‘Dear Evan Hansen’ star now owns $2M West Side pad

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 12:38pm

Holy moly. That’s a lot of money, but good for him. I wonder if he is able to afford that with money from DEH or signing on to a record label.

forgot the link: https://nypost.com/2017/12/27/dear-evan-hansen-star-now-owns-2m-west-side-pad/

Updated On: 12/28/17 at 12:38 PM

[newintown]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 12:43pm

Don't you think there's a good chance that Dad may have helped out?

[barcelona20]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 12:49pm

hahaha, you think Ben Platt has made money from his "record deal".  I'm sure it's DEH money, plus Pitch Perfect money, plus Dad's Wicked money.  But it's important to remember that he didn't have to put the full $2m down, probably only $400-$500k.

[greenifyme2]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 12:52pm

$2M is not that much for a Manhattan apartment....

[saxpower]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 1:15pm

barcelona20 said: "hahaha, you think Ben Platt has made money from his "record deal". I'm sure it's DEH money, plus Pitch Perfect money, plus Dad's Wicked money. But it's important to remember that he didn't have to put the full $2m down, probably only $400-$500k."

 

 He probably also has a good chunk of money from BOM. 

 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 1:35pm

Anyone else find it odd that Platt's new address was just published in the NY Post? Is that standard practice when a celebrity buys a new apartment, even in a well-known building? 

[Wick3]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 1:41pm

This info is listed in city property records so I guess someone just felt it was news worthy. Good for Ben! 

He got a great deal too considering the last known sale of his flat was back in 2005 for $2.19 million (in the article Ben bought the place for $2.1 million.)

 

[broadwaynerdnewbie]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 2:07pm

It’s pretty standard practice. Not saying it’s a good practice but if you are well known enough it’s standard. I see this a lot in variety when celebs in Cali buy and sell homes.

[HogansHero]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 2:18pm

there is nothing extravagant about this. No financial adviser would say this is not a sensible purchase from his own position.

[MyLife]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 3:06pm

Why is this news?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 3:13pm

He's a trust fund baby so a 2 million dollar apartment is basic for him.  He's probably embarrassed this information was released.  His friends most likely have 14 million dollar terrace apartments.  

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 3:18pm

These seems reasonable for a Manhattan apartment.  Is he considered a star now?

[chuckydisc]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 3:54pm

Two million on the Upper West Side?!?

Must be a walk-up studio.

 

[raddersons]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 4:23pm

HogansHero said: "there is nothing extravagant about this. No financial adviser would say this is not a sensible purchase from his own position."

Since when is buying an apartment never a sensible investment?

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 4:26pm

Only $2m? Isn't that a little over the typical price for a New York apartment? Why is this news and why did they just publicly announce his address? Invasion of privacy much?

[theatregoer3]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 4:34pm

This is a modest apartment by NYC standards. My apartment is nearly this much and I’m definitely not of great means.

[HogansHero]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 5:58pm

raddersons said: "HogansHero said: "there is nothing extravagant about this. No financial adviser would say this is not a sensible purchase from his own position."

Since when is buying an apartment never a sensible investment?"

I think my double negative may have messed you up

 

 

[SchuylWERKsister]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 6:15pm

I hate that his personal business has been made so public.

[broadwaynerdnewbie]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 6:20pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "He's a trust fund baby so a 2 million dollar apartment is basic for him. He's probably embarrassed this information was released. His friends most likely have 14 million dollar terrace apartments."

I highly doubt that unless you are referring to some of his pitch perfect cast mates.

[JustAnotherNewYorker]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 6:20pm

JBroadway said: "Anyone else find it odd that Platt's new address was just published in the NY Post? Is that standard practice when a celebrity buys a new apartment, even in a well-known building?"

ACRIS lists all NYC property transfers, so unless you buy through an LLC (or another anonymizing legal structure) it will be public knowledge.

I'm just wondering why he didn't?...coop rules?  (Alternatively, he might have bought through an llc-if the press can get his apartment number, the sale is public)

 

Oh, and 2 million is a relatively run of the mill apartment on the UWS. Nothing palatial

Updated On: 12/28/17 at 06:20 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 6:40pm

JustAnotherNewYorker said: "JBroadway said: "Anyone else find it odd that Platt's new address was just published in the NY Post? Is that standard practice when a celebrity buys a new apartment, even in a well-known building?"

ACRIS lists all NYC property transfers, so unless you buy through an LLC (or another anonymizing legal structure) it will be public knowledge.

I'm just wondering why he didn't?...coop rules? (Alternatively, he might have bought through an llc-if the press can get his apartment number, the sale is public)



Oh, and 2 million is a relatively run of the mill apartment on the UWS. Nothing palatial"

We live and own in NYC...It's not a lot for NYC. 

All this information is public and if you go on to the Real Estate site: StreetEasy one can see that the seller was in the Platt Family in a Trust to Ben as the buyer. 

Seller(s)

Samantha Rose Platt Auerbach Trust


Jonah Platt Gifting Trust


Henry Platt Gifting Trust


Hannah Platt Gifting Trust


Buyer(s)

Ben Platt Gifting Trust


Size: 1437 ft² 
Price per ft²: $1462 

Sold for $2,101,333


 

Updated On: 12/29/17 at 06:40 PM

[sabrelady]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 7:17pm

Sadly, I actually find that fascinating. Real estate ( and the prices) is a perverse little guilty hobby of mine.

[broadwaynerdnewbie]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 7:24pm

sabrelady said: "Sadly, I actually find that fascinating. Real estate ( and the prices) is a perverse little guilty hobby of mine."

but actually same too now that you mention it! I love real estate and real estate shows...I think I like projecting on things I can’t afford lol 

 

[sabrelady]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 7:33pm

This is some info on my homeboy Drake new crib in the 6

https://torontolife.com/real-estate/rundown-rooms-drakes-yet-completed-bridle-path-mansion/

[chuckydisc]

Posted: 12/28/17 at 7:35pm

Wick3 said: "This info is listed in city property records soI guess someone just felt it was news worthy. Good for Ben!

He got a great deal too considering the last known sale of his flat was back in 2005 for $2.19million (in the article Ben bought the place for $2.1 million.)"

It's just one Platt trust fund selling it under market value to another Platt trust fund.