Exclusive | Former Victoria’s Secret angel Martha Hunt asks $3.75M for NYC home in a secret alley

Nypost · Aug 05, 2026 · 337 words · By Jennifer Gould

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Former Victoria’s Secret angel Martha Hunt asks $3.75M for NYC home in a secret alley See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Former Victoria’s Secret angel Martha Hunt asks $3.75M for NYC home in a secret alley See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google Top model Martha Hunt is about to list her Tribeca pad on a charming cobblestoned alleyway for $3.75 million, Gimme Shelter has learned.

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And it’s sure to make a splash, as the chic spread is in a boutique building with a shared rooftop pool.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Hunt purchased the condo for $3.45 million in 2017”

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The Times of India reports she paid $3.45 million for the home, but this specific purchase price and date are not corroborated by a second independent source in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Martha Hunt (born April 27, 1989) is an American model. She is best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel. She is also a spokesmodel for Free People.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Hunt

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1989 World Tour was the fourth concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, in support of her fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). It began in Tokyo, Japan, on May 5, 2015, and conclud…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_1989_World_Tour

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is an annual promotional event sponsored by and featuring Victoria's Secret, a brand of lingerie. From 1995 to 2025, Victoria's Secret used the show to market its go…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria's_Secret_Fashion_Show

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Claim 2: “Furnishings, as per the AD story, include a vintage sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, and a custom bronze and ceramic dining table and banquette.”

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Claim 3: “two years after the building’s construction”

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The provided evidence does not contain the construction date for 5 Franklin Place. One search result mentions a different apartment built in 2015, but not this specific building.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district (Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States). The U.S. also possesses five major territor…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
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Claim 4: “was also once part of Taylor Swift’s “girl squad” and was in Swift’s 2015 “Bad Blood” music video.”

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Two independent sources confirm Martha Hunt's appearance in Taylor Swift's 2015 'Bad Blood' music video.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cynthia Ann Crawford is an American model, actress and television personality. During the 1980s and 1990s, she was among the most popular supermodels and a ubiquitous presence on magazine covers and r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_Crawford

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web search NEUTRAL — Bad Blood - Taylor Swift - Drum Sheet Music. The full drum sheet music for "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift, released as a single featuring Kendrick Lamar (2015).
https://tr.pinterest.com/pin/martha-hunt-as-homeslice-from-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Swift's Bad Blood music video12 of 31. Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift.Selena Gomez as Arsyn in Taylor Swift's music video bad blood21 of 31. Martha Hunt.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/gallery/taylor-swift-bad-blood-…

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Claim 5: “the chic spread is in a boutique building with a shared rooftop pool”

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While the listing of the home is corroborated, the specific detail about the 'shared rooftop pool' is not explicitly mentioned in the provided evidence snippets, though the building (5 Franklin Place) is described as a luxury condominium.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tribeca ( try-BEK-ə), originally written as TriBeCa, is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan in New York City. Its name is a syllabic abbreviation of "Triangle Below Canal". The "triangle" (more accurat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribeca

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films released in 2025. Following the box office section, this list is organized chronologically, providing information on release dates, production companies, directors, an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lonely Hearts is a 2006 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed and written by Todd Robinson. It is a neo-noir based on the true story of the notorious "Lonely Hearts Killers" spree killing of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonely_Hearts_(2006_film)

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Claim 6: “Design details include 5-inch plank oak hardwood floors and 9.5-foot ceilings.”

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No evidence was found regarding the flooring material or ceiling height of the residence.

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Claim 7: “Top model Martha Hunt is about to list her Tribeca pad on a charming cobblestoned alleyway for $3.75 million”

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Two independent web sources (The Times of India and a real estate listing report) confirm Martha Hunt is listing her Tribeca home for $3.75 million.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Julia Roberts is an American actress and producer who made her debut in the 1987 direct-to-video feature Firehouse. She had her breakthrough the following year by starring in the coming-of-age film My…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Roberts_filmography

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Claim 8: “It was reimagined by AD100 designer Giancarlo Valle and had its own 2021 close-up in Architectural Digest.”

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Evidence confirms Giancarlo Valle is a designer featured in Architectural Digest, and one source specifically mentions a New York City townhouse designed by him appearing in AD in 2021.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Compasso d'Oro (Italian pronunciation: [komˈpasso ˈdɔːro]; 'Golden Compass') is an industrial design award which originated in Italy in 1954. Initially sponsored by Milanese department store La Ri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compasso_d'Oro

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In classical scholarship, the editio princeps (plural: editiones principes) of a work is the first printed edition of the work, that previously had existed only in inscriptions or manuscripts, which c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_editiones_principes_in…

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web search NEUTRAL — Over the years, I’ve spotted it in the background of different interior settings where tastemakers reside—you might recall seeing it in the pages of AD in 2021, specifically inside the primary bedroom…
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/ingo-maurer-lampam…

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Claim 9: “Designed by Eran Chen’s ODA Architects, the new-construction building features curves and a cantilevered upper exterior, with interiors by Andres Escobar.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 10: “The former Victoria’s Secret Angel and top model for designers including Prada and Miu Miu, who was also a former Bulgari ambassador”

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Wikipedia confirms Martha Hunt is an American model best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel.

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web search NEUTRAL — Martha goes immediately to meet Jesus as he arrives, while Mary waits until she is called. As one commentator notes, "Martha, the more aggressive sister, went to meet Jesus, while quiet and contemplat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha

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web search NEUTRAL — Martha Helen Stewart (née Kostyra, Polish: [kɔˈstɨra]; born August 3, 1941) is an American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart

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web search NEUTRAL — From tried-and-true recipes and DIY crafts to home decor tips and holiday party planning, let Martha Stewart inspire you every day.
https://www.marthastewart.com/

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Claim 11: “At 1,700 square feet, the loft-like space features three exposures.”

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No evidence was found regarding the square footage or exposures of the residence.

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Claim 12: “The two-bedroom, three-bath residence is at 5 Franklin Place, between Franklin and White streets, just west of Broadway.”

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Multiple sources confirm the residence is located at 5 Franklin Place in Tribeca. While bedroom/bath counts vary slightly across different units in the building (3 bed vs 2 bed), the address and location are confirmed.

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web search NEUTRAL — Tour a spectacular 3 bed 3.5 bath Tribeca apartment at 5 Franklin Place. Welcome to 5 Franklin Place, an epitome of luxurious living in the heart of Tribeca. This exquisite 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom con…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtVq2wk2Djw

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web search NEUTRAL — 5 Franklin Place, located in the heart of Tribeca, Manhattan, is a modern condominium that exemplifies luxury urban living.5 Franklin Place offers 53 luxury residences that range from one to four bedr…
https://www.hlres.com/buildings/nyc/5-franklin-place-5-frank…

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web search NEUTRAL — Location. 5 Franklin Place 3A, New York City, NY 10013. Status.Interior. Laundry room In Unit, See Remarks. Total Bedrooms: 3. Half Bathrooms: 1.
https://hollyparkerteam.com/properties/5-franklin-place-3a

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