20 Celebrities With Amazing Apartments in Manhattan

New York is a city of extremes at both ends. There are very few locations in the world where you can uncover numerous spatially-challenged residences sitting underneath some of the most extravagant real estate properties in existence. Celebrities are moving into their five bedroom $20 million penthouses with dressing rooms that are larger than most studio apartments. Meanwhile, the other majority are searching for ways to creatively store wardrobes without placing them in the oven.

Although most are not privy enough to be invited to lavish parties at celebrity homes, we can tour these incredible premises while we anxiously await for an invite that will never come. The following list of 20 celebrities with amazing apartments in NYC is for your perusal and includes some momentous décor eye candy, courtesy of some of your favorite celebrities.

Arianna Huffington Chelsea Loft

Owner of the Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington was recently sued by the landlord of her previous pad due to $275,000 worth of damage to the rented loft. Following this incident, she decided to become her own landlord by purchasing a luxury loft located on Mercer Street. The home is more than 4,000 square feet and contains a master suite with 30-foot fitting room. The entire property is valued at $8 million and now Huffington likes to party like a rock star.

Brooke Shields’s Greenwich Village Townhouse

Brooke Shields has captured the heart of the design community with her Greenwich Village townhouse which is a charming and timeless piece of architectural and design beauty. Shields shares this elegant, classy and quirky apartment with her family.  It’s been featured on countless websites and in magazines and a model for elegant design, structure, and fluidity in an apartment.

Cameron Diaz’s Greenwich Village Apartment

Cameron Diaz has rewarded her successful career with this beautiful Greenwich Village apartment. With the assistance with celebrity interior designer Kelly Wearstler, Diaz was able to decorate her Manhattan pad with each room being furnished in a cool and edgy yet comfortable manner. Diaz’s sleek pad is valued at $9 million.  It’s also currently on the market.

Chelsea Clinton’s Madison Square Park Abode

Valued at $9.25 million, the former first child, Chelsea Clinton, knocked $1.25 million off the listing due to her superior negotiating skills. Purchased with her husband Marc Mezvinsky, a hedge funder, last fall, the four bedroom apartment is located in the Whitman Building and consumes the entire floor that overlooks Madison Square Park. Clinton is a soon-to-be mom so this apartment is perfect for a growing family.

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s West Village Townhouse

Located in the West Village, this Greek revival townhouse owned by Hollywood power couple Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy, boasts 12-foot tin ceilings, a courtyard and antique floor across the entire house. Built during the 1880’s, this unit was previously owned by prominent psychiatrist David Shaffer. The apartment is estimated at $6.9 million.

Daniel Radcliffe’s Riverside Apartment

Estimated at $5.2 million, the Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe, considerably upgraded his living quarters from the cupboard under the stairs. Located at 1 Morton Square, Radcliffe purchased this three-bedroom apartment in 2008 for $4.9 million. The apartment enjoys breathtaking views of New York Harbor through the curved windows. The apartment boasts granite and marble counters and a 500-bottle wine cellar.

Demi Moore’s Upper West Side Triplex

Valued at a staggering $75 million, Demi Moore’s towering triplex is located on the west side of Central Park. She recently renovated the apartment costing over $25 million prior to putting it on the market for $75 million. Located in the celebrity-filled, Art Deco-style San Remo building, the $75 million also includes a two bedroom unit on the ground floor which she also owns, in addition to the triplex.

Drew Barrymore’s Upper East Home

As a transplant from California, Drew Barrymore’s Upper East Side family home is a warm and cozy two-story loft that features a built-in stereo, library, gallery and entertainment area. Valued at $8.3 million, this four bedroom duplex is ideal for the entire family. With Barrymore welcoming her second daughter into the family, this is the ideal home for them.

Kirsten Dunst’s SoHo Penthouse

This newly-renovated SoHo penthouse, purchased by Kirsten Dunst, is chalk full of historic and patina accents. The concrete ceiling, industrial windows and brick walls are the quintessential New York City look and feel. A combination of grit and luxury, the décor is a mix of notable antiques and vintage furniture that can be compared to a crystal ship chandelier floating over the Hudson River.

John Legend’s NoLita Apartment

Located in the NoLita neighborhood of New York, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen landed on this moody loft-like one-bedroom home. This is such a contrast for their bright and sprawling Los Angeles residence. Cozy characteristics include dark ceilings, exposed brick and limited natural light. The apartment boasts a calming vibe with multiple saturated hues. This is a great space for full privacy and an excellent Fortress of Solitude to tune out the world.

