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New York Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Here's why snooty NYC co-op boards are really rejecting influencers like Livvy Dunne: ‘Cause of concern'
Eight million followers on TikTok won't turn the keys to New York City's most coveted co-ops. Just ask Livvy Dunne, the 22-year-old influencer and former gymnast who practically got the door slammed in her face when she tried to buy a three-bedroom Upper West Side apartment that once belonged to Babe Ruth. 'I was going to buy it, I was going to pay with cash. I wanted this apartment bad. The realtor was so confident,' Dunne told her followers on TikTok Tuesday. The SI Swimsuit cover girl, who is dating Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, said she was 'literally supposed to get the keys' after putting in an all-cash offer on the $1.6 million pad and had already hired a decorator. 11 Influencer Livvy Dunne faced a harsh reality when she was denied the keys to an Upper West Side co-op. TikTok / @livv 11 The SI Swimsuit cover girl, who is dating Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, said she was 'literally supposed to get the keys' after putting in an all-cash offer on the $1.6 million co-op before she said she got denied by the board. Getty Images for Sports Illustrated 11 Dunne revealed the disappointing news on TikTok that she would indeed, not be moving into the historic, three bedroom co-op: 'The people in the building voted to not have me live there … they denied me,' she said on TikTok. Getty Images for Sports Illustrated 11 Real-estate brokers told The Post that NYC co-ops can be leery of influencers, like Dunne, with thousands of followers because of paparazzi, lurking fans and other unwanted buzz. TikTok / @livv Instead, Dunne revealed 'The people in the building voted to not have me live there … they denied me.' Real-estate brokers told The Post that NYC co-ops are leery of influencers with thousands of followers — even those with millions of dollars to burn — because of paparazzi, lurking fans and other unwanted buzz. 'Influencers today carry a level of visibility once reserved for traditional celebrities, and with that can come added attention, disruption or even safety concerns. Boards … are often wary of anything that might attract crowds and cameras or compromise the peace,' said real-estate specialist Travis Wilburn, founder of The100 Collection. 'It's not necessarily personal — it's about protecting the collective environment.' 11 'There's this opening of new wealth that, as an influencer, is difficult to explain to a traditional co-op board,' Jade Skener, a commercial real estate agent and star of Netflix's 'Owning Manhattan,' told The Post. Michael Nagle And then there's the issue of staid co-op boards not necessarily understanding the influencer revenue stream. 'There's this opening of new wealth that, as an influencer, is difficult to explain to a traditional co-op board,' Jade Skener, a commercial real estate agent and star of Netflix's 'Owning Manhattan,' told The Post. 'It's like 'OK, you have all this money — but how do I know you know how to manage it when you haven't worked a traditional job?'' said Skener, 29, who has more than 100,000 followers herself. 'They need proof that you understand how to do this.' Skener said she's had co-op deals go south because influencers tend to have 1009 tax forms rather than W-2s that show a steady and more secure income. Younger influencers buying a first apartment with new money and little credit history also have a Sisyphean hill to climb. 11 The inside of the coveted co-op Dunne lost out on. Angel Cherestt for NY Post And it's not just a wannabe buyer's financials or letters or recommendation that co-op board members are studying. 'The co-op is reviewing the applicants financials and the risk of the default and the propensity to be a good neighbor,' Peter Riolo, a Manhattan-based real estate broker with Riolo Properties, told The Post. In other words, someone is probably scrolling through an applicant's social media to look out for any signs of partying, excessive spending or over-the-top notoriety. 'If the messaging they're putting out in their influencer life is portraying them as being a bad neighbor, that's a cause of concern,' Riolo said. 11 In 2022, former Yankee Alex Rodriguez almost lost out on a $9.9 million co-op on Central Park West. 'He almost didn't get accepted and begged the board to accept him,' one insider revealed to The Post at the time. Getty Images 'Maybe they didn't want a public figure living there,' Dunne told her TikTok followers Tuesday. In 2022, former Yankee Alex Rodriguez almost lost out on a $9.9 million co-op on Central Park West. 'He almost didn't get accepted and begged the board to accept him,' one insider revealed to The Post at the time. According to a second source, it was a 'typical white-glove Central Park West co-op. They don't want anyone with celebrity status living here. That is not what they are going for.' 11 Rumor has it Madonna was snubbed by both the Dakota and the San Remo on the UWS (according to lore, Diane Keaton was the only member of the latter's board to vote Yes for the Material Girl). David M. Benett That attitude is why, Riolo said, he typically advises his famous buyers — whether influencers, actors, musicians or athletes — to opt for condos, as they require no board approval. 