Andy Cohen is selling his custom duplex in downtown Manhattan for $14 million.
The “Watch What Happens Live” host, 56, is trading in his 3,500-square-foot home in the West Village for a penthouse in the same bustling neighborhood. The New York Times reported. on wednesday.
“When I first walked into Andy's apartment, I said, 'If you ever want to let this go, even if I have to pull it away, you should always let me know because it's one of a kind,'” real estate agent Ryan Serhant told the paper.
The Netflix “Owning Manhattan” star likened buying the Cohen home to “moving into a magazine company.”
“It's one of those treasures that I've been waiting my entire career to find something like this that I can bring to market and sell,” the SERHANT founder added.
Bravo executives bought the lower-floor unit for $1.4 million in 2003 and, after getting to know their neighbors in the pre-war building, eventually purchased the other four units and worked with architect Gordon Kahn to combine them into one spacious home.
This unique two-storey gem of an estate features three bedrooms, an office, a study and a nanny suite.
The first floor is connected to the upper floor by a custom staircase designed by Kahn, made of glass, walnut and steel, which leads up to an ornate disco ball hanging from the ceiling.
Unusually, the Big Apple abode also boasts plenty of natural light, a wood-burning fireplace, a steam room and not one but three extra storage units.
Cohen, with the help of interior designer Eric Hughes, spent nearly 20 years turning the home into a masterpiece.
Each room is unique with its colorful aesthetic and custom finishes.
He converted one of the unit's kitchens into a custom bar, the perfect place to host parties with his A-list friends, including Sarah Jessica Parker, John Mayer, and Kelly Ripa.
His living room features a plush Paul Smith sofa, a denim loveseat and Ralph Lauren burlap wallpaper, while the gourmet kitchen features blue-painted cabinets and walnut countertops.
The master bedroom features floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building and a cozy wood-burning fireplace beneath the TV. The en-suite bathroom exudes a spa-like tranquility with a freestanding teak tub, marble steam shower and Waterworks sink.
The guest powder room is unique with silver Mylar wallpaper, a vintage mirror and marble floors.
Cohen had poured his heart and soul into the home, but after becoming a father of two, he realized he desperately needed some outdoor space.
So Cohen bought an $18 million penthouse with a 2,000-square-foot private terrace.
“It was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Cohen said of the new property. “I had to grab it.”
