Macaulay Culkin was famously lost in New York — and now he’s just sold a home in New York.
The former child star has officially parted ways with his longtime Manhattan loft, selling the Noho property he bought as a teenager for $7.75 million, according to records filed with the city register on Tuesday.
The deal appears to have taken place off-market, meaning details of the home — which Culkin purchased at the age of 19 — are scant. A message to the brokerage that appears to have handled the hush-hush deal was not returned.
Culkin, now 44, purchased the condo at 704 Broadway in 1999 for $1.75 million. That’s about $3.36 million when adjusted for inflation.
At more than 4,800 square feet, and according to reports at the time of his purchase, the full-floor residence features three bedrooms, two bathrooms — plus an expansive L-shaped living area encompassing the kitchen, dining and living rooms.
The building itself carries a storied history.
Originally the headquarters of the Socialist Workers’ Party, it was converted into a livable space in the 1970s by Bruce Gitlin, a factory owner who fought to secure his rights to the loft with the help of his real estate attorney — and future wife — Ellen Schrager, the Observer previously reported.
When the couple moved uptown in 1999, the property was snapped up by Culkin at the height of his post-“Home Alone” fame.
The actor purchased the loft shortly after marrying soap star Rachel Miner, though the couple divorced three years later.
Despite the breakup, Culkin held on to the property for more than 25 years.
The off-market nature of the sale has kept additional details under wraps, but the condo’s location just steps from Washington Square Park and its industrial-chic charm, likely added to its appeal.
In 2016, Culkin opened his doors to his “sun-filled” apartment to New York Magazine showcasing his art gallery at the time.
“The neighborhood was a lot different. There was a Wiz downstairs. Now everything’s owned by NYU,” he told the outlet.
“I’ll take walks at 2 or 4 in the morning, because there’s nobody out on the streets and it’s easy for me to go unnoticed.”
Culkin revealed that for nearly two decades he had been splitting his time between New York and France and realized he preferred the City of Light, thinking that nobody knew who he was there.
“It turned out that no, they recognized me, they just didn’t care. I was like, ‘Where have you people been my entire life?’” he added.
Today, he lives with his wife, actress Brenda Song, and their two children in a five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Toluca Lake, California. They purchased it from Kiefer Sutherland for $8 million in 2022 in an off-market deal.
Macaulay Culkin, best known for his role in the classic holiday film Home Alone, has officially sold his longtime New York City loft. The actor purchased the apartment back in 1998 for $1.7 million and recently sold it for $2.4 million.
Culkin’s loft is located in Manhattan’s trendy SoHo neighborhood and features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and stunning views of the city. The space boasts high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a spacious open floor plan that perfectly suits Culkin’s eclectic style.
The actor has been spending more time on the West Coast in recent years, which likely influenced his decision to sell the New York City property. While Culkin has not publicly commented on the sale, it is clear that he is ready to move on from his longtime home and explore new opportunities.
Fans of Culkin can only speculate on what the future holds for the beloved actor, but one thing is for sure – his NYC loft will always hold a special place in his heart.
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