Manhattan Transfers

Clarissa and Edgar Bronfman

Edgar Bronfman Jr. Loves His Wife to the Tune of $16 M.

Edgar Bronfman Jr. announced yesterday that he was stepping down from his position as the chairman of Warner Music Group, effective January 31. Turns out he is stepping down from his perch at 812 Park Avenue, as well.

According to city records, Mr. Bronfman has transferred sole control of the triplex penthouse to his wife Clarissa Bronfman, with whom he bought the home in May for $16 million. Read More

Jerry Seinfeld Outwitted by Designer Helmut Lang

East Hampton, L.I.

Who knew there was a limit on comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s American Express card? According to East Hampton real estate sources, the champion of nothing recently lost a piece of oceanfront land with two houses to fashion designer Helmut Lang, who offered the owner $1 million more.

Last fall, Mr. Seinfeld’s Read More