How NYC Developers Are Giving Back

While the city is dealing with COVID-19 we are seeing a number of developers across NYC giving back to their local neighborhoods and assisting in the relief effort throughout the City, helping out healthcare workers, local residents and businesses and their own employees who continue to work.

Some, like CIM Group, have donated hundreds of N95 masks from their closed construction site to hospitals, others like F&T Group and Rockefeller Group are supporting local restaurants and donating meals to nearby residents, and still others like the LeFrak Organization have taken a unique position and contributed thousands of dollars to a fund created in appreciation for their building staff who continue to work and keep their residents safe during this time.

F&T Group courtesy of AiA

LeFrak Organization

The LeFrak, Fisher and Olnick families, who make up the ownership of Gateway, are matching contributions to a Go Fund Me page organized in appreciation for building staff at Gateway, the Battery Park City residential complex. Created by residents of the development, the Go Fund Me will provide e-gift cards to express thanks and support for Gateway staff who continue to work during the pandemic. Residents have currently raised over $15,000 for the fund to support Gateway staff—including doormen, security personnel, maintenance workers and porters—and Gateway Residential Management will match donations dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.

The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria

Since opening its doors in 1931 in the midst of the Great Depression, Waldorf Astoria New York has stood the test of time as a coveted New York institution. Some of New York’s most famous recipes were also created, or rumored to have been created, at the Waldorf, including the namesake Waldorf Salad, Red Velvet Cake, Eggs Benedict and Thousand Island Dressing.

Waldorf Astoria New York touched on that food history to create an Instagram campaign to support God’s Love We Deliver, partnering with social media food influencers to create a traditional take on three of the Waldorf Astoria’s most famous dishes - the Waldorf salad, a Rob Roy cocktail, (a direct descendant of the famous Manhattan cocktail,) and the red velvet cake. Check out the campaign on Instagram. Waldorf Astoria New York has pledged $25,000 toward matching donations to God’s Love We Deliver—Please use this link for your donation to count twice.

River Park Brooklyn

River Park Brooklyn partnered with Operation Feed Brooklyn, an organization providing regular meal deliveries from local restaurants to those who need it. With hospital cafeterias closed, healthcare workers are struggling to find resources to feed themselves while working hard all day. At the same time, restaurants are also struggling: to stay in business and to support relieved or furloughed staff.

River Park's first meal donation was prepared by Mile End Deli and delivered to the Maimonides Medical Center. Their second meal donation came from Cobble Hill's Henry Public Saloon to the NYU/Bellevue Juvenile Justice Mental Health Team at Crossroads Juvenile Center. 

75 Kenmare

Proudly perched at the intersections of four distinct cultural epicenters - SoHo, NoHo, the Lower East Side, and Little Italy - 75 Kenmare has always admired the spirit of their beloved neighborhood NoLita. Uniquely charismatic, artistically charged, and an enigmatic destination they're lucky to call home. 

To support their neighbors during these difficult times, every two weeks, the team at 75 Kenmare will be partnering with different local eateries and donate those meals to the heroic doctors and nurses helping fight COVID-19 throughout the different downtown hospital. For the first dropoff, 75 Kenmare partnered with Slice Out Hunger to donate pizzas from their local favorite Lombardi's to the incredible team at NYU Langone.

F&T Group

F&T Group — the prestigious Flushing developer behind game-changing mixed-use projects One Fulton Square, Queens Crossing and Tangram that have redefined the neighborhood — has teamed up with Asians in America (AiA), a charitable organization dedicated to increasing social services and community activism among Asian Americans founded by Democratic Assembly candidate Steven Lee, to purchase and deliver over 1,200 meals from Flushing’s most beloved restaurants to those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. F&T Group is proud to have found an opportunity to support their restaurant tenants while also giving back to their community. The real estate firm paid for the first 1,200 meals all prepared and delivered from the restaurants at the company’s mixed-use properties One Fulton Square and Queens Crossing, including eats from TKK Fried Chicken, Spot Dessert Bar, Nanxiang Xiao Long Bao, Guan Fu Sichuan, Hope to See You, PappaRich Flushing, and Szechuan Mountain House. The food was sent to workers at the 109th Precinct, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Queens and the local fire departments. F&T is working with AiA in an effort to continue delivering meals to first responders and expanding their outreach to serve individuals and families who cannot afford or are unable to access fresh food at this time.

CIM Group

New Line Structures and CIM Group donated 350 N95 masks from their Front & York development in DUMBO to Mount Sinai West hospital to assist in the relief effort and provide health care workers with personal protective equipment. CIM Group is exploring additional initiatives to support residents and businesses in DUMBO and New York City.

