Kieran Culkin | House Tour | $25 Million New York Penthouse & More

Kieran Culkin is an actor whose career might have taken a bit more time to take off than his absurdly famous older sibling Macaulay, but he's now enjoying the height of his powers thanks to his popular role as Roman Roy in HBO's hit series Succession. Having previously established himself in smaller parts in films like Igby Goes Down as well as Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Kieran met and married his wife Jazz in 2013. They then would go on to have a baby girl named Kinsey who was born in September 2019. But despite the fact that Kieran has a wildly popular hit show, not to mention a growing family, the unbelievable truth is that up until just recently, he was still living in a tiny one-bedroom apartment that he first bought when he was just 19. Located in New York City's Manhattan district, Kieran revealed during a 2020 episode of Marc Maron's WTF podcast that his original apartment was the very first place he ever moved into following a childhood spent living under his mother's roof. During that same interview, Kieran shocked his fan base when he revealed that the home was a ridiculously small, just 600 square foot apartment and with only one bedroom. Even after the 40-year-old actor found himself nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series multiple times, was still living in this petite home. After being forced to give up their bedroom for their young daughter and being relegated to sleeping on a mattress in their blue-painted living room, eventually things reached a breaking point. So when Jazz became pregnant with their second child, Walder, things had to change. But before Kieran and his family could vacate the premises, the pandemic struck. About one month into the pandemic, Kieran Culkin's daughter, Kinsey, was six months old. With three people jam-packed into one tiny Manhattan apartment, Kieran had the good sense to rent the studio unit directly beneath them. He explained why to Insider, telling them, That was in case one of us got sick and we had to self-quarantine. It was for work things like this and to get my effing face out of my wife's face. After laying claim to the place, Kieran also kept a mattress that the previous tenant had left behind. The only problem? For whatever reason, the mattress smelled like rubber, and no number of clean sheets would mask that scent. At least there was one saving grace through the entire ordeal, since many of Kieran's neighbors had moved out of his building during the pandemic, the actor was able to furnish the rest of the rental unit with furniture that was left behind in the front lobby, wiping each piece down with pineapple-scented antibacterial wipes. Nope, that's not his favorite scent, it's simply all he could find at the time. He told Insider, This apartment smells like rubber and pina coladas. It's disgusting. After a series of unnecessary adventures like that, eventually, Kieran's wife, Jazz, turned to him and asked him two simple questions. You see how we live, right? You know you're on a hit TV show, right? Kieran took his pregnant wife's very obvious hint, promising her that they move. And they did. Now that he's finally making real money for the first time in his 30-something year career, Kieran bought his family a new three-bedroom home with plenty of room for everyone. Unfortunately, he's yet to reveal where this home is, but it does appear to have a chicly decorated living room with built-in shelves as well as hardwood floors. Complicating matters somewhat are reports that it's in need of some major renovations. So Kieran and his wife, along with their two children, might not be out of the woods yet. But hey, at least there's hope on the horizon. In the meantime, since we now know how Kieran Calkins surprisingly lives, why don't we check out how his alter-ego Roman Roy does the same? Succession isn't just one of the most popular shows on HBO because of the incredible drama and wicked black comedy. It's also a prolific source of beautiful locations and homes that often show off some of the best real estate that New York City has to offer. Take for instance, Roman's townhouse. This space has been seen far less prevalently on the series than the homes of the other main characters, but that sure doesn't make it any less nice. Audiences first caught a glimpse of it during an episode in season 2 when Roman and his girlfriend Tabitha hosted his sister Shiv and her husband Tom for an awkward dinner party. It next appeared on screen during the following episode where Roman and Tabitha discussed a beta testing his brother Connor's presidential announcement while sitting in front of a roaring fire. Considering that's all we've seen so far on screen, it's hard not to consider it a waste. I mean, just wait until you see how opulent and extraordinary it really is. This Chelsea neighborhood townhouse is a six-story stunner located directly across from the famous Dream Hotel. It was originally built in 1920 and then was reimagined following a $9.35 million sale in 2015. At the time, the 25-foot wide structure was made up of ground floor retail space and two upper-level residential units. The interior of the building was then gutted and an additional level was added. All the floors were merged to convert the place into one massive, single-family property. The home now boasts five bedrooms and an astronomical 13 bathrooms in over 11,000 square feet of space. Following that renovation, the property was put up for sale for $36.8 million, creating a whole lot of buzz but zero interested buyers. The home ultimately changed hands in 2020 for $14.99 million. For all that money, the estate's new owners bought themselves a home with towering double-front doors that open into a grand lobby, where a unique glass-enclosed showcase garage serves as a focal point. That means owners not only get to park directly on the premises, but they also get to put their luxury cars or sports cars on display for visiting guests. Just beyond the garage, a marble-floored foyer leads to a nearly 600-square-foot state-of-the-art theater, boasting 3D HD projection and THX Dolby Surround sound. Remember, Kieran's actual long-term apartment was the exact same size as this home theater, so it just goes to show that as wealthy as Hollywood celebrities can be, it's Wall Street traders who can afford homes like this. Level 2 is made up of a living room, boasting a