Inside the Building Where Heath Died

Posted Jan 22nd 2008 5:35PM by TMZ Staff

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.

Filed under: Celebrity Checkout, Heath Ledger

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31. I like turtles.

Posted at 9:22PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Bob

32. I like turtles.

Posted at 9:22PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Bob

33. I like turtles.

Posted at 9:22PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by dfsdfsdfsdfdf

34. Hmmm. "Zoned for artists" sounds dubious to me. I don't think you're allowed to restrict who can live in your rental properties. But at that price the pool would be pretty small--movie stars and hedge fund managers. And the hedge fund manager could probably sue and win for the right to live there. Fact checking anyone?

Posted at 9:26PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Legal Eagle

35. It is truly a tragic passing ! But my question is how many artists can afford a 25,000/month rent? I do not know what the SOHO area commands but the artists cannot be your average oil and watercolor and metal sculpture guys and girls! From Texas, Greggo

Posted at 9:34PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Greggo

36. Well, great advertising for the real estate company -- it's already rented!

Posted at 10:27PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by shixa

37. I like turtles.

Posted at 6:07AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by dfsdfsdfsdfdf

38. Have some repect or his family, you post his death which is so tragic and the next space is an add for a renta in his building. That is beyond tacky

Posted at 7:50AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Sandy

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. Thanks for the good post very interesting

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

43. 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

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