Little Steven is making a significant move.
Steven Van Zandt, the guitarist for the E Street Band who portrayed Silvio Dante on “The Sopranos,” has put his penthouse in Greenwich Village, which is located in a former church, on the market for $18.995 million.
This duplex is positioned atop Novare, a stylish condo at 135 W. Fourth St., just a short walk from Washington Square Park. The area is a blend of three downtown neighborhoods, with both the West Village and SoHo just minutes away on foot. Mark D. Friedman and Richard Rosenthal of Brown Harris Stevens are managing the sale.
The property is making its second appearance on the market this year. It was first listed in June for $15 million with Philip Hordijk of Leven Real Estate, so the new asking price signifies an increase of about 27% in less than four months.
Van Zandt, who is 75, and his wife, actress Maureen Van Zandt, purchased the apartment for $6 million back in 2008, shortly after the HBO series ended. Reports at the time indicated that they had made an offer. If the penthouse sells at the new price, it would more than triple their initial investment.
The unit has a rich history, originally built in 1860 as the Washington Square Methodist Church, commonly referred to as the Peace Church. In 2006, it was converted into eight condos by developer Flank, who preserved features like the stained glass and a 50-foot atrium.
The penthouse spans roughly 3,500 square feet, which translates to about $5,400 per square foot. The upper level features a party space with soaring 20-foot ceilings, old wooden rafters, colorful church windows, and exposed steel ductwork. A kitchen with a striking checkerboard backsplash serves as the centerpiece, and a folding glass wall leads to a 500-square-foot terrace equipped for outdoor cooking.
“This duplex has one of the most inspired outdoor spaces in the city,” Friedman mentioned in a statement.
The listing includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms, although one bedroom is currently set up as a media room nestled between two suites downstairs. The salvaged glass from the church extends to the lower floor, allowing for flexibility in use as a studio or an additional lounge area.
For someone like Van Zandt, with such a packed career, this place seems quite fitting. He joined Bruce Springsteen’s band in 1975, left in 1984, and returned permanently in 1999. He landed his role as Silvio without prior acting experience, and his life is set to be featured in a 2024 documentary titled “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple.” Besides all that, he leads his own group, the Disciples of Soul.
Interestingly, he isn’t the first notable name in this building. Jude Law previously rented a different penthouse here, which sought $12.5 million in 2015.
The neighborhood is currently experiencing a surge of celebrity attention. Pink recently purchased a townhouse on West 11th Street for $21.5 million, and Gracie Abrams acquired a second penthouse at 1 Fifth Avenue for $4.5 million.
“The sellers hope the next owner will enjoy this unique slice of NYC as much as they have over the last 18 years,” Friedman added.
