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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Upper West Side

WHERE: 160 West 86th Street Apt. #14

SIZE: 6 Beds | 4.5 Baths

COST: $6,990,000

About: A gorgeous full floor condominium with fabulous open views! Rarely is a home like this available- mint and custom designed, this sprawling approximately 4000 square foot home feels like a house but has all the conveniences of a luxury condominium.

Off an elegant private landing, enter this fabulous full floor home. The combination living room and dining room- "great room" boasts 36 linear feet of bright and open wonderful south views, a wet bar and two large balconies with open city views. Off the living space is a library/office with open south views and adjacent is a new powder bathroom. On the other side of the living area is the new enormous gourmet eat-in kitchen, sun flooded with open south city views and large enough for casual dining and a home office. Designed by Debra Berke Architects it is both functional and fabulous.

The bedroom wing has constant and soothing northern light. The expansive master suite includes a new bathroom with double sinks, glass shower, large bathtub and 2 enormous walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms are separated by a windowed media room or playroom and share a beautiful bathroom. The fourth bedroom has a custom walk-in closet and en-suite bath. In addition there is a spacious staff room with en-suite bath that also can function as an excellent fifth bedroom. There are beautiful hard wood floors throughout, a vented washer/dryer and extra large windows in every room, making this special home extra bright and cheerful!

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Brooklyn Heights

WHERE: 60 Pineapple Street Apt. 6D

SIZE: 2 Beds | 1 Baths

COST: $1,200,000

About: In a full service elevator building, this beautifully appointed 1.5 bedroom treasure has nearly 1200 square feet of living space and views of the NYC skyline. With a generous scale and terrific floorpan, this home offers an undeniable feeling of expanse and boast a terrific flow with prewar charm. There is excellent storage including a walk in closet in the primary bedroom and additional storage options throughout - including customs built-ins. The bonus room is currently configured as a bedroom and could easily transition to to a large home office or guest room. Excellent views, high ceilings, proper foyer, renovated bathroom and kitchen. 60 Pineapple is well maintained by a dedicated staff-live in super, part-time doorman, and porter. There is an elevator, bike room, package room and central laundry. Located in the North end of Brooklyn Heights, close to the promenade and the phenomenal Brooklyn Bridge Park, the building is well situated to service all your subway, restaurant, and shopping needs. Pets are welcome.

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Clinton Hill

WHERE:  345 Clinton Avenue, Apt. 5B

SIZE: 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath

COST: $650,000

About:  The perfect layout for a one / two bedroom in the desirable Clinton Hill Co Ops. This huge apartment features an L shaped living / dining room that is easily converted to a nice size second bedroom. Large living room offers enough space for a dining table. Windows in this apartment flood it with light, having south and east exposures.

There are parquet floors throughout, abundant closet space and built in shelving.The windowed kitchen has solid wood cabinets with abundant space and separate closet / pantry, stainless appliances including dishwasher, tile floor and granite counter tops.

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Cocktails To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2021

St. Patrick’s Day is on the horizon, which means it’s time to start planning your celebrations. When people think about St. Patrick’s Day drinks, the first thing that often comes to mind is a pint of Guinness and a shot of Jameson. While those are definitely good choices (we’ll certainly be having one — or three— on the big day), St. Patrick’s Day drinks can actually be a whole lot more.

Staying in this year? Your probably should so below are cocktails you can make at home thanks to Instacart, everyone’s favorite grocery delivery app, also delivers alcohol in as quick as under two hours! In addition to many major grocery stores, including ALDI, Costco, Publix, and Wegmans, Instacart works with local stores and specialty wine and liquor shops, making it one of the easiest ways to have alcohol delivered right to your doorstep. Or, if you’re feeling generous, send the gift of alcohol to a loved one from afar via the app!

If you’re looking to shake things up this St. Patrick’s day, here are a few cocktails to try:

Belvedere Vodka’s Super Cocktail – Avocado

•  2 oz / 60 ml Belvedere Vodka

• 2 slices Avocado

• .5 oz / 15 ml Coconut Milk

• .75 oz / 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

• .25 oz / 7 ml Honey Syrup

• .5 oz / 15 ml Fresh Pineapple Juice

• Coconut Chips & Chili Flakes

Method:

Add ice, whiskey, vermouth and bitters to a glass. Gently swirl or stir with a mixing spoon for about 20 seconds. Don’t rush this part. Add a maraschino cherry if you’d like.

