13 East 94th Street: That's Morbid

The limestone townhouse at 13 East 94th Street has had a pretty notable history. In 2003, its $11.25 million selling price shattered Carnegie Hill's price per square foot record, which was previously held by Woody Allen and his 92nd street townhouse. In 2005, it traded at a loss for $10.8 million. Thereafter, it casually glided onto and off of the market for prices of up to $18.5 million. And now, its back on the market for $15.5 million. The current owners, Maren Properties LLC, also own property on South Main Street in Southampton.

While all of that's great, we're far more interested in the decor's symbolism. Exhibit A is shown above. The juxtaposition of the wild game and the animal skulls intrigues us. It's kinda morbid. And that decorative ladder off to the left: We guess you use that if you need a hand. Get it?

13 East 94th Street, Sotheby's