A Taste of Art Basel Comes to Tribeca

What better way to introduce a home, as well as peruse artwork by than an art themed party? Recently at 45 Lispenard Street 6E, listed at $2.4 Million brought the life of Miami Art Basel into  Tribeca, curated by the residential real estate team at Stribling & Associates, Ltd.

The 1,800 SF loft hosted an exclusive viewing of large artworks by Julia Ryan, a visual artist whose works were featured in galleries in Los Angeles and New York.

Julia's work originates from an original photo which is then manipulated to create ultimate contrast and saturation. Her work has appeared on the cover of Paper Magazine featuring songstress Nicki Minaj, as well as in galleries across New York and Los Angeles.

Stribling’s top-producing Lanyard Grandelli Team consisted of Jason Lanyard, Nicole Grandelli, and Geo Punnapuzha.

Attendees can view portraits of people or close-ups of inanimate objects decked in all the finery, paint or studded jewelry.

Our favorite listing this week is 508 West 24th Street, Unit 5th Floor, home to NBA Player Carmelo Anthony. The ten-time NBA All-Star, has listed his New York City condo. The home is the largest unit in the Cary Tamarkin designed building at 508 W 24th that overlooks the High Line and is walking distance from world-class shopping and prominent art galleries.

251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

Our last #openhouse roundup will you be checking out this #parkslope home? #nycrealestate #brooklynrealestate #milliondollarlistings #luxuryhomes #OffTheMRKT

DNA Development announced that closings have commenced at 350 West 71st Street, the successful Upper West Side luxury conversion that seamlessly combines two historic pre-war buildings into one stunning contemporary condominium with a classic façade. As construction nears completion, the seven-story building’s 38 elegant residences and bespoke amenities are coming to life, as DNA welcomes its first residents.

Our favorite listing this week is located at One West End, the sculptural glass residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli within Riverside Center. At $19.5 million, 29B offers 5,302 square feet of interiors space, with four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a media room, lofted library, and a double height great room leading out to a 3,000 square foot terrace with impeccable views.

Inside Corcoran Sunshine Third CS Talks Event

Celebrating its third year of CS Talks, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group brought in more than 1,250 real estate industry professionals for an eight-day series of creative events and dialogues which spanned 17 new developments.

Started in 2015 CS Talks brings in Industry professionals in the city's top new developmental projects offering unique persectives similar to TED Talks

This year’s CS Talks kicked off at Waterline Square where guests sipped on Bellinis and previewed the Cipriani dining and food hall experience James Linsley of GID Development Group and Maggio Cipriani are planning for the development.

Some of the events consisted of 

• Food52 founder Amanda Hesser, along with interior architect Jeffrey Beers, discussed the ever-evolving restaurant scene in NoMad at one of Corcoran Sunshine’s newest projects 277 Fifth Avenue.
•  The significance of Hudson Yards by Related Companies was featured in three separate events that touched on culture, new public parks, and sustainability— all key aspects of the development. Related CEO Jeff Blau also spoke to the dynamic changes underway in West Chelsea at the penthouse of Zaha Hadid’s 520 West 28th Street  on The High Line.

Related: New York City's Top Luxury Buildings

• The changing face of the retail landscape with grocery impresario Eli Zabar at 389 E. 89 was a popular event for Zabar loyalists, and The Rudin Family’s Greenwich Lanefeatured a cooking demonstration and risotto tasting in the chef’s kitchen amenity space, presented by famed Italian eatery Sant Ambroeus.
• Four Seasons Private Residences unveiled the 82nd floor Penthouse model residence for an exclusive Savoir Faire partnership between Silverstein Properties and Louis Vuitton, presented by Robert Vecsler, Silverstein Properties President of Residential Development.
• The official launch of Tribeca’s 45 Park Place brought designer Piero Lissoni over from Italy especially for the event, hosted by developer Sharif El-Gamal of SoHo Properties.
• The grand finale of CS Talks included a champagne toast to celebrate the unveiling of Brad Ford’s design for The Penthouse at Tribeca’s One Hundred Barclay.