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The Bing Bomb

• 1 Pint of Guinness

• 1 Shot of 8-Ball Premium Chocolate Whiskey

Method: Fill one pint with Guinness Stout and drop one shot of 8-Ball Premium Chocolate Whiskey

Fun fact: The Bing Bomb was created at the well-known Mr. Bing’s Irish Bar in San Francisco, and it's their spin on the Irish Car Bomb. The bar was even featured by Anthony Bourdain!

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Ketel One Green Mary

Ingredients:

• 1  oz  Ketel  One  Family-Made  Vodka  

• 3.5  oz  freshly  juiced  equal  parts  of  celery  and  cucumber  

• .5  oz  freshly  squeezed  lime  

• 1  pinch  of  rock  salt,  pepper,  cinnamon,  nutmeg  and  dried  chili  flakes

Method:

Add  all  ingredients  to  the  glass,  stir  well,  add  ice.  Garnish  with  a  salted  cucumber  slice

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The Notorious B.I.C (Banana Irish Coffee)

Ingredients:

• 1.5oz Proper No. Twelve

• .5oz Heavy Cream

• .5oz Brown Sugar Syrup

• 3oz Cold Brew Coffee

• ½ of a ripe banana

• 2 cups ice

Method:

Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

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Easy Being Green 

Rachel Ramirez, Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey

• .5 oz blue curacao

• .25 oz Licor 43

• .25 oz simple syrup

• .375 oz lemon juice

• .375 oz lime juice

• 1 egg white

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. “Dry shake” without ice to mix the ingredients and then add ice and shake hard until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Express the oils from a lemon peel over the top of the drink and discard the peel.

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Manhattan

First created at the Manhattan Club in 1874 at a party hosted by Jennie Churchill

• 1.5 Oz. Zacapa 23 Rum

• 1 oz  Oz.  Sweet Vermouth 

• 1 Dash of bitters Orange bitters

• 2 dash angostura bitters

• Orange peel for garnish

Method: 

Mix the rum, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail shaker over ice. Stir until mixed and strain into a coupe. Garnish with orange peel which you certainly can flame if you choose to.

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Jameson Cold Brew & Cola

• 1 part Jameson Cold Brew

• 2 parts Cola

• Orange peel

Method:  Build over ice in a high ball glass and garnish with Orange Peel.

Our favorite listing this week is 508 West 24th Street, Unit 5th Floor, home to NBA Player Carmelo Anthony. The ten-time NBA All-Star, has listed his New York City condo. The home is the largest unit in the Cary Tamarkin designed building at 508 W 24th that overlooks the High Line and is walking distance from world-class shopping and prominent art galleries.

251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

Our last #openhouse roundup will you be checking out this #parkslope home? #nycrealestate #brooklynrealestate #milliondollarlistings #luxuryhomes #OffTheMRKT

DNA Development announced that closings have commenced at 350 West 71st Street, the successful Upper West Side luxury conversion that seamlessly combines two historic pre-war buildings into one stunning contemporary condominium with a classic façade. As construction nears completion, the seven-story building’s 38 elegant residences and bespoke amenities are coming to life, as DNA welcomes its first residents.

Our favorite listing this week is located at One West End, the sculptural glass residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli within Riverside Center. At $19.5 million, 29B offers 5,302 square feet of interiors space, with four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a media room, lofted library, and a double height great room leading out to a 3,000 square foot terrace with impeccable views.

Brown Harris Stevens Celebrates 2020 Agent Achievements In Virtual Ceremony

Lisa Lippman

Brown Harris Stevens, one of the country’s largest privately owned real estate brokerages, has announced its agent award recipients recognized for outstanding production companywide and by region in 2020.  This marks the first awards ceremony since Brown Harris Stevens restructured to incorporate Halstead and celebrated both incoming and legacy Brown Harris Stevens agents. 

Due to Covid safety protocols, the interactive web-based ceremony was produced entirely in-house by the Brown Harris Stevens marketing team in conjunction with BrandLive. The awards were presented virtually to the agents by CEO Bess Freedman, New York City President Hall Willkie, Executive Chairman Diane Ramirez and Regional President Richard Grossman. The event also featured remarks by Terra Holdings Co-Chairmen William Zeckendorf and David Burris as well as Brown Harris Stevens COO Alan Kersner. 

