Film director Paul Feig, known for helming “Bridesmaids”, “A Simple Favor” and “The Housemaid”, as well as for creating the television series “Freaks and Geeks”, has placed his Upper East Side condominium on the market for US$2.995 million. Feig acquired the Manhattan residence in 2017 with his wife, having fallen so deeply in love with its design that he negotiated the purchase of nearly all its contents, from the furniture to the crockery.
Another significant draw was the approximately 400-square-foot, landscaped terrace. This offered the couple the private outdoor space they had sought in New York for years. The apartment is located on the 12th floor of a pre-war Art Deco residential building between Madison and Park Avenues, just one block from Central Park.
Property Details and Features
The interior of the apartment, curated by Heidi James of Studio LXIV, welcomes visitors with an entrance foyer that transitions into layered internal spaces. It opens with a chequerboard floor and textured Elizabeth Dow wallpaper. The living room boasts custom joinery and an integrated banquette from Fallou Workroom, placed in a corner against a mirrored wall. A pink sofa adds a pop of colour amidst the room, while framed panels with green chinoiserie wallpaper by Gracie Studio adorn the walls.
- —Price: US$2.995 million
- —Location: Lenox Hill, New York
- —Living Space: 982 square feet
- —Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 2
The home office is housed in a narrow, window-lined room, featuring an integrated desk beneath a window. Custom cabinetry, dark wooden floors, and thick blue curtains complement the decor. In the kitchen, the chequerboard pattern continues. White cabinets surround a powder blue Viking hob and a ceramic farmhouse sink. A breakfast bar provides space for casual meals, while colourful splashbacks and decorative lighting continue the playful details of the apartment.
The guest toilet presents in a significantly brighter colour palette, with red floral wallpaper and a black stone vanity. A sculptural mirror above the vanity reflects the room's crystal light fitting, while the dark tiled floor provides a visual grounding for the livelier colours. The bedroom suite is completed by Lee Jofa wallpaper beneath a coffered ceiling and pale blue curtains around the windows. A dressing room, lined with wardrobes, leads to the suite’s private bathroom, which features a double vanity, a glass shower, and a bathtub. Radiant heated marble floors ensure comfort.
Significance of the Outdoor Space
Double French doors lead to the approximately 400-square-foot terrace, which spans the entire length of the apartment, passing by the home office, living room, and bedroom. Designed by Ron Canal, the terrace is framed by planted borders and divided into several outdoor areas, including a dining space amidst the surrounding Upper East Side buildings.
The sale comes as Feig continues to venture into the thriller genre with upcoming projects such as “The Housemaid’s Secret”, his sequel to “The Housemaid”, and “Detention”. Although the condominium is modestly sized compared to many celebrity residences, its meticulously layered interiors, private terrace, and location make it an ideal city retreat for someone who values character over size. With nearly perfectly designed rooms, the residence offers its next owner a compact Manhattan apartment that feels personal, well-maintained, and memorable.
