Exclusive | This historic NYC mansion has been home to a roster of A-list residents over the years and now its for sale

This historic Manhattan townhouse comes with many luxe perks — and some serious Hollywood history.The landmarked, six-story red brick Chelsea townhouse has been home to a galaxy of stars — from Emma Stone to Glenn Close — and it’s now back on the market for $35.56 million, Gimme Shelter has learned.Now known as Chelsea Mansion, the 19th-century Greek Revival residence at 436 W.20th St.
was built in 1835 on the site of a mansion once owned by Clement Clarke Moore, who wrote “A Visit From Saint Nicholas” — the poem that began “Twas the night before Christmas” — in 1822.Fast forward a bit, and the townhouse also once housed Stone and Andrew Garfield while they were dating and filming “The Amazing Spider-Man,” according to reports. Courtney Love lived there, too — as did John Stamos and Jason Statham, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.Banker Olivier Sarkozy, the ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s half-brother and an ex of Mary-Kate Olsen, likewise called Chelsea Mansion home.As for new grandmother Glenn Close, she resided in the townhouse for eight years, including the time she filmed “Fatal Attraction”, according to reports.Other actors who lived here include the Oscar- and Tony-winning actor and playwright Mark Rylance and his wife, the late director, composer and playwright Claire van Kampen.
Another was the late actress Frances Gaar, of the 1960s TV series, “The Defenders,” and the 1958 film, “Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates.”Once carved up into five separate residences, the property has been restored to single-family status. A gut renovation “is now nearly complete, and a new purchaser could have the opportunity to customize some of the final finishes,” said co-listing broker Nicole Palermo, who shares the listing with Ryan Serhant and Chris Gillis, all of Serhant.The current seller’s father, Michael Daniel, bought the home from Gaar in 2006.The 25-foot-wide home is 10,160 square feet.It features seven bed...