“This year’s compelling events at CS Talks resonated with the city’s top agents and industry tastemakers, who came out in record numbers,” said Kelly Kennedy Mack, President of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group. “New development is intertwined with arts, culture, and dining in New York, and CS Talks is a celebration of that fascinating meeting point.”

Kelly Kennedy Mack, President of Corcoran Sunshine, and Rob Vecsler, Silverstein Properties President of Residential Development, at the Louis Vuitton partnership at 30 Park Place Four Seasons Private Residences

Scott Stewart and Maria Pashby of The Corcoran Group, author Bruce Littlefield, and David Ayers and Nicole Christie of The Corcoran Group at the Louis Vuitton partnership at 30 Park Place Four Seasons Private Residences

Tricia Hayes Cole of Corcoran Sunshine, and Doug Blonsky and Laura Hall of the Central Park Conservancy at 200 East 64th Street

Designer Brad Ford, Kelly Mack, President of Corcoran Sunshine, Carlo Romero of Corcoran Sunshine and Stuart Marton of Magnum Real Estate Group at 100 Barclay

Eli Zabar of Zabar’s gourmet food stores, Katheryn Thayer of Forbes and Shannon Boudreau of Corcoran Sunshine at 389 East 89th Stree

Helen Howe of Corcoran, architect Robert A.M. Stern and Maria Pashby of Corcoran at 20 East End Avenue

Corcoran Sunshine’s Dan Tubb, Meris Blumstein and Hayim Nommaz of Corcoran, and Corcoran Sunshine’s Gordon Hoppe at The Greenwich Lane

Laurie Beckelman, project manager for The Shed at Hudson Yards

Jodi Stasse and Kelly Kennedy Mack of Corcoran Sunshine, developer Richard Mack, co-founder of the Mack Real Estate Group, Stefanos Chen of the New York Times and Corcoran Sunshine’s Yejin Berman at The Greenpoint

John Gagnier of GID Development Group, Melissa Ziweslin of Corcoran Sunshine, Pamela Liebman, President & CEO of Corcoran, developer James Linsley of GID Development Group, Kelly Kennedy Mack, President of Corcoran Sunshine, and Maggio Cipriani of Cipriani Restaurant Group

Developer Joseph McMillan of DDG Partners and reporter Fred Bernstein at180 East 88th Street

Our favorite listing this week is 508 West 24th Street, Unit 5th Floor, home to NBA Player Carmelo Anthony. The ten-time NBA All-Star, has listed his New York City condo. The home is the largest unit in the Cary Tamarkin designed building at 508 W 24th that overlooks the High Line and is walking distance from world-class shopping and prominent art galleries.

251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

Our last #openhouse roundup will you be checking out this #parkslope home? #nycrealestate #brooklynrealestate #milliondollarlistings #luxuryhomes #OffTheMRKT

DNA Development announced that closings have commenced at 350 West 71st Street, the successful Upper West Side luxury conversion that seamlessly combines two historic pre-war buildings into one stunning contemporary condominium with a classic façade. As construction nears completion, the seven-story building’s 38 elegant residences and bespoke amenities are coming to life, as DNA welcomes its first residents.

Our favorite listing this week is located at One West End, the sculptural glass residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli within Riverside Center. At $19.5 million, 29B offers 5,302 square feet of interiors space, with four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a media room, lofted library, and a double height great room leading out to a 3,000 square foot terrace with impeccable views.

What To Expect At This Years New York City Wine & Food Festival

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Imagine yourself as a tourist, but one that’s traveling in search of tasting all the best of New York. That’s what this event does and helps out The Food Bank of New York and No Kid Hungry as all the net proceeds go to these organizations. Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented By Coca-Cola will take place Oct. 12 - 15 and it’ll celebrate the 10th anniversary of this event. This wine and food festival spans the island of Manhattan and the Brooklyn market Smorgasburg will travel its way to the bridge to coincide with event.

