A penthouse unit that sits atop 5 Tudor City Place in New York could be mistaken for any other high-rise residence in Manhattan, but there's one cinematic difference about this place.
The property has attracted the eyes and talent of noteworthy Hollywood actors and moviemakers of the past 40 years.
"When you come up from the mezzanine — that's the lower level where the entrance is — every single person just goes 'wow' when they see the terrace and those gargoyles," said Jessica Svensson, a realtor at Douglas Elliman who has listed the property on Homes.com for $3.75 million. "It has that impact."
In the early 1980s, production crews filmed part of the movie "Scarface" there. Nearly a decade later, a different group of filmmakers recorded parts of "The Godfather Part III."
Director Sam Raimi, in 2001, also used the property as the Green Goblin's residence in actor Tobey Macguire's trilogy of "Spider-Man" movies. Parts of the 2007 film "The Bourne Ultimatum," starring Matt Damon, were also shot in the building, also known as Windsor Tower.
Luxury home stager Cheryl Eisen, the CEO of Interior Marketing Group, currently owns the 2,600-square-foot penthouse. Because of its history in show business, the ideal new owner at 5 Tudor City Place would be someone who doesn't mind the limelight, Svensson said.
"I can also see a pop star living there, somebody who likes to impress and entertain," she said.
The penthouse originally went on sale in September but has since then had two price drops. The property is on sale after a series of upgrades and renovations that Svensson said took place more than a year ago. It now has a fresh coat of paint, new drapery, a new chandelier and new carpeting throughout the rooms.
"My favorite upgrade is the pinnacle — the fourth floor — it has been completely outfitted with spinning closets," Svensson said in an interview. "It looks like Carrie Bradshaw's [closet] from 'Sex in the City.' It's really so special."
Svensson said the property has a handful of features that few places in New York have — including a wood-burning fireplace and a private terrace with gothic sculpted statues of griffins and gargoyles.
The penthouse is nestled in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood, which is known for four-star restaurants and high-rise living. Condominium units in the area are typically priced between $600,000 and $900,000, according to Homes.com data. The neighborhood's average home value is $770,111. Penthouses in Murray Hill — particularly those with views of the East River or the Empire State Building — range from $1 million to $9 million.