How to Navigate the Post-Pandemic Market

By Briggs Elwell, CEO and Co-Founder of RLTY Capital

Being a real estate agent in New York City is hard work but arguably one of the most exciting careers the city has to offer. Unlike desk jobs, real estate agents can experience something new every day, traverse the greatest city in the world and build networks that will benefit them for a lifetime. This career path takes hustle and grit - if you can make it in NYC, you can make it anywhere. 

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Between new developments, resales, conversions, lofts, brownstones and skyscrapers, clients of all backgrounds can find a housing option that suits their needs, surpasses their lifestyle expectations and is uniquely New York. It’s a real estate market renowned for its value worldwide. For agents, the thrill of the hunt - and guiding clients along the way - is an eternal source of motivation with incredible rewards. 

As we emerge from the pandemic, real estate agents have a newfound appreciation for financial literacy, understanding operating costs and keeping workflow in balance. The challenges of last year showcased the need to think long-term and reaffirm your commitment to whatever it is that you do. For agents, that means doubling down and reinvesting into your real estate business to achieve growth and regularity for your team. And, despite the rebound of the New York real estate market, agents continue to experience fluctuations in deal flow and a lag time in commission delivery for a variety of reasons. 

Closing date push backs, construction delays, timing to sign a lease, and inspections are items that have always been challenging for agents as it relates to pay day. As independent contractors, agents fund much of the staging and marketing costs themselves and the uncertainty of commission timing makes financial planning all the more difficult. It takes a real commitment to the numbers and lean operating costs to sustainably grow a real estate business in New York - and even then, without the ability to definitely plan pay days, finances can be overwhelming for even the most astute agent. Adding the post-pandemic effects of uncertainty in terms of remote work and school, delays are more common as people plan for the future in neighborhoods and housing types that may not have considered pre-pandemic. 

My co-founder, Daniel Kennedy, and I launched RLTY Capital - a REtech platform and speciality finance firm for the real estate community to have more certainty and confidently approach the post-pandemic market. We carefully analyzed current market dynamics alongside an advisory counsel of real estate veterans like Ryan Serhant, CEO and Founder of SERHANT., and studied the day to day operational tools that are needed to succeed right now.  

RLTY is a new service that enables real estate agents, brokerages and developers to secure earned commissions upfront with no hidden fees or extraneous costs. We provide an efficient, seamless application process and complete confidentiality. Our underwriting is powered by a proprietary AI-enabled platform, deep relationships within the real estate community, and the ability to secure data from NYC listings services in real-time.  

We are committed to serving real estate professionals who have a proven track record of success and are looking to grow their businesses, hire and boost performance. Partnering with Ryan via SERHANT. Ventures, we are pioneering a new category of technology products and resources dubbed REtech. This pipeline includes tools for agents, brokerages and developers to enhance their performance, rapidly transact and accelerate investments in the New York real estate industry. 

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Bringing the Suburbs to the City

In 2020, over 3.57 million New Yorkers left the city, many of them in search of more space and fresh suburban air. But, as the vaccine continuess its distribution, those who’ve dreamed of returning to the city life are peaking at the market once again. This time, in search of the best in both worlds. 

One building that is getting set to open in Hell’s Kitchen is Bloom on Forty Fifth – a low-rise building featuring 92 residences with an 8,000 square foot park-like elevated terrace that is set between the north and south residential towers. The open-air courtyard is beautifully landscaped with a variety of plants and full-size trees, including three honey locust trees, along with various seating areas –bringing the suburb-y greenery and Zen to its future residents. The courtyard also features skylights that shed an abundance of natural light into the lobby. 

525 West 52nd Street 

Between the two towers at 525 West 52nd Street, residents have access to a 15,000-square-foot courtyard with lush landscaping and amenities.The amenity deck features al fresco dining areas with grilling stations, a bocce ball and shuffleboard court, ping pong and multiple dining areas – providing residents with their very own fun-filled backyard in the city. Up on the roof are additional lounge areas and even real grass. 

PLG 

Luxury rental PLG in Brooklyn’s Prospect Lefferts Gardens, designed by Hill West Architects and Whitehall Interiors as one of the first new major developments in the neighborhood, offers over 50,000 square feet of amenity space, with an indoor/outdoor fitness center, luxe indoor swimming pool and hot tub, dog run, half basketball court, children’s playroom and a rooftop pool, giving residents a relaxing respite from the surrounding city. 

