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Read MoreWhere Developers Are Looking In NYC
According to a recent analysis by Localize.city, New York City’s residential development boom is rippling outward, up into the Bronx, further east into Brooklyn and deeper into pockets of Queens.
While Long Island City continues its furious pace of construction and remains the No. 1 area for new units with approved permits over the past 12 months, East New York came in second. The South Bronx neighborhood of Melrose placed third.
Bedford-Stuyvesant, where there are a lot of lower-rise buildings under construction, and the Financial District, where a handful of large skyscrapers are in the works, were next on the list.
This analysis pinpoints the neighborhoods expected to see an uptick in new apartments starting to open in 2021 and beyond. Many of the neighborhoods on the upswing have zoning that allows for greater density and incentives to build affordable housing.
“The Bronx is rising,” Localize.city data scientist Israel Schwartz noted. “Overall, neighborhoods in the Bronx are seeing a greater share of large-scale development than in previous years.”
The Localize.city data science team aggregated, decoded and analyzed tens of thousands of building applications for new residential buildings with four or more units residential from the NYC Department of Buildings’ database from January 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018.
For more information read the full report here.
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How To Observe Your Bodily Health Over Time
Unfortunately (and very much fortunately,) none of us are vampires, not even the cool kind spoken of in young adult fiction. By this we mean that none of us are immortal, and separate from every mallady known to man. That’s somewhat of a blessing of course. It keeps us human and normal, and nowhere near as terrifying as a creature that hangs upside down. However, that also means we need to pay close attention to our bodies, and ensure that we’re keeping on top of health issues as they arise. Sometimes a health issue may arise and take us completely by surprise. Sometimes a slow march of difficulty may rear its head, and we may have more time to adapt to these issues than we initially thought.
Adapting a few checks here or there can certainly help. The earlier you catch something, the better your chances are of coming to a better medical solution. Not only that, but you may be inclined to put together better solutions to prevent issues from occuring again, if the problem has been caused by habits you are used to.
Consider the following:
Body Checks
Getting into a few wise and reliable habits can help you take care of your body tremendously well over time. We all know the drill. Gently observing your breasts or testicles can help you find any lumps that may signify the onset of cancer. Remember, both men and women can gain breast cancer. Most people will not find anything, but the one person who finds something early may save their live thanks to this practice. It just takes a little time to do each morning so loing as you know what you’re looking for.
However, these are only two of the most obvious issues. If you feel something coming on and you’re not quite sure of its nature, there are a few tests you can do. Let’s say you wake up with a dull pain in your shoulder. It might mean you have a damaged or sore rotator cuff, or you simply moved strangely and quickly in your sleep or during work the previous day. It might be a sign of many more things you should worry about, and even more things you shouldn’t. You can always try to test the mobility, consider replicating the pain you felt if possible to know how and when it happens, observe the bare skin in the mirror, and perhaps see if it’s responsive to painkillers. Reflecting on how the pain feels can help you describe it to a professional, and writing down any changes in oits nature during the course of the day can inform a professional appropriately.
Body checks, a list of which you can determine for yourself, help you gather information about an issue. If you’re not sure what steps you should take, consider visiting a Doctor, particularly if the issue persists or impedes in your daily function. A blocked, stuffed or overly painful nose might not just be the sign of a cold, it could mean you need sinus surgery. A continual headache may not mean you overdid listening to music too loud last night, but another more pressing need. Without the intention of checking, or trying to find the source of an issue, you’ll never be rid of it.
Social
It pays to be social. We’re not talking about the partying kind, but the ‘keeping people around you that you trust’ kind of socializing. This is because when in a connecting relationship like this, you can look out for another person, and they can look after you. You may inform one another that your skin color is looking mighty pale recently, or that you’ve noticed they’ve been coughing deeply more than usual lately. Sometimes listening to others assessments of how we look and behave can be more reliable than our own perspective, because we cannot see ourselves in the third person. Pay attention to their opinion. It could settle you or alert you to something worth taking care of.
