{"id":213108,"date":"2026-04-28T21:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/213108\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T21:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:06:07","slug":"ex-brooklyn-net-ben-simmons-putting-dumbo-apartment-back-on-the-market-for-15m-after-failing-to-sell-it-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/213108\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Brooklyn Net Ben Simmons putting Dumbo apartment back on the market for $15M after failing to sell it last year"},"content":{"rendered":"

NBA free agent\u00a0Ben Simmons<\/a>\u00a0is making a second attempt to sell his palatial\u00a0New York<\/a>\u00a0apartment \u2014 putting the condo back on the marke<\/a>t for the reduced price of $14.99 million.<\/p>\n

Simmons, 29, who is originally from Australia, first put his designer\u00a0Dumbo<\/a>\u00a0dwelling on the market for $16.99 million in March 2025, almost one month to the day after he left\u00a0the\u00a0Brooklyn Nets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The basketball pro ultimately signed with\u00a0the\u00a0Los Angeles Clippers<\/a>, where he played for just a matter of months before becoming a free agent at the end of the 2025 season, and it seems he is ready to sever his remaining ties to the Empire State, relisting his five-bedroom condo<\/a> for a reduced price.<\/p>\n

Simmons purchased the property for $14 million in 2023 \u2014 soon after he was traded to the Nets by the\u00a0Philadelphia 76ers \u2014 snapping up\u00a0two\u00a0adjacent units for that sum, which he then transformed into a sizable 5,261-square-foot oasis, which is now listed with\u00a0Carl Gambino\u00a0and\u00a0Marta Maletz\u00a0of The Gambino Group at Compass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Located in the luxurious Olympia Dumbo high-rise, which sits alongside the Brooklyn Bridge, just a few minutes from the riverfront, the condo was designed by renowned firm Widell + Boschetti, with co-founder\u00a0Barette Widell\u00a0revealing that the space was intended to offer an \u201cunderstated,\u201d yet \u201cultimately timeless\u201d appeal.<\/p>\n

Former Brooklyn Nets player Ben Simmons is trying to sell his Brooklyn condo for a second time. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST<\/p>\n

Simmons\u2019 Dumbo apartment is on the market for $14.99 million. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven that we\u2019ve worked with this client several times, the overall design direction was an elevated, more sophisticated approach something that feels comfortable, understated, and ultimately timeless,\u201d Widell explained in an email to\u00a0Realtor.com\u00ae<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal was to create a true sanctuary: a place where he could unwind and recharge, balanced with areas designed for entertaining and gathering with friends.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project is a reflection of thoughtful balance elevated yet approachable, tailored yet timeless creating a home that feels both personal and effortlessly livable.\u201d<\/p>\n

A bedroom in Simmons\u2019 condo with views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

A bathroom in the basketball player\u2019s apartment. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

Widell noted that, when it came to Simmons\u2019 priorities in the condo, the primary suite was his main focus, revealing that the basketball star wanted the room to feel \u201clike a retreat\u201d where he could get away from it all \u2014 while the main living spaces needed to provide a place where he felt comfortable spending time with his pals.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe client prioritized comfort and functionality above all else,\u201d she shared. \u201cHe wanted his primary suite to feel like a retreat, while also having a dedicated space where friends could relax, play pool, and enjoy a more social, energetic environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

To that end, listing photos show that there is a stark difference between the aesthetic of the main spaces \u2014 which boast walls of windows to amplify the beautiful city views and also open up to a private terrace space.<\/p>\n

The condo\u2019s living room with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

A game room in Simmons\u2019 apartment. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

The main communal area, while features a living room, modern kitchen, and a dining space, boasts an open-plan layout that makes each space feel incredibly expansive \u2014 a feeling that is further emphasized by the beautiful natural light that flows in from every angle.<\/p>\n

However, for more intimate gatherings, there are several other spaces: a cozy gaming room that features jaw-dropping views of the Manhattan Bridge, an entertainment room with a huge sectional couch and a pool table, and a movie theater with two enormous daybeds for extra comfort.<\/p>\n

