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David Bowie’s Former Essex House Apartment Available, Asking $6.5M

by | Apr 5, 2017

If you are a normal human being, you probably spend an ungodly amount of time pondering to yourself;

“How can I occupy the same physical spaces that David Bowie once did?”

Well, Ground Control to Major Tom; the stars may look very different, but they have aligned for you this week. An Essex House apartment that overlooks Central Park, once belonging to Mr. Stardust and his wife Iman, is now up for sale. The current owners are asking for $6.5 million, which includes an iconic piece of rock ‘n’ roll history built into the price tag.


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The famed power couple occupied the space for 10 years, where they added several personal touches and renovations to the 1,877 square-foot-space, including a custom-built wardrobe in the master bedroom for Iman, gorgeous kitchen and bathroom renovations, and a one-of-a-kind bonus item. This item has remained in the apartment through all subsequent sales, with past owners under pressure to keep the historic piece within the residence.

As we all know, Ziggy played guitar, jammin’ good with Weird and Gilly, but he also played the piano. And you can actually play the piano that the man himself jammed to in his pajamas if you purchase this property.

Again, all you need to know is that David Bowie lived, breathed, and slept at this apartment for ten whole years. But for you uncultured heathens interested in practical things like floor space and specs, here they are; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and maid and room services courtesy of the historical Essex House.
The spacious office within the apartment features walnut paneling, the foyer is adorned with beautiful limestone, and the grand living room spans a massive 28 feet wide at its largest. The apartment is located within a quarter mile of historical Carnegie Hall and offers some of the most spectacular views of Central Park.
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Given the location and amenities, and the fact that Ziggy once lived here, it seems like a no-brainer if you’ve got $6.5 million to spare. It truly is the perfect spot for anybody and everybody looking to make some changes and live out their golden years in style and luxury.


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