Tag: Steve Ellis

Why this corner of West Village is the true billionaire’s row

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Billionaires’ row is not where you think it is. For years, a growing number of rich and famous names have been quietly trading Park Avenue co-ops and 57th Street skypads for wide spreads in the always-chic West Village. Last year, the pandemic spurred sales in the “historic hood”, as billionaires sought seclusion in self-contained homes. Now, the race for glittering downtown real estate has reached its climax with the massive expansion of compact homes. Who doesn’t have one? Tech billionaire Sean Parker does just that. He was one of the…

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Chipotle mogul Steve Ells buys a New York City townhouse for $30 million

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Burrito Baron Steve Ells, Chipotle founder and former CEO, has secretly snapped up a $29.5 million West Village townhouse. But the super-rich’s spread won’t even be his primary residence – he’s only using it as a crash pad until his nearby mega mansion is ready, sources told Gimme Shelter exclusively. “This is just his temporary home. It’s crazy,” a source familiar with the deal said. “At this level, there is a lot of money, like playing with money for these people.” The new digs are located in the cottage at…

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