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]
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES ARRIVE IN NEW YORK EARLY?
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 7th, 2012 The Monarch butterflies have landed at the HUDSON RIVER PARK. ….but aren’t they supposed to come in June? Yesterday while strolling down the park I witnessed thousands of these magnificent butterflies scattered over the magical lavender-colored beds of Catmint, New York’s equivalent to Provence’s lavender. Were they… [Read More]
WEST VILLAGE CONTINUED STRENGTH
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on June 2nd, 2011 The penthouse at 2 Horatio just went to contract for over $ 4,000/sf: Granted it was gut renovated, has spectacular views and significant outdoor space, but 2 Horatio is not exactly considered a trophy building. It is a co-op with lovely apartments, although most are rather ordinary…. [Read More]
TRIBECA'S NEWEST PARK OPENS AT PIER 25.
Great news for Tribeca, and another reason why the West side of Tribeca will increase in desirability and value: Construction at Pier 25 wrapped up right on time for Thursday’s grand opening of what becomes the newest piece of the five-mile-long Hudson River Park, the largest open space to be built in Manhattan since Central… [Read More]