Rockefeller Group

NoMad’s new Rose Hill tower was quickly up and running with virtual tours and demonstrations and has been conducting regular “virtual open houses” for large groups of real estate brokers. Rose Hill’s developer — the historic Rockefeller Group of Rockefeller Center fame — is using the funds that would typically be allocated for “regular" open houses and is supporting first responders and neighborhood retailers. For example, most recently Rose Hill partnered with NoMad's Bourke Street Bakery, and instead of feeding 60 hungry real estate brokers at an open house, Rockefeller took the event budget and had the shop bake and deliver 60 care treat packages to the heroes at nearby Bellevue Hospital. Rockefeller Group and Rose Hill will continue to help other neighborhood businesses and first responders at least twice a week.

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Real estate operates on one of the most basic of all economic principles, supply and demand

Ian Slater

Typically when looking at New York City, throughout recent history, demand has remained relatively unchanged (save for blips of more international demand, demand for different types of product, or shifts in taste) whereas SUPPLY has been the most major issue. Countless articles have been written about the “oversupply” of luxury residences in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with speculators saying that we will have a dropoff in pricing because so many developers will be holding so much luxury product as we charge into the 2020’s. 

What we are seeing now is a very interesting shock to the system, where demand has essentially halted for a very short period of time. We don’t know precisely when or how it will pick back up. 

There are stories out of China and the Far East that buyers are “revenge shopping” and demand for apartments and homes is now exceeding pre-crisis levels for a short time, and supply can’t keep up. And there are arguments made in NY, by myself included, that supply will likely face a shock within the next couple of years because of a lack of more development (banks likely won’t finance it, developers will not be able to finish projects, etc.). But now there is also the glaring issue that demand for apartments and homes, particularly in cities, may be adversely affected for the short term. 

Regarding pricing, we know that New York is resilient and will stabilize and grow over the long term. Plain and simple. What we care about is the short term and how this will affect pricing over the upcoming quarters. I want to share some data and stories from my own work right now.

SUPPLY:

• Number of apartments on the market in Manhattan alone right now is down about 31% from typical levels this time of the year. That is crazy. Sellers have removed their product from the market and brokers are holding back their typical spring listings. 

• Developers might not introduce product for a while, or not be able to build it, causing a larger supply crunch.

DEMAND:

• Demand at this exact moment is down very low, because of the basic difficulties to transacting. Even WHEN somebody is ready to transact, many buildings are not allowing showings, and the city has still deemed real estate showings non-essential. San Francisco just extended their lockdown until June 1; I would be surprised if NYC didn’t follow suit.

• Online traffic on the WHOLE is down just over 10%. For my own listings though, it has been stable. Inquiries for virtual tours has climbed, and international interest in NYC has grown (because of people sniffing deals). 

• People who were not buyers before have become them. I am 28. Most of my immediate peers are not buyers or hadn’t thought about it. But they are not planning to leave New York, most of them have not lost their jobs, and with interest rates low and a perception of prices dropping, more attention has turned to buying.

So what will this likely cause? It has the potential to be a whole big nothing. According to studies run by Zillow, national prices are expected to drop 3% due to coronavirus. To put this in perspective, from 2008-2012, prices dropped 30%. In New York, they dropped only 11%-- so take ⅓ of the drop in ‘08, and can we expect only a 1% drop? But, I do expect because of sheer fear and shakiness, prices for buyers will drop more than this in the extremely short term (Q2). 

The other thing to think about in the short term is opportunity on the SELL side to be noticed. A WSJ article today points that many high-end sellers are choosing to put their homes on the market because there are simply less of them. Think about how much easier it is to get noticed when over 30% of the competition is gone. Will you field low offers? Yes. Will you face some hurdles in showings? Yes. But do you have a better opportunity to “stand out” if your property is special? Probably!

Nobody has to have completed Econ 101 to understand simple supply and demand. But digging into it and understanding the short term and long term effects takes a bit more thinking. 

Ian Slater is the Founder of the Slater Team at Compass and can be reached at slater@compass.com or 646.645.8192

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Compass: Continues Accelerated Agent Growth, Hires Christopher Covert

Compass,has announcedthat Christopher Covert has joined the firm. Covert is known for his aptitude in interpreting market data, providing his clients with sound counsel to secure the best deals - from modern and historic homes to waterfront properties. 

Christopher Covert

"Chris is a forward-thinking entrepreneur who we are so excited to have in the Compass family," said Rory Golod, President, New York Region. "We believe he will continue to do amazing things here with access to our technology platform and suite of services."

