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fter a night at the MTV Video Music Awards, pop icon Ricky Martin has put his Upper East Side home on the market for $6.45 million—down from the $8.4 million it originally listed nearly ten years ago, according to Gimme Shelter. The sale follows a stellar week for the 53‑year‑old, who received MTV’s inaugural Latin Icon Award on September 7, presented by Jessica Simpson. Martin dedicated the honor to his children: 17‑year‑old twins Matteo and Valentino, born via surrogate, and 6‑year‑old Lucia and 5‑year‑old Renn, also conceived through surrogacy with former husband Jwan Yosef.

    The property, located at 170 East End Ave, is a full‑floor, four‑bedroom unit he purchased in 2012 for $5.9 million. The 3,147‑square‑foot home sits in a Peter Marino‑designed luxury building overlooking Carl Schurz Park and the East River. Its open layout features a spacious foyer that opens to a living‑dining area framed by 10‑foot‑high floor‑to‑ceiling windows. A chef’s kitchen with Marino‑custom cabinetry and a well‑lit dining alcove complement the airy space. A jewel‑tone lounge adds warmth, while a dedicated home office provides a quiet retreat.

    All four bedrooms enjoy expansive windows, and two of them are primary suites complete with spa‑like marble bathrooms. A versatile fifth room can serve as a study, library, nursery, or media room. A secondary service entrance leads to a mudroom.

    Residents benefit from a range of amenities: a gym, Pilates and yoga studios, a squash court, a children’s playroom, and an oak‑paneled library. Outside, a landscaped courtyard with a waterfall and on‑site parking enhance the building’s appeal.

    The listing is handled by Michael J. Franco and Miriam Richards of Compass, who declined to comment.