Manhattan’s Upper West Side – An Upscale Manhattan Neighborhood of Pre-War Architecture and Modern Convenience Between the Hudson River and Central Park West

The Upper West Side is ten blocks of primarily upscale residential buildings and some of New York’s most recognizable and world-renown venues. Its unofficial boundaries start at Columbus Circle on 59th Street and extend to 110th Street. Some New Yorkers extend those boundaries to 125th Street where the neighborhood of Morningside Heights contains famous New York City institutions, such as Columbia University and Manhattan School of Music. Within... Read More

Sherry Netherland – Premium Manhattan Properties

www.nyc-architecture.com “More Than a Place to Live…A Way of Life” That was how the developers, Louis Sherry, an affluent ice cream magnate and Lucius Boomer, owner of the Boston Lenox Hotel and manager of the Waldorf-Astoria, advertised the Sherry Netherland when they opened the luxury hotel in 1927. At that time it was the world’s tallest apartment hotel. That sentiment still perfectly captures what this five-star hotel/residential... Read More

Trump Tower–Donald Trump’s Signature Project Offers Residents the Epitome of New York Luxury Apartment Living

Everyone in Manhattan knew that when Trump Tower on 721 Fifth Avenue was built in the early 1980s, it was going to become one of New York City’s most recognizable landmark buildings. When it was completed, it was then, New York City’s tallest glass building–statuesque, stunning and a shining example of success from New York’s most recognized real estate developer, celebrity and philanthropist, Mr. Donald Trump. With 26 domestic properties... 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 of its reopening and new ownership/name and has been there... Read More

A Christmas Story – Traditions, Events and Everything Else

Holiday Shops at Bryent Park >> From www.bryantpark.org It’s the time of year when we’re all in full swing and anticipation of the season. Whether you celebrate the holiday (most Americans do, according to a 2004 Fox News Poll–96 percent), it’s the time of year when we all slow down, look back at the past year and reflect on what’s most important in our lives. By the way, that same poll revealed that 40 percent of women and 41 percent... Read More

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

The Residences at Jumeirah Essex House - Entrance 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 of its reopening and new ownership/name and has been there ever since, rising above Central... Read More

An Old Favorite Leaves to Make Room for a New One

Those of us who live on Manhattan’s Upper West Side have frequented the Barnes and Noble on West 66th Street many times. It’s a great place to go to have a coffee, peruse the shelves for the latest best-sellers and relax. For 15 years the B&N near Lincoln Center was a four-story marvel of books, music and a cafe. At the end of January, B&N will close its doors and be replaced by Century 21, the popular luxury discount store. With... Read More