Why ‘RHONY’ Cast Member Daisy Toye Calls Her NYC Rent-Controlled Apartment With Popcorn Ceilings ‘Winning the Lottery’

Viewers of “The Real Housewives of New York City” have come to expect lavish homes from the cast members who have opened their doors to reality television camera crews, but new addition Daisy Toye is standing firm in her belief that in the right conditions, a humble apartment can be quite the asset.On the Sept. 22 episode, the A-list makeup artist—whose clientele includes the likes of Martha Stewart—admitted that although her extensive wardrobe has outgrown the confines of her Battery Park City abode, she’s staying put.When fellow cast member Jessel Taank remarked on the outdated popcorn ceilings of the unit, Toye opened up about her home’s history, explaining that her husband, hair stylist Eugene Toye, has lived there for 21 years, and she’s been there for 10.As Taank continued to pry for details, she became shocked to learn that after more than two decades, the Toyes are still renting instead of owning.“It’s a rent-controlled apartment,” Toye revealed in an interview during the episode. “This is winning the lottery in New York City.”Loading...Jessel Taank had questions about Daisy Toye's home after spotting the popcorn ceilings. Bravo TVLoading..."I live in a little two-bedroom a...