Sabrina Carpenter buys Tribeca duplex for $9.95 million
Singer-actor acquires a light-filled, four-terrace residence in a landmarked Leonard Street building in downtown Manhattan.
Sabrina Carpenter has purchased a light-filled Tribeca residence for $9.95 million, records show, adding a downtown Manhattan home with four private terraces to her portfolio. The three-bedroom, 3.5-bath duplex sits in a landmarked 16-story Renaissance Revival building on Leonard Street, a structure whose pedigree and vistas align with Carpenter’s growing city-side footprint. The purchase was first reported by The Real Deal, with the seller identified as Cassandra Grey, the beauty mogul behind Violet Grey and widow of the late Paramount Pictures chairman Brad Grey.
The aerie spans about 2,910 square feet of interior living space and includes four terraces that total roughly 973 square feet of outdoor space, a feature that emphasizes indoor-outdoor living across the home’s layout. The residence opens from a private elevator landing to a large foyer that leads into a sunlit living and dining area framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. An open chef’s kitchen anchors the public rooms, while a spacious primary bedroom offers an ensuite bath and direct access to one of the terraces. The property’s design emphasizes entertaining, with multiple seating areas and expansive views of downtown Manhattan.
The Leonard Street duplex is part of a landmarked building crowned by a clocktower, originally designed in 1894 by the architectural firm McKim, Meade & White. The structure was converted from offices to condominiums in 2018 by developers Don Peebles and the Elad Group, with interiors by Jeffrey Beers International. In addition to the private elevator access, residents enjoy a suite of on-site amenities, including a gym, a 75-foot lap pool, a hot tub, a theater and a wine cellar, plus a landscaped rooftop with cabanas, fireplaces, dining areas and city views. The conversion to luxury residences preserved historic character while delivering modern amenities that appeal to downtown buyers seeking drama, scale and light.
The listing on the property originally carried a $12 million asking price in 2023, according to Gimme Shelter at the time. The sale marks Carpenter’s latest high-profile Manhattan purchase, following a long-running pattern of actors and musicians investing in Manhattan’s prime neighborhoods. Frances Katzen, the listing broker with Douglas Elliman, did not comment on the transaction.
Past and present occupants of the building have included high-profile figures like Clive Davis and Nicole Kidman, as well as Zoe Jackson, the daughter of actor Samuel L. Jackson. The development’s blend of historic architecture and contemporary conveniences has made it a magnet for celebrities seeking a discreet downtown base with dramatic views and prized outdoor space. The transaction underscores the resilience of New York’s luxury condo market, where celebrity-backed purchases continue to shape demand for trophy residences in Tribeca and nearby neighborhoods.
The deal’s public record confirms Carpenter’s purchase as a strategic addition to a city portfolio that prioritizes light, flow and the flexibility of indoor-outdoor living. The property’s four terraces, which collectively provide nearly 1,000 square feet of outdoor space, allow for al fresco dining, lounging and entertaining across seasons, complementing the home’s open-plan public rooms and intimate bedroom suite. The building’s amenities, including a rooftop area and private clubs like a wine room, further enhance its appeal to buyers who view downtown Manhattan as both a residence and a cultural outpost.
In Toronto-born Carpenter’s orbit, the Tribeca purchase adds another layer to a growing pattern of entertainment-industry figures anchoring luxury real estate in lower Manhattan. The Real Deal’s initial report, followed by subsequent coverage, highlighted the property’s robust features and the building’s storied pedigree, which has drawn other notable owners over the years. While the market has fluctuated in recent quarters, properties with this combination of architectural pedigree, outdoor space and high-end amenities continue to attract attention from both domestic and international buyers seeking a city base that blends glamour with practicality.
