During the disco heyday of Studio 54, when celebrity regulars like Bianca Jagger, Cher, and Halston would all grace the dance floor, the party extended into the wee hours of the morning at this Chelsea loft.
Tucked away at 131 West 24th Street in Chelsea, a spacious duplex loft that once served as a legendary Studio 54 after-party destination is now up for grabs for $4.25 million, a modest price tag for its celebrity acclaim.
Once home to Louis Falco, the renowned choreographer behind the 1980 film Fame, the residence later became home to Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Marc Routh, welcoming figures from Stephen Sondheim and Norman Mailer to Richard Gere.
Spanning two full floors totaling 4,200 square feet, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence makes an entrance. With the great room serving as the star of the show, it boasts 18-foot-plus ceilings, exposed brick walls, and oversized windows, while a catwalk overlooking the living space adds a bit of theatrical flair. Three separate entertaining areas and a library add to its sophistication.
Current homeowner Marc Routh shared with dailyDEEDS just what has made his abode so special. “It was a great home to entertain, to host guests, and to raise a family. Because the apartment has such large square footage and the great room has two story ceilings, we had the ability to host many parties and events, from parties to benefits to book signings, from dance and music concerts to large cocktail and dinner parties,” Routh said. “And as a two-story loft with its entrances directly to the elevator, it has a privacy that was much appreciated.”
The property is listed with Matthew Solomon and Carl Gambino of The Gambino Group.
