denajeanx Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) What a cute interview. Jim trying a vegan diet is very interesting (yes, no animal proteins means vegan). Wonder if someone inspired him to try it? That is quite a commitment and I am wondering how long he lasted, since he seems to be quite a foodie The Rhianna part was so funny. He's really taken a liking to her. They are such an unlikely pair. I think it's funny he had to clarify he didn't mean he was going out with her. Edited December 19, 2014 by denajeanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldorslady Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Jim being totally adorable in well fitted pants! This sums him up so well. by the way, nice haircut Craig! he looks good too ^^ Yeah! Craig's looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrycec03 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) He is always such a great interview!! And this was so relaxed and fun!!! I am glad his newer "look" is being noticed by everybody now. Boy is buffing up...he can't deny it LOL.... And the tight pants....I'm ok with that Edited December 19, 2014 by kerrycec03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 It's funny that Jim is so coy about how much he works out. He had said some time ago that he runs and does the elliptical, etc., but I guess pumping iron with his upper body is relatively new--or, at least, the intensity with which he must be doing it lately. I wonder if it's just modesty--he's never bragged about stuff like that--or if he's somehow a little shy about admitting that he's maybe intentionally bulking up a little. Dunno, but it's cute that he keeps dancing around. Just admit it, Jim!! We love your muscles!! About the vegan thing, I remember Jim saying something about trying to go gluten-free, and how it didn't do anything for him, but I don't remember him talking about trying to go vegan. I know he loves him some pizza and Tex-Mex, so I can't imagine he'd last very long trying to go meatless or without animal proteins. It was a very cute interview and I went ahead and recorded the whole show because it was Craig's second-to-last show and it was all Jimmy, so... I love those tight pants (though I'm not crazy about how the tight jackets look on him--just like he's wearing a suit from high school that he's outgrown. But I especially love that moment when he was slapping his thigh. I think the conversation kind of stalled and he was saying, "New topic!" or something and he slapped his thigh a couple of times. Anyway, I loved it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Jim's suit kind of reminded me of Phil's suit on the Modern Family that aired this week--like I was afraid it was going to rip at the seams. Maybe there is some stretch to it? I guess if anyone could pull off that look, it would be Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Jim's suit kind of reminded me of Phil's suit on the Modern Family that aired this week--like I was afraid it was going to rip at the seams. Maybe there is some stretch to it? I guess if anyone could pull off that look, it would be Jim. I wonder if he's having to get new suits now that his arms and shoulders are bulkier? I'd be happy to assist with the measuring... I loved the way he unbuttoned his jacket and did those cute little bows when he first came out. I've never seen him do anything like that on a talk show and it was just adorable. Reminded me of the way he bows in that "behind the scenes" video that shows the audience experience for a taping. He was so cute last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamallama Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Ok, heading into dirty territory here... but it got me hot and bothered that when he sat down his shirt gaped a little bit at the bottom near his belt, just a little bit between the buttons. I just wanted to slide a finger in there and rub his stomach. I watched "The Rhinitis Revelation" the other night and when Mary is rubbing vapo rub on his chest...hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I am so going to miss those two together, always a terrific interview. Last night was no exception. From thebigbangtheory_cbs IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_90's_generation Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Lovely. All of it. It will be nice to have a video with the compilation of all their interviews, sadly there's one from 2010 when Jim helped with the tweets and emails, that's practically erased from the internet. The one where he says 'ding-dong!'... U_U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Such a Hag Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Ok, heading into dirty territory here... but it got me hot and bothered that when he sat down his shirt gaped a little bit at the bottom near his belt, just a little bit between the buttons. I just wanted to slide a finger in there and rub his stomach. I was thinking THAT SAME THING! hooooo -boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamallama Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I was thinking THAT SAME THING! hooooo -boy Of course you were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denajeanx Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) I saw this article that was posted yesterday. It is written in a very... interesting way. http://variety.com/2014/dirt/real-estalker/jim-parsons-picks-up-pair-of-puny-manhattan-penthouses-1201382659/ Edited December 19, 2014 by denajeanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Oh. Wow. Well, alright then. Guess thats also a word... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmelody Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 He definitely overpaid especially if you look at what other penthouse units went for in the same building and their square footage. I wonder why he was so willing to pay at such a higher rate. I mean the larger unit is nearly a Mil over its value. Kind of strange. I know the NY market is kind of "soft" at the moment. A lot of the listings are having to lower their asking prices so it seems strange he would pay more like that. Maybe he knows there is hidden treasure in the unit...haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Parsons picked a pair of puny penthouses. He definitely overpaid especially if you look at what other penthouse units went for in the same building and their square footage. I wonder why he was so willing to pay at such a higher rate. I mean the larger unit is nearly a Mil over its value. Kind of strange. I know the NY market is kind of "soft" at the moment. A lot of the listings are having to lower their asking prices so it seems strange he would pay more like that. Maybe he knows there is hidden treasure in the unit...haha I think the article said the second pair of apartments were an "off-market" purchase, which means, I think, that they snatched them up before they were publicly listed. If they paid a bit more for them, it may have been to get them before anyone else had a chance to start a bidding war for them, which could have jacked the price up even more. So, they go in with an offer the sellers can't refuse and they close the deal before anyone else has a chance to try. I watch too many HGTV shows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The two penthouse apartments are directly above the two 12th floor apartments they already own. There