SKY

SKY, a 60-story luxury tower designed by Hill West in Manhattan, brings all of the amenities that suburban buyers crave to the center of Manhattan. The building boasts over 70,000 square feet of fitness space, including a suburban-sized Life Time Fitness, three pools, two outdoor and one indoor, and a Hammam spa. 

Townhouse on The Park -- 11-19 46th Ave., Long Island City, NY

courtesy of Modern Spaces)

Just steps from LIC’s largest green space not situated along the East River, Murray Park, this brand new tech-forward rental development in Long Island City is ideal for those looking to enjoy suburban perks without having to leave the city. Recently launched by leading Queens brokerage Modern Spaces, the building features 75 3-bedroom triplex apartments with private outdoor space for every unit via private gardens or rooftop balconies. Ranging from 1,583-2,288 square feet, units are more than twice the size of the average NYC apartment, and offer “bonus” rooms that can easily function as a home office or gym in the COVID era.

363  and  365 Bond  

The apartments at 363 and 365 Bond in Brooklyn’s emerging Gowanus neighborhood were intentionally designed by Hill West to vary in scale and height, mimicking the low density, neighborhood feel of the surrounding area. Amenities include a boat launch with spaces for kayak storage; courtyards; a shuffleboard court; a rooftop pool; and kids’ room to rival even the most luxurious suburban homes and take advantage of the great outdoors.  

Townhouse 28 -- 39-32 28th St., Long Island City, NY

courtesy of Modern Spaces

The two-unit luxury townhouse development in Long Island City’s rising Dutch Kills neighborhood features about 1,000 SF of private outdoor space for each unit. The condos include suburban perks like in-unit washer/dryers, loft-style double-height living rooms and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows providing ample natural daylight. Queens-based brokerage Modern Spaces is handing sales and marketing for the building. 

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Our Favorite Listings For The Week

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 week. 

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24 East 20th Street, Apt. 3

Palatial in size at approximately 7,100 square feet and boasting 32 windows, a Flatiron loft once home to artist Julian Schnabel – who also designed the kitchen - has come to market for $9.995 million. Nikki Field and Mara Flash Blum of Sotheby’s International Realty have the listing. 

The duplex quintessential loft at 24 East 20th Street, Apt. 3, offers everything from custom steel book shelving and a yoga meditation room, to four fashionista dressing rooms and a spa bath. The double height drama is a soaring 26-foot ceiling in the downstairs living space. Converted in 1977 by influential artists Gordon Matta-Clark and Les Levine, the space is formerly home to Anselm Keifer and Julian Schnabel, the latter of whom also used the space as his studio

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30 Warren

Credit Colin Miller

Tribeca’s striking new concrete condominium - 30 Warren, a clever reinterpretation of "glass box” architecture - has revealed its crowned jewel. Penthouse 2 is a three-bedroom, $6.495 million residence featuring a crisp, modern design filled with artful touches inspired by the neighborhood, and ample private outdoor space that’s prime for lush landscaping from Todd Haiman, 30 Warren's “resident landscape designer.”

I’m excited to pique your interest in covering the newly unveiled penthouse, the unique concrete building designed by a trio of French architects, and the lifestyle services that 30 Warren offers exclusively to its residents, which includes landscape design, floral services and custom woodworking from an artisanal studio in the Hudson Valley.

The full-floor Penthouse 2 celebrates the connection to the outdoors and seeks to channel the edginess of the neighborhood. A dramatic curtain wall allows for an abundance of natural light to flood into the living spaces, making them appear light, bright and airy. Windows of all shapes and sizes frame beautiful urban vistas outside, and an intricate white oak flooring pattern in the shape of a ladder draws the eye out to the outdoors. The home also draws inspiration from the architecture’s geometric shapes, clean lines and texture. For example, reflecting 30 Warren’s corrugated exterior, the kitchen features a minimalistic, white color palette punctuated by fluted glass cabinetry.

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533 East 12th Street #3A

Residence 3A is an impeccably designed and spacious two bed, two bath home complete with an expansive 214 SF balcony that runs the full length of the home. In addition to enjoying the private outdoor space, this residence features a gracious entry foyer and an open living space perfect for entertaining.

