The former townhome of celebrated composer and musician Cole Porter, known for creating songs like “Night and Day” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” just listed for $4 million. Set in one of Manhattan’s most charming and quaint locations, its classic and enchanting vibes matches its special legacy.
The circa-1860s residence stands as one of just ten former carriage houses located in Murray Hill’s historic and gated Sniffen Court Mews. This unique section of East 36th Street was registered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and is a coveted, rare place to own a home. Back in the 1920s and 1930s, Cole Porter lived in townhouse No. 2 but also owned this property, No. 4, which is where he hosted many parties and gatherings.
“The properties were used very privately as residences for companions and close associates during a period when discretion mattered socially and professionally,” listing agent Dan Fishman told Mansion Global. In recent times, the mews have been home to many other famous figures seeking calm and privacy in the heart of the city, including talk show host Graham Norton, musician Lenny Kravitz, and model Claudia Schiffer.
Full of character, this 19th-century home has pure, layered features like exposed brick, oversized windows, and an illuminating central skylight. A new owner may choose to jazz it up, renovating it with newer or more lively touches as Graham Norton did to a neighboring house. With just two bedrooms within the 2,200-square-foot floor plan, it is an intimate and cozy residence, but the soaring ceilings in the vast great room serve up unexpected scale and grandeur.
Dan Fishman of Corcoran holds the storied listing.