'It's why celebrity clients buy condos — for anonymity,' he explained. 'Many will choose not to go through the co-op process because of how invasive it is and [instead] buy a condo through an LLC. Even though they have to disclose who they are, there's no approval process where the board has the right to review and reject without giving a cause.' The streets of Manhattan are lined with the egos of A-listers barred from posh properties. Billionaire and ousted WeWork CEO Adam Neumann was rejected by the co-op boards of a bevy of prestigious buildings while searching for a prized $50 million-plus apartment on Fifth Avenue in 2019, Page Six reported. 11 Billionaire and ousted WeWork CEO Adam Neumann was rejected by the co-op boards of a bevy of prestigious buildings while searching for a prized $50 million-plus apartment on Fifth Avenue in 2019, Page Six reported. Getty Images for WeWork Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas were said to have been rejected from buying a ground-floor unit in the Upper West Side's legendary Dakota building back in 2011 — the same building that also reportedly said no to Cher, Billy Joel and director Judd Apatow. Rumor has it Madonna was snubbed by both the Dakota and the San Remo on the UWS (according to lore, Diane Keaton was the only member of the latter's board to vote Yes for the Material Girl). And a story has circulated for decades about Mariah Carey being told she couldn't buy Barbra Streisand's apartment at the white-glove Ardsley after the 'Vision of Love' singer showed up for her board interview with a phalanx of bodyguards. 11 Mariah Carey allegedly couldn't buy Barbra Streisand's apartment at the white-glove Ardsley after the 'Vision of Love' singer showed up for her board interview with bodyguards. Getty Images for iHeartRadio 11 Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas were said to have been rejected from buying a ground-floor unit in the Upper West Side's legendary Dakota building back in 2011 — the same building that also reportedly said no to Cher, Billy Joel and director Judd Apatow. Getty Images It's all enough to make a young influencer like Dunne throw in the towel. 'Long story short, don't try to live in a co-op,' she lamented on TikTok. 'You might get denied and you won't get Babe Ruth's apartment.'
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zohran Mamdani's win could mean more wealthy New York transplants to Florida, developer says
South Florida experienced a wave of new residents from the Northeast during the pandemic as people fled strict lockdowns, school closures and the shuttering of businesses. But will there be another surge out of New York City with democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani poised to become the Democratic nominee for mayor? Mamdani, 33, who declared victory in the party's primary June 24, campaigned on promises that some business owners and affluent residents oppose. Those include freezing rental costs, offering free childcare, eliminating city bus fares, creating city-owned grocery stores, and hiking the taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and biggest corporations. "Just when you thought Palm Beach real estate couldn't go any higher … ," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a social media post with a link to a poll that put Mamdani ahead of opponent and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo before the primary results were released. One day after the election, at least one South Florida developer said he and his properties had gotten calls from people in New Jersey, Manhattan and Connecticut who are interested in moving to Florida. "Obviously, what they see happening makes them nervous and they want to plan their future and have peace of mind," said Isaac Toledano, CEO and co-founder of BH Group, which is working with the Miami-based Related Group to build the Ritz Carlton Residences in West Palm Beach. "I think the rush is going to start now because the unknown is something people don't like." Realtors who deal in high-end properties said their phones are also ringing with people surprised about the result of the primary election and interested in potentially buying in Florida. "Local politics matter, almost more than national politics, and if local is going to a more socialist form of government, you could lose some of your really wealthy taxpayers," said Nathan Zeder, co-founder of the Jills Zeder Group in Miami. "The calls and texts, the response yesterday, was way more than what I anticipated." Celebrity real estate agent Ryan Serhant, who has a Netflix show called "Owning Manhattan", told the New York Post that his "number one job will be moving people from New York to Florida. Again." 