Before the Rock N’ Roll Life: Lenny Kravitz Shares ‘Beautiful Memories” of His One-Bedroom Childhood Home in Manhattan

The four-time Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz has long been known for his boundary-pushing music, but recently he took to social media to show a more personal side, offering fans a glimpse into his childhood home on New York City’s Upper East Side. Photo via Instagram, @lennykravitz On Sept. 16, he posted on Instagram a heartfelt video tour of the one-bedroom apartment he grew up in, living with his parents, actress Roxie Roker and TV producer Sy Kravitz. ‘Where It All Began’ In the clip, Kravitz fondly reminisced about his time on East 82nd Street, where his family occupied the third floor of a Gothic-style building during his early years. He says, this is, for him, “where it all began.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lenny Kravitz (@lennykravitz) “We lived on the third floor and it was a one-bedroom apartment. My parents gave me the bedroom, and they slept on a couch in the living room,” Kravitz explained as he panned the camera to showcase the old windows and the wood-burning fireplace. The apartment, which is currently valued at $11,000 a month according to Zillow, still holds a place in his heart. He pointed out nearby...