The New York Post reported yesterday that sensationally successful 40-something year old pop-rock musician Jon Bon Jovi is quietly shopping his newly renovated New York City duplex penthouse with a mind-melding asking price of around $45,000,000. Mister Bon Jovi recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation of the building topper but at the time he paid $24,000,000 for the clean-lined contemporary aerie in the SoHo ‘hood back in June 2007 the sprawling 7,437 square foot penthouse then encompassed 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 3 half bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces, and a prairie-sized open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with vast walls of floor to ceiling windows that spill out on to not just one but two titanic city view terraces, one outfitted with built-in outdoor kitchen/barbecue center. In addition to the four family bedrooms each equipped with en suite bathroom, the penthouse included a lower level master suite with dressing area and 1.5 bathrooms and an upper level master suite with window-lined private study, custom-fitted walk-in closet, and sybaritic bathroom. Mister Bon Jovi’s posh penthouse pad sits atop The New Museum Building , a supuh -swank, cast iron structure that has long attracted the famous and the fabulous. Hunky and handsome hotelier/property developer Andre Balazs –He-rah of the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, The Mercer in New York City, and Sunset Beach on Shelter Island and The Standard Hotels in L.A., N.Y.C. and Miami –owns a high floor condo he bought in 2003 for $5,750,000 and unsuccessfully attempted to unload in 2006 for $10,000,000. Swiss-born celebrity and fashion photographer Raymond Meier owns a magnificently minimalist high-floor spread he hoisted on the market in May 2010 for $11,950,000 . The Good Wife actress Julia Margulies reportedly took a spin through the expansive and spare space that no longer appears listed on the open market. French art director and creative hurricane Fabien Baron owns an even more minimal and über -meticulously finished Deborah Berke -designed residence that measures 4,171 square feet and was also on the market for about six months in 2010 with a $7,450,000 price tag. Calvin’s daughter Marci Klein–an Emmy winning producer for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock –owns a 4,579 square foot spread she bought in May 2006 for $10,000,000 and until he hung himself with a dog’s leash in December 2010, imprisoned Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff’s son Mark and his family used to live in a 4 th floor unit he and wife-widow Stephanie bought in June 2005 for $6,075,000. In addition to the Manhattan penthouse he now longer wants, Mister Bon Jovi also owns a rather impressive and sizable estate/compound on the banks of the Navesink River in affluent and rather charming Red Bank, NJ. floor plan: Prudential Douglas Elliman See the article here: Did Jon Bon Jovi Catch Case of Real Estate Fickle?
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Did Jon Bon Jovi Catch Case of Real Estate Fickle?
The New York Post reported yesterday that sensationally successful 40-something year old pop-rock musician Jon Bon Jovi is quietly shopping his newly renovated New York City duplex penthouse with a mind-melding asking price of around $45,000,000. Mister Bon Jovi recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation of the building topper but at the time he paid $24,000,000 for the clean-lined contemporary aerie in the SoHo ‘hood back in June 2007 the sprawling 7,437 square foot penthouse then encompassed 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 3 half bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces, and a prairie-sized open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with vast walls of floor to ceiling windows that spill out on to not just one but two titanic city view terraces, one outfitted with built-in outdoor kitchen/barbecue center. In addition to the four family bedrooms each equipped with en suite bathroom, the penthouse included a lower level master suite with dressing area and 1.5 bathrooms and an upper level master suite with window-lined private study, custom-fitted walk-in closet, and sybaritic bathroom. Mister Bon Jovi’s posh penthouse pad sits atop The New Museum Building , a supuh -swank, cast iron structure that has long attracted the famous and the fabulous. Hunky and handsome hotelier/property developer Andre Balazs –He-rah of the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, The Mercer in New York City, and Sunset Beach on Shelter Island and The Standard Hotels in L.A., N.Y.C. and Miami –owns a high floor condo he bought in 2003 for $5,750,000 and unsuccessfully attempted to unload in 2006 for $10,000,000. Swiss-born celebrity and fashion photographer Raymond Meier owns a magnificently minimalist high-floor spread he hoisted on the market in May 2010 for $11,950,000 . The Good Wife actress Julia Margulies reportedly took a spin through the expansive and spare space that no longer appears listed on the open market. French art director and creative hurricane Fabien Baron owns an even more minimal and über -meticulously finished Deborah Berke -designed residence that measures 4,171 square feet and was also on the market for about six months in 2010 with a $7,450,000 price tag. Calvin’s daughter Marci Klein–an Emmy winning producer for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock –owns a 4,579 square foot spread she bought in May 2006 for $10,000,000 and until he hung himself with a dog’s leash in December 2010, imprisoned Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff’s son Mark and his family used to live in a 4 th floor unit he and wife-widow Stephanie bought in June 2005 for $6,075,000. In addition to the Manhattan penthouse he now longer wants, Mister Bon Jovi also owns a rather impressive and sizable estate/compound on the banks of the Navesink River in affluent and rather charming Red Bank, NJ. floor plan: Prudential Douglas Elliman See the article here: Did Jon Bon Jovi Catch Case of Real Estate Fickle?
