Homes Taking Us On The Upper East Side

Catherine Doolan

Are you in the market for a new home? The Upper East Side is home to many luxury residences. Following are 4 impressive homes that will amaze you.

165 East 72nd Street,  2H, New York, NY

This beautiful Upper East Side studio is newly on the market with a marvelous interior design plan and high quality materials. The entrance and foyer are lined with Phillip Jefferies grasscloth wallpaper and also have 9 ft wide closets along the wall with glass doors. Hard wood floors will guide you throughout the apartment and into the kitchen which is furnished with marble countertops and cabinetry, and appliances by Liebherr, Wolf, and Miele. The bedroom faces a beautiful view of 73rd street and has a magnificent bathroom with a deep bathtub, marble floors and a linen closet for storage. Smart home technology is throughout the house with amazing lighting. The apartment is in a building with a nice lobby, live-in manager, gyms, and great deals on financials.  

33 East 70th St, Apt 10/11D, Lenox Hill, NY

A stunning seven bedroom duplex located in Lenox Hill New York is for sale. The duplex is 6,600 square feet with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 half baths, a home office, 2 laundry rooms, and 2 fireplaces. On the first floor there is a grand foyer that leads into a beautiful dining and living space near a wood-burning fireplace, wet bar, and alcove office. All having 10 foot ceilings. The main bedroom is situated with two baths, closets, and a windowed dressing room. The bathrooms have a Bisazza rain shower, deep soaking tub, heated floors and a built-in vanity. A beautiful winding oak staircase leads up to the second floor where you will find a second living space with a fireplace and wet bar. Oak floors can be found throughout the duplex.  Other amenities include central air conditioning, custom lighting, and a sound system. The duplex is in a building one block from Central Park with a newly renovated lobby, 24-hour doorman, gym facilities, and central laundry.

162 East 63rd Street, New York, NY

Only 3 blocks from Central Park is a 5 bedroom family townhouse that is perfect for someone looking for a fully furnished home. This townhouse is available for rent with a full-service staff or to buy fully vacant! The five floor townhouse has 5 bedrooms with 5 and a half baths optimal for either a large family or plenty of guest bedrooms. There is also an open kitchen along with dining space and a home office. For easy moving, there is an elevator. There is even a small courtyard with a fountain fish pond and terrace for relaxing time spent outdoors. The townhouse is available fully furnished to rent and is also ready to purchase as well. The full service staff includes a Butler, Chef, Driver, Gardener, Housekeeper, Masseuse, Personal Trainer, Yoga & Pilates, plus nightly turndown service if wanted. You may recognize this townhouse from The Real Housewives of New York star Sonja Morgan.

520 Park Avenue, #33, New York, NY

Located on Park Avenue, this luxury condo with 4 bedrooms is a beautiful New York home. A 4,628 square foot Robert A.M. Stern home is on the 33rd floor of one of the most luxurious boutique condominiums on the Upper East Side. The condo overlooks Central Park and has breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Within this 11-foot ceiling and floor to ceiling window condo are 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. The new home has white oak hardwood floors, central air and brilliant lighting throughout the home. Off the private elevator you are welcomed into two beautiful dining rooms, one being more formal, and the library. Next to the living room, you will find the fourth bedroom which also can act as a guest bedroom. The kitchen features top of the line appliances and cabinetry along with a separate eating space overlooking Central Park. The other three bedrooms are located in a more private area. The master suite faces south and east for optimal lighting and has a massive dressing room and closet. The bathroom has heated floors, a steam shower, two sinks, soaking tub and a bidet. The second suite faces south with a large closet and marble bathroom. The third suite faces south and west with an en-suite marble bathroom. In addition, there is also a laundry area. The condominium complex offers a concierge and doormen to fit all of your needs.

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Our Favorite Listing: Walk Through Model Residence Listing at The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria

The dream of living at The Waldorf Astoria can now be yours.  The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria, debuted the initial look inside a two-bedroom residence, which until previously was only available to potential buyers and top agents inside the residential sales gallery. The listing went live on Douglas Elliman's website showing two bedrooms, like the model residence, start at approximately $5 million. 

No other building in the world possesses the storied reputation as a haven for geopolitical leaders, a site of epic historical events, and the epitome of glamour. Now the legendary Waldorf Astoria New York will be completely restored to offer the first-ever opportunity to own a residence in this historic hotel.  

