While he may not have secured a spot on Team USA for the Paris Olympics, Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown is fresh off a legacy-defining season.
The eight-year NBA veteran made his third All-Star team, won Eastern Conference finals MVP and Finals MVP, and helped the Boston Celtics win their first NBA championship since 2008.
And while he’s winning big on the court, he’s hoping to bank a personal win too. He just listed an industrial-style penthouse with a historic vibe he owns on Melcher St. in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood for $4,750,000.
One of the highest-paid small forwards in the NBA, Jaylen lives in a sprawling 7-bedroom mansion in Wellesley, bought back in 2020 for $7.8 million. So he likely hasn’t lived in the Fort Point condo for quite a while.
Nevertheless, the Melcher Street penthouse reflects the sartorial icon’s style and features open-concept, industrial-yet-warm interiors that perfectly complement the building’s historic appeal. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
Set in a Fort Point building on Melcher St.
The stylish 2,964-square-foot penthouse sits atop a 1916-built brick building at 49 Melcher St. in Fort Point, the former industrial district along Fort Point Channel filled with historic lofts, art studios, and galleries.
The building is also home to a popular local steakhouse called Mooo…. Seaport.
It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms
The unit consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half-bath, and a spiral staircase that leads to a generously sized rooftop deck.
It has a luxurious primary suite with a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in shower.
The MVP of townhouses
“It’s the MVP of town houses. It really is,” real estate agent George Sarkis — who shares the listing with Manny Sarkis of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman — says of the $4.75 million Fort Point penthouse.
“The open concept, the feel of it, the brick and beam,” Sarkis told Boston.com. “To see this at about a 3,000-square-foot scale is very hard to come by. Having one of Boston’s steakhouses in the building is a big bonus.”
The unit retains many of the building’s original features
Much like the other historic homes and converted buildings around Fort Point, the building retains its most coveted original features.
Brown’s penthouse has exposed brick walls, oversized factory windows that flood the open floorplan with natural light, and a 12-plus-foot ceiling with the original wood beams.
Open-concept penthouse living
The historic elements are beautifully complemented by modern additions throughout the open-concept floor plan, particularly in the kitchen, which has been equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and an eat-in island.
The large living area — comprised of living, dining, and kitchen — can easily be configured differently, should the future owner choose to do so.
The penthouse has a generously sized rooftop deck
Heading up a spiral staircase, future residents and their guests can enjoy a private 400+ square-foot roof deck to take in the bustling city life below.
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Nowadays, Jaylen Brown lives in the suburbs
As for where Jaylen Brown is heading next, we’re guessing he already made his choice years before listing his penthouse in the city.
Brown has been famously living in the posh Boston suburb of Wellesley, Massachusetts, known as one of the most expensive towns in the country.
Where he owns a 7-bedroom mansion bought in 2022
Back in 2020, Jaylen Brown scored a $7.8 million deal for a massive 10,099-square-foot home in Wellesley that had previously been listed for $11 million.
Sitting on 1.53 acres of land, the mansion has 7 bedrooms, 9 baths, and boasts a farmhouse style with modern aesthetics.
His Boston penthouse is now on the market for $4,750,000
Since he’s nice and settled in the suburbs, Jaylen is now parting ways with his Melcher St. penthouse, and has hired Douglas Elliman top producers George and Manny Sarkis of The Sarkis Team to help him offload the city residence.
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In one of Tribeca’s most iconic century-old buildings, a newly revamped penthouse has landed on the market with a $24.45 million asking price and a whole range of features and amenities you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the city.
The penthouse sits atop one of New York’s most iconic landmarks — the Renaissance Revival-style 108 Leonard, formerly known as 346 Broadway or the Clock Tower Building — originally designed in the 1890s by renowned architects McKim, Mead & White for the New York Life Insurance Company.
The full-block beaux-arts building has since been reborn as a luxury condominium that attracts big names like Nicole Kidman and Samuel L. Jackson, thanks to a masterful transformation at the hands of the Elad Group, a prestigious NYC developer known for historic conversions like The Plaza and for its neighborhood-defining new construction like THE 74 on the Upper East Side.
Spanning three floors, the most coveted residence at 108 Leonard has rightfully been dubbed the Crown Penthouse and resembles “a townhouse in the sky”, as the listing rightfully points out.
It’s now being offered for sale at $24,450,000, with an all-star Douglas Elliman team in charge of the listing (Elena Sarkissian, Jane Powers, Raphael DeNiro, Christopher Salierno, and Matthew MacKay).
The pinnacle of luxury living in Tribeca
Spec-wise, the 6,252-square-foot penthouse residence is a 5-bedroom, 5-bath, 2-powder room triplex with an additional 2,173 square feet of combined outdoor space.
