The iconic Upper East Side townhouse, known for its role as Miranda Priestly's residence in "The Devil Wears Prada," has been sold for $26.5 million to an undisclosed buyer. Despite selling for a million dollars less than its initial listing price, this marks a significant increase from the $8.8 million the Effron family paid for it two decades ago. The Neo-Italian Renaissance building, designed by architect Henry Allan Jacobs in the early 1900s, spans 12,000 square feet across five levels, with seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and luxurious amenities, including a rooftop terrace with a hot tub.
The chic townhouse on the Upper East Side, famously portrayed as Miranda Priestly's residence in the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada," has recently been sold for $26.5 million to an undisclosed buyer. Despite being one million dollars below the initial listing by Craig and Caryn Effron in May, it marks a substantial increase from the $8.8 million they paid for the property two decades ago, before enlisting designer Anthony Baratta for personalized renovations in 2005.
Measuring 22 feet in width, this Neo-Italian Renaissance building, constructed in the early 1900s by architect Henry Allan Jacobs, boasts seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms spread over 12,000 square feet across five levels. Accessible via an elevator or an impressive spiral staircase, the residence includes a full basement with a recreation room, and a rooftop terrace complete with a hot tub.
Noteworthy features include an elegant gallery showcasing a marble fireplace and a stylish Murano chandelier, a welcoming den adorned with Anigre wood panelling, and a living room with two fireplaces, a custom bookshelf wall, and three sets of arched French doors.
A dining room featuring a fireplace takes centre stage, illuminated by a cerulean blue chandelier and doors leading to a terrace. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with a checkered floor, Carrara marble, stainless countertops, 1930s industrial lighting, high-end Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, and an adjacent breakfast room.
A luxurious master suite catches the eye with its Juliette balcony, fireplace, expansive walk-in closet, and opulent bathroom featuring dual vanities, a dressing area, and a soaking tub beneath a 5-foot-tall oculus window. Another bedroom has been transformed into a mirrored gym and a cosy library with a fireplace, while a custom-designed basketball court adds a unique touch elsewhere.
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Corey Shuster from Douglas Elliman, along with agents Arthur Maglio and Ibrahim Guldiken, refrained from disclosing the buyer's identity. However, Shuster mentioned that the buyer had been actively searching for a townhouse in the area for approximately 18 months. Upon the availability of this particular property on the market, he stated that it fit like a glove.
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