{"id":435942,"date":"2022-04-23T00:50:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T21:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/inside-mastermind-behind-hgtvs-house-hunters-1-8m-nyc-pad\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T00:50:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T21:50:10","slug":"inside-mastermind-behind-hgtvs-house-hunters-1-8m-nyc-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/inside-mastermind-behind-hgtvs-house-hunters-1-8m-nyc-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"#Inside mastermind behind HGTV&#8217;s &#8216;House Hunters&#8217; $1.8M NYC pad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2893fd27481\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2893fd27481\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/inside-mastermind-behind-hgtvs-house-hunters-1-8m-nyc-pad\/#%E2%80%9CInside_mastermind_behind_HGTVs_%E2%80%98House_Hunters_18M_NYC_pad%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Inside mastermind behind HGTV&#8217;s &#8216;House Hunters&#8217; $1.8M NYC pad&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CInside_mastermind_behind_HGTVs_%E2%80%98House_Hunters_18M_NYC_pad%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Inside mastermind behind HGTV&#8217;s &#8216;House Hunters&#8217; $1.8M NYC pad&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>This \u201chouse hunter\u201d pulled the trigger.<\/p>\n<p>Loren Ruch, the mastermind behind over 200 shows for HGTV, including \u201cFlip or Flop\u201d and \u201cHouse Hunters,\u201d has scored a $1.85 million modern condo in Manhattan. <\/p>\n<p>Located in the Hell\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Features now include all custom recessed and dimmable lighting and central air-conditioning. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-06.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"The unit is located in Hell's Kitchen in the Lumiere luxury building.\" class=\"wp-image-22005916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-06.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-06.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-06.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The unit is located in Hell\u2019s Kitchen luxury building Lumiere. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Brown Harris Stevens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-08.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"The formal living room and dining area.\" class=\"wp-image-22005921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-08.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-08.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-08.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The formal living space and dining area. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Brown Harris Stevens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-05.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"The family room.\" class=\"wp-image-22005913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-05.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-05.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-05.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The den, which can be converted into a second bedroom. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Brown Harris Stevens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-09.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"The kitchen.\" class=\"wp-image-22005922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-09.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-09.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-09.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The kitchen. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Brown Harris Stevens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-04.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"The first of two balconies.\" class=\"wp-image-22005910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The first of two balconies. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Brown Harris Stevens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The newly-renovated eat-in kitchen comes with a Miele <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>liances, Caeserstone countertops, and a large island with seating for four. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-11.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"The primary bedroom.\" class=\"wp-image-22005925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-11.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-11.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-11.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The primary bedroom. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Brown Harris Stevens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-07.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"The primary bedroom.\" class=\"wp-image-22005920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-07.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-07.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-07.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The primary bedroom. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Brown Harris Stevens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-03.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"The convertible second bedroom.\" class=\"wp-image-22005909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-03.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-03.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/hgtv-loren-ruch-buys-1.8m-nyc-pad-03.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The convertible second bedroom. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Brown Harris Stevens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhsusa.com\/real-estate-agent\/matthew-hughes\/\">Matthew D. Hughes<\/a> with Brown Harris Stevens held the listing. <\/p>\n<p>Ruch is the Group Senior Vice President of Development and Production for HGTV and is the co-host of HGTV\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/shows\/hgtvs-house-party\">\u201cHouse Party,\u201d<\/a> where he sits down with television personalities and home improvement specialists and converses over cocktails.\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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