It is a true “townhouse in the sky” occupying the 14th, 15th, and 16th floors of the building which, combined with 108 Leonard’s prestige, location, and architectural details, and complemented by views that extend from the Empire State Building and Midtown skyline to the North, the East River and beyond, make it one of the most desirable trophy homes in the city.
“This is the pinnacle of luxury living in the heart of Tribeca,” says Elena Sarkissian, Director of Sales at 108 Leonard with Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.
“This extraordinary triplex blends the tranquility of a private sanctuary with the vibrant energy of the city’s new gallery district. Towering arched windows and soaring 16-foot ceilings — features impossible to replicate today — set the stage for a truly singular design experience unlike any other.”
Custom-designed interiors by Jeffrey Beers International
The interiors bear the signature of Award-winning hospitality design firm Jeffrey Beers International, which also worked on the Hard Rock Hotel in New York, The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, The Newbury Boston, Peter Luger Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, and Jay-Z’s 40/40 CLUB, to name just a few of their upscale projects.
They also left their mark on some of the city’s other prominent luxury condo developments, including 277 Fifth Avenue, One West End, and the mixed-use One57.
For 108 Leonard’s Crown Penthouse, the design firm worked to highlight the existing, distinctive design features while also incorporating contemporary finishes, without altering the historic feel.
These include deep crown moldings, chevron wood floors, massive arched windows, and 16-foot high ceilings. The stunning marble fireplaces add a touch of elegance, while the custom Scavolini cabinetry and Arabescato Cerviole marble countertops in the kitchen showcase exquisite craftsmanship.
Additionally, the primary suite features high-honed Calacatta Mandria marble floors and walls in the bathrooms, along with custom double vanities and Fantini polished chrome fixtures.
The 14th Floor is anchored by a ballroom-sized great room
The 14th floor of The Crown Penthouse at 108 Leonard features a gracious foyer leading to a ballroom-sized great room located on the northeast corner of the building — surrounded by massive arched windows offering open views to the north and iconic bridges to the east.
The room also includes 16-foot ceilings, deep crown moldings, chevron wood floors, and a marble fireplace. Double slider doors lead to a windowed eat-in kitchen equipped with custom Scavolini cabinetry, Arabescato Cerviole marble countertops, and premium Miele appliances, including a 6-burner gas cooktop, double dishwasher, steam/convection oven, electric speed oven, espresso station, and a 100-bottle wine refrigerator.
This floor also has a signature powder room with a Nero Marquina marble sink, Murano glass faucets, and a black metal mirror with integrated lighting, as well as a separate bedroom suite ideal for a private home office or guest suite.
The 15th Floor features a media room and bedroom suites
The 15th floor of The Crown Penthouse at 108 Leonard features a large media room with a glass wall that leads to a spacious southern terrace. Adjacent to the media room is a second wet bar area and a signature powder room.
A central gallery on this floor leads to a laundry room and three distinct bedroom suites, each with en suite baths and individual access to either the southern or northern terraces.
The primary suite occupies the entire 16th Floor
The 16th floor of The Crown Penthouse at 108 Leonard is dedicated to the primary suite, which occupies the entire floor.
This suite offers exceptional light and jaw-dropping views from three exposures: the Empire State Building and Midtown skyline to the north, the East River and iconic bridges to the east, and the Municipal Building and City Hall to the south.
The floor includes a sprawling east-facing private terrace highlighted by the building’s historic copper-clad Cupola. The suite features a marble fireplace, a midnight kitchen, ample walk-in closet space, and a separate sitting area/dressing room.
Two separate, glass-wrapped baths face north and include high-honed Calacatta Mandria marble floors and walls, with one bath featuring a freestanding soaking tub and the other an oversized walk-in shower. Custom double vanities with Fantini polished chrome fixtures and two water closets are also included.
Over 2,000 square feet of outdoor spaces & terraces overlooking the city
The Crown Penthouse features an expansive 2,173 square feet of combined outdoor space spread across multiple terraces on the 15th and 16th floors.
The 15th floor has a large southern terrace accessible from the media room, providing additional space for entertaining guests. There is also a separate northern terrace off the bedrooms on this level.
The stunning 16th floor primary suite has its own private east-facing terrace highlighted by the iconic copper cupola atop the building. With over 1,000 square feet of outdoor space, the terrace offers ample room for outdoor furnishings and relaxation while taking in views of the Midtown skyline and East River bridges.
Set inside a century-old piece of Tribeca history
Originally designed in the 1890s by the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, the National Register of Historic Places-listed 108 Leonard building is an iconic example of beaux-arts design.
The full-block building was constructed in the Renaissance Revival style, with Italian Renaissance architectural details. McKim, Mead & White, the preeminent American architecture firm at the turn of the 20th century, is perhaps best known for grand civic structures like the original Pennsylvania Station and the Brooklyn Museum.