Headlining the ceremony was special guest speaker Amy Purdy,  a celebrated Paralympic athlete, author, and renowned motivational speaker. Musical accompaniment was courtesy of a motivational Spotify list curated by Freedman herself with selections ranging from Broadway tunes to Hip-hop. BHS employees were also recognized for their hard work during the pandemic with a "night out on BHS" gift card to GrubHub.

“The 2020 Awards ceremony was the first time we truly celebrated together as one company and really showcased the depth of talent and breadth of our reach. I am so proud of the award recipients, and all of our incredible agents. This was a challenging year, but we got through it together, and are stronger for it,” said Freedman.

The Brown Harris Stevens Award recipients include: 

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NYC:

Broker of the Year: Lisa Lippman

Team of the Year:  Mike Lubin Team 

THE HAMPTONS: 

Top Agent : Chris Burnside 

Top Team: Cerio Natter Team 

FORMER HALSTEAD NYC:

Top Agent: Richard Orenstein 

Top Team: Harkov Lewis Team 

PALM  BEACH: 

Top Agent: John O. Pickett Ill 

Top Team:  Pulitzer & McGurk Collection (Liza Pulitzer and Whitney McGurk) 

MIAMI: 

Top Agent: Toni Schrager  

Top Team: Keith Marks & Sonia Toth 

CONNECTICUT : 

Top Agent: Rob Johnson

Top Team: Eileen B. Hanford Team 

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Mighty All-Latina Team Led by Maria Velazquez Bolts To Compass

Maria Velazquez

Compass, has announced the arrival of a dynamic duo—Maria Velazquez and Davina Arroyave.

The veteran Velazquez team specializes in selling luxury homes in New York City and Florida and routinely represents international buyers, working on everything from new developments to bulk investment sales. 

"Our clients entrust us with the hefty task of identifying the best deals, and there is no better way to build on that trust than by pairing with Compass," said Maria Velazquez. "Doing so will allow me and Davina to have access to industry-disrupting technology to better service our clients and grow our business faster."

Maria is no stranger to headlines, having worked on impressive deals, including a bulk sale of over $40 million at 15 Willams Street and multiple units at 60 Riverside, paid in cash by investors who scored deals—accounting for 25 percent of sales in the building. 

Before Compass, Maria was a top agent at Douglas Elliman but decided to join Compass for its innovative digital tools. For example, Compass Lens launched last year and is an Al-powered tool that allows homeowners to envision what homes would look like with cosmetic upgrades to maximize their value.

"To stay at the top of the real estate industry, I need the best tools, and with Compass, I can send my clients the latest data and insights completely from my phone and showcase homes in a modern and compelling way," said Maria. 

A native of Colombia, Maria has resided in New York for 15 years, turning a two-week stay into a dedicated career in Big Apple real estate, breaking sales records and establishing herself as a highly sought-after agent. When not advising her local and international client base, Maria travels extensively throughout South America and other parts of the world and is a certified sommelier and food connoisseur. 

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Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon, Have Joined Corcoran

Eloy Carmenate

The Corcoran Group, today announced that Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon, top brokers and Miami market experts, have joined Corcoran. Announcement of the move was made by Pamela Liebman, Corcoran’s President and CEO.

The Carmenate/Duchon Team will be affiliated with Corcoran’s Miami Beach office and bring $179M in active inventory to Corcoran. With over 37 years of combined real estate experience, Carmenate and Duchon have sold over $2.5 billion in lifetime sales volume. Recognized by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Variety and more, they have been one of the top teams at Douglas Elliman since 2016. 

With unparalleled local knowledge of one of the most architecturally diverse locations in the world, the powerhouse duo connects Miami’s most prestigious, exclusive and significant residences to the world’s most discerning buyers. With a reputation for success, they have represented the work of many internationally renowned architects, including Norman Foster and Herzog De Meuron. 

Mick Duchon

“We are thrilled to welcome Eloy and Mick to Corcoran,” said Liebman. “They have an incredible track record and are highly respected real estate experts, who are always one step ahead of the dynamic South Florida market. I am confident they will achieve even greater success with the resources and power of the Corcoran brand behind them.” 

Carmenate and Duchon remarked on their move, “Corcoran is synonymous with success, unparalleled client service and incredible agent support. We are aligned with the direction Corcoran is headed and are very excited for all that’s on the horizon. We remain tremendously grateful for our time at Douglas Elliman and leave with smiles on our faces.”