Covert joins Compass on the heels of the best month for organic agent growth in the company's history. Other recent big hires in the New York region include Mark Leventhal, Maria Lanzisero, Donna Spinoso-Gelb, Shelley Scotto, Angela Dooley, and Nick Colombos.

All agents joining Compass at this time are welcomed with a seamless and personalized virtual onboarding experience that comprises the use of innovative tools such as the Enboarder platform. 

In recent weeks, Compass has launched new digital tools to enhance the way agents operate including an exclusive marketing suite, Virtual Agent Services. It includes enhanced 3-D staging, virtual open houses, and live postcards - each enables agents to optimize how they engage with their target audiences in highly customizable ways. 

"The real estate business has been changing, and the COVID-19 outbreak has only accelerated the transformation in how we live and conduct business," said Covert. "I feel that Compass is distinctively positioned to pivot into the future of the industry, and the future is now."

Prior to Compass, Covert was a top-performing agent at Saunders & Associates, and before he entered real estate, he had a 20-year career as a Creative Executive in Film, Television, and Music. 

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Luxury Condo's With Insta-worthy Libraries

Alexandra Reconco

Amenities of all kinds exist in all of the newest luxury condos around New York City but most of them do not have the luxury of having a library. A library actually enhances the sophisticated feel of these luxury condos by offering residents a chic space to study with classical and interesting books to read. Now you won’t need to go study or read in a public library but now you can do all that at the luxury of your own building.

The Chatsworth

The Chatsworth, one of the most iconic and prestigious buildings on the Upper West Side, offers residences a sophisticated library and business center. Designed by Pembrooke and Ives this space creates an intimate atmosphere for lounging and relaxing and perfectly captivates the historical and luxurious legacy of The Chatsworth. There are also double sliding doors which can be used to divide the room and duplicate the space into two areas.

The Shephard

The Shephard, located at 275 West 10th Street, has been thoughtfully redesigned, reengineered, and totally renovated to become one of the finest and most special residential buildings in Manhattan. Residents can enjoy the beautiful paneled library which comes with a carefully curated book selection by publisher Assouline. The library space also opens up to a beautiful garden with outside seating, perfect for a mid-day read.

One57

This luxurious condo rises to over one thousand feet above midtown Manhattan with South-to-North views of Central Park. Along with an extensive list of amenities, One57 offers an exclusive Resident’s Lounge, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen. This incredible space has a curated library, an upholstered billiards table, and a 24-foot aquarium. Residents can utilize this space to quietly read or study in the comfort of their own home.

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Join Our Team: Editorial Internship Opportunities at Off The MRKT

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What We Offer: A Comprehensive Internship Experience:

At Off The MRKT, we're committed to providing our interns with a well-rounded experience. You'll be involved in various aspects of journalism, from researching and writing articles to attending events and networking with industry professionals. Our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in journalism.

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Joining Off The MRKT as an editorial intern means becoming part of a team that's at the forefront of real estate and lifestyle journalism. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your skills, build your portfolio, and make valuable industry connections. Apply today and start your journey with us!

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Best Luxe Homes in Greenwich Connecticut

One of the oldest towns in Connecticut, the coastal town of Greenwich is only a 50-minute train ride away from NYC. If you are looking to find a change of pace, relax on one of Greenwich’s four beaches on the Long Island Sound or find yourself downtown where you can enjoy new restaurants and immerse yourself in the arts. Below are a few homes in or around Greenwich that perfectly combine luxury with the classic feel of Greenwich.   

5 Feather Hill, Westport

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Price: $1,975,000

This 6-bedroom and 7-bathroom Colonial home welcomes you with a grand foyer leading into the formal living room equipped with a fireplace. The gourmet kitchen is furnished with 150-year old reclaimed limestone from France, while the dining room opens into the sunroom. Have fun outdoors with the stone patio and in-ground heated pool with a spa- perfect for parties or relaxing days at home. As you enjoy the pool, look upon the professionally landscaped acres, with a garden bed of roses, peonies and other floral arrangements.

252 Overlook Drive, Greenwich

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Price: $4,995,000

Built by award winning 30+ builder, this home is entirely brand new in walking distance to downtown Greenwich. In a private gated community with 24-hr security, the 6-bedroom and 7-bathroom home has many modern architectural elements such as high ceilings but with a traditional exterior design. The kitchen has features by Wolf/Subzero and Miele, while all designer finishes throughout are by Katherine DiLascia.

