Five Must-See Museums in Manhattan
Photography by ©Switchstyle New York City has some of the best museums in the world. From the well-known to some you may not know about, listed below are my picks for the Five Must-See Museums in Manhattan. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) The MET began in 1870 and grew into its present glory and location ten years later in Central Park at 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue. It’s about a quarter of a mile long and takes up four city blocks.... Read More
The Largest Fitness Competition Coming to the Largest City
The Ironman photography smith_cl9 The Ironman Triathlon Versus Manhattan–2012 In case you didn’t hear the news, our fair city is going to be host to the Ironman Triathlon in August of next year. For those of you who are fitness fanatics (or morning and weekend fitness types, as I practice on a pretty regular basis), the time to begin planning is now. According to Dara E. Wittenberg, a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach, you’re going... Read More
Manhattan Real Estate–A Promising Resurgence for New York Housing and New Development Sales
Why Your Next Place May Cost More by The New York Times Company Manhattan’s Prime Luxury Developments: Lucida, Georgica, Brompton and Laurel Show Little to No Inventory Remaining in 2011 In several of my previous blogs, I’ve written about how New York real estate would once again realize an upsurge, despite dire predictions and the blight of financial failures that dominated the market in recent years. What goes down always comes back up and according... Read More
Bracha Group Invites You to Attend a Book Signing of Giuliano Bugialli’s Foods of Naples and Campania
Azure and Bracha Group Invites You to Attend a Book Signing of Giuliano Bugialli’s Foods of Naples and Campania this Wednesday Jan 19, 2011. Award-winning Italian food author and teacher Giuliano Bugialli will sign copies of Foods of Naples, which features 175 authentic recipes from Naples and Campania the surrounding region. Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres Served Wednesday, January 19 5:30pm – 7pm 333 East 91st Street at First Avenue ***First... Read More
2011–A Promising Year Ahead
A Brief Look Back and a Welcome to What’s Ahead In just a few hours, we’ll welcome in a New Year. I’ve always liked the sound of that–a New Year. The term translates, to most of us, as new beginnings. The New Year brings an opportunity to look back and reflect on what we did right and what we could have done better. With that knowledge, we may resolve to take a chance, improve a work or personal situation and/or embark on a new path... Read More
AZURE ARRANGES $145 MILLION FINANCING
HSBC Financing to Strengthen the Upper East Side Luxury. Residential Building’s Successful Sales Efforts Azure, the spacious 34-story luxury residential building at 333 East 91st Street at First Avenue on the Upper East Side, has arranged a new financing facility of $145.1 million from HSBC and its participating lenders. A joint venture between The Mattone Group and The DeMatteis Organizations, Azure recently welcomed its first residents. The sponsors... Read More
The Manhattan Housing Market – Should You Buy a Condo or Buy Into a Co-op?
New York City was the first city in the United States to establish the idea of co-ops. Two architects built the Randolph on West 18th Street in 1876 which was the start of similar projects, known as “home clubs.” These home clubs were owned by stockholders and the purpose was to provide wealthy people home ownerships without all the responsibilities. The term “cooperatives” or co-op was coined at the turn of the century. The premise... Read More
AZURE CUSTOMIZES UNITS TO SERVE GROWING NEEDS OF FAMILIES
Demand for Larger Apartments Continues to Rise on Upper East Side of Manhattan Azure, the new luxury residential building at 333 East 91st Street on the Upper East Side, is customizing a number of units to meet the growing demand for larger apartments from people who want to raise their children in Manhattan. In recent months, The DeMatteis Organizations has customized 14 units (11 percent of the building) for buyers in Azure, with an expectation... Read More
AZURE Invites You to Attend Discover Yorkville A Free Event for Kids with Fun Activities
AZURE Invites You to Attend Discover Yorkville A Free Event for Kids with Fun Activities Including: Live Animals and Arts + Crafts with The Art Farm “Make Your Own Sundae” with Steiner’s Last Licks Sports Games by Asphalt Green Saturday, November 20 | 1pm – 3pm RSVP info@azureny.com or call 212.828.4848 www.azureny.com Share on Facebook Read More
Hugh McMahon Carving Demonstration @ Azure
Azure, the new luxury residential building at 333 East 91st Street on the Upper East Side, hosted a free pumpkin painting workshop and pumpkin carving demonstration last Saturday, October 23. The event was led by professional carver Hugh McMahon, who has a talent for turning pumpkins into elaborate works of art. He has created everything from devilish cats to portraits of Hillary Clinton, Barbara Walters and Alice Cooper, and his pumpkins have... Read More
Recent Comments