The creator of one of the most tantalizing photography projects has found a most humane place to call home. Humans of New York founder Brandon Stanton ought to get plenty recharged inside the airy confines of his new West Chelsea duplex.

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Stanton, whose HONY site has photographed thousands of New Yorkers and drawn 20 million followers on social media, paid $2.45 million for a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom co-op at in West Chelsea. The residence is one of five units in a lovely townhouse.

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According to the New York Observer, Stanton will reside in the dwelling with his fiancee, Erin O’Sullivan.

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The HONY creator must have been drawn to the light inside his new digs. Double-height ceilings in the living area provide for ample windows that overlook a backyard garden area.

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A loft landing on the second floor is open and allows for more views and light inside the 1,200-square-foot first-floor unit. No wonder that Stanton was willing to pay above the $2.4 million list price.

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