This model residence represents a split two-bedroom, two-and-half-bath home and is a stunning example of the signature style of AD100 interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot. Upon dramatic entry through an oversized lacquered front door is a grand marble foyer and formal powder room, featuring a wall-mounted marble vanity and antique bronze fixtures. The living and dining areas measure 25-feet in length and set the stage for quiet enjoyment or entertaining.  Blending beautifully with these spaces, the open kitchen features fully integrated Gaggenau appliances and custom cabinetry designed and manufactured in Italy by Molteni&C.  The main living area is book-ended by the master and secondary bedrooms, both with en-suite baths. Averaging 10-feet high, the ceilings are pre-wired to create indirect cove lighting reminiscent of the original Waldorf Astoria hotel, while 4” wide-plank floors of cerused white-oak are laid in a formal herringbone pattern throughout the home.

The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria will offer 375 condominium residences starting from USD $1,700,000. The residences range from gracious studios to opulent four bedrooms and penthouses, many with unique floorplans and private outdoor spaces. Privacy and security are paramount, with a discrete residential experience separate from the hotel, two fully-staffed entry lobbies, a porte cochère with 24-hour valet service, and concierge closet at the entryway for every residence, allowing for secure delivery of packages and room service.  

Residents will have access to over 50,000 SF (4,645 SQM) of private residential amenities, ranging from health and wellness to entertaining and business spaces including a stunning 25-meter pool with skylight, state-of-the-art fitness center, opulent private spas for men and women, and numerous spaces to host private events. As the international standard for luxurious hotel services future Waldorf Astoria New York residents will enjoy priority access to the unrivaled services of the 375-key hotel.

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Why The Value of Outdoor Spaces Has Increased by 20%

Caroline Fiske

According to Barbara Fox who is the President and founder of the “Fox Residential Group,” outdoor spaces have become more and more desirable since the coronavirus pandemic. Fox also said that “Manhattan residents have appreciated the freedom that private outdoor spaces have provided during the lockdown, and the increased valuation is reflective of that. It has been historically priced at about 25-30 percent of the interior square footage, but we are now seeing valuations of approximately 40-50 percent.”

According to StreetEasy, searches for New York City rentals with outdoor space are up 270% since before the pandemic started. Additionally, apartments with terraces in Manhattan are selling for 5.4% more per square foot than those sold this year before the pandemic lockdown, according to data from appraiser Miller Samuel Inc. 

Residents in Manhattan have appreciated the freedom that private outdoor spaces have provided during the quarantine. They give the ability to just take a breath of fresh air, as an auxiliary workspace, al fresco dining, exercise or just to relax outside of the confines of their apartment. For example, in the past thirty days prices have dropped on at least five hundred and eighty-five properties that include outdoor spaces, they represent 20% of the total.

130 East End Avenue

A $7,995,000 triple mint co-op property with a fancy wrap-around terrace with gorgeous views of the East River. This home is grabbing the attention of many house buyers and it is retaining its asking price.

515 West 52nd Street

Apartments with picturesque balconies that range from $2,369 to $9,615. Featuring one and two-bedroom apartments, this property is also pet friendly, including WiFi, two fitness centers, on-site washers/dryers, spacious floorplans, and best of all, outstanding views of Midtown Manhattan and the Hudson River.

Charlie West, 505 West 43rd Street, #PHG

Penthouse G is an impeccably designed and expansive 2,120 square foot 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with an amazing 746 square foot private terrace. Charlie West is a 16-story new development condominium that provides residents with an elevated, boutique lifestyle across 2 separate towers with only 5 units per floor and an exceptional amenity package. Beyond incredible price points, these luxurious residences boast efficient layouts, amazing natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, high-end finishes, and private outdoor spaces complementing many.

45 East 7th Street, Residence 6C

Residence 6C is an incredibly bright, one of a kind, corner exposure 3-bed, 3-bath home with its own 157 SF private terrace. The home features amazing natural light from the South and East, perfect proportions, and the most ideal layout with 9’ living room ceilings and oversized, 7’ European designer windows. 45 East 7th Street is a landmarked new development building designed by Morris Adjmi featuring an exclusive collection of 21 luxurious residences, located at the center of Astor Place, the Village and Noho. 