Carmenate has called Miami home since 1970, Duchon since 2005, and they are both residents of the sought-after Venetian Islands. Active in the South Florida community, Duchon is on the Executive Board of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation and is a founding member of the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center.

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Douglas Elliman Announces Top-Performing Hamptons Agents of 2020 - The Ellie Awards

Erica Grossman

On March 4th, Douglas Elliman, one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, announced the winners of the 2021 Ellie Awards, which honor the firm’s top performing agents throughout the nation for 2020. Top performers from the Hamptons, including Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Hampton Bays, Montauk, Quogue, Sag Harbor, Southampton and Westhampton Beach, were among the honorees of this year’s awards.

“While this past year was extremely challenging, our talented agents persevered. Through their hard work and dedication, our brokerage was able to surpass its 2019 sales volume despite a global pandemic,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC. “Even though we cannot celebrate together in person as in years past, it is important for us to honor our incredibly skilled agents and present well-deserved awards for their extraordinary success.”

Nationwide sales for Douglas Elliman in 2020 totaled $29.6 billion as the company continued its nationwide growth into new markets. The firm was responsible for 46,303 sales and rental transactions.

In the Hamptons, Elliman closed $2.9B in sales volume in 2020 – a staggering $1.5 Billion over the previous year’s volume. Over the course of the year, Elliman closed on 3,425 units (sales and rentals combined), up from 1,992 units in the year prior. Elliman claimed two of the region’s top 5 residential sales including the $50M sale of 187 Dune Road in Bridgehampton by Erica Grossman and the $45M sale of 26 & 32 Windmill Lane in East Hampton by Paul Brennan and Martha Gundersen. Other top Elliman sales included 38 Two Mile Hollow Road in East Hampton [$24M] represented by Bonny Aarons and Janette Goodstein and 25 Potato Road in Sagaponack Village [$20.5M] represented by Douglas Elliman’s Hara Kang, Justin Agnello and James Keogh of The Atlantic Team and Michael Lorber and Erica Grossman. 

Elliman also closed on the East End’s biggest commercial deal of 2020, with Enzo Morabito and Adam Rothman representing the sale of the Water Street Shops in Sag Harbor, which will be transformed into the permanent home of the Bay Street Theater.

“Undoubtedly, we navigated uncharted waters in 2020 and experienced a market that we’ve never before seen in The Hamptons,” said Todd Bourgard, Douglas Elliman’s Senior Executive Regional Manager of Sales for the Hamptons. “Our Hamptons agents rose to the occasion, expertly adapting to unforeseen changes in the way we do business, and in the end, we broke more records in the number of sales and in the volume of sales than we ever thought possible. It’s all a testament to the resiliency, work ethic and drive of our talented agents, who continue to lead the marketplace, and I’m so proud of their extraordinary accomplishments.”

In the Hamptons, the Top Individual prize based on Gross Commission Income (GCI) was awarded to Michaela Keszler from the Southampton office. Additional individuals recognized by GCI were Erica Grossman (#2), Martha Gundersen (#3), Paul Brennan (#4), Adam Hofer (#5), Lynda Packard (#6), Thomas Cavallo (#7), Susan Ceslow (#8), Brian Hagadorn (#9), Priscilla Garston (#10), Sara Goldfarb (#11), Dawn Neway (#12), Marc (Aaron) Curti (#13), Brenda Giufurta (#14), Susan Hovdesven (#15), David Donahue (#16), Denise Wilder (#17), William Wolff (#18), Lauren Spiegel (#19) and Patrick McLaughlin (#20).

The Hamptons award for Top Team by GCI went to The Atlantic Team of the East Hampton office, led by Justin Agnello, Hara Kang and James Keogh. Other Top 10 Teams by GCI in the Hamptons included The Enzo Morabito Team (#2), The Braun/Rosko Team (#3), The Terry Thompson Team (#4), and The Tunick Team (#5).

The Atlantic Team was also named the Top Performing Team by number of transactions for the Hamptons, followed by The Enzo Morabito Team (#2), The Terry Thompson Team (#3), The Braun/Rosko Team (#4) and The Porto/Francavilla Team (#5).

The Top Individual prize based on transactions went to Angelica Cocha, from the Hampton Bays office. Other winners were Susan Ceslow (#2), Michaela Keszler (#3),Thomas Cavallo (#4), and Robert Landsiedel (#5).

The coveted award for Hamptons Rookie of the Year went to Paulina Keszler.

