Inside The Americana: Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island Books Signing

This past Sunday Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon of Douglas Elliman, hosted Kyle Marshall for the book signing of his new book Americana: Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island, at 30 Smith Lane in Nissequogue.

The book is described as being set between the sound and the sea, Long Island is home to some of America's most intriguing country houses. This book highlights the best examples, telling the story of each through outstanding contemporary color photography. The dwellings, which began as 17th-century homesteads and 18th-century, high-style plantation manor houses, embody centuries of ownership and building activity―an aesthetic evolution shaped by both Dutch and English colonial influences and proximity to the cultural crossroads of Long Island Sound and New York City.

Mayor Richard Smith; Tom Postilio of Douglas Elliman; singer and American Songbook Ambassador, Michael Feinstein; Mickey Conlon of Douglas Elliman and Kyle Marshall, author of the "Americana: Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island" book.

These many-layered homes, both large and small, have anchored successive generations engaged in living well amid evolving American taste, each generation expanding, altering, and redefining them in accordance with popular trends and personal eccentricities. Representing the best of maverick Americana, their charmed interiors exude warmth, comfort, and familiarity and contain wonderful old objects and materials that will satiate all who hunger for old houses.

The newly listed $2.495 million 19-acre waterfront estate that hosted the signing dates back to 1687. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the home most recently of former Smithtown mayor and Smithtown-founder descendent Malcolm Smith, Jr. still has the walk-in fireplaces from 1687 and many historical details still intact.

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Quiet Enjoyment: About A Co-Op Closing Gone Hilariously Wrong

Sadia Rahman

Set in New York City, Quiet Enjoyment is about a junior manager Merry Cudlip’s first co-op closing that goes horribly wrong. Richard Curtis, award-winning author, writes a play around a closing on a multi-million dollar Manhattan co-op that ex-husband Peter Chasen is turning over to his ex-wife Juliana as part of a harsh divorce settlement.

When he arrives to turn his $5 million co-op over he brings his girlfriend Karma along to make sure Juliana does not screw him out of anything else. A story that follows a woman trying her best to run her first closing and do everything she can to prevent it from spinning into oblivion. With so many things going wrong her boss is getting more upset, and one more thing: Peter doesn’t have enough money to cover the closing costs.

Directed by Marcus Gualberto and written by Richard Curtis this play is a combination of humor and satire that will have you on the edge of your seat laughing.

"Richard Curtis's unique sense of humor and wit turns the mundane into the hilarious." - Mara Lieberman, Executive Artistic Director, Bated Breath Theatre Company  

Opening Night: October 19 at 7 PM

Closing Night: November 3rd

Location: Playroom theater 151 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036, 8th Fl.

Schedule: Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 7 PM, Sundays at 7 PM

Special Performances: Thurs 10/24 & Mon 10/28

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New to NYC? These Tips Will Help You Survive Your Daily Commute

If you just moved to New York City, you're in for the experience of a lifetime. It's a new, exciting place to be in and you're ready to get started. But even veteran NYC residents can have trouble with their daily commute. What's a new resident to do?

Keep reading to see some must-have tips for surviving your new NYC commute.

If You're Driving...

Know the Risks of Driving in NYC

You might be thinking that other places are just as dangerous as NYC when it comes to driving. In fact, Texas currently leads the nation in car accident-related deaths with one crash reported almost every 60 seconds. However, stop to consider that, in a fraction of that space, NYC still sees almost 230,000 car accidents per year. That's almost half of car accidents (~600,000) reported across the entire state of Texas in a given year.

Watch Out for Pedestrians

As of 2017, there were about 8.6 million people living in NYC. That's more than double the number of people living in LA that same year. Now consider that many of these people will walk to their destinations. When you're driving, it's incredibly important to make sure you keep an eye out for pedestrians. Jaywalking is common and with so many people on the streets at any given time, your vigilance is of the utmost importance.

If You Use Public Transportation...

Check Your Subway Seat

There is nothing worse than getting off of the subway only to realize you've left something on your seat as the railcar lights fade into the distance. Smartphones might be incredibly common -- almost 400 iPhones are sold every minute -- but that doesn't make them any less vital in our daily lives. So before you exit the subway car, make sure you check your seat!

Utilize Navigation Apps

Whether you're an NYC veteran or you've just arrived in the Big Apple, there's no shame in using a navigation app. In fact, multiple apps are designed specifically to help you navigate public transportation. Apps like Exit Strategy can help you navigate the subway system, while others like CabSense can direct you to the best corner to hail a cab from.

Keep Your Hands Clean

Subways are home to millions of commuters every day. With that many people using the same subway cars day in and day out, it's practically set in stone that you'll get sick if you're not careful. You don't want to end up with a respiratory infection or a nasty cough. And those are just two of the most common illnesses diagnosed at urgent care centers annually. In order to avoid coming down with something nasty, make sure to carry a bottle of hand sanitizer with you and to use it after you've been on public transportation. Washing your hands frequently and taking immune boosters can also help you out.

If You Walk...

