The house was recently renovated by the current owners Doug and Lily Band. They enlisted the architect Steven Harris and the interior designer Miles Redd for the job of revamping the 100-year-old. Of note, the Bands had the land beneath the house excavated to add two feet to the ceiling height on the garden level. Both an elevator and a spiral staircase with a skylight connect that floor with the four others.
Within the manse, which Rockefeller and his wife owned for almost 70 years, you’ll find a large drawing room with original yellow wallpaper from when the couple resided there. French doors open to a terrace that overlooks the rear garden , while a second living area spans the entire building’s 40-foot width. A formal dining room sports mirrored walls, and three kitchens ensure that breakfast, lunch, and dinner can all be made in their own dedicated space, if so desired.
The Bands bought the property back in 2018 for a cool $20 million. Despite spending a good amount of dough on the renovations, the couple decided to list the property now as they’re moving out of the city, Modlin said. Their desire for a change of scenery, though, means a new buyer will get to enjoy the fruits of their labor—a freshly spruced-up yet historic home.