Helpful Tips for First-Time Painters
Painting a house can seem like a daunting task for beginners. But with our helpful guide, you can avoid many of the common mistakes new painters make.
Take A Look At These Luxury Developments Set To Launch This Fall
Even while people may say the city is dead, new development is still coming. As new Condo’s are set to launch this Fall these snazzy building will sure bring life back into New York City.
The West
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Located at 547 West 47th Street, on 11th Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets near the Hudson River waterfront and developed by CBSK Ironstate a partnership between CB Developers SK Development and Ironstate Development is developing The West a new construction condominium development rising in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Concrete the critically acclaimed design firm is responsible for the architecture and interior design. The West is the Dutch-based firm’s first luxury condominium development in New York City. Concrete has designed high-profile projects around the world including the first Virgin Cruise Ship the CitizenM hotels in NY London and Amsterdam.
The Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood has seen very little new condo inventory in the last 3 years. Coming up there is expected to be only about 100 units set to hit the market, separate from those numbers The West will offer 219 units. The West has 25,000 square feet of carefully curated amenities. This includes two guest suites that residents can book for visitors a communal kitchen named Hell’s Kitchen which is a nod to the surrounding neighborhood a rooftop pool deck gym dog run children’s playroom and other areas. Set to launch in September 2020 prices start at from $910,000 for studios.
VU
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Located at 368 Third Avenue, Minrav Development is developing VU. Paris Forino, the acclaimed designer, is crafting light and airy interiors to complement VU’s soaring ceilings and panoramic New York City views. Renowned firm SLCE Architects is designing the building’s architecture. VU features 100 residences including studios to 3-bedrooms.
VU has a full floor of carefully curated amenities, including a fitness center, lounge, media room, roof deck and more. Sales are expected to start in the coming months and prices start at $829,000 for studios. Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing is handling sales.
378 West End Avenue
Located at 378 West End Avenue by Alchemy Properties is developing 378 West End Avenue, a ground-up 18 story new luxury condo on the former location of Collegiate School. Cookfox Architects is designing the exterior and interior.
Over 11,000 SF of amenities spread across three floors. 75 foot long pool with locker rooms and saunas, squash court, basketball half court, sports simulator room, fitness room, music room with a recording studio, yoga and barre studio, club room, reading room, outdoor garden, terrace, children’s playroom, pet grooming room, onsite garage with covered parking, bicycle storage
Most specific estimation of sales/leasing launch: Late fall 2020. Compass & Alchemy Properties are handling the sales.
Hillrose28
Located at 181 East 28th Street, by Forkosh Development Group, C3D Architecture, Interiors by Lemay + Escobar. The project features a curated collection of best-in-class amenities including a full service 24-hour attended lobby with fireplace, landscaped roof terrace featuring a 360-degree city view, residents’ lounge, and a duplex fitness center featuring dedicated cardio and weight rooms. Additionally, almost half of the residences have significant outdoor space of over 300 square feet. Estimation of sales/leasing launch: Early Fall 2020 with pricing starting under $1MM
The project features a curated collection of best-in-class amenities including a full service 24-hour attended lobby with fireplace, landscaped roof terrace featuring a 360-degree city view, residents’ lounge, and a duplex fitness center featuring dedicated cardio and weight rooms. Additionally, almost half of the residences have significant outdoor space of over 300 square feet. Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is handling the sales.
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Getting Out of New York: Autumn Inspiration
Getting Out of New York: Autumn Inspiration
If you’re looking to take a short break away from the Big Apple, this fall, then this article offers some great inspiration on where to head to.
Whilst summer might be coming to a close, fall is a fantastic time to fall in love with travel, as it offers such a good chance to connect with nature and is particularly great for those with a passion for photography as you can capture the vivid colours of fall foliage.
That said, you don’t have to leave the city to treat yourself to the visual delights of fall, after all, rather than put on your walking boots and head into the wilderness you could dress up to visit one of New York City’s top rooftop restaurants where you can overlook the colourful hues found within Central Park, for instance.
