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American folk artist Peter Yarrow, a native New Yorker who rose to fame as a member of the legendary music group Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away in January 2025 from bladder cancer. The longtime home of the “Puff, the Magic Dragon” songwriter—at 27 West 67th Street, also known as the Sixty-Seventh Street Studio Building, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue—is now on the market for the first time in more than 40 years, listed at $4.4 million.
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“Peter Yarrow’s time here was marked by more than just music—it was a gathering place for intellectuals, grassroots activists, friends, and family, where creativity and conviction intertwined and, quite literally, changed the world,” reads the listing, held by Michael Graves of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
Unit 5FE is located in a 14-story prewar co-op and features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, “spread across carefully restored living space adorned with textured plaster walls and ceilings, plus cast-iron sinks and vintage light fixtures,” writes Robb Report.
Among the apartment’s notable features is a private elevator landing that opens into a welcoming entry gallery on the lower level. Adjacent to this space, the double-height great room served as a creative hub for Yarrow’s music rehearsals and special gatherings. It boasts a wood-burning fireplace crowned by a carved stone mantel, alongside a large window that offers expansive views of the city skyline.
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The kitchen, connected to a formal dining room via French doors, showcases original architectural details such as a barrel-vaulted firebrick ceiling and terracotta tile floors. It is equipped with custom oak cabinetry, an eat-in island, and stainless-steel appliances, combining historic charm with modern functionality.
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom takes in north and south exposures and includes a glass-paneled overlook into the great room below, a private office or den, and a full bath. A former penthouse sleeping room has been transformed into a cozy office space. Two additional guest bedrooms are situated across both floors, each with access to full bathrooms.
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Included in the $7,589 monthly maintenance fee are a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, shared rooftop terrace access, and basement storage.
Peter, Paul and Mary’s repertoire included covers of folk classics by icons such as John Denver’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind.”
In 2008, Peter Yarrow told Reuters, “I believe folk music has had a positive effect on the decency, humanity and empathy of society. Peter, Paul, and Mary had a huge audience, some of whom did not agree with our politics. But they were touched by the human essence of our songs.”
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Nice photos, which is unusual for real estate photography.
$7600/month maintenance! That’s a lot of money for a 3BR.
Having been a friend of Peter’s, and having been in this duplex many times, I can tell you it is worth every penny. The layout is not like other duplexes. For example, there is a “viewing hallway” (like a banistered platform) on the second floor that runs almost the full length of the living room and dining room areas. And the rooms are very large. I always loved this apartment, and wish I was wealthy enough to afford it; I would buy it “sight unseen” only because I have actually seen it.
Having been a friend of Peter’s, I have been in this apartment several times. It is worth every penny. It is not like other duplexes; the layout is quite unique. For example, the “hallway” on the second floor has a walkway that overlooks the entire living room and dining areas (which are large). I used to love stand next to the banister and watching during events he held there. I wish I was wealthy and could afford this; I would buy it “sight unseen” since I have actually been in it.
Of course, one needs to take into account that it is directly across the street from where Extell is building their massive CPW apartment building, and where they will just purchased the old ABC building and will be developing that property as well. So there will be construction noise for a couple of years.
Ian,
Do you know if it’s a Walter Russell building?
I may have to modify my comment above. It seems like the landlord (or whoever) has made some significant changes to the layout of the space, so the fabulous banister hallway on the second floor may no longer exist. It seems people just can’t leave well enough alone. 🙁