Posted by Leonard Steinberg on January 20th, 2013 The New York Times did an interesting piece this weekend trying to answer the question: What is MIDDLE CLASS in Manhattan? The answer remains muddied. In a city where the cost of housing overwhelms all other costs, where you live and how much you are paying for… [Read More]
TIME FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS THAT ACTUALLY WORK FOR CONSUMERS?
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on January 19th, 2013 This week the discussion arose again about electronics for AV systems and ‘smart homes’ at one of my meetings with a developer client developing a gorgeous luxury building in New York. What exactly does the consumer want delivered to-day in a brand new Manhattan luxury apartment in the way… [Read More]
NEW LISTING: 251 West 19th St #7A
Triple Mint + gut renovated, spacious 2 Bed / 2 bath Corner Loft with breathtaking views of the Empire State Building. 24 Hour Doorman, Large New Tilt-and Turn Windows, 2 Zone Central Air conditioning, Marble Bathrooms with Steamer unit, Gourmet Kitchen with Custom cabinetry and granite counters, Viking, Miele, Liebherr twin fridge/freezers, are all part… [Read More]
NEW LISTING! 4 West 16th St #9B
Perched above the vibrant Flatiron District, this meticulously renovated loft apartment is located in a boutique-scaled, pre-war building just off Fifth Avenue. Enter through a gracious foyer that leads to gorgeous living room and dining area. A superb kitchen is expertly fitted with custom wood cabinetry, Onyx counters and A-grade appliances. Its attached to an… [Read More]
THE $ 51 BILLION STORM: SANDY RELIEF, OR SANDY BAND-AID?
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on January 16th, 2013 A measure providing $51 billion for relief and recovery from Hurricane Sandy was approved by a bipartisan majority in the House last night, three weeks after Northeast Republicans excoriated the chamber’s GOP leaders for failing to vote on storm aid before the end of the last Congress. A… [Read More]
Back on the Market! 173 Perry Street, 3N
Meier North Tower, 173 Perry Street, 3N – West Village Located in the prime West Village on the PLATINUM COAST, the community of celebrated buildings fronting the magnificent Hudson River Park, this full floor apartment bathed in light boasts inspiring views of the park, river and skyline.Enter this private floor, two bedroom, two-and-one-half bathroom residence… [Read More]
NEW Chelsea Rental: 250 West 24th St #6CE, 2 Bed / 1 Bath
Jewel-like PRE-WAR 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom co-op rental. Beautifully renovated kitchens and bathrooms, windows in every room, and distinctive pre-war detailing, this offering presents an incredible opportunity to enjoy classic Chelsea living at its finest. Located in the midst of one of Manhattans most vibrant neighborhoods, this building offers many amenities that renters adore, such… [Read More]
NEW Listing: 411 East 53rd Street #7D
Located in the refined Sutton Place area in a topnotch full service condominium building, this wonderful apartment boasts windows and exposures on three sides that fill all the rooms with light all day long. The gracious entry leads to an expansive living room that faces south with a dining alcove. The adjoining windowed kitchen affords… [Read More]
IT’S OFFICIAL: ITS A SELLER’S MARKET!
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on January 14th, 2013 It’s official: the luxury real estate market in New York has turned and it is now officially a SELLER’S MARKET. After attending and holding several open houses yesterday, with activity levels not seen in years, there is no doubt in my mind that there are far more… [Read More]
NEW YORK NEW DEVELOPMENT: THE NEXT CHAPTER
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on January 12th, 2013 In the coming weeks and months, over 7,000 units of new construction LUXURY apartments will be coming to the market in New York……that is a VAST number of units and will significantly alter the bland inventory landscape we are currently experiencing. While one could argue that the… [Read More]