A Spanish farmhouse-style penthouse villa \u2014 one with a striking red roof that\u2019s perched on top of a former church \u2014 is back on the market for $8.25 million, down from\u00a0its most recent ask of $9.5 million, Gimme Shelter has learned.<\/p>\n
It is also available as a $42,000-a-month rental.<\/p>\n
It all crowns the neo-Gothic building known as the Opera, located at 2166 Broadway and 77th Street.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The penthouse villa with a red roof is perched on top of a building from 1930. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
The aerie has incomparable views. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
Inside, the living and dining areas come with sky-high views. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
The lofty aerie was built on top of the building\u2019s roof \u2014 where a cross once was \u2014 in 1980, around the time the 24-story building turned co-op. The home first listed for $12.5 million in 2023 and was last asking $9.5 million in April, down from $9.9 million in March.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sellers \u2014 Mehryar Mohri and Corinna Cortes \u2014 bought the penthouse for $7.95 million in 2017. They are experts in machine learning research. Mohri is a professor of computer science and mathematics at NYU\u2019s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and heads the machine learning theory team at Google Research.<\/p>\n
The five-bedroom, four-bath spread takes up a full floor. It comes with a temperature-controlled solarium and a wraparound terrace featuring panoramic\u00a0views of Central Park, the Hudson River, the Midtown skyline and the George Washington Bridge.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lounging alcoves surround this fireplace. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
The solarium features dining with a billion-dollar view. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is truly a one-of-a-kind penthouse \u2014 a full floor built on top of a prewar building with private outdoor space and 360 degree views of the city,\u201d said listing broker Seth Podell of Howard\u00a0Hanna NYC.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe location is amazing, on the Upper West Side,\u00a0but you feel like you are in a home and not Manhattan \u2014 like a farmhouse\u00a0in the sky overlooking New York City,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The light-filled residence opens to a foyer that leads to a great room with vaulted 16-foot, white-washed cedar ceilings. A stone-clad woodburning fireplace anchors the open space with a living and dining area along with a white chef\u2019s kitchen.<\/p>\n
The solarium, for its part, features built-in dining that extends entertaining options year-round.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Skylit space is maximized. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
One of the home\u2019s many bedrooms. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
The bedroom and home office, which also boasts a dreamy view. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
A main bedroom suite takes up one wing. It\u00a0has\u00a0Central Park views, a woodburning fireplace, two walk-in closets, a spa-like ensuite bath with river views and direct access to the terrace.<\/p>\n
In addition, a skylight studio currently functions as a home workspace. <\/p>\n
Finally, a mezzanine loft can function as an additional studio or library.<\/p>\n
The roof is a rare city standout. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n
There are also prime outdoor spaces for lounging. Joseph Velazquez Five7 Media<\/p>\n