If news of New York’s biggest power couple decamping to L.A. threw you for a loop, fret not: An even bigger duo may be moving in. BuzzFeed reports that the Obamas are “seriously considering moving to New York,” when the president’s second term ends in January 2017. The possible construction of the Obama Library at Columbia University (Barack’s alma mater) seems to be part of the appeal.
Although Barack, Michelle, Sasha, and Malia have deep roots in Chicago, the president and first lady are by no means strangers to New York. Obama has hosted dinner parties at Daniel Boulud’s chic namesake restaurant, and he spent his college days in Morningside Heights. Most recently, FLOTUS was spotted visiting NYU and Barnard with Malia and the first dog, Bo.
To help the first family expedite their grueling real estate hunt, we’ve dug up 10 amazing NYC homes that easily rival 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. From indoor gyms and Central Park views to some seriously stunning (and historic!) Brooklyn sites, we see no problem convincing the Obamas that New York is where they belong.
Farewell, Jay Z. We’re welcoming another boss to the empire state of mind.