The townhouse dates back to 1839 and is located just across the street from Parsons School of Design in Greenwich Village. The neighborhood has long been a home of artists and cool kids. Duffy met Marc Jacobs at a graduate dinner at Parsons in 1983.
The owner's eclectic yet refined taste is evident in the furnishings: contemporary art and colored walls are offset with antique furniture, a traditional rug, and gilt accents.
The dining room continues the theme of modern-traditional juxtapositions. Blues and gold tones are also used throughout.
An 18-foot window wall floods the double-height living room with light from the private garden out back. The gas fireplace has an 18th-century mantle.
Here's another shot of the antiques and art on display throughout the townhouse.
The living room and dining room are washed in light from a new skylight cut into the roof.
The master bedroom, lined with built-in dark wood bookshelves, looks like a cozy place to curl up with one of the tomes on the wall.
Bathrooms are marble-lined; this one has a sunken tub and Waterworks fixtures.
This private terrace off the master bedroom would be a great spot to catch some sun.
A princess-style bedroom has fanciful blue drapes and painted walls.
Another bedroom is accented with French-country pastel fabrics.
The spacious kitchen has oak cabinetry, marble counters, and high-end appliances.
The private garden has stone furniture and plenty of lush green plants.