108 Leonard’s extensive list of amenities
The Crown Penthouse at 108 Leonard offers residents access to multiple attended lobbies, a discreet drive-in motor reception with private valet parking, and over 20,000 square feet of wellness-driven amenities.
These include a 75-foot lap pool with an adjacent hot tub, sauna, and steam rooms for relaxing and rejuvenating, as well as a spacious 2,200-square-foot fitness center outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment.
Residents can also make use of the chef’s demonstration kitchen and adjacent entertaining lounge for hosting private dinner parties and events. Other posh entertainment options include a private dining room featuring a bespoke wine cellar, a landmarked mezzanine-level lounge known as “the marble room”, and several beautifully appointed media & game rooms, and rooftop gardens.
The Alice in Wonderland-themed children’s playroom is a whimsical space that not only serves its function perfectly but pays tribute to the building’s storied history — with a wall-sized clock and gears hinting at 108 Leonard’s well-known moniker of “the Clock Building”.
A special nod to the marble-clad lobby & marble room
While wellness and entertainment-oriented amenities are a staple of luxury condo developments, 108 Leonard has a few aces up its sleeve that other buildings simply can’t match.
Among them is the double-height main lobby accessed from the Leonard Street entrance. Designated as a New York City interior landmark, the imposing space contains a terrazzo floor, marble walls, and staircases with marble balustrades.
Paying homage to the building’s exteriors — largely made of marble — there’s also a landmarked and restored marble-clad anteroom that has been fitted with bespoke furniture designed by the 125-year-old Italian brand Giorgetti, known for its collaborations with Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, and Brioni.
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Right next to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the beating heart of Hollywood, is a penthouse that transcends the ordinary, and comes with a touch of star-studded allure.
Set in the landmark building known as The Broadway Hollywood at 1645 Vine St, the loft-style condo with soaring ceilings is owned by none other than actor and comedian Danny McBride, best known for his distinctive comedic style and memorable roles in hits like Eastbound & Down and Pineapple Express.
But not for long, as The Righteous Gemstones creator/actor has listed it for sale, asking $1,795,000 for the 2,149-square-foot duplex condo. Deedee Howard of The Agency holds the listing.
McBride is by no means the only celebrity to live at the Broadway.
The star-studded Broadway Hollywood building was home to countless bold-faced names, including actors Charlize Theron and Jason Statham, Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, and Wilmer Valderrama and his fellow That 70s Show castmate Danny Masterson.
Inside Danny McBride’s penthouse at The Broadway
Recently renovated, McBride’s penthouse is a swanky one-bedroom, two-bath spread with an industrial loft style with exposed ductwork.
From the Hollywood sign to the rolling hills and the iconic Capitol Records building, each view offered by the duplex condo’s sleek glass windows is a cinematic experience.
Key facts & figures
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 2
Square footage: 2,149 sq. ft.
Price: $1,795,000
Price/ sq. ft: $1,128
Building amenities: newly finished, rooftop pool area with a hot tub, a fitness center, world-class 24-hour staff, secure access, and two parking spaces with 24-hour valet service
Sleek design and lofty spaces
Lofty spaces, gallery walls for art, and soaring ceilings create an inviting ambiance, reflecting McBride’s eclectic tastes and appreciation for aesthetics.
Live/work in style
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the penthouse is a live/work space that mirrors McBride’s dynamic career.
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A chic media room with a projector, an open kitchen with high-end Viking appliances, and an industrial staircase leading to the primary ensuite bedroom loft make this space a versatile canvas for both relaxation and creativity.
Lofty living
The primary ensuite bedroom loft, with its walk-in closet, stunning marble bath, and private outdoor terrace with an inviting fireplace, adds to the appeal of this city gem.
Rooftop retreat & private balcony
Residents, including the comedic genius himself, can indulge in sunsets from one of the cabanas at the rooftop pool area. The newly finished space includes a hot tub with breathtaking hillside views and an adjacent fitness center.
The penthouse also has its own private outdoor terrace with a fireplace that’s perfect for enjoying the city’s vibrant nighttime lights.
Upscale living, Hollywood style
World-class 24-hour staff, secure access, and the convenience of two parking spaces with 24-hour valet service add to the appeal, but it’s the location that trumps all other attributes.
Proximity to the Entertainment District places renowned establishments like Katsuya, a vibrant Sunday farmers market, and a Trader Joe’s just steps away.
And let’s not forget that the world’s biggest stars are literally at your feet as soon as you step out of the building, with the Hollywood Walk of Fame right outside its doorsteps.
This property falls under the Mills Act, adding a layer of financial appeal to this Hollywood gem.
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The Fountainbleau has crested the wave of Miami glamour for more than 50 years.