You can spend all day at events at the  New York City Wine & Food Festival, from brunches to culinary demos and hands-on classes where you can learn to make food and eat it too! Walk around at the food tasting events with almost each event featuring a Food Network star. Hang around for a rooftop party and then swing by a late night party to dance the night away. For families attending the Wine & Food Festival, there are several kid-friendly events such as the Family Ice Cream Fun-Dae with Mario Batali and Ayesha Curry.

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Other newly-introduced events for the Festival's 10th anniversary include:

• Femme Fatale with Speed Rack hosted by Anne Burrell
• Pie vs. Cake hosted by Duff Goldman
• Late Night Adventures in Dean & DeLuca hosted by Hannah Bronfman
• Israeli Brunch hosted by Michael Solomonov
• Late Night Sandwich Eggs-travaganza hosted by Eggslut
• Lucky Rice hosted by BD Wong
• Chinese Tuxedo Brunch
• Dale Talde Brunch with Eggslut
• Eastbound and Down hosted by Josh Capon
• Rooftop Rosé at The Top of The Standard hosted by Katie Lee and Elvis Duran
• And more!

So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now before they’re sold out! 

Photo Credit: Getty Images

By Alix Vo

The Ladies Of Beverly Hills Takeover New York Fashion Week

Last night The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills celebrated the first night of New York Fashion Week by attending, Dorit Kemsley BELLA’s magazines cover party at The Attic Rooftop in Manhattan.

Dorit, who is in town for her cover magazine, is also back at work on her new swimwear line. While the other ladies were seen sipping on Prosecco DOC, Lisa Rinna was heard talking about her model daughters Delilah and Amelia, while posing for fans.

Bravo cameras were in tow for the event, Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards and Erika Girardi were seen supporting Dorit while discussing what shows they were attending.

Photo's courtesy of Andrew Werner Photography

Dorit Kemsley

Courtenay Hall and Dorit Kemsley

Ariane Andrew

Mason Grammer

Travis Scott closes out #REVOLVEintheHamptons with Moët & Chandon

It's official, Summer is already coming to an end. This weekend in the Hamptons, an illustrious crowd gathered for REVOLVE Clothing’s final party of the season hosted by rapper Travis Scott with Moët & Chandon champagne.

Supermodels Olivia Culpo, Chanel Iman, Elsa Hosk, and Josephine Skriver cooled down in the chilled Moët Ice teepee with goblets brimming with Moët Ice Imperial & Ice Rosébefore dancing the day away to a performance by Travis Scott, at the ‘Hot in Havana’ themed pool party.
 
Claudia Sulewski and Lauren Elizabeth sat poolside, ‘breaking the Moët ice’ dome to release circular raspberry ice spheres, while additional notables in attendance included models Jasmine Sanders, Britt Maren, Xenia van der Woosen, Iskra Lawrence, and Caroline Daur, plus influencers Chriselle Lim, Andreea Bolbea, Lauren Bushnell, Brittany Xavier, Xenia Adonts, Leonie Hanne, Amanda Steele, Emelie Lindmark, Mary Seng, and Janni Deler. DJ Keith Tran kept the crowd buzzing through the afternoon, as guests kept cool with Moët & Chandon.

Photos Courtesy of Getty /Matt Eisman for Moët & Chandon

Inside Revolves 3rd Annual 4th of July bash

Hailey Baldwin, Romee Strijid & Jasmine Tookes

How did you spend your 4th of July? For the fashion elite in the Hamptons they gathered for REVOLVE Clothing’s 3rd Annual 4th of July bash with Moët & Chandon champagne.

Christine Evangelista, Cara Santana, Jasmine Tookes and Romee Strijid, cooled down in the chilled Moët Ice tent with goblets brimming with Moët Ice Imperial & Ice Rosé, before dancing the day away to a performance by ScHoolboy Q, at the surf-meets-cirque pool party, which officially kicks off REVOLVE's summer house in the Hamptons throughout the month of July.

Each weekend, VIP guests are invited to experience a range of exclusive events, including Moët & Chandon laden pool parties, IG-worthy brunches, and movie nights with Moët’s own champagne vending machine. 
 
