The Top Events You Missed This Week In New York City

Not able to make it out this week? Check out our recaps on the top events that happened around New York City. Make sure to email us at jeremy@offthemrkt.com for editorial coverage consideration.

And be sure to check out our calendar for upcoming events.

Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 50th Anniversary

Geoffrey Horne, Alec Baldwin

Geoffrey Horne, Alec Baldwin

The iconic Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Monday, November 4, 2019 at New York University’s Rosenthal Pavilion in New York City, raising vital funds for The Lee Strasberg Creative Center, which has provided scholarships to students for 42 years. This is the first benefit in the school’s storied history. Alumni Alec Baldwin along with Marlo Thomas were the evening’s chairs.

French Heritage Society

Ann Van Ness, Bill Van Ness

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On Monday French Heritage Society board member Ann Van Ness and her husband William opened their Upper East Side townhouse to launch Elaine Sciolino's new book, The Seine: The River that Made Paris. Guests included CeCe Black, Special Events Chair, Jennifer Herlein, Executive Director, Judy McLaren, board member, George Sape, board member, and Jeri Sape, as well as Susan and Gerald Baker, Caroline Bassett, Rick Boldini, Odile de Schiétère-Longchampt, Luis Garcia, Mai Hallingby, Kathy Irwin, Helen King, Caroline Lareuse, Catharine Macdonald, Nadia Martincic, Friederike Moltmann, Paul Rankin, Carole Bellidora Westfall, and Lisa Witomski.

75 Kenmare

Fredrik Eklund, John Gomes and DHA Capital warmly invite guests to celebrate the unveiling of the model apartments at 75 Kenmare on Thursday, November 7th. Designed by renowned architect Andre Kikoski, 75 Kenmare is NYC’s first luxury condo with interiors by Kravitz Design. Knit into the contextual fabric of NoLita 75 Kenmare retains the authenticity of downtown life while incorporating a new sense of refined elegance.

Gilda's Club Gala

Gilda’s Club New York City, the founding cancer support organization named in honor of Saturday Night Live (SNL) comedian Gilda Radner, will honor SNL comedian and actress, Vanessa Bayer with the Gilda Radner Award, presented to her by Kenan Thompson. Donald Deieso, Ph.D., Executive Chairman and CEO, WCG (WIRB-Copernicus Group), with the Red Door Award for Leadership and Lewis C. Cantley, Ph.D., Meyer Director, Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center Weill Cornell Medicine & New York-Presbyterian Hospital will be honored with the Red Door Award for Advances in Cancer Research at its 24th Annual Benefit Gala. Each year, Gilda’s Club NYC recognizes outstanding individuals who have contributed to improving the quality of life of cancer patients.

ASYSTEM

ASYSTEM celebrated their launch on Tuesday,at Equinox Hotelw ith Co-Founders Josh LeVine and Oli Walsh. New Yorks most interesting men came together for drinks and bites with a special meditation practice.

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One West End Hosts Real Estate Icons to Discuss What It Takes To Sell In A Challenging Market

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Last week Elad Group hosted real estate icons from Douglas Elliman – Susan De Franca, John Gomes, Noble Black, Ariel Cohen, Glenn Davis, Eleonora Srugo, Andrew Wachtfogel, and Julia Spillman for a round table panel discussion in One West End’s duplex unit, 29B, with more than 120 of the city’s top brokers and marketing professionals in attendance.

The discussion focused on what it takes to sell in a challenging market – covering topics such as the success of sales closer to completion, the need to understand the value of a property, and the importance of understanding your buyer and what they are looking for.

During the talk, De Franca noted that 20 years ago it was all about selling a dream and because there wasn’t much inventory, selling the dream was a relatively easy task; however, in today’s market even though you can still sell a dream, the reality is that buyers cannot deny a finished product.

Gomes commented the importance of understanding the different segments within the market – for example many buyers under the $4M mark are investors and are not the end-user therefore, don’t have a strong personal connection to the product and might feel more comfortable purchasing farther out from completion, whereas the more one spends, the greater the personal connection, the more risk they are enduring and therefore want to see more done in terms of completion.

Black discussed that the sales process is all about pricing and the product and emphasized that if one is trying to sell a product through renderings, the dream has to live up to the end product.

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RXR Realty Celebrated the Grand Opening of 475 Clermont

Last week RXR Realty, celebrated the grand opening of their newest luxury residential development, 475 Clermont. Located at the intersection of Brooklyn’s burgeoning Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighborhoods, the grand opening marks the completion of 363 luxury residences and a suite of unparalleled lifestyle amenities.