If you’re looking to get out of the city for a weekend or two, however, here’s a few place to check out:
1. ASPEN, CO
There’s a limited window of a few weeks, in Aspen, when just before the cold weather starts to transform the tree-lined slopes into ski territory, you will find a picture perfect scene of red, yellow and orange hues that shimmer in the breeze… a photographer’s paradise, as this backdrop is contrasted with the evergreens and mountain peaks, whilst the atmosphere in Aspen is much more chilled out than in the ritzy ski season.
2. LAKE JACKSONVILLE, TX
If you’re looking to reconnect with nature, particularly if you’re into fishing, Lake Jacksonville could be right up your street.
Whilst the area is particularly popular with campers, and hikers, you can easily find a nice hotel in Lake Jackson, Texas and dip your toes into nature rather than be fully immersed in it. The lake is located around 3 miles from downtown Jacksonville and boasts well maintained facilities for camping.
3. GREEN MOUNTAIN BYWAY, VT
Here, you’ll find an impressive array of maple, birch and beech trees lining an extremely beautiful eleven mile route that is one of the most colourful in New England. The drive takes you from Waterbury, which is the quaint home of the world famous ice cream chain Ben & Jerry’s through two state forests as well as three state parks.
4. BOSTON, MA
Just up the road from New York, the more gentile vibe of Boston allows visitors the time it explore its beautiful parks and riverside walks without the frenetic pace that New York life brings with it. A particularly beautiful spot is to head toward Harvard University where the collegiate charm is akin to something from a Hollywood movie, with its crisp leaves falling down against a backdrop of affluent intellectualism.
5. COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OR
The eighty mile Columbia River Gorge is an impressive site to see in the fall, with its firs, cottonwoods, big-leaf maples, ash and twisted pines all putting on a spectacular show of colour explosions - which you can see whilst driving along this beautiful road, hiking in the hills, or even canoeing down the river.
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How To Purge Things Efficiently Before Moving
Are you trying to get a new start by getting rid of some old items? This guide should help you separate what you really need from what you don’t.
Cheap Upgrades That Will Increase Your Home’s Value
When you want to increase the value of your home, thinking of how expensive it could become can be intimidating. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be stressful, and better yet, it doesn’t have to be expensive. You can upgrade the value of your home in a number of easy ways. A few inexpensive additions can make all the difference. Start the process by reading this list of cheap upgrades that will increase your home’s value.
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets
If your kitchen cabinets are aged or looking a bit rough, it’s easy to consider complete replacements. However, adding brand-new cabinetry can get very expensive. Consider another option such as simply giving your existing cabinets a new paint job. Adding a couple new coats of paint to your cabinets can do wonders. It will give your kitchen a cleaner, more modern look. New grey shaker cabinets will give your kitchen a modern feel.
Update Cabinet Handles
Take a close look at all the handles on the different cabinets throughout your house. If they happen to look old or even a bit generic, consider swapping them out for some new ones with a nice shine. You can find inexpensive yet quality-looking replacement handles at many home improvement retailers.
Add New Outlet and Light Switch Plates
Your outlet and light switch plates can quickly get extremely dirty and worn out, considering how often you come into contact with them. When these start to look really worn, it can give the impression that the whole outlet as well as the other electrics in the house might not be in great shape. When you replace the plates with brand-new, clean-looking ones, it gives off a whole new impression. It looks more appealing and confirms that the outlets are more likely to be safe.
Add a Closet or Wardrobe to Any Room
You can enhance the quality of any room by adding either a freestanding wardrobe or a closet. When you add these, it turns what might seem like a plain, empty room only fit to be an office into a space that could also be another bedroom or a den. If you go the closet route, consider looking up some DIY methods.
Add More Seating Space to Your Patio
This is one of the best cheap upgrades that will increase your home’s value. Adding a seating or dining area onto your patio will not only look more appealing, but also make it seem like there’s more space. There are many other easy ways to upgrade your patio on a budget. Consider adding other attractive items that could create an inviting ambience, such as rugs, lights, and plants.
Homes You Need To Make Appointments For This Weekend
Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should make an appointment for this weekend.
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Greenwich Village
WHERE: 126 West 11th Street #51
SIZE: 2 Beds | 1 Baths
COST: $1,875,000
About: One of the most coveted apartments in the building, residence #51 at the Unadilla is a glorious and sun-drenched 2-bedroom home with a dining room and open rooftop views in the heart of the West Village. Prewar charm pervades every room of this fabulous and meticulously detailed home.
