Inside the Three Homes That Shaped Mariska Hargitays Life, From Her Famous Childhood House to Her Family Townhouse

| September 29, 2026 | Celebrity | No Comments

Mariska Hargitay has resided in remarkable places, including a lavish Hollywood mansion that featured a swimming pool with a heartfelt message of love. However, beneath the opulent pink exteriors, expensive properties, and breathtaking city panoramas lie deeply personal narratives.

One residence disappeared almost entirely, only to have remnants return to Hargitay decades later. Another was under construction by her father when she tearfully confronted him about a family secret that shifted her understanding of her lineage.

Following that was a luxurious six-floor townhouse in Manhattan, which contained features that some viewers surprisingly ignored when analyzing the property.

Before Hargitay took on the role of Olivia Benson on ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ for years, her journey began in one of Hollywood’s most iconic residences.

Her Early Years at the Pink Palace

The first of her three homes was owned by Hargitay’s parents, actress Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay. They purchased their Mediterranean-style mansion in Los Angeles in 1958 for $76,000, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

An aerial view of Jayne Mansfield's former Pink Palace in 1989, when the sprawling Holmby Hills estate was owned by singer Engelbert Humperdinck. Mariska Hargitay spent part of her early childhood at the famous mansion, which was demolished in 2002.
An aerial view of Jayne Mansfield’s former Pink Palace in 1989, when the sprawling Holmby Hills estate was owned by singer Engelbert Humperdinck. Mariska Hargitay spent part of her early childhood at the famous mansion, which was demolished in 2002.

Situated on Sunset Boulevard in Holmby Hills, this seven-bedroom mansion became popularly known as the Pink Palace after Mansfield and Hargitay painted it in her signature color.

The Pink Palace's sprawling grounds were as striking as the house itself. Engelbert Humperdinck stands on the manicured lawn in 1997, with the mansion's pink facade, towering palms, and lush gardens behind him.
The Pink Palace’s sprawling grounds were as striking as the house itself. Engelbert Humperdinck stands on the manicured lawn in 1997, with the mansion’s pink facade, towering palms, and lush gardens behind him.

Initially white, Architectural Digest noted that the exterior was transformed with pink paint mixed with quartz grains, allowing it to shimmer under the California sun, while a high pink stone wall enclosed the estate.

Engelbert Humperdinck poses beside the Pink Palace's famous heart-shaped swimming pool in 1989. Mickey Hargitay had built the pool for Jayne Mansfield, with "I love you Jaynie" spelled across the bottom in gold-leafed mosaic.
Engelbert Humperdinck poses beside the Pink Palace’s famous heart-shaped swimming pool in 1989. Mickey Hargitay had built the pool for Jayne Mansfield, with “I love you Jaynie” spelled across the bottom in gold-leafed mosaic.

The estate covered three and a half acres, and the couple claimed to have 25 rooms, which included 11 bathrooms, although city documents listed it as having 15 rooms and seven bathrooms.

The Pink Palace's Mediterranean-style architecture remained unmistakable in 1997, with its pale-pink walls, red-tile roof, arched patio, and columned balcony visible behind then-owner Engelbert Humperdinck.
The Pink Palace’s Mediterranean-style architecture remained unmistakable in 1997, with its pale-pink walls, red-tile roof, arched patio, and columned balcony visible behind then-owner Engelbert Humperdinck.
Engelbert Humperdinck ventures out onto the diving board in 1997, giving a striking view across the Pink Palace's heart-shaped pool and the thick greenery that surrounded it.
Engelbert Humperdinck ventures out onto the diving board in 1997, giving a striking view across the Pink Palace’s heart-shaped pool and the thick greenery that surrounded it.

Throughout the extravagant estate, hearts and cupids were featured prominently. Mickey constructed a heart-shaped swimming pool for Mansfield, which had ‘I love you Jaynie’ in gold-leafed mosaic at the bottom.

