‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Loft in Downtown Manhattan Listed for $8.5 Million
The SoHo pad was the used as the site of a party in the 2006 film.
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A New York City loft that was featured in “The Devil Wears Prada” hit the market last week for $8.95 million.
Fans of the 2006 movie, set in the fashion world, will recognize the apartment as the SoHo home of James Holt, played by Daniel Sunjata. There, during a party, Anne Hathaway’s character, Andy, meets love interest Christian Thompson, played by Simon Baker.
Located on Crosby Street in Downtown Manhattan, the real-life loft is located on the third floor of a nine-unit building. Built in 1900, the building was originally part of a department store before serving as a storage warehouse for several decades. In 1999, it was converted into a condo building, according to the listing with Jacques Foussard, Filipacchi and Jason Schuchman of Brown Harris Stevens. They weren’t available for comment.
The sellers are Sara and Marc Schiller, founders of the Apartment, a design concept store that’s also located on Crosby Street, according to the listing. They bought the loft in 2000, property records show, though Mansion Global couldn’t determine how much they paid.
The Schillers couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
A 120-foot-long brick wall with arches stretches from the entryway to the home’s great room, where there are 13-foot ceilings, Corinthian columns and 10-foot-tall west-facing windows. The space has a fireplace and can accommodate multiple sitting areas as well as a dining table.
Off the great room is a custom-designed kitchen with high-end appliances and butcher block countertops.
The 3,600-square-foot home has two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a “one-of-a-kind” walk-in closet with “organic curves [that] were built to climb in order to reach the highest compartments,” according to the listing.
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Award-winning landscape designer Jamie Durie has completed “Growing Home,” an eco-focused residence that balances sustainability, comfort and style.
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Award-winning landscape designer and television host Jamie Durie has completed building his eco-friendly dream home on Sydney’s northern beaches.
Over a three-year journey, Durie and his partner Ameka Jane created what they call “Growing Home,” designed to prove that sustainability doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort or style.
The five-level residence includes five bedrooms, a gym, an office, landscaped gardens and an infinity swimming pool.
“The house is full of eco-innovation like our state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, this combined with our Solar system gives us the ability to be ‘grid independent’,” Durie said.
“Every element in this house has been engineered to serve a purpose – whether it’s saving energy, providing healthier air, or a greater connection to nature, the house was designed to be healthy for our family and the environment.”
Set on a steep 37-degree slope surrounded by native spotted gums, the home’s design responds closely to its environment.
“Building on a site like this means every decision has to respect the landscape,” Durie said. “It’s not just about fitting the house onto the land, but making sure the land feels part of the home.”
Large windows and open-plan spaces encourage airflow and blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors.
“We wanted the house to feel connected to the landscape through natural materials, textures, and light,” he added. “It’s about creating a calm, grounded space where we can grow as a family.”
Durie chose Bradford Gold High Performance insulation to help maintain stable temperatures, reducing reliance on artificial heating and cooling.
“Every detail in the home needed to elevate our quality of life and respect the environment,” he said. “With Bradford’s products, we’re able to create spaces that are peaceful, energy-efficient, and functional without sacrificing style.”
Other features include Luxaflex Duette Shades, crafted from 95% recycled materials, designed to regulate temperature while adding comfort and privacy.
“It’s not just about insulation,” Durie explained, “but about creating spaces that feel cosy and considered, no matter the time of year.”
Curved interior walls made possible with Gyprock Flexible add flow between spaces, while high-density Gyprock was used to reduce sound transmission.
“It’s all about layering softness and light,” Durie said of the use of Luxaflex® sheer curtains throughout the home. “The sheers run like waves along the track, wrapping the room in a way that feels both open and intimate.”
Outdoor living was another focus, with a patio leading to the pool and shaded by motorised Luxaflex Nordic Folding Arm Awnings.
“We knew we’d be spending a lot of time outside,” Durie said, “so it was important to have a solution that could handle Australia’s unpredictable weather.”
Durie describes the project as more than just a build, but an example of sustainable design in action.
“This project is about showing that sustainable design isn’t just possible – it’s beautiful,” he said.
“It’s about how thoughtful design and innovative products can make a house not just a home, but a legacy. Building smarter, creating homes that feel good to live in, and respecting the environment along the way.”
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