The centerpiece of this apartment is a bright, East-facing oversized living room with beautiful wainscoting and enough room to accommodate a generous home office area. A separate windowed dining room lies directly adjacent and features a built-in storage banquette and original wood cabinetry with pass-through kitchen just beyond. With corner Eastern and Northern exposures, the eat-in kitchen is appointed with all stainless steel appliances, an oversized ceramic farmer’s sink and even a vented washer/dryer.
On the opposite side of the apartment there is an enormous master bedroom with both Northern and Southern exposures and fabulous tree-top views of West 12th Street below. The second bedroom is accessible off of the hallway or by way of the master and faces East, and there is a beautiful windowed bathroom with excellent storage and an extra-deep soaking tub.
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Flatiron
WHERE: 22 West 15th Street 14C/15C
SIZE: 1 Beds | 1 Baths
COST: $1,545,000
About: 198 Washington Park presents a golden opportunity to own a MAGNIFICENT Gilded Age Victorian mansion and update it for the modern age. A 33-foot wide, 8,500 square foot brownstone right on Fort Greene Park, 198 Washington Park offers almost unimaginable space and luxury in Fort Greene's most desirable location.
As soon as you walk through the parlor entrance you are struck by the grandiose proportions of the central staircase, the soaring 15-foot ceilings, and the enormous parlors - there are three of them. Original details, particularly the multiple fireplace mantles (there are a dozen fireplaces!), well-preserved wooden door frames, the built-in mirrors and exquisite banisters harken back to the Golden Age of brownstone construction, at the peak of the Italianate and Greek revival building periods in what was then Brooklyn's wealthiest neighborhood. This home has eleven bedrooms and five bathrooms. And then there is the garden, nearly 1,000 square feet of it; to call this outdoor space an oasis would be an understatement. The 2,000+ square foot cellar is so large that it could host a lap pool, extensive gym, media center, and a wine cellar - together.
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West Village
WHERE: 164 Bank Street #9A
SIZE: 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
COST: $1,495,000
About: This boutique condo next to Hudson River Park has a keyed elevator to the door of 9A which opens to a light, bright and newly renovated home. The beautiful new open kitchen has waterfall stone counter tops, pristine white gloss cabinets and stainless appliances. The Bosch five-burner gas cook top and oven hold center court on the kitchen island flanked by double-deep soft-close drawers. Gleaming new stainless fridge, sink and dishwasher keep the aesthetic streamlined. Counter seating provides a work-from-home perch and deftly conceals built-in shelving on the opposite side of the island.
South and west exposures bathe the the living area in light and sliding doors open to the sun-soaked balcony. Views of West Village rooftops stretch to the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty in the distance. Off the hall to the bedroom is a brand new bathroom wrapped in white gloss subway tile, grounded by a marble floor, and accented with matte black Kohler fixtures, adding an elegant and classic touch. The north and west-facing bedroom is large enough for a king-sized bed, has a double closet and offers stunning sunsets over the Hudson River.
John Tozzi Lists 50 United Nations Plaza Home
John Tozzi, President and CEO of Cambridge Investments Limited has listed his home at 50 UN Plaza, 27A for $6,450,000 with Douglas Elliman’s Carol Staab.
Tozzi, who lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is also selling parcels of a property in the area amounting to 580 acres. He is also selling his $85 million home in Marin County, California.
Douglas Elliman
50 UN Plaza, 27A is a private tranquil three bedroom/three bathroom residence with 11’ ceilings and sweeping corner views.
Perfect for an art collector, the home offers endless wall space as soon as you enter the foyer – please see attached for the artwork that the owner currently has on display.
The formal dining room with its large bay window has two pocket doors – one opens into the living room and the other into the kitchen. There are solid white oak floors, custom hand-crafted hardware and finishes of natural stones of the highest quality throughout.
The sleek contemporary kitchen is outfitted with Poliform lacquer cabinetry , honed black granite countertops and top of the line appliances from Miele including a five burner cooktop, two wall ovens plus a warming oven. There is a Subzero custom refrigerator and wine chiller as well as a Bosch washer and dryer.
The library with its south facing bay windows double as a guest bedroom and is fitted out with a set of custom Murphy beds.