An aerial view shows the sheer scale of the Pink Palace in 1997, with the heart-shaped pool tucked among the trees. Then-owner Engelbert Humperdinck had put the storied estate on the market for $4 million.
An aerial view shows the sheer scale of the Pink Palace in 1997, with the heart-shaped pool tucked among the trees. Then-owner Engelbert Humperdinck had put the storied estate on the market for $4 million.
Engelbert Humperdinck spreads his arms beside the Pink Palace's famous heart-shaped pool in 1997, one of the most enduring remnants of the extravagant love story Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay built into the home.
Engelbert Humperdinck spreads his arms beside the Pink Palace’s famous heart-shaped pool in 1997, one of the most enduring remnants of the extravagant love story Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay built into the home.

The romantic theme was carried through to the bathroom, which boasted pink shag carpeting on the floor, walls, and ceiling, along with a heart-shaped bathtub adorned with gold-plated fittings.

Inside, the Pink Palace was every bit as theatrical as its name suggested. Engelbert Humperdinck is pictured in the mansion's main living room in 1989.
Inside, the Pink Palace was every bit as theatrical as its name suggested. Engelbert Humperdinck is pictured in the mansion’s main living room in 1989.
Away from the Pink Palace's flamboyant interiors, its grounds were filled with palms, stonework, and statuary. Engelbert Humperdinck is pictured amid the greenery in 1997, with a religious statue overlooking the garden behind him.
Away from the Pink Palace’s flamboyant interiors, its grounds were filled with palms, stonework, and statuary. Engelbert Humperdinck is pictured amid the greenery in 1997, with a religious statue overlooking the garden behind him.

Mansfield’s love for pink traced back to her Dallas childhood, and this remarkable home became an integral part of her glamorous public persona. She resided there until her passing in 1967.

Engelbert Humperdinck shows off a room lined with his gold records in 1997, revealing how the singer had made the Pink Palace unmistakably his own during his years at the storied estate.
Engelbert Humperdinck shows off a room lined with his gold records in 1997, revealing how the singer had made the Pink Palace unmistakably his own during his years at the storied estate.
By the time Humperdinck owned the mansion, he had put his own stamp on it. Here, the singer relaxes in his Gold Record den in 1989.
By the time Humperdinck owned the mansion, he had put his own stamp on it. Here, the singer relaxes in his Gold Record den in 1989.

Hargitay was only three years old when her mother died in a tragic car accident involving a truck while she and her siblings slept in the back seat.

Engelbert Humperdinck relaxes poolside in 1997, surrounded by the dense palms and greenery that gave the Pink Palace's grounds a surprisingly secluded feel despite its Los Angeles location.
Engelbert Humperdinck relaxes poolside in 1997, surrounded by the dense palms and greenery that gave the Pink Palace’s grounds a surprisingly secluded feel despite its Los Angeles location.
Beyond its famously flamboyant interiors, the Pink Palace sat on a vast three-and-a-half-acre estate. Humperdinck is pictured in the garden in 1989.
Beyond its famously flamboyant interiors, the Pink Palace sat on a vast three-and-a-half-acre estate. Humperdinck is pictured in the garden in 1989.

A tour of the Pink Palace conducted in 1968 showcased Mickey and the children at the mansion following Mansfield’s death, highlighting numerous distinctive rooms and features.

Engelbert Humperdinck poses with a red Cadillac beneath one of the Pink Palace's sweeping arches in 1997, adding another splash of color to the famously flamboyant estate.
Engelbert Humperdinck poses with a red Cadillac beneath one of the Pink Palace’s sweeping arches in 1997, adding another splash of color to the famously flamboyant estate.
Another glimpse inside the mansion shows Humperdinck in his office, complete with an ornate chandelier and a backgammon set.
Another glimpse inside the mansion shows Humperdinck in his office, complete with an ornate chandelier and a backgammon set.

Some showcased items included a red vinyl tufted study, Mansfield’s pink bathroom with the heart-shaped tub, the swimming pool, a living room with a Juliet balcony, and a custom Steinway piano.

One of the Pink Palace's more unusual interiors featured a fireplace set into a sprawling wall of rugged stone, pictured behind Engelbert Humperdinck in 1997.
One of the Pink Palace’s more unusual interiors featured a fireplace set into a sprawling wall of rugged stone, pictured behind Engelbert Humperdinck in 1997.
Humperdinck perches on a pool table in the mansion's games room - one of the many spaces hidden behind the Pink Palace's famous walls.
Humperdinck perches on a pool table in the mansion’s games room – one of the many spaces hidden behind the Pink Palace’s famous walls.