'Based on the results, clients are going to hold off on making any kind of investment in New York City," Serhant said in the New York Post story. Serhant specializes in New York real estate but has recently made a push into Palm Beach County with $100-plus million sales in the town of Palm Beach and offices in Delray Beach and Jupiter. He was previously on Bravo TV's "Million Dollar Listing New York." Florida got a boost in New York transplants during COVID-19. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 254,097 New York state residents moved to the Sunshine State between 2021 and 2023. The number of people who traded in their New York driver's licenses in 2022 for ones with a Palm Beach County address totaled 8,059, which was a 38% increase from the average over the previous six years. "Today is a great day for the state and we welcome businesses who want to grow jobs and families who want to live in safe communities!" Florida U.S. Sen Rick Scott wrote in a June 25 social media comment. Scott linked to a post from the National Republican Congressional Committee that called Mamdani an "antisemitic socialist radical." Mamdani has declined to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada," which is widely considered by the Jewish community as a call to violence. He has also referred to Israel's war in Gaza against Hamas after the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks as a genocide. Mamdani has also said he would have Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if the prime minister of Israel came to New York. Other Palm Beach County Realtors said they have not fielded calls yet from New Yorkers antsy about what Mamdani's agenda may bring, but they don't doubt they will come. "We had the pandemic, then we had the Trump bump and this is another reason why folks may want to move here," said Elizabeth DeWoody, founding principal of real estate firm Compass Palm Beach. "We are an incredible, pro-business, forward-thinking community." The nonprofit Citizens Budget Commission, which tracks New York's economy and business finances, found New York City lost $3.1 billion in adjusted gross income from 19,540 New Yorkers who moved to Palm Beach County between 2018 and 2022. It lost an estimated $809.3 million from people who moved to Broward County during the same time period, and $6.1 billion from people who moved to Miami-Dade County. More: West Palm Beach feels growing pains amid wealth influx as neighborhoods navigate change "It was all New York until recently, or the Northeast," DeWoody said. "Now it's California, and I think we will see New York again. Sometimes it's just one thing after another that seals the deal for people." Billionaire John Catsimatidis, whose Red Apple Group has real estate investments in Florida, said he would close or sell his Manhattan-based chain of grocery stores if Mamdani wins November's general election, according to a New York Post story. Mamdani's competitors for the mayor's seat include current Mayor Eric Adams, Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, former federal prosecutor Jim Walden and possibly Cuomo. Stay up to date on South Florida's sizzling real estate market and sign up for The Dirt weekly newsletter, delivered every Tuesday! Exclusively for Palm Beach Post subscribers. 'We can't compete with Mamdani opening city-run supermarkets for free,' Catsimatidis said in the New York Post story. In an interview with The Free Press, he said he'd spend more time in Florida. Christian Prakas, a founding partner of Ryan Serhant's real estate office in Delray Beach, said he's already been in touch with his boss about the possible increase in New-York-to-Palm-Beach-County moves. "He thinks it's going to be bad up there," Prakas said. Kimberly Miller is a journalist for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA Today Network of Florida. She covers real estate, weather, and the environment. Subscribe to The Dirt for a weekly real estate roundup. If you have news tips, please send them to kmiller@ Help support our local journalism, subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: DeSantis muses about palm beach real estate after Zohran Mamdani won
Business Upturn
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Owning Manhattan Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 5, 2025, 18:30 IST Last updated June 5, 2025, 12:15 IST Owning Manhattan took Netflix by storm with its first season, offering a thrilling dive into the high-stakes world of New York City's luxury real estate market. Led by real estate mogul Ryan Serhant, the show blends jaw-dropping property tours with intense office drama, earning a spot in Netflix's Top 10 list across 30 countries. With Season 2 officially confirmed, fans are eager for details on the release date, cast, and plot. Here's everything we know so far about Owning Manhattan Season 2. Release Date Speculation for Owning Manhattan Season 2 Netflix announced the renewal of Owning Manhattan for a second season on August 27, 2024, just a month after the debut of Season 1 on June 28, 2024. While an official release date hasn't been confirmed, Ryan Serhant