On a quiet corner of the Upper West Side sits a lavish, three-bedroom duplex that was once home to some pretty epic celebrity parties — ones that the building staff still talk about to this day.
In the 1980s and ’90s, Robert Duvall kept unit 5/6 B of 257 West 86th Street as a pied-a-terre, and was known to host casino nights and tango parties attended by his many industry friends. But the space has an interesting history beyond the actor.
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The building was designed in 1907 by legendary architects George Mort Pollard and Joseph Steinam. Details from its original aesthetic — including its floors, stained-glass windows, and woodwork — are still in place.
Duvall eventually sold the home to a pair of artists. They later sold it to its current owners, who have spent nearly two decades restoring the duplex to its original glory — mostly. There are modern necessities like updated bathrooms, and an in-unit washer and dryer.
The duplex is currently on the market for $6.5 million. Click here to see more.
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