The Hargitay family departed from the Pink Palace shortly afterward. The property changed hands over the years, having been owned briefly by notable figures such as Cass Elliot, Ringo Starr, and Engelbert Humperdinck.

By 1997, the Pink Palace's interiors reflected Engelbert Humperdinck's own tastes. The singer poses in a wood-paneled dining room beneath an elaborate crystal chandelier during a photo shoot at the mansion.
By 1997, the Pink Palace’s interiors reflected Engelbert Humperdinck’s own tastes. The singer poses in a wood-paneled dining room beneath an elaborate crystal chandelier during a photo shoot at the mansion.

Ultimately, the mansion was sold to developer Roland E. Arnall and was demolished in 2002. However, not everything from the Pink Palace was lost forever.

By 1995, the Pink Palace still bore one of Jayne Mansfield's most extravagant touches. Then-owner Engelbert Humperdinck poses beside the heart-shaped swimming pool that had become a signature feature of the Hollywood estate.
By 1995, the Pink Palace still bore one of Jayne Mansfield’s most extravagant touches. Then-owner Engelbert Humperdinck poses beside the heart-shaped swimming pool that had become a signature feature of the Hollywood estate.

Fragments of the Pink Palace Returned

Years after the Pink Palace’s demolition, remnants of her mother’s beloved home found their way back to Hargitay, including Mansfield’s double sinks.

Engelbert Humperdinck stands beneath the Pink Palace's dramatic arched entrance in 1997, flanked by classical statues against the mansion's signature pink exterior.
Engelbert Humperdinck stands beneath the Pink Palace’s dramatic arched entrance in 1997, flanked by classical statues against the mansion’s signature pink exterior.

Hargitay shared with the Los Angeles Times that her brother salvaged the sinks during the mansion’s teardown and later gifted them to her.

Engelbert Humperdinck leans over the Pink Palace's ornate balcony in 1997, offering a glimpse of the mansion's elaborate interior as he prepared to put the famous property on the market.
Engelbert Humperdinck leans over the Pink Palace’s ornate balcony in 1997, offering a glimpse of the mansion’s elaborate interior as he prepared to put the famous property on the market.

Eager to incorporate them into her home, she renovated her bathroom to include the sinks. ‘I just ripped out our whole bathroom and had them put in with that pink marble,’ Hargitay expressed.

Nearly a decade later, Humperdinck was still calling the Pink Palace home, posing inside the storied mansion during a September 1997 photo shoot.
Nearly a decade later, Humperdinck was still calling the Pink Palace home, posing inside the storied mansion during a September 1997 photo shoot.

Another significant piece that re-entered Hargitay’s life was her mother’s piano. In her documentary, ‘My Mom Jayne,’ a crane was seen lifting the instrument into her Manhattan home.

Engelbert Humperdinck poses beside an ornate grand piano in 1997, beneath a towering portrait of the singer that added another deeply personal touch to the Pink Palace's interiors.
Engelbert Humperdinck poses beside an ornate grand piano in 1997, beneath a towering portrait of the singer that added another deeply personal touch to the Pink Palace’s interiors.

She described the moment of receiving the piano as ‘reclaiming something.’ ‘I was actually getting a piece of my mother back,’ she reflected. Yet, the Pink Palace was just the start of Hargitay’s unique family history regarding homes.

The Pink Palace was still living up to its name decades after Jayne Mansfield left it behind. Engelbert Humperdinck stands outside the mansion's pale-pink facade amid its lush tropical landscaping in 1997.
The Pink Palace was still living up to its name decades after Jayne Mansfield left it behind. Engelbert Humperdinck stands outside the mansion’s pale-pink facade amid its lush tropical landscaping in 1997.

Another residence would connect her to Mickey in an entirely different and much more complex manner.

The Residence Built by Her Father

In 1977, Mickey acquired land at 9274 Warbler Way in the Bird Streets of Los Angeles. According to property records referenced by Mansion Global, the house standing there was constructed in 1988.

Mickey, a Hungarian-American actor and Mr. Universe of 1955, later gifted this home to his daughter in 1996. The Spanish-style estate could not be more different from the vibrant pink mansion of Hargitay’s childhood.