Energy
Your energy levels are such a large indicator of your overall health that it pays to keep a close eye on it. Seasonal depression and tiredness are both pretty normal phenomena, but it can really pay to consider just how tired you are, especially if active, eating well and getting more than enough sleep. Low energy may show an immune system under stress, an illness taking hold, or perhaps something more sinister. Always consider how your body is functioning and how you might adapt it. The issue could be something small such as minding you have a mini-allergy to cheese, or perhaps something larger such as onset MS. With your observation correctly utilized, you can find a solution as soon as possible.
With these tips, observing your bodily health over time is sure to be possible, and may prevent a difficult circumstance from catching you unaware.
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Justin Davidson Scouts Iconic New York Landmarks from 277 Fifth Avenue
Justin Davidson, PhD, Pulitzer Prize winning architecture critic from New York Magazine, led over 90 guests through an architectural journey of New York City 55 stories in the air at 277 Fifth Avenue last Thursday, September 13th.
Carlo Romero & Kristen Jordan
Over 90 brokers and NYC photographers attended to catch a peek at the unique program which highlighted anecdotes and back stories on both iconic and little-known buildings across the city.
Davidson framed out birdseye views that can be seen from the full-floor penthouse, like Cass Gilbert’s Art Deco Met Life New York Life Building, the iconic Flatiron Building, Ellis Island and the nearby Empire State Building.
Guests enjoyed live music by Sterling Quartet, an electric string band that performed eclectic covers, refreshments from Blankslate Tea and catering by Mangia. 277 Fifth Avenue is a striking, modern tower designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Rafael Viñoly and developed by Victor Group and Lendlease. Jeffrey Beers International is responsible for the interiors. Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is the exclusive sales and marketing agent.
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Walk Through 345 East 81st St. 12B
This week we are taking a virtual look through 345 East 81st St. #12B a 2-bedroom/2-bathroom Upper East Side home with Southern and Eastern Exposures featuring an oversized living room, a dining alcove, an elegantly renovated granite kitchen. Currently listed at $1,499,000.
Read MoreNot To Miss Caffe Torino The Coolest New Hour Hour
No need to venture across the Atlantic to experience Italian drinking culture: New Yorkers will be at the coolest new happy hour right inside The Mondrian this Friday, September 28th from 5:30PM – 8:30PM for the launch of Caffe Torino, an aperitivo hour featuring their new cocktail, the Martini & Rossi Nassau Negroni.
Caffe Torino at The Mondrian emblemizes the relaxed drinking style of pre-war Italy; a world once lost now finding new life in modern iterations of the classic Italian aperitivo hour, for which the original Caffe Torino was so well known.
In Good Company bartender Will Benedetto will be showing off his new creation, which features Martini & Rossi’s recently debuted line of Riserva Speciale Bitter. The ingredients of the elevated Nassau Negroni—including Bacardi 4 Year Aged Rum, Marsala-infused Martini & Rosso Vermouth, and a torched pineapple wedge garnish—highlight the aromatic herbal and floral notes of the bitters, creating a new twist on the classic Negroni.
A second Caffe Torino aperitivo hour will be happening at the Mondrian on October 12th for those who can’t make it this week.
Not able to make either, make it at home with the recipe below.
NASSAU NEGRONI RECIPE
1.25 oz of Bacardi 4 year
.75 oz of Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter
.75 Marsala Infused Martini Rosso Vermouth
Stir ingredients together and serve in a rocks glass on the rocks.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge torched to order.
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How To Make The Most Of A Layover
When you’re booking travel, you may not always be able to make the plans that you want. In an ideal world, you’d be able to get quick, convenient, and cost-effective direct flights to wherever it is that you want to go. But that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes, there’s isn’t a direct flight. Or it’s not on the day or you. Or the time you want. Or the direct flights are double the price! So sometimes, you’re forced to take the layover option. Now, so people don’t mind that. But sometimes, having a layover can be boring, tiring, and stressful - especially if you then get delays! So, if you have an autumn break with a layover coming up, here’s how to make the most of it.
1. Get The Timing Right
So the very first thing you can do here, is to make sure that you have the best possible layover times. Sometimes, you will need to get a slightly annoying first flight in order to get this to work out. But, it's better to have your layover at a good time compared to a more suitable first flight. So as you’re starting to look at flight times, just try to be a bit more conscious of the times that you’re going to need to wait.
