Inside the Building Where Heath Died

The Soho building on Broome St. where Heath Ledger died currently features an apartment for rent -- for only $23,000 a month.
421 Broome Street
So what does nearly $25K get you for 30 days? The 4,400 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath loft features 15' ceilings, a fireplace, private balcony, central air, wood floors and a laundry room -- according to the real estate company, The Corcoran Group.

Neighbors tells us the building is supposed to be zoned specifically for artists -- meaning residents aren't allowed to move in unless they are approved by the city's Department of Cultural Affairs. But we're told that doesn't usually happen, and residents with deep pockets often get to move in instead.

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1. While the unexpected death of HL is tragic, I appreciate TMZ's coverage of this story. I also am glad to see photos of the apartment complex where he lived.

Don't let the Uptight Ninny Brigade get to you TMZ!

Posted at 4:48PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by liquidman666

2. I found it comforting to see the apartment complex he lived. Such a sad ending to his life. I am profoundly saddened by his passing.

Posted at 11:32AM on Jan 24th 2008 by Beth

3. tmz you guys are lame,and to all you photographers,trying to get the perfect pictures of stars,you suck,you have no life,so u gotta take pictures of other peoples lifes..

Posted at 7:54PM on Feb 7th 2008 by rob

4. Thanks for the good post very interesting

Posted at 10:16AM on Mar 13th 2008 by RockPort

5. I think the idea of the apartment only being rented to artist's unacceptable. The apartment should be open to anyone who could afford it.

Posted at 4:05PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Browneyedgirl

6. why would you post something like this, tmz? he JUST died... how sad. i am devistated....

Posted at 7:15PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by katrina.

7. the sales for this aparment have just gone up!

LAME!

Posted at 7:16PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Ashie

8. TMZ you're teetering on the edge of bad taste here imho

Posted at 7:16PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Vanity Killz

9. Nice digs! It would cheer me up if I could afford it! Guess things don't always work that way!

Posted at 7:17PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by WTF!!

10. code words for "reserved for rich whites only"... approved by Department of Cultural Affairs, what a modern way to discriminate under the guise of "good art". I've never heard of such a thing in any other large City, but at 25k a month I'm sure plenty are on the take in NY for this scam.

Posted at 7:18PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by White Art

11. your not as famous when your not dead.

Posted at 7:18PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by gaingator.com

12. Mighty close to the gutter with all these tacky stories when he hasnt been dead long at all

Posted at 7:18PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Vanity Killz

13. This whole story is crazy. I don't want to believe it.

Posted at 7:21PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Lysette

14. seriously does this really need to be shown?

Posted at 7:19PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by swt_ness

15. isn't the point of zoning for artists so that there are nice affordable places for them available? how can an artist afford that rent?! ridiculous!

Posted at 7:20PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by marisa

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