Yeezy living
Former Manhattan apartment of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian hits the property market
£625,000
SLEEK, startlingly minimalistic and incredibly stylish … But then what would you expect from the long-time New York residence of rapper and fashion designer Kanye West and his wife, Kim Kardashian? The rapper’s former NYC apartment, in the super-cool SoHo neighbourhood of Manhattan, offers 2,427sqft in the heart of one of the Big Apple’s landmark districts and it’s on the market with CORE Real Estate for $4,295,000.
According to the listing agent, the Yeezy designer purchased a second apartment next to the one he already owned in the building in 2006, combining the two to create this spacious apartment which is back on the market only a year after he sold it.
The 25 West Houston Street property was designed by Italian minimalist architect and designer Claudio Silvestrin. Previously showcased in Vogue, serenity is a high priority, with soft lighting, carefully hidden floor-to-ceiling storage that stretches the length of the hallway and 13 oversized windows that lead into the living space with stunning north and east views of the city.
Stand-out features of the onebedroom apartment include a monolithic stone kitchen island which complements earthy pearwood cabinetry and French limestone flooring, and contrasts with the stark white walls.
The kitchen flows into the living and dining space which boasts almost 10-foot high ceilings.
A master bedroom suite offers the perfect sanctuary with a second stone island in the bathroom, along with ample closet space (of course) and underfloor heating.
Not surprisingly for a home once owned by two of the most famous – and richest – people on the planet, there’s no shortage of added luxuries, including automated window blinds, custom lighting and audio wiring throughout.
The boutique condominium also gives owners the services of a 24-hour doorman on entrance, and a beautiful landscaped rooftop deck with 360-degree views of Manhattan.
■ 25 West Houston Street is for sale with CORE Real Estate, priced $4,295,000. corenyc.com