2. Get A Hotel Close-by
Another good tip is to look for a hotel during your layover if you can. Sometimes, this isn’t possible. But if you do have quite a few hours and you’d like to get some sleep in, find something like the hotel near Chicago O’Hare Airport or wherever you’re going. That way, you could get your layover for the night time, sleep it out, then head out and get your next flight. Easy peasy!
3. Research The Airport Resources Beforehand
If you’ve only got a couple of hours, then you may want to just make use of the time you have in the airport. So take a look at the facilities before you get there. You may find that there’s a really nice restaurant or a shopping area that you can explore and kill time with to minimize your boredom.
4. Make Use Of The Lounge
Another really great idea is to use the airport lounges! If you’ve got a few hours, it’s better to spend them in a little more comfort than it is laying around the airport. Utilizing Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be an excellent strategy to gain access to airport lounges, providing a more comfortable and enjoyable experience during layovers or waiting periods between flights.
5. Book A Longer Stop
Or, if you really want to make more use of the layover, then why not just book a flight to the one location first, spend a day there, and then head off? If you know that you have to stop off, then extending it can be a great idea. Not only does it give you more time to have a break, but you get to take in another area in your break too. So this can feel like a bit of a treat when you’d usually dread having to layover.
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Read MoreThe Most Indulgently Beautiful Places To Live
You’ve worked hard. You’ve taken the risks to develop your business. You’ve managed to get to the top of your industry. You’ve made investments that make sense and are now reaping the rewards. You have come into funding through your own effort, or perhaps good sense and circumstance. In any case, you deserve to enjoy your funding through a wonderful living situation. Anchoring yourself somewhere beautiful is one thing, but some of the most beautiful places in the world? Why on earth not?
But first, you need to know where the most beautiful places to live are. You needn’t be a millionaire to live in some of the following locations, but there’s no doubt that the following locations emphasize quality, beautiful societies, and a demographic makeup of pure intrigue and gorgeous historical merit.
Consider the following places in our home buying guide:
Bahamas
The Bahamas are known for not only the pristine and idealized geography, the gorgeous, crystal clear water and the white gold beaches, but also a perfect sense of spacial design, allowing Bahamas real estate to take on a luxury feeling while also offering enough access to well-meaning tourists. The balance of tourism trade and residential comfort is perfected in the Bahamas, and living here could truly be considered one of the most beautiful places to relax on Earth.
People enjoy coming here to escape the heavy bustle of the inner-city and once again get an appreciation for the beauty of sunny environments, wonderful culture and perhaps the most down to earth people they can encounter. There’s a reason why when asked their intent after hypothetically winning the lottery, most people will tell you they’d lay back in a chair sipping a margherita, lost in the Bahamas with nothing but their surroundings to support them. That sounds pretty amazing to us.
Paris
The city of love is known by that moniker for a recent, a real palpable feeling of romance floods the city streets here. But why is that? Is it because people are too loose and expressive here with one another, when really they should be a little more considerate of the people near them? Of course not. Paris, the hub of all Francehood, is known for its dilligent apprecation for the arts, and the care of its creative community. Sensational food, historical preservation, artistic enterprise, theatre, dance, film, all of it lends itself to a feeling of observation and representation, of appreciation and care. How could that not be romantic? Renting an apartment in the hub of the city, or perhaps purchasing a gorgeous home on the outskirts not only gives you access to a wonderful and routinely cherished location, but helps you thrive in the heart of this community, impress a lover throughout any stage of the relationship, and celebrate life in a manner that is seemingly only accessible by that secret French beauty.
These two places can provide you with internal and external beauty, a sense of real comfort and a gorgeous, neverending cycle of activities to take part in. With this in mind, you’re sure to enjoy your new surroundings completely.
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Inside A Spooky (Or perhaps average) Dinner With The Hadids
To mark the end of the New York collections, director Bardia Zeinali and fashion editor Jorden Bickham invited the Hadid Family, Yolanda, Gigi, Bella, and Anwar to enjoy a small dinner wearing some of the chicest looks from the week. Then the spooky stuff happened.
Directed by Bardia Zeinali Fashion Editor: Jorden Bickham
Douglas Elliman Kicks Off NYFW with YRB Magazine
On Tuesday, September 5th, YRB Magazine partnered with Douglas Elliman to celebrate the kickoff of New York Fashion Week with their “FASHION’S NIGHT IN” event hosted by best-selling author, Christopher Petkanas.
