The "Live! With Kelly and Michael" talk show host, Kelly Ripa has put all her "faith" in the real estate market and listed her Crosby Street penthouse for $24.5 million.
Ripa and hubby Mark Consuelos had been looking for a buyer for their magnificent penthouse privately since 2010. However, the New York City property has now been listed in public.
The penthouse is a two-level unit with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms and sports a large living area. On the lower level, the living room leads to an open modern kitchen filled with state-of-the-art appliances. The flooring is done up in white oak. The master bedroom features walk in closets and an attached bath that sports a fancy jacuzzi. The second story opens up to another huge dining room and an exterior kitchen. A screening/ media room is adjacent to the roof deck. The floor also comprises of a cozy study/office and a gym space. The media room has a warm fireplace as well, reports Curbed.
The penthouse was renovated by the couple for $9.5 million in 2005. The place gives off a sophisticated charm. It was heard that Ripa wanted to move to SoHo, but Consuelos wants to go uptown, reports The Real Deal.
The 76 Crosby Street building not alien to high profilers. The apartment is studded with celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Harvey Weinstein and Nick Denton of Gawker Media. Leonardo DiCaprio lived in the building in the past. Recently, Samuel L. Jackson purchased a place for his daughter in the building for $4 million, reports The Real Deal.
Ripa was named "one of the most powerful people of the media" by The Hollywood Reporter. Her stint in the American comedy sitcom "Faith and Hope" where she played Faith, earned her much fame. She was also considered the best talk show co-host for her performance on her morning talk show.