custom-made da Vinci glass fireplace that's said to be worth an astounding $100,000 on its very own. There's also a gigantic Eat-in chef's kitchen that's topped off with 13-foot ceilings. It's a sleek, dark-paneled space that's been finished with fake crocodile-skin-fronted cabinets and drawers, not to mention double islands covered in marble and a suite of stainless steel appliances. That posh space sits just next to a large terrace and another full outdoor kitchen that's open to a formal dining room above, located on the third level. Two guest suites can also be found on that same third level. As for the fourth floor, it encompasses the entire primary suite, boasting its own kitchenette, two sitting rooms, a walk-in closet running the entire length of the townhouse, as well as twin spa-like bathrooms. On the floor just above that, there are two additional bedrooms as well as a library and home office, while the basement level features a gym, lounge, steam room, sauna, and a 20-foot long resistance pool. But the house's true selling point is its one-of-a-kind 2,000-square-foot outdoor space, which in New York is basically unheard of. Not only does it include a massive two-sided rooftop deck complete with gardens, a jacuzzi, and views of the New York skyline, but the top of the Empire State Building can be seen from the home's south terrace. Currently, this spread is back on the market with a price tag of $24 million. My guess is that's a little too much for it to fit comfortably into Kieran Culkin's price range, but hey, maybe he can hold off until the price drops and then scoop this place up for a steal. That seems like the most Roman Roy thing to do anyways. Alright everyone, that's gonna bring this latest house tour to a close. Thanks for joining me, and before you head off to catch a new episode of Six Session, consider answering the following question. If you had a growing family with more than one child, what's the smallest size home you could possibly live in? Something tells me it's probably just a little bit bigger than 600 square feet. Let me know if you could have survived that tiny spot like Kieran did in the comments below. Otherwise, like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications to never miss an episode. My name's Kara, if you want to catch another tour, then don't go anywhere, because coming up, I'm about to eat. My name's Kara, if you want to catch another tour, then don't go anywhere, because coming up, I'm about to take you inside the homes of another Six Session star, Jeremy Strunk. Bye. With Season 4 of HBO's hit series Six Session set to begin airing at the end of March, I thought now might be the perfect time to remind ourselves what makes that show so entertaining. We'll take a closer look at some of its real-life locations that serve as the homes of some of its most memorable characters. Let's start with the billionaire-worthy condo that serves as home base to Six Session's lead character, Kendall Roy, portrayed by Jeremy Strunk. It's extremely rare to find a property that evokes the style of a Tribeca loft with the sophistication of a Park Avenue penthouse. But with this historic landmark, the production designers for Six Session sure did nail it. Season 3 of the hit series featured scene after scene in this showcase of an apartment as Kendall Roy readied himself to wage war against his father Logan, played by Brian Cox. In these videos, we don't reveal any addresses, and even though I've done a house tour of my own place, please do not show up at any private residences because it's not safe for anyone. But before we get into details that make this penthouse stand out, let's take a look at its history. Finished in 1913, the Woolworth Tower was the corporate headquarters of F.W. Woolworth, who built his fortune on the back of Five and Dime stores. He then commissioned Cass Gilbert to design the building that was to be built smack dab in the middle of Broadway, where it once held the record for being the tallest in the world. Standing at 792 feet tall, this neo-gothic architectural beauty was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966. Fast forward to the 21st century, and a New York development firm has now transformed floors 29 through 58 into 32 of the city's most sought-after and high-end condos. Celebrated architect-theory W. Despont, the man behind the restoration of the Statue of Liberty and the renovation of the Ritz in Paris, led the building's interior update and his style is evident everywhere, especially Pavilion A, which is exactly where Kendall Roy's unit is located. The luxury Manhattan condo featured so often in season 3 of the HBO series boasts 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and an epic 10,171 square feet of interior space. All of that room guarantees living here feels more like owning a mansion than your normal apartment. To begin with, the home comes with its own private elevator landing. Once you step foot off of that and into the home, you'll discover a property with 14 foot tall ceilings and French oak floors everywhere you look. But it's this striking black spiral staircase located in the great room that's bound to grab hold of your attention and keep it. Couple that with the room's twin skylights, double fireplaces, as well as a Baccarat chandelier, and you know this room is opulent. As long as no one's sending anyone a box of potentially poisoned donuts as a veiled threat, that is. Over in the kitchen, you've got marble countertops, custom cabinets, as well as luxury appliances, including a wine fridge and two dishwashers. As for the home's formal dining room, it's a throwback to a former era when New York City's elite regularly hosted some of the world's most extravagant parties, with champagne waterfalls and unlimited caviar. Some spaces that we haven't seen before are said to include a 52 foot great room, a second living room, as well as a third one next to the great room, and even a fourth. Then there's the bedrooms, which have their own wing, the most important of which is, of course, the master suite, which features its own morning kitchen, access to a 2,770 square foot terrace, and a walk-in closet. While the master bath hasn't made its way onto screen either, it does include a steam shower, freestanding soaking tub, and a dual vanity with heated floors. Beyond its screen-ready appeal, the home also boasts one of the city's highest perched terraces, hovering 920 feet above street