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It's been a rough year for an even rougher 158-year-old structure located at 17 Leonard Street. Since 2013, there's been an ongoing dispute over damage in the building that caused an evacuation ordered by the Department of Buildings. Owner Christopher Rolf has been feuding with his next-door neighbor, Steven Schnall, who is constructing a seven-story condo building with a two-story penthouse next door at 15 Leonard. The dispute concerns the cause of several giant cracks that Rolf alleged appeared once Schnall started construction. Rolf claimed Schnall's project was the reason for the damage, while Schnall insisted that the old structure was already in shambles long before he even broke ground. The drama has dragged on for over a year, but a recent sale points to the end of the saga at 17 Leonard—at least for Rolf. According to public records, Rolf has finally parted ways with the property, striking a deal with an undisclosed buyer (listed simply as "17 Leonard Properties, LLC") for $11.165 million.
More details here

January 7, 2015

Gorgeous Renovated Loft in Williamsburg’s Mill Building Asks $2.7M

There’s an exquisite loft in Williamsburg’s historic Mill Building available for $2.65 million. The one-bedroom stunner stands out from the rest with sumptuous upgrades contrasted with original detail like restored wide-plank floors and prewar beams. True, some of the fun, quirky elements—like the Warhol-esque paintings on the red wall and the trendy furniture—don’t come with the condo, but it’s still the perfect blend of character and luxury.
Take a look inside here

Distinctive Homes

January 7, 2015

Real Estate Wire: Curious Wedge-Shaped Building Sprouts in South Williamsburg; The Upper East Side Redrawn

A funny wedge-shaped two-family building has popped up on a tiny triangle in South Williamsburg on Heyward Street. [Brownstoner] The borders of the Upper East Side redrawn so no block is excluded. [Curbed] The Bnai Zion Foundation is looking to sell its long-time U.S. headquarters in Murray Hill for $21M. [TRD] The buyer of Kiefer Sutherland’s […]

Real Estate Trends

January 7, 2015

Tyra Banks Lists Nolita Condo for $3.8M

By Annie Doge

Fashion-forward supermodel Tyra Banks has listed her surprisingly unfashionable Nolita condo for $3.8 million, according to the Daily News. She bought the two-bedroom pad back in 2005 for $2.1 million. The historic Cass Gilbert-designed Beaux Arts building known as the Spring is located at 225 Lafayette Street and has quite the celebrity following. Actress Dakota Fanning currently resides there, and John Mayer sold his unit there for close to $4 million in 2013. We're guessing it wasn't the limelight that persuaded Banks to list, though.
Take a look around the rather un-fierce apartment here

January 7, 2015

The City Began Rebuilding 1,002 Sandy-Damaged Homes in 2014

Mayor de Blasio’s 2014 goal for Hurricane Sandy reconstruction was to start the rebuilding of 1,000 homes and distribute 1,500 reimbursement checks to homeowners who paid for repairs out of their own pockets. And not only have those goals been met, but they’ve been exceeded. According to the Daily News, the city has begun construction on 1,002 […]

January 7, 2015

Daily Link Fix: How Central Park Looked in the 1980s; What if Apple Made iMilk?

This Greenpoint artist uses discarded glass found on the street and McCarren Park turf to create mini sculptures [DNAinfo] Here’s what Central Park looked like in the 80s…a lot different than today. [Gothamist]. What if Nike sold oranges and Apple made iMilk? An artist reimagines fashionable brands as they’d exist in the grocery store. [Fast […]

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January 7, 2015

POLL: Will 2015 Manhattan Sale Prices Surpass Record-Breaking Average of 2014?

Yesterday we learned that the average Manhattan sale price reached an all-time high in 2014, climbing to $1,718,531 and surpassing the pre-recession record of 2008. We weren’t totally surprised, considering the past year’s slew of new, high-end developments. We predict that this trend will continue into 2015, with even more luxury listings hitting the market. But what […]

Real Estate Trends

January 7, 2015

Prospect Heights Row House Once Literally “Gone to the Dogs” Is Now Best in Show

By Stephanie Hoina

Like most townhouses of its time, this Prospect Heights abode suffered from what Delson or Sherman Architects referred to as "common row-house ailments." Dark in the middle and spatially flat, coupled with the fact that it had housed a kennel in one of its former lives, this home had literally gone to the dogs in more ways than one. But wait until you see how the firm transformed the Brooklyn house.
From dark and flat to bright and layered

Distinctive Homes

Behold the breathtaking views from this $18M home on the Montauk coastline

A world traveler's Catskills haven is now a $2M mountaintop home

A grown-up townhouse with a Bushwick address–and a koi pond–asks $2M

For $5.5M, this Flatiron condo with four-bedroom potential is a prize for loft-lovers

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Andy Cohen lists West Village duplex for $14M

Every inch of this $1.8M Fieldston home was hand-crafted by an artist resident

This $8.75M Village townhouse is a downtown dream home with an elevator, three terraces, and a rooftop office suite