is speculation on the web that the purchase price included the right to duplex the two sets of apartments, making one large two story unit. Apparently due to it's historical status, it is tough to get renovations approved in this building. Also, as noted in the comments (and elsewhere) the larger penthouse includes a very large wrap-around terrace, which adds to the total square footage of the purchase. This article from Dwellings NYC contains a really good description of the building and notes: Recessed penthouse(s) not visible from the street were added in 1917. In this picture from the article, the top (white-clad) floor is the 12th. Above that you can see recessed (brick-clad) penthouses on each tower http://dwellingsnyc.com/dwelling/building/36-gramercy-park-east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denajeanx Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) That is a HUGE project. I have a really hard time believing that would be approved due to how strict the rules are, how long it would take (we are talking months, if not longer), and how disturbing it would be to the other tenants of the building. Not to mention, it would be even more of a money pit than it already is. Why go to all that work? I guess that is what I am wondering. It doesn't really seem to make much sense when there are tons of other places in NYC in nice areas similar to Gramercy. Edited December 19, 2014 by denajeanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldorslady Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The two penthouse apartments are directly above the two 12th floor apartments they already own. There is speculation on the web that the purchase price included the right to duplex the two sets of apartments, making one large two story unit. Apparently due to it's historical status, it is tough to get renovations approved in this building. That is what I was thinking. Doing major renovation and making one large unit. THAT would be something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyzeefan23 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Even if so, it's still kinda small. Hey, to each its own. lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denajeanx Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yeah, I mean it's his money and he can do whatever he wants. It just doesn't seem like the smartest decision real-estate wise and money wise. Oh well. I guess we will see if he combines them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyzeefan23 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yeah, I mean it's his money and he can do whatever he wants. It just doesn't seem like the smartest decision real-estate wise and money wise. Oh well. I guess we will see if he combines them. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge-Apatow Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 His "man friend"? What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 That is a HUGE project. I have a really hard time believing that would be approved due to how strict the rules are, how long it would take (we are talking months, if not longer), and how disturbing it would be to the other tenants of the building. Not to mention, it would be even more of a money pit than it already is. Why go to all that work? I guess that is what I am wondering. It doesn't really seem to make much sense when there are tons of other places in NYC in nice areas similar to Gramercy. I don't know that it would be that huge of a project unless they're doing stuff like taking out kitchens, since they'd only need one, if they turned it into a single, two-story unit. But I think it could make a lot of sense, since the penthouse apartments are smaller. Turn those into one big bedroom suite and maybe a larger living area or study or work-out room or walk-in closet, something like that. They'd basically be knocking out a couple of walls. Then connecting them with a single staircase. That would be a little more involved, but not necessarily monumental. If they've already connected the two downstairs units, then it wouldn't be that big a deal, really. And if they haven't done the downstairs, again, they'd be basically just taking down walls or reconfiguring a bit. It could be noisy, but wouldn't necessarily take that long. His "man friend"? What's up with that? I think it's an alternative to calling him his "BOY-friend". They could have said partner, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmelody Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Here is the deal...if he were to combine them...it would be the largest by over twice the size of any other unit in the building and he will have paid far more than market value. While he has the money he can well afford to do is not the issue. The issue is more on whether it would be a wise investment and most investment counselors would tell him a definite no. Currently the covenants are such that they cannot be combined in that manner. He would have to go through all kinds of hoops to get that approved and he would have to sweet-talk all the tenants into agreeing to let him do that. That is quite an undertaking, along with the already overpriced payment he made on the units then you add the cost for the renovations, and it just does not make good business sense. Jim strikes me as one to make wise business decisions (he has proven that in the past). Therefore I am not convinced that is his plan with the units. He may combine the two Penthouse units...that I can see him doing because they are both quite small. Together they would still only be 930 square feet total. While far bigger together it still is a small unit and most of the units around that square footage in that building are still only worth about 1-1.5Mil. He has already put into the unit without any renovation costs over $3.6Mil. See my point? He has already well overpaid. Now if he were to combine all four units, he would have a unit just over 3100 square feet (combining all four unit square footages). He also has already an investment of $8.6Mil (includes the reno costs he has already put in his 12th floor units) and still has another probably $2Mil reno cost to combine them. So that means he would have invested over $10.5 Mil in the 3100 square foot unit. However, the majority of apartments in the building are between 800 to 1200 square feet. His unit would be outpriced and out square footage for the building. Something most real estate investors tell you to run away from as it makes it near impossible to turn around if you need to sell it at some point. Therefore, I am not convinced he will combine into one big unit. It seems against good business sense and even if he planned to live there for a number of years, he seems the type to still always keep a good business model in mind just in case, kind of like Sheldon...always prepared. I have no idea what his intentions are, but if it were me...I would definitely not combine the four units. I also would not have purchased the PH units at the price he did. All the PH units were private (off market) sales by the way...he just happened to pay close to $1Mi more than everyone else. Edited December 19, 2014 by stardustmelody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamyfan Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Man friend????!!! How rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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