It should be no surprise that many famous people choose to make New York City their permanent home since it is such a desirable area to reside in.
Rich and famous people are drawn to the city for various reasons, including its contemporary, fashionable, and pricey downtown areas and its gorgeous Upper East Side and Upper West Side houses that overlook Central Park.
Continue reading to learn about some of the most celebrities in the world who call New York City home.
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15. Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor and producer who also holds the record for the most money made by an actor in the entertainment industry’s history.
In 2005, he purchased a multi-unit combination apartment in The Lenoir, a pre-war condo building located at 26 East 63rd Street in Lenox Hill on the Upper East Side.
He paid a total price of $4,800,000 for this property. In 2018, it was put up for sale with an asking price of $12,950,000.
14. Al Pacino
One of the most well-known local celebrities is Al Pacino, who hails from New York. Al Pacino was born in East Harlem, New York, and is most famous for his role as Michael Corleone in The Godfather franchise film adaptations.
Although he does not currently reside in the city, you can find him in a magnificent home that spans three acres and that he has owned for over four decades in Palisades, New York, just about an hour away.
13. Trump, Donald
Since leaving the White House, Donald Trump has relocated to New York City, where he now resides in the spectacular penthouse that spans all three floors of Trump Tower.
The 58-story structure can be found on Fifth Avenue. Although it has been home to many famous people in the past, such as Sophia Loren, Bruce Willis, and Michael Jackson, the building has lost some of its shine due to Donald Trump’s controversial administration.
12. Tina Fey
Tina Fey, an actress and comedian made her name on the New York City-based television show Saturday Night Live. She and her family continue to make their home in the Big Apple today. She has been a resident at 300 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side for over a decade. In 2016, she acquired the apartment directly above hers for $9.5 million to construct a gigantic duplex by joining the two flats.
11. Steven Spielberg
The enormous real estate portfolio that renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg has is valued at more than 200 million dollars.
His apartment in New York City is in the San Remo, one of the most famous buildings on Central Park West, and has been popular with famous people for a very long time (Demi Moore, Steve Martin, Tiger Woods, and Donna Karan are just a few famous former residents).
The expansive flat Steven Spielberg calls home spans over 6,000 square feet and offers unobstructed views of Central Park. In addition, Spielberg is one of the numerous celebrities who call New York City home yet also own a property in the Hamptons.
10.Swift, Taylor
If Taylor Swift ever chooses to call it quits as a singer, she should think about switching gears and becoming a real estate magnate instead of continuing her career as a singer.
Over the last ten years, Taylor Swift has acquired a vast real estate portfolio with properties in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles valued at over $80 million. She has two apartments in the same building, one of which is a penthouse that costs $19.95 million and is located at 155 Franklin Street in Tribeca.
In case that wasn’t enough, she then spent the same amount to purchase the townhouse just next door at 153 Franklin Street.
9. Denzel Washington
One of the most famous people to call New York City home is Denzel Washington, who, according to the New York Times, is the best actor of the 21st century.
Washington is also among the most famous residents of the city. Denzel Washington acquired a 3,000-square-foot flat at 15 Central Park West in 2006 for $13 million.
The renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern was responsible for designing 15 CPW, which is currently considered one of the city’s most prestigious locations. Denzel’s neighborhood is filled with celebrities and well-known people, such as the musician Sting and the journalist Bob Costas.
8. Matt Damon
Because his movies have made more than $3 billion, Matt Damon is considered one of Hollywood’s most bankable actors.
Damon calls the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights home when he’s not off-shooting or producing his next significant feature. In 2019, he paid $16.745 million to acquire the penthouse atop the high-rise known as The Standish.
It was the most expensive home sale that had ever taken place in Brooklyn at the time. The actor’s spacious penthouse in New York City, owned by a celebrity, has a large private terrace that has been manicured, much like many other celebrity homes in the city.
7. Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld is famous all over the globe because of his long-running comedy Seinfeld, which takes place almost entirely in the Upper West Side apartment of one of his fictitious characters.
129 West 81st Street is the address of the apartment that was featured on the program Seinfeld. It is interesting to note that Jerry’s natural home is located just one block away, in the opulent Beresford building, which is situated at the intersection of West 81st Street and Central Park West.
6. Mariah Carey
Much like many other famous people who reside in New York City, Mariah Carey has a lovely penthouse in the Tribeca neighborhood.
The well-known singer spent $9 million to acquire the house in 2001; ever since then, she has made it her permanent abode. Mariah’s residence in New York City is at the top of Franklin Tower, a luxury skyscraper on Franklin Street. The apartment has a dressing room, a movie theatre, and spectacular views of the surrounding cityscape.
5. Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman is most recognized for his performance as Wolverine in the X-Men film series. In addition to that, he has one of the most magnificent residences in New York City.
To acquire the five-bedroom triplex at 176 Perry Street in the West Village, Jackman forked down more than $25 million. The magnificent apartment spans over 11,000 square feet and has a personal fitness center and amazing views of the Hudson River.
4. Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is widely considered to be one of the most successful actors of our time. He has been in a wide variety of movies, such as Titanic, The Departed, and Inception, as well as the recently released, Don’t Look Up.
It should be no surprise that Leo owns a significant amount of real estate, including a few residences in New York City, given his enormous accomplishment on the silver screen.
In 2008, he spent $3.67 million on an apartment at River House in Battery Park City. In 2014, he paid around $8 million for the neighboring two-bedroom apartment, which has 2,327 square feet of internal living space in addition to a patio that is 1,035 square feet in size. Leonardo DiCaprio recently leased a penthouse in the Flatiron neighborhood at 172 Madison Avenue.
3. Sarah Jessica Parker
Since Sarah Jessica Parker is the star of one of the most well-known television programs ever to be filmed in New York City (Sex and the City), it is logical that she resides in a city that never sleeps.
Over $34 million was spent by her and her husband, Matthew Broderick, on purchasing a magnificent townhouse in the West Village. The townhouse is located just a few streets from the flat featured in “Sex and the City.” The magnificent townhouse has a total living area of 13,900 square feet, including a private yard that is 2,100 square feet in size.
2. Justin Timberlake
The stunning penthouse that Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel call home are located at 443 Greenwich Street in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City.
They paid a stunning $20 million for the property in 2017, which has a floor space of 5,000 square feet. Although 443 Greenwich is well-known for its opulent residences and the fact that it is home to many famous people, Justin and Jessica’s apartment stands out from the rest due to the vast private terrace nearly as large as the flat itself.
1. Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro is widely regarded as one of the most well-known celebrities to call New York City home. The Academy Award-winning director and co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival is a native New Yorker.
They spent their formative years in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village and Little Italy regions. He continues to make his home in the city to this day. Even though he had just sold his townhouse in the West Village for $12 million, he still has many other flats and penthouses in Manhattan and a home in the upstate New York area.
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