63 Wall Street

Located in the Financial District of New York City, with apartments containing multiple roomy balconies for everyone to enjoy. These apartments are the perfect combination of classic and modern. It is in a very well-known historical location in the city and it will give you the ultimate luxurious outdoor life.

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Morris Adjmi-Designed Luxury Condominium Landmark – No. 45e7 – Hits the Market

Last week  the official launch of sales for No45e7, Nexus Development's new, Morris Adjmi-designed luxury condominium that hit the market today. While many developers may be hesitant to launch during the current pandemic, Nexus Development is confident of the market recovery and that their product offers the exact level of safety, space and comfort to give buyers confidence in a post-COVID world. 

. The boutique condominium offers 21 studio to three-bedroom residences in the most desirable downtown location – at the nexus of Astor Place, Noho and the East Village.

“45 East 7th Street offers a unique and ideal product, featuring efficient layouts, a range of home sizes and at the best price point the city currently has to offer, said Sahar Ziv of the Tavivian Team from Douglas Elliman. “In contrast to the larger high-rises with hundreds of units and shared amenity spaces, this boutique building features an oasis of privacy and peace of mind, with each home offering private outdoor terraces with open, expansive city views.”

For its façade, Adjmi channels historical architectural elements with contemporary influences to honor the building’s context and history. Residences feature European-engineered oversized windows, 9” wide custom-stained white oak flooring, high-efficiency central VRF heating and cooling and Bosch washer and dryers. Each residence is pre-wired for smart home features including shades, lighting, sound and intercom.

“Our goal with 45 East 7th Street was to capture the essence of the neighborhood by reimagining architectural details, such as brick patterning and coursing, to honor the landmark’s location,” said Morris Adjmi, Founder of Morris Adjmi Architects.

No45e7 boasts an array of curated amenities including an attended lobby with Atlas Grey limestone floors, common landscaped roof terrace with panoramic city views, light-filled state-of-the-art fitness center, landscaped garden terrace, residents’ laundry room, private storage rooms and bicycle storage. Intuitive and accessible smart home technology gives the owner automated control of essential home features. Shades and lighting can be operated using the Pico control or remotely with the Lutron app on a mobile device. Carson, the virtual doorman, tracks deliveries, service requests, intercom calls, and visitors while providing live HD video of each entry and a seamless payment system to compliment the staffed doorman, all through an app.

Prices will range from approximately $1.35 million for one-bedroom, $1.995 million to $4 million for two- and three-bedrooms, going up to $8.3 million for the penthouse. Sahar Ziv and The Tavivian Team from Douglas Elliman are on board as the exclusive sales and marketing agent for the building. For more information, please visit https://www.45e7.com

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Homes You Need To Make Appointments For This Weekend

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should make an appointment for this weekend. 

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Upper East Side

Credit to Anastassios Mentis

WHERE:  180 East 79th Street, APT 14E

SIZE: 2 Beds | 2 Baths

COST: $3,950,000

About: Rarely is there a PERFECT apartment on the market with a brand new top level renovation in the most exquisite taste. The total makeover of this enormous six (now five) room apartment has left no detail unattended – from the step-down living room/dining room with a wood burning fireplace to the informal living/media room (formerly the formal dining room) with an elegant wet bar, to the chef’s eat-in kitchen with top of the line Gaggenau ovens, Subzero refrigerator and Wolf cook top, an over sized primary bedroom with an elegant and well-designed marble bath and huge closets, to the second equally spacious bedroom with a lovely marble bath. There’s a very special & elegant powder room, a large laundry room with special apartment Miele washer and vent less dryer, multi-zoned central air, very special decorative hardware throughout, fitted closets, high ceilings, new windows, and lovely sunny exposures. No detail has been overlooked. This apartment is truly a MUST SEE.

180 East 79th Street is a premiere Art Deco building constructed in 1929 and converted to a co-op in 1967. It features a limestone and brick façade and an elegant lobby. The building offers its residents a full array of services by an attentive staff, including 24-hour doormen and hall assistants, and a live-in resident manager. Amenities include a large common laundry room and fitness center, both recently equipped with a new high-volume ventilation/exhaust system that completely changes the air once every 15 minutes, a bicycle storage room and large storage cages. The coop is both pet and pied-a-terre friendly. The building recently completed Local Law 11 work and replaced all three passenger elevators (all fully funded). This very special building is conveniently located between Lexington and Third Avenues, steps from every possible convenience.

