William Randolph Hearst luxury apartment in Nyc Asks $38 Million

Phil and Claire Dunphy's "Modern Family" home hits the marketplace for $2.35 million, and William Randolph Hearst's former The big apple townhouse asks $38 million. Candace Taylor has a look inside this week's Private Properties.

In 1913, after his landlord refused his get more space, newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst bought his entire Upper West Side building approximately $950,000. He then constructed a five-story aerie that may are actually the biggest apartment in the city's history.

The former William Randolph Hearst penthouse will list for $38 million. Brown Harris Stevens

Now part of that apartment is defined to be on the market for $38 million.

The co-op, with the Clarendon on Riverside Drive, will probably be listed by Paula Del Nunzio of Brown Harris Stevens. The seven-bedroom, 7½ bathroom home has roughly 7,000 sq ft over multiple levels, Ms. Del Nunzio said, plus another 7,000 square feet of terraces with Hudson River views. Several rooms have vaulted 15-foot ceilings that were once a part of Mr. Hearst's tapestry hall, the agent said.

In line with architectural historian Andrew Alpern, Mr. Hearst added a copper mansard up with the building, allowing him to make the nearly 100-foot-long, 30-foot-high gallery, where he displayed his assortment of medieval tapestries, suits of armor and stained-glass windows. In the 1930s, Mr. Hearst lost the Clarendon to foreclosure, plus the luxury building's apartments, including Mr. Hearst's, were divided into smaller units.

The proprietor is investor and art collector Benedict Silverman. Inside 1990s, he and his wife purchased what was left on the penthouse and conducted an essential renovation. They may be selling simply because have other homes with no longer require the apartment.
'Modern Family' Home Lists for $2.35 Million

A La home which has a starring role for the ABC sitcom "Modern Family" is going on the market for $2.35 million.

The two,792-square-foot, four-bedroom house in Cheviot Hills will be the fictional home of Phil and Claire Dunphy and their kids. In accordance with owner Paul Chiames, almost all of the shoots take place outside. Interior scenes are shot over a set constructed to resemble layout , design of his home, he explained.

Mr. Chiames, who works in human resources like a consultant, said he now gets frequent visits from fans. "I've met people from around the globe," he said.

Mr. Chiames is paid a fee with the studio for each and every shoot. Listing agent Mitch Hagerman of Coldwell Banker Previews International said it could well be up to the brand new owner if they should allow the show to hold filming on the house.

Mr. Chiames purchased your home for $1.97 million in 2006. He was quoted saying he's relocating for any new professional opportunity.
iHouse: A High-Tech California Home Continues the marketplace for $22 Million

A LEED-certified Newport Beach home powered by 3,000 sq ft of solar power panels will list for $22 million.

Stephen Rizzone, ceo and chairman of technology company the Energous Corporation, said he spent six years constructing the 11,740-square-foot, four-bedroom, steel-and-concrete home on the bluff overlooking Newport Harbor.

The residential solar panels provide about 95% with the home's power, Mr. Rizzone said. Some 15 iPads control heating and air conditioning, shades, sliding glass windows and video security cameras.

The concept of installing a lot of solar panel systems wasn't initially liked by neighbors, along with the dispute made what is the news. "The house gained some notoriety, bad and good," Mr. Rizzone said. "But there we were capable to work through that."

Mr. Rizzone said he or she is selling as they with his fantastic wife now take over two children and their demands have changed. Plus, he's looking towards obtaining a new challenge.

Evan Corkett and Steve Most of Villa Real property develop the listing.
Big apple Townhouse Asks $30 Million

In 2011, when George Agiovlasitis purchased a townhouse on West 11th Street in Manhattan for $8.206 million, it absolutely was painted purple and being employed to be a bed-and-breakfast.

Now a renovation of the 6,500-square-foot, four-bedroom house with five full as well as half bathrooms is nearly complete. It can be going on the market for $30 million with David Kornmeier of Brown Harris Stevens.

The 25-foot-wide Greek Revival house was built in 1853, said Mr. Agiovlasitis, old fashioned dealer turned townhouse developer. His company, Triton Enterprises, stripped the paint from the facade to reveal the red brick, and reconstructed a stoop such as the one the house originally had.

He also replaced south-facing walls with glass to allow more light in to the home. Balconies on the main floor and also the master bedroom overlook a three-level garden, and also the kitchen opens on an outdoor.

The top deck has views of the Empire State Building. Within the lowest level, there exists a 1,200-bottle wine cellar plus a gym, using the developer. An elevator stops on all five floors of the house.