David Bowie's former Central Park South home asks $4.95M

David Bowie’s former Central Park South home asks $4.95M

April 23, 2026

Photo Credit: Eitan Gamliely

This $4.95 million, three-bedroom condo at 160 Central Park South was the one-time home of rock icon David Bowie and model Iman, and views of the park and Manhattan from its windows are just as iconic. Built in 1929, the Essex House is the rare Art Deco residence that offers condominium convenience and privacy suitable for 21st-century rock royalty.

Bowie and Iman lived at the home from 1992 to 2002 before moving to Soho. As 6sqft previously reported, the home hit the market in 2017 for $6.95 million, with the musician’s Yamaha piano included in the deal.

Starting with an elegant foyer, the home’s layout balances space for entertaining and private living. At almost 2,000 square feet, the move-in-ready condo makes a perfect pied-à-terre or primary home, with plenty of options to reconfigure to your needs.

A 40-foot-long great room is served by a modern kitchen. It’s hard not to get distracted by the breathtaking views from every room.

Adjacent to the great room, a luxurious bedroom suite has the same views. Behind-the-scenes upgrades are framed by classic prewar details.

Opposite this wing, a quiet living space offers two south-facing bedrooms and two baths. There’s plenty of closet space and a washer and dryer for added convenience.

In true rock star style, the prestigious full-service condominium offers owners the rare perk of access to hotel amenities, including 24-hour room service and restaurant dining, housekeeping concierge service, a business center, and a spa, in addition to a state-of-the-art fitness center and valet parking. The Essex House permits short- and long-term rentals and pieds-a-terre.

[Listing details: 160 Central Park South #915 by Christina Soares Hungria Paschoal of Sotheby’s International Realty-East Side Manhattan Brokerage]

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