Home is where the art is.
The celebrated Israeli artist Ilana Goor — whose seaside residence and museum in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv, is filled to the brim with her curiosities for all visitors to explore — has put her New York City home back on the market for $19 million.
Built in 1903, Goor and her husband, Leonard Lowengrub, have owned the 6,600-square-foot residence since the 1970s. Not only does this mark the first time in decades for the property to turn a new chapter, but — being a carriage house — it’s a rare dwelling to get.
New York’s carriage houses are disappearing relics, with some 75 still in existence, and few rise beyond two or three stories. At 178 E. 75th St., however, Goor’s stands defiantly taller.
The exterior of the property. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
The home occupies 6,100 square feet. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph PhotographyIts return to market also marks a dramatic reduction from its original $37.75 million ask.
Over the years, Goor — a sculptor and designer whose work is also displayed in museums around the world — used the space as both a private home and exhibition hall, similar to what she has in Israel, layering modern interventions over exposed brick, skylights and iron.
Curbed once described the interiors as “teeming with the widest possible range of eccentric art,” from medieval-style tapestries to rainbow abstractions and even a pink-and-blue sheep perched atop built-ins.
Listing agent Smitha Ramchandani of Christie’s International Real Estate said the home defies easy categorization.
“It’s such an extraordinary carriage home. It’s truly rare to be on that block,” she told The Post. “It offers a blend of the historic charm and modern luxury. It has an elevator and it also has about 1,200 square feet of rooftop, which is extremely rare to have that in a townhome.”
Goor spearheaded an ambitious renovation that added floors, a primary suite level and a rooftop terrace designed for entertaining.
Goor and her husband have owned the residence for decades. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
The home originally listed last year for $37.75 million before being withdrawn and reintroduced this summer at its reduced price. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
Built circa 1903, the five-bedroom, 5.5-bath home is one of only about 75 carriage houses left in New York City and among the few with a private drive-in garage. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
Highlights include a dramatic 22-foot-high gallery adjoining the garage and a solarium-style living room opening to a private garden. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography“She designed the whole thing,” Ramchandani noted. “They added and redid the whole townhouse. So the design of it was having levels of privacy in her home and her entertainment, which is the kitchen, the living room and the dining room is basically where she practically lives.”
The layout reflects that vision: a dramatic gallery with 22-foot ceilings adjoins a three-car drive-in garage.
Above, a solarium-style living room opens to a south-facing garden, while the entire fifth floor is devoted to a master suite complete with dual walk-in closets, a fireplace and roof access.
Wellness amenities include a sauna, gym, and lounge in the English basement, while terraces and the 1,200-square-foot roof deck provides outdoor retreats.
Ilana Goor. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
The home boasts more than 1,200 square feet of outdoor space across terraces and a rooftop deck. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
Goor’s artistic touch is evident throughout, creating a light-filled, gallery-like atmosphere. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
It’s a preview of her seaside home in Jaffa, Israel, which operates as a museum and is a cabinet of curiosities for all visitors to explore. Hwo/imageBROKER/ShutterstockThe townhouse is also a reflection of Goor’s wider career.
Her home in Jaffa operates as the Ilana Goor Museum, where works by Giacometti and Albers mingle with her own industrial bronzes and welded furniture.
At East 75th Street, that same eclectic spirit has left its mark, with Ramchandani recalling that “when you come into this home, your eyes will never rest just because you see such beautiful things around.”
For decades, the couple hosted prime ministers and presidents here. Photographs displayed throughout the home capture meetings with world leaders and celebrities alike.
The kitchen. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
The home features exposed brick. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
A dining space. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
Listing agent Smitha Ramchandani of Christie’s notes the couple is parting with the property reluctantly: “This is one of a kind, a jewel in New York City.” Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
A billiards space. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph PhotographyAt 89 and 93, Goor and Lowengrub are reluctantly parting with the property.
“They are coming to a different phase in their lives,” Ramchandani explained. “With their age, they’re at a point in their lives where they have to let go, but it’s very hard for them to. But at some point in your life, you can’t fight time.”
She describes the property as “the love house” because of the couple’s enduring partnership.
“There’s so much love between them and when you see them and when you talk to them, it’s just incredible,” she said. “You feel amazing energy in this home.”
The full-floor primary suite with roof access. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
An ensuite bathroom. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
The rooftop boasts space for al fresco dining. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph Photography
The back patio. Edward Menashy for Evan Joseph PhotographyDespite its artistic and personal history, the home has struggled to find a buyer in the past.
Attempts to sell in 2007, 2008, and 2013 were unsuccessful, StreetEasy records show.
The current price cut reflects both market realities and the owners’ readiness to move forward.
“This is not just real estate,” Ramchandani said. “This is a jewel, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own something rare, historic and deeply inspiring.”