The bathroom in the owner’s bedroom suite features a soaking tub, white heated floors, and a vanity top and bath are surrounded by Sivec marble. The vanity is teak from Poliform, the fitting are Donbracht and there is a large glass enclosed spa shower as well as a separate water closet with a bidet.
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Real Estate Moves: Naftali Group Promotes David Hochfelder to CIO
The Benson
On the heels of launching sales at The Benson – Madison Avenue’s first new condominium on the Upper East Side in 20 years – privately-held global real estate and investment firm Naftali Group is pleased to announce the promotion of David Hochfelder. Appointed to Chief Investments Officer from Executive Vice President of Acquisitions, Hochfelder will play an integral role in leading, identifying and securing opportunities that will continue to define Naftali’s expanding New York and national portfolio.
As CIO, Mr. Hochfelder will be responsible for all investments for the company including sourcing, structuring and execution. Additionally, he’ll be recruiting new investors and managing existing investor relations. A finance expert by trade, Hochfelder has been critical in the investment of more than $6 billion of real estate acquisitions throughout his career. Prior to joining Naftali Group, Hochfelder worked at RFR Holding, The City Investment Fund and The Lightstone Group.
Known for leading some of the most significant developments and landmark restorations in New York City, Naftali is focused on expanding its residential portfolio in the New York region. The firm is currently developing three buildings on the Upper East Side. In addition to The Benson, Naftali’s other residential projects include a building at 1165 Madison Avenue that will transform a prime corner at the 86th Street intersection and a new starchitect-designed tower by Robert A.M. Stern at 200 East 83rd Street.
Earlier this summer, Naftali acquired 470 Kent Avenue, one of the last and largest developable sites on the Williamsburg waterfront, for $102.38 million. This purchase is the largest land transaction recorded since the city’s shutdown earlier this year.
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Erik Conover The World's Most Watched Agent Joins Nest Seekers
Nest Seekers International just announced the addition of Erik Conover, the most followed agent on YouTube in the world, to the brokerage. This latest addition is another move on Nest Seekers' part to expand their media empire and reach into the luxury market.
CEO Eddie Shapiro has long known Erik Conover to be ahead of his time, resourceful, and someone who can deliver content and results in the digital age. The decision to bring Erik into the brokerage was a natural progression and a collision of passion and capabilities. Nest Seekers’ expertise in the luxury market and worldwide reach collided with Erik’s worldwide persona as both an agent and YouTube star with nearly 1.5 million subscribers.
Erik’s extremely successful YouTube channel that has garnered over 111 million views since inception. His “Luxury Listings” series has 26 episodes that boast a total of over 64 million views, making each episode average 2.47 million views. Luckily for Nest Seekers, those views translate to deals, as Erik has been a part of hundreds of millions in sales indirectly from his tours.
The team is launching specific programs and shows positioned to create massive exposure to Developers and Development projects in New York City, The Hamptons, Miami, Los Angeles, and London as well as High-End properties in those regions and more. Erik spent the past few years building a well targeted loyal audience of buyers and sellers and general real estate lovers. The first two shows are called "ICONS", which will give an inside look at the most luxurious properties in the World and the second "LEGACY" showcasing prominent development projects and the most prolific developers who envision and construct them.
“We are thrilled to welcome Erik into the Nest Seekers family. He has amassed an incredibly large audience and viewership with his YouTube channel and his “Luxury Listings” series. He’s really tapped into a new innovative way to market and brand yourself and has created a massive following along the way. His talent in understanding brands, marketing and creating the highest quality of real estate content as well as selling homes will be a huge asset and great addition to the family.” said Eddie Shapiro, Founding President and CEO of Nest Seekers International.
Erik Conover said that “Joining Nest Seekers is a great honor and privilege. Eddie is one of the most hardworking and tenacious people I’ve met in the real estate business. His experience, and vision of building and empowering great talent and brands within the firm as well his expansive knowledge of luxury and ultra-luxury markets makes this the greatest opportunity. I’m happy to have found my new home in the Nest Seekers family and am even more excited about what’s to come. We have so many great plans and we are executing around the clock.”
