Michael Diamond, better known as Mike D from the Beastie Boys, is on the move. He and his wife, Tamra Davis, have listed the four-story, five-bedroom Brooklyn, NY, town house they share with their two children for a cool $5.65 million [1]. The 1854 home, located in the popular neighborhood of Cobble Hill, is a feast for the eyes. Mike and Tamra oversaw a renovation that kept period details, like ironwork, the original marble fireplace in the living room, and wide plank floors. They also introduced a handful of modern touches, including central air, a new marble island in the kitchen, and the installation of a grand master suite with a luxurious bathroom that has to be seen to be believed. The listing was first reported by 6sqft.com [2] and is being handled by the brokerage Corcoran.
This isn't the home's first foray into the limelight. Mike and Tamra showed off the fruits of their renovation labors with a profile in the New York Times [3] back in 2013. Speaking about his work on the property, which included designing and installing a custom Brooklyn-inspired toile wallpaper, Mike said, "With a home, there is a lot to be said for delineated space. To have the luxury of a little separate work space is huge — and to have the dream-sequence master bath." More recently, the town house attracted attention for being used as a location for a curious adult-video shoot [4].
It's clear the pad is fit for music royalty — or anyone with around $6 million to spend on a new home.
Mike and his wife, Tamra Davis, installed a marble island in the kitchen.
They also created the custom shelving above the island.
The living room has airy, tall ceilings and the 1854 home's original mantel.
Mike custom-designed the Brooklyn-themed toile wallpaper with Flavor Paper [5].
The bedroom features a hanging swing.
The enormous bathroom is a sight to behold.
The bathroom has three windows and a skylight.
One of the home's five bedrooms.
Another bedroom looks out on the back garden.
The home has separate workspaces.
Mike D's home at 148 Baltic St. in Brooklyn.
The backyard is 60 feet long.