For $1.65M, this Prospect Heights pre-war co-op can expand to hold a classic six

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January 7, 2015

Palatial Tribeca Triplex with Coveted Keith Haring Mural Finds a New Owner

An 8,000-square-foot Tribeca triplex with a 45-square-foot entertaining space, an original Keith Haring mural, cast iron columns, soaring arched windows and 26+ foot coffered ceilings is not such a hard sell. So we were not surprised to see that this palatial pad sold for the asking price of $10 million according to city records. Located in the historic American Thread Building at 260 West Broadway, this regal home combines the privacy of townhouse living with the security and services of a fully staffed building. When it hit the market back in May we were seriously swooning over its museum-like feel and impressive art collection. But that's not all...
Take a look around the rest of the home here

January 6, 2015

Will Streetcars Make a Comeback in the Bronx?

By Stephanie Hoina

Once upon a time in a city now known for its web of transportation options, the world’s very first streetcar made its debut in 1852 on the roads New York. At the height of their popularity, streetcars could be seen running on just about every major thoroughfare; but pressure from New York City's Board of Transportation for a unified bus transportation system across the city soon led to their demise. By 1948, the streetcar lines in the Bronx and Manhattan were gone, seemingly lost forever to the nostalgia of simpler times. Today, a perfect storm of factors may pave the way for the resurgence of this once-popular mode of transportation that promises to yield a bevy of benefits for Bronxites and beyond.
Streetcars back in the Bronx?

Transit

January 6, 2015

Dean/Wolf Architects’ Amazing Brooklyn Townhouse Has an Operable Tetris-Like Facade

Fusing indoor and outdoor space is a rare occurrence in places like New York City, where outside real estate rarely constitutes anything more than a 2 foot x 5 foot fire escape. So when the residents of this Brooklyn Heights townhouse moved into their new pad, they knew that their spacious backyard would have to be the star of their home. As such, the Brooklynites called upon Dean / Wolf Architects to take on the task of breathing new life into their townhouse, and by the looks of things, they couldn't have chosen better. Instead of simply employing floor-to-ceiling windows to make the connection, the savvy architects designed an operable, puzzle-like rear facade that allows the home's inhabitants to seamlessly join the indoors and the out with just a few turns of the wrist.
More on the aptly named 'Operable Boundary Townhouse/Garden' here

January 6, 2015

Ultra-Modern NoMad Loft Returns to the Market with a $1M Price Increase

The unusual $3.84 million loft at 50 West 29th Street is sure to be a head-turner, but not necessarily for the reason you may be thinking. Oh, we know what you’re thinking. Just look at it: a 20th century industrial loft with a modern 21st century twist. Sprawling spaces that make you want to whip out your bowling shoes. Pipes for days. But what you won't see in the architecture is the mysterious $1 million added to the price tag since it disappeared from the market last year. We’ll cast aside all judgment for a moment as we take a look at this remarkable space, because, let’s be honest, it’s a looker.
Take a look around here

Distinctive Homes

January 6, 2015

Real Estate Wire: 90-Year-Old LES Matzo Maker to Shutter; 45 Park Place Gets Its Demo Permits

Streit’s Matzo Factory, the last family-owned matzo factory in the U.S., is in contract for purchase by an unnamed developer. The properties, located in the Lower East Side, were listed for $25M. [Bowery Boogie] Soho Properties has received demolition permits for 45 Park Place, the site where a 665-foot tower luxury tower and an Islamic museum will rise. [CO] The […]

Real Estate Trends

January 6, 2015

Average Manhattan Sale Price Reaches All-Time High in 2014

According to Douglas Elliman’s fourth-quarter sales report, 2014's average sale price climbed to a new record high of $1,718,531, surpassing the pre-recession record of 2008. Plus, the fourth quarter had the second-highest sales volume in 25 years with 2,718 closed sales (the highest was in 2013, with 3,297 closed sales). What's to thank (or blame, depending on your feelings)? Jonathan Miller, author of the report and president of real estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel, told Curbed "Prices are up for two key reasons. New development contracts from the past few years are beginning to close, and new development is skewed towards high end. Plus, inventory is up 20 percent from last year's 15-year record low but most of that increase is from new development."
More findings from the report here

Real Estate Trends

January 6, 2015

Gorgeous Sagaponack Stone House Gets a Brise-Soleil Addition by Martin Architects

This Daniels Lane residence consists of two contrasting parts—an existing stone beach house and a textured modern addition to its side. Settled atop a grassy site in the Southampton village of Sagaponack, this beautiful dwelling was re-designed by local studio Martin Architects, who not only created a striking second volume with a layer of wood screens, but cleverly lifted and rotated the old stone beach house to provide new views and more light.
Learn more about this modern contrasting home

