'Cabaret' Star Joel Grey Says Goodbye to His West Village Loft for $7.6 Million

After nearly three decades, Joel Grey, the Oscar-winning actor known for his performances as the Master of Ceremonies in "Cabaret" on Broadway and in the 1972 film, is leaving his New York City home. The West Village loft-style property, which was listed for $7.6 million, has found a new owner, according to the Corcoran Group Real Estate listing.

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The home is located at 495 West Street, an 11-story, nine-unit boutique condominium. The building has been honored with an American Institute of Architects Award for its innovative design that merges industrial warehouse architecture and maritime heritage. Grey's apartment takes up a full floor and features views of the Hudson River and Hudson River Park. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 3,068 square feet of living space. The primary bedroom has an impressive bathroom with an oversized concrete soak tub, an open shower and a powder room. A two keyed elevator is used to be welcomed into the apartment's foyer. As you move your way into the loft, you'll be greeted with the 64-foot steel-framed windows. The idea was to blend modern and historical aesthetics in the beloved West Village.

In 1999, the same year he appeared in the film, "A Christmas Carol," Grey bought the loft for nearly $1.6 million, according to public records. Although his movie and TV credentials date back to 1952 when he appeared in "About Face," Grey is best known as the Master of Ceremonies. The 92-year-old starred in the Broadway musical when it opened in 1966 and starred alongside Liza Minnelli in the 1972 film. Most recently, Grey appeared in FX's "The Old Man."

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Grey has passed on his acting chops to daughter, Jennifer Grey, known for starring in "Dirty Dancing" with Patrick Swayze. He also shares a son, chef James Grey, with his ex-wife, Jo Wilder. The couple was married for over 20 years. In 2015, at the age of 82, Grey came out as gay. ""All the people close to me have known for years who I am," he told People. "[Yet] it took time to embrace that other part of who I always was."

As for his next move, it's unknown where Grey plans to live next. However, we wouldn't be surprised if he stayed in NYC. "I love where I live," he told The New York Times in 2022. "I don’t ever want to leave.

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