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’s Upper East Side – Elegant Living in New York City
From 59th to 96th Street and from the East River to Central Park is Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This section of New York City has some of the most expensive real estate in the nation and was once referred to as the “Silk Stocking District.” During the late 1800s, Fifth, Madison, Park, Lexington, First, Second and Third Avenues were paved and wealthy New Yorkers flocked to the area, building grand mansions on these picturesque streets and... Read More
New York City Luxury Condos Attract Buyers with Phenomenal Fitness Facilities
Manhattan residents are accustomed to walking and to having access to beautiful parks that provide them with endless trails and green spaces in which to work off some steam. Those of us who live in the city want a place that’s steps away (or an elevator ride away) from fitness amenities that give us indoor spaces as well. Economic predictors are that 2011is going to a better year for New York real estate than last year. According to a Forbes ... Read More
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
West Side Story–The Finale: Living in Manhattan Just Got Better
Courtesy Extell Riverside Center Becomes a Reality With Compromise and Smart Solutions In my March 2009 blog, I wrote about the then new concept that, President of Extell Development Company proposed for the Riverside South neighborhood. Riverside Center was the vision of Mr. Barnett and Extell to provide four residential towers and one-mixed use tower on the neglected 8.2 acre site in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Granted the largest construction... Read More
West Side Story – Part Two
A Brief History, Update and Successful Outcome In March of 2009, I wrote about the plans Gary Barnett, President of Extell Developments, had to improve and revitalize the Upper West Side neighborhood along West Side Highway. Plans were to build four residential towers and one mixed-use tower between 59th and 61st streets. With an approved loan of $613 million, the development plans included bringing much-needed housing, retail shops, a large green... Read More
Keeping our Kids Safe, Healthy and Happy – New York City Luxury Apartments and Condos Bring Children’s Playrooms to a Whole New Level
As parents, our most precious resource is our children. As city-dwellers, “wide open spaces” in which our children can socialize, learn and play are a bit different than those in suburban settings. What you see in popular television shows and movies is definitely art mimicking life. Any given day, there are people enjoying our outdoor spaces–from the very young to senior citizens and everyone in between. Throughout the year, there’s... Read More
Halloween Happenings in New York City
A Rundown of Some of Best Activities – From Parades to Pumpkin Carving Halloween is the beginning of the season where New York City kicks it into high gear. If you’re like me, it’s difficult at times to carve out a niche during the week to enjoy all the goings-on that this incredible city has to offer. I get caught up in the fast pace of the work week and holidays remind me to slow down a bit and to focus on family time. My wife, Mati... Read More
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: A World-Renowned Venue is Transformed to Create the Perfect Marriage Between New York’s Cityscape and Cultural Attractions
The $325 million dollar redevelopment of The Lincoln Center began in the spring of 2004 when design plans from Diller + Renfro and Fox & Fowle Architects were released to the public. Construction for the immense renovation began in early 2007. From a 2004 feature story on NewYork.Construction.com, Rebecca Robertson, Executive Director of the project said, “The 65th Street project is about creating opportunities for the unexpected and... Read More
Bracha Group HOT LIST! – THIS WEEK’S TOP 6!!
401 E 60th Street, 32B // 1,527 SF / 2 bed / 3 bath for $1,890,000 This beautifully designed; meticulously maintained, home high on the 32nd fl of Bridge Tower Place really has it all! Featuring a custom Bar, Movie Theater and breathtaking panoramic open Manhattan skyline views sweeping from the East River across Midtown, Central Park and the Upper West Side. Spectacular sunsets are guaranteed! This architecturally stunning home features a split... Read More
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