7 Indian Head Road, Riverside

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Price: $4,950,000 

Short distance away from Old Greenwich, this home was recently customized with new state of the art improvements such as Control 4 Smart home system and a 3-car heated garage. Enjoy summers outside with landscaped yard, heated pool, covered terrace with a fireplace, a sport court and a built-in gas grill perfect for barbecues. The kitchen comes with a large center island, built-in banquet and opens into a large family room. Indulge in the lower level’s wine cellar and media room.  

578 Riversville Road, Greenwich

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Price: $5,995,000

This colonial home is in Appleyard, a Greenwich compound that offers “unparalleled resort style living.” Enclosed by bucolic stone walls, the gated entryway opens to a cobblestone courtyard. The family room, living room and library are connected by a gourmet kitchen that is between the solarium, dining room and terrace. Former home of Tommy Hilfiger, amenities include a professional grade theater and music studio at the far end of the home.

34 Beechcroft Road Mid-Country East, Greenwich

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Price: $8,495,000 

Brand new, built by acclaimed Voce-di Design Studio, this modern home has a cutting-edge design and clean-lined modern aesthetic. The facade is built with black Belgian granite, as well as the second-floor terrace, outdoor kitchen, fireplaces, chimney, all around the perimeter of the home and the pool area. The exterior siding is made with Brazilian Garapa wood with a zinc roof, the backyard includes an infinity-edge pool, outdoor shower and a stunning guest house. Luxury spills into the make-up of the interior, equipped with soaring windows and reclaimed French wide board floors.  

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NYAA & 108 Leonard Launch Unique AIR Program

As we all know, residential real estate and new developments in Manhattan have shifted gears - focusing on how to offer their residents comfort and entertainment while remaining safe and within the social distancing guidelines.

A new initiative at 108 Leonard - their Artist in Residency Program (A.I.R), which is part of a larger initiative with the New York Art Academy (NYAA). The A.I.R. program was in development long before the pandemic hit. 108 Leonard, an original McKim, Mead & White architectural conversion in Tribeca, launched an exclusive partnership last year with the NYAA - a natural alignment that emphasized both partners' foundation in history, art and design. Through this partnership, residents receive exclusive access to NYAA exhibitions, private tours, celebrity events, private panels and talks, and more. 

Tabitha Whitley

One of the most exciting aspects of the partnership is the Artist in Residency Program, is that artists in New York have a very difficult time finding appropriate studio spaces at reasonable costs. Therefore 108 Leonard decided to offer, at no cost, large, light-filled studio space to students and alumni at NYAA. Artists are given coveted space to” said Shalaiwah Alveranga, Senior Manager, Marketing and Design at Elad Group. 

Artists are given coveted space to work on their art. Selected artwork from the Artist will also be curated to hung within the common spaces of 108 Leonard and residents and the public alike (through select events) will be able to purchase these works of art. Artwork and artists will be in rotation. The current Artist in Residence is the tremendously talented, Tabitha Whitley.

In response to the recent pandemic, 108 Leonard and NYAA have been working together to come up with alternative solutions to continue to provide art benefits and access through the A.I.R program.  Residents will be able to have first-access to NYAA's digital offerings. Additionally, Tabitha hosts regular livestream drawing classes not just residents, but for the public alike. After the classes, participants are encouraged to share their drawings with the audience. 

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How to Turn Your Basement Into a Living Space

Many homeowners choose to use their basements as nothing more than glorified storage space. However, your basement can and should look just as warm, stylish, and inviting as the rest of your home. That’s why a great way of transforming your basement is by literally making it a new living space, whether it’s for you, a family member, or guests who visit. This is a worthy project to pursue, but it’s important to know how to turn your basement into a living space while meeting the necessary building codes required by local authorities.

Check Your Measurements

Many homeowners may think that you can transform your basement into a lavish living area whenever and however they’d like. However, that’s not the case. There are local regulations you’ll have to meet to legally start this project. One measurement that must be up to code is your ceiling—most states legally require it to reach a height of at least seven feet.

Before starting this project, make sure to study the local building codes you must meet to begin because, depending on your situation, you may have to do major construction on your basement floor to get that room to regulation height.

Add Insulation

If you or another party is going to live in the basement, you’ll have to make sure it’s optimized for the right temperatures. Installing insulation into the floor and walls will help combat low temperatures in the basement. Moreover, adding underfloor heating to your basement can further enhance the comfort and warmth of the space, making it truly livable and cozy. Installing insulation into the floor and walls will help combat low temperatures in the basement. It will also help combat dangerous moisture buildup and can improve the basement’s sound quality. By doing this, you can stay safe and healthy while recording a podcast, blasting music, or playing video games with great audio results.