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Greenwich Village

WHERE:  30 West 13th Street, Apt. 4C

SIZE: 4 Beds| 2 Bath

COST: $3,750,000 ­

About:  Rarely available 4-bed LOFT w/10' ceiling in Greenwich Village! A 30 wall with oversized windows brings in the eastern exposure and view of a quiet green courtyard; this apt hosts approx. 2,100 SF (per NYSDOF tax appraisal). The living/dining area is fully wired for surround sound and has custom-designed wall shelving to host a big-screen TV and book collections. The top-of-the-line open kitchen, features a La Corneau 36 gourmet range, Sub Zero refrigerator w double freezer, Miele dishwasher, Liebherr wine refrigerator, pantry cabinet, under-sink water filtration system, and garbage disposal. The master bedroom suite is outfitted w/2 custom closets, a 5-piece double sink master bath w/ marble bath and marble stall shower and a separate water closet. A 2nd full bath features a double sink and bath tub. You will love the full mud room w/ washer/dryer, storage and laundry drying rack. This home maintains all year round perfect comfort w/ a 5-Zone Central Air/Central Heat System w/2 condenser units. An accompanying storage unit on the basement of the building and 2 bike racks come w/ the apartment. This coop building is located on the quiet West 13th street, at the intersection of Greenwich Village, the West Village, and Union Square, close to all transportation, shops, parks, Whole Foods, and restaurants. The building has a full-time super, and a common roof deck.

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Hamptons Bay

WHERE:   161 Lynn Ave

SIZE: 7 Bed | 4 Bath

COST: $30,000 September

About:  Waterfront on Shinnecock Bay. Panoramic open bay front. Nestled on a 2.48 acre compound, this renovated home features an endless list of recreation options. From stand up paddle boards, kayaks, outdoor ping pong table, basketball court, jacuzzi, billiards, and foosball. This is truly an oasis and a perfect place to spend your summer. Enjoy your 200+ private beach, minutes to Fire Island. Offers beautiful renovated chef's kitchen with gas stove marble countertops which leads to dining area, Open living with fireplace opens to great room overlooking beautiful shinnecock bay. A multi level decks offering calming water views all in a casual seating while enjoying nature at its best.

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New York Parks To Live Near That Aren't Central Park

An address along Central Park used to be the ultimate status symbol. But today, on the heels of the pandemic that sent Manhattanites running, the most coveted locations are sought along Prospect Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. The city's elite now want park views in Brooklyn. 

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Take, for instance, Quay Tower, the top-selling new luxury condominium designed by ODA’s Eran Chen with interiors by AD100 firm Marmol Radziner, where stepping outside your front door lands you right at Brooklyn Bridge Park on the Brooklyn Heights waterfront at Pier 6. It's no wonder this building has set a new record for the borough's most expensive residential sale, when a $20M penthouse closed earlier this year. The park location is what sealed the deal for that buyer, and is the biggest reason why Brooklynites and Manhattanites are flocking to the building. Available residences in the building include this gorgeous 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom penthouse with absolutely jaw-dropping views of the park, river and city skyline, available for $6.6M.

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The same trend is unfolding at 111 Montgomery, the first full-service luxury condo in the borough’s beloved Crown Heights neighborhood. The brand new building is located right next to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, two of the city’s most important and celebrated landmarks. Homes feature modern finishes designed by Brooklyn-based Mesearch Studio. Buyers are leaving ultra-fancy rentals in neighborhoods like Williamsburg and the Upper East Side to be at this park-side location, which also comes with amazing amenities/perks including a private rooftop terrace, a garden that residents can help plant, a nature-inspired children’s playroom, and a coworking lounge. Homes at 111 Montgomery are priced very attainably, starting at $499,000. Available homes in the building include this $1.29M two-bedroom, two-bathroom with a 312-square-foot private patio.

