Inside this house-flipping family's amazing $17 million Manhattan home

In the 25 years Cortney and Robert Novogratz have been together, they've written a handful of books, starred in a couple of reality shows, and transformed dozens of properties all over the world.

Oh, and they also had seven children.

Today, the Novogratz clan is known for its hip, eclectic, do-it-yourself aesthetic. Perhaps the best example of their style is their townhouse in New York City's West Village, which Cortney and Robert bought in 2008 and lived in for six years.

It was renovated by the pair and featured prominently on Bravo's show "9 By Design" - fans of the series will recognize the glass garage door that opens into the living room, the large kitchen, and quirky chandeliers. New York City property buffs, however, will recognize the townhouse because it has languished on the market for over six years.

Though it has yet to find a buyer, supermodel Heidi Klum stayed there this past summer.

Keep reading to see what it's like to live in New York City, Novogratz-style.