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See Inside NYC's Largest Private Club, 100k SF, by David Rockwell
GID Development Group is celebrating the opening of one of New York City's largest indoor private amenity spaces, the Waterline Club. Designed by award-winning architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, the incredible space spans 100,000 square feet (three entire floors) and is home to the first indoor skate park and first indoor regulation size tennis court in a residential development.
Located inside Waterline Square -- the starchitect-designed, three-building luxury residential development located on Manhattan's Upper West Side by Rafael Viñoly, KPF and Richard Meier & Partners -- the sprawling Waterline Club is the most extraordinary and comprehensive private amenities club in New York City. Designed by Rockwell Group, the massive Waterline Club connects all three towers below the development's public park and boasts nearly 30 different types of best-in-class sports, fitness, creative and leisure spaces that cater to residents of all ages. Spaces include a squash court, 30-foot rock climbing wall, full-court basketball court, indoor soccer field, 25-meter pool, art studio, music and recording studio, indoor gardening studio, 4,600-square-foot children’s indoor playroom designed by award-winning children's museum designer Roto Group, and much more.
Using Drones for Beautiful Online Listings
Using Drones for Beautiful Online ListingsWhen it comes to technology, one innovation that has become increasingly widespread is the use of drones. So much so that the global drone market size is projected to reach $8 billion by 2027, with at least a 25% year-over-year growth starting this year. The biggest reason for this is how drones have gone from being a niche hobby to a popular pastime amongst the general public.The current drones and drone cameras on the market enable dynamic cinematography due to most models having a 20mp camera. The use of a drone now goes far beyond simply taking videos and photos for personal use, as they are frequently used in surveillance, logistics, climate science, filmmaking, and now even real estate. Whether it’s residential or commercial property listings, drones can provide potential buyers with gorgeous images and videos for a more compelling sale.Here’s how you can use drones for online listings.
Of course, one of the basic pictures that real estate realtors need to take to market their property is the estate itself. For this, drones make the best cameraman. Not only is the technology good enough to take high-quality images with (so potential buyers can zoom into them to see the smallest details), but their aerial mobility also gives them the advantage of overhead views. As such, if your property has amenities like pools or a large backyard, drones can capture those in a single shot.
Location mapping
Aside from showing off the beauty of your entire property, drones can fly a bit higher and zoom out for an overview of the surrounding area. It’s an extra hook for potential buyers who ask for things like nearby restaurants, the nearest train station, or surrounding parks. They will be able to get a good idea of the area without the need to visit, saving everyone time and money. You can also use the images to point out the above locations, giving them a better sense of the distances from the property. For those in Canada, you can use drdrone.ca or a similar website to look into drones that will allow you to map locations via aerial shots.
360-degree panoramas
The 360-degree panorama is a type of shot that’s taken in one location by rotating and tilting the camera. The result is a dynamic photo that you can scroll around and view like a rotating globe. The drone can be used for both exterior and interior shots. For the exterior shots, the drone is placed over the property and captures its surroundings. For interior shots the drone is placed in the middle of a room to take a panoramic shot of the entire area. A 360-degree interior shot will give a much more accurate look at a room compared to a traditional photo.
Dynamic virtual tours
]In a time when venturing out into the streets poses some health risks, virtual tours have become increasingly popular among realtors. “It gives you a feel for the place. How big it is, what’s the layout,” said Bartek Drozdz, cofounder of virtual tour business Kuula in an interview. While they can be created using 3D modeling software, this doesn’t encompass the real nature of the property. To this end, tours conducted with drones have better potential to attract buyers. This can be done via a long video tour from start to finish, or a separate 360-degree panorama of every floor and room.
Drone regulationsHearing all that, you must be eager to try out drone photography for yourself. However, there are rules and regulations that you have to follow. For example, before you can pilot a drone, you must be a licensed drone pilot first. This involves taking a piloting test issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. You’re also not allowed to fly drones over state parks, infrastructure, and unsafe locations like construction sites. There may be more restrictions, depending on your city. This is why property sellers often employ the services of professional drone companies, instead of conducting their own flights.Overall, drone photography can make your listings a lot more appealing, from providing quality photos to enabling video tours. You just have to be aware of the policies and local ordinances to avoid legal mishaps.If you’re ready to open your property for an open house, register it here on Off The Mrkt.