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And then there is One Prospect Park West, which offers true park living, with 600 acres of green space just outside its doors. Originally built in 1925 by the Knights of Columbus, the historic building is being carefully renovated and converted by developer Sugar Hill Capital Partners into a rare residential condominium located directly on Prospect Park, overlooking Grand Army Plaza. The first residential building designed by Workstead, the renowned Brooklyn-based design studio, One Prospect Park West offers 64 residences with over 40 unique floor plans featuring locally-sourced design details that create the perfect balance between pre-war and modern design. Residences frame picturesque views of the New York City skyline and lush Prospect Park while placing residents mere minutes from the verdant urban oasis that provides respite from the busy city.

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The Surprising Cost of Buying an Apartment in New York City

Caroline Fiske

According to Sarah Funky, “New Yorkers throw away an average of $38,000 a year on rent alone.” Most New Yorkers do not own a home in the city because it is “way too expensive.” And honestly, I do not blame them in the slightest! Yet at the same time, 1 in 21 New Yorkers are millionaires hence why they can afford the beautiful apartments while the others can’t. This is mainly why 67% of New Yorkers rent their apartments while 36% of non-New-Yorkers rent properties. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $3,200 which is 82% of the median American salary. Sarah met with various real estate agents to answer the question of why more and more New Yorkers do not own apartments.

Why do 68% of New Yorkers rent their apartments? In this video, I'll discuss the true cost of buying an apartment in NYC and you'll learn from real estate ag...

Sarah Funky met with real estate agent Phillip Salem about the reality of buying an apartment in the city. The average cost of a one-bedroom condo (a property that is solely owned by you) costs 1 million dollars and this makes up 20% of the city’s real estate market while 80% are co-ops (owning shares of the building). The average cost of a one-bedroom co-op is $5,000. Condos require a 10% down payment while co-ops require a 20% down payment. Co-ops also require post-closing liquidity (a hypothetical statistic to that would be $5,500 monthly mortgage x 24 months = $132,000). There is also a flip tax which is 1-3% (about $10,000). For properties that are over $1 million in the city, there is a required mansion tax, which is also 1-3% (about $10,000). Then there is a transfer tax which is 1.875-2.025% (about $18,750). For Co-ops, there is a co-op application fee which can be anywhere between $2,000 and $5,000. The average total amount of all of these down payments, taxes, and fees, is $377,250. I don’t know about you but all of these statistics are making my head spin! At the end of the day, the little things make an apartment cost more or less and all of these extra taxes and fees will depend on the apartment that you are interested in. Before all of the apartment hunting madness commences, it is highly recommended to get a buyer's agent. It is free and they save you from a lot of stress. The more uptown you go, the higher the prices go. Once everything is cleared with your buyer’s agent you are ready to move into your dream apartment!

Sarah navigated through Compass.com which is a website where you can look at the area and cost of various New York City apartments. Phillip also works at Compass and he highly encouraged her to look on that website to see what she could find. What I liked that Sarah did too was that as she was looking at apartments online, she made a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel about the apartment fees, price, and monthly mortgage for her to know how much she needs in total to get that apartment. She can now see how much she would be spending on the fees alone depending upon the apartment that she likes. Even though New York City is one of the most expensive places in the world, Sarah cannot imagine living anywhere else and I couldn't agree more. “Its energy, glamour, and the people draw me back.” From the moment I saw the Radio City Rockettes, I fell in love with this city. As a little girl, I knew that I wanted to live in the Big Apple. Overall, Sarah’s positive yet honest personality helped me prepare for the unexpected when it comes to apartment buying in New York City.

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Morris Adjmi's Front & York Tops Out in DUMBO

Front & York has officially topped out, revealing unprecedented, postcard-like views from a new development in DUMBO.

Designed inside and out by renowned architect Morris Adjmi, Front & York will introduce the first opportunity to live in a full-service, luxury urban oasis in DUMBO. With each of its two residential towers now reaching their full height of 21 stories, sweeping views are available of the East River and the entire Manhattan skyline from the Statue of Liberty up to the iconic skyscrapers of Midtown.

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An unprecedented offering for the neighborhood, Front & York is bringing new condominium homes, rental residences, transformative new retail and publicly-accessible parking to a formerly vacant lot. Ranging from one- to four-bedrooms and spread across two towers serviced by their own lobbies, the condominium residences at Front & York combine beautiful materials with modern finishes, including 10-foot ceilings, white oak floors and Nest thermostats. Oversized divided-light windows—a hallmark of Adjmi’s contextual style—flood the homes in abundant natural light and frame sweeping panoramas of the waterfront, sparkling Manhattan skyline and the lush private park.

