Where does Robert De Niro live? The actor was born and raised in New York City, and much of his adult life has been spent in different homes throughout New York state. “I go to Paris, I go to London, I go to Rome, and I always say, ‘There’s no place like New York. It’s the most exciting city in the world now. That’s the way it is. That’s it,’” the actor has famously said. His love for his hometown has led him to invest an incredible amount of time and energy into the city’s arts and culture scene. He and business partner Jane Rosenthal started TriBeCa Productions in 1989. He opened Tribeca Grill in 1990, and he co-owns the Greenwich Hotel. His love for the city that never sleeps has even earned him the keys to the city. But it’s perhaps De Niro’s steadfast decision to live exclusively in New York that has cemented his status as an NYC icon over the years—he not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk. Below, we’re taking a peek into some of De Niro’s homes, including his architecturally stunning Greenwich Village penthouse.
West Village town house
For about 37 years, the Heat actor resided at the same West Village town house. He reportedly bought the 5,000-square-foot home in 1975. According to the listing history, he paid $190,000 for the Italianate-style house, which was built in 1852. De Niro sold the four-story dwelling in 2012 for $9.5 million. According to reporting from the time, the home had three bedrooms, 12-foot ceilings, and a primary suite with a private terrace.
Inherited Montauk beach house
One of De Niro’s homes was left to him by his father, the late painter Robert De Niro Sr. The Montauk beach house was where the actor’s father often retreated in order to escape the bustle of the city; he left it to De Niro Jr. upon his death in 1993. The beachfront property reportedly sits on 1.5 acres, with a 2,278-square-foot house and approximately 740 square feet of decking. The house was built in the 1950s, but not much else is known about its aesthetics. In 2017, De Niro filed an application to have the existing structure razed to build a larger home, but his request was ultimately denied. He still owns this residence.
Ulster County estate
In 1997, De Niro married actor and socialite Grace Hightower. That same year, he dropped $1.5 million on an estate in the small town of Gardiner, New York, that he has called home ever since. According to reports, the 2,222-square-foot house sits atop 78 acres of land, erected where the original 18th-century farmhouse once stood. De Niro reportedly renovated the place to suit his growing family’s needs; it now includes six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with the barn converted into a massive 14,000-square-foot recreation center with a gym, a boxing room, a game room, a swimming pool and sauna, a basketball court, and a small film studio. The grounds also boast two guesthouses, a tennis court, and a small ski slope.