level. That's big enough to comfortably accommodate 200 of your closest friends for a sit-down dinner. Of course, none of this comes cheap, as I'm sure you might imagine. Not only does the penthouse come with fees to the tune of $12,765 per month to take advantage of the building's 50-foot lap pool, fitness center, wine cellar, and wine tasting room, but when it hit the market about a year and a half ago, the sellers hung a price tag of $59 million on it. Following a number of months on the market, that price would fall all the way to $35 million. It then sold to an LLC named Sky Palace. Next, let's check out Kendall's father, Logan Roy's apartment. Throughout succession, Logan Roy has lived in a spacious 5th Avenue townhouse located opposite the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But as it turns out, that apartment isn't actually a real place. Instead, this one is a set created in Silvercup Studios, where the series regularly shoots. Production designer Stephen Carter told Architectural Digest that when he was creating this spot, he was inspired by the former 5th Avenue apartments of alcohol industry entrepreneurs Edgar and Charles Roffman. Their homes were technically located on the same street as Logan Roy. Particularly close attention was paid to the family's use of a muted color scheme. While discussing the look, Stephen told Architectural Digest, Edgar Sr.'s apartment has the scale views and layout, but the color palette was pretty shocking to the eye. The color palette was very clean and almost a bleached monotone of wealth. Another creative decision was made to not draw attention to the family's wealth with a decoration of the home. Instead, both contemporary pieces and antiques were handpicked to tell a subtle story of the Roy family's place in society. That might be true, but I gotta say there isn't much about Logan's home that I find all that subtle, especially not that dining room. Let's check out the Roy's summer home next. The Roy family might not be real, but they sure live like wealthy people do in reality, including owning a vacation home in the glamorous beachfront neighborhood of the Hamptons. The scenes taking place here were all filmed at the Henry Ford Estate. This formerly 235 acre masterpiece was owned by the infamous car manufacturer Henry Ford's grandson. But after he divorced from his wife, Ann McDonnell, she wound up taking control of the land and decided to break it apart piece by piece. In 1975, she sold the part of the land this home sits on for $1.8 million. Today, the house is comprised of 42 acres of land, including a quarter mile of oceanfront, making it the largest such stretch in the Hamptons, as well as access to three ponds and a meditation garden. Originally built in the 1960s, the home underwent a major renovation in 2008, but many of the property's original details were kept, including its distinctive ceiling moldings, traditional chandeliers, Italian marble fireplaces, French parquet floors, and antique bathroom fixtures. Inside this 20,000 square foot mega mansion is 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, two master suites, a chef's kitchen, a games room, a library, multiple gathering rooms, and a 48 foot long living room. There's also an entire wing of the house dedicated for housing staff members to live in, complete with its own entrance. As for the outside, it boasts a spa, greenhouse, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, tennis courts, a basketball court, a guest house, a six car garage, and a 20 foot long heated pool. This palace was originally listed a few years ago in 2017 for a whopping $175 million. Eventually that price was reduced to $145 million, before it finally sold at $105 million dollars to what was believed to be Canadian swimmer Richard Funk's family. In the fourth episode of season 3 of Succession, Kendall and Logan are summoned to the island mansion of one of their biggest investors, Josh Aronson, played by Adrien Brody. But in actual reality, this breathtaking home isn't exactly situated on a private island. Instead, it's also located in the Hamptons, near a public beach with neighbouring properties on either side. Succession production designer Stephen Carter discussed with Architectural Digest what made finding this spot so difficult, stating, If you know the Hamptons coast, you know that it's built up within an inch of its life. One of the nice things about this property is that once you get out onto the pool deck, you sense that there might not be too many other buildings close by. Located in an area of the Hamptons known as Wainscot, this home was selected, for the series, from a group of four potential houses. Designed by Barnes-Coy Architects, the current owners of this property bought it in 2015 for a reported $16.5 million dollars. With 6 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and more than 11,000 square feet with over 2 acres of land, this home has a little bit of everything. Actually, a LOT of everything. While filming at this location, the actors and crew were only here for one day, and made minimal changes to the decor. They simply took advantage of what the home already had, including its great room with 22 foot tall ceilings, framed by windows that allowed for gorgeous lighting. Other interior amenities are said to include a recreational room, a pool, gym, as well as a spa with both steam and sauna features. While out on the exterior grounds, there are several decks, as well as a pool with submerged spa, an outdoor kitchen, dining table, and a waterside living room. Alright everyone, there you have it. A detailed look at a number of the residences from everyone's favorite family drama, Succession. What kind of ritzy places will our favorite characters be living in this coming season? Well, we'll just have to wait to find out. Thanks for watching today's video, and before you head out, consider answering the following question. Do you prefer when Hollywood uses real life locations, or manufactured sets? Let me know if you think being on location adds an air of realism in the comments down below. I mean, I kind of do. Otherwise, like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications to make sure you never miss a tour. I'm Cara the Vampire Slayer. Follow me on Instagram to chat, and if you dug this look into the homes of Succession, then why not stay tuned for our recent look into the real life homes of TV star Laura Preppen. Bye!