Rankings for other New York City landmarks:
#1 Statue of Liberty
#2 Empire State Building
#10 Highline
#14 Frank Gehry’s 8 Spruce St
#18 WTC 9/11 Memorial

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During the 20th century, some of the world’s most renowned architects built and designed ultra-luxurious dwellings for Manhattan’s elite and wealthy residents. 817 Fifth Avenue, one of Fifth Avenue’s most elegant and coveted addresses, was built during the mid-1920s. Housing only 16 within 15 stories, the Italian Renaissance building, constructed of limestone, is considered one of most beautiful buildings in Manhattan, designed by George B. Post & Sons.

The triplex, private mansion is within a 24-hour full-service condominium featuring a private entrance at 816 Fifth Avenue. It is situated along Central Park, steps from Madison and Fifth Avenue shopping and boutiques, fine dining, and the Upper East Side’s most prized cultural venues.

This stunning, spectacular and gorgeously unique home is nearly 7,000 square feet and contains more than 15 rooms of expansive living space. This home has phenomenal views through its more than 30 oversized windows throughout its three levels — approximately 75 feet of which are along Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park.

The New York Post included the property at 817 Fifth Avenue in the Dream Homes section of the paper yesterday!

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One 57 is the latest and greatest residential building in the impressive portfolio of Gary Burnett and Extell Development. The sleekly-modern 90-story glass building is a shining addition to Manhattan’s skyline.

“An Iconic Transformation of the New York Skyline” is how One 57’s website describes the building. A very true statement indeed as it rises to over 1,000 feet making it Manhattan’s tallest residential building, as well as a dramatic, beautiful and glowing representation of what Manhattan chic truly is.

Mr. Barnett, a visionary when it comes to predicting and building what the Manhattan real estate market is and will be, has hit a major home run with this property. Certain to be a major attraction and prime investment for both Manhattan and foreign buyers, it’s designed for those that want the the ultimate Manhattan apartment — super modern with just about every amenity one could want.

Not only are the expansive spaces and finishings ultra modern and classic but the views are nothing short of breathtaking; 360 degree, panoramic views of Manhattan majesty — Central Park, river views, city views — pretty much the whole tri-state region will be the backdrops for the ultra-luxury (and ultra-pricey) condos.

There are 95 condos atop the five-star Park Hyatt Hotel containing 210 rooms. Residents and guests alike receive all the amenities and white-glove services that one would expect from this caliber of luxury living and accommodations.

Location, location, location!

Its location in the Plaza District is prime; between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, it’s within walking distance to Carnegie Hall, Central Park at Columbus Circle, upscale shopping and dining, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and the Museum of Modern Art.

At $5,000 plus, plus a square foot, these luxury condos were designed by the best of the best — Manhattan’s and the world’s “elite” team of architects and interior design geniuses. A recent New York Observer article stated that the six-bedroom condo at One 57 has an asking price of $110 million!

The Design Team

The building’s exterior is by Christian DePortzamparc, the Pritzker Price winning “architect urbanist,” whose designs include 400 Park South and numerous residential, commercial, concert halls and more all over the world lent his creative vision to the building’s vertical pattern of two different kinds of glass that create an “energetic cascade” and simulate a random “Klimt-like” pattern that shifts/changes with the day and evening light.

Thomas Juul-Hansen is the Danish architect selected for One 57’s interiors. Juul-Hansen is known for using “sumptuous natural materials” to design large-scale spaces. His interiors include One York and One Madison Park and he spared no creative expense with One 57. The rooms are large-scale, the windows, floor-to-ceiling and the floors are either rift sawn white oak or herringbone rosewood.

One to six bedroom homes, ranging in size from over 1,000 square feet to nearly 14,000 square feet, all contain custom details/finishings such as oversized entry doors, custom hardwares, cabinets and vanities and motorized window shades. The latest in security is standard with video intercom and 24-hour doorman and concierge. Fireplaces are in some, with the penthouse unit having four.

The gourmet kitchens are either open or contained and have Smallbone of Devizes cabinetry, stone and granite countertops and appliances by Miele and Subzero. Mila stainless steel undermount sinks with Dornbracht faucets and special additions in some units include warming drawers, pull-out pantries and integrated kitchen island stools.

Master baths have custom wood vanities with Nero Voda marble tops, Duravit undermount sinks and polished Italian Covelano Silvergold marble slab floors, Zuma or Custom Waterworks soaking tubs and radiant heat flooring. Select units have steam showers with benches, Dornbracht rain showers with body spray and wet rooms with glass enclosed tub, bench and steam showers and Duravit bidets. Some units have Junior Master Baths, secondary baths and powder rooms, all with marble, radiant heat flooring and custom finishings and fixtures.

