Rapper Mike D's childhood pad finds buyer after price chop
Beastie Boys’ Mike D’s childhood home at the famed Eldorado on Manhattan’s Upper West Side will have a new owner.
The Central Park West stunner just went into contract following a roughly $4.5 million price chop. The sprawling six-bedroom duplex co-op with picture-perfect views of Central Park and the Reservoir was last asking $14.99 million — down from its initial ask of $19.5 million last year. Maintenance fees are $22,300 a month.
The seller is the estate of Hester Diamond, the late art collector, interior designer and mother of Mike D, otherwise known as Michael Diamond. Past residents of the building have included Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Ron Howard and Bono.
A former social worker, Hester moved in with Mike D’s father Harold, a teacher, in the 1960s as renters. They eventually bought their home and expanded it while moving into the art-world business full time. After Harold’s death, Hester remarried and lived at the Eldorado for more than 50 years before her own death at age 91 in 2020. A year later, in 2021, her art collection was auctioned at Sotheby’s for $26.7 million, according to reports.
At 6,300 square feet, the unit — at 300 Central Park West, between West 90th and 91st streets — comes with 800 square feet of wrap terraces, including 130 linear feet overlooking Central Park. All of the main rooms open to the terrace.
Mike D, aka Michael Diamond. WireImage
One of six bedrooms inside the expansive co-op. COMPASS/Corcoran
A dining area inside the Upper West Side home. COMPASS/Corcoran
The duplex boasts views of Central Park and the Reservoir. COMPASS/Corcoran
The apartment opens on the 19th floor to a foyer that leads to a 29-foot-long living room. Details include a main hall to display art, a formal dining room with herringbone floors — and an eat-in, windowed chef’s kitchen.
The hall leads to the main bedroom suite, and boasts windows and a door that opens to the terrace. There’s also a curved staircase that opens to a landing surrounded by built-in bookcases and five additional bedrooms.
The Eldorado sits handsomely at 300 Central Park West, and the unit — as outlined in this image — has a front-row seat of the park. COMPASS/Corcoran
The CPW abode has 800 square feet of wrap terraces. COMPASS/Corcoran
The duplex’s eat-in chef’s kitchen is blessed with modern tech. COMPASS/Corcoran
One is currently used as a media room with two ensuite baths. In addition, there’s a windowed laundry room and a “staff staircase” that leads to the kitchen.
Original details include hardwood floors, high ceilings and moldings.
The building, designed by Emery Roth, features amenities including a doorman, a concierge, lobby attendants, a gym, a half basketball court and a community room.
Brokers Michael J. Franco of Compass and Amy Katcher of Corcoran declined to comment.
Source: New York Post