Our Favorite Listing: A Home Once Lived By Kate WInslet And More
This week our favorite listing is 451 West 21st Street, an elegant single-family townhouse that Kate Winslet once called home. Located on a pristine tree-lined seminary block, and boasting 4,425 square feet of interior space spanning 5 floors plus an additional 1,950 square feet of exterior space. This home is currently configured as a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom in addition to a media/home theater room, a gym, a stunning garden, and terrace, as well as a beautifully landscaped roof-deck with an outdoor shower., The home includes an expansive open kitchen, airy living and dining room, wood-burning fireplaces in both the primary bedroom and sumptuous bath with a sink that belonged to Cary Grant. A media/home theater room and gym are just a few of the additional features.
Photo Credit: Brown Harris Stevens
Upon entering this home, you will find a beautifully detailed arch inviting you into the warm and spacious open kitchen. Fitted with top-of-the-line appliances and oversized counter/cooking space, this kitchen provides for the perfect blend of living and hosting. A charming breakfast nook is located just beside the kitchen with massive windows looking onto the lovely front garden.
On the home's parlor level, you will also find a large dining area, a bright and airy living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and wide-plank hardwood flooring throughout. A quaint terrace is located just off the living room with steps leading down to the spectacular garden.
A beautiful dark wood staircase will lead you to the home's third (primary) floor. Boasting over 12' ceiling heights and 2 wood burning fireplaces, this primary floor is truly spectacular. A large pass-through closet and dressing room connects the light-filled primary bedroom and oversized master bath. The fourth and fifth floor include 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a media/entertainment room and a den, which can easily be configured into 4 additional bedrooms between both floors.
To top it all off, this home features a breathtaking landscaped and furnished rooftop with spectacular views, an outdoor shower, and completely private! A full kitchen and in-home gym are located in the garden level of this home with access to the charming garden. Just steps away from the Highline, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers, Avenues School, and Hudson Yards the perfect location for anyone. Fabulous restaurants, shops, and incredible art galleries are all located nearby and minutes away.
Listed for $6,995,000, and represented by Chris Poore and Eyal Dagan of Brown Harris Stevens.
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Homes You Need To Make Appointments For This Weekend
Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should make an appointment for this weekend.
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Gramercy Park
WHERE: 260 Park Avenue South, Apt 4H
SIZE: 2 Beds | 3.5 Baths
COST: $2,425,000
About: Move right in to this spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in one of Flatiron’s most coveted pre-war condominiums. A gracious foyer leads to a loft-like living/dining room with 3 oversized windows overlooking 21st Street. The dining area features a custom built-in bar with glass shelving to showcase your glassware and beautiful lacquered wood cabinets for additional storage. The open chef’s kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances from Viking and Sub-Zero, Calcutta marble countertops, and a garbage disposal. A breakfast bar provides ample storage and space for barstool seating.
The loft-like split bedroom layout offers unparalleled privacy. The primary bedroom suite is spacious enough to accommodate a king sized bed with plenty of room to spare. It has large closets and an ensuite spa-like Travertine marble bath with double sinks, an oversized soaking tub, and separate rain head shower. The second bedroom is also generously sized and features its own ensuite bath.
The home has been pre-wired for a smart home system that controls the lighting, sound and televisions. With a powder room, wine refrigerator with capacity for over 500 bottles, in-wall speakers in the living room, a washer/dryer, 12 ft. ceilings, through-wall A/C’s in every room, and custom outfitted closets, this home is suited for your every need.
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Fort Green
WHERE: 198 Washington Park
SIZE: 2 Beds | 3.5 Baths
COST: $6,500,000
About: 198 Washington Park presents a golden opportunity to own a MAGNIFICENT Gilded Age Victorian mansion and update it for the modern age. A 33-foot wide, 8,500 square foot brownstone right on Fort Greene Park, 198 Washington Park offers almost unimaginable space and luxury in Fort Greene's most desirable location.