Flooded with natural light and laid with solid white oak floors, the residences evoke a contemporary, yet industrial chic aesthetic through each carefully chosen design element. The open kitchen highlights bright, white cabinetry detailed with brass hardware and are set against a striking travertine marble backsplash and a white quartz countertop. A full suite of professional Bosch appliances has been seamlessly integrated to create a distinctive look.

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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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Brooklyn Heights

WHERE: 162 Columbia Heights, 4

SIZE: 2 Beds | 2 Baths

COST: $1,495,000

About: Upon entering this amazing two bedroom one bathroom home, you are immediately drawn to the oversized windows flooding the living space with natural light and boasting front row seats to the sunsets over the East River. The beautiful private terrace welcomes you to dine al fresco under the stars while looking over the Manhattan skyline. One of two wood-burning fireplaces will warm you during the coldest of winter nights, cozy with plenty of room for dining.

The chef's kitchen is complimented by stone countertops and stainless steel appliances with an abundance of counter and storage space. The master bedroom is highlighted by the beautiful second fireplace, original mantel, custom closets, and large windows overlooking treetops and neighboring brownstones. The second bedroom is well portioned with a large East facing window and great closet space. Doing your laundry has never been more convenient with a new stackable W/D and custom shelving and storage at the entrance to the charming, renovated full bath.

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Prospect Heights

WHERE: 552 Prospect Place, 2A

SIZE: 1 Beds | 1 Baths

COST: $840,000

About: Unit 2A is an oversized loft-like 1-bedroom with 10' ceilings, a large dining area, a loft-like living room, and a truly unique covered loggia that allows for outdoor living all year round. An elevator building with a state-of-the-art fitness center, Virtual doorman and package room, indoor parking spaces for sale, a bike room, a Resident’s Lounge, and a basement storage space included for every unit, enjoy low monthlies and sacrifice nothing. A striking brick and metal façade evokes times past with a nod to the future. Enjoy the warmth of antiqued brick and blackened steel casement windows on the outside juxtaposed with warm woods and classic stones styled with minimalism and functionality on the inside. If light and lofty proportions are at the top of your wish-list, then look no further.

Every unit in the building has 10’ ceilings, an extra foot higher than neighboring new construction, providing an unrivaled drama, light and scale to these homes. Kitchens feature a rich combination of walnut and matte lacquer European cabinetry that has been custom designed for each apartment offering innovative storage with a designer touch. Enjoy a suite of paneled Fisher and Paykel appliances and a truly breathtaking quartz countertop with waterfall edge and dining bar, Grohe Fixtures with a pull-out nozzle, and oversized Franke sinks. Spa-like bathrooms take design and comfort to a whole new level and combine a soothing palette of Statuario marble slab tiles with hexagon mosaic flooring, Duravit and Villeroy and Bosch tubs and sinks, custom walnut vanities with Carrara marble counters, Grohe fixtures, and oversized glass-enclosed walk-in showers. Primary bathrooms have oversized showers while secondary baths all offer sizable bathtubs and large format concrete tiles. The combination of materials, storage and design is second-to-none.

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Chelsea

WHERE:  155 West 18th Street #404

SIZE: 3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath

COST: $4,800,000

About:  This ultra-chic, south facing, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence offers an oversized living and entertaining area with a fully operable window wall that opens to overlook Chelsea's famous landmarked carriage houses.

The state-of-the-art kitchen includes Italian custom cabinetry by Poliform, Zimbabwe granite countertops, Miele appliances, and a hood that is vented to the exterior.

The expansive master suite includes a sitting area, large walk-in closet and overlooks the gardens, while the five-fixture, marble and limestone master bathroom features top-of-the-line fittings by WaterWorks.

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Introducing The Off The MRKT Open House Calendar

At Off The MRKT, we missed the life of New York City open houses, but luckily with appointments, you can find your next home during the weekend, or even the weekdays. While we have our weekend favorites, we want to spread love and help bring life back into New York City.

To solve this we created a calendar to showcase more listings! Looking for that exposure? Submit your open houses here! To be included in our calendar.

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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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Seaport

WHERE: 265 Water Street Apt. #4TH FL

SIZE: 1 Beds | 1 Baths

COST: $1,200,000

About: This unusual loft is about charm and possibilities. It's now vacant and was set up as a one bedroom, with a second interior bedroom, but that could change. All it needs is imagination. There are many original details; lovely maple floors, columns and beams. The living room is big and bright, with French doors and a new hot water heater and heating system. The maintenance includes gas for heat and cooking. Built in 1879, the building, as is common with its neighbors, does not have high ceilings, but other units have exposed the beams for a lovely effect. It's rare to find a property that allows you to use your imagination. The building is small and friendly, with a new key-locked elevator.

