Acclaimed filmmakers Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight,” “The Underground Railroad”) and Lulu Wang (“Posthumous,” “The Farewell”) have embarked on a new chapter by acquiring a New York City apartment.
As reported by the New York Post and confirmed by property records, the talented couple secured a co-op apartment in the charming Greenwich Village for an approximate sum of $2.4 million. Nestled within a prewar building, this residence is surrounded by the verdant beauty of the neighborhood.
Cooperative ownership, a customary arrangement in New York, may be unfamiliar to Californians. Prospective co-op owners must undergo approval from the building’s board of directors, a discerning and exacting process. The listing for this specific apartment notes a preference for primary home ownership, although pied-à-terre ownership is considered on a limited and case-by-case basis.
Fortunately, Jenkins and Wang successfully garnered the board’s approval. Despite their main residence being situated in Los Angeles, where they possess a $5.1 million home in Silver Lake, they now enjoy a part-time abode in Manhattan.
Their seventh-floor apartment is blessed with copious natural light and offers tranquil vistas of treetops through its 11 street-facing windows. The interior showcases original oak floors, and a foyer leads to a 25-foot-long living/dining room combination featuring wood-beam ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and an authentic stone mantle.
The eat-in kitchen is adorned with windows and comfortably accommodates a four-person table. A discreet powder room is conveniently situated near the kitchen, while the two bedrooms share a renovated full bathroom. Currently, the smaller bedroom has been repurposed as a library, complete with built-in bookshelves.
Originally constructed in 1929 and later converted into a co-op in 1963, this 10-story building occupies a prime position within Greenwich Village. Residents are treated to an array of amenities, including a full-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, fitness facilities, and a rooftop terrace.
Monthly maintenance charges total $3,907. Moreover, if the vibrant wallpaper choices don’t align with your aesthetic preferences, rest assured, as the apartment has undergone recent refurbishments, now adorned with a pristine white paint.
The listing was skillfully represented by Robert McCain and Kristina Kaplan Wallison of Compass, while the buyers were guided by Tamer Howard of Corcoran.