Posted by Leonard Steinberg on February 12th, 2012 I just read an article in the New York Times that confirms domestic First Class on airlines is just a slightly bigger, wider version of the horrific Coach class airlines offer to fliers, regardless that they are spending triple or more for their seat. In fact, the perks for… [Read More]
THE NEXT BIG BUILDING AMENITY: ULTRA-SECURITY?
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on September 28th, 2011 With the development of new high end residential buildings such as Extel’s One 57, 150 Charles Street, the Rudin’s St. Vincent’s buildings, One Madison Park, 212 West 18th Street, etc roaring back to life in Manhattan, the question always arises at the marketing meetings: what is the… [Read More]
GLOBAL CENTER GATED UBER-COMMUNITIES
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on August 12th, 2011 As the political climate shifts to a more conservative stance, and the almost certainty that Rick Perry will be the next USA president, the super-wealthy will continue to seek out homes within communities that protect and separate them from the increasingly volatile outside world. These gilded, gated… [Read More]
ONE HYDE PARK: THE MOST EXPENSIVE APARTMENT IN THE WORLD SELLS.
And you thought New York was expensive? Think again. A six-bedroom, two-floor penthouse in the One Hyde Park development in Knightsbridge, London has sold for £140 million — equivalent to around $220 million — making it the world’s highest priced apartment sale, according to THE REAL DEAL. The buyer, who remains anonymous, will enjoy views of the London skyline,… [Read More]