John J. Sie, the founder and former CEO of Starz Entertainment Group, is preparing to part ways with his Manhattan residence, as he puts his meticulously crafted pre-war cooperative apartment back on the market for just under $10 million. Originally listed in 2022 for $12 million, the distinguished home, constructed in 1937, occupies the 30th floor of Hampshire House at 150 Central Park South.
The entrance gallery.
The primary suite.
A dressing area connects the primary bedroom and bath.
The primary bath has a skyline view.
There’s also a marble-clad shower.
Sie, who retired from his CEO role in 2005 after previously serving as senior vice president of sales and marketing for Showtime, has since dedicated himself to philanthropy alongside his wife, Anna. Together, they have contributed $34 million to establish the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the University of Colorado in honor of their granddaughter.
There are marble floors and crown moldings.
Spanning 3,000 square feet, the apartment comprises three bedrooms and three bathrooms. A private elevator landing leads to a grand entrance gallery adorned with bespoke marble floors, intricate light fixtures, and elaborate crown moldings. Among the notable features is a wood-paneled wet bar boasting a picture window overlooking Central Park, strategically positioned between the living and dining areas for seamless entertaining.
The living room.
The living room boasts a carved marble fireplace and a Juliet balcony offering sweeping city vistas, while the dining room, adorned with leaf-patterned crown molding and milk chocolate-colored lacquer walls, provides media mogul-worthy views of the park and skyline. A concealed door reveals the well-appointed galley kitchen, featuring floral wallpaper, high-end appliances, and black granite countertops.
The formal dining room.
A hallway lined with built-in bookshelves leads to the three bedrooms, one of which has been transformed into a library with exquisite paneling and cabinetry. The primary suite is equally luxurious, boasting a walk-in closet outfitted with custom wood cabinets and a marble en suite bathroom complete with a jacuzzi tub. The listing, managed by Catherine Juracich and her team at Corcoran, describes the residence as offering an unparalleled living experience blending old-world charm with modern comforts against the backdrop of Central Park and the city skyline.
The kitchen.
Positioned equidistant between Berdorf Goodman’s and Columbus Circle and distinguished by its iconic copper roof, Hampshire House was originally constructed as an upscale residential hotel. The opulently appointed interiors were designed by the renowned decorator Dorothy Draper, who, according to Architectural Digest, eventually acquired a duplex in the building. Among the many notable residents and guests of Hampshire House are Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, Vladimir Nabokov, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe.
The library.
