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On the Rialto You Could Own Charles Strouse's Midtown Manhattan Home

The late Annie and Bye Bye Birdie composer's home has been listed for sale to the public.

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We think you're gonna like it here! Charles Strouse's sun-drenched home in midtown Manhattan has been listed for public sale—and even if you don't have millions to drop on a new pad, this also means you can have a looky-loo at a piece of Broadway history from the comfort of your web browser!

Located on the 19th floor of the Parc Vendome building on 57th Street and 9th Avenue, the apartment is only a short walk from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. The space boasts two adjoining homes under one roof, including apartment 19C, which has a three-bed, three-bath layout with numerous living and entertaining spaces; and apartment 19D, a one-bed, one-bath suite with a kitchen and private entrance.

READ: Charles Strouse, Composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, Dies at 96

The apartment is currently staged to highlight Strouse's multi-decade tenancy, with his large painting of Annie's iconic cartoon heroine positioned in the entryway. Throughout the staging photos, you can glimpse Strouse's book collection, the mirrored rehearsal room once used by his director-choreographer wife Barbara Siman, and the sunken living room that Strouse would frequently transform into a theatre space, using it as his personal creative haven when composing. 

Clocking in at 3,760 square feet and 10 rooms, the apartment has been listed for sale at $3,995,000. It is unclear what items, if any, currently within the apartment would be included in the sale. Of particular note are the numerous pianos studded throughout the space, which served as Strouse's tools of the trade.

Featuring functional fireplaces, wide windows with panoramic views of the city, a full library/den, multiple entertaining rooms with various levels of formality, and multiple kitchens, the apartment is truly the home that Annie and Bye Bye Birdie built. For a closer look, including the full slate of staging photos, and detailed information on the apartment itself, visit StreetEasy.com.

 
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