Be Prepared for Any Weather

Even if you're only walking for part of your commute, it's important to be prepared. The weather can change in an instant, and there's nothing worse than walking into a monsoon without an umbrella. Fortunately, it's easy to carry an umbrella or a heavier jacket with you. It may also be worth investing in a pair of watertight shoes for those days when it unexpectedly rains or snows.

Use Crosswalks With Caution

Crosswalk signs are the law of the land when it comes to walking the streets of NYC. You might be tempted to cross the street before a crosswalk sign turns green, but you need to resist that urge. Crosswalk signs are designed to keep pedestrians safe, so pay close attention to them.

Find Good Sneakers

There's hardly anything more useful than a great pair of sneakers when you need to walk around NYC. Those heels or loafers you bought might look great, but nobody is going to be impressed when you sprain your ankle or hurt your feet walking to work in them. A high-quality pair of sneakers will help protect your feet and keep your good shoes looking that way.

New York City is an amazing place filled with different cultures, amazing food, and a whole lot of people just like you. Considering that almost 37% of people have never left their hometown, moving to the Big Apple is a big step! You should be proud. And with these travel tips, you'll have no problem getting around in style.

AD100 and Elle Decor A-List Designer, Shawn Henderson, Lists West Village Home

For those of you looking for a home already designed by one of the countries top Interior Designers, you are now in luck as AD 100/Elle Decor A-List Designer Shawn Henderson just listed his West Village home. Currently listed at 791 Greenwich Street, Unit 3 the home is a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath currently asking for $1,600,000.

A mint-condition West Village residence in an intimate pre-war cooperative. Just one short flight up to find this bright and spacious loft-like space where you will be struck by its scale, charm, and style. The entire apartment was painstakingly renovated by the owner, acclaimed designer Shawn Henderson.

The layout is truly ideal for both comfortable living and entertaining. The living, dining room and kitchen are open creating a loft-like feeling combined with the charm that is unmistakably West Village. Reclaimed wood beams and pockets of exposed brick are adorned throughout the apartment and there is a restored decorative fireplace centering the living room. The original pine floors from 1875 have been perfectly restored and custom shudders added to all the windows.

There is an abundance of light through the oversized western facing windows with treetop views of beautiful Greenwich street. The windowed kitchen features honed royal Danby marble counters, a Wolf duel range oven, Liebherr refrigerator, Miele dishwasher as well as a mixture of satin black aluminum, stainless steel, and grey oak custom cabinetry.

The Master Bedroom has floor-to-ceiling custom closets and there is a massive walk-in dressing room all outfitted with custom cabinetry. The windowed, master bath is outfitted with Waterworks tiling, heated terrazzo floors, unlacquered brass fixtures, a custom-built vanity, and an oversized walk-in rain shower. There is central air and a washer dryer for your comfort and convenience.

Michael J. Franco of Compass Real Estate is the Listing Agent

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Brooklyn Condo Quay Tower Unveils Completed Amenities

Quay Tower, has just unveiled its spectacular collection of amenities designed by AD100 Designer Marmol Radziner. The building is rapidly approaching completion, and the intricately crafted spaces seamlessly evoke the condominium's singular location alongside the iconic Brooklyn Bridge Park.

“The completion of the amenities at Quay Tower is the latest milestone for this game-changing project,” said Robert Levine, President and CEO of RAL Companies. “This is the only condominium of its kind in the highly desirable Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, and the building’s thoughtfully curated amenities were intentionally designed for spectacular relaxation and entertainment experiences. As a testament, we opted to dedicate a significant portion of the valuable rooftop square footage, usually exclusively reserved for penthouses, to two communal rooftop amenity spaces for everyone to enjoy the outstanding views.”

Most notable about the high-design amenity oasis at Quay Tower is the intentionality of design and orientation. A perfect example, the design and development teams opted to dedicate significant top-floor square footage - the very same as the record-setting penthouse! - to two expansive indoor/outdoor amenity lounges. Sleekly designed, the north-facing Sunset Lounge is surrounded by city and river views while the south-facing Sky Cabana offers unprecedented vistas of the harbor and beyond.  

Indoors, Marmol Radziner's commitment to artfully highlighting the defining pillars of the Quay Tower lifestyle - park-side and waterfront living - into the condominium's communal spaces remains ever-present. The striking lobby, dedicated music room, children's playroom and state-of-the-art fitness center all offer multiple exposures, and unlike most luxury residential amenity spaces, are situated above ground to provide incredible views of the park, waterfront, and beyond.

“At Quay Tower, we have created the new standard for Brooklyn living,” said David Wine, Managing Partner at Oliver’s Realty Group. “Rather than an after-thought, our amenities have been a leading component of our health and wellness-focused lifestyle, with exclusive partnerships and sophisticated design that connects the building to the surrounding Park.”

Referencing Marmol Radziner's West Coast roots, the lobby at Quay Tower employs California modernism with its double-height ceilings and ample natural light. A custom Armani Grey marble reception desk surrounded by Ziricote wood anchors the expansive room and two original commissioned modern artworks elevate the high level of design in the lobby as well as speak to the park-facing location.

Pricing for two-bedroom residences begins at $1.695M, with occupancy expected this fall. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for the project. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit quaytowerbk.com.

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