Shared Spaces/Amenities

Residents enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center and Yoga Studio. There’s also a library with 24-foot long aquarium and billiards, screening room, catering kitchen, arts/crafts room and a pet-grooming room. Secure on-site underground parking is available, as is a “discreet” additional 58th Street entry.

One 57 is the most-watched development in Manhattan. With its prime location, unbelievable views and exquisite to detail, its future is one of incredible return on investment and arguably, one of the choicest Manhattan developments.

Other amenities at One 57 include:

• 24-hour doorman and concierge
• Miele washer/dryers in units
• Access to Park Hyatt Hotel amenities — health club/spa, triple-height indoor pool, Jacuzzi and Spa Portico, steam rooms, treatment rooms and private residential elevator to pool and fifth floor bar/restaurant
• Access to hotel services: Catering/room service, deluxe spa services, housekeeping, laundry services, grand ballroom/meeting rooms, business center
• Multilingual Hotel Staff
• Pet-friendly

Developer: Extell Development
Architect – Exteriors: Christian DePortzamparc
Architect – Interiors: Thomas Juul-Hansen

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817 Fifth Avenue

Each home occupies an entire floor with the exception of its most grand and gracious private home — #1W2 — an extraordinary palatial-scale home. The triplex, private mansion is within a 24-hour full-service condominium along Central Park, steps from Madison and Fifth Avenue shopping and boutiques, fine dining, and the Upper East Side’s most prized cultural venues.

Not only have the original architectural details been wonderfully preserved, but also extensive renovations and elegant, modern amenities have been added to each floor. The result is a stunning, spectacular and gorgeously unique home, with nearly 7,000 square feet and more 15 rooms of expansive living space.

This home has phenomenal views through its more than 40 oversized windows throughout its three levels — approximately 75 feet of which, are along Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park. Each floor has plenty of natural light that not only draws attention to the tree-lined streets and sights outside, but also accents the exquisite finishes and architectural details within.

This exquisite home also includes a private Entrance at 816 Fifth Avenue!

Email us for more information about this fabulous home: BrachaGroup@kwnyc.com.

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Ilan Bracha of Keller Williams NYC

Ilan Bracha of Keller Wiliams NYC outside of Cassa on W. 45th St.

We look forward to sharing actual videos clips with you soon!

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PART TWO OF A SERIES

Last week, I wrote about Gary Keller of Keller Williams Realty. This week’s spotlight is on Mike Ferry of the Mike Ferry Organization. I’m a big fan of coaching — I think it not only helps one reach goals, it’s one of the best ways to hold yourself accountable for reaching them. When you have to talk to someone each week or once or twice a month, it’s amazing what a difference it can make.

Mike Ferry is one of my closest mentors and advisors. I’ve been a “student” of the organization for over five years and he and his stellar team have helped me achieve milestones I never thought possible. In my opinion, Mike Ferry is the best in the business for real estate coaching. I’ve attended numerous seminars and his common-sense strategies and solid advice is motivating, memorable and marketable. The lessons I’ve learned and the “aha” moments have been plentiful.

Ferry has always believed real estate brokers are one of the key players in helping the economy during tough times and for keeping our country’s economy rocking. He’s right, but he’s knows also what it takes for a realtor to survive those lean times. I attended one of his seminars in late 2009. In a nutshell, he gave these simple rules for survival:

• Set a realistic price — no more overpricing
• Only work with motivated sellers (not those who are just playing with the idea of selling to see how much they can get right now)
• Buy a rental property or convince your buyers to do so to take advantage of a lower interest rate in times of recession.

Ferry mentors hundreds of agents and one of his best tips is for agents to TALK to people and he says the “best of the best” make this a number one priority of talking to at least 25 people a day. He still believes, despite all the social media we have at our fingertips, face-to-face, human interaction still reigns supreme. I agree.

Mike Ferry and The Mike Ferry Organization

Mike Ferry is a 40-year veteran of sales and marketing. He parlayed those skills into the most-recognized and one of the most successful coaching/mentoring businesses in the world. His $50M dollar company contains a plethora of tools for real estate pros to buy/use to improve productivity and profitability. The Ferry Organization has grown to include not only one-on-one coaching but workshops, retreats, books, cds, dvds and a host of motivating tips to fit just about any budget.

