When most real estate buyers embark on the journey of purchasing a new home, they carry a mental checklist of renovations, color schemes, and structural adjustments they plan to make the moment the keys are handed over. However, filmmaker Paul Feig approached his Upper East Side pied-à-terre with a completely different philosophy. Captivated by the whimsical, bold, and unapologetically vibrant interior design already in place when he toured the property back in 2017, Feig decided to leave everything entirely untouched—down to the furniture.
"I have very eclectic taste and I really love bright things," Feig told Architectural Digest the following year, reflecting on his instant attraction to the space. "Literally, I couldn’t find one thing wrong with the place, it was so perfect."
Now, years after falling in love with its unique charm, the filmmaker’s colorful Manhattan retreat is back on the market. Listed with Compass brokers Haley Venn and Carl Gambino—who have declined to comment on the offering—the apartment appears in current listing photographs just as cheerfully over the top as it was when Feig first acquired it.
Situated on the 12th floor of a prewar Art Deco condominium building located at 61st Street and Madison Avenue in the Lenox Hill neighborhood, the property measures just under 1,000 square feet. Despite its modest footprint as a one-bedroom residence, the apartment packs an extraordinary visual and architectural punch. Feig originally purchased the property to serve as a convenient and stylish base of operations when visiting and working in New York City.
The residence boasts several grand elements that elevate it far above a typical urban apartment. Among these features are lofty ceiling heights, which stretch upward far enough to comfortably accommodate a striking pink-and-gold chandelier suspended in the kitchen. Perhaps the home’s most impressive asset is its massive 400-square-foot private terrace. Stretching across the full length of the apartment, the expansive outdoor space offers a scale and luxury that reads more like a sprawling penthouse than a traditional one-bedroom pied-à-terre.
The vibrant interiors of the apartment were originally conceived by designer Heidi James of Studio LXIV. Every corner of the residence showcases high-end craftsmanship and distinctive stylistic choices, including richly textured wallpaper by Elizabeth Dow, bespoke millwork, and a custom-built dining banquette. The living room makes a dramatic statement with green chinoiserie wallpaper crafted by Gracie Studio, custom molding, and a seamless flow out onto the sprawling outdoor terrace.
Even the furnishings inside the apartment carry a pedigree that pleasantly surprised the director. When he first evaluated the space, Feig assumed some of the bolder pieces were casual, modern decor finds. "That big pink couch, I thought, ‘Oh, maybe that’s from Hot Topic,’" Feig recalled to Architectural Digest. "And then, as we were going through the apartment, we realized everything in it is the highest possible quality. That couch is an antique from France."
Public city records indicate that Feig and his producer wife, Laurie, purchased the apartment in 2017 for $2.95 million, completing the transaction under the LLC name Pink House. Today, the couple has listed the property for $2.99 million—just a slight increase from their original purchase price. While the official real estate listing does not explicitly state whether the iconic furniture package is included in the sale, the Feigs may prove willing to negotiate parting ways with the curated pieces for the right buyer.
The couple’s real estate history suggests a deep appreciation for diverse and immersive design aesthetics depending on the geographic location of their homes. In 2012, Feig maintained a different pied-à-terre in Murray Hill, an apartment whose distinct look he famously described to New York magazine as being "part British, part ’70s bordello." That space featured a heavy emphasis on rich browns paired with a sophisticated French art deco bar.
A few years ago, the Feigs also expanded their property portfolio by purchasing a 1940s Mediterranean-style house in Palm Springs, California. During that acquisition, they briefly placed their Lenox Hill apartment on the market before deciding to pull it down after a few months. Listing photographs of their Palm Springs compound reveal an aesthetic rooted in classic old-California glamour, defined by richly colored polished woods, cool terra-cotta floors, and dramatic deep-red accents—a stark contrast to the peppy chandeliers, whimsical wallpapers, and hot-pink French antique couches found high above Madison Avenue.