Install a Window Well

Not all properties have the means of adding a window well. For instance, if your basement is above ground level, you can just add normal windows. However, basements located below ground will need window wells to bring in fresh air and natural light. Without that, the basement can feel less like a living space and more like a prison cell. Window wells also help combat moisture damage and provide your basement with an egress.

Many states will require you by law to have an egress in an underground living space, and window wells can help solve that problem. Window wells come with a thorough list of necessary maintenance procedures, but given the benefits they provide, these installations are well worth your time and effort.

Learning how to turn your basement into a living space is a great way to improve the value of your home. By taking the proper steps to complete this project, you can transform that glorified storage space into a lavish, welcoming area that you can spend time in. Once you get these requirements out of the way, you can start adding the fun stuff, such as TVs, beds, games, a bar, and all the amenities that make a living space your living space.

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Mother's Day Meals Mom Can Indulge In

With everyone properly social distancing or in quarantine for
health and safety, the way we are spending Mother's Day this
year has been altered. For those who are able to spend this time with
their families, it is clearer how much more we should shower
those we love with affection- especially mothers. Instead of
going out to eat this year, some meal services are that are offering specials. Take a break from the take-out with these meals you don’t need to be a pro to prepare.

Caviar's Mother's Day Package

In honor of her mother, Angie Mar & the Beatrice Inn Family want to make this meal accessible for you to prepare in your own homes. One of their favorite Sunday dinners is Porchetta with roasted ramps, shallots, and onions- coming with a hearts of romaine and bitter green salad. Their family favorite and beloved dessert of Brown Butter & Sage Apple Pie has been passed along to the cooks at the Bea, so they will be sending the pies home, ready to be baked, with a wedge of d'affinois cheese on the side, so you can garnish it as you like when it comes out of the oven.

A delicious dinner for four- this package is $265, available for Pre-Order for Pick Up or Delivery on Caviar. Order by Tuesday, May 5th so they can begin preparations, you just need to select the pick up or delivery date as Friday May 8th, or Saturday May 9th. Or, you can also call and place your order.

Hungry @ Home

HUNGRY @ HOME is a subscription-based, family-style food delivery service that will provide direct-to-your-door, no-contact meal drop off for NYC families. All meals are coming directly from top local chefs, for $100 they provide a healthy family-style meal with 2 mains courses and 2 side dishes, 8 total servings. Currently they are offering a special Mother’s Day menu and for every family-style meal you order, HUNGRY donates four meals to help others in need. Not only are you gifting the mom in your life, you're helping your community as well.

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The Goods Mart: Mother's Day Snack Box

While she waits for dinner, gift Mom a surprise snack box! Founder Rachel Krupa initially created the initiative as a way to pivot during COVID-19 crisis – customers are able to create a custom box (with choices like vegan, paleo, or gluten free snacks, all non-GMO) and send either to a loved one or send to healthcare workers in need at NYU, Mount Sinai, Sloan Kettering and more (donating over $7K in healthy snacks to date). So for Mother’s Day, Krupa created a special female-founded Snack Box created by female entrepreneurs including Purely Elizabeth’s grain-free pancake mix; Biena Chickpea Puffs; Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers; Three Wishes Grain Free Cereal; Kween Granola Butter and Real Coconut Chips. 10% of each box purchased will go to the Restaurant Workers Community Foundation. You can choose between a $20, $40 and $60 box here.

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It's Official #ReturnofRoséSeason

Photo via @TheWhisperingAngel

Spring has finall sprung and it's officially the #ReturnofRoséSeason where we can now drink our favorite pink beverage! Our favorite pink drink that causes havoc in the Hamptons with a shortage and has it's very own Pinknic festival on Governors Island. The struggle to keep your composure as await sunnier skies, lighter clothing and outdoor dining is REAL. In addition to these small pleasures, rising temperatures mark our favorite time of year: Rosé Season. Below is a roundup of five reasons you should already be thinking (and drinking) rosé, including the first-ever rosé from Maison Louis Jadot. Wether your spending the season in bridgehampton or off to bushwick don't forget to bring your favorite rosé

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Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2017 Rosé

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Château Peyrassol (SRP: $29) - the blend is mostly Cinsault and Grenache, two thin-skinned grape varietals that grow well in a warm climate and that are ideal for  rosé production. The blend shows aromas of white fruits, citrus and white blossom with a delicate and silky smooth palate full of classic berry flavors, citrus, florals and bracing minerality. As a treat for the 2019 vintage, included in the blend for this year is Tibouren, a rare Provençal variety that creates wild, earthy and herbal rosés. It’s incredibly hard to find as little is grown, making this an extra treat. 

