Andy Warhol’s East Village Pad Lists, Aman’s Residential Project Unveiled, and More Real Estate News
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Looking for the latest in the world of real estate? This week, Andy Warhol’s former East Village abode hit the market, a peek inside the first-ever stand-alone residence collection from Aman, and a new luxury property in Beverly Hills has opened sales. In this roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know.
On The Market
For $150 million, the Bel Air villa of the late financier Robert Day
Los Angeles County is no stranger to expensive real estate. Still, listings above $100 million are few and far between: According to Zillow, just four listings priced in the nine-figure range are currently on the market—and that figure includes the newly listed estate of the late financier and oil heir Robert Day, which is asking $150 million.
The three-acre property includes a 15,000-square-foot main house and two guesthouses. Much of that square footage is dedicated to entertainment and lounge spaces, with only nine bedrooms between the three structures. In many of the main house’s rooms, glass pocket doors allow for a modern indoor/outdoor experience—a very Californian update to the otherwise Gilded Age–inspired aesthetic. The downstairs “entertainment level” has a speakeasy feel, with red leather banquettes, bronze ceilings, and damask wallpaper. A wine cellar, screening room, built-in bar, and kitchenette are all available on that level, which is a less formal antidote to the spaces above. According to the listing, Day hosted many former US presidents at the home during his nearly 30 years of ownership.
The house’s massive price tag is still a far cry from the most expensive property on the market in the US—that title is currently held by a $295 million compound in Naples, Florida—but if it goes for asking, it’ll be one of the most expensive sales in the country. Linda May and Drew Fenton of Carolwood Estates hold the listing.
Creative director and former AD editor Bronson van Wyck lists Chelsea penthouse for $8 million
Bronson van Wyck has creative-directed parties for stars like Beyoncé and Madonna, as well as major brands including Chanel and The Met. (He also lended his talents to AD as an editor for years.) Needless to say, he knows a thing or two about creating an enlivening space. Asking $8 million, van Wyck’s newly listed Chelsea penthouse looks like the ideal place for a chic soirée.
The two-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom apartment centers around a spacious great room, which is painted pale blue with delicate gold trim. It’s casual enough for a quiet night in, but can easily flex to accommodate a lively group of guests. A bar and a wood-burning fireplace offer congregation points on either side of the interior wall, while the opposite side’s five sets of casement glass doors lead out to the terrace. Wrapping around three sides of the unit, the terrace offers unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and Hudson Yards. The primary suite is a unicorn by Manhattan prewar apartment standards, with two walk-in closets, a corner exposure, and an indoor/outdoor shower.
Located in the 1929 London Terrace Towers complex, residents can enjoy a newly renovated gym, an Art Deco–style pool, and on-site parking and storage. The listing is held by Adam Widener, Kevin Stefanak, Mollie Claire Lawrence, John Gomes, and Fredrik Eklund of Douglas Elliman.
Andy Warhol’s former East Village pad hits the market for $6.195 million
An Andy Warhol original could set you back nearly $200 million. Relative to that whopping price tag, the former home of the artist—currently asking $6.195 million—sounds like a deal.
Just a couple blocks away from Tompkins Square Park, the Anglo-Italianate brick town house is located in prime East Village. Currently divided into apartments, the 4,800-square-foot structure features eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms across four stories. The top floor is the standout, with an exposed-brick wall and a light-filled sunroom at one end of the loft space. The home’s buyer will receive a set of renovation plans approved by the New York City Landmarks and Department of Buildings, allowing the building to be converted into a duplex. It’s a bit of a fixer-upper, but the home’s location and the cultural cachet associated with the king of New York Cool himself are certainly desirable. Director and frequent Warhol collaborator Paul Morrissey reportedly also lived in the building at one time.
The listing is held by Thomas Wexler of Leslie Garfield.
Sales Launch
Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills launch sales
Known for their vacation destinations across the world (including the Jean Nouvel–designed Rosewood São Paulo, which was named one of AD’s 2023 Works of Wonder), the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts chain is officially launching sales for their first stand-alone residential development in the US. Located in Beverly Hills and spearheaded by developers Nahla Capital and GPI Companies, the property and its interiors were designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen.