Living Room: Huge arched openings and picture windows flood the main living room with light while framing the hillside views that define the Bird Streets home.
Living Room: Huge arched openings and picture windows flood the main living room with light while framing the hillside views that define the Bird Streets home.

Spanning around 5,000 square feet across three levels, as noted in a Mansion Global listing, the property had five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, boasting stunning views of Los Angeles and the canyon.

Bedroom: Large windows wrap this airy bedroom in hillside views, bringing the surrounding Los Angeles landscape almost directly into the room.
Bedroom: Large windows wrap this airy bedroom in hillside views, bringing the surrounding Los Angeles landscape almost directly into the room.

Upon entering, the front door opens into a grand entrance with a double-height ceiling and an open layout. The home also included a theater, gym, and wine cellar. A separate guest unit featured its own kitchen and entrance, while an enclosed cabana accompanied the swimming pool.

Kitchen: Rich wood cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances and a large island anchor the kitchen, while broad arches open it to the adjoining living spaces.
Kitchen: Rich wood cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances and a large island anchor the kitchen, while broad arches open it to the adjoining living spaces.

A later listing described a magnificent room with 20-foot ceilings and expansive city views. The kitchen was equipped with Viking appliances, a marble island, a wine fridge, and ample cooking space.

The primary suite encompassed its own level, featuring walk-in closets, a dressing area, a luxurious bathroom with a Jacuzzi and separate shower, and a private patio. The main house housed four en suite bedrooms, while a fifth was situated in the attached guest suite.

Bedroom Suite: Dark wood floors and a private balcony give this spacious bedroom suite a warmer feel, with yet another vantage point over the hills.
Bedroom Suite: Dark wood floors and a private balcony give this spacious bedroom suite a warmer feel, with yet another vantage point over the hills.

Downstairs, the home theater could accommodate at least ten guests. The wine cellar was capable of holding more than 500 bottles and had its own tasting room.

Outdoors, the swimming pool provided breathtaking 180-degree views of the ocean, city, and canyon. However, the most astonishing feature of the property was not its luxurious amenities.

Pool: Tucked against the hillside, the secluded pool is surrounded by terracotta paving, palms and greenery, with views stretching out beyond the property.
Pool: Tucked against the hillside, the secluded pool is surrounded by terracotta paving, palms and greenery, with views stretching out beyond the property.

The House Became Central to a Family Revelation

In ‘My Mom Jayne,’ Hargitay disclosed that Mickey, the man who raised her, was not her biological father; rather, it was former Las Vegas entertainer Nelson Sardelli. She uncovered the truth at the age of 25.

Hargitay later expressed to the Los Angeles Times a wish that she had included one particularly significant moment in the documentary: when she confronted Mickey, he was in the process of building her a house.

Terrace: One of the home's outdoor terraces takes full advantage of its lofty setting, offering sweeping views across Los Angeles.
Terrace: One of the home’s outdoor terraces takes full advantage of its lofty setting, offering sweeping views across Los Angeles.

She remarked, ‘How about that for a metaphor?’ Hargitay recounted arriving in tears and confronting the man she had always considered her father about her discovery. ‘Why didn’t you tell me? You lied to me! How could you lie to me?’

Nevertheless, the revelation did not diminish Mickey’s role in her life. While discussing what she told her own children later, Hargitay remarked, ‘It doesn’t matter, and nothing can change the fact that Mickey Hargitay is my father.’

Sitting Room: Sliding glass doors connect this intimate sitting room directly to the terrace, allowing the city views to become part of the living space.
Sitting Room: Sliding glass doors connect this intimate sitting room directly to the terrace, allowing the city views to become part of the living space.

The Warbler Way residence remained a part of her life for many years. It even served as the backdrop for a rare dream Hargitay experienced about Mansfield. She stated that while still living in the house Mickey built, she dreamed her mother visited her.

Upstairs Sitting Area: A chandelier and ornate wrought-iron railing add character to an upstairs sitting area overlooking the staircase.
Upstairs Sitting Area: A chandelier and ornate wrought-iron railing add character to an upstairs sitting area overlooking the staircase.

In the dream, she wanted to take Mansfield downstairs to show her a wall adorned with her photographs. But Mansfield never went down and left eventually. Hargitay sold the Warbler Way house in 2006, the same year Mickey passed away, for $1.56 million.