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Clinton Hill

WHERE: 936 Fulton Street Apt. 4A

SIZE: 1 Beds | 1 Baths

COST: $650,000

About: Looking for a sun-strewn condo in the clouds in prime Clinton Hill? Look no further as apartment 4A at 936 Fulton Street has arrived! This one bed/one bath loft-like condo adorned with stunning bamboo floors, oversized windows, modern kitchen, serene bedroom, and sparkling bath will take your breath away. As you enter this chic home, you will immediately be drawn to the skylight, which will drench your home with sun all day long. Working from home will be a breeze with a perfectly appointed home office adjacent to the sleek kitchen.

The kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, modern glass cabinets, built-in dining table, and in-unit washer and dryer. The open and airy living room has oversized south-facing windows and handsome bookshelves. The updated bathroom comes with a deep soaking tub and modern lighting. Finally make your way to a serenely sweet bedroom with yet another oversized window and spacious closet.

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Upper West Side

WHERE:  490 West End Avenue #4C

SIZE: 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath

COST: $2,200,000

About:  This stunning, classic 6 into 5 has been beautifully restored and renovated by renowned architect Gordon Kahn. While preserving the detail and grandeur only found in pre 1920's construction, this home was renovated perfectly to take maximize modern living. The entertaining areas radiate off a large square foyer. The East facing living room boasts an ornately framed antique mirror over the decorative fireplace, coved ceilings, picture railings and picture moldings.

The large dining room has painted original oak paneling and beautiful beamed ceilings. The adjacent new windowed eat-in kitchen has custom wood cabinets, statuary marble counters, a six-burner stove, great storage, a large eating area and a washer/dryer. In the bedroom wing there are two generously proportioned bedrooms, one with a new en-suite bathroom, and another serviced by a new hall bathroom that is also accessible to guests. This grand home features over 10' ceilings, hardwood floors, brand new windows, through wall air conditioning in some rooms and incredible prewar details. The apartment has been beautifully designed and decorated and is in perfect move in condition.

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Douglas Elliman Launches The Penthouse Collection at The Beekman Regent

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Sales Launch: Restored Pre-War Luxury Development Announced for Upper West Side

Developers Slate Property Group and BentallGreenOak are thrilled to announce the launch of The Marlow, a boutique, luxury condominium development located on Manhattan’s iconic Upper West Side. Designed by BKSK Architects and a model unit decorated by Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, Marlow will rise ten stories with 27 residences ranging from studios to four-bedroom penthouse duplexes. Located at 150 West 82nd Street, the beautifully restored pre-war building offers residents convenient access to some of the gems of the Upper West Side, including walkability to Central Park, top-of-the-line restaurants, cafes, music venues, landmarks and more. CORE, the leading boutique real estate brokerage firm in New York City, will be the exclusive sales team for the project.

“We are thrilled to launch Marlow and bring this incredible product to market,” said Martin Nussbaum, Slate Property Group. “Marlow will provide residents with a secluded haven that aligns perfectly with the intimate nature of the Upper West Side, paired with an elegant vernacular expected of our city.”

Marlow’s 27 luxury residences will offer a wide range of sizes and floorplans and will feature herringbone wood flooring throughout the kitchen, living and dining rooms, with five inch plank oak wood flooring throughout the hallways and bedrooms. Each unit will offer pre-war beamed ceilings up to nine feet with Windsor Pinnacle series double-hung windows, abundant storage and walk-in closets throughout and a stacked Miele washer and dryer. The elegantly designed kitchens offer Miele appliances, custom stained matte white oak cabinetry with lacquered white bronze detailing, specialty etched glass backsplash in a satin finish and Kohler brushed brass faucets. Prices start in the high $600,000s.

 “The Marlow is an incredibly sophisticated and timeless project,” said Shaun Osher, founder and CEO of CORE. “We have seen increased interest from buyers looking for such exclusivity, outdoor space and the convenience of a condo unit that has the feel of a single-family home, and Marlow encapsulates all of this while located in a prime neighborhood. We are confident and excited for the response from the market for this building.”

