Anne Hathaway Bids Her Posh NYC Penthouse Adieu

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Occupying the fifth floor of a Neo-Georgian mansion on the Upper West Side, the gracefully renovated property is currently listed for $3,495,000.

On the opposite side of the dining area is the living room, which features an ethanol fireplace. Tall, 18-foot ceilings create a dramatic sense of space, while large, in-swing French doors extend the primary living areas outside.

Anne Hathaway’s picturesque, two-bedroom penthouse, just steps away from Central Park, is looking for a new owner. The Academy Award–winning actor purchased the home in 2016 with her partner, Adam Shulman, for $2,550,000. Throughout the last few years, the couple have renovated the interior, revitalizing original details while infusing the space with their own taste and style.

Featuring a grand entrance with an original sweeping staircase, the Neo-Georgian mansion at 18 West 74th Street offers a chance to step back in time. Dating back to 1904, the five-level building was among the last private homes to be constructed on the Upper West Side. Today, it is arranged as a five-unit co-op.
Photo by Emily Andrews for Sotheby’s International Realty

The fifth-floor penthouse is accessed by a private, key-locked elevator, from which an elegant gallery leads into the open-concept living areas. The family/dining room and kitchen area are all capped with 18-foot ceilings while white oak herringbone floors runs throughout.

Bathed in warm natural light, the home's state-of-the-art kitchen sits off the entrance gallery. Custom cabinetry spans across the entirety of the side wall, offering plentiful storage. Designer pendant lights gracefully hang above the long wooden dining table. — Bathed in natural light from a skylight, the home's cozy kitchen sits right off of the entrance gallery. Custom cabinetry spans across an entire wall, offering plentiful storage and hiding built-in appliances. Designer pendant lights and open shelving add to the modern look.
Photo by Emily Andrews for Sotheby’s International Realty

The kitchen boasts a minimalist style, featuring cleverly concealed cabinetry and Lumix quartzite countertops. Appliances from Miele, including a 30-inch electric range, cater to easy entertaining. The dining and living room flow out onto an adjacent rooftop terrace. This partially covered oasis offers an additional dining space, along with an outdoor kitchen and seating area for entertaining.