Jon Bon Jovi’s SoHo Spot

Bon Jovi recently put his SoHo pad up for sale at $37.5 million. This is actually the second time he has put the apartment on the market. In January 2016, the apartment first entered the market for $42 million with no buyers. In addition to its stellar location, the home features multiple fireplaces, a killer roof deck, six bedrooms and a state-of-the-art media room.

Judge Judy’s Midtown Pad

When she is not in California filming her courtroom reality show, Judge Judy Sheindlin relaxes at her Midtown East penthouse atop a Rosario Candela building. Estimated at $8.5 million, the penthouse boasts 5.5 full and half baths, a rooftop terrace and a wine cellar that has a capacity of 900 bottles.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Greenwich Village Sanctuary

Located in the Greenwich Village, just a short distance from the Financial District, the Wolf of Wall Street star locked in a modest two-bedroom apartment for $10 million. As a WELL-certified building, there are an incredible number of green amenities including vitamin C-infused showers, posture-supportive heat reflexology flooring, an aromatherapy air supply and a wellness concierge.

Mary-Kate Olsen’s Turtle Bay Townhouse

Located on a quiet and comfortable street in Midtown East is Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy’s nest of love. The antique five-bedroom townhouse boasts unique architectural features from French poems embossed on the ballroom ceiling to a hall of mirrors. In the back, Olsen and Sarkozy can enjoy a stroll through their private garden including a Medici-inspired fountain. Of course this property has been upgraded with modern conveniences including a rooftop exercise pool, working elevator and integrated garage. The townhouse is valued at $13.5 million and boasts 8,000 square feet across the entire property.

Neil Patrick Harris’s Harlem Townhouse

Brought to you by the How I Met Your Mother star, Neil Patrick Harris’s Harlem town home is illustrious and gorgeous. He shares the home with two dogs, two twins Gideon and Harper and the love of his life, David Burtka. The overall décor is masculine and elegant while being completely adapted for raising a growing family in large city.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s Greenwich Village Townhouse

Parker and Matthew Broderick once owned this home together and it is an architect’s dream. With a curved banister, expansive kitchen constructed from marble and a floating tub, Parker’s home is aesthetically-pleasing but also designed by the popular interior design firm ASH with rare furniture and art. The 6,800 square foot apartment is valued at $25 million and features five-bedrooms, a 24-hour high-tech security system, seven bedrooms and a peaceful patio within the courtyard.

Spike Lee’s Upper East Side House

At the beginning of 2016, Lee put his Upper East Side historic Hatch House on the market for $32 million without any takers. The home is back on the market for $28.5 million with Brown Harris Stevens. Featuring five bedrooms, six bathrooms and three half-baths, the Barbara Rutherford Hatch House is a four-story fairytale New York City apartment with home gym, library, courtyard, large basement and more sky lights than you could ever imagine. The home was purchased by Lee in 1998 for $16.6 million.

Sting’s Central Park West Spot

Estimated at $26.5 million, this five-bedroom duplex condominium with 5,500 square feet of space located at 15 Central Park West, is one of the most exclusive addresses in Manhattan.  Multiple celebrities and Wall Street power houses live here.  Sting purchased the apartment in 2008 and has been living at this address ever since. Prior to 2008, the Roxanne rocker had lived up the street at 88 Central Park West, another celebrity luxury building that ended up selling for $26 million. From the 16th and 17th floors, Sting has an incredible view of the park and surrounding areas.

Tom Hilfiger’s Midtown Plaza Penthouse

Located at the top of the Plaza Hotel, this Midtown flat was purchased by Hilfiger in 2008 for $50 million. In October, the apartment was listed for $80 million. This is an excellent price considering $20 million was put into the apartment for renovations. Covering 6,000 square feet across two floors, both of which deliver sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, the dining room walls are rumored to be painted with a custom Eloise mural to add one of the most unique aspects of any apartment in New York.

Uma Thurman’s Midtown East Sprawl

Estimated at around $10 million, Uma Thurman is the loving owner of this 13-room Midtown East spread. She acquired the apartment for almost $19 million under the asking price. Romance novelist Barbara Taylor and husband kept this apartment on the market for over three years until they could find the right owner which happened to be Uma Thurman. Situated in the River House Building, which was once known at the grand dame of Manhattan real estate, Thurman had to pass the elite co-op board that has previously denied many famous actresses and socialites to get the apartment.

These 20 celebrity apartments are like a dream for most gawkers around the world. They are largest than most people’s homes in the most expensive city in the United States. With amenities that most can only dream of, these celebrities truly live the good life. The best aspect is that these apartments are just one of many home they can enjoy in various places around the world.