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Famed NBA Coach Phil Jackson Lists Midtown Manhattan Co-op for Almost $5M

He bought the two-bedroom unit in 2014 for $4.85 million

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NBA player-turned-coach-turned-executive Phil Jackson listed his Midtown Manhattan co-op Monday for $4.95 million, city records show.

Mr. Jackson paid $4.85 million for the two-bedroom unit in 2014, according to city records. Earlier that same year he signed a five-year, $60 million contract with the New York Knicks to be team president.

This listing coincides with the premature end of Mr. Jackson’s tenure with the team, which was announced in June.

The seven-room apartment has 14-feet-high ceilings, a double living room with two limestone-trimmed, wood-burning fireplaces, a mahogany-paneled library, a kitchen with custom cabinetry and custom lighting.

"What impresses me most is that, although it has tremendous architectural beauty and is so grand, this apartment also gives one a tremendous sense of comfort and warmth," said listing broker Nancy Tela, of Stribling & Associates.

Many original details remain in the apartment, such as the carved woodwork, parquet floors and stained glass transoms.

"Renovations have kept a keen eye on these irreplaceable details and carefully added modern luxury without losing the historical integrity," Ms. Tela said.

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Built in 1885, the 57th Street building is a New York City Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its lobby includes mosaics, murals, and sculptures by artists such as John La Farge, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, J.A. Holzer, and Tiffany Studios.

Mr. Jackson, 72, served as coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, winning a total of 11 titles, the most in league history.As a player, he was best known for his time with the Knicks.

He could not be reached for comment.

Curbed first reported on the listing.