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery 2019 Rosé (SRP: $20.00; purchase here) – This Paso Robles style Rosé is dry and aromatic with muted strawberry, white cherry, red apple fruit on entry and melon with chamomile flower on the mid-palate. Serve this wine to guests with either cobb salad or roasted chicken seasoned with garlic, thyme and lemon.

Bonterra’s new 2019 Rosé - a Grenache-based blend that exudes aromas of ruby red grapefruit, red cherry and watermelon while flavors of pomegranate, red berries and a hint of peach meet the palate. If a glass of wine isn’t hitting the spot for your reader’s backyard, rooftop or open-window happy hours, I’d suggest going for the canned variety or turning the Bonterra Rosé into a refreshing twist on a Frosé.

Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2017 Rosé -. Produced in the traditional saignée method from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, this structured, dry rosé is bursting with red fruit flavors and aromas, like raspberry and red currant, and balanced with an intriguing minerality on the finish. It pairs beautifully with a great variety of summer foods.

M de Minuty 2017, bottled in the traditional curvy Provencal bottle, is a vibrant, dry rosé with balanced white peach and candied orange peel aromas and a smooth, round mouthfeel. Pale in color, it’s marked by a racy acidity and beautiful freshness.

Want to make sure your glass matches your drink. Grab a few of our favorite pink stemmed glassed by Riedel (SRP $100/glass, $540/set of six) Maintaining the series’ tell-tale slim profile and color-pop stem, the hue of the new Fatto a Mano Pink glasses is a soft rose, perfect for springtime, when it will be released, in comparison to the more primary colors of the original series launch.  Playful and demure, it’s as versatile as your readers’ tastes, perfect for rooftop gatherings or for bachelorette party gifts!

Meiomi Delicate & Dry 2016 - Light salmon in color with just a kiss of pink hue, Meiomi Rosé is delightfully dry with vibrant acidity. The wine opens to delicate aromas of watermelon, orange peel, and subtle hints of rose petal. The palate offers a lush mouthfeel with flavors of stone fruit and strawberry with a cool minerality on the finish.

Whispering Angel : The Rosé that causes a frenzy among those out East and around the country. Whispering Angel is a fan favorite of celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen, and even had it's very own gummy bear made by Sugarfina. A refreshing, refined, and with plenty of juicy, enticing, strawberry and berry fruit, this rosé should be in everyone’s cellars, without exception. Drinkable is an understatement and you’ll keep on coming back for seconds… We defy you to resist.

Louis Jadot Rosé: Hailing from Coteaux Bourguignons, a new appellation created in 2001 by the Institut National des Appellations Contrôlées, this Burgundian rosé is floral and fruity, offering a fantastic value from the most trusted name in French winemaking. Available beginning April 1st, this versatile wine has notes of fresh red currant and raspberry and pairs perfectly with salads, pasta or grilled fish.

Masi Agricola Rosa dei Masi : A serious name in Italian winemaking has produced a unique rosé, made with the Refosco grape; native to the Veneto region. The Rosa dei Masi represents a new take on the rosé wine category due to the producers specialty Appassimento technique—using 100 percent dried grapes in the production. The Supervenetian rosé has intense aromas of just ripened fruit on the nose and a well-balanced and refreshing acidity. Serve with light pasta, shellfish and seafood.

Alta Vista Rosé : This Argentine rosé of Malbec is striking, due to its deep and intense color. It’s made with two different maceration techniques of Malbec grapes and a low-temperature vinification that enhances the freshness of the fruit. The two wines are then blended in equal proportions before clarification and stabilization. The South American rosé will show fruity aromas of ripe cherries and floral notes of red roses. Pair with bright, fresh salads or with light pasta dishes.

Maison Saleya Rosé : Named for the flower market in the French city of Nice, Saleya Rosé is the essence of summer in a bottle.  This quintessential Provence-style wine is a dry and elegant rosé, featuring floral aromas with bright citrus, white peach and red berry flavors.

Caposaldo Rosé : A fantastic value for any day of the week, this dry rosé is made with 100 percent Corvina grapes that are sourced from estate owned and estate controlled vineyards only. It has bright strawberry and raspberry notes on the nose that carry into the vibrant and refreshing palate.

2016 Noble Vines 515 Vine Select Rosé Draft: Grown in windy valleys along California’s sunny Central Coast, Noble Vines 515 Rosé is a traditional composition of Grenache layered with Syrah and other aromatic varieties.  Widely used in Provence, France, Grenache offers flavors of cherries and blueberries, with spicy notes, and extra body and richness.  Noble Vines 515 Vine Select Rosé is made in a dry traditional style, showcasing a bright bouquet of raspberry, watermelon and Meyer lemon.  Medium bodied, with a rich mid-palate, this snappy wine has a lively start with flavors of grapefruit and strawberry, then cherry, culminating in a fresh creamy finish.