The iconic building, widely recognized as one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach, has long been captivating locals and travelers with its distinctive design — which bears the signature of renowned architect Morris Lapidus. Lapidus’s neo-baroque style came to define the 1950s and ’60s resort-hotel design and has since become synonymous with Miami and Miami Beach.
Ever since the Fountainbleau Miami first opened its doors in 1954, the famed curvilinear resort has been a magnet for the biggest names in Hollywood.
Back in the ’50s and ’60s, guests staying at the hotel could rub shoulders with some of the most famous names in the entertainment industry like Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, and Judy Garland, who often stayed at the resort when in town.
Stellar performances have also been at the heart of Fontainebleau since Frank Sinatra made it the headquarters of his Rat Pack in the Fifties, and that element is just as relevant today. The resort’s nightclub, LIV, is considered one of the top clubs in the U.S., often frequented by some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
Following a massive $1 billion renovation completed in 2008, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach significantly expanded its footprint with the addition of two new luxury all-suite towers (Trésor and Sorrento) to the existing original structures, Chateau and Versailles.
Now, one of the penthouses set atop the Trésor building is up for grabs — with a price tag that matches the caliber of the building it’s set in.
Listed for a whopping $22 million, Penthouse North is one of only two penthouses in the tower (which consists of 462 units, but half of them are studios, the other half one-bedroom apartments, with just two penthouses) and sits on the 37th floor of the Fontainebleau II / Trésor building.
Michele Redlich with Coldwell Banker Realty holds the listing. A true expert in everything Fontainebleau, Michele has sold around 460 apartments at the famed Miami resort, far more than any other Miami area real estate agent. Currently, there are 13 active listings in the building, and she holds 10 of them, including the Penthouse North unit which — at $22 million — is now the priciest in the building.
Penthouse North spans 4,500 square feet and offers 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths, and is anchored by a light-flooded great room with high ceilings and soaring windows with uninterrupted ocean views.
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The unit’s square footage is extended by the generous outdoor space, which includes a huge terrace with mesmerizing views, as well as a private pool and shower.
The penthouse can also serve as a passive income driver, as future owners can enroll in the hotel rental program, and earn income while not occupying the property.
And the Fontainebleau Resort’s endless list of upscale amenities can definitely help attract short-time tenants. Fontainebleau guests and residents enjoy 22 oceanfront acres of amenities like award-winning restaurants, the famous LIV night club, a marina to keep their yachts, the Lapis spa and fitness center, and on-site services like valet and daily free breakfasts in the owners lounge.
Now, if the pictures got you thinking that the building looks familiar (even though you’ve never been to Miami), there’s a good reason for that.
The Fontainebleau Miami is more than just a celebrity favorite; it has also long been a go-to filming location, with major productions like Goldfinger (James Bond, 1964), The Bellboy (1960), Scarface (1983), The Specialist (1994), and The Bodyguard (1992) filming scenes at the Fontainebleau.
It’s also one of the best-rated resorts and hotels in all of Miami, so make sure to add it to your roadmap the next time you find yourself in the Magic City.
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I’ve been writing about real estate for quite a few years now. I first started out as a real estate journalist back in 2011, then became a copywriter for a real estate data provider, then made the switch to a marketing position for a home search portal. And then another home search portal. And then another (yes, some people just love real estate.)
And throughout the years, there was this one listing I kept coming across. The one listing that made me stop whatever I was doing to just take a couple of minutes and drool over its photos.
That listing was for the DUMBO Clocktower penthouse.
I never quite understood how such an exquisite penthouse could linger on the market for so many years without finding a buyer. How people would splurge on Manhattan pads with no character and ignore this beautiful three-story condo and its jaw-dropping views.
And since it finally found a lucky buyer — the DUMBO Clocktower penthouse sold a couple of weeks ago for $15 million — let’s take a moment and enjoy the photos before diving into the full story of this unique listing.
7 Years and Many Price Adjustments Later…
…the DUMBO Clocktower penthouse got its chance to shine!
The 1 Main Street triplex sold for $15 million — which makes it the most expensive condo sale in Brooklyn, snapping the title from a Brooklyn Bridge Park Pierhouse unit that closed just last month for $10.6 million.
But it’s been a rocky ride for the Brooklyn penthouse with killer Manhattan views (I have to stop and note that the four 14-foot glass clocks offer 360-degree views of everything from the Verrazano Bridge to the Empire State Building).
The DUMBO penthouse first hit the market in August 2009, asking a full $25 million. After failing to attract a sufficiently generous buyer, the listing went off the market, only to return in 2013 with a new broker (and a new asking: $18 million).
The new owner, whose name is masked under an LLC, will now get to enjoy a spacious open floorplan that seems to have been built for entertainment — which makes perfect sense: who wouldn’t want people over to flaunt the four 14-foot glass clocks that open up to unique 360-degree views of everything from the Verrazano Bridge to the Empire State Building.
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