Filmmaker Neil Burger and Architect Diana Kellogg’s ‘Secret’ Tribeca Compound Lists for $30 Million

Filmmaker Neil Burger and architect Diana Kellogg are looking to part ways with the unique legacy compound they custom-designed in New York.

Listed for an eye-popping $30 million, the multiproperty Tribeca listing "that doesn't exist anywhere" includes a 4,100-square-foot townhouse with 1,000-square-foot roof deck, a separate 2,500-square-foot "creative space" with wine cellar, and private off-street parking.

"Diana saw the property years ago when she was a graduate student and always wanted to own it," says listing agent Jeremy V. Stein, of Sotheby's International Realty - Downtown Manhattan. "After 9/11, they saw it was for sale and made the wise real estate decision to buy it. That was at a time people were scared to be in Manhattan, but they made the bold decision to double down."

Burger is the filmmaker behind blockbusters like "Limitless" and "Divergent," and he directed the first two episodes of hit series "Billions." Kellogg is an award-winning architect who founded Diana Kellogg Architects.

The combined offering is unique to lower Manhattan.

"Not only is the location magical, but it is truly a one-of-a-kind property," Stein says. "The single-most important thing about this listing is its location on a private street. You can park your car and go 50 feet around the corner to this versatile space that has a lot of different zoning opportunities. It could be used as an office space, gym, or auxiliary recreational space."

Nestled in "one of the most special places in New York," the "once-in-a-generation" opportunity has already garnered interest from a variety of potential buyers.

"So many different types of demographics have been drawn to it," he says. "I think the next buyer will be someone who values privacy and authenticity, and is a bit of a collector. They will want to own something incredibly rare that is a piece of the original fabric of Tribeca and really a one of one, all of which this property is."

Stein says it will be interesting to see how the next buyer utilizes the properties.

"You could raise a family here or use it as a pied-à-terre," he said. "It could also be a non-residential opportunity for a foundation. Either way, it will be someone who can appreciate what kind of an opportunity it presents."

The two-story townhouse, once a former storefront, is adjacent to the Staple Street Skybridge, one of Tribeca's most photographed landmarks. Built in 1886, the three-bedroom residence underwent a complete transformation under Kellogg's direction.

A thoughtfully modernized, industrial-chic interior boasts brick-vaulted ceilings, built-in bookcases, original chestnut beams, oversized windows, restored hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace.

A gourmet chef's kitchen has custom cabinetry made from reclaimed Coney Island lockers.

The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a marble sink from the original Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

A private roof deck, designed for entertaining and relaxing, overlooks the skybridge.

"There is also an opportunity to potentially build up an additional three stories if you chose to pursue that route, so there is an enormous amount of flexibility," Stein says.

Across the street, the flexible creative annex, currently set up as windowed offices with a kitchenette and bathroom, could be transformed into an art gallery or separate guest accommodations.

While Staple Street is just two blocks long, the quiet lane has hosted everything from impromptu performances to street artist Banksy's first New York piece.

"There is virtually no traffic on the street as it's a destination, so no one drives up it unless you are coming to the property," Stein says. "The sellers had an extraordinary life there with dinner parties that would spill onto Staple Street. Their home was a place where they could get away from all that is going on in Tribeca."