Front & York’s well-rounded offering is complete with one of the most comprehensive amenities packages in all of New York City, spanning 150,000 square feet. The development is centered on one of the city’s largest private parks, a gorgeous, 25,000-square-foot space designed by Michael Van Valkenburg Associates, who envisioned the neighborhood’s beloved Brooklyn Bridge Park. The lush landscaping will provide private green space, a quiet respite and a verdant view for residents. Residents of Front & York will also enjoy a rooftop pool deck; a 77,000-square-foot Life Time, the premier athletic and wellness center; and a full suite of lifestyle and leisure spaces, including a co-working lounge, outdoor screening area, outdoor fireplace lounge, private wine room, private chef’s kitchen with private dining room, toddler and teens rooms and much more. Each residence of Front & York will receive one complimentary Life Time membership.

Ideally positioned, Front & York’s location in the live-work mecca of DUMBO places residents in close proximity to the waterfront, desirable transportation options as well as a variety of major companies’ headquarters. The development is moments from the East River ferry terminal—which offers a five-minute, open-air commute to Downtown and Midtown Manhattan—bike paths and walking paths across the iconic Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges, and just one subway stop away from Manhattan via the York Street F train subway stop. Front & York offers robust private parking and bike storage, and has been generously set back from the property line, making space for 30-foot-wide, tree-lined sidewalks that maximize pedestrian comfort and create additional space around the development.

Construction on Front & York is being handed by New Line Structures, one of the most preeminent construction management firms in New York City. Pricing for current availability at Front & York starts at approximately $950,000 and initial occupancy is slated for mid-2021.

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Take A Look At John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Home

Just recently John Legend and Chrissy Teigen announced the pregnancy of their new child? What’s a better way to prepare for the newborn, a new house. Just listed you can now live in the home of one of the world’s most stylish celebrity couples, whose previous homes were featured in Architectural Digest, 9152 Janice mingles magnificent spaces with intimate design. The drama begins in the parlor entry, with its 33-foot ceilings and sculptural staircase, and continues in the breathtaking living room, where floor-to-ceiling windows offers sweeping canyon views. Located in 9152 Janice Place, the listing is currently asking for $23,950,000.

Credit:  Anthony Barcelo

The state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen is what one expects from a culinary influencer and cookbook author, and leads into a large, comfortable family room. Throughout the home, amazing details like mandala-patterned ceilings from Thailand, ebonized cerused oak floors, clay and steel-rolled walls, onyx sinks, and Italian quartz countertops exude sensuality. The opulent Master Bedroom features a spectacular brass, concrete and clay fireplace and large balcony, and the Italian-inspired “Glam Room” and dressing rooms are things of envy.

All seven bedrooms have their own balconies and en-suite baths. The design language inside the home is carried out in the backyard, with a heated saltwater pool and jacuzzi, canyon views reminiscent of Tuscany, a wood-burning oven and a chef’s grill. The pergola, perfect for al fresco entertaining, is wrapped in vines from the owners’ own vineyard. 

Marshall Peck of Douglas Elliman holds the listing

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5 NYC Rentals with Outdoor Pools to Beat the August Heat

With temperatures in excess of 90 degrees, this summer has been a notoriously hot one. And, as we all know, there’s no better way to beat the heat than taking a dip in an outdoor swimming pool. Unfortunately for most New Yorkers, the outdoor pool is a rare find when it comes to the city’s housing stock. 

Bay 151

Credit: Courtesy of Hudson Projects

Located at 151 Centre Street on Bayonne’s waterfront peninsula, Bay 151, formerly known as Harbor Station North, is comprised of three four-story buildings offering 200 rental apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space—just steps from the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. With nearly 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, the development boasts an outdoor sun terrace with a resort-style swimming pool surrounded by grilling stations and dining areas. It’s the perfect place to lounge poolside, or enjoy a WFH lunch. 

