Zillow and Care.com that compared the costs of housing, property taxes, and childcare in major cities to their outlying suburbs.
Jon Gorey
Mar 16, 2017
A 200-Word Essay Could Win You a Gorgeous Catskills CabinLife
If conveying your innermost thoughts via the written word isn’t exactly in your wheelhouse, allow us to kindly encourage you to knock the dust off those essay-writing skills you acquired back in the day. Because the only thing that stands between you and some cushy lakeside digs are a mere 200 words. According to Curbed, the owners of this gorgeous Catskills cabin are holding an essay-writing contest with plans to give the Bethel, NY home to whoever comes up with the most convincing words.
Kenya Foy
Feb 11, 2017
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