Mystery buyer of Andy Cohen’s vibrantly dressed NYC penthouse revealed: ‘My dream home’ - lulu

Ando Cohen recently put his West Village penthouse into contract, and the buyer wasn't known -- until now.Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images

The year looks bright for Emmy-winning playwright Danny Strong, whose “Chess” — the cult-favorite Cold War-era musical, with music from two members of ABBA — launches on Broadway this fall. But in the lead-up to the curtains opening, he’ll also have a new home to call his own.

Strong — also a screenwriter and actor recognizable for his roles in hit shows, like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Mad Men” — and his partner, the actor/producer Caitlin Mehner, are buying Andy Cohen’s West Village penthouse duplex, Gimme Shelter can reveal. 

The power couple have inked a contract for the Bravo honcho’s beautifully decorated 2 Horatio St. aerie and are planning to close later this month. The final price is not yet known.

Danny Strong and Caitlin Mehner are in contract to buy Andy Cohen’s grand residence.Getty Images for Prime Video

Andy Cohen has another penthouse near

Cohen’s colorful residence took more than 20 years to assemble.Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images

A sculptural staircase connects the levels, the upper of which is capped with a fabulous disco ball.Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images

The penthouse’s snazzy bar.Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images

A well-lit sitting area.Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images

“Andy’s apartment is my dream home. We are so excited to be moving there,” said Strong, when contacted by Gimme Shelter, adding that the couple — new parents to their now 7-month-old daughter Maisie — need more space for their growing family.

It’s also an ideal spot for Strong to find inspiration for new projects. Past work also includes the writing of two “Hunger Games” movies, “The Butler,” “Recount,” and the series “Empire” and “Dopesick.”

The 3,500-square-foot nest — last asking $12 million — is in a classic prewar building developed by Bing & Bing. The listing brokers were Ryan Serhant and Donna Strugatz, of Serhant. Strong was represented by Douglas Elliman’s Jonathan Stein. 

It took father-of-two Cohen an astonishing 21 years to acquire and assemble the penthouse, which has graced shelter magazines like Elle Decor. Cohen has since bought another penthouse for $18.21 million, according to property records, at the Emery Roth-designed 299 W. 12th St., where Jennifer Aniston once lived.

In a small-city scenario, Strong is in contract to sell his apartment at 299 W. 12th St., which was listed by Stein, of Elliman, and Marcy J. Bloomstein, of Sotheby’s International Realty. That two-bedroom, three-bath residence — overlooking Abingdon Square Park — was last asking $6.49 million. Its final sale price is also not yet known.

The corner chef’s kitchen is both spacious and vibrant.Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images

The kitchen spills into another large area for seating.Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images

The main bedroom also features a fireplace.Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images

The soon-to-be-purchased 2 Horatio St. penthouse — overlooking Jackson Square Park — comes with four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, two woodburning fireplaces, wide-plank oak floors and 25 windows. It was gut-renovated by architect Gordon Kahn, with interior designs by Eric Hughes.

The colorful co-op is currently set up as a three-bedroom — with a nanny’s room, an ensuite windowed office and den, and lots of closet space, including a wall of lacquered storage on both floors. Other details include an open living/dining room with a marble fireplace, a window wall, beamed ceilings, bult-in cabinetry and a gold-tiled windowed bar — as well as a corner windowed chef’s kitchen.

In order to move into Cohen’s penthouse, Strong and Mehner are parting ways with this chic residence close by.Yale Wagner

The dining area in their soon-to-be former home.Yale Wagner

Their in-contract West 12th Street nest has lovely bath retreats.Yale Wagner