The boutique nature of Marlow coupled with the ideal location of the Upper West Side caters to a neighborly, outdoor-centric lifestyle. The development features an array of family-friendly and outdoor amenities including a 24-hour doorman, residents lounge with a kitchenette, a children’s playroom, gym equipped by Matrix USA, tranquil courtyard, landscaped rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city and a BBQ area, a laundry room with commercial size washer and dryer and storage units. The Upper West Side is an artistic, inviting neighborhood with an abundance of quiet streets and greenspace. Marlow is located just minutes away from exemplary New York City destinations, including Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, Riverside Park and more. 

“The Upper West Side is quintessentially New York,” said Julie Nelson, Partner at BKSK Architects, “and preserving existing buildings while reimaging the interiors for a modern buyer is the most sustainable way to approach new development. The special architectural details that existed at the Marlow are reflected in the careful design of each unique unit. The inclusion of hidden pantries off the kitchen, family-friendly room layouts, generous closets and a refined material palette will complement the inherently beautiful and historic neighborhood.”

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Our Favorite Listings For The Week

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 week. 

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260 Park Avenue, Penthouse J

Penthouse J is a stunning light-filled, 4,600-square-foot, four-bedroom triplex with soaring ceilings and an extraordinary roof terrace. The home is thoughtfully laid out with living/dining on the main entry level, sleeping quarters on the second level, and outdoor space on the third.

The main level's grand, open space, including a 50-foot high entry foyer with a massive skylight, is designed as the perfect canvas for an art collection anchored by a stone fireplace and oversized south-facing windows. A proper chef's kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel Gaggenau, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Bosch and Miele appliances. A full au-pair suite completes the floor with its own kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, and separate entrance allowing the option for an additional fifth bedroom.

One flight up the custom-built sculptural staircase, the south-facing master suite is complete with dual bathrooms and his-and-her custom closets, as well as a wet bar fridge and microwave. Down the hall is a den, two additional bedrooms, a full, double sink bathroom and laundry.

Crowning the home is the roof terrace with a weather-resistant entertainment system and Jacuzzi. Additional luxuries include a Kraus Hi-Tech custom designed Home Automation System including full audio/video control, visible and invisible speakers throughout, motorized Lutron Shades, all lighting as well as climate and security. Listed by Emily Beare of Core.

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205 West 57th Street, Apt 2CA/2DA

Heidi Solander for Sotheby’s International Realty

When only the best will do. Custom designed two full bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, dining room and formal foyer, hand created into a masterpiece, by the finest artisans and designers money can buy. A Chinoiserie gold hand-painted black laquer foyer welcomes you to this one of a kind home or pied a terre. French baked oak floors in a chevron pattern with custom borders throughout, are seen thru almost full height arched windows facing Billionaire's Row; West 57th Street. Ceilings are just under 13' and are crowned by coffered ceilings. All public rooms contain raised and fielded panels that add to the classic intricacy of the space. Doorways from the public rooms to the private suites are seamlessly integrated into the walls eliminating any protrusions.

The museum quality primary suite is clad in dark wool linen tweed with custom window seats overlooking city views with bright southern exposure. This bedroom suite is open to a calacatta gold bathroom with wainscoting, a pair of Louis XVI treillage bath vanities, a murano smoked glass chandlier and mahogany window shutters. The gold leaf walls are handpainted and houses a large soaking tub. Both the separate shower room and water closet are curb less thereby creating greater freedom of movement and additional visual spaciousness.

Listed by: Ellen Kapit, Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage

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212 Fifth Avenue, Apartment #8A

Located at 212 Fifth Avenue, one of the City's premier luxury condominiums, this over 3000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers spectacular views perched right over Madison Square Park.

 The gracious, marble floored gallery leads you into the home. There are great art walls in the gracious entry, which leads into the grand living room and dining room. Measuring at over 35 feet long with windows on 2 sides and views of Madison Square Park, this space is chic and unique with soaring 11 foot ceilings and giant windows. The dining part of the room has two floor to ceiling temperature controlled wine closets, perfect for Oenophiles. The adjacent open eat-in chef's kitchen boasts Calcutta marble countertops, milled wood cabinets, and Gaggenau appliances with a vented stove.

