Today, we invite you to a brief yet fascinating tour of Woody Allen’s Manhattan townhouse.
Woody Allen, the prolific filmmaker, is known not only for his extensive work in cinema but also for his distinct personal style and taste, which extends to his choice of residence. Woody Allen’s primary residence in New York City reflects his deep affinity for the city and its cultural landscape, which has been a frequent backdrop for his films.
A multi-talented director, screenwriter, actor, and musician, Woody Allen bought this lovely house in 2005 for 22.62 million dollars. This English country–style home is located at East 70th Street in the most densely populated boroughs of New York City.
Previously, the iconic filmmaker had lived in a massive apartment in Carnegie Hill, the borough of Manhattan in New York City. The double-wide townhouse on East 92nd Street was enormous. The five-level home boasted 22 rooms, including six bedrooms and a master suite occupying an entire floor. There were ten bathrooms, a reception space with a fireplace, a formal dining room paneled with 18th-century pine, a cloakroom, and a beautifully landscaped garden.
Moreover, Allen’s choice of neighborhood is no coincidence. The Upper East Side is known for its quiet, refined atmosphere, close proximity to Central Park, and access to some of the city’s premier museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim. These cultural institutions not only offer inspiration but also serve as common filming locations and thematic elements in his work.
Allen’s former townhouse between Park and Madison Avenues was a solid investment. The director purchased it from investor George McFadden and his wife, Carol, in 1999 for a reported 17.7 million dollars, but, according to official records, the sales price was 5.1 million dollars. Woody Allen announced he wanted to sell his 92nd Street home for 27 million dollars. The sum appeared twice as high as the second-priciest property on the market in the area, which caused rumors in the real estate industry. One broker even said the amount was almost laughable.
Everyone believed the film director would never find a buyer to cover the desired price. However, Woody Allen eventually managed to downsize. He sold his former estate for about 25 million dollars, having declined two successive offers for 23 and 20 million dollars. The buyer was Barry Volpert, a retired Goldman Sachs International managing director and partner.
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