When it comes to New York City, Frank Lloyd Wright’s most recognizable project is undoubtedly the Guggenheim Museum. The curving, concrete structure is as much a work of art as the many exhibits it has held and is sometimes the main reason visitors come. After all, while the architect designed it far before social media, it’s incredible spiral staircase has become Insta-famous in modern times.
However, you may not have thought much about where Frank Lloyd Wright stayed while working on this massive and prestigious project. Where else but The Plaza, one of the most iconic architectural buildings in the city? Long known as the Frank Lloyd Wright Plaza Suite, this unit spanning 4,000 square feet was where he lived while creating the Manhattan masterpiece, which hugs Central Park roughly 30 blocks north.
In the book Wright and New York by Anthony Alofsin, the author details that Wright and his wife, Olgivanna, relocated to Manhattan in 1954. They lived there about five years, almost until his death in 1959, and made the elegant corner unit their own. According to the Robb Report, the couple even entertained some high-profile figures there, including Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, and Georgia O’Keeffe. If only its walls could talk.
Beyond the four-bedroom condo’s history, it’s current design is also noteworthy. Architect Louis Lisboa of VL Architects and interior designer Susanna Maggard collaborated in recent years to renovate it. A mix of traditional sophistication, bold expression, and artful flair abound with its graphic patterns, wide range of hues (from pastels to jewel tones), and captivating light fixtures.
While New York City has many exceptional properties on the market, owning a home in the Plaza, and one with such a massive legacy, is not the norm. Charlie Attias, Connor Ramage, and Brooke Winsness of Compass share the listing.