Acclaimed artist and photographer Chuck Close lived and worked on Manhattan’s Bond Street for decades up until his passing in 2021 at the age of 81. Now, the late painter’s former Noho apartment is coming on the market for just shy of $8 million.
Soon to be listed with Emily Beare of Core NYC, the 2,478-square-foot loft occupies the entire ninth floor of the Deborah Berke-designed building at 48 Bond Street. The architect, the founder of, is best known for her work at The New School College of Performing Arts and Yale University School of Art.More People Are Buying Art Online, as Digital Sales Rise to $11.8 Billion, Close and his wife, Leslie, shelled out a cool $5.85 million for the condo back in 2008.
Elsewhere, the eat-in kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art stainless-steel appliances, including a wine fridge and double oven. There’s also a breakfast nook and a balcony with views of the Empire State Building. The modern-looking primary suite has a ton of great features going in its favor as well. For example, the principal bedroom is decked out with a marble and tile ensuite bath, a spacious walk-in closet, and access to the sunny terrace.