Amy Schumer Lists Her 200-Year-Old Brooklyn Town House For $14 Million Because She's "Too Lazy" To Commute Into Manhattan

A glamorous 200-year-old brownstone in one of New York’s most coveted neighborhoods would be most people’s “forever” home. That’s not the case for comedian and actress Amy Schumer, who just listed her Brooklyn Heights home for $14 million to be closer to her 5-year-old son’s Manhattan school.

Schumer told The Wall Street Journal that her 5-year-old son got into a “good school, and we’re too lazy to commute 45 minutes to take our son to school every day.” Brooklyn turned out to be short-lived for Schumer, who had lived in Manhattan for much of her life, and her husband, Chris Fischer, a chef. They only bought the property in 2022 for $12.25 million and did some minor renovations. Should she get her asking price after the agent’s fee, it’s unlikely she’ll see a profit.

Don't Miss:

• This Jeff Bezos-backed startup will allow you to become a landlord in just 10 minutes, with minimum investments as low as $100.
• Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Last Chance to get 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.26/share!

“We loved what we moved into,” Schumer told the Journal. “But we’ve definitely made it our own.” The couple hired the landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh — whose firm previously worked on Brooklyn Bridge Park — to redesign the backyard. They replaced a brick patio with turf and added a play structure and swing. “Not that it’s a ton” of space, she said. “You know, it is Brooklyn.” 

Showbiz Pedigree

The home has some showbiz pedigree of its own. The exterior featured in 1987’s "Moonstruck," starring Cher and Nicholas Cage. It’s well-suited for celebrity owners as it contains a gym and a wine cellar. Schumer also had plenty of fellow celebrities in the neighborhood, which has become something of a haven for famous sightings in recent years.

“This is a home that is just ready for more people,” Schumer told the Journal. "This neighborhood has just been a dream to live here, and I feel very sad to leave.” 

Trending: BlackRock is calling 2025 the year of alternative assets. One firm from NYC has quietly built a group of 60,000+ investors who have all joined in on an alt asset class previously exclusive to billionaires like Bezos and Gates.

A Soaring Market

The comedian and actress  has chosen a good time to sell. The number of sales in Brownstone Brooklyn, which includes Brooklyn Heights, rose 44.9% in the fourth quarter from the year prior, according to real-estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel. The average sale price was also up — 12.9% to $3.325 million during the same period. 

Before leaving for Brooklyn, Schumer sold an Upper West Side apartment for $13 million in 2023.

See Also: This platform is reshaping how you invest in private companies — and you can be a part of it for $0.18 per share.

Endorsements, Touring and Hit TV Shows

Schumer can afford to be somewhat cavalier about her pricey real estate purchases. In 2015, she was reported to have landed a $9 million advance for her essay collection, “Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo.” In 2017, Forbes reported that Schumer had made $37.5 million. Since then, she has starred in multiple TV shows, co-hosted the Oscars and made stand-up comedy specials.

She has also been a pitchwoman for brands including Tampax and Hellmann's. According to Forbes, Schumer made $21 million in 2019 thanks to her comedy tour. More recently, she has appeared on Hulu's “Only Murders In The Building” and was the creator, director, executive producer, and star of Hulu’s “Life & Beth.” She currently stars in the Netflix movie “Kinda Pregnant.” 

You Can Profit From Real Estate Without Being A Landlord

Real estate is a great way to diversify your portfolio and earn high returns, but it can also be a big hassle. Luckily, there are other ways to tap into the power of real estate without owning property. Arrived Home's Private Credit Fund’s has historically paid an annualized dividend yield of 8.1%*, which provides access to a pool of short-term loans backed by residential real estate. The best part? Unlike other private credit funds, this one has a minimum investment of only $100. 

Looking for fractional real estate investment opportunities? The Benzinga Real Estate Screener features the latest offerings.