Inside Julianne Moore’s Serene Rooftop NYC Home
Julianne Moore opens the doors to her light-filled Manhattan home, where vintage furniture, treasured art and sprawling rooftop terraces create a surprisingly peaceful escape above New York City.
After almost 25 years of townhouse living, Julianne Moore decided it was time to see New York from a very different perspective.
The Oscar-winning actress welcomes Architectural Digest into the rooftop duplex she shares with husband Bart Freundlich, set high above Greenwich Village in a 1920s building that originally operated as a residential hotel. Renovated with architect Oliver Freundlich, the apartment keeps much of its prewar character while opening onto several terraces — including one the couple shares with close friends next door.
Moore’s interiors feel collected rather than decorated. Chairs she bought in Paris in 1995 have followed her through multiple homes, while pieces by George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi and contemporary artists sit alongside ceramics, vintage finds and objects carrying much more personal memories. She admits she prefers patina, craft and texture over anything that feels too polished or overproduced.
Even the practical choices have personality. Instead of allowing a television to dominate the living room, Moore installed a projector opposite the working fireplace, while the rooftop provides herb gardens, expansive city views and the occasional glimpse into neighbouring balconies.
The result is less a pristine celebrity showroom than a home built gradually from things Moore genuinely loves.
And despite decades spent living at street level in Manhattan, she seems very happy with the view from up here.