The private event took place 41 floors above the heart of Midtown Manhattan in a duplex penthouse at 135 West 52nd Street, currently on the market for $13.25M with The Jacky Teplitzky Team at Douglas Elliman.
Julio Izquierdo, John Nubian, Maria Kreutzerova, Chris Collie, Adrian Radomski
Guests were treated to special fusion menu prepared by Chef Lioness with drinks provided by Soto Sake and BKLYN Blue and complimentary shoe shines by The ShoeShine Guild. The space was filled with beautiful artwork by Morgan Everhart.
Special guests included shoe designer Vanessa Noel, Chrysa Chin of NBA Players Association, actress and recording artist Kreesha Turner, Rick Jefferson of CBS News, pop opera singer Charisse Mills, Jeremy L. Carver of FOX’s Empire, singer LeA Robinson, comedian Travque, musical artist H.I.M. and author Barry Michael Cooper. Douglas Elliman agents Adrian Radomski, Maria Kreutzerova, Julio Izquierdo and Jordan Shea were also in attendance.
Photos courtesy of Johan Ringenbach
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5 Ways To Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month
For all bourbon drinkers out there, September is a month you’ll be enjoying – it’s National Bourbon Heritage Month. To celebrate the holiday we’ve rounded up some ways to enjoy bourbon wether it’s at your favorite restaurant or in the comforts of your own home.
Where To Drink
For those of you in New York and not able to make it to Kentucky we found some of the best bourbon based drinks you can have this month, or after any work day.
Makers Mark bourbon, homemade strawberry simple syrup, dashes of dark chocolate bitters, then stir and pour over Ice, garnish with candy strawberry.
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, Courtesy of LAVO New York
Bulleit Bourbon, Montenegro, Carpano Antica
BLACK TIE WHITE NOISE, Courtesy of Beauty & Essex
Bulleit Bourbon, Port Charlotte Scotch, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon, activated charcoal
THE SWEET RELEASE, Courtesy of VANDAL New York
Bulleit Bourbon / Jägermeister / lemongrass simple / peach bitters
What To Drink At Home
Stillhouse Spirits Co., renowned for its stainless steel can and award-winning whiskey, launched Stillhouse Black Bourbon, the first ever bourbon rested and mellowed in roasted small batch coffee beans, earlier this year. It’s the perfect versatile bourbon to have as your go-to through the month of September as you take advantage of all the outdoor activities you can before the weather gets cooler, perfect for Fall weekend getaways.
Black Bourbon Smash
2 oz - Stillhouse Black Bourbon
¾ oz - Fresh Lemon Juice
¾ oz - Simple Syrup Mint Leaves
Directions: Combine fresh lemon juice and simple syrup in a collins glass. Muddle mint leaves. Add bourbon and crushed ice, stir. Garnish with mint.
Black and Gold
2 oz - Stillhouse Black Bourbon
¾ oz - Fresh Lemon Juice
¾ oz - Honey Syrup
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with lemon.
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Chandon To Unveil New Holiday Bottles
Tis’ the season to start planning your holiday parties or coming up with some great gift ideas. Add the perfect conversation starter and kitchen flair to your party or friend’s home with this limited edition Chandon holiday bottle design.
Chandon California has teamed up with Baublebar, an accessory brand, to help created their second annual, beautiful limited edition holiday bottles.
The Chandon Holiday Collection features both a Brut and Rosé bottle inspired by Baublebar’s statement-making style and glamor. You can pick up your own beautiful holiday bottle starting September 24th as that is when the holiday bottles are set to launch.
Baublebar also created a limited edition #ChandonSquad necklace to celebrate their collaboration as it features Chandon’s signature shooting star logo.
Chandon’s holiday collection is a representation of collaboration between two brands with female leaders that bring the sparkle and shine into everyone’s lives in an accessible way. For Chandon California, their female leader is their Head Winemaker Pauline Lhote. For Baublebar, their female leaders are their founders Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky. Chandon has a long history of working with strong, inspirational female entrepreneurs, and feels Baublebar is a perfect fit and welcomed additional to their #ChandonSquad.
By Shaunna Redman
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