{"id":321670,"date":"2026-08-14T22:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/321670\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T22:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:52:12","slug":"inside-influencer-halley-kates-tacky-new-york-city-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/321670\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Influencer Halley Kate’s ‘Tacky’ New York City Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Influencer Halley Kate McGookin<\/a> has found a new pad in New York City<\/a>\u2014and with countless bold design features<\/a>, the apartment\u2019s aesthetic is a far cry from minimalism<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rumors are true … I moved,\u201d the recently married content creator, 26, shared in an Aug. 11 TikTok<\/a>, in which she playfully dances around a kitchen with a glossy red peninsula and statement-making light fixtures suspended from the ceiling.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust wait until you see the whole thing,\u201d she teased in the caption. \u201cI love it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Halley provided her followers with a highly anticipated update<\/a> shortly thereafter, taking a moment to highlight the very details that drew her to the lavish dwelling in the first place.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like for a while, when \u2018Love Story\u2019 was trending<\/a>, it was like, [Carolyn Bessette Kennedy] this, minimalism that,\u201d the internet personality began, alluding to the 2026 limited series that followed the romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and the aforementioned fashion publicist.<\/p>\n

Halley Kate announced she’s moved into a new apartment in New York City, which she chose for its bold design features.Halley Kate, TikTok<\/p>\n

\u201cI would just like to say, I never fell for that propaganda,\u201d Halley continued. \u201cOne thing about me? I\u2019m a little bit tacky. And I\u2019m OK with that. I love a little gaudy something.\u201d<\/p>\n

As she toured the space, she explained that she was drawn to it from the first moment she walked in. She said she loved how the red kitchen matched the signature pool table she already owned\u2014which was previously the center of discussion when she shared a 2025 video explaining that she was thrilled with her decision to replace her dining table with the recreational piece of furniture<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Halley continued ticking through the list of her favorite features of the new abode.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis chandelier?\u201d she gushed, drawing attention to an oversized crystal fixture just out of frame. \u201cOh, my god, I was taken aback.\u201d<\/p>\n

The home includes some funky functional choices, as well. Namely, a pair of flashy stovetop vents that channel the vibe of the Times Square New Year\u2019s Eve Ball<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what I want in a New York City apartment,\u201d the influencer explained. \u201cThis is so much better than a beautiful, plain white marble countertop.”Halley Kate, TikTokThe apartment is full of character, such as crystal globe stovetop vents and ample pantry storage. Halley Kate, TikTok<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what I want in a New York<\/a> City apartment,\u201d the influencer explained. \u201cThis is so much better than a beautiful, plain white marble countertop. No, no, no. Give me this crazy red kitchen.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a separate day-in-the-life-style video diary, Halley provided a look at a typical morning in the new apartment. Though it\u2019s still mostly unfurnished\u2014she notes she\u2019s been sleeping in the guest bedroom as the primary bed is still without a mattress\u2014the vision is starting to take form.<\/p>\n

While Halley is sure to keep her followers abreast on the decorating decisions she\u2019ll make, the apartment is already home to plenty of black-and-white checkered pieces from MacKenzie-Childs. Graphic prints featuring various cocktails grace the walls.<\/p>\n

Halley rummaged through some dresser drawers tucked away in one of the apartment\u2019s built-in closets, quickly flashing an impressive collection of purses and accessories. A brief clip reveals that the home is at least two floors, with the 26-year-old heading downstairs to grab a few necessities from the kitchen.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no food in my fridge,\u201d she said, revealing that, although there\u2019s still some grocery shopping to be done, skincare essentials and a selection of beverages have already been stocked.<\/p>\n

The kitchen also includes a spacious pantry, with pull-out shelving ideal for convenient organization.<\/p>\n

The influencer purchased her first Hamptons home in 2024, announcing she’d bought another house in Sag Harbor the following year.Getty Images for Rare Impact Fund<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not the first time Halley, who boasts 1.7 million TikTok followers, has shared an exciting update about her living arrangements with her audience. In 2024, at age 23, she announced that she had purchased a home in the Hamptons<\/a> in addition to the apartment that served as her primary residence.<\/p>\n

At the time, Halley explained that the decision appeared to be a better financial solution than the expenses she had previously racked up to enjoy the popular vacation destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy am I paying a mortgage in hotels, renting a car, paying for my dog sitter just for one weekend?\u201d she mused.<\/p>\n

After buying her first Hamptons home in 2024, she made another purchase in 2025. She announced the news with a TikTok documenting the process, as well as an Instagram post featuring a photo posed in front of a shingle-style home in Sag Harbor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m done buying houses, I swear,\u201d she wrote in the caption of the photos. \u201cSo excited for this home.\u201d<\/p>\n

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