Inside New York City’s Most Iconic Celebrity Homes

Hilary James
January 12, 2021

An Exclusive Look Inside Celebrity Homes

New York City is known for being filled with celebrities but just like us, they need a place to rest their head at the end of the day. From childhood apartments to current residences, explore our collection of homes that have belonged to famed authors, actors, and more.

9 East 92nd Street

$15,500,000
7 Bed | 7 Full, 2 Half Bath
Former childhood residence of Academy Award-winning actress and wellness businesswoman, Gwyneth Paltrow.

66 Leonard Street, 10A

Living room with built-in bookshelves, a black fireplace, cream seating, and tall curtained windows.

$4,250,000
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath
Estate of the late Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison.

470 West End Avenue, PHB

Living room with a white fireplace, dark built-in bookshelves, and two sofas facing across a coffee table.

$3,900,000
2 Bed | 2 Bath
Owned by the late famed actress, director, and producer Penny Marshall.

175 East 2nd Street, 5C

Loft living room with exposed brick walls, tall arched windows, and colorful artwork.

$2,650,000
1 Bed | 1.5 Bath
Current home of fashion model and Lucchese designer, Erin Wasson.

444 East 52nd Street, Maisonette

$1,900,000
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath
Current residence of Marc Jacobs co-founder, Robert Duffy.

622 West 114th Street, 43

$1,450,000
3 Bed | 2 Bath
Former residence of 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, while attending Columbia University.

340 West 57th Street, 14A

$1,350,000
1 Bed | 1 Bath
Estate of the late Tony Award-winning Broadway and TV actress Carole Shelley from The Odd Couple and most recently, Wicked.

1 Plaza Street West, 11B

Bright living and dining room with tall windows, cream sofas, and a round wooden table.

$850,000
1 Bed | 1 Bath
Current resident of famous WSJ food critic and host of "Slow Food Fast," Kitty Greenwald.

Arched window with sheer curtains, marble fireplace, bouclé armchair, and potted fiddle-leaf fig in a sitting room.

The Marathon Doesn't Close the Upper East Side. It Splits It in Two.

An elegant living room with a worn limestone fireplace, ivory built-in shelves and honey-toned herringbone oak flooring beside a tall window.

Carnegie Deli Moved Into the Stage Deli's Old Room, and It's Not the Only Midtown Address Getting a Second Act This Fall

Tall arched timber window framed by weathered limestone and deep red brick, with linen curtains visible behind closed glass.

With The Met's Modern Galleries Closed Until 2030, This Fall's Modern Art Is Spread Up Museum Mile

Morning light grazes a limestone and brick residential facade with bronze glazed entry doors and tall framed windows.

A Year After Starbucks Left, Who's Pouring the Upper West Side's Morning Coffee?

Weathered limestone residence with arched windows, bronze entrance doors and a copper-red Japanese maple beside stone steps.

The Upper West Side's Halloween Runs on a Clock, and Its Most Famous Block Gets the Shortest Window

Bronze-framed glass entry beneath a canopy, flanked by stone piers and a burgundy-leaved Japanese maple.

Midtown East’s Conversion Pipeline Faces New Timing Uncertainty

Recessed bronze-framed glass doors in buff limestone, reflecting a pale stone facade.

Midtown During UN General Assembly Week: Closures, Traffic, and Transit

Worn limestone stoop tread with scattered golden leaves, dew, and a tarnished bronze threshold plate.

The Upper East Side Restaurant Map Taking Shape This Fall

Buff-brick facade with an arched window, carved terra-cotta panel, iron rail, and tree shadows across limestone.

The Upper West Side's Scaffolding Problem Just Became A Financing Problem

Recessed rowhouse entry with a bottle-green paneled door, patinated bronze pull, limestone pilasters, and marble threshold.

The Second Avenue Subway Already Repriced Yorkville Once. Here's What Its Sequel Means For The Upper East Side

Waterfront promenade with granite railing, teak bench, pink roses, and rippling river beside a stone planting wall.

The East River Esplanade Is Coming Back to the Upper East Side, But Not on One Clock

Brick and stone building facade with projecting bay windows beside an autumn tree.

Riverside Park This October: The Construction Has Moved North, and So Has the Calendar

Open bronze French doors frame a warmly lit living room, flanked by terracotta planters with boxwood and burgundy maple.

The Upper West Side's Fall 2026 Belongs To Lincoln Center — And The Blocks That Feed It

Prewar apartment facade at blue hour, with glowing curtained windows, a cast-iron lamppost, and a bare street tree.