Main Living Area: Soaring arches and a dramatic wrought-iron staircase frame the home's open-plan living space, which flows directly into the kitchen.
Main Living Area: Soaring arches and a dramatic wrought-iron staircase frame the home’s open-plan living space, which flows directly into the kitchen.

The property changed hands again in the following years, with buyers paying $2.475 million in 2014, and it was later listed for a considerably higher price.

Most recently, records from Trulia indicate that 9274 Warbler Way sold on April 3, 2025, for $3.725 million. By that time, Hargitay had already established her own family life.

The Townhouse in Manhattan

Hargitay tied the knot with actor Peter Hermann in 2004, and they have three children together. One of their past family homes diverged greatly from the expansive Los Angeles villa: a towering townhouse situated on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Upper West Side: A tree-lined Manhattan block sets the scene for Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann's Upper West Side townhome.
Upper West Side: A tree-lined Manhattan block sets the scene for Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann’s Upper West Side townhome.

The property located at 45 West 84th Street was constructed in 1900 and underwent a significant renovation later. According to a Corcoran listing, it sold for $8.75 million.

Living Room: Mirrored walls, a glowing fireplace and the adjoining blue staircase give this sophisticated living space a striking mix of color and reflection.
Living Room: Mirrored walls, a glowing fireplace and the adjoining blue staircase give this sophisticated living space a striking mix of color and reflection.

The six-floor townhouse spans approximately 6,925 square feet and contains five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and three powder rooms. Despite its narrow city footprint, natural light became one of its most defining characteristics after renovations.

Family Room: Tall street-facing windows bring natural light into this relaxed family room, where a sprawling white sectional faces a wall-mounted television.
Family Room: Tall street-facing windows bring natural light into this relaxed family room, where a sprawling white sectional faces a wall-mounted television.

The rear facade is adorned with floor-to-ceiling casement windows that overlook a beautifully landscaped garden. The parlor level features multiple seating areas, a functional fireplace, and a dining area with views of the garden.

Fireplace Room: A roaring fireplace framed in gleaming metal anchors this elegant sitting room, while a dramatic red floral artwork commands attention above the mantel.
Fireplace Room: A roaring fireplace framed in gleaming metal anchors this elegant sitting room, while a dramatic red floral artwork commands attention above the mantel.

During renovations, a section of the floor near the back was removed to create the stunning double-height spaces. The dining area comfortably accommodates ten people around its table.

Dining Room: A glossy white dining table, cream chairs and a gold centerpiece pop against the room's rich blue walls and colorful striped artwork.
Dining Room: A glossy white dining table, cream chairs and a gold centerpiece pop against the room’s rich blue walls and colorful striped artwork.

On the garden level, the townhouse boasts a den and a spacious chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, premium appliances, a central island, and a double-height breakfast space that overlooks the garden.

Kitchen: A bold yellow wall and matching cabinetry enliven the sleek kitchen, where a long central island stretches through the room.
Kitchen: A bold yellow wall and matching cabinetry enliven the sleek kitchen, where a long central island stretches through the room.
Entry Hall: The home's blue staircase sweeps past a light-filled entry area, where black double doors and oversized windows create a dramatic first impression.
Entry Hall: The home’s blue staircase sweeps past a light-filled entry area, where black double doors and oversized windows create a dramatic first impression.

Outdoors, the garden features a barbecue, sink, and dining area. Private spaces are situated on the upper floors, with the primary suite occupying an entire level and offering floor-to-ceiling windows, an extensive walk-in closet, a dressing room, terrace, and a marble bathroom.

Dressing Room: Floor-to-ceiling shelving and built-in drawers line this mint-green dressing room, creating a lengthy passage between the adjoining spaces.
Dressing Room: Floor-to-ceiling shelving and built-in drawers line this mint-green dressing room, creating a lengthy passage between the adjoining spaces.
Home Office: A quiet home office opens onto a small private balcony, with floating shelves, framed photographs and a compact desk lining the room.
Home Office: A quiet home office opens onto a small private balcony, with floating shelves, framed photographs and a compact desk lining the room.

That bathroom includes double sinks, a separate tub, and a steam shower. The fourth and fifth floors have four additional bedroom suites, each with private bathrooms, and one suite features a large terrace.

