Take a Peek Inside Trevor Noah’s Posh Manhattan Penthouse

After purchasing the duplex apartment in 2017, the acclaimed South African comedian, writer, and political commentator is now letting it go for a whopping $13M.
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Location: New York, New York

Price: $12,950,000

Architect: Ralph Thomas Walker (original design)

Footprint: 3,600 square feet (three bedrooms)

About the Listing: "With unobstructed views of the city and the Hudson River in the New York Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, the three-bedroom, 3,600-square-foot duplex apartment has been carefully updated since Trevor bought it in 2017, while retaining the historic ambiance of the Art Deco–era New York Telephone Building. Originally designed in the 1920s by Ralph Thomas Walker, who was recognized in 1957 by The New York Times as the "Architect of the Century," the building was converted to apartments in 2014 by CetraRuddy with design work by Jarvis Studio and renamed Stella Tower (named after Mr. Walker’s late wife). The building has one of the city’s most breathtaking lobbies, and is located near many of the city’s most important addresses, including Central Park, the Lincoln Center, and Hudson Yards."

The apartment takes up the entire 17th and 18th floors of the building, and is located just a short five-minute walk from the studio where Trevor recorded The Daily Show.

The apartment takes up the entire 17th and 18th floors of the building, and is located just a short five-minute walk from the studio where Trevor recorded The Daily Show.

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Since acquiring the property in 2017, Trevor has reconfigured the interior layout, turning what used to be the upper-floor primary suite—which features a terrace—into the main living area. According to the listing agent, Nick Gavin, Noah made this decision so that guests would have access to the outdoors.

Since acquiring the property in 2017, Trevor has reconfigured the interior layout, turning what used to be the upper-floor primary suite—which features a terrace—into the main living area. According to the listing agent, Nick Gavin, Noah made this decision so that guests would have access to the outdoors.

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French oak flooring lines the main living areas, complementing the crisp white walls and black cast-metal archways throughout. Soaring 15-foot-tall ceilings allow ample natural light to pour in from the numerous floor-to-ceiling windows wrapping the home.

French oak flooring lines the main living areas, complementing the crisp white walls and black cast-metal archways throughout. Soaring 15-foot-tall ceilings allow ample natural light to pour in from the numerous floor-to-ceiling windows wrapping the home.

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Now located on the lower level, the primary suite is fitted with hand-rubbed Cortina leather.

Now located on the lower level, the primary suite is fitted with hand-rubbed Cortina leather.

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Sleek textures continue into the theater, which has wool Holland & Sherry upholstered walls.

Sleek textures continue into the theater, which has wool Holland & Sherry upholstered walls.

The duplex Manhattan penthouse in New York City is currently listed for $12,950,000 by Nic Gavin of Compass. Read more about the home via TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

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