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Over the years, New York City buildings like The Dakota on Central Park West and 443 Greenwich Street in Tribeca have become well known for their celebrity residents. But in May 2025, the buildings most popular among high-profile buyers were predominantly located in Downtown neighborhoods, the Upper West Side, and DUMBO.
West Village buildings helmed by Bing & Bing proved especially popular during this time. The neighborhood is well known for its rich artistic history; and these beautiful prewar buildings with attended lobbies are located on winding streets off the city grid, allowing them to act as an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, not to mention the paparazzi. Two luminaries even inadvertently swapped Bing & Bing buildings.
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In Brooklyn, Penthouse B at DUMBO skyline standout Olympia has already attracted attention in New York City for its beautiful water and skyline views, lavish interiors, expansive private terrace, and status as the tallest residence in Brooklyn and the most expensive condo in the borough (at $19.5 million). It attracted worldwide attention at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where Spike Lee's thriller Highest 2 Lowest opened with shots of Denzel Washington looking out at the views from the penthouse's balcony.
Below, we look at these units and other celebrity-linked listings, sales, and other New York City real estate deals that took place in May 2025.
Below, we look at these units and other celebrity-linked listings, sales, and other New York City real estate deals that took place in May 2025.
Highest 2 Lowest—Listed for $19,500,000
Olympia, #PHB (Douglas Elliman)
A penthouse at DUMBO condominium Olympia looks out on skyline and harbor views that could be described as cinematic, and that got taken literally this spring: Robb Report announced that Spike Lee's newest film, A24 thriller Highest 2 Lowest, opens with star Denzel Washington looking out its windows. This remake of an Akira Kurosawa film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where it got a six-minute standing ovation, and will be in theaters this August. However, the penthouse is available for immediate occupancy.
From the Listing: Presenting Penthouse B: The ultimate Dumbo living experience and the ’one and only’ five-bedroom plus residence at Olympia. With 360-degree views, immediate occupancy and a private 552-square-foot terrace, this five-bedroom plus, four-and-a-half bath home is 4,928 square feet of entertaining perfection spanning across the entire 32nd floor. Arriving via elevator to a private landing, the formal foyer and gallery lead to the sun filled living and dining areas, highlighting remarkable views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan and New York Harbor. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Presenting Penthouse B: The ultimate Dumbo living experience and the ’one and only’ five-bedroom plus residence at Olympia. With 360-degree views, immediate occupancy and a private 552-square-foot terrace, this five-bedroom plus, four-and-a-half bath home is 4,928 square feet of entertaining perfection spanning across the entire 32nd floor. Arriving via elevator to a private landing, the formal foyer and gallery lead to the sun filled living and dining areas, highlighting remarkable views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan and New York Harbor. See floor plan and full details here.
Carmelo Anthony—Listed for $43,000/month
1212 Fifth Avenue, #15N (Douglas Elliman)
In 2015, before he and then-wife La La Anthony moved into their High Line-adjacent apartment (which has since been sold), former New York Knick/Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Carmelo Anthony rented an upper Fifth Avenue apartment overlooking Central Park. Ten years later, and at a time when the Knicks were still in this year's playoffs, Mansion Global announced that Mr. Anthony's former apartment was back on the rental market.
From the Listing: Perched on a high floor, this five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom, ten-room home seamlessly blends timeless pre-war elegance with the modern luxuries of new construction - all framed by breathtaking, panoramic views of Central Park. A private elevator landing opens into expansive, light-filled entertaining spaces featuring lofty ceilings, a gas fireplace, and meticulously crafted details - from plaster coffered ceilings and classic moldings to solid oak flooring, custom millwork, and recessed LED lighting. Climate control is individually zoned for each room, with elegant built-ins discreetly concealing HVAC systems. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Perched on a high floor, this five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom, ten-room home seamlessly blends timeless pre-war elegance with the modern luxuries of new construction - all framed by breathtaking, panoramic views of Central Park. A private elevator landing opens into expansive, light-filled entertaining spaces featuring lofty ceilings, a gas fireplace, and meticulously crafted details - from plaster coffered ceilings and classic moldings to solid oak flooring, custom millwork, and recessed LED lighting. Climate control is individually zoned for each room, with elegant built-ins discreetly concealing HVAC systems. See floor plan and full details here.