Journal Squared

Designed by Hollwich Kushner and Handel Architects, Journal Squared is a mixed-use development complex comprised of three towers that will bring a total of 1,840 rental residences to Jersey City’s historic Journal Square neighborhood. At 563 feet in height, the first completed tower—one of the tallest buildings in Jersey City—is home to 538 apartments and features an 8th-floor lounge that opens onto a sun terrace with an outdoor swimming pool, where residents can catch some rays while taking in the building’s dramatic panoramas of the Manhattan skyline.

555Ten

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Situated at the nexus of Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Yards and just steps from stylish Chelsea, 555Ten offers 56 stories of elevated, luxury rentals. The amenities rise 650 feet to the rooftop, which features an exclusive all-season club and bar, complete with an indoor/outdoor fireplace and an outdoor swimming pool with breathtaking skyline and sunset views. The open air sundeck includes private cabanas and chaise lounges, while the southwest-facing pool creates the most exclusive observation deck experience, offering spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River. 

Gateway

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Nestled among the lush greenery and waterfront parks of Manhattan’s coveted Battery Park City neighborhood, Gateway is a peaceful residential oasis comprised of six high-rise buildings with breathtaking harbor and city views. The Club at Gateway offers over 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities for residents of all ages, including a private outdoor pool. This pool overlooks the Hudson River and offers plenty of poolside sunbathing chairs and sun-protecting umbrellas.

Ellipse

Credit: Courtesy of Ellipse

Ellipse has upped the ante for luxury living in Jersey City, featuring spacious, waterfront apartments and Manhattan-style amenities. The luxe residential development, which has been designed by internationally-acclaimed design firm Arquitectonica, is home to a beautiful rooftop pool that offers residents a dramatic, one-of-a-kind view of the Manhattan skyline. The space is complete with barbecue grills and lounge chairs for soaking up the sun. It's the ideal location to enjoy the rest of the summer.

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Schools and their impact on the real estate market

What will back to school look like this September? The question is dominating casual conversations, back to work plans, and influencing real estate decisions. 

The flexibility of rentals

Scott Harris, a top agent at Brown Harris Stevens

Schools, jobs, childcare, and schedule coordination are just a few of the things that a family has to juggle on a regular basis, and all are currently amplified. For owners looking to transition from their current home, many are gravitating towards rentals as an intermediate step. And on the flip side, sellers are opting to list their homes for both sale and rent in an effort to expedite the process and take something off their plate, even if just for a year. Anytime a family is considering, “what do we do right now,” flexibility is always an attractive option in the absence of real information.

A change in search parameters

With a combination of in-person and virtual learning a probability, people may opt for a property closer to their child’s school in an effort to simplify the commute. Unless full isolation measures go into effect again and parents are continuing to pay New York City private tuition are caught elsewhere, it’s not sustainable to put down roots in another market and place children in those schools. 

Shifting needs of childcare

Childcare can put pressure on a dual family household in the best of times. When school begins, families generally transition to part time babysitters to full time nannies given the adjusted time needs with class occupying the afternoons. However, with an uncertain school schedule as the new year approaches, families question the best path forward. Many households may opt for one parent to remain in home indefinitely, which could impact both home needs and budgets. 

Let’s get to flat ground

From optimizing the space to learning the ins and outs of a new building, there are always a number of unknowns when moving. When due diligence is rushed, details can be overlooked and people might find themselves in a suboptimal position. Marathon runners are taught not to make strategic decisions while running up or down a hill. With that in mind, people may opt to stay put until there is a clearer view of the path ahead.

Scott Harris, a top agent at Brown Harris Stevens, has successfully transacted more than $750 million of New York City residential properties.

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Homes You Need To Make Appointments For This Weekend

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should make an appointment for this weekend. 

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Soho

WHERE:  42 King Street #3

SIZE: 2 Beds | 1 Baths

COST: $1,975,000

About: Touted for its stunning minimalist and cerebral design, this exceptionally rare home in downtown's chic, coveted West Village is unlike anything on the market. The gracious two-bedroom, one-bath residence with a handsome study-den combines the highest attention to detail, color, texture, and light for remarkably refined living atop a charming 1840's townhouse.

Upon arrival, a private landing opens to a formal gallery wrapped in high-end wallcovering and illuminated by a skylight, ushering in a world of tastemaker design. From elaborate moldings and coffered ceilings to inspired surfaces and hand-mixed paint, not one aspect is left undone. This includes clever space-saving storage solutions and Jeffersonian touches like deep doorways containing hidden paneled closets further adding to the appeal. At the heart of the home, a sleek gourmet kitchen affords custom cabinets, secluded top-of-the-line appliances, and thick slab countertops for the chef.