The prestigious Pinnacle Club Award winners from the Hamptons, presented to agents and teams who made over $1 million in 2020, included The Atlantic Team, The Braun/Rosko Team, Paul Brennan, Thomas Cavallo, Susan Ceslow, Priscilla Garston, Erica Grossman, Martha Gundersen, Brian Hagadorn, Adam Hofer, Michaela Keszler, The Enzo Morabito Team, Lynda Packard, The Terry Thompson Team and The Tunick Team.

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Maintaining Luxury Apartments For Wealthy Investors

Dylan Pichulik

Dylan Pichulik began XL Real Property Management with one goal in mind- provide an unparalleled level of service and attention in a world dominated by companies that seem to have forgotten the basic principles of property management. Companies should be up to date with the latest property statistics and aim to gain customers from this. For example, Dylan has kept up to date with the latest lease accounting standards (learn more about IFRS 16 here) and many other elements of the property business to keep his company ahead of the game. As the chief executive officer of XL Real Property Management, and with a decade of experience, Dylan is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and business development objectives.

• What type of offerings do you provide to clients?

• XL goes beyond just the laundry list of offerings for clients. Our services are designed so the role as the owner is only to sit back and relax – we take the stress out of owning investment properties in New York City and ensure we’re available 24/7 for our clients. Services include: rent Invoicing, rent collection; expense payment; insurance procurement; tenant requests; repair and maintenance issues; lease and lease renewal preparation; board application assistance for new tenants/renewals; apartment turnover services; emergency repair assistance; renovation oversight; unit owner meeting attendance; monthly and annual accounting statement preparation; state and federal tax filing preparation; furnishing procurement and inventory services; legal services; routine property inspections; mortgage escrow reviews; boiler, elevator and life safety equipment inspection; and monitoring and regulatory filings and compliance.

• How much of an increase have you seen in business since the pandemic? How much of it is people who have left NYC, but plan on coming back?

• We’ve seen about a 20% increase of business across the board and 50% of it is people who have left NYC but are planning on returning. 

• What do you predict the real estate market is going to see in 2021? 

  • Presently, I think there’s going to continue to be a very active sales market – especially because people are specifically worried they’re going to miss the “covid discount”. It’s similar to those who kicked themselves for not investing in the stock market. While it’s still too soon to tell, by summer we should see more activity and recovery in NYC. I also predict you can count on seeing an increase in bulk buying – going back to the covid discount, we’re having a lot of conversations with our clients about taking advantage of the market and rates for long term investments.  

• Can you give us an example of a client who you worked with during the pandemic? 

  • Of course – we worked with a gentleman who owns a condo in Midtown East but moved to Costa Rica to ride out the pandemic. He has an expensive art collection and engaged XL to do the following:  

    • Perform weekly inspections to ensure no leaking of the apartment

    • Work closely with HVAC company to ensure equipment working properly so that climate is well-maintained in the apartment

    • Coordinate and oversee weekly cleanings of the apartment

    • Clear drains on terrace to prevent clogging

    • Clear snow from building up around drains to ensure proper drainage

    • Check mail weekly

    • Pay and review all operating expenses

• Is there one example/instance you can share about an ill-intended renter taking advantage of the Tenant Safe Harbor Act?

  • I think the Tenant Safe Harbor Act protected a lot of New Yorkers but with anything, of course there were people who took advantage of it. For example, we had a tenant that didn’t think it was fair he had to pay full rent because he was quarantining in Bora Bora.

• How do you help investors enhance their profitability? What are the benefits to using XL?

  • New York City is a complex market – hiring a property manager to represent your individual apartment or small building is vital to having a prosperous investment experience. With all of the challenges that real estate investors face, XL Real Property Management maximizes the income potential of assets to help enhance profitability with services such as lease renewal negotiations, volume pricing on operational expenses, trustworthy vendors, and insurance policy audits

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Douglas Elliman Honors Top Westchester & Connecticut Agents with Ellie Awards

Jennifer Leahy

On March 4th, Douglas Elliman, announced the winners of the 2021 Ellie Awards, which honor the firm’s top performing agents throughout the nation for 2020. Top performers from Westchester and Connecticut were among the honorees this year.

“While this past year was extremely challenging, our talented agents persevered. Through their hard work and dedication, our brokerage was able to surpass its 2019 sales volume despite a global pandemic,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC

Nationwide sales for Douglas Elliman in 2020 totaled $29.6 billion as the company continued its nationwide growth into new markets. The firm was responsible for 24,242 sales and 22,061 rental transactions.