As soon as you walk through the parlor entrance you are struck by the grandiose proportions of the central staircase, the soaring 15-foot ceilings, and the enormous parlors - there are three of them. Original details, particularly the multiple fireplace mantles (there are a dozen fireplaces!), well-preserved wooden door frames, the built-in mirrors and exquisite banisters harken back to the Golden Age of brownstone construction, at the peak of the Italianate and Greek revival building periods in what was then Brooklyn's wealthiest neighborhood. This home has eleven bedrooms and five bathrooms. And then there is the garden, nearly 1,000 square feet of it; to call this outdoor space an oasis would be an understatement. The 2,000+ square foot cellar is so large that it could host a lap pool, extensive gym, media center, and a wine cellar - together.
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NoHo
WHERE: 10 Bleecker Street, Unit 2F
SIZE: 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath
COST: $3,395,000
About: A renovated corner loft at 10 Bleecker Street, a boutique loft cooperative located in one of the most sought- after neighborhoods in Manhattan. The open chef's kitchen overlooks both the the living and dining areas and is accented by a massive island clad in marble, a stunning mosaic backsplash and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including an island cook top, wine fridge, and separate wall oven.
The living room is flooded with sunlight and features an eye-catching ethanol stone fireplace. The three bedrooms feature abundant storage and are pin drop quiet with views into the serene building courtyard. The two spa-like bathrooms have been renovated with top of the line fixtures and finishes. The building has a super, a virtual doorman system, and video intercom. The entrance, mail room, lobby and hallways were recently renovated. There is also a beautiful common roof deck with furniture and grills and a large bike storage area accessible by elevator.
Upper East Side
WHERE: 401 East 60th St. Apt. 25A
SIZE: 2 Bed | 2 Bath
COST: $2,250,000
About: Perched high over the city and the East River on the 25th floor of the luxe Bridge Tower Place Condominium, this spectacular A-line apartment is the best two bedroom layout in the building. With 11 foot ceilings throughout and floor-to-ceiling windows with glorious views of the landmark midtown buildings and the East River, nothing has been overlooked in the first rate renovation by the current owner.
There’s a huge open living room with adjacent dining room, all with spectacular Eastern and Southern light and views galore. Tons of elegant built-ins abound with rich, pristine marble floors. The kitchen has beautiful custom cabinetry, modern appliances and remarkable storage. The second bedroom, now used as a home office/den, is spacious with glorious light and views plus a unique built-in desk with storage and private marble bath. The primary bedroom is enormous with multiple large fitted closets, a built-in dressing table, desk/work area, and other convenient built-ins. The large marble bath completes this suite. There’s a full laundry and every modern convenience.
Built in 1999 with 38 stories, Bridge Tower Place has a full time doorman and concierge, live-in building manager and large staff, state-of-the-art fitness room, children’s playroom, roof terrace for tenants, laundry, bike room, and garage. The building is pet friendly and allows up to 90% financing.
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Carroll Gardens
WHERE: $848,000
SIZE: 1 Bed | 2 Bath
COST: $848,000
About: Located in the delightfully boutique style Satori building, this bright and airy loft-like, one bed and two full bath duplex apartment with a private rooftop deck, is the stuff that NYC dreams are made of. Upon entering the unit, you will find yourself stepping into a stunning open concept kitchen, dining and living room area that has plenty of room for a home office. Accented by the incredible oversized windows, the sixteen foot ceiling height welcomes a bountiful feeling of endless space. The newly refinished blonde hardwood flooring enhances the bright and open feel.
The chef's kitchen is equipped with gorgeous caesarstone countertops, Bosch stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven. The oversized bar top is a perfect place to enjoy a fabulous meal anytime of the day. Of course, entertaining will also be easy with abundant space for a large dining room table right off the kitchen. The first level full bathroom has a deep soaking tub to wash all your worries away. The floating staircase with custom lighting lifts you to your spacious bedroom suite, complete with a full bathroom, a large walk-in closet, and brand new washer/dryer. Peacefulness surrounds with a bird's eye view of treetops and skyscapes--a true oasis in the city.
This amazing unit, filled with numerous modern amenities, also has central air/heat and custom window blinds. The piece-de-resistance is your private rooftop deck! At this prime location you are close to the trains, restaurants and specialty shops on Smith and Court street as well as just a few blocks away from Whole Foods. You also have local favorites Pig Beach, Lavender Lake, Royal Palms, and Ample Hills Creamery. If parking is needed, reasonably priced covered spaces are nearby.