Nearby, an elegant dining room serves as the perfect backdrop for intimate dinner parties amidst a carefully curated ambiance. Get lost in magnificent garden views, framed by generous south-facing mahogany custom French windows with restoration glass and UV protective coating in the oversized living room with airy 10'6" ceilings, anchored by a statement-making 19th-century limestone mantle. And for the ultimate in rest and relaxation, the tranquil master suite comes complete with a sitting area, large closet, and woodburning fireplace with plenty of space to unwind. An oversized glass shower surrounded by crisp whites and subdued grays creates an oasis of calm in the singular bath.

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Midtown East

WHERE:  865 United Nations Plaza, #11B

SIZE: Studio | 1 Bath

COST: $695,000

About:  865 United Nations Plaza 11B is the newly renovate apartment you’ve been waiting for - triple MINT condition, high floor with open views, great light & location. This exceptional Junior-1, studio space in a PRE-WAR CONDO allows for a wonderful home or investment property. Meticulously gut renovated 11B is situated on the 11th floor creating bright, open, eastern views inclusive of the park at The United Nations & the East River. No expense was spared in this renovation.

New wood floors welcome you throughout the large 559sf home with a separate alcove. The living space has been thoughtfully divided with windowed pained French-doors to create separate living and sleeping areas. Enjoy the beautifully appointed and fully renovated kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances including a Kitchen Aid dishwasher, Bertazonni 5-burner range, Bosch Refrigerator and GE Microwave, granite counter-tops and plenty of custom cabinetry for storage. The beautifully maintained windowed bathroom has a deep, soaking tub, a new vanity sink and basket-weave marble tile floors. Finally, enjoy the sunny river-views in absolute quiet and cool with the newly installed city-quiet windows and two new HVAC systems.

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Westhampton

WHERE:   181 Dune Rd

SIZE: 9 Bed | 8.5 Bath

COST: $28,000,000

About:  This Westhampton Beach Oceanfront Compound soaring high above the dunes in one of the most desirable locations in the Hamptons, has 12,000 sq. ft. of Modern Living. Owned by one of the most successful advertising-brand tailing-author & entrepreneur and designed by NYC famous Interior designer Patricia Bonis. This home is the pinnacle of opulent oceanfront living, 150 ft. of Prime Oceanfront jetty protected beach with a 43 ft. heated gunite pool, hot tub, cabana and expansive 5000 sq. ft. cedar wood porch for your outdoor enjoyment and oceanfront entertaining The luxurious living space includes the finest of high end finishes, double height living room with 10 foot floor to ceiling soaring walls of glass with marble gas fireplace and formal dining room with wet bar.

The masterfully crafted kitchen features unique quartz counter tops, sleek cabinetry, top of the line Wolf appliances plus a large center waterfall quartz island with seating to please the most discerning gourmet. Enjoy the convenient bright ocean side breakfast area with built-in seating. The living space includes 9 bedrooms & 8 1/2 baths large enough for all your entertaining needs. The screening room for your favorite movies with a gas fireplace for all your gatherings. Experience the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Ascending to the second level of the luxurious master suite with seating area & gas fireplace. This home has a state of the art gym, spa inspired marble bathroom with custom double vanity with soaking tub & sauna. The master suite has custom design walk in closets. Relax in the family room-office with gas fireplace, wet bar and sweeping views of the ocean with private deck & views of Moniebogue Bay with amazing sunsets.

A separate stairway leads to the finished lower level for staff or guest quarters with, large laundry room & 3 car garage. The house is a Crestron smart house,run from your phone anywhere & everywhere.Runs your HVAC system,lighting system,pool and spa,audio, visual,your weather,your sonos and much much more. The wireless system is contiguous all over the three levels of the home,backyard and your private beach with beach speakers.Own this extraordinary convenient location, arrive by plane with the ease of access to Francis S. Gabreski Airport. Enjoy shopping along Main St to the wide array of fine dining choices plus a foray into the diverse cultural line-up offered at Westhampton Beach Performing Center. Enjoy this grand resort living on the Ocean.

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