Additional notables in attendance included models Hailey Baldwin (who was not drinking/age 20) and Shaun Ross, influencers Natasha Oakley & Devin Brugman – founders of Bikini a Day, Alex Centomo, Tess Slaggie, Janice Joostema, Jessi Malay, Annabelle Fleur, Eva Gutowski, Helen Owen, Alyssa Lynch, and Pam Allier. DJs Pamela Katz and Coco & Breezy kept the crowd buzzing through the afternoon, as guests kept cool with Moët & Chandon.

More photos can be seen here courtesy of Getty /Matt Eisman for Moët & Chandon

Grey Goose Toasts Rosario Dawson and Studio 189 at Surf Lodge

Rosario Dawson toasts Studio 189 with Grey Goose at Surf Lodge

Rosario Dawson's private dinner at the Surf Lodge in Montauk, kicking off the start of the holiday weekend. The occasion marked a rare getaway for Rosario who is taking a holiday break from filming TV show Luke Cage to hold a pop-up of her clothing line Studio 189 at Surf Lodge. 

Rosario was joined by notables from the realms of fashion, art and design including Peter Brant Jr.  Guests routinely ventured outside of the private dining area to enjoy the tunes of EDM sensation Bob Moses, only to rush back to the confines of the intimate setting after the rowdy crowd got too fired up.

Following the performance, the dinner got into full swing with myriad courses of local Montauk cuisine complemented by the Grey Goose summer cocktail Le Grand Fizz. Members of Bob Moses - including Tom Howie, Jimmy Vallance, and Quincy Davis -joined the a-list group and partied until the wee hours of the morning. 

More photos can be seen here courtesy of Photographer: Madison McGaw/BFA.com

Maison St-Germain VIP Opening Night Hosted By Lily Kwong

Last night in New York, Chloe Wise, Ben Bronfman, and Kate Foley celebrated with model-turned-landscape artist, Lily Kwong, to kick off the first day of summer at the VIP Opening of Maison St-Germain. In celebration of the thousands of delicate elderflowers harvested once a year to create St-Germain French liqueur, Lily Kwong created a geometric hedge maze and canopy of fresh flora and fauna with Dan Flavin-inspired luminosity for the exclusive private event which took place on the High Line.

The bohemian-chic crowd mingled throughout the immersive installation, sipping on St-Germain cocktail pairings by St-Germain Global Ambassador Camille Ralph Vidal, with beats by DJ Mia Moretti, while fabulous French hors d’oeuvres were served throughout. The evening was layered with performances by Artistic director Mafalda Millies and choreographer Nathan Mitchell, who teamed up to present the The-Solar-Do-Nothing-Dance. In honor of the longest day of the year when the earth’s axis is most aligned with the sun, their spinning and sparkling performance-take-over, paid homage to one of the first devices to convert solar energy to electricity: Charles and Ray Eames' Solar-Do-Nothing Machine (1957).

Notable guests included: Jenné Lombardo, Cleo Wade, Ben Bronfman (musician),Rushka Bergman, Timo Weiland, Sabine Heller, Kate Greer, Margot, Kate Foley, Ben Pundhole, Eddie Granger, Martha Hunt, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Georgia Fowle, Brianna Lance, Britt Maren, Mariah Strongin (model), Mari Malek, Aurora James, Browne Andrews, Cara Santana, Garrett Neff, and socials, TK and Cipriana Quann, Kelly Framel, Jenny Albright, and Julia Loomis.Following the VIP opening, the installation will be up for select consumers the next day before florals and foliage are donated to non-profit organization, Roots of Peace, which is led by model-turned philanthropist Kyleigh Kuhn.

Photos courtesy of BFA

Looking to bring this type of party in your own home? Make one of their signature cocktails the Printemps

• 1 oz Oxley gin
• 3/4 oz St-Germain French elderflower liqueur
• 3/4 oz Martini Ambratto
• 2 dashes orange blossom salive solution
• Rock glass – basil flower (or just basil)

“The Printemps cocktail is fresh like spring – incorporating basil, orange blossom, and of course St-Germain. There is an interesting blend of botanical and floral notes with a slight bitterness.” – Camille Ralph Vidal, St-Germain Global Ambassador