New York City is full of film locations, but it’s not every day buyers get the opportunity to own one from such an iconic movie. Featured in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, this luxurious space played the role of designer James Holt’s chic downtown apartment, where Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) first met Chris Thomson (Simon Baker) at a swanky industry party.
Miranda Priestly’s Upper East Side townhouse hit the market two years ago and, while Priestly’s place stands as the pinnacle of polished luxury, Holt’s gives off an industrial yet tailored feel. Most of all, thanks to its dramatic, 120-foot-long wall of brick archways that set a cinematic scene. Priced at $8.9 million, Unit 3A at 56 Crosby Street is now for sale.
The founders of The Apartment, an innovative design concept store once located on the same street, own the stylish loft and their sharp eye for detail is apparent. From the custom floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace to the free-floating bookshelves and the bespoke Boffi kitchen designed by Marc Sadler, the 3,614-square-foot residence feels light yet impressive. Since it was only shown in the movie at night, viewers didn’t get to see the stunning natural glow that floods the great room during the day. Golden hour also bounces through the enormous 10-foot-high windows, illuminating the huge open space and accentuating the rich textures of the exposed brick walls and Corinthian columns.
Another aspect the film didn’t reveal—and what a shame—is the breathtaking master bedroom, complete with a sculptural walk-in closet designed to be climbed like a work of art. The en-suite bathroom, with marble countertops, a soaking tub, and a separate shower offers spa-like treatment.
Offering historic charm, too, the building originally belonged to a department store in the early 1900s before it was converted much later into a condominium development. Today, there are just nine units at the exclusive address.
Jacques Foussard, Craig Filippachi, and Jason Shuchman of Brown Harris Stevens holds the listing.