Inside mastermind behind HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’ new $1.8M NYC pad

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This “house hunter” pulled the trigger.

Loren Ruch, the mastermind behind over 200 shows for HGTV, including “Flip or Flop” and “House Hunters,” has scored a $1.85 million modern condo in Manhattan.

Located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood at the full-service building, Lumiere, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit spans over 1,250 square feet with no detail left out. Ruch closed on the home on April 3, records show.

The residence was fully renovated in 2014 by award-winning architect Christopher Rawlins, according to previous listing, and redesigns were made in the kitchen, second bedroom, and with redone lighting throughout and fixtures by David Weeks Studio.

Features now include all custom recessed and dimmable lighting and central air-conditioning.

Upon entry into the foyer, abundance of natural lights flows from the floor-to-ceiling windows, with a large walk-in coat closet off to the side.

The unit is located in Hell's Kitchen in the Lumiere luxury building.
The unit is located in Hell’s Kitchen luxury building Lumiere.
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The formal living room and dining area.
The formal living space and dining area.
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The family room.
The den, which can be converted into a second bedroom.
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The kitchen.
The kitchen.
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The first of two balconies.
The first of two balconies.
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The newly-renovated eat-in kitchen comes with a Miele appliances, Caeserstone countertops, and a large island with seating for four.

Next to the kitchen is an entertaining space and second bedroom. The second bedroom was previously used as den, and comes with a movable wall that easily opens to create 30 feet-wide living space open sky views.

Of the two balconies in the unit, the first one is access from the dining area and is north-facing, facing New York landmarks that includes Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle and the Hearst Tower.

The primary bedroom.
The primary bedroom.
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The primary bedroom.
The primary bedroom.
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The convertible second bedroom.
The convertible second bedroom.
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On the south side of the apartment is the primary suite, which comes with its own ensuite bathroom and south-facing balcony that overlooks an interior courtyard.

The building itself, completed in 2005, has seven floors and features a full-time doorman/concierge service, a live-in superintendent, refrigerated storage, a fitness room, individual storage units, bicycle storage and several balconies.

Matthew D. Hughes with Brown Harris Stevens held the listing.

Ruch is the Group Senior Vice President of Development and Production for HGTV and is the co-host of HGTV’s “House Party,” where he sits down with television personalities and home improvement specialists and converses over cocktails.

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