Patrick W. Smith Joins Corcoran

Patrick W. Smith

The Corcoran Group has announced that Patrick W. Smith, a top-producing residential broker, has joined Corcoran. Pamela Liebman, Corcoran President and CEO, made the announcement.

Smith, who will be affiliated with the Corcoran Williamsburg and Madison Avenue offices, has sold more than $100 million of real estate throughout his career. A resident of Long Island City for over 10 years, Smith is a highly respected and noted expert on the Long Island City market. He is widely recognized for his self-published Long Island City market reports.

In addition to his extensive background in real estate research and analysis, Smith spent several years as an Executive Vice President for a leading real estate consultancy specializing in new development marketing and leasing. His experience also includes five years of overseeing new development condominium sales in Long Island City and Manhattan for Brown Harris Stevens Project Marketing. Prior to joining Corcoran, Smith oversaw operations for Stribling & Associates in Long Island City.

According to Pamela Liebman, “We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to Corcoran. He has a remarkable resume as a highly successful broker, and as an expert on new development and the Long Island City market. Patrick is completely in sync with this very dynamic market and provides wonderful insights for his clients, for developers and for the business media who rely upon him as a valuable market resource. We are pleased Patrick has joined Corcoran, where I know he will achieve even greater success with the resources and power of the Corcoran brand behind him.”

Smith remarked on his move, “Corcoran has been an industry leader that I have long admired and I am honored to have the opportunity to join this powerhouse brokerage. I will now have access to the extraordinary support and tools that Corcoran offers, which will help expand my business, allow me to reach an entirely new level of success, and provide my clients with world-class service.”

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The Only 4 Hotels You Should Stay In Miami

 Tired of the cold and looking for a little getaway? Well look no further because in less than three hours you could be on a beach in Miami enjoying the rays and having the time of your life. Planning a trip can be a little stressful but don’t worry we got you covered, so all you have to do is remember to pack your bathing suit. Here’s a list of four of the most luxurious hotels that will make your trip one to remember.

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Faena Hotel Miami Beach

 This high-end hotel overlooks the gorgeous Miami Beach and is only two miles from the Miami Beach Golf Club and six miles from the birds and animals at Jungle Island zoo. Faena Hotel is “a place unlike any other” and is was one of Forbes top five star hotel within its first year of opening. As described by Alan Faena this hotel was created for “a new paradigm of the Miami lifestyle, one where design, refined hospitality, and culture converge.” Amenities include 3 polished restaurants, a pair of hip bars and an ornate cabaret theater, plus a chic spa, a beautifully decorated outdoor pool and a fitness room. Faena Hotel is for sure an experience worth the trip and it’s one of the coolest and most exclusive hotels in Miami.

Pelican Hotel Miami

The Pelican is the first hotel created by Italian fashion giant Renzo Rosso owner of Diesel. Located in the heart of the famous “Deco District” in Miami Beach, the Pelican is one of Miami’s finest hotels. The Pelican takes pride in their attention to detail which allows them to maintain the title of one of the greats. The Art Deco hotel has become a hit with the fashion, music and publishing set for its intriguing decor. Every one of the 29 rooms is completely different from the other which allows its guests to experience something different. Amenities include happy hour, free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and is pet-friendly. With its whimsical nature, the Pelican Hotel is a quirky, surreal, state-of-the-art hotel that is sure to bring the childish side out of everyone.

Washington Park Hotel

Located in the heart of South Beach just two blocks from Miami Beach's most pristine powder-sand beaches and a half mile from Lincoln Road and the SoFi District, the Washington Park Hotel is a collection of four landmarked Art Deco hotels. The Washington Park Hotel is a hotel reimagined and is respectfully updated with a modern design sensibility and a unified boutique hotel concept. Amenities include a pool, hot yoga, a fitness center, access to the TUK TUK (shuttle), and martone bikes to explore the island. Washington Park Hotel is much more than just a hotel but strives for it to be more of place to interact with people and have a space of connections between people. “Our guests are individuals with unique needs, but we see more than that; we see an evolving community of thinkers and doers, of people choosing to explore life fully.”

The Standard Spa

Miami can be quite the party scene and if you aren’t really a party-goer than, The Standard Spa Hotel is a perfect fit for a relaxing getaway. The Standard Spa reimagines the modern spa experience and believes that every guest should go home feeling better, calmer and more grounded…”the ideal cure for this topsy-turvy world.” The Standard is a hydrotherapy paradise, complimentary to hotel guests, there’s a Turkish-style hammam, aroma steam room, Roman waterfall hot tub, Finnish sauna, arctic plunge, treatment baths, mud lounge, and an infinity pool. Last, but not least, guests are invited to partake in treatments from experts specializing in everything from nails and skincare to massage and acupuncture. Sounds like the perfect escape.

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