Exclusive | NYC townhouse where the jazz icon Billie Holiday lived until her death has sold for $10.5M
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Billie Holiday's historic Upper West Side townhouse at 26 W. 87th St. has been sold for $10.5 million. Holiday lived there until her death in 1959 and recorded her famous album 'Lady in Satin' during her residency. The 6,300 square-foot, Victorian-style brownstone underwent a gut renovation completed in 2019. Originally listed for $13.99 million in 2022, the property was last asking $11.7 million before it was purchased by Lorne Somerville and Amy Somerville. The townhouse includes luxurious features, spacious rooms, and a significant outdoor area, preserving its historic charm.
The sale of a Upper West Side townhouse where Billie Holiday lived highlights the enduring legacy of musical icons and the luxury real estate market.
This 20-foot-wide brownstone, where Holiday recorded 'Lady in Satin', sold for $10.5 million after extensive renovations, emphasizing its historic allure.
Read at New York Post
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