Kelly Bensimon Lists $9 Million NYC Apartment, Embraces a New Chapter
Here’s a thought: when your daughters grow up and leave the nest, what do you do? Apparently, if you’re Kelly Bensimon, you sell your swanky Manhattan apartment for a cool $8.995 million. The former star of “The Real Housewives of New York” is making a strategic move, swapping her lavish digs in Little Italy for a simpler lifestyle, as her daughters, Sea Loise and Thadeus Ann, thrive in their careers. “With my daughters thriving in their careers, it’s the perfect moment to simplify and prioritize building new experiences,” she quipped, sounding like a motivational speaker at a real estate seminar.
Bensimon’s two-story co-op, where she raised her daughters, boasts three bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms, and a staggering 2,600 square feet of space. Built in the early 1900s, the historic building was once home to the New York City headquarters and even served as an office for Teddy Roosevelt—talk about a property with a past! Converted into luxury residences in 1988, the place features 16-foot ceilings and a vibrant grand arched window that Bensimon claims kept her mood elevated. In an interview, she noted how the space allowed for privacy, with room enough for everyone to have their own sanctuary—a luxury she relished while they were growing up.
This real estate move comes on the heels of a canceled wedding to financier Scott Litner, where prenup negotiations turned into a dealbreaker. Apparently, Bensimon is not one to risk her financial security, and good for her! “I’m just not going to take a risk,” she asserted, emphasizing the importance of protecting oneself as a single parent. Who knew selling a high-end apartment could also be a metaphor for shedding past entanglements and embracing new beginnings?
As she embarks on this new chapter, one can’t help but wonder what adventures await her. If this isn’t a masterclass in self-reinvention, what is? Here’s hoping her next property comes with just as much light and just a smidgen less drama—because let’s face it, she’s had enough of that in her life already.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Us Weekly, Douglas Elliman
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