‘Hunger Games’ Director Selling Brooklyn Townhouse

Gary Ross, the director known for films like “The Hunger Games,” “Big,” and “Seabiscuit,” is listing his meticulously renovated townhouse in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, for $10.6 million.

Property Details and Renovation

Ross purchased the residence in 2021 and undertook a comprehensive renovation with his wife, Claudia Solti. The project included landscaping the private garden and creating a dedicated wellness and entertainment space. The home, originally built in the late 1850s for merchant Samuel Richard St. John, now blends historic charm with modern luxury.

Designed for Modern Living

“We wanted a house built around how we actually live: dinner parties, films with friends, kids in the garden,” Ross explained. The home features a proper dining room connected to a full kitchen via a dumbwaiter, and a dedicated theater with 10-foot ceilings adjacent to a spa.

Interior Features

The six-level townhouse spans approximately 6,400 square feet and is 23 feet wide. A standout feature is the parlor-floor living room, boasting herringbone wood floors, a linear fireplace, and 12-foot ceilings. Steel-framed glass doors lead to a formal dining room.

Kitchen and Outdoor Space

The garden-floor kitchen includes custom cabinetry, an eat-in island, premium appliances, and a walk-in pantry. An adjoining lounge area opens onto a terrace with a fire pit and the lush garden.

Bedrooms and Primary Suite

The home includes five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Three bedrooms on the first and third levels each have ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets. The primary suite occupies the entire fourth floor and features two walk-in closets, a bathroom with dual vanities and a marble shower, and a fireside den.

Additional Amenities

The top level offers a sky-lit living room, a brick-accented kitchen, and a study overlooking an enclosed terrace. The basement houses a gym, a sauna, and a soundproof movie theater with tiered seating.

Location and Listing Details

Located in northwest Brooklyn, near Brooklyn Heights and the waterfront, the property provides easy access to shops, restaurants along Court and Smith streets, and Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Bridge parks. Carl Gambino and Marta Maletz of the Gambino Group at Compass are handling the sale.