Midtown's Holiday Season Starts Before Halloween, Not After Thanksgiving

Glass tower with bronze-toned mullions beside a weathered limestone building on a tree-lined street.

Billionaires' Row Isn't One Market, And The Resale Numbers Prove It

Golden-lit prewar window seat with blue hydrangeas, a face-down book, and a linen throw.

Midtown's Summer Rhythm In 2026: Where The Free Programming Ends And The New Openings Begin

Condo living room featuring streamlined built-in storage and a wall of windows.

Rightsizing From A Classic Six To A Condo On The Upper East Side

Walnut-cased opening frames a living room with a cream sofa, oak parquet, and hydrangeas in warm window light.

The Upper West Side's Condo Shortage Has Quietly Rewritten What Your Budget Buys

Prewar apartment library with walnut bookcases, an oatmeal reading chair, and hydrangeas beside a tall window.

The Upper East Side's Summer Center Of Gravity Has Moved East Of Park

Contemporary condo living room with a cream sofa, bronze coffee table, blue hydrangeas, and a floor-to-ceiling window.

The Pied-à-Terre Tax Lands In Midtown: What Buyers And Sellers Should Price Now

Setback entry courtyard with a bronze canopy and limestone pavers.

Quiet Residential Enclaves Hidden Within Midtown Manhattan

Terrace with terracotta planters, a sunlit Japanese maple, clipped boxwood, and pale blue hydrangeas.

What's New On The Upper West Side To Explore This Summer

Long paneled foyer with checkerboard marble floor, walnut console and mirror, potted fiddle-leaf fig, and distant windows.

A Seller’s Timeline For Listing An Upper East Side Co-op

Prewar-style living room with an arched window beside a limestone fireplace and warm-white built-ins.

How To Evaluate Co-op Financials On The Upper East Side

Street-level view of a luxury prewar building entrance beside a tree pit and curb.

Living Between Park And Madison On The Upper East Side

Prewar co-op façade with an arched canopy, bronze-and-glass doors, and cast-stone planters.

Upper East Side Vs Upper West Side For Classic Co-op Living

Glass-and-bronze condo entrance beside an older brick and limestone facade, with street trees and planters.

New Development Or Established Condo Living In Midtown

Prewar dining room with pocket doors opening onto a butler’s pantry.

Selling A Classic Six On The Upper East Side

Prewar foyer with black-and-white mosaic floor, shallow arched doorway, brass ceiling fixture, and rubber plant.

Strategic Pricing And Staging For Upper West Side Prewar Co-ops

Prewar living room with a honed limestone fireplace, white built-ins, parquet floor, and sheer linen curtains.

Discreet Estate Sales And Transitions In Upper East Side Co-ops

Luxury residential lobby with elevator bank, empty concierge desk, and a discreet package alcove.

Midtown Manhattan Relocation Guide For Corporate Executives

Walnut desk beneath an arched window in a paneled study, with a limestone fireplace and potted aspidistra.

Preparing For An Upper East Side Co-op Board Interview

Condo living room opens to a plant-filled terrace through bronze-framed glass sliders.

What International Buyers Should Know About Midtown Condos

Limestone residential entry with bronze-and-glass doors, mosaic vestibule tile, and flanking stone planters.

Maintenance Vs Common Charges On The Upper West Side Explained

Promenade beside residential towers, with a marquee canopy after rain at blue hour.

What It’s Like To Live Near Theaters And Parks In Midtown

Sunlit apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline.

Pied-à-Terre Rules in Midtown Condos and Co-ops

Bright living room with a marble fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and three tall windows overlooking trees and city buildings.

Everyday Life Near Museum Mile On The Upper East Side

Modern living room with orange leather sofas, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a city skyline.

Mansion Tax Basics for Midtown Buyers

Traditional study with a large desk, brass lamp, book-lined walls, and an open illuminated cabinet.

Post-Closing Liquidity in Upper West Side Co-ops

Living room with a fireplace, display shelves, brown sofa, and two tall arched windows.

Co-op vs Condo on the Upper East Side

Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building, viewed through a large apartment window.

National Awards Ranking of the Top 1,000 Agents

Modern kitchen with walnut cabinets, double ovens, and a large waterfall island with bar stools.

Homes With Gourmet Kitchens Sell 8% Faster Than Those Without: 5 Features That Make Them Desirable

Elegant living room with a carved stone fireplace, built-in shelves, and tall windows overlooking brick buildings.

What Is a Sponsor Unit on the Upper East Side?

Little Island’s illuminated gardens and winding paths rise above the water at dusk.

Manhattan's Newest Park

A landscaped waterfront park on sculptural concrete piers, with trees, paths, and a pedestrian bridge.

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