Archive for the ‘New York City’ Category

Is Kim Kardashian about to buy a luxury home in New York?

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

It was the reality TV wedding of the year. Voluptuous model Kim Kardashian and professional basketballer Kris Humphries tied the knot in a lavish multi-million pound wedding after an eight-month whirlwind romance.

Could this NYC pad be Kim Kardashian's new NYC home?

Could this NYC pad be Kim Kardashian's new NYC home?

The happy couple are now off on a quick European mini-moon before they settle back into their celebrity, reality TV life. 

But the big question is: after spending a rumoured £6 million on their wedding, where will the cashed up couple call home in the USA when they return?

Humphries is East Coast-based, currently in Hoboken New Jersey, which is just across the water from Manhattan, New York; while Kardashian, usually an LA dweller, is currently filming her sisterly fly-on-the-wall programme Kourtney and Kim Take New York – in New York City.

It’s no wonder then, that the rumour mill is going into over drive with speculation the newlyweds will be setting up married life together in the Big Apple.

Given the cost of their wedding and the rumoured £10.8 million they made from selling it to magazines and other media, money isn’t likely be an issue for these two. But in case they need any help, we’ve found some luxury New York pads that would be just perfect for this glitzy couple.

1) Kim and Kris will be neighbours with Robert Di Niro in the spectacular 1797-built  George Ireland House  in the heart of trendy TriBeCa. This four bedroom, four bathroom pad also has 20 ft ceilings – perfect for a 6′9 basketball player - as well as a gym, spa and wine vault across six floors. It’s on the market for £13.6m.

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2) The newlyweds will be in the heart of arty Manhattan in this Chelsea Condo on West 22nd St. The light and airy boutique two bedroom, two bathroom duplex penthouse is on the market for £9.2m.

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3) Kim and Kris can go all Sex and The City in this prewar Park Avenue coop with wraparound terraces, five bedrooms and five bathrooms, all on the market for £15.1m.

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The pied à terre: New York

Monday, April 27th, 2009

The pied à terre is such a romantic idea, isn’t it? A pretty little home from home for when you’re working in the city, but really, you live in some huge mansion out in the country. Idealistic it may be, but what about if your job means you work across two cities? If you’re between Paris and London it’s not so bad, but if you’re in New York half your time, then your own little apartment might not be such a bad idea. Plus, I watched Sex and The City repeats last night and New York is seeming like a very glam place right now. So, let’s have a look at some homes for rent.

East 84th Street

East 84 Street: £1490 a month

This 1 bedroom apartment on the Upper East Side is pretty decent for its size. After all, you’re paying for location, but you also get a washer-dryer and dishwasher as well. Sounds all very dull and practical, but it’s everything you need to make living away from home easy. Because a home from home isn’t meant to feel like a hotel, is it?

 

 

 

 

Heart of ManhattanHeart of Manhattan: £1761 a month.

My goodness this is pretty. Look at that floor! Look at those stairs! I know this is meant to be a home from home, but I’d live here all the time if I could. It’s stunning, and it’s right by Fifth Avenue too for all those shopping trips. You get a 24 hour doorman too which is vital if you’re only going to be there half the time.

 

 

 

 

 

Paris in New YorkParis in New York: £3048 a month.

Now, if you’re flitting between Paris and New York (frankly I’m a little jealous of you) I think this place will suit you just perfectly. French windows, stunning views, and it’s even got a balcony. Oh, and it’s on Madison Avenue. I’d like to move there right this second.

 

 

 

 

 

Town house

Town House: £9,415 a month

If the thought of an apartment doesn’t give you ideas of home living, then what about a townhouse? There’s something lovely about townhouses. They’re very… civilised. This one has four bedrooms, so if you’ve got a family, it might be a more suitable option than a one bed flat.

All this talk of flitting between two cities has given me itchy feet. Now I just have to find a job that will let me travel to New York every other week and pay for a pretty place like one of these at the same time. That should be easy, right?