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In Manhattan\u2019s Beekman neighborhood \u2014 a quiet cul-de-sac on the East River where literary history lingers in the limestone \u2014 an iconic penthouse tied to two of America\u2019s most acclaimed writers has reemerged on the market with a reduced ask.<\/p>\n
The duplex atop 444 E. 52nd St., once occupied by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dorothy Parker \u2014 according to the listing \u2014 is now available for $4.5 million, down sharply from its $6 million listing earlier this year, The Post has learned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A storied Beekman penthouse once home to F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dorothy Parker has returned to market with a steep price cut, relisted for $4.5 million after initially asking $6 million. Brown Harris Stevens<\/p>\n
F. Scott Fitzgerald. Bettmann Archive<\/p>\n
The price drop marks a rare markdown for a property of such architectural and cultural pedigree.<\/p>\n
Spanning the 10th and 11th floors of a 1929 Art Deco cooperative, the residence offers nearly 3,000 square feet of interior space and an additional 1,400-square-foot wraparound terrace \u2014 a garden in the sky with panoramic views of Midtown\u2019s skyline and the East River. <\/p>\n
It is currently owned by music executive Mel Lewinter. But it is unclear exactly when he purchased it and for what price. But records indicated it was sometime in the 1970s, meaning this is the first time the residence is available in decades.<\/p>\n
Perched atop 444 E. 52nd St., the Art Deco duplex spans nearly 3,000 square feet with an additional 1,400-square-foot wraparound terrace offering sweeping East River and skyline views. Brown Harris Stevens<\/p>\n
Inside, the three-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence features a dramatic 60-foot arched gallery, woodburning fireplaces and French doors in every room. Brown Harris Stevens<\/p>\n
Dorothy Parker. Bettmann Archive<\/p>\n
Inside, the three-bedroom, 5.5-bath home channels the grandeur of the Jazz Age.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A 60-foot-long arched gallery leads to a living room with a woodburning fireplace, hand-pegged oak floors and French doors that open onto the landscaped terrace from nearly every room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The formal dining room overlooks the garden, while the windowed chef\u2019s kitchen features mahogany cabinetry, granite countertops and an adjacent staff room currently used as an office.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Upstairs, the primary suite includes dual windowed bathrooms, a dressing room and generous mahogany-lined closets. A second fireplace can be found in one of the guest bedrooms.<\/p>\n
Built in 1929, the building retains its original architectural charm, with thunderbird sculptures crowning its fa\u00e7ade and white-glove service including doormen and a live-in manager. Brown Harris Stevens<\/p>\n
Mel Lewinter is the current owner. FilmMagic<\/p>\n
The apartment blends literary history with prewar luxury. Brown Harris Stevens<\/p>\n
The penthouse\u2019s literary lineage is well-documented.\u00a0<\/p>\n