Juul-Hansen paid special attention to the natural materials chosen for both the exterior and interiors. The façade’s Jura limestone was sourced from Germany while the Dionysos white marble seen in the kitchens originated in premium quarries in Greece. Venetian plaster walls run throughout, and wide-plank white oak floors add a Scandinavian bent to the design scheme. The 17 units, which range from 3,000 to 7,000 square feet, feature custom Molteni&C kitchens and bathrooms with Waterworks and Toto fixtures. Six of the larger residences will also have their own pools, outdoor kitchens, and outdoor living space. Every unit is granted access to the rooftop lounge area, which has a 50-foot pool, dining space, kitchens, and a lounge surrounding an outdoor fireplace. Hospitality services, including turndown service, housekeeping, personal training, and in-residence spa treatments, will be managed by the Rosewood Residential Team.
Compass Development Marketing Group and Jones Fridman International are handling sales for the property. Pricing starts at roughly $10 million, with Penthouse A now listed at $45 million.
First Looks
A glimpse inside The Greenwich, one of Rafael Viñoly’s final projects
Known for his imaginative modernist works built across six continents, the late architect Rafael Viñoly made quite the mark on architecture in his lifetime. Viñoly, who died in March 2023, still has a few more buildings he designed in the works. One among them is The Greenwich in New York City, an 88-story residential building. Its developers, Fortress Investment Group, Bizzi & Partners, and Bilgili Holding, are now offering the first look inside the building.
Rounded corners are a defining feature both inside and out. Along with the exposed concrete column that runs the length of the building, these features allow The Greenwich to distinguish it amongst surrounding downtown skyscrapers. Inside, the curving wall of floor-to-ceiling windows provides a more immersive experience, practically wrapping the living area in city views. AD PRO Directory firm MAWD handled the building’s interiors and decorated the three model residences too. Three color palettes are available for the units, inspired by the urban landscape, the Hudson River, and the clouds, respectively. These carefully selected tones allow even the smallest details to stand out and complement the apartment views, whether it be the polished nickel metal trims or the subtle veining of the different marble varieties.
“The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly embodies the essence of my father's uncompromising modernism. The building’s uniquely graceful form is composed of two sculpted prisms suspended from monumental I-beam cores—a direct expression of its structure,” said Román Viñoly, son of Rafael Viñoly and director of Rafael Viñoly Architects, in a statement shared with AD PRO. “The design creates a collection of panoramic residences that take full advantage of a privileged location in one of the greatest cities in the world. Drawing from his lifetime of experiences working around the globe, The Greenwich is an elegant and powerful testament to my father’s creative vision.”
Prices begin at $1.115 million for a studio in the building. Douglas Elliman is exclusively handling sales.
The first standalone residential project from Aman is unveiled
It’s been over 35 years since Aman’s first destination opened in Phuket, Thailand, yet the company is still introducing new ways of enjoying its signature warm minimalist environments. Just last year the company launched Aman Interiors with a line of Kengo Kuma–designed furniture, allowing visitors to infuse their homes with a little Aman magic. The company is now offering a look inside their very first stand-alone residential project: the Aman Residences, Tokyo.
Its 91 units are located on the top 11 floors of the Pelli Clarke & Partners–designed Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, which is Japan’s tallest residential building. Toronto- and New York City–based firm Yabu Pushelberg designed the interiors, which feature major centerpieces in many of the common areas. In the lobby, a massive suspended metal sculpture hangs above a reflection pond while a curved sculpture reaches down from the ceiling above the pool. These double-height ceilings create a sense of drama even in the more delicately decorated rooms. A palette of cream, brown, and peach is used throughout, with mixed lighting maintaining the tonally soft energy. The range of amenities and common spaces include a lounge, bar, tea room, library, media room, a spa, and a gym.
“The scale and quality of the amenities, and in particular the Aman Spa and Lounge, demonstrates our commitment to delivering the revered Aman way of living at the highest level,” Aman Group chairman, CEO, and owner Vlad Doronin said in a statement. “I look forward to us continuing to build upon this exceptional standard as we introduce additional branded residences in Bangkok, Beverly Hills, Miami Beach, and Niseko over the coming years.” Only a few units remain in the second phase of sales at Aman Residences, Tokyo.