Our Favorite Listing: A Williamsburg Home With Lots Of Private Space

Our favorite listing this week is 33 Frost Street #2B, a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home currently on the market for $1,699,000. Ari Harkov, Warner Lewis, Marc Schaeffer, The Harkov Lewis Team are the listing agents.

33 Frost is tucked away on a charming tree-lined street in chic North Williamsburg, where homeowners will enjoy a quiet oasis at the epicenter of one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the world.. A central elevator opens into the 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, allowing for secure, individual access to the apartment - including a private outdoor space - and a virtual doorman provides modern convenience. A single private garage with ample storage space and four rooftop cabanas are available for separate purchase.

33 Frost Street #2B - Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY - Web #: 20101231 Ari Harkov, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Tel: (212) 381-4246 aharkov@halstead.com Warner Lewis,...

Residence 2B is a half floor unit with two bedrooms and a home office, 2 bathrooms, and a private backyard. Direct keyed elevator access opens up to an open great room. The expansive deep kitchen showcases a gracious display of tilework from the floor inlay to the herringbone backsplash, all accented by under cabinet lighting. Chefs will love the top tier appliances by Wolf, Bosch, Bertazzoni, and Fisher & Paykel, as well as the spacious quartz countertop and breakfast bar that look out onto the living room. The enormous window in the living room overlooks the backyards and gardens of the block and brings in an abundance of fresh air and natural light.

A convenient guest bedroom is located off the living space and features sliding doors to a Juliet balcony and a large walk in closet. The guest bathroom showcases a spa-like soaking tub with rain shower fixtures and a stunning marble vanity. The adjacent windowed home office provides the space for an additional guest room, nursery, or home office. The master suite is bright and spacious with oversized windows and access to a gracious private balcony. The en-suite master bath features stunning tile, marble dual sink, and a glass-enclosed shower.

33 Frost Street #2B also has access to the unit’s own private outdoor space. World-class restaurants such as Lilia and Llama Inn bookend 33 Frost, which conveniently lies between both the L and G train at the corner of Metropolitan and Lorimer and Bedford Avenue. McCarren Park is also only a couple of blocks away. The park has a weekend farmer's market, a brand new running track and soccer field, a playground, an expansive outdoor pool complex, state-of-the-art tennis courts, and dog runs.

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What To Drink At Cinco De Mayo When You Can't Leave Your Home

Chances are that (unfortunately) many of us will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo at home this year without visits to our favorite bars or restaurants. For those of you want to celebrate the holiday but stay in the comforts of your home below is a list of cocktails for you to make and everything you need to have celebrated the holiday without dealing with people from the outside world.

Celebración Punch Created by Milagro Tequila Ambassador, Jaime Salas

• Milagro Silver, 6 Parts

• Guava Nectar (pink), 12 Parts

• Ginger Simple Syrup, 2 Parts

• Lime Juice, 3 Parts

Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl and mix. Top with Club Soda or Prosecco. Garnish with Lime Wheels and White Edible Flowers

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Miami Cocktail Co’s Organic SPRITZ canned Margarita is crafted with 100% blue weber agave wine paired with organic lime, orange, elderflower and ginger juices, and the Paloma SPRITZ is that same agave wine lightly paired with organic grapefruit, hibiscus, and ginger juices. Organic wine and juice – that’s it! Both are only 4.2% ABV and contain 110 calories per can with no sugar added. The fun colored cans will brighten any home bar or fridge! If a spritz isn’t your thing, Miami Cocktail Co. also bottles the Small Batch Original Organic Copper Pot Margarita, made using blue agave tequila, pure organic key lime juice, and a hint of Valencia oranges. Pour over ice, salt your rim and garnish with a lime, and your Zoom party will never know you didn’t make it yourself from scratch!

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Cucumber-Coconut Margarita

• 1.5 oz PATRÓN Silver

• 2 oz Coconut water

• .5 oz Fresh lime juice

• .5 oz Simple syrup

• 7 Thin slices of cucumber, 3 for garnish 

Method: Combine all ingredients (including 4 of the cucumber slices) in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a highball glass. Garnish with remaining 3 cucumbers.

