Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 15th, 2014 Could the Court of Justice of the European Union’s decision requiring internet search engines such as GOOGLE to remove information deemed inadequate, irrelevant or no longer relevant be coming to the USA? In real estate land when we want to know something about someone, the word ‘google’… [Read More]
RELATED TO BUY THE MOST IMPORTANT SITE IN WEST CHELSEA?
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 14th, 2014 I would argue that the site at 511-525 W. 18th St in West Chelsea that is about to be bought by RELATED is the most important build able site in the West Chelsea area. While some skeptics may argue that paying more than $700/sf for this site was absurd, and… [Read More]
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE ELEVATOR DOESN’T STAY IN THE ELEVATOR!
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 13th, 2014 The recently released TMZ video clip of a heated Jerry-Springer-style altercation in the elevator of the Standard Hotel between Solange Knowles (sister of Beyonce) and Jay-Z highlight an element to daily New York life that many forget……we are being watched, especially in elevators. In my building every… [Read More]
ENGELS AND VOLKERS OPENS IN NEW YORK: A GROWING TIDE?
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 13th, 2014 Another major real estate firm has opened offices in Manhattan: Following the recent announcement that Connecticut/Massachusetts based William Raveis opened an office in Midtown Manhattan, we heard that Engels and Volkers, the German-based international real estate firm with 520 offices in 38 countries, is opening 12,000sf offices at… [Read More]
THE HOUSING RECOVERY IS NOT FOR ALL
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 9th, 2014 The New York Times has an opinion editorial by Peter Dreier about the housing recovery. While housing has recovered extremely well in large Urban centers and some other parts, reports about rising home prices suggest that the tens of millions of people whose homes lost value just have… [Read More]
THE ART MARKET AND THE REAL ESTATE MARKET MIRROR
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 6th, 2014 The ultra-high-end Art and Real Estate markets often mirror one another as they are a barometer of the ultra luxury markets. Last night’s auction results at Christie’s may be an insight to what is coming to the Manhattan real estate market where excessive pricing on some not-so-worthy apartments is… [Read More]
Newly Listed Authentic LIVE/WORK Loft: 69 WOOSTER ST #2
Positioned in the very heart of Soho, this authentic LIVE/WORK loft is indeed a rare breed: Soaring ceilings feature throughout this massive, voluminous space that affords incredible opportunities to create a dream home or an office/live-work scenario. Located on one of the areas most charming cobbled street blocks, you enter directly off the key locked… [Read More]
MAYOR DE BLASIO REVEALS HIS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 5th, 2014 Mayor De Blasio today revealed his bold affordable housing plan for New York, aiming to build at least 200,000 units over the next 10 years as opposed to the Bloomberg administration that built about 165,000 units in its 12 years. The plan calls for almost $42 billion… [Read More]
New Development: 27 WOOSTER STREET
Located in a quiet section of SoHo, 27 Wooster stands as a testament to rigorous contemporary architecture that simultaneously respects its historic landmarked surroundings. This 2,500 square foot three bedroom, three and one half bathroom unit with balcony combines the modern aesthetics of loft living with the privacy and elegance of more traditional living. The… [Read More]
NEW LISTING!! 28 Laight Street #3E
This enormous, renovated 3,577sf loft that gives you room to breathe is located in The Cobblestone lofts, on a charming Tribeca street where Vestry turns into Laight Street, was built in 1891 as a warehouse and converted to 32 residential condominiums in 2000. Positioned on the quiet side of the building, you enter into an… [Read More]