1212 Fifth Avenue has 2 public availabilities from $6,995,000.
Santino Fontana—Sold for $1,530,000
610 West 110th Street, #4D (Compass)
Tony Award-winning actor Santino Fontana shot to worldwide fame for his voice role in Frozen, but New Yorkers have been able to follow his stage career for years. As he prepares for both a star-studded concert performance of Hello, Dolly! at Carnegie Hall on June 23 and a Broadway in the Park event in Lisbon on July 10-12, public records show that he somehow found time to offload a Morningside Heights apartment. He roughly breaks even almost exactly ten years after he bought it.
From the Listing: Boasting a generous 1,157 square feet of living space, this residence offers high ceilings, generous proportions, and move-in ready charm. Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting foyer leading to a spacious living area adorned with oversized windows. The eastern, northern, and southern exposures further enhance the allure of this home, providing an airy and grand ambiance throughout. The gourmet, windowed kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring top-of-the-line Bosch dishwasher, wall oven, cooktop, and built-in microwave. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Boasting a generous 1,157 square feet of living space, this residence offers high ceilings, generous proportions, and move-in ready charm. Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting foyer leading to a spacious living area adorned with oversized windows. The eastern, northern, and southern exposures further enhance the allure of this home, providing an airy and grand ambiance throughout. The gourmet, windowed kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring top-of-the-line Bosch dishwasher, wall oven, cooktop, and built-in microwave. See floor plan and full details here.
610 West 110th Street has one public availability asking $2,000,000.
John Hoffman—Bought for $3,700,000
2 Horatio Street, #10G (Classic Marketing LLC)
Producer John Hoffman has been nominated for five Emmy Awards for his work on Only Murders in the Building, a Hulu comedy series that uses Upper West Side condominium The Belnord for exterior shots. But off-screen, he seems to favor Downtown buildings—public records list him and his husband as the buyers of an apartment in the same building where Bravo host Andy Cohen recently offloaded an apartment.
From the Listing: This spacious corner residence in a prime West Village location is a must see. Enter 10G to find a generous entry foyer leading to a light filled, spacious living room with large windows and a wood-burning fireplace. The city views facing north and east are bright and lovely. The corner windowed kitchen has great potential to create a lovely eat in kitchen. There are split bedrooms each with a bathroom and ample closet space. 10G offers high ceilings, hardwood floors and prewar details throughout. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This spacious corner residence in a prime West Village location is a must see. Enter 10G to find a generous entry foyer leading to a light filled, spacious living room with large windows and a wood-burning fireplace. The city views facing north and east are bright and lovely. The corner windowed kitchen has great potential to create a lovely eat in kitchen. There are split bedrooms each with a bathroom and ample closet space. 10G offers high ceilings, hardwood floors and prewar details throughout. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.
2 Horatio Street has one public availability asking $599,000.
Peter Yarrow—Entered contract with $4,400,000 ask
27 West 67th Street, #5FE (Douglas Elliman)
In the 1960s, the music of Peter, Paul, and Mary served as an unofficial soundtrack to the civil rights movement and antiwar demonstrations. Decades later, at a time when the country is in deeper turmoil, the longtime home of Peter Yarrow entered contract nearly two weeks after it was listed. According to the listing, the duplex served as a gathering place for activists, friends, and family, and he lived there for over 40 years.
From the Listing: Built as an artist’s studio in 1903, one enters into the old-world elegance of a cathedral living room with barrel-vaulted ceilings and an astonishing two-story window that frames the Upper West Side skyline. Adjacent to the great room is a dining area with iconic southern exposures flooded with natural light. The kitchen has original fire-brick vaulted ceilings, custom oak cabinetry, and an oversized maple center-island table where family meals and songwriting sessions were the norm. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Built as an artist’s studio in 1903, one enters into the old-world elegance of a cathedral living room with barrel-vaulted ceilings and an astonishing two-story window that frames the Upper West Side skyline. Adjacent to the great room is a dining area with iconic southern exposures flooded with natural light. The kitchen has original fire-brick vaulted ceilings, custom oak cabinetry, and an oversized maple center-island table where family meals and songwriting sessions were the norm. See floor plan and full details here.
