A rare duplex penthouse crowned by a gold-coated cupola is back on the Manhattan market, asking $13.5 million. Sitting atop the O'Neill Building in Chelsea, the residence offers roughly 4,800 square feet of interior space paired with more than 2,500 square feet of private terraces, setting it up as a serious stage for indoor-outdoor entertaining rather than your average city walk-up.
A gilded cupola and sweeping terraces
The headline feature here is a private neo-Grec cupola, gold coated and finished as an extra room, perched above a 53-foot great room. That main space is wrapped in more than 220 feet of windows that frame wide-angle skyline views. According to StreetEasy, the layout connects directly to three terraces, and the cupola itself is marketed as a rare, gold-coated belfry.
Built for Ladies' Mile, reworked for modern living
The landmarked Hugh O'Neill Building dates back to the late 19th century, when it helped anchor the Ladies' Mile shopping district, and it was converted to condominiums in the 2000s. CityRealty notes that the overhaul kept the cast-iron façade in place while adding rooftop duplexes and reinstalling and restoring the building's ornamental domes and crowns.
Price, agent and a rarity claim
As first reported by the New York Post, the duplex is listed at $13.5 million. The Post quotes listing agent Peter Ocean, who says the apartment is among only a handful of crowned residences in New York City and "one of just three" with a gold-coated cupola, a rarity the marketing materials highlight for buyers who want something literally over the top.
Ownership and a celebrity past
Property records show the unit last traded in 2008 for about $8.15 million, a deal that came after a period when the duplex attracted attention for celebrity ownership. Local coverage and listing archives point to Mariska Hargitay's former tenure in the building and highlight the home's multiple terraces, high-end kitchen and butler's pantry as key selling points current shoppers are likely to weigh.
How the listing fits the market
Beyond the golden dome, the penthouse combines generous, well-finished interior space with full-service building amenities and expansive terraces, attributes that brokers say help support a top-tier asking price. Listing photos and descriptions on broker and listing platforms, including Zillow, give would-be buyers a look at how the cupola, terraces and great room play together for large gatherings and more casual nights in.
