Posted by Leonard Steinberg on September 4th, 2014 Where will all those chic new homeowners coming to West Chelsea do their shopping? Neiman’s of course! A quick hop onto the Highline Park will take swell Chelsea dwellers a few streets north to Hudson Yards. Yes, its official: Neiman Marcus is coming to the West Side… [Read More]
NEW WHITNEY MUSEUM TO BRING AT LEAST 300,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on December 6th, 2011 The opening of the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville Arkansas reminded me of the power a strong art museum has in attracting the crowds…. The Whitney Museum currently attracts 300,000 visitors annually to its uptown location. When the new Whitney opens on the West Side… [Read More]
WEST CHELSEA’S FUTURE AS AN ARTS CENTER?
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on July 15, 2011 The question arose this week (and many times before) about the future of West Chelsea as an Arts Center: will West Chelsea go the way of Soho? Will Gagosian become the Gap? Will Prada replace Paula Cooper? Chanel replace Cheim & Reid? “The biggest difference between Soho’s… [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]