“We are proud that our vision for 475 Clermont has turned into a reality,” said Scott Rechler, CEO and chairman of RXR Realty. “It truly represents RXR’s overall vision of creating a sense of place and community for our residents through a thoughtful curation of high-quality lifestyle amenities and experiential programming. The property complements the existing Fort Greene neighborhood and introduces a new standard of five-star living to the Brooklyn rental market.”

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475 Clermont is designed by New York-based Aufgang Architects, with interiors by Durukan Design. Interior designer Lisa Galano furnished the model residences along with the amenity spaces in the building. Residents can choose from a variety of studios to two-bedroom layouts, some featuring private outdoor space.

“The grand opening represents a milestone achievement for this transformative development and the neighborhoods of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. 475 Clermont is designed for those that appreciate quality and contextual design, paired with community and culture-driven lifestyle offerings,” said Matthew Villetto, Executive Vice President at Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, the exclusive marketing and leasing agent on the project.

475 Clermont is a 12-story luxury building with residences ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, some with private outdoor space. The building offers residences an array of incredible amenities, including a landscaped courtyard with a custom mural from renowned San Francisco-based muralist Mona Caron, a rooftop deck, a fitness center, a business lounge, and the Resident program, which offers residents two tickets each month to a five-star culinary experience in their own building by chefs Meryl Feinstein and Bronwen Kinzler-Britton.

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Our Favorite Listing: A Townhouses By Architect William Edmond Lescaze For $19.5M

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A swiss born American architect, William Edmond Lescaze designed only two beautiful homes that exist in New York City. A beautiful take on modernism with a mix of traditional, the houses built are a great depiction of the best way to get that fresh look while also feeling like your home. The spectacular six-story home at 32 East 74th Street is located on one of the most coveted and charming city blocks on the Upper East Side. It is near Central Park which is known to be one of the best neighborhood amenities.

The price is listed as $19.5M.

Although it was built in 1934, the residence was fully renovated and reconfigured in 2015 into three bright and airy duplex apartments, all with private keyed elevator access. This distinctive legacy building offers a variety of options, to either convert it back to an elegant mansion with 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 2 powder rooms, maintain it as three stunning units, or even convert it to a commercial building. The possibilities are endless. A stunning home to impress the guests and live comfortably.

With its unbeatable location, historic pedigree, wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces, and spectacular list of possibilities, there is nothing this residence does not have. And, in a market with a somewhat uncertain future, there is nothing better than a variety of options that all converge on location.

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Bubbys Reopens In Tribeca

As the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter, comfort food is a must this season. Grab your friends and family for an unforgettable experience of some of the best comfort food offered in the city. You do no want to miss out on this! Cult favorite comfort food icon Bubby’s will reopen its flagship location on Saturday, November 2.

Retaining its quirky charm and made-from-scratch fare for 29 years, the new space boasts an expanded foyer, bar and front dining room, along with a modern kitchen designed to fulfill more pie orders than ever before.

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A perfect place to spend on Thanksgiving Day, Bubby’s offers a wide variety of comfort food that is surely going to impress your friends and family.

“Serving New Yorkers—and diners from around the world—for three decades is a rare milestone. We are happy to reopen this location with lots of ‘under the hood’ improvements that diners won’t even notice,” said Ron Silver, Chef and Owner, Bubby’s. “Comfort food has always been my style and how I love to cook. With our new interior and modernized kitchen, guests can expect the same classic Bubby’s menu and quality of service in revamped surroundings.”

The Bubby’s story began on Thanksgiving Day 1990 when Chef Silver was baking pies and selling them out of a small kitchen at the corner of Hudson and North Moore St, which ultimately became the flagship Bubby’s Tribeca. This one-day pop up has since expanded its footprint to draw in hundreds of thousands of guests annually at a second High Line location as well as six restaurants in Japan. Total pancakes sold: 3 million!

Known for its simple, seasonal and made-from-scratch fare, Bubby’s is a New York City institution for classic, American cooking. The menu features signature items such as fried chicken and pancakes; meatloaf; buttermilk biscuits; as well as a rotating selection of seasonal pies. They are famous for its all-day brunch, but Bubby’s also has a sophisticated dinner menu and the new location will have an expanded front area for happy hour enthusiasts. In keeping with its Southern inspiration, original artwork by Silver is on display in the restaurant.

As a special toast to the celebration, complimentary prosecco will be available for guests who dine at Bubby’s Tribeca opening weekend.

Bubby’s Tribeca is located at 120 Hudson St., New York City.The signature High Line location is at 73 Gansevoort St., and six locations in Japan.

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