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Kylie Jenner's Former West Vil Home Faces Auction Amid Bankruptcy File

The Sousa House at 80 West Washington Place was also formerly home to the composer whose name it bears.

The Sousa House at 80 West Washington Place was also formerly home to the composer whose name it bears.
The Sousa House at 80 West Washington Place was also formerly home to the composer whose name it bears. (GoogleMaps)

WEST VILLAGE — The West Village townhouse once home to Kylie Jenner and composer John Sousa will land on the auction block after its owner declared bankruptcy Tuesday, according to court records and reports.

The owner of the historic Greek Rival at 80 West Washington Place petitioned Manhattan's bankruptcy court for Chapter 11 protection on Tuesday, court records show.

Rainero filed his bankruptcy petition one day before a scheduled foreclosure, The RealDeal reports.

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Promoted as an event space, the townhouse racked up a slew of Building department complaints from neighbors who reported it was rented out for parties, film shoots and events.

The event space apparently launched with a secret-invite party where influencers gathered in the backyard to sip cocktails and pose for pictures.

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"Guests included in-the-know New Yorkers in-decision making roles, to get the word of mouth started," a press release reads.

"The home quickly became the most prestigious private venues in New York City, quickly earning celebrity stays, special events, commercial and film productions."

One New Yorker complained a billboard had been draped outside the historic townhouse.

It's also where Jenner and rapper Travis Scott were living when the couple discovered they'd have a second child, according to a New York Post report from 2021.

A Compass real estate listing shows the six-bedroom building, less than a block from Washington Square Park,, was listed for $22 million.

Amenities include an outdoor hot tub and a custom glass elevator.

The landmarked building was build by architect William W. Berwick in 1839 and bears a plaque honoring its eponymous former resident.

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