Jennifer Lopez finalizes $23M sale of NYC condo the same day Ben Affleck wraps up bachelor pad deal
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Jennifer Lopez has finally bid farewell to her iconic New York City penthouse, closing the deal for a dazzling $23 million after a seven-year journey.
On this same noteworthy day, her husband Ben Affleck wrapped up the sale of his $20.5 million Pacific Palisades retreat, fueling ongoing rumors of their relationship status as per People.
The sale, completed on July 24, coincidentally fell on JLo’s 55th birthday, adding an extra sparkle to the occasion.
Mysterious LLC from Florida buys Jennifer Lopez's penthouse
The new owner of Jennifer Lopez's penthouse, a mysterious LLC from West Palm Beach, Florida, has stepped into the glamorous space once nestled in the Whitman building near Madison Square Park.
Originally listed in October 2017, the penthouse has had its share of market twists and turns, transitioning between brokerages over the years before finding its final match.
Lopez’s former abode, a marvel of luxury living, features four opulent bedrooms and seven and a half elegant bathrooms. Acquired for $20.16 million in 2014, this 1924-built gem stands as a testament to grandeur, complete with soaring 12-foot ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, a full-time doorman, private storage, and key-locked elevators.
Dubbed 'the crown jewel of The Whitman Mansion,' the residence offers breathtaking views of Madison Square Park, classic French doors, and a state-of-the-art smart home system. This system allows Lopez to effortlessly control the heating, lighting, and music right from her iPhone.
Coincidentally, as Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday, her husband Ben Affleck wrapped up the purchase of his own $20.5 million ‘bachelor pad.’ This acquisition followed the recent listing of their shared Beverly Hills estate for an eye-popping $68 million.
Amid ongoing rumors of a separation, the couple has been spotted apart for months, spending their summer on opposite coasts. Reports suggest that Affleck’s new purchase may have struck a particularly sharp note with Lopez.
Ben Affleck's new estate boasts luxurious Cliff May designs
Ben Affleck's new abode boasts five luxurious bedrooms and six elegant bathrooms, complemented by breakfast and dining areas, a separate family room, a den, walk-in closets, a media room, a powder room, a guest house, and a plethora of other high-end amenities typical of a multi-million dollar estate.
The architectural brilliance of Cliff May shines through in every detail of this home.
According to a source from Radar Online, "Ben’s decision to move into his own home is the final insult," marking a significant hint that his marriage to Lopez might be nearing its end.
Earlier this month, the 'This Is Me...Now' artist and Affleck listed their Beverly Hills mansion, which they had bought for $60 million last May, but they haven't found a buyer yet.
Affleck and Lopez's second wedding anniversary saw them apart, with Lopez staying in their marital home while Affleck resided in a $100,000 monthly rental near his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s Brentwood house.
Affleck and Garner, who were married from 2005 to 2018, share three children, Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
As their living arrangements suggest a growing distance, the future of Affleck and Lopez's marriage remains uncertain. Reports of marital troubles between Affleck and Lopez emerged in May, fueled by their absence from public events since late March.
According to In Touch, Affleck had already moved out of their shared home, and they might be forced to sell the dream house they spent two years finding. The source suggested that while their love for each other remains, their differences make it unlikely for their relationship to endure.
