John Lennon Once Lived at the Top of This $75 Million West Village Masterpiece

In the early 1970s, John Lennon and Yoko Ono quietly rented a modest two-room apartment atop a narrow townhouse on Bank Street, tucked into the heart of West Village.

At the time, it was an unassuming address, the kind you might walk past without a second glance.

Today, that same location has been transformed into one of downtown Manhattan’s most ambitious private residences: a $75 million, double-wide townhouse spanning nearly 13,000 square feet, created by seamlessly fusing 105 and 107 Bank Street into a single, extraordinary home.

From Bohemian Past to Ultra-Prime Present

The dramatic reinvention was led by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the award-winning firm known for marrying classical proportions with contemporary luxury. While the historic façades were carefully preserved, the interiors were completely reimagined, resulting in a 40-foot-wide townhouse that feels almost unheard of in this part of Manhattan.

The developer’s brief was unapologetically bold. The goal, as described at the time, was to create something singular, a “unicorn” of New York real estate. And in a city where space is the ultimate luxury, the result is nothing short of monumental.

A Staircase With Cultural History

Perhaps the most poetic detail is one that nods directly to the home’s musical legacy. A restored cast-iron spiral staircase, once used by Lennon and Ono to access a rooftop terrace, has been carefully reintegrated into the new design. Today, it connects the parlor-level living room to the rear garden, a rare moment where cultural history and contemporary architecture intersect seamlessly.

Elsewhere, a six-storey elliptical staircase, crowned by a dramatic skylight, forms the architectural heart of the home. Venetian plaster walls, bronze spindles and a lacquered wood bannister elevate the space, while patterned white oak flooring adds warmth at every landing.

Designed for Grand Living, and Privacy

The main living and dining space spans the full width of the townhouse, flooded with natural light from oversized windows and opening onto a balcony overlooking the landscaped rear garden. Below, the garden level hosts a chef’s kitchen anchored by double islands clad in White Danby marble, alongside a fireside den and breakfast area that spills directly outdoors.

The private garden itself stretches a full 40 feet, an exceptional rarity, complete with its own marble fireplace, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living.

Upstairs, the home offers five bedrooms, including a show-stopping primary suite that occupies an entire floor, complete with a sitting room, dual dressing rooms and a private terrace. Additional terraces are scattered throughout the upper levels, softened with mature planting and greenery.

Amenities Worthy of a Private Members’ Club

This is not merely a home, it’s a fully realised lifestyle residence. Highlights include a navy-hued study, a top-floor office (which could easily become a sixth bedroom), a plush screening room, a private fitness suite with sauna, and a 1,600-bottle wine cellar designed for serious collectors.

A Record-Breaking Address in the Making

Dubbed a “Frankenmansion”, the term used for multiple townhouses combined into a single residence, the property has already made headlines. If it achieves its asking price, it is expected to set a new downtown sales record, reinforcing the West Village’s status as one of New York’s most coveted enclaves.

While Lennon’s time here was brief and understated, the address has evolved into something far more expansive — a modern architectural landmark that reflects how New York luxury has changed, without erasing the stories that came before it.