Posted by Leonard Steinberg on August 4th, 2013 The uber-chic London-based fashion emporium DOVER STREET MARKET is coming to a rather unexpected neighborhood, located at 160 Lexington Avenue (@30th Street). The 20,000sf store, located in an exceptionally beautiful 1909-built bank building, mingles Comme de Garcons’ various lines with a range of international designer brands for women and men … [Read More]
FINAL SECTION 3 OF HIGH LINE PARK PLAN REVEALED
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on March 17th, 2012 At Monday night’s Community Board meeting, Friends of the High Linee released the initial design plans for the third and final section of the High Line Park at the Hudson Rail Yards. This third section will connect the West Village/Meatpacking District to West Chelsea and ultimately take you… [Read More]
ITS TIME TO CHANGE NEW YORK CITY SCAFFOLDING
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on July 30th, 2011 We have covered this subject before in LUXURYLETTER: Manhattan and New York City sidewalks are constantly covered with hideous, unsightly construction sheds and scaffolding. Always dark, somewhat sketchy, and often covered with graffiti, the sheds leave much to be desired, which is why the Department of Buildings… [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]
THE WHITNEY: THE WEST SIDE DOWNTOWN CHANGES FOREVER
Posted on December 21st, 2010 by Leonard Steinberg With the recent announcement of the Whitney Museum’s new outpost planned for construction at the end of the Highline Park in the Meatpacking District, Downtown will be forever changed. The Renzo Piano (Think Pompidou, Paris)designed 55,000sf art museum will be a cultural anchor of historic significance that… [Read More]
HIGH LINE PARK VIEWING SPUR RISES
If you are walking near West 26th Street and 10th Avenue, look up. You will notice a new addition to the High Line—the Viewing Spur is starting to take shape. Crews have hoisted the 22-by-11-foot painted steel frame into place, giving us a hint of what will soon be one of Section 2’s most dynamic… [Read More]
RACY REAL ESTATE: THE STANDARD HOTEL INSPIRES BAD BEHAVIOR?
Does real estate with a racy image expose you to potential legal hazzards? Does it inspire bad behaviour? An Australian businessman acquitted of trying to rape a maid at The Standard is suing the Meatpacking District boutique hotel for $10 million, charging that its racy atmosphere contributed to the false charges filed against Matthew Moorhouse, 42,… [Read More]