Lorna Simpson's David Adjaye-Designed Brooklyn Home and Studio Reduced in Price

The 3,300-square-foot townhouse has been on the market for months and the price has dropped nearly 25%.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:21pm

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A vibrant, silkscreen-style grid of a Brooklyn townhouse facade in neon pink, orange, and blue, conceptually representing the artistic and architectural significance of this unique property.A bold, pop art-inspired interpretation of the iconic Brooklyn townhouse that once belonged to artist Lorna Simpson, now on the market at a reduced price.Brooklyn Today

A Brooklyn home designed by architect David Adjaye for artist Lorna Simpson remains on the market, with the price recently reduced from $6.5 million to $5 million, a nearly 25% cut. The 3,300-square-foot townhouse, built in 2006, features three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a backyard, and was designed as a live/work space for Simpson and her then-husband, artist James Casebere.

Why it matters

The home's listing comes amid ongoing scrutiny of architect David Adjaye, who was the subject of allegations of sexual misconduct and creating a toxic work culture in a 2023 Financial Times report. While Adjaye's name does not appear in the current listing, the property's association with the high-profile architect may be impacting its marketability.

The details

The townhouse, located at 208 Vanderbilt Avenue in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, was most recently listed with Corcoran in August 2025 for $6.5 million. The price has now been reduced to $5 million, a nearly 25% cut. The home features a double-height great room with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking a garden, and is described as suitable for a live/work setup, private gallery, or room to grow.

  • The property was listed with Corcoran as recently as August 2025 at $6.5 million.
  • The price has now been reduced to $5 million.

The players

Lorna Simpson

An acclaimed artist known primarily as a photographer, whose paintings were the subject of a recent exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

David Adjaye

The Ghanaian-British architect who designed the Brooklyn townhouse for Lorna Simpson and her then-husband, artist James Casebere, in 2006.

James Casebere

An artist who was Lorna Simpson's husband at the time the townhouse was designed and built.

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The takeaway

The reduced price and ongoing association with architect David Adjaye, who has faced allegations of misconduct, may be impacting the marketability of this unique, custom-designed live/work space in a desirable Brooklyn neighborhood.