The Platinum at 247 West 46th Street

www.platinumnyc.com If you want luxury living right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Platinum at 247 West 46th Street and 8th Avenue is the place to call home. This dramatic 43-story condominium development is steps away from Times Square, the striking New York Times building and within walking distance to Broadway, Rockefeller Center and world-class restaurants, grocers and... Read More

Superb Luxury Living at 211 Elizabeth Street in Nolita

Photography by: Romanand Williams In the picturesque section of downtown Manhattan, Nolita, 211 Elizabeth Street is a small and stunning luxury condo building that sits on the corner of Elizabeth and Prince Streets. This red-bricked, boutique building was the vision of a former Tony Award winning Broadway producer, Peter Manning and husband and wife Hollywood production designers,... Read More

The Veneto at 250 East 53rd Street in Turtle Bay

Renderings: theveneto.com Dramatic glamour reminiscent of 50’s Europe is what the developers and designers had in mind when they constructed The Veneto in 2007. Located in Midtown East’s area of Sutton and Beekman Place, the tree-lined neighborhood is made up of grand town homes, elaborate mansions and statuesque buildings that blend an eclectic mixture of pre-war architectural... Read More

The Financial District of Manhattan–Downtown New York City

At the southern tip of Manhattan is New York’s Financial District and its boundaries border surrounding neighborhoods, Battery Park City, Tribeca and Chinatown. Its unofficial borders are from West Side Highway to the East River and from Manhattan’s southern tip to the Brooklyn Bridge. This Lower Manhattan neighborhood has seen marked growth of residential buildings that was... Read More

New York Mortgage Banker, Steve Hartstein Gives Some Insight into What’s Going on in Lending

I had the opportunity to talk to my friend and colleague, Steve Hartstein of First Meridian Mortgage, a residential Manhattan-based mortgage company, about the current climate of lending. I asked Steve if he’s noticed any significant changes and what we can expect in 2011. The Fourth Quarter of 2010 “Since the end of the fourth quarter of 2010, I’ve witnessed a major push... Read More

New York Real Estate: How Will the New Real Estate Regulations on April 1st Affect the Market?

Spring is here and for most of us in the real estate industry that means interest is up, people are considering moving, and in Manhattan, the demand for prime real estate is on the rise. But what about the changes on the financing front and how will that affect buyers’ decisions? How will it affect our business as real estate professionals and those companies and individuals... Read More

The Demand is Up for Manhattan Luxury Apartments

In my late January blog, I told you about how the Manhattan market was in for an upsurge this year and now there’s even more promising news. According to a recent Real Deal article investors are once again looking at Manhattan as a solid investment. Rental prices are going up as well. WNBC New York News reported yesterday that rentals for a two-bedroom condo in New York City... Read More

Keller Williams’ Unique Structure for Commission Split and Profit Sharing

Keller Williams Realty (KW) is vastly different than traditional real estate companies. A far superior alternative than a traditional commission structure, an agent has the potential to earn 100% commission. This unique model allows you to direct your own career where all of your earnings are yours. You know the amount of time you spend on each transaction; some run more smoothly... Read More

The Residences at Jumeirah Essex House-Newly-Designed Manhattan Luxury Condos Within a Historic Landmark Hotel

The Residences at the New Jumeirah Essex House | Photography by Scott Costanzo The recently-renovated Jumeirah Essex House is a part of the National Trust for Historic Hotels of America and is a 44-story luxury hotel/condo building. Located on 160 Central Park South and built in 1929 it was formerly known as the Park Tower. Its six-story, neon red sign was erected in 1932 in celebration... Read More

Superior Ink – The West Village Has “Something Superior” on its Cobble-Stoned Streets

When the architectural firm of Robert A. M. Stern redesigned the plans for Superior Ink Condominiums and Townhomes in 2007, the team faced a brewing controversy between developers, Related Companies and West Village preservationists. Superior Ink was a historic building that, as its namesake implies, once housed an ink factory in the 20th century. Preservationists wanted the 195-foot... Read More