‘Big Bang Theory’ nerd Kunal Nayyar’s NYC home asks $2.8M
Fans of “The Big Bang Theory” may want to take note: Kunal Nayyar, the actor who portrayed the lovable and nerdy Raj Koothrappali on the hit show, is selling his Manhattan apartment. The one-bedroom duplex is located in the NoMad neighborhood and is listed with Sotheby’s International Realty for $2.8 million.
According to agent J. Eric Becker, Nayyar and his wife, Neha Kapur, purchased the apartment when Nayyar was in the city to act in a play. The apartment features a 418-square-foot landscaped terrace, two bathrooms and a “bonus room” that could serve as a den or guest bedroom. The living room and kitchen are downstairs, with the bedroom and ensuite bath located on the upper level. The apartment also includes an in-unit washer/dryer and central air. The building offers a fitness room, 24-hour doorman, dry cleaner and tailor, housekeeping, and a full-time superintendent.
The 117-year-old building itself, once known as the Brunswick Hotel, has a Renaissance revival-style facade and is located on Fifth Avenue. The apartment is thoroughly modern, but the terrace offers a “tranquil oasis” in the midst of the bustling city.
Nayyar, who is originally from New Delhi, India, has voiced various animated characters and has appeared in films such as “Ice Age” and “Trolls.” Kapur is a former beauty queen who represented India in the Miss Universe pageant.
FAQs:
Q: How much is Kunal Nayyar’s apartment listed for?
A: The apartment is listed for $2.8 million.
Q: What neighborhood is the apartment located in?
A: The apartment is located in NoMad, Manhattan.
Q: What is included in the apartment?
A: The apartment features a 418-square-foot landscaped terrace, two bathrooms, a “bonus room,” living room, kitchen, and bedroom with ensuite bath. It also includes an in-unit washer/dryer and central air.
Q: What amenities does the building offer?
A: The building offers a fitness room, 24-hour doorman, dry cleaner and tailor, housekeeping, and a full-time superintendent.
Q: Who is Kunal Nayyar?
A: Kunal Nayyar is an English actor best known for his portrayal of Raj Koothrappali on “The Big Bang Theory.” He is originally from New Delhi, India.
Q: Who is Neha Kapur?
A: Neha Kapur is Kunal Nayyar’s wife, a former beauty queen who represented India in the Miss Universe pageant.
Kunal Nayyar, known for his role in ‘Big Bang Theory’, puts his NYC residence up for sale for $2.8M.
Kunal Nayyar, the 42-year-old English actor who rose to fame playing the astrophysicist Raj Koothrappali on CBS’s hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” is selling his humble Manhattan apartment. The Fifth Avenue penthouse, located in NoMad, is listed for $2.8 million with Sotheby’s International Realty. “The owners bought the apartment when Kunal was here to act in a play,” said agent J. Eric Becker, who holds the listing with his fellow agent Alison Glestein. Nayyar’s show aired from 2007 to 2019 and his one-bedroom duplex is said to have an “urban oasis” vibe with a 418-square-foot terrace that offers a respite from the city’s busy streets.
The 117-year-old Grand Madison, where Nayyar and his wife, model Neha Kapur, bought their apartment, is a beautifully preserved Renaissance revival-style building. The living space is modern but retains its historic charm and features Viking appliances, a Bosch dishwasher, and a sprawling living room. The lower floor has a modest foyer, an extra room that can be used as a den or guest room, and a marbled bathroom. On the upper level is the bedroom with an ensuite bath and direct access to the roof deck. There’s also an in-unit washer/dryer and central air for added convenience.
The building itself boasts a fitness room, a 24-hour doorman, a dry cleaner, housekeeping services, and a superintendent on hand. Nayyar, who hails from New Delhi and describes himself as a “nerd,” has voiced various animated characters, including those in the “Ice Age” and “Trolls” franchises, and his wife Neha has represented India at the Miss Universe pageant.