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New Amsterdam Tropical Spiced Mule

• 1.5 oz. New Amsterdam Vodka

• .5 oz. Cinnamon Whiskey

• 1 oz. Pineapple Juice

• Top w/ Ginger Beer

Pour into an ice filled steel thermos or mule mug and stir together to combine/chill

For the beer lover you can drink the Stella Artois Cidre Sangria Punch created by Omar Flores, Casa Rubio (Dallas, TX), Serves 8 people.

• 1 honey crisp apple – cored and sliced thin

• 1 cup white grapes cut in half

• 1 cup white grape juice

• 1 lemon cut into wheels

• 3 orange peels

• 1 dash vanilla extract

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 cup apple sauce or non-alcoholic apple cider

• 1 tablespoons sugar

• 3 sprigs of mint

• 4 12-ounce bottles Stella Artois Cidre

Directions:
In a large punch bowl add apples, grapes, grape juice, lemons, orange peel, cinnamon, vanilla, apple cider and sugar. Mix thoroughly and allow to macerate for 30-45 minutes. To finish the punch, add cold Stella Artois Cidre, ice and mint. Serve immediately.

Avión Blood Orange Margarita

• 1.5 oz. Avión Silver

• .75 oz. fresh blood orange juice

• .5 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice

• .75 oz. agave nectar

1. In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients with ice. Shake and strain. Serve over fresh ice and garnish with an orange twist.

Serve with Late July's NEW Cantina DIPPERS

While you're enjoying these cocktails you can try and make homemade salsa created by Late July Snacks CEO & Founder, Nicole Bernard Dawes

Ingredients:
3-4 medium-large heirloom tomatoes, chopped/diced to 1/4″
½ medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small bunch of cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1-2 limes, juiced
Salt to taste
 
Optional ingredients: Mango, avocado, tomatillos, sweet corn, black beans

Directions:
1. Prepare the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and jalapeño. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and stir well. Juice the limes and add salt to taste. Consider adding other optional ingredients or prepare a second version using mango as a base. Can prepare up to an hour ahead.

Balcony and Terrace Decor Ideas for Your NYC Apartment

When you are an urban dweller, it’s challenging to get enough of the great outdoors. You know that you need to get your sunshine vitamins, but sitting on a stoop gets uncomfortable after a while. Why don’t you transform your balcony or terrace into a fresh air oasis where you can unwind and dream? This space will soon become your favorite room in the house. 

1. Add a Small Outdoor Kitchen 

You probably don’t have sufficient space to put in a deluxe outdoor kitchen, but you can do a lot with a small space. For example, if your kitchen window opens to the area, can you add an extended shelf to make a countertop? This arrangement gives you a spot to place condiments and buns when you fire up the grill. You can also install a counter along the inside of your railing and add some barstools to make an alfresco dining spot. 

2. Protect Your Privacy 

Even if you adore your neighbors, you don’t necessarily need spectators when you lie in savasana after a fresh-air yoga session. Why not install some fencing to create a private oasis from the world. You can go for natural designs, like bamboo fencing that features warm shades that complement nearly any decor. You can even plant the rapidly growing stuff to make a jungle-like privacy screen. 

3. Make Your Garden Grow 

If you don’t have a garden yet, why are you still waiting? You don’t need to spend much money at all to get a little harvest going at home. Learn how to save your seeds from the organic produce you buy from the grocery. Tomatoes, peppers and beans make superb choices for the novice gardener. 

4. Light It Up 

If all you use to illuminate your space is a bare bulb, you’re doing yourself a disservice — and attracting moths. Get strings of globe or fairy lights at your local discount store to make your balcony resemble a wonderland. Draw inspiration from the way cafés create similar effects. You can also get a constellation globe and enjoy views of the Big Dipper on your ceiling even when light pollution makes the real thing invisible to the naked eye. 

5. Cozy Seating 

Folding metal chairs gripe your back something awful after only minutes. Invest in quality patio furniture that you can sink into and relax. A hammock always makes nap time a miniature vacation — just imagine you’re sunning yourself in Tahiti. If you find that the collection you want is out of your price range, you can reupholster old outdoor furnishings you find at a thrift store. As natural fabrics tend to fade with the weather, stick to synthetic blends for longevity.  

6. A Little Entertainment 

Finally, while you can’t crank up your stereo without raising complaints from the neighbors, some background music sets the tone for meditating or kicking back with a cold one. Invest in a pair of wireless Bluetooth speakers to bring your playlist outside. If you have a wall that’s protected from the elements, you can hang an outdoor TV so that you don’t miss game day while you take in the fresh air. 

Make Your NYC Balcony or Terrace Into a Retreat 

You don’t have to head to the park to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine in the city. Transform your NYC balcony or terrace into an oasis and enjoy the best of outdoor urban living. 

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