Outdoor Patio: Brick, warm wood paneling and an outdoor kitchen create a private entertaining space complete with built-in grill and lounge seating.
Outdoor Patio: Brick, warm wood paneling and an outdoor kitchen create a private entertaining space complete with built-in grill and lounge seating.

At the very top of the townhouse is a striking glass-walled rooftop atelier, which can function as a media room, studio, or guest room, and opens onto two landscaped terraces with city views.

Terrace: A pair of pale blue loungers nestles amid planters and climbing greenery on one of the townhome's secluded outdoor spaces.
Terrace: A pair of pale blue loungers nestles amid planters and climbing greenery on one of the townhome’s secluded outdoor spaces.

Other features include hardwood flooring, heated bathroom floors, a finished basement, air conditioning, a vented laundry space, a security system, a roof deck, and an elevator.

Primary Bathroom: Pale stone, mirrored walls and a glass-enclosed shower fill the bright primary bathroom, which looks out across neighboring Manhattan buildings.
Primary Bathroom: Pale stone, mirrored walls and a glass-enclosed shower fill the bright primary bathroom, which looks out across neighboring Manhattan buildings.

The elevator became a point of interest following a 2019 video tour of Hargitay and Hermann’s Upper West Side townhouse, which led viewers to focus on the impressive six levels — some mistakenly believing there was no elevator at all.

Family Room: A wall of mirrors makes the family room appear even larger, reflecting the white sectional and the townhome's distinctive blue staircase.
Family Room: A wall of mirrors makes the family room appear even larger, reflecting the white sectional and the townhome’s distinctive blue staircase.

Discussion on the Elevator

Viewers who watched the tour had varied opinions about the layout. One person commented, ‘6 floors and no elevator, No thanks.’

Primary Suite: The primary suite is large enough for its own lounge area, with an oversized sectional positioned beneath a large piece of abstract art.
Primary Suite: The primary suite is large enough for its own lounge area, with an oversized sectional positioned beneath a large piece of abstract art.

Another opinion echoed this sentiment: ‘⭐ Nice home however, too many stairs; the remodel should have included an elevator for easy access to the rest of the home.’

Kitchen: Brilliant yellow cabinetry makes an immediate statement in the long galley-style kitchen, which is centered around an oversized white island.
Kitchen: Brilliant yellow cabinetry makes an immediate statement in the long galley-style kitchen, which is centered around an oversized white island.
The home's bold yellow kitchen stretches toward a wall of glass, with a long island leading directly toward the rear patio.
The home’s bold yellow kitchen stretches toward a wall of glass, with a long island leading directly toward the rear patio.

However, the Corcoran listing for 45 West 84th Street clearly mentions an elevator among the features of the property. One viewer pondered the implications of living on six floors with three young children.

Breakfast Nook: A curved banquette wraps around a marble-topped table in this cozy breakfast nook tucked just off the kitchen.
Breakfast Nook: A curved banquette wraps around a marble-topped table in this cozy breakfast nook tucked just off the kitchen.

‘They had 3 young kids. 6 floors? No gym is needed lol. No thanks. You’ll be too busy just keeping an eye on the kids. Helpful if the agent gives a sense of the price?’

Kitchen and Patio: Towering black-framed windows connect the breakfast area to the private rear patio, creating a dramatic indoor-outdoor link at garden level.
Kitchen and Patio: Towering black-framed windows connect the breakfast area to the private rear patio, creating a dramatic indoor-outdoor link at garden level.

Conversely, many comments were enthusiastic. ‘Look at that house!! Totally deserved for her and her beautiful family,’ one viewer remarked. Another praised the renovation, saying, ‘Absolutely gorgeous! I love all the windows and decor of this home, stunning! 🌺 🌺 🌺’

Primary Bedroom: Two large windows overlook the Upper West Side from the serene primary bedroom, where a generous sitting area occupies the opposite end of the room.
Primary Bedroom: Two large windows overlook the Upper West Side from the serene primary bedroom, where a generous sitting area occupies the opposite end of the room.

Yet, the polished interiors did not impress everyone. ‘God, it’s awful. Looks like a hotel or a hospital,’ another viewer commented. These mixed reactions highlighted the distinctiveness of this six-floor property.