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"Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward's NYC Penthouse - Their Romantic Spot"
2024-12-06
The sale of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's longtime New York City penthouse is an event that holds significant value. This iconic property, featuring two bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, is now listed for $9.95 million with a monthly maintenance of $13,078. Noble Black of Douglas Elliman and Jennifer Stillman are handling the listing.

Romantic Spot and Family Legacy

According to The New York Times, the sale of the Carnegie Hill apartment is being managed by the couple's children on behalf of 94-year-old Woodward, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2007. She and Newman were married for 50 years until his death in 2008 at the age of 83. Their daughter Clea Newman Soderlund shared that this penthouse was truly their romantic spot. They would spend weeks there, attending the theater, the opera, or going out to dinner with friends.The penthouse is located in a 1925-built full-service cooperative that offers a 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager, a fitness center, and a bike room. It boasts stunning views of Central Park and the reservoir. The sun-drenched living room has a wood-burning fireplace at one end and a hidden bar at the other. Surrounded by oversized windows and glass doors, it connects to a dining room with eastern exposures and detailed moldings. Behind the dining room lies a windowed butler's pantry, a large eat-in kitchen, and a park-facing terrace. A half bath, staff room/laundry room, and storage room complete the area.The primary suite sits to the left of the foyer, with its own wrap-around terrace, ample closet space, and a primary bath. The second room has southern exposures and an adjoining full bathroom. Soderlund mentioned that her mother wanted a terrace for the dogs so they could go outside, and this extraordinary property overlooking the park and reservoir allows them to enjoy the sunrise and sunset.Per the outlet, some of the A-listers who visited the penthouse during Newman and Woodward's many parties include Tom Cruise, Cher, Harry Belafonte, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton. This penthouse is not just a property but a part of Hollywood history.
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