Jazz Legend Billie Holiday’s NYC Townhouse Sells for $10.5M
A Piece of Jazz History Sells for $10.5 Million
A gracious Upper West Side townhouse where jazz icon Billie Holiday once lived has sold for $10.5 million. The Renaissance Revival brownstone, at 26 W. 87th St., is where the legendary “Lady Day” lived until her death at age 44 in 1959, according to reports.
A Home to Music Legends
It’s also where Holiday released one of her most famous albums, “Lady in Satin,” in 1958.
Jazz Legend Billie Holiday
A Gracious Home with a Rich History
The 20-foot-wide brownstone features lots of light thanks to gorgeous windows like these.
Features and Amenities
The home boasts plenty of room for an office area.
There’s wine storage a-plenty in this historic townhouse.
The Property
At a roomy 6,300 square feet, the 20-foot-wide townhouse features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two powder rooms, and nine fireplaces. It opens to a foyer with a chandelier, paneling, and herringbone-patterned oak floors. Next up is a great room with a 12-foot carved plaster ceiling, a fireplace mantel, and a home office. There’s also a wine cellar, and a screening room with a full kitchen and a bar. A skylight above the stairs adds light. It also comes with 640 square feet of outdoor space.
The Kitchen
An open chef’s kitchen — which can be closed off with pocket doors — is also the heart of the home, while a formal dining room comes with a dome ceiling, lots of windows, and ornate millwork.
The Master Suite
The main bedroom takes up the entire third floor and, at 1,200 square feet, includes a “picturesque” window, a fireplace, a large dressing room, and a spa-like bath with heated floors. This floor also includes a cozy private library with a fireplace, herringbone floors, and large windows.
Additional Features
A children’s bedroom also boasts a fireplace.
Conclusion
This stunning townhouse is a true gem, offering a unique opportunity to own a piece of jazz history.
FAQs
* What is the asking price of the townhouse?
+ $10.5 million
* Who are the sellers of the townhouse?
+ Emilio Masci and Kristine Bell
* Who are the listing brokers?
+ Douglas Elliman’s George Vanderploeg and Stuart Brannan
* Who represented the sellers?
+ Douglas Elliman’s Karan Chopra