In 2020, Douglas Elliman was involved in two of the top three residential sales in Bedford, in addition to the highest sale in Putnam County in the past five years with 15 Kings Dock Road. The Katonah office grew 35% in sales volume year-over-year while the Armonk office grew an impressive 72% in sales volume year-over-year. In Connecticut, Douglas Elliman’s Greenwich office closed a record $281,958,000 in real estate in 2020. This is a 34% increase in sales volume from 2019. 

“I am blown away by the talent we have across Westchester and Connecticut,” said Michael Fitzgibbon, Executive Manager of Sales for Douglas Elliman’s Westchester and Connecticut Divisions. “Our agents went above-and-beyond during unprecedented times and they deserve to be celebrated for all of their hard work. We are proud to congratulate them for countless milestones achieved and thank them for their contributions to Elliman’s continued success.” 

In Connecticut, earning first place for Top Teams by GCI was The Jennifer Leahy Team. They were followed by The Magnuson-Tamigian Team (#2) and The Malloy Group (#3). 

The Top Individuals by GCI in Connecticut were led by Monica Webster and included William Martin (#2), Jennifer Ho (#3), Mary Ann Clark (#4) and Clare Guest (#5).

In Westchester, earning first place for Top Teams by Gross Commission Income (GCI) was The Strong Oestreich Elwell Team. Other top teams included The DeBellis Team (#2), The Oliveira Team (#3), The Akin Pinkas Team (#4) and The Sarlo Sales Team (#5).

Westchester’s Top Individual by GCI was Margaret Harrington of the Katonah office. Other top individuals included Glorianne Mattesi (#2), Sally Slater (#3), Melissa Frank-Lutz (#4) and Maura McSpedon (#5).  

The Top 5 Teams by Transactions in Westchester were led by The DeBellis Team and included The Strong Oestreich Elwell Team (#2), The Oliveira Team (#3) and The Miguel Cabrera Team (#4).  

The Top 5 Individuals by Transactions in Westchester were led by Margaret Harrington and included Glorianne Mattesi (#2), Maura McSpedon (#3), Eileen McGrath (#4) and Vincent Vetrano (#5). 

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Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group Honors Award Winners in a Virtual Celebration

Corcoran Sunshine, the industry leader in the planning, design, marketing, and sale of luxury residential new developments, recently held its annual awards celebration.  Conducted virtually for the first time, the event was hosted by Corcoran Sunshine’s president, Kelly Kennedy Mack, and honored the team’s noteworthy achievements throughout 2020.

Included among the evening’s awards and award winners were: 

 Sales Team of the Year: presented to the Waterline Square Sales Team, whose members include Joe Alvarez, Norma-Jean Callahan, Jordana Espinosa, Elizabeth Venter, and Sales Director Melissa Win.  These team members generated the highest sales volume across the Corcoran Sunshine portfolio.

Deal of the Year: awarded to Sales Director Richard Hicks, Rae Land, and Lori Valvano –  for the $19.5 million sale of the penthouse at 25 Park Row.  This transaction was especially interesting because the buyer had already intended to purchase in the building, but upgraded to a penthouse with outdoor space after the onset of the pandemic.

 The Innovation Award (Onsite): presented to the Lantern House Sales Team of Aaron Boudreaux, Tiffany Chen, Dan Cordeiro, Nicole Diaz, Shannon Hansen, Thomas House, Stephanie Mastronardi, Sharon Novotny, and Sales Director Donna Puzio.  The team was honored for developing a successful one-on-one preview week in October, as well as a customized personal outreach strategy to engage potential buyers.

The awards marked the culmination of a remarkable year.  Six of 2020’s top ten best-selling Manhattan new developments are represented by Corcoran Sunshine; namely Lantern House, The Park Loggia, Waterline Square, Fifteen Hudson Yards, 25 Park Row and 130 William.  The firm added a seventh to their portfolio when they were tapped to assist in marketing One Manhattan Square.  Corcoran Sunshine also represents 11 Hoyt in Downtown Brooklyn, top-selling building across New York City in 2020 - based on contracts signed.

Additionally, during 2020, the team successfully sold out The Greenpoint, Citizen360, 56 Leonard, and 21 East 12th Street.  They achieved a record sale in the Financial District with the sale of the above-noted $19.5 million penthouse at 25 Park Row - and The Asbury Ocean Club penthouse sold for $5.5 million, the highest sales price ever in the historic seaside resort of Asbury Park, NJ.

