Some apartments come with brag-worthy amenities. Others carry a history that’s nearly impossible to top. At The Campanile, a private co-op tucked along the East River, one duplex has both.
Listed at $7.995 million, the five-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence sits inside one of Manhattan’s most exclusive buildings — one that has a long-lasting Hollywood connection.
This storied address was the longtime home of Greta Garbo, the Swedish actress who rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s before retiring at just 35. Known for her roles in A Woman of Affairs и The Mysterious Lady, Garbo lived at The Campanile for nearly 40 years.
Though she shied away from the spotlight, her longtime apartment kept her right in the heart of Midtown East, just blocks from the city’s cultural and political hub.
Now, the building where Garbo spent decades has a new standout residence on the market: a sprawling duplex designed with grandeur in mind.
With ceiling heights soaring beyond 24 feet, panoramic views of the river, and a history of hosting luminaries ranging from Broadway stars to banking dynasties, this apartment is a piece of New York legend.
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A New York City duplex with scale and style
The duplex at 450 East 52nd Street #11FLDP spans two full levels and includes ten rooms in total.
Five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, and a private elevator create a sense of townhouse living in the sky. The layout includes a great room, dining room, sitting room, home office, and foyer, all connected by a dramatic spiral staircase. Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman holds the $7.995 million listing.
With a great room with soaring ceilings as the centerpiece
The centerpiece of the home is the double-height great room, where ceilings stretch over 24 feet. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the space, while corner apex windows open up sweeping views of the East River and beyond. It’s the kind of room built for both entertaining and quiet reflection.
Dining room and kitchen made for hosting
The formal dining room and renovated kitchen were updated under the ownership of John and Marjorie McGraw, who purchased the apartment in 2017.
Their work brought modern convenience — including upgraded HVAC — while preserving the elegance that has defined the residence for decades.
A staircase that makes a statement
Connecting the duplex’s two levels is a sweeping spiral staircase, an architectural showpiece that adds drama to the entryway. For convenience, there’s also a private elevator linking both floors — rare for a prewar co-op.
The bedrooms are upstairs, including the oversized primary
The bedrooms are tucked on the upper level, offering privacy away from the main entertaining areas. The primary suite comes with generous proportions, and the overall floor plan ensures flexibility for families or guests.
Rare outdoor space at The Campanile
Though the building is known for its interiors, this duplex includes an outdoor landing that overlooks the water — a rare touch in a prewar co-op and a welcome spot to take in the river breezes.
Set inside a building with Gilded Age pedigree
Built in 1927, The Campanile is a 14-story co-op with just 16 residences, each a floor-through or duplex.
Positioned beside the East River and across from the famed River House, it remains one of Manhattan’s most exclusive addresses. A full-time doorman, elevator operator, and live-in manager round out the building’s white-glove services.
Garbo’s enduring legacy at The Campanile
Greta Garbo moved into The Campanile in 1953 and remained there until her death in 1990. For nearly four decades, she lived alone in her suite, enjoying privacy in one of Manhattan’s most exclusive enclaves. As she once famously said, “I never said, ‘I want to be alone.’ I only said, ‘I want to be left alone.’”
Her apartment — later inherited by her niece and eventually sold in 2017 — became one of the city’s most talked-about sales, sparking a bidding war that pushed the price 43% over ask when it was last on the market a few years back.
Privacy and prestige on East 52nd Street
Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac, The Campanile feels worlds away from Midtown’s bustle despite being minutes from it all. With just 16 apartments in the entire building, privacy comes built in — a perk that surely appealed to Garbo during her years there.
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