Back in the early aughts — when he was still a twenty-something student attending USC’s music school — Justin Lubliner formed the marketing and PR firm The Darkroom. He went on to convert the company into a record label and consult with Republic Records’ A&R team, and eventually partnered with Interscope Records. His big breakthrough came in 2015, after he heard the song “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish on SoundCloud and subsequently signed her to the Darkroom/Interscope team.
“When I met Justin, I felt like he was the only person out of everyone I met that year — and I met with a lot of people — that really saw something and believed it,” Eilish told Billboard in a 2020 article. “He didn’t have some plan that was to turn me into something different. He really just saw me for exactly who I was and wanted to support that. I think that’s rare.”
Fast-forward to today, and the “Bad Guy” singer has become the youngest artist in history to sweep the big four Grammy categories (album, song, record, best new artist); and she recently won a “Best Original Song” Oscar for the James Bond theme “No Time to Die,” from the film of the same name. Lubliner’s impressive client roster also includes DJ-producer Gryffin, alternative producer Oliver Malcolm and pop singer-songwriter Max Leone.
Now the young entrepreneur, 31, has parlayed his success — he’s been named to Billboard’s “40 Under 40: Rising Stars” and Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list of young power players — into the purchase of a Hollywood Hills home high above the Sunset Strip. The sellers were John Wise, cofounder of software firm InvestCloud, and his wife Kim, who offloaded the place to Lubliner for nearly $6.6 million.
Tucked away on a half-acre parcel — secured by walls and gates — the boxy two-story structure was built in the 1930s and has since been “newly upgraded with designer high-end finishes,” per the listing.
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Image Credit: via MLS An attached two-car garage and motorcourt hold court out front; and inside, the four-bedroom, five-bath home features just over 4,500 square feet of light-filled living space sporting blonde hardwood floors, built-ins, Control4 and Sonos systems, and seamless indoor-outdoor environs.
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Image Credit: via MLS Main-level highlights include a soundproof movie theater outfitted with a 4k projector, and Bowers & Wilkins speakers, along with a fireside family room that connects to a gourmet kitchen with a massive stainless island, an eat-in peninsula and high-end Miele appliances.
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Image Credit: via MLS There’s also a step-down living room boasting a brick fireplace, dining area with floor-to-ceiling sliders flowing outdoors and an ensuite bedroom.
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Image Credit: via MLS Three additional en-suite bedrooms can be found atop the curving staircase, including a master retreat that comes equipped with a separate sitting room/office with fireplace, walk-in closet and dual balconies.
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Image Credit: via MLS A luxe bath has a marble-clad area hosting a square soaking tub and large glass-encased shower.
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Image Credit: via MLS As for the grassy backyard, expect to find a freeform pool surrounded by a sundeck and tall hedges, as well as numerous spots ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining amid the lovely mature foliage.
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Image Credit: via MLS Topping it all off: a roof deck with a barbecue setup and dining area.