“Despite the obstacles 2020 presented, we not only survived, we thrived.  Corcoran Sunshine developed creative initiatives that kept business moving forward, no matter what,” said Mack.  “I am incredibly proud of our achievements, and would like to give my heartfelt thanks to our team for their dedication – both to our firm and to New York City.  I look forward to even more success as 2021 progresses.”

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4 Fixture Additions that Can Increase Your Home’s Value

Everyone wants to add beauty to their home. Renovations are always an excellent way for homeowners to add their personal touch to their living space. Whether creating shelving as a fun DIY project or putting on a new paint job for the home office, homeowners enjoy showing their creativity while enhancing their house’s appearance.

There are even more extensive options for home additions that you can use, which may increase a home’s real estate value. If you’re selling your home soon, or just want to add to its market value for the future, fixtures are an excellent option. Keep in mind that the kitchen and bathroom are important areas in any home. Ensuring comfort and style in these areas is always important. A stylish renovation can offer practical and visually pleasing improvements to these spaces. Whether you're considering a Cupertino bathroom renovation or any other area, upgrading with quality fixtures can greatly enhance your property's overall appeal and value. Whether you’re looking to redesign your kitchen or to upgrade your windows with between the glass blinds, here are four fixture additions that can increase your home’s value.

1. Small Additions to the Bathroom

Fixtures are different from other home additions. Home entertainment upgrades, such as a new TV or surround sound system, can come with you after a potential move-out. Fixtures, on the other hand, are permanently attached to the ceiling, floor, or walls. However, this provides the potential benefit for fixture enhancements to raise the value of your home.

Bathrooms are one of the most essential rooms in any house. You can start here with your fixture additions. However, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on new renovations or other upgrades. Simple bathroom fixtures such as attaching a brass or steel towel rack to the wall can provide a great appearance. 

Other minor additions or replacements you can do in the bathroom yourself include:

• Installing a new shower door

• Attaching a vintage medicine cabinet to the wall

• Replacing your old bathroom faucet

• Affix more stylish mirrors above the sink

In just a day or two, you could have a fully-upgraded bathroom. It may even cost less money than you think, while also raising your home’s property value.

2. Upgrade Your Window Treatment

Perhaps you have the same blinds on your windows that you’ve had for years. Or maybe your windows themselves need some improvement. Now might be the perfect time to think about upgrading the window treatment in your home.

You’ll first want to take down your old window coverings. It’s best to use a screwdriver for this step. Make sure you have a tape measure. You’ll need specific measurements for the length and width of your new window treatment. You can usually round off to the nearest 1/8 of an inch.

In terms of choosing your new window treatment upgrade, it depends on your specific style. Vertical blinds are an excellent option for large windows or sliding glass doors. This lets the blinds filter light and enhances the height of the room. Shades, meanwhile, are another worthwhile selection. They’re highly versatile and come in a variety of materials. Roman and honeycomb shades are two great examples. Alternatively, however, you could choose to opt for residential window tinting in Carrollton or wherever you are located. This option is beneficial if you're looking to reduce glare, improve privacy, and add value to your home in one sleek solution that offers long-term benefits.

No matter your choice, upgrading your window treatment can add some flair to your rooms. Installing these fixtures, or having a professional do it for you, can help raise your home’s value too.

3. Replace Outdated Kitchen Appliances

Let’s face it: doing an entire remodeling of your kitchen would cost thousands of dollars. Replacing countertops, retiling the floor, and doing an entire refurbishing takes time out of your schedule--and more importantly, money out of your wallet. At that point, you might be spending more than the value you’re adding on.

Instead, concentrate on replacing the more outdated appliances in your kitchen. Whichever device you’re shopping for, make sure that they have the ENERGY STAR logo. This logo means that they’re energy-efficient and will save you (or, if you’re selling your home, the future homeowner) money. 

If their models are old, then replacing your refrigerator or stove is highly recommended. These are appliances that are often used for cooking and storing food. Slide-in stoves, in particular, give your home more value than freestanding ones. You may also want to consider replacing your dishwasher, especially if you’ve had the same model for more than ten years. Additionally, if you’re looking to buy a slow juicer, this is the perfect time to upgrade. A modern, self-feeding juicer not only enhances your kitchen’s functionality but also brings convenience and health benefits with every use.

