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MARCH 5, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: The New York Observer via Yahoo! News
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has purchased a $4.9 million condo
at a prestigious building in Manhattan, according to city deed records released today.
The 18-year-old star of the hugely successful Harry Potter films from Warner Bros. intends to live there at least partially, instead of renting it out as he has been doing with another apartment he bought in November, reported The New York Times in February, citing "several people briefed on the deal."
Radcliffe's new pad is a luxuriously appointed penthouse featuring curved windows facing the Hudson River, complete with marble and granite surfaces and a 500-bottle wine cellar. The Times cited public real estate listings as the source of such details. (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen own a unit in the same building, and pictures online might offer a glimpse into the kind of apartment Radcliffe purchased. Other photos of smaller units in the building are also available.)
The actor will be reprising his role in Equus for a Broadway production in New York later this year, following a successful run on London's West End last year.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Holly...mother...Those pictures are...amazing! If I could ever live in a apartment like that, I would fall on the ground crying. He should like totally invite me over or something? hahaha
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 10:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1668
Looooney says:
Smart boy, Dan. Smart boy.
Especially since the £ is brilliant right now and the $ is crap.
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 11:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 470
Dragon_ Lady says:
Yes--another good reason for purchasing real estate in the US right now.
Plus the fact he IS going to need a play to live will performing in EQUUS this fall.
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 11:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2651
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
Wow that is alot, that must be some nices condo. So what is planing ong doing in New York. Well good for him and i hope he likes his new place.
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 11:18 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 470
Dragon_ Lady says:
I meant to say place to stay --not play to stay.
This is perfect for him .
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 11:19 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 470
Dragon_ Lady says:
He will be performing in the play Equus from September 2008 to February 2009.So he will be in the States for half a year.Before they start work on DH in late February 2009.
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 11:40 PM EST
Student
Points: 285
NicoleHalliwell says:
I don't want to sound like I am not thankful for having a roof over my head..but it must be nice to have a lot of money. You don't have to worry about if you can afford paying the bills.
But anyway, looking at the pictures it looks gorgeous!I live only about twenty minutes from there.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 1:53 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!The place looks awesome!Man......Dan,you totally got plenty of money.Wish I could get a place like that.Hehe...
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 4:30 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 374
Big_D says:
WOW!! A 5 billion# apartment! That is crazy!
iheartlockhart
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 7:52 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Hmm unique news! Great house Daniel! A new house just for him awsome!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
Wow, thats a really big move. Equus and now this.
I really hope he knows what he's doing.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:42 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2214
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
That's fabulous news! He has to live somewhere while he does Equus. I hope you enjoy your stay in America Dan!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 536
MWbashfulAR says:
I think it's amazing that he is now living on his own and preparing for his time on Broadway. There used to be the day when he was still being carted around with his parents and he couldn't really go anywhere or do anything without his father. But now that he has access to his money, he's investing and making decisions on his own and living on his own. Now since his father normally follows him around anyhow, I wouldn't be surprised if he'll have his father living with him for some of the time. That would make sense. But this seems like the first legitimate freedom as an adult Dan is getting, somewhat like when people go off to college, only even more so because he doesn't have the college dorm support system - this is even more independent.
I hope he continues to make the right decisions and that he learns only from the best people. The last thing he needs is to go downstairs and meet the Olsen twins or anyone they might know.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST
Facotrot Founder
Points: 4772
Aurora_7 says:
My goodness. Was it really necessary to buy a place costing nearly $5 million? Come on. He's meant to be a down to earth guy... this doesn't really support it. He could've bought a nice place for less and given a large sum of that money to something worthwhile if he was so intent on spending that much.
Ah well, I suppose it's his money he can do what he wants. Still, not impressed.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 11:00 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
I doubt he'd live there full-time. Gorgeous apartments, by the way. And Ashley and Mary-Kate living there too! Awesome!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 11:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
I have a feeling that when Equus comes to New York, my hobby for those 6 months is waiting outside one of those 2 appartments that he has, waiting for him to walk out so I can get an autograph, a picture with him and some nice video showing that I met Dan.
I still can't believe Equus is coming here, and that he's going to be living in the US, so close to us US fans, so close to me! Now if only Rupert would get an acting job in NYC...that would be too much to handle.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 12:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 753
Bleak Angel says:
I love the apartment! Lucky Dan. Not too sure about the neighbours but the apartment is lovely. Who wouldn't want a 500 bottle wine cellar?! Even if you didn't drink wine it would still be cool to have.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 1:49 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
I am just astounded to think that anyone could live in such a marvelous place! Still, he deserves it.
Maybe some fans in New York will catch a glimpse of him? We wish.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 3:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I would think he will keep the apartment as a long term investment, rather than just a 6 month stay during the run of the play.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 5:18 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
thats it.
I am moving to NYC for this reason.
I will glady take a $5 million place to live ANYDAY!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 7:04 PM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4351
Orbster says:
Goodness...5 million??...what's up with everyone moving to NY.....do you see where that's heading??
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 7:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 549
wendelinDewyrd says:
Whoaaaaaa - That's insane for an eighteen year old - But I love Dan and I live in NYC too! Hopefully I will see him while I cross the streets! I need to plan a way to stalk him.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 8:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Oh yeah well I have a NYC penthouse worth 6 million.... haha that I can't even type that with a straight face. It's nice to know that Daniel will be living some of his year in my state! Just a short drive away!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 8:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
Well he dose have the $ for it. I wonder how much time he'll be spending in the States?
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 470
Dragon_ Lady says:
At least "six months"--he said in that interview--at the
awards ceramony a couple of weeks ago--both
Ryan Seacrest and Lyons talked to him about Equus and moving to NYC .
He said he had only spent a couple of weeks before in NYC ,
this was a little scary.[New adventures always are]
He will do great and love NY --wait and see.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 10:32 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
Stacki says:
It's kind of creepy that this information is given to the public. I wouldn't want anyone to know this about me.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 11:37 PM EST
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