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990 Fifth Avenue (Photo from Street Easy)

After 52 Years—and $15 M. Deal—Samuel P. Peabody Leaving 990 Fifth Duplex

Philanthropist Samuel P. Peabody has sold his Fifth Avenue duplex. Although his family tree includes many of New England’s most powerful and historic families, Mr. Peabody spent most of his life as a humble educator, teaching at St. Bernard’s School in Manhattan and Rye Country Day in Westchester County.

His 13- room duplex, however, is not quite a humble abode. Read More