One of the key aspects of the design process, Widell explained, was ensuring that the decor in the apartment enhanced, rather than competed with, those spectacular vistas.<\/p>\n

A tennis court on the luxury building\u2019s terrace. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

The apartment building\u2019s pool. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the key considerations in this project was layering the interiors without competing with the incredible New York City views,\u201d Widell explained. \u201cWe were very intentional about enhancing the space while allowing the surroundings to remain a focal point.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blackout curtains have been added to the windows in several of these spaces \u2014 as well as in the bedrooms \u2014 to turn them into private retreats, enabling Simmons and his friends to shut out the world whenever they felt the need for true relaxation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe incorporated Venetian plaster walls, specialty wall coverings, and custom drapery to add depth and texture,\u201d Widell went on. \u201cCustom furnishings were designed specifically for the space to ensure both comfort and functionality, aligning with the client\u2019s lifestyle while maintaining a refined aesthetic.\u201d<\/p>\n

A kitchen island in the apartment. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

The primary \u201cretreat\u201d features a very moody, dark aesthetic and comes complete with its own private terrace, an enormous ensuite bathroom \u2014 with giant soaking tub \u2014 and an expansive walk-in closet that listing photos show has been emptied of all of Simmons\u2019 clothing.<\/p>\n

In total, the enormous apartment features\u00a0seven\u00a0bathrooms \u2014 five full and two half.<\/p>\n

Among the more unique design elements in the space are some custom acrylic shelves that display Simmons\u2019 impressive collection of Bearbrick figurines, a hugely-popular range of bear-shaped statues by Japanese toy company Medicom, which often feature designs by high-end collaborators like artist\u00a0Keith Haring\u00a0and sportswear giant Nike.<\/p>\n

A walk-in closet in the Dumbo condo. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

Simmons\u2019 property has also been outfitted with an impressive smart system that controls everything from the heated floors to the motorized drapes \u2014 and even the lighting.<\/p>\n

It also comes complete with\u00a0four\u00a0parking spaces.<\/p>\n

The apartment will be the third high-profile U.S. property that Simmons has attempted to offload since he began his career in the NBA in 2016, when he was drafted by the 76ers \u2014 however, his time on the American real estate market has not been without its tribulations.<\/p>\n

The gym in Simmons\u2019 building. Hayley Ellen Day on behalf of the Gambino Group<\/p>\n

In October 2021, just four months before he was signed to the Nets, Simmons listed his Philadelphia apartment for $3.1 million, having purchased the unit for $2.5 million in 2018.<\/p>\n

Located in the Ritz-Carlton residences, the property spans just over 3,000 square feet and features three bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.<\/p>\n

However, even Simmons\u2019 sporting celebrity could not help him shift the unit, which records show was taken off the market in July 2023 after several price reductions. It was then listed for rent \u2014 with an asking price of $12,500 a month \u2014 the following year.<\/p>\n

The pro baller faced similar struggles on the West Coast, where he previously owned a luxurious home in Hidden Hills, CA, which he purchased for $17.75 million in 2021. He initially put\u00a0that\u00a0dwelling on the market for the much higher price of $23 million the following year \u2014 but was unable to find a buyer.<\/p>\n

After slashing his asking price on multiple occasions, eventually lowering it to $17.5 million, he put the property up on the auction block in a no-reserve sale, where it finally sold for just $12.1 million \u2014 leaving Simmons with a $5 million loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NBA free agent\u00a0Ben Simmons\u00a0is making a second attempt to sell his palatial\u00a0New York\u00a0apartment \u2014 putting the condo back…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":213109,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[84149,98,100,99,1022,8893,9,24,63,1491],"class_list":["post-213108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-brooklyn","tag-ben-simmons","tag-brooklyn","tag-brooklyn-headlines","tag-brooklyn-news","tag-celebrity-real-estate","tag-dumbo","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-real-estate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=213108"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213108\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/213109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=213108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=213108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=213108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}