Graham Norton—Listed for $5,595,000
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6 Sniffen Court (Corcoran Group)
Over 100 years after it was constructed as a horse stable, 6 Sniffen Court has been transformed into a single-family house with a voluminous Great Room, a windowed kitchen, a landscaped roof terrace, and a beautiful staircase connecting all levels. Irish comedian/talk show host Graham Norton bought it from supermodel Claudia Schiffer in 2002 and long kept it as a pied-a-terre. He told The New York Times that he had once planned to retire there, but his plans changed and the house is on the market.
From the Listing: Discreetly tucked away on the most charming and picturesque mews in all of New York City, Sniffen Court, this captivating 20" wide carriage house built in 1864 has undergone a complete and meticulous renovation/restoration by Gachot Studio and includes two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a delightfully sun-drenched roof deck. Perfectly situated in the center of Sniffen Court Mews and included on the National Register of Historic Places, this rare jewel box is surrounded by just 8 elegant and quant historic carriage houses, each with its own distinctive preserved facade and scale. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Discreetly tucked away on the most charming and picturesque mews in all of New York City, Sniffen Court, this captivating 20" wide carriage house built in 1864 has undergone a complete and meticulous renovation/restoration by Gachot Studio and includes two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a delightfully sun-drenched roof deck. Perfectly situated in the center of Sniffen Court Mews and included on the National Register of Historic Places, this rare jewel box is surrounded by just 8 elegant and quant historic carriage houses, each with its own distinctive preserved facade and scale. See floor plan and full details here.
Danny Strong—Entered contract with $6,495,000 ask
299 West 12th Street, #10JK (Sotheby's International Realty)
On the first week of May 2025, award-winning writer/producer Danny Strong listed his West Village apartment with his Emmys on display in photos (h/t Curbed). It entered contract after a few weeks on the market, and his next move was revealed a short time later: The New York Post identified him as the buyer of Bravo host Andy Cohen's former apartment at another Bing & Bing building up the street.
With this transaction, the two have unwittingly switched buildings. Mr. Cohen listed his apartment at 2 Horatio Street in preparation to move to a penthouse with a private terrace in the building Mr. Strong will be vacating. The buyer of Mr. Strong's unit has not been identified, but another high-profile figure would not be unexpected.
From the Listing: This expansive two-bedroom, three-bathroom home—with the potential to create a third bedroom—combines the best of classic architecture with modern renovation. Upon entering this special home, you have a gracious entry foyer leading to your sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous light with views of the West Village, Empire State, and magical City skyline. The expansive living room is perfect for entertaining or curling up with a book in front of the fireplace and custom bookcases. See floor plan and full details here.
With this transaction, the two have unwittingly switched buildings. Mr. Cohen listed his apartment at 2 Horatio Street in preparation to move to a penthouse with a private terrace in the building Mr. Strong will be vacating. The buyer of Mr. Strong's unit has not been identified, but another high-profile figure would not be unexpected.
From the Listing: This expansive two-bedroom, three-bathroom home—with the potential to create a third bedroom—combines the best of classic architecture with modern renovation. Upon entering this special home, you have a gracious entry foyer leading to your sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous light with views of the West Village, Empire State, and magical City skyline. The expansive living room is perfect for entertaining or curling up with a book in front of the fireplace and custom bookcases. See floor plan and full details here.
299 West 12th Street has 2 availabilities from $795,000.
Renate Aller—Sold for $8,250,000
33 Greene Street, #5W (Douglas Elliman)
In 2012, fine art photographer Renate Aller and her husband, financial advisor Hugh Aller, bought a Soho loft for $3.8 million and embarked on a massive gut renovation that included creating wall space for her large-scale works and building a private roof deck. While less than the $10 million they initially sought for it in April 2023, public records show that it closed for the asking price.
From the Listing: As featured in Architectural Digest, this one-of-a-kind, south-facing penthouse loft on the beloved, cobble-stone Greene Street of Soho offers approximately 3,600 interior square feet of extraordinary space, light and volume, made even more exceptional by its newly finished 1,800-square-foot private roof deck with panoramic views of the city. With 14’ ceilings, 13 extra-large picture windows, original historic columns and painted tin ceilings throughout, PHW at 33 Greene Street is one of those rare Downtown properties that celebrates its pre-war history—originally built in 1873—while also being refreshingly new and modern. A 23’ x 7’ storage room in the basement is also included in the sale. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: As featured in Architectural Digest, this one-of-a-kind, south-facing penthouse loft on the beloved, cobble-stone Greene Street of Soho offers approximately 3,600 interior square feet of extraordinary space, light and volume, made even more exceptional by its newly finished 1,800-square-foot private roof deck with panoramic views of the city. With 14’ ceilings, 13 extra-large picture windows, original historic columns and painted tin ceilings throughout, PHW at 33 Greene Street is one of those rare Downtown properties that celebrates its pre-war history—originally built in 1873—while also being refreshingly new and modern. A 23’ x 7’ storage room in the basement is also included in the sale. See floor plan and full details here.