recently shared that filming for Season 2 has wrapped, with principal photography and final interviews complete. Based on Netflix's typical production timeline, where reality shows often air 8–12 months after filming, a summer 2025 premiere is likely, with speculation pointing to a potential release around June 27, 2025. This aligns with Netflix's 30-day promotional window and the rapid turnaround seen in similar series like Selling Sunset . Keep an eye on Netflix's Tudum or Ryan Serhant's social media for updates as the premiere approaches. Owning Manhattan Season 2 Expected Cast The core cast of Owning Manhattan Season 2 is expected to feature many familiar faces from Season 1, with Ryan Serhant leading the charge as the CEO of SERHANT. Returning agents likely include: Genesis Suero : Known for her vibrant personality and hustle in the luxury market. Chloe Tucker Caine : A fan favorite for her no-nonsense approach. Jess Taylor : A driven agent navigating the competitive NYC scene. Tricia Lee : A veteran seller and leader of her own team at SERHANT. Nile Lundgren : A luxury real estate expert with a knack for high-end deals. Jordan March, Jeffrey St. Arromand, Jade Shenker, and Jordan Hurt: Key players in the brokerage, expected to bring more drama and deals. Owning Manhattan Season 2 Potential Plot Owning Manhattan Season 2 promises to crank up the intensity, with Ryan Serhant teasing 'turbulence' and 'all-out real estate warfare.' The plot will continue to follow SERHANT's elite agents as they tackle New York City's ultra-competitive luxury real estate market, where inventory is low and stakes are sky-high. Expect: Fierce Competition: With limited properties available, agents will face intense pressure to secure exclusive listings, leading to heightened rivalries within the team. Ryan emphasized that 'tensions are high' and 'competition is fierce,' suggesting more interpersonal drama than Season 1. Luxury Listings: Season 2 will showcase even more extravagant properties, building on Season 1's highlights like the $250 million Central Park Tower penthouse and Bad Bunny's $150,000-per-month rental. The show's signature drone shots and tours of Manhattan's most exclusive homes will remain a draw for fans. SERHANT's Expansion: The brokerage's growth into Florida and other states will be a key focus, exploring how Ryan and his team navigate new markets while maintaining their dominance in NYC. This expansion could introduce new challenges and opportunities for the agents. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
New York Post
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much would Carrie's new Gramercy apartment in 'AJLT' really cost?
Carrie Bradshaw and her Manolos will have plenty of room in her new Gramercy apartment — but what would the sex columnist and fashion guru actually pay IRL for the stunning 1,700 square-feet apartment? In the 'Sex and the City' spinoff, 'And Just Like That,' Carrie, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, upgrades her one-bedroom West Village apartment to a beautiful brownstone in the exclusive Gramercy Park area so that she and her on-again boyfriend, Aidan (John Corbett), could have a place big enough for two. 10 Carrie Bradshaw outside her new Gramercy apartment in 'And Just Like That' Season 3. justlikethatmax/Instagram Advertisement 10 Sarah Jessica Parker's character bought the home for her and Aidan (played by John Corbett) to share. Craig Blankenhorn/Max However, at the end of Season 2, Aidan tells Carrie that they have to put their relationship on hold for five years so that he can ditch the city and take care of his son — leaving his longtime lover alone in her brand-new (and pricey) pad. The Post spoke to Elena Sarkissian, a real agent with Douglas Elliman, and Lauren Mitinas-Kelly, a real estate expert on 'Owning Manhattan' star Ryan Serhant's powerhouse SERHANT brokerage and founder of her own LMK Limitless team, who shared why Carrie — and her heels— made the perfect purchase and how much it could cost the average Joe today. Where is Carrie's apartment? Advertisement 10 When Aidan puts their relationship on a five-year pause in Season 2, Carrie is left with the brownstone all to herself. Craig Blankenhorn/Max Carrie's new home, which is used for the exterior shots in 'And Just Like That,' is located at 3 Gramercy Park West. A Season 3 promo highlights the property, showcasing Carrie in a photo outside her drop-dead townhouse with the caption, 'Let's hear it for the dress and a new address.' The place was also featured in the 'Coming Soon to Max' trailer, signifying the Gramercy apartment will be a new chapter for Carrie. How much is Carrie's new home worth IRL? 10 The Gramercy property is used for the exterior shots in the show. HBO Advertisement A listing from 2019 shows that the Gramercy property was listed for $4,495,000, and it sold for that price. Mitinas-Kelly compared the 1,700-square-foot apartment to others from the last 12 months in the lovely location and shared that on a purely per-square-foot basis, Carrie's place would be worth roughly $2.4 million. However, there are several reasons why she believes the home would still sell between $4.5 and $5 million today, adding there has been an 'overall uptick in pricing in downtown co-ops since the pandemic,' and Sarkissian agrees. Scroll for the reasons why they say Carrie's apartment is so 'special' that one could argue the value is closer to $5M now. The neighborhood 10 Its location is actually on the park, making it 'one of the most coveted 'private members' clubs in town,' real estate expert Lauren Mitinas-Kelly exclusively tells The Post. Craig Blankenhorn/Max Advertisement Carrie's place is located directly on the park, with Mitinas-Kelly noting that only two of the five comps she reviewed were situated there. 