Jessica Chastain Lists Her Historic NYC Home for $6.5 Million
Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is looking to part ways with her grand Manhattan residence, listing it for $6.5 million. Located across from Carnegie Hall in The Osborne, Chastain originally purchased the home in 2015 for $5.1 million
Once belonging to legendary composer Leonard Bernstein, the Gilded Age co-op in one of Manhattan’s most storied residential buildings is steeped in 3,200 square feet of cultural and architectural history.
Property Highlights
Price: $6.5 million
Location: The Osborne, Manhattan, New York
Size: 3,200 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Notable Features: Dual living rooms with 14-foot ceilings, Tiffany Studio bay window, mahogany paneling, kitchen with rolling ladder
A Look Inside The Historic Home
The entrance to Jessica Chastain’s Manhattan apartment channels old-world luxury with its rich mix of texture and color.
Wood paneling rises halfway up the walls, crowned by dramatic blue-and-silver chinoiserie wallpaper that has a Gilded Age glamour.
A Persian-style runner and antique piano add warmth and character, while a pair of vintage chandeliers and high ceilings complete the grand, storybook-like welcome.
Living Room
The moody, refined elegance continues into the living room. Wrapped in deep olive walls and centered around a carved wood fireplace, the space features intricate crown molding, a delicate ceiling medallion, and a minimalist chandelier that add a whisper of grandeur.
What really stands out in this room is the surrounding woodwork, which is a true showcase of craftsmanship with rich, paneled casements and stained-glass transoms crowning the oversized windows.
Formal Sitting Room For Interviewing The Help
Connected to the living room is a minimalist formal sitting room, framed by carved pocket doors and wrapped in golden-hued wall fabric.
Filtered light pours in through the original windows, accentuating the gilded warmth of the walls and the beauty of the millwork. Above, a crystal pendant hangs like a vintage brooch, catching the light and tying together the space’s old-world elegance.
Kitchen With a Mother’s Instinct
Around the corner, the kitchen offers a graceful blend of turn-of-the-century charm and contemporary practicality.
Bathed in light from towering leaded-glass windows, your eye is immediately drawn to the dramatic chandelier that hangs above a rich wood-topped island with bar seating for five.
Cream cabinetry lines the walls to the soaring ceilings, with a rolling library ladder adding both function and flair while glass-front upper cabinets lend a crisp contrast to stainless steel appliances.
Jessica’s Primary Suite
Tucked in a corner of the home, the primary suite’s bedroom features subtle tones of cream, reds, and blush, complemented by a wall of mirrored closets.
Full Video Tour
For a more complete look inside the home, check out the YouTube video from Cathy Taub, where you can truly step inside and take in all the details, from the dramatic red-curtained dining room to the striking copper tub in the primary suite.
Final Thoughts
Jessica Chastain’s decision to list her historic New York City home for $6.5 million comes after a previous attempt last May at $7.45 million, which she pulled earlier this year.
Now back on the market at a reduced price, the Oscar winner is hoping for a smoother sale the second time around.
With her career continuing to thrive, from acclaimed film roles to producing and stage work, Chastain seems ready to let go of this elegant piece of Manhattan real estate as she steps confidently into her next chapter.