The tucked away primary suite boasts a large bedroom overlooking the Park and a spacious walk-in closet. The absolutely gorgeous, 19 foot long primary bathroom features a separate rain shower and soaking tub, radiant-heated Thassos stone floors, fluted Carrara marble walls, and Waterworks fixtures. Both of the sizable second and third bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and generous closet space. The apartment also has newly installed solid hardwood floors, a beautiful powder bath off the foyer, great closets, a washer/dryer, and fabulous pre-war details. This apartment also includes a separate storage closet on the same floor!

Designed by Schwartz and Gross in the neo gothic tradition and built in 1913 originally as a manufacturing building, 212 Fifth Avenue was recently converted to a luxury condominium with 2-4 bedroom homes. This full service building offers top tier amenities including a 24 hour doorman and concierge. Additionally, there is a Jay Wright designed fitness center and yoga studio, children's playroom, game room, screening room, board room, catering kitchen, and cold storage for deliveries. Located on the northwest corner of Madison Square Park, the building is nearby to public transportation, and a bevy of stylish shops and amazing restaurants.

The residence is listed at $10,900,000 and is represented by Lisa K. Lippman and Gerard “Scott” Moore of Brown Harris Stevens.

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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. 

Have a listing you think should be featured? Submit your open house or contact us to tell us more!

Bedford-Stuyvesant

WHERE: 473 Lafayette Avenue

SIZE: 5 Beds | 5 Baths

COST: $2,395,000

About: As soon as you enter the parlor floor you are greeted with warm walnut stained 5’’ white oak flooring, high ceilings, a cozy fireplace and an open floor-through layout perfect for entertaining. An expansive living, dining & kitchen quarters have distinct proportions drenched with top of the line finishes, highlighted by a custom chef’s kitchen. German Leicht kitchen cabinetry is blended with a six-burner range, paneled Bosch dishwasher, built-in over/microwave, wine fridge & Quartz waterfall island. Your eat-in-kitchen overlooks your garden area as a formal dining area and powder room at the center completes your parlor floor. Upstairs, you’ll find your bedroom oasis with three-bedrooms, two full bathrooms (one of them being an en-suite) and laundry closet on the third level.

The top floor is a jaw dropping primary suite consisting of the entire floor with massive walk-in-closets and a south facing spa-like windowed bathroom with a black and white themed tiled bathroom, deep soaking tub, rain shower, double vanities, a bidet and multiple skylights making for a sun-splashed zen atmosphere. The garden level consist of a full floor 1 bedroom apartment currently duplexed with the finished basement and has access to the backyard space. The finished basement can easily be privatized for the main owner’s unit while still earning a substantial amount of rental income from the garden level one bedroom. Additional features in the home includes brand new mechanicals, oversized Pella windows, 5-zone central heating/cooling with upgraded filtration, security cameras & speakers.

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Greenwich Village

WHERE: 63 East 9th Street #7P

SIZE: 2 Beds | 1 Baths

COST: $1,200,000

About: Enter Apartment 7P and bask in the southern light with open downtown city views. The graciously proportioned space allows for various configurations, including a home office or 2nd bedroom, while leaving ample space for dining. The island kitchen is perfect for entertaining with its Corian counter-tops, walnut-style cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. The master bedroom can accommodate a king-size bed and has two generous outfitted closets.

The bathroom has been updated with a new vanity, chrome-finished fixtures and white subway-tiled walls. Apartment 7P comes equipped with ample closets, designer light fixtures, hardwood floors, through-the-wall air conditioning, and direct southern views from every room overlooking bucolic 9th Street. The Randall House is an established Greenwich Village Cond-op (co-op with more flexible condo-like rules). Attributes include full-time doormen, live-in super, impeccable staff, laundry on every floor, no board interview, superb financials, bike and general storage, and garage. Subletting is permitted two out of every five years with no pre-residency requirement. Parents may buy with, for, or guarantee obligations of, children. Located in the center of the Greenwich Village allows for easy access to nearby transportion, fine dining, and beloved Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Citarella, Agata & Valentina are all nearby.

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Battery Park

WHERE:  21 South End Ave, Apt 208

SIZE: 2 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath

COST: $2,200,000

About:  Located in one of Battery Park City’s premier condo buildings, this stunning renovated two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath duplex has spectacular and unobstructed Hudson River and Statue of Liberty views as its backdrop.

Upon entering the foyer, you are welcomed into an expansive and sun-drenched open-concept living and dining room. This home offers both stunning south and west views overlooking the Esplanade and Hudson River. The oversized windows maximize the sense of space and provide natural light throughout the day, making the home feel bright and open. The sunsets are remarkable from every room in the house!