Police Blotter: Stolen Meats, Residential Thefts and Looted Storage Lockers
It may be best to keep expensive items out of your storage locker. This Beverly Hills Police Department blotter set proves that a lock is not enough to deter thieves from getting at your goods. Where’s the beef? From June to September, two men have been stealing meat from an eatery on the 200 block of North Canon Drive. The suspects are accused of taking meat products from the kitchen area by concealing the food in trash cans. New locks Sometime between Sept. 23-26, someone stole property from a residence on the 200 block of South Reeves Drive. The suspect had changed the locks to gain access. The victim reported a loss of $19,000. Bedroom visitor Sometime between Sept. 27-28, property was stolen from the bedroom in a home on the 200 block of North Crescent Drive. The victim reported a loss of $200. Forced entry Sometime between Sept. 28-30, a home was ransacked on the 900 block of North Alpine Drive. Someone forced entry into the residence via a side door. The victim reported a loss of $2,000. Anybody home? At 11 p.m. on Sept. 29, a man was caught trying to enter an apartment on the 9600 block of West Olympic Boulevard. When confronted by the victim, the suspect fled. Oakhurst locker thefts Sometime during the night of Sept. 29, three storage lockers were looted on the 400 block of North Oakhurst Drive. Someone used an unknown tool to pry the lockers open. One victim reported a loss of $2,500. Make noise At about 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 30, someone entered a residence on the 9400 block of Sunset Boulevard. The suspect came in through a door to the game room, but fled when the homeowner screamed. Open window invitation Between 11 p.m. on Sept. 30 and 6 p.m. on Oct. 1, a bedroom was ransacked in a home on the 200 block of South Stanley Drive. Someone entered the home through an open rear bathroom window. Claws out At about 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 2, an assault occurred on the 200 block of Tower Drive. During an argument the suspect scratched the victim several times on the right arm and neck. This information was provided by the Beverly Hills Police Department. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . View original post here: Police Blotter: Stolen Meats, Residential Thefts and Looted Storage Lockers
Steven West Designs Brings Hand Crafted Jewelry to the Digital Age
Steven West Designs recently launched a new online e-commerce website to sell his exclusive handmade jewelry designs, located at www.stevenwestdesigns.com. Mr. Excerpt from: Steven West Designs Brings Hand Crafted Jewelry to the Digital Age
Signs of the Times
A few months ago, the Weekly reported on a legal dispute between Lloyd Fields, a Beverly Hills man who owns a 41-acre plot in Banning , and city officials. View post: Signs of the Times
OPENING ALERT: Blue Collar Grill Now Serving Dtown
Phone: 213-622-7827 Status: Opened Monday class=”padded” align=”right”/> Blue Collar Grill , a San Fernando Valley favorite for several years, has moved shop out of Canoga Park. Their new home is inside of the International Food Court on Los Angeles Street, downtown. Sharing food court space with spots like Downtown Kabab, Flyin’ Stick and Pho La Downtown, Blue Collar is still serving the same popular menu of Philly Cheesesteaks, Italian Beef and burgers and fries . Owners Steve and Craig are still slinging deep fried chips behind the counter too. Serving now, Blue Collar Grill downtown is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 4:30PM. [EaterWire] Link: OPENING ALERT: Blue Collar Grill Now Serving Dtown
Mike Brown jokes Quin Snyder "sold his soul to the Tarheels"
http://www.youtube.com/v/RtMAvS2l5dQ?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Mike Brown jokes Quin Snyder “sold his soul to the Tarheels” More: Mike Brown jokes Quin Snyder “sold his soul to the Tarheels”
LADOT Relaxes Parking Restrictions for Yom Kippur
Friday night and Saturday marks Yom Kippur , the holiest day of the Jewish year. Many Jewish residents throughout the city will walk to synagogue services Friday night and Saturday, but plenty of others will drive. Continued here: LADOT Relaxes Parking Restrictions for Yom Kippur
O’Neal’s son enters plea
Actor Ryan O’Neal arrives for 5th annual ‘Lupus LA Gala, An Evening Of Love Life And Laughter’ on October 8, 2004, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Read more here: O’Neal’s son enters plea