Ed Sheeran—Bought for $11,920,000
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Rent-to-own arrangements are not unheard of in real estate, and Grammy Award-winning singer Ed Sheeran's experience at waterfront condominium Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park offers a unique take on that: A few years after he rented an apartment there, The Real Deal announced that an entity linked to him had bought another unit in the building in an off-market deal.
Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park has 2 availabilities from $3,125,000.
Mika Zibanejad—Sold for $13,000,000
244 West 12th Street, #TH (Corcoran Group)
In April 2025, the New York Rangers were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since the 2020-2021 season. But this spring wasn't a total wash for center Mika Zibanejad—Crain's New York Business announced that he sold his West Village townhouse and made a profit on it, having paid $9.7 million for it in 2022. His next move is not known, but he has a "no movement" clause in his contract, which expires in 2030, and has said he plans to stay in the city at least until then.
From the Listing: Newly renovated six-bedroom, three and a half-bathroom townhome on an idyllic, prime cobblestone stretch of West 12th Street. This 19'+, five-level home is perfectly positioned on the south-side of the street, providing a sun-drenched rear-yard with all-day light. Step into the open-plan parlor level with white oak herringbone floors, two wood-burning fireplaces, and a newly built custom kitchen with marble countertops and brass hardware. The rear-facade has been rebuilt with floor-to-ceiling windows, opening directly onto a deck that descends into a 30' rear yard. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Newly renovated six-bedroom, three and a half-bathroom townhome on an idyllic, prime cobblestone stretch of West 12th Street. This 19'+, five-level home is perfectly positioned on the south-side of the street, providing a sun-drenched rear-yard with all-day light. Step into the open-plan parlor level with white oak herringbone floors, two wood-burning fireplaces, and a newly built custom kitchen with marble countertops and brass hardware. The rear-facade has been rebuilt with floor-to-ceiling windows, opening directly onto a deck that descends into a 30' rear yard. See floor plan and full details here.
Giancarlo Giametti—Listed for $17,500,000
One Beacon Court, #PH54E (Yoo Jean Han)
Moguls at One Beacon Court have included former GE CEO Jack Welch, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, mattress magnate Michael Fux, and Valentino co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti. A design by Jacques Grange made Mr. Giammetti's penthouse as stylish as the couture line's offerings, and he spoke highly of the views to Architectural Digest. Mr. Giammetti did not give a reason for listing it now, but will take a loss if it goes for this price, having bought it for $18.5 million in 2010 (h/t 6sqft).
From the Listing: Perched on the 54th floor of One Beacon Court—New York’s most prestigious modern landmark with a private circular driveway, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli—this stunning penthouse, meticulously crafted by internationally acclaimed interior designer Jacques Grange, occupies the coveted front corner and offers commanding panoramic views. Forty floor-to-ceiling windows and soaring ceilings frame breathtaking vistas of the city and beyond. Light floods every room, highlighting bespoke design details and creating a sense of airy elegance throughout. Masterfully proportioned rooms include a large rectangular entry gallery and the 30’ x 20’ corner living room which seamlessly opens to the library and dining room—all spanning a magnificent 77’ of uninterrupted entertaining space. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Perched on the 54th floor of One Beacon Court—New York’s most prestigious modern landmark with a private circular driveway, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli—this stunning penthouse, meticulously crafted by internationally acclaimed interior designer Jacques Grange, occupies the coveted front corner and offers commanding panoramic views. Forty floor-to-ceiling windows and soaring ceilings frame breathtaking vistas of the city and beyond. Light floods every room, highlighting bespoke design details and creating a sense of airy elegance throughout. Masterfully proportioned rooms include a large rectangular entry gallery and the 30’ x 20’ corner living room which seamlessly opens to the library and dining room—all spanning a magnificent 77’ of uninterrupted entertaining space. See floor plan and full details here.
One Beacon Court has 5 public availabilities from $3,650,000.
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