‘You’ve Got Mail’ is one of those romantic comedy classics that almost everyone knows and loves. The feel of New York City in the winter, along with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks’ chemistry, makes the film a cultural phenomenon. Now it seems that fans may just be able to hold onto a piece of their favourite film as well. According to the latest reports shared online, the iconic townhouse where Ryan’s character, Kathleen Kelly, resided is now officially on the market, 28 years after the film’s release.Here’s what we know so far about the estate.
‘You’ve Got Mail’ house is up for sale for USD 4 million
Located at 328 West 89th Street between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, the iconic five-story Renaissance Revival rowhouse sits on a tree-lined block just steps from Riverside Park. The space, which served as one of the backdrops of ‘You’ve Got Mail,’ was originally constructed in 1894. The 20-foot-wide building features the brick-and-limestone facade and row of bay windows that many fans of the film still remember.
The ‘You’ve Got Mail’ home is located in the Upper Manhattan neighbourhood, however, the actual scenes were shot in a studio. (YouTube)
The house, 28 years later, has officially made its way to the real estate market, with an asking price of USD 3.95 million, which is rounded off to USD 4 million. The listing, made under Leslie J. Garfield, reveals that the property spans 5,885 square feet and has five floors, along with a separate basement area.There are a total of eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms across the living space. The entire building was converted into a multi-family building in the early 1980s, though it is currently turned into a separate living space. The rooms have all been converted into seven separate residential units, including an owner’s duplex, with annual property taxes listed at roughly USD 79,664.Richard Pretsfelder from the real estate agency talked to Robb Report about the iconic property and shared that it has a “quintessential Upper West Side townhouse with a handsome brick and limestone facade and array of bay windows,” which is why it was chosen as a backdrop for the rom-com. He also provided some details about the interiors, sharing that the rooms have multiple wood-burning fireplaces, while the property also has a private garden.The units also have wooden flooring and modern kitchen appliances with marble countertops and the large, iconic windowsill that overlooks the city.
About ‘You’ve Got Mail’
‘You’ve Git Mail’ is about a privately owned bookstore owner and an independent bookstore owner who is on the verge of shutting down. (YouTube)
The premise of ‘You’ve Got Mail’ revolves around Joe Fox, a corporate bookstore executive, and Kathleen Kelly, the owner of a small, independent children’s bookstore. When Fox opens a store of the chain bookstore brand in the area, Kelly’s bookstore goes on the verge of being shut down. While they hate each other, they also unknowingly fall in love over the internet, sending emails and connecting over similar interests without knowing who they are talking to.
There is a ‘You’ve Got Mail’ reboot in the works
Only last week, PEOPLE reported that a reboot of the iconic 90s film is now in the works! According to the report, Jason Orley is attached to direct the project and is also currently working on the script. He is best known for his work on ‘Close Personal Friends,’ ‘Big Time Adolescence,’ and ‘I Want You Back,’ to name a few. The original 1998 film was written and directed by Nora Ephron.