January 6, 2015

Wonderfully Wallpapered Custom Condo Combo in Boerum Hill Asks $3 Million

There’s a gorgeous new condo available in the recently built 233 Pacific Street. The 3,000-square-foot pad is actually a four-bedroom combination of two apartments. Add some customizations like wide-plank Brazilian cherry floors and custom paneling and molding throughout, and you have a true stunner for $2.995 million.
Take a look inside, here

Distinctive Homes

January 5, 2015

General Assembly Design’s Merging of Two Vinegar Hill Apartments Produces Sweet Results

By Stephanie Hoina

Aristotle’s wise words,"The whole is better than the sum of its parts," are certainly true in the case of this beautifully designed Vinegar Hill home. With owners who were used to a large, sprawling Victorian in equally sprawling Los Angeles, combining two apartments in a bland developer-style building in Brooklyn proved to offer the perfect replacement, given the right amount of ingenuity.
See more of this 'sweet' home

Architecture And Design

New Study Reveals It’s More Important to Have a MetroCard Than a College Degree in NYC

A new study conducted by NYU's Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management shows just how much impact proximity to public transit–in this case to Manhattan–can have on one's earning power. The Rudin Center examined 177 NYC zip codes and found that those living closest to transit have the highest median income and the lowest unemployment rate. “In New York, mass transit is the path to economic mobility, not education,” Mitchell Moss, the center’s director, told the WSJ. “It’s far more important to have a MetroCard than a college degree.”
Find out the startling figures here

January 5, 2015

The Twins: Otherworldly Upstate Vacation Homes Designed for Two Brothers

Architect William O'Brien Jr. was approached by twin brothers to create two vacation homes that neighbor each other. Designed to be built on the same plot of land upstate, the homes, like the twins, are fraternal but not identical. Both of the structures are based on the polygon, and the black, futuristic dwellings are separated yet joined by a seasonal food garden.
Learn more about these futuristic twin homes

January 5, 2015

Real Estate Wire: Flip or Hold in 2015?; Patrick Stewart Loves Park Slope

Should you flip or hold in 2015? [AOL Real Estate] “Ooh, I like this place.” Patrick Stewart muses about living in Park Slope. [NYDN] Super-luxury condos are struggling to attract buyers. [Crain’s] 7 reasons a brokers won’t sell your apartment. [Brick Underground] Citizens band to ‘Save the View Now’ at Brooklyn Bridge Park. [Brooklyn Eagle] […]

Real Estate Trends

January 5, 2015

1949 Film Shows Iconic NYC Sights in Amazing Technicolor

Seventy years from now, new generations of New Yorkers will be able to watch old episodes of Law & Order or Girls to get a glimpse into a past life in the city. Our generation isn't so often afforded that luxury, unless we're looking at a grainy black-and-white video. But a clip from the 1949 film Mighty Manhattan – New York’s Wonder City showcases some of the NYC's most iconic sights in amazing Technicolor.
See New York in 1949 here

History

January 5, 2015

The Rumbles Are 3D-Printed Pendant Lights by Studio MeraldiRubini

We're no strangers to the 3D printing movement (we even know someone who's printing an entire estate), but we still get excited when we find a product that not only incorporates the technology, but is also a beautiful, striking design. The Rumbles made just that impression on us. Using 3D printers, industrial design firm Studio MeraldiRubini created this collection of three pendant lights characterized by soft and sinuous shapes that artistically filter light.
More details on the Rumbles ahead

January 5, 2015

Daily Link Fix: Watch Out for Talking Buses; Why We Lost the Original Penn Station

NYC will get talking buses to warn pedestrians in their path. [Next City] Next time you’re waiting for a train in the hot, smelly depths of Penn Station, you can thank the desperate executives of the Pennsylvania Railroad. [NYT] It’s the 80th birthday of the First Houses, the city’s first foray into public housing. [Bedford […]

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January 5, 2015

NYC Sees an Increase in Solar Energy

We've been talking so much about real estate trends and all the swanky new condo developments that we can expect to see in 2015, but there's another, more subtle trend that's already taking shape. And it's environmentally friendly. As CNBC reports, "New York City is experiencing a solar renaissance." The city has seen a recent flurry of initiatives that advocate for green building, including Governor Cuomo's $1 billion commitment to solar projects and his law that doubles tax breaks for those who install solar panels on their properties. Plus, in November, the City Council passed a bill that says New York City must cut greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050.
Learn how NYC buildings are incorporating solar energy

January 5, 2015

Interior Designer Athena Calderone Wants $4.3M for Industrial Chic DUMBO Pad

If you’re looking for bragging rights and great views, this DUMBO pad at 205 Water Street asking $4.3 million may be just what the doctor ordered. The three-bedroom duplex was featured in Harpers Bazaar in 2013, and is currently home to interior designer and lifestyle guru Athena Calderone and her music producer husband, DJ Victor Calderone along with their nine-year-old son Jivan. So, why are the Calderones leaving this impeccably-designed apartment with over 2,344 square feet of outdoor space granting splendid river, bridge, and city views? Turns out it’s nