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Sierra Towers was first operated as a rental property, but following its purchase by New York real estate investor Helmsley Spear Inc., the building was converted to condominiums in 1974.<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/> A number of celebrities own condominiums in the 146-unit building, <ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/> including [[Karyn White]], [[Lily Collins]], [[Diahann Carroll]], [[Sandra Bullock]], [[Kelly Osbourne]], [[Vincent Gallo]], [[PJ Harvey]], [[Robert J. Sherman|Robert Sherman]], [[Jim Morris]], [[Emma Watson]], and [[Meg Whitman]].<ref>Neal J. Leitereg (August 23, 2018), [https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-meg-whitman-west-hollywood-20180823-story.html Former Hewlett-Packard chief Meg Whitman buys West Hollywood condo for $6.5 million] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref> |
Sierra Towers was first operated as a rental property, but following its purchase by New York real estate investor Helmsley Spear Inc., the building was converted to condominiums in 1974.<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/> A number of celebrities own condominiums in the 146-unit building, <ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/> including [[Karyn White]], [[Lily Collins]], [[Diahann Carroll]], [[Sandra Bullock]], [[Kelly Osbourne]], [[Vincent Gallo]], [[PJ Harvey]], [[Robert J. Sherman|Robert Sherman]], [[Jim Morris]], [[Emma Watson]], and [[Meg Whitman]].<ref>Neal J. Leitereg (August 23, 2018), [https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-meg-whitman-west-hollywood-20180823-story.html Former Hewlett-Packard chief Meg Whitman buys West Hollywood condo for $6.5 million] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref> |
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Historically, residents and owners have included [[Joan Collins]], [[Matthew Perry]],<ref>Lauren Beale (August 17, 2011), [http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-hotprop-matthew-perry-condo-20110817,0,328887.story Matthew Perry puts his WeHo condo on the market] ''Los Angeles Times''.</ref> [[Lindsay Lohan]], [[Rachel Zoe]], [[Evander Holyfield]], [[Peter Lawford]], [[Fred Durst]], [[Sidney Poitier]], [[Jack Webb]], [[George Hamilton (actor)|George Hamilton]], [[David Geffen]], [[Bill Shoemaker]], [[Nino Tempo]], [[Edith Flagg]]<ref>{{cite news|magazine=Space Magazine, Los Angeles|date=October 2006}}</ref> and [[Reem Al Faisal]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Chris Hardwick sold his house to Princess Reem Al Faisal|url=https://www.dirt.com/showbiz/producers/chris-hardwick-house-saudi-princess-reem-al-faisal-5527/|accessdate=August 9, 2020|work=Dirt|date=October 12, 2016}}</ref> Actress Patty Duke also lived in the building. Former resident [[Elton John]] and partner [[David Furnish]] commissioned designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard to create a 1970s-inspired design for the apartment which features kelly green walls and a chandelier from the [[Grand Hotel et de Milan]] in the kitchen.<ref>[http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/mansion_hunting_hsb8gcFsgvpJVkYFJaHMyH Mansion-hunting] ''New York Post'', March 4, 2012.</ref> |
Historically, residents and owners have included [[Joan Collins]], [[Matthew Perry]],<ref>Lauren Beale (August 17, 2011), [http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-hotprop-matthew-perry-condo-20110817,0,328887.story Matthew Perry puts his WeHo condo on the market] ''Los Angeles Times''.</ref> [[Lindsay Lohan]], [[Rachel Zoe]], [[Evander Holyfield]], [[Peter Lawford]], [[Fred Durst]], [[Sidney Poitier]], [[Jack Webb]], [[George Hamilton (actor)|George Hamilton]], [[David Geffen]], [[Bill Shoemaker]], [[Nino Tempo]], [[Edith Flagg]]<ref>{{cite news|magazine=Space Magazine, Los Angeles|date=October 2006}}</ref> and [[Reem Al Faisal]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Chris Hardwick sold his house to Princess Reem Al Faisal|url=https://www.dirt.com/showbiz/producers/chris-hardwick-house-saudi-princess-reem-al-faisal-5527/|accessdate=August 9, 2020|work=Dirt|date=October 12, 2016}}</ref> Actress Patty Duke also lived in the building. Former resident [[Elton John]] and partner [[David Furnish]] commissioned designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard to create a 1970s-inspired design for the apartment which features kelly green walls and a chandelier from the [[Grand Hotel et de Milan]] in the kitchen.<ref>[http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/mansion_hunting_hsb8gcFsgvpJVkYFJaHMyH Mansion-hunting] ''New York Post'', March 4, 2012.</ref> |
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In 2013, singer-actress [[Cher]] sold her {{convert|2302|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} two-story condominium, created by combining two one-bedroom units on the 26th and 27th floors, for $5.25 million.<ref name="latimes.com"/> In early 2014, [[Sandra Bullock]] purchased a {{convert|1672|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} unit in the southeast corner of the building's 22nd floor for $3.35 million;<ref>Mark David (December 15, 2017), [https://variety.com/2017/dirt/real-estalker/sandra-bullock-sierra-towers-condo-1202642348/ Sandra Bullock Sets One of Her Two Sierra Towers Condos Out for Rent] ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''.</ref> she bought a second, {{convert|2101|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} unit on the 20th floor $5.13 million in 2017.<ref>Joyce Chen (April 28, 2021), [https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/sandra-bullock-real-estate-portfolio-timeline Sandra Bullock’s Real Estate Portfolio: A Timeline of Her Homes and Investments] ''[[Architectural Digest]]''.</ref> [[Joan Collins]]'s former {{convert|2300|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} residence on the 25th floor was sold for $4.4 million in 2017.<ref>Neal J. Leitereg (May 25, 2017), [https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-joan-collins-sierra-towers-20170525-htmlstory.html Dame Joan Collins lists her high-style digs at the Sierra Towers] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref> In 2020, [[Courteney Cox]] sold her {{convert|1315|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} unit on the same floor for $2.9 million.<ref>Neal J. Leitereg and Jack Flemming (August 22, 2020), [https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2020-08-22/hot-property-courteney-cox-finds-a-friend-for-west-hollywood-condo Hot Property: Courteney Cox finds a friend for West Hollywood condo] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref> |
In 2013, singer-actress [[Cher]] sold her {{convert|2302|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} two-story condominium, created by combining two one-bedroom units on the 26th and 27th floors, for $5.25 million.<ref name="latimes.com"/> In early 2014, [[Sandra Bullock]] purchased a {{convert|1672|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} unit in the southeast corner of the building's 22nd floor for $3.35 million;<ref>Mark David (December 15, 2017), [https://variety.com/2017/dirt/real-estalker/sandra-bullock-sierra-towers-condo-1202642348/ Sandra Bullock Sets One of Her Two Sierra Towers Condos Out for Rent] ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''.</ref> she bought a second, {{convert|2101|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} unit on the 20th floor $5.13 million in 2017.<ref>Joyce Chen (April 28, 2021), [https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/sandra-bullock-real-estate-portfolio-timeline Sandra Bullock’s Real Estate Portfolio: A Timeline of Her Homes and Investments] ''[[Architectural Digest]]''.</ref> [[Joan Collins]]'s former {{convert|2300|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} residence on the 25th floor was sold for $4.4 million in 2017.<ref>Neal J. Leitereg (May 25, 2017), [https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-joan-collins-sierra-towers-20170525-htmlstory.html Dame Joan Collins lists her high-style digs at the Sierra Towers] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref> In 2020, [[Courteney Cox]] sold her {{convert|1315|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} unit on the same floor for $2.9 million.<ref>Neal J. Leitereg and Jack Flemming (August 22, 2020), [https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2020-08-22/hot-property-courteney-cox-finds-a-friend-for-west-hollywood-condo Hot Property: Courteney Cox finds a friend for West Hollywood condo] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref> |
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| Sierra Towers | |
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 Sierra Towers from Doheny Road. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 9255 Doheny Road West Hollywood, California United States |
| Coordinates | 34°05′26″N 118°23′39″W / 34.090616°N 118.394289°W |
| Opening | 1966 |
| Cost | $12,000,000 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 31 |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Jack A. Charney |
| Developer | Walter and Leo Minskoff |
| References | |
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Sierra Towers is a residential 31-story high-rise condominium building in West Hollywood, California, United States. located at 9255 Doheny Road, adjacent to Beverly Hills. It was designed by the renowned Beverly Hills mid-century modern architect Jack A. Charney, who studied under Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler.[1] Completed in 1965 as an apartment building, it was originally called the Spoon Apartment Building. Building amenities include 24-hour security, concierge service, a gym, and an outdoor swimming pool.[2]
Construction
Sierra Towers was developed for $12 million by Walter and Leo Minskoff, whose family firm also built New York's Minskoff Theatre.[3] The building is known for being more than 15 stories taller than any other building within a 2-mile (3.2 km) radius. Due to Sierra Towers' unique positioning at the base of a hill (the same hill from which Beverly Hills gets its name), the building is the highest residential tower in the greater Los Angeles Area relative to sea level. The building is said to get its plural name from scuttled original plans to build a second tower.[3]
Notable residents
Sierra Towers was first operated as a rental property, but following its purchase by New York real estate investor Helmsley Spear Inc., the building was converted to condominiums in 1974.[3] A number of celebrities own condominiums in the 146-unit building, [3] including Karyn White, Lily Collins, Diahann Carroll, Sandra Bullock, Kelly Osbourne, Vincent Gallo, PJ Harvey, Robert Sherman, Jim Morris, Emma Watson, and Meg Whitman.[4]
Historically, residents and owners have included Joan Collins, Matthew Perry,[5] Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Zoe, Evander Holyfield, Peter Lawford, Fred Durst, Sidney Poitier, Jack Webb, Bobby Jameson, George Hamilton, David Geffen, Bill Shoemaker, Nino Tempo, Edith Flagg, [6] and Reem Al Faisal.[7] Actress Patty Duke also lived in the building. Former resident Elton John and partner David Furnish commissioned designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard to create a 1970s-inspired design for the apartment which features kelly green walls and a chandelier from the Grand Hotel et de Milan in the kitchen.[8]
In 2013, singer-actress Cher sold her 2,302 square feet (213.9 square metres) two-story condominium, created by combining two one-bedroom units on the 26th and 27th floors, for $5.25 million.[2] In early 2014, Sandra Bullock purchased a 1,672 square feet (155.3 square metres) unit in the southeast corner of the building's 22nd floor for $3.35 million;[9] she bought a second, 2,101 square feet (195.2 square metres) unit on the 20th floor $5.13 million in 2017.[10] Joan Collins's former 2,300 square feet (210 square metres) residence on the 25th floor was sold for $4.4 million in 2017.[11] In 2020, Courteney Cox sold her 1,315 square feet (122.2 square metres) unit on the same floor for $2.9 million.[12]
In 2021, the Wall Street Journal reported that Evan Metropoulos, a principal at his family’s investment firm Metropoulos & Co., had spent around $30 million to buy two units totalling 7,000 square feet (650 square metres) in 2012 and then in 2015.[13]
In popular culture
In the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, the Sierra Towers appears as the "Eclipse Towers" in the fictional city of Los Santos, based off Los Angeles.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b Miller, Daniel (28 October 2011). "Sierra Towers: The Secrets of L.A.'s Strange, Sexy Celebrity Condo Building". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b Lauren Beale (March 30, 2013), Cher sells West Hollywood pied-a-terre for $5.25 million Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b c d Daniel Miller (October 28, 2011), Sierra Towers: The Secrets of L.A.'s Strange, Sexy Celebrity Condo Building The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Neal J. Leitereg (August 23, 2018), Former Hewlett-Packard chief Meg Whitman buys West Hollywood condo for $6.5 million Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Lauren Beale (August 17, 2011), Matthew Perry puts his WeHo condo on the market Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Space Magazine, Los Angeles. October 2006.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Chris Hardwick sold his house to Princess Reem Al Faisal". Dirt. October 12, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ Mansion-hunting New York Post, March 4, 2012.
- ^ Mark David (December 15, 2017), Sandra Bullock Sets One of Her Two Sierra Towers Condos Out for Rent Variety.
- ^ Joyce Chen (April 28, 2021), Sandra Bullock’s Real Estate Portfolio: A Timeline of Her Homes and Investments Architectural Digest.
- ^ Neal J. Leitereg (May 25, 2017), Dame Joan Collins lists her high-style digs at the Sierra Towers Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Neal J. Leitereg and Jack Flemming (August 22, 2020), Hot Property: Courteney Cox finds a friend for West Hollywood condo Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Katherine Clarke (May 13, 2021), Once Asking $58 Million, a Private Equity Scion’s West Hollywood Penthouse Hits the Auction Block Wall Street Journal.