Mark Rothko's former Manhattan studio listed for $9.5 million

A historic Manhattan building at 155 East 69th Street, once home to Mark Rothko's studio and a recording space for Elvis Presley, is on the market for $9.5 million. The red-brick structure, originally part of a stable row built about 140 years ago, now serves as a luxury multi-level residence. In the 1950s, Rothko used the top-floor studio with a central skylight to create works for the Rothko Chapel in Houston, and the studio's layout influenced the chapel's panel arrangement. Earlier, Elvis Presley recorded tracks for the film Love Me Tender there. The property currently houses a private residence and a nonprofit tea foundation. Despite two failed auction attempts in 2023, the building remains attractive to collectors and investors due to its cultural heritage.