Sales Launch at Hillrose28 in Rose Hill
Last week Forkosh Development Group announced the sales have commenced at Hillrose28, a boutique collection of 43 condominium residences located at the corner of 28th Street and 3rd Avenue. Situated in the heart of the charming Rose Hill neighborhood, the building’s handsome Portuguese limestone facade is a contemporary interpretation of classic New York City architecture, drawing inspiration from the neighboring Empire State Building.
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“We are so proud of all of the hard work that has gone into Hillrose28. The building is already proving to be popular with buyers and will be a valuable asset to the further establishment of the Rose Hill neighborhood,” said Alex Forkosh, founder of Forkosh Development.
The exterior architecture of Hillrose28, designed by New York-based design firm C3D Architecture, features oversized casement windows with charcoal gray frames that allow each home to be filled with natural light, while also showcasing incredible views of the New York City skyline.
Rising 20-stories to approximately 200-feet, Hillrose28 offers studio-to-four-bedroom residences and a limited collection of penthouses. Global architecture firm Lemay + Escobar Architecure D.P.C. designed the gracious residential interiors and a full suite of amenities. Notably, many of the residences feature significant private outdoor space.
Prices for the residences range from approximately just under $1 million to $9.95 million for a four-bedroom full-floor penthouse. Occupancy is anticipated for Spring 2021. For more information, please visit Hillrose28.com. Hillrose28 is exclusively represented by Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group.
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At-home Cocktail pairings for New York Film Festival viewing
Negroni Sbagliato
At this year’s festival, Campari will have a presence at three of the festival’s virtual Main Slate screenings including Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night, with exclusive video content. Campari will also sponsor the highly anticipated world premiere of On The Rocks, directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, in addition, to select virtual press conferences and Q&A events.
Since 1963, the New York Film Festival has been a centerpiece of New York’s arts scene: an annual bellwether of the state of cinema that has shaped film culture in the city and beyond. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center, the New York Film Festival highlights the best in world cinema. The festival continues a long-standing tradition of introducing audiences to bold and remarkable works from celebrated filmmakers as well as fresh new talent. Support of the New York Film Festival benefits Film at Lincoln Center in its nonprofit mission to support the art and craft of cinema.
New York Film Festival Director Eugene Hernandez said, “We are thrilled to be working with Campari once again to elevate our most important event of the season. In a unique year for the festival and for us all, it is so meaningful to continue collaborating with a partner that values our core mission—to support the art of cinema."
Below are 3 movies with the perfect Campari cocktail.
The Human Voice Dir: Pedro Almodóvar
Tilda Swinton swallows up the screen as a woman traumatized by the end of a relationship in Pedro Almodóvar’s new short film. An impeccably designed yet combustible adaptation of Jean Cocteau’s 1930 play The Human Voice, it marks the Spanish director’s English-language debut.
Drink Pairing: The Classic Negroni
1 part (1 oz.) gin
1 part (1 oz.) sweet vermouth
1 part (1 oz.) Campari
Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass (or ice-filled double rocks glass) and garnish with orange twist.
David Byrne’s American Utopia, Dir: Spike Lee
Spike Lee’s film of David Byrne’s acclaimed Broadway show is an exhilarating record of a seismic theater event as well as a momentous work of cinema in its own right. Both joyous and politically engaged, it’s a reckoning of these dark times through music and togetherness, with a galvanizing rendition of Janelle Monáe’s “Hell You Talmbout” that’s destined to be one of the year’s most talked-about screen moments.
Drink Pairing: The Americano
1 part (1 oz.) Campari
1 part (1 oz.) sweet vermouth
Splash of soda
Pour all the ingredients directly into an old-fashioned glass, fill with ice cubes, add a splash of soda water, garnish with orange slice or lemon peel.
The Truffle Hunters, Dir: Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw
This revelatory, earthy documentary immerses the viewer in the forests of Northern Italy where dogs, accompanied by their elderly and often irascible human owners of modest means, seek the precious white Alba truffle.
Drink Pairing: Negroni Sbagliato
1 part (1 oz, 3cl) Campari
1 part (1 oz, 3cl) Red Vermouth
1 part (top) Sparkling Wine
Build in a double rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a slice of orange. .
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