This home features generously proportioned living spaces, hardwood flooring throughout, spacious closets, and a full-size washer/dryer. The eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, modern cabinets, beautiful subway tile backsplash, and south-facing views.

A beautiful staircase leads up to the second level. This floor has two generously sized bedrooms, two full-size baths, and a separate space that is perfect for a home office and work-out space (currently fits a desk and a Peloton). The primary suite is an oasis, with wall-to-wall south and west-facing windows, custom closets, and an en-suite bathroom featuring marble tiles, a dual vanity, and a rain shower.

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Bloom on Forty Fifth Launches Sales

 Xin Development Group International, Inc. in conjunction with Kuafu Properties, as the development manager, announces the launch of sales for Hell’s Kitchen’s newest condominium, Bloom on Forty Fifth (Bloom). Located on the full blockfront between West 44th and 45th Street on 10th Avenue, the modernist-inspired eight-story development features 92 residences, ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. Sales are being led by Compass Development Marketing Group and David Chang.

“Our goal was to construct a building with New Yorkers in mind and create custom, one-of-a-kind experiences,” said Peter Amato, Managing Director of USA Operations, Xinyuan Real Estate. “Bloom’s sophisticated amenities and emphasis on green spaces bring serenity to everyday living for our future residents.”

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Designed by the award-winning Marvel Architects, Bloom on Forty Fifth is an urban oasis centrally located between Hudson River Park’s beautifully landscaped waterfront greenspaces and Midtown’s high-rises, featuring an approximately 8,000 square foot park-like elevated terrace that is set between the north and south residential towers. The open-air courtyard is beautifully landscaped with a variety of plants and full-size trees, including three honey locust trees, along with various seating areas – the perfect environment for either social distanced entertaining or private relaxation. The courtyard also features skylights that shed an abundance of natural light into the lobby.

Bloom on Forty Fifth brings a natural and contextual aesthetic to the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, with a light façade made of glass, steel, and reinforced concrete. Similarly, within the residences, natural stones and woods were chosen to bring nature into each home – such as Colonial Silver marble backsplashes and warm-toned wide-planked oak flooring. With thoughtfully designed floorplans, Marvel Architects designed light-filled north-, south-, east- and west-facing residences, with select homes featuring private outdoor space. Bloom’s double-glazed, oversized windows invite an abundance of natural light throughout the interiors and offer energy efficiency.

The open-plan kitchens feature integrated Miele appliances, custom white-washed oak cabinetry, and Caesarstone countertops. Most kitchens are designed with a central prep-island or a wrap-around breakfast bar and dining alcove. The elegant master bathrooms have been designed with glass tile mosaic flooring, a custom white-washed oak vanity, and a walk-in shower or soaking tub with shower, both enclosed within Danube marble walls. “Bloom on Forty Fifth offers buyers a unique opportunity to own in Manhattan’s new West Side in a low-rise building that features incredible views of old and new architecture,” said David Chang, the Sales Director at Compass DMG.

Pricing for studios start at $750,000, one bedrooms at $892,500, two bedrooms at $1,695.750, and three bedrooms at 2,875,000.

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1st Look Inside Upper East Side's Newly-Finished Tallest Tower

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There’s a new tallest tower in the Upper East Side, located at 180 East 88th Street, DDG's latest masterpiece and the tallest residential building on the Upper East Side north of 72nd Street.

One of the most exciting features about 180e88 is its extensive selection of amenities, unprecedented on the Upper East Side and for residential buildings of this intimate scale. The remarkable spaces have just opened and have been designed by Hadas Dembo of Mise en Scene Design, who also designed a collection of stunning model residences throughout the building. Spanning eight floors, the amenities include a half-court indoor basketball court and partial indoor soccer pitch, wine room, game room, fitness center and yoga studio, residents' lounge and an imaginative children's playroom. The elegant spaces are as thoughtful and elegant as 180e88's distinguished homes.
Designed by DDG and inspired by the boom in high-rise masonry construction in New York in the early 20th century, 180 East 88th Street pays homage to the lost art of traditional craftsmanship and features iconic arches and a striking hand-laid brick façade made of nearly 600,000 handmade bricks by Denmark’s master brickworks Petersen Tegl. The development is home to 47 half- and full-floor residences. Closings are underway and immediate occupancy is available.

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