Chelsea Luxury Condos

Chelsea-Luxury-Condos photo by edenpictures The Chelsea Stratus at 101 West 24th Street in Chelsea Towering over a choice Chelsea location is the Chelsea Stratus, a 40-story Chelsea luxury condo building. Developed by LCOR, the real estate investment company that’s developed more than 20,000 multifamily residential projects throughout the U.S., invested $260 million to complete this luxury condo building in 2008. SCLE Architects, a Manhattan firm... Read More

Summer in New York City!

Photography by Lisa Joa Things to Do and Places to Go New Yorkers are always out walking, even during the most inclement weather. But, our city comes alive in the Spring and Summer. After our Winter season, we’re out in full force enjoying all that Manhattan has to offer. From its numerous parks to great outdoor hotspots to enjoying an after-hours drink with friends, colleagues and/or clients, we take full advantage of the warm weather. Manhattan’s... 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

The Lucida – New York’s First LEED Certified Condo in Manhattan’s Upper East Side

On 151 East 85th Street, an 18-story Manhattan Luxury apartment building stands out as a sleek, glassed environmentally-friendly group of sale and rental condominiums. Opened in 2009, The Lucida is the Upper East Side’s introduction to “smarter living.” Developed by Extell and designed by architects Cook + Fox, residents are in for a manhattan luxury lifestyle with the added benefits of green living. S. Russell Groves designed the Lucida’s... Read More

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How do I jumpstart my business when starting a new venture?

Each week I plan to answer a New York real estate question. The above question has come up during conversations with colleagues lately and I thought it was a good one (and very apropos) to begin the series with–I invite your comments and questions. From inquiries about condos to co-ops, when to buy, how important it is to choose the right agent for you and your needs, to investing in property, I want this blog to be the place you stop by... 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

Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations Plaza–Oversized Luxury New York City Condominiums

Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations Plaza - Photography @ www.wirednewyork.com Mega Real Estate Giant, Donald Trump’s Residential Highrise of Luxury Living in Turtle Bay Donald Trump is known all over the world for his residential and commercial real estate projects, each being as richly lavish as the next. The Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations is certainly no exception to Mr. Trump’s rule. It towers over Midtown Manhattan and the... 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

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

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

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