'As we know, being on the park makes the owner one of the chosen few given access to the supreme exclusivity of a key to the park. It's one of the most coveted 'private members' clubs in town,' she exclusively told The Post. To compare, Mitinas-Kelly said the LMK Team at SERHANT recently accepted an offer just shy of $6 million for a condo in a new amenitized building located just two blocks away from Carrie's brownstone. 10 Sarah Jessica Parker at the premiere of 'And Just Like That' Season 3. Getty Images Sarkissian also mentioned the value of the location, telling The Post, 'Homes which are on and near Gramercy Park are precious and rare. The exposure on the show is just underscoring what every New Yorker knows: that everyone aspires to live on Gramercy Park!' 'Gramercy is known for its classic Beaux Arts architecture and its famous occupants yet this quintessential neighborhood is also evolving into the modern era with new construction buildings everywhere,' she continued. 'I think Gramercy is a symbol for the ever-changing and all-enduring appeal of Manhattan. It's the perfect neighborhood for Carrie.' The Building 10 The building was built in 1846, and there are only nine units. HBO Mitinas-Kelly pointed out that Carrie's new apartment is in 'one of the most coveted, boutique, Greek Revival buildings on the Park.' It was built in 1846, and there are only nine units. Advertisement Listing off several unbelievable features like the 11-foot ceilings and wood-burning fireplace to the marble master bath with heated floors and views of Gramercy Park and Calgary St. George's Church, Mitinas-Kelly told The Post, 'This apartment is truly one of a kind and dripping in style. They just don't make this location and buildings/apartments like this anymore.' Sarkissian also gushed over the 'charming details' of Carrie's 'turn-of-the-century' co-op, highlighting the townhouse's 'cast-iron lacework entrance, its parlor floor windows facing Gramercy Park with beautiful verdant views, the private primary suite in the back with its octagonal shape and serene views,' which she called 'all dreamy!' But there are downsides 10 However, Mitinas-Kelly said there is a downside to owning a co-op on Gramercy. Craig Blankenhorn/Max While Carrie will thrive in her new home, Mitinas-Kelly shared that owning a co-op on Gramercy 'really limits your buyer pool,' adding that for the high price, 'it's not full service.' The building doesn't have a doorman, doesn't allow pied a terres (which also restricts foreign purchasers) or subletting, many features that any New Yorker would expect with a multi-million dollar price point. Advertisement 'Also, the financial review and interview process is very rigorous,' she explained about the buying process, 'and so few buyers will be 'welcome' to the building' — however, she does believe it suits Carrie just right. Sarkissian noted that 'maintenance in NYC includes HOA and real estate taxes,' adding that while the building's fees 'are reasonable,' one 'always needs to consider the capital improvements potentially ahead in a building of this age'— but she, too, thinks it's the 'perfect' location for Carrie. Why it's a flawless fit for Carrie 10 But she believes the property is the perfect place for 'a well-heeled, professional, true New York woman' like Carrie. Craig Blankenhorn/Max 'It's actually the perfect fit and choice for a well-heeled, professional, true New York woman such as Carrie Bradshaw!' Mitinas-Kelly shared with The Post. 'She even has space for her very own, huge walk-in closet and vanity!' Advertisement 'It goes to show that the market is what someone is willing to pay for it,' she added, 'and this apartment is a unicorn for so many reasons.' Sarkissian shared that the area 'fits the evolution of Carrie's character and her lifestyle in NYC through the years, especially in this new act.' How to watch 'And Just Like That' 10 Season 3 of 'And Just Like That' premieres on Max starting Thursday, May 29 at 9 p.m. ET. AFP via Getty Images Advertisement See Carrie and the gang, along with several new faces, on Season 3 of 'And Just Like That,' which premieres on Max at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 29, 2025. New episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays. If you need to catch up, Season 1 and 2 of the 'Sex and the City' spinoff are already available to stream on Max.