Considered a legend in the real estate industry, the National Board of Realtors recognizes him as one of the most influential people in the industry. His seminars, all over the United States and Canada, draw thousands and his one-on-one sessions have changed the lives of thousands of professionals.
Ferry’s organization is based on tried-and-true marketing strategies and as Ferry says, “You can’t control the real estate market. You CAN control your career.”

Below is one of Mike Ferry’s seminars based on the “Strength Mindset.”

Have you used coaching as part of your “strategy” for improving productivity? What do you think of professional mentoring and coaching?

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Since its official launch here in April, Keller Williams has grown to 112 agents. The new office, can accommodate nearly triple that number—300 brokers. It will boast a library and large room for training, something the Keller Williams franchise prides itself on. Keller Williams’ headquarters will stay in the Trump Tower at 725 Fifth Ave., as will its executives. Brokers will move into the new office by Oct. 1, according to Ilan Bracha, chairman of Keller Williams NYC.

“The space is gorgeously done and has good energy,” said Mr. Bracha, who was a top-producing agent at Prudential Douglas Elliman before leaving in January to start Austin, Tex.-based Keller Williams’ New York business. “It’s also in a prime location.”

By the end of this year, the firm expects to have 200 to 250 brokers in New York, he added. Keller Williams’ five-year goal is to become one of the largest residential brokerage firms in the city, with at least 1,000 agents. It also has future plans to create a rental division; currently all its brokers are doing sales.

“We expect to take huge market share here,” said Mr. Bracha, noting that currently the brokerage has $150 million worth of exclusive listings. “We train sales agents on how to grow their business and build their teams.”

Keller Williams is known for its unique profit-sharing model, which allows brokers to eventually earn 100% of their commission. To get to that level, brokers must first earn the company $50,000. Since sale prices are so high in Manhattan, a single deal can get agents to the point where they can earn the full commission, Mr. Bracha noted. The business model, which was the subject for a case study at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, is what attracted Mr. Bracha to Keller Williams.

“We stick to the formula and people love it. It’s a very exciting opportunity,” he said. “Everyone here is an entrepreneur.”

Founded in 1983, Keller Williams has more than 80,000 real estate agents in 700 offices across the U.S. and Canada.

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LISTING OF THE WEEK: 77 West 55th Street #5B (Web #1068) at The Gallery House Condominiums,

This week’s listing is in Midtown West, an area that many believe defines the true New York way of life. There’s always something going on here and it’s a bit more “lively” than its Upper West Side neighbor. You’ve got some of the best restaurants in the city here as well as walking distance to Fifth Avenue shopping, MOMA and Central Park.

The Gallery House Condominium, a 20-story building, was built in the early 1960s as rental units and converted into condos in the early 1970s. It has 186 condos within and is seconds away from E. Klein’s, a boutique supermarket that occupies the building’s base.

Beautifully renovated, this luxury unit has gorgeous crown molding throughout and a black marble foyer. The kitchen contains top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances with custom cabinetry and countertops. Baths have been completely renovated with Italian marble and Duravit toliets.

This 1,200 square foot condo has magnificent views; three exposures that face south, east and north. From the south and east views you’ll see the the iconic “Love” sculpture on the corner of 55th and 6th Avenue, while northern views display glimpses of Trump Tower, 9 West 57th Street and the GM Building.

Its proximity to Manhattan icons such as Rockefeller Center, numerous art museums, Broadway theaters, shopping and restaurants make it a much-desired place to live for those wanting to “live in the heart of it, New York.”

Take a peek inside this beautiful 1,200 square foot, two-bedroom, two bath corner unit with hardwood flooring, large living and dining spaces and a windowed kitchen. There’s also plenty of closet space in the unit and parking is right next door, as is easy access to public transportation.

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Amenities include:

• 24-hour doorman and concierge
• Pet friendly
• Panoramic Roof Deck and some terraces
• Additional storage available

Building designed by Horace Ginsbern & Associates

LIST PRICE: $1.445M

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown West

WHAT’S NEARBY:

• Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
• Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle,
• Central Park and Bryant Park
• New York Public Library
• Rockefeller Center and Carnegie Hall
• Time Warner Center
• Radio City Music Hall
• “21” Club
• Local favorite eateries and hotspots: Le Bernardin, Carnegie Deli, the Morell Wine Bar and the Russian Vodka Room

For more information about this listing and other luxury Midtown West condos call me at 212-838-3700 or visit our website.

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