The "King" LeBron James may be close to finding his castle in NYC

THE NY POST REPORTS:

The "King" may be close to finding his castle.

LeBron James has checked out several West Village townhouses, raising the hopes of city hoops fans that world's greatest basketball player could be playing for the Knicks next season.

"King James" has fallen in love with one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods -- which is just minutes from his other potential future home, Madison Square Garden -- said a broker who showed him the luxurious pads.

"He seems to be set on that neighborhood," big-league broker Dolly Lenz told The Post.

That's in part because the townhouses won't make the 6'8" Akron native worry about ducking when entering a room.

DOWNTOWN SHOT: LeBron James toured this townhouse during a Village house-hunting trip.

"His main concern is ceiling heights," Lenz said.

One of the addresses the current Cleveland Cavalier star toured was 23 Perry Street, where "Piano Man" Billy Joel and his ex-wife, celebrity chef Katie Lee, lived.

The four-floor townhouse, which is listed at $12.95 million, has been featured in numerous glossy magazines and one of Lee's best-selling cookbooks.

It has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and the master suite has a private, landscaped terrace to check out the un-Akron-like views.

The 4,000-square-foot home also includes a fireplace, elevator, indoor pool, and a garden with a sound system.

There's custom cabinets and wine storage in a kitchen literally built for a chef.

The two-time MVP also took a peek at a 63rd-floor apartment in the Time Warner Building in Columbus Circle. That home, which includes floor-to-ceiling windows, is on the market for $14.95 million.

James wasn't just in town to house-hunt, however.

Last Thursday, he was at nightclub Avenue where Mary J. Blige sang a few numbers at the table next to him, Page Six reported.

He then watched the US World Cup match Saturday at Serafina on the Upper East Side while the whole restaurant gawked at the potential savior of the city's basketball franchise.

SO DO YOU THINK LEBRON IS COMING TO NYC?

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Comment by Maureen Bryan on July 1, 2010 at 3:36pm: Tell Lebron that Manhattan is not the only place in NY. He can find far nicer looking homes,.... not buildings.... in the other boroughs. His privacy will still be maintained. New Yorkers are too busy to gawk.

Comment by Maureen Bryan on July 1, 2010 at 3:31pm: If Lebron comes to NY it will only benefit the Knicks as far as the money fans will pay to see him. He will not win any championship in NY in the next year or two. He is their marketing toy and the Knicks' head office personnel know it. It's only to make more money for the Garden. Any bet ticket prices will be overpriced if he accepts. he is not coming to NY. not to play.

Comment by Shamir Akida on July 1, 2010 at 3:20pm: THE ONLY KING INI KNOW IS KING JAH RASTAFARI...........AND THEY CALL YOU THE SAME NAME OF THE DEVIL WHO CHANGED THE TRUE TEACHINGS OF HIS MAJESTY...........FFFFFIIIIIIIIRRRRRRREEEEE. CHECK ON YOUTUBE LEBRON THROWING UP 66...YOU KNOW THE REST.

Comment by Lorna Woolery on July 1, 2010 at 9:35am: I do not think he is coming to NY. It would be nice but it is not going to happen

Comment by Tes B on July 1, 2010 at 9:16am: Spend ur Hard earn money at a better location better house... u can get more For ur money I mean...

Comment by DERRICK on July 1, 2010 at 12:38am: KING JAMES STAY WERE U AT NEW YORK DON'T NEED U

Comment by Crazy Horse on July 1, 2010 at 12:04am: waiting for the king

Comment by NAS on June 30, 2010 at 11:51pm: HOPE KING JAMES COMES TO THE APPLE...BUT HE CANT DO IT ALONE. THE KNICKS NEED TO BUILD A TEAM AROUND HIM, IF HE COMES TO THE GARDEN.