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Andy Cohen has found a buyer for his lavish NYC home — a massive duplex he spent decades piecing together
The king of Bravo is finally trading indoor glam for outdoor green. Andy Cohen, the Emmy-winning TV personality and producer of 'Top Chef' and 'Watch What Happens Live,' has found a buyer for his sprawling West Village duplex after eight months on the market. The 3,500-square-foot Manhattan residence — pieced together over 21 years by combining multiple units — was listed for $14 million in September 2024 before undergoing a $2 million price cut in February. 11 Bravo star Andy Cohen has officially found a buyer for his uniquely customized West Village condo, eight months after it hit the market. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images 11 Originally listed in September 2024 for $14 million, the three-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom duplex was reduced by $2 million before going under contract. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images It officially went under contract on May 19, according to real estate broker and longtime friend Ryan Serhant, who shared the news via Instagram. The final price to be paid, as well as the new owner, are not yet known. Serhant, who's now the star of 'Owning Manhattan' on Netflix, first made his name in real estate reality television on Bravo's 'Million Dollar Listing New York,' which premiered in 2012. 'Congrats @bravoandy,' Serhant wrote. 'Thanks for trusting me and @serhant with your home.' Serhant had been eyeing Cohen's unit for years, according to previous reports. 11 Andy Cohen and Ryan Serhant have long been friends. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 11 Over 21 years, Cohen combined four separate units — and later two additional studios — into a 3,500-square-foot dream home. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images 'The first time I ever walked into Andy's apartment, I said, 'Whenever you are willing to part with this, even if I have to pull it from your grip, please let me know. Because it's a one of one,'' he told the New York Times. 'It's one of those treasures that you wait your whole career for.' When reached for comment by The Post, Serhant could not elaborate on the deal. The apartment reflects a layered, theatrical sensibility befitting its owner. It is currently composed of three bedrooms, with the potential for 4 to 5 bedrooms, and boasts 4.5 bathrooms. 11 Serhant, who had long coveted the listing, called the property a 'one of one' and a career highlight. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images 11 The home boasts woodburning fireplaces, a steam room, sweeping views of the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings — and standout design touches like a walnut, steel and glass staircase. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images With architecture by Gordon Kahn, the custom residence includes a show-stopping walnut, steel and glass staircase; cobalt blue kitchen cabinetry; and panoramic views of both the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings. The unit features a mix of saturated color palettes, from lacquer-red powder rooms to a royal purple rug in the primary suite. Among its many rarities: multiple woodburning fireplaces, a steam room, three storage units, and a primary bath with a teak soaking tub and a marble vanity. The main bedroom also boasts its own fireplace. 11 The handsome kitchen. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images 11 A wet bar. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images Still, even dream apartments have limits. Cohen, who had long pined for an open-air escape, decided to move after finding another West Village home that finally checked the box: outdoor space. 'Outdoor space was the decision! I always have coveted outdoor space,' Cohen, who hails from Missouri, told People. 'There is a dearth of inventory in the West Village with outdoor space, so when I found something that was meaningful enough for me to leave my dream apartment … that's what it took.' Cohen's new home reportedly cost $18 million and comes with a 2,000-square-foot terrace in addition to 3,000 square feet of interior space. When he's not there, he's constantly found walking around the West Village — and has been a common sight on the streets there for years. 11 The Emmy-winning producer and talk show host said he made the emotional decision to sell in pursuit of outdoor space, which he found in a nearby $18 million West Village apartment boasting a 2,000-square-foot terrace. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images 11 The primary suite. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images 11 An ensuite bathroom. Eytan Stern Weber, Evan Joseph Images The sale marks the end of an era for the Bravo figurehead, whose West Village abode served as a longtime personal and professional refuge. Outside of real estate, Cohen continues to juggle a packed schedule. In addition to his SiriusXM channels and hosting duties, he's currently touring the country with CNN anchor, and longtime friend, Anderson Cooper in their live conversation series, 'AC2: An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen.' As Serhant sees it, parting with the home wasn't just a sale — it was a moment. 'It's one of those treasures that you wait your whole career for, to find something like this that you get to bring to market and sell,' he said.
