A restaurateur is trying again to offload his duplex in the same NYC luxury building where Marilyn Monroe once lived - take a look inside the $1.85 million apartment

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A restaurateur is trying again to offload his duplex in the same NYC luxury building where Marilyn Monroe once lived - take a look inside the $1.85 million apartment

444 East 57th Street

Douglas Elliman

The master bedroom in the $1.85 million Sutton Place duplex listing.

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At the tail end of the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller lived in a charming 15-story apartment building in Sutton Place.

To this day, 444 East 57th Street is still a prestigious address, with white glove service, incredible amenities, and notable residents.

Read more: The Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie may have just dropped of $3 million on the highest penthouse in Brooklyn - here's a look inside

The New York Post reports that one of those residents, restaurateur and former Le Cirque co-owner Mauro Maccioni, has again listed his maisonette duplex, currently asking $1.85 million. (The property was first on the market in 2013 for $1.879 million but didn't sell.)

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Keep reading for a look inside the three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex that spans 1,600 square feet.

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The duplex is located at 444 East 57th St. The building sits between the Upper East Side and Midtown East.

The duplex is located at 444 East 57th St. The building sits between the Upper East Side and Midtown East.

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The building is 15 stories tall and boasts notable former residents like Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Bobby Short, and Bill Blass.

The building is 15 stories tall and boasts notable former residents like Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Bobby Short, and Bill Blass.

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Monroe and Miller resided in the 2,200 square-foot penthouse, which has an even larger 3,000 square-foot wrap-around private terrace with views of the 59th St. Bridge and East River.

Monroe and Miller resided in the 2,200 square-foot penthouse, which has an even larger 3,000 square-foot wrap-around private terrace with views of the 59th St. Bridge and East River.

According to the New York Post, the penthouse was most recently listed and sold for $6.75 million in 2016.

Source: New York Post, Brown Harris Stevens

The pair lived in what the New York Post called Monroe's "East Side love nest" while Miller was writing the screenplay for "The Misfits" — the 1961 film that would become Monroe's last.

The pair lived in what the New York Post called Monroe's "East Side love nest" while Miller was writing the screenplay for "The Misfits" — the 1961 film that would become Monroe's last.

Source: New York Post

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Mauro Maccioni is selling his maisonette duplex in the same building for $1.85 million, according to Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Mauro Maccioni is selling his maisonette duplex in the same building for $1.85 million, according to Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Source: Douglas Elliman

The current $1.85 million asking price is down from August's listing price of $1.92 million. According to the New York Post, Maccioni previously listed the duplex in 2013 for $1.879 million.

The current $1.85 million asking price is down from August's listing price of $1.92 million. According to the New York Post, Maccioni previously listed the duplex in 2013 for $1.879 million.

Source: Douglas Elliman, New York Post

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The duplex has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and spans 1,600 square feet.

The duplex has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and spans 1,600 square feet.

Source: Douglas Elliman

There are intimate living and dining spaces as well as 10-foot ceilings.

There are intimate living and dining spaces as well as 10-foot ceilings.

Source: Douglas Elliman

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The kitchen comes equipped with custom cabinetry, Miele and Subzero appliances, a concealed washer and imported granite floors.

The kitchen comes equipped with custom cabinetry, Miele and Subzero appliances, a concealed washer and imported granite floors.

The bathrooms are finished with imported Italian marble.

The bathrooms are finished with imported Italian marble.

Source: Douglas Elliman

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There is extreme attention to detail throughout the duplex, including delicate wainscoting.

There is extreme attention to detail throughout the duplex, including delicate wainscoting.

Source: Douglas Elliman

Each room has oversized windows, bringing in natural light.

Each room has oversized windows, bringing in natural light.

Source: Douglas Elliman

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The building also has 24-hour doorman and concierge services.

The building also has 24-hour doorman and concierge services.

Source: Douglas Elliman

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