F
ormer New York sculptor Joel Shapiro’s Lenox Hill duplex is now listed for $4.75 million. The 3‑bedroom, 2‑story loft, once home to the late artist, reflects the scale of his monumental stick‑figure sculptures made of timber, which grace museums worldwide. Shapiro, 83, died in June; his widow, artist Ellen Phelan, and their daughter, art consultant Ivy Shapiro, oversee the sale.

    The property, at 130 E. 67th St., sits in a 1907 building that has housed figures from a Rockefeller heir to the Vignelli design duo. Shapiro and Phelan bought the duplex in the early 2000s and spent more than two decades renovating it. They converted the second floor into a sprawling primary suite, installed beveled glass windows, brass fixtures, and 20‑foot ceilings, and added a winding staircase and mezzanine overlooking the living room.

    Sotheby’s International Realty, represented by Eileen Angelo and Max Collins, lists the co‑op. The first day of showings already drew four tours, and the home’s double‑height windows flood the spacious living area with natural light. The property features three wood‑burning fireplaces—one in the living room, one in the master suite, and one in the downstairs library. The first floor houses a chef’s kitchen, dining area, den, bedroom suite, and library. Upstairs, the primary bedroom boasts a marble‑lined bathroom, and an additional bedroom offers extra space.

    Shapiro’s legacy includes more than 30 large‑scale commissions, such as the bronze “Loss and Regeneration,” a two‑part piece that sits outside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. His final work, “ARK,” is on display at MoMA. Despite international acclaim, he remained a New Yorker, maintaining a studio in Long Island City and using the Lenox Hill home for inspiration.

    The listing notes that the co‑op still contains a significant portion of Shapiro’s art collection, including a large Jasper Johns painting. Angelo remarked that the house’s design “lends itself to showcasing art, not only on the walls but throughout the space.” In a 2023 interview with the New York Times, Shapiro said, “every form is loaded with the psychology of its maker,” a sentiment echoed by the home’s aesthetic.

    The sale is managed by Ivy Shapiro, the executor of Joel Shapiro’s estate, and the property remains a testament to the artist’s monumental vision and lifelong connection to New York City.