4. Enhance Your Lighting

Lighting design is a part of home improvement that you might not have thought about. However, it can be an excellent way to enhance your rooms’ appearance and add some property value to your home.

There are many different areas of your home that you can add lighting sources to or replace existing lighting fixtures. For instance, you can add recessed lighting to the living room for a more ideal amount of brightness. You can also replace a basic chandelier over the dinner table with a model such as a drum shade or vintage-style chandelier, which will add a gorgeous appearance to the room. Keep an eye out on the marketplace for gorgeous led chandeliers, which are becoming increasingly popular in modern homes. In general LED lighting or LED bulbs wherever possible take a lot less electricity than either and reduce our impact on the planet. Switch on to the latest lighting trends on LED Ceiling Light Co.

These are just a few examples. No matter your lighting design idea or which room you decide on, enhancing your lighting fixtures can add style and value to your home.

Homeowners everywhere want a charming look for their house. Upgrading their homes with these fixtures can not only bring more elegance to your home but can also add property value if done right. With these tips, we’re confident that you can complete these fixture additions and increase your home’s value.

Jennifer Bell

About the Author

Jennifer Bell is a freelance writer, blogger, dog-enthusiast, and avid beachgoer operating out of Southern New Jersey.

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Where You Can Now Eat In New York City

Hungry for breakfast but something besides the perfect egg sandwich on the street. Brunch is popular, but the most important meal of the day is often the most skipped. Breakfast shouldn't be boring, because you are not. Not sure where to get the best breakfast in New York City? Don't worry, we've got you coved, now set your alarm for tomorrow's breakfast because this is where you can find us.

Hole in the Wall serves brunch favorites at their FiDi (15 Cliff St.), Murray Hill (626 1st Avenue), Flatiron at Hotel Henri (37 W 24th St.) and Williamsburg (292 Bedford Avenue) locations. Signature dishes from Executive Chef Brent Hudson range from sweet to savory for any mood. The menu includes his Wagon Wheel Waffles with vanilla whipped cream cheese, strawberry jam, torched marshmallow and Nutella sauce, and a Pulled Pork Benedict featuring 12-hour slow-braised pork, poached eggs, burnt butter hollandaise and beet relish on sourdough. Sip on a Jalapeno Bloody Mary, a Blood Orange Negroni, an Aperol Spritz or a Mimosa anytime of day. Brunch at FiDi is available Friday - Sunday 9am - 5pm, Murray Hill: Wednesday - Sunday 9am - 5pm, Flatiron: Monday - Friday 10am - 4:30pm and Sat - Sun 9am - 4:30pm and Williamsburg: Monday - Sunday 9am - 4:30pm     

Egg Shop has reinvented the egg and proved that an egg can be the star of any dish at their Nolita (151 Elizabeth St.)  and Williamsburg (138 N 8th St.) locations. On the sandwich end, Egg Shop offers the Egg Shop B.E.C. with broken yolk, Vermont white cheddar, pepper bacon, tomato jam, and pickled jalapeno on a brioche roll. Or chow down on their cruisers like the Brisket Chilaquiles made with slow-cooked brisket, over easy, fried tortilla, jack cheese, salsa roja, cotija, sour cream, jalapeno, pickled onion, and cilantro. Wash it all down with a refreshing Breakfast Mule and the day is yours. Nolita is open Friday 9am - 3pm & Saturday - Sunday 9am - 4pm and the Williamsburg location is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am - 3pm & Saturday - Saturday 9am - 4pm.   

Carnegie Diner & Cafe (205 W. 57th St.) in the heart of Midtown features an extensive all-day breakfast menu, which includes a Lobster Benedict, Avocado Toast, a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles, crepes and French Toast in addition to bagels, croissants and muffins. Enjoy a bottomless cup of coffee for $3.50 or unlimited mimosas for $19.95 per person. The diner is open every day from 7am - 10pm.

Loulou (176 8th Ave) in Chelsea offers weekend brunch with delectable options like a Gruyere’ Omelet with fine herbs, roasted heirloom tomato and a frisee salad, a Mandarin Parfait with Greek yogurt, mandarin, blueberry, coconut and house granola, and a stellar Croissant French Toast with a Mandarin Date Compote, blood orange, walnuts and mascarpone. Terremoto Coffee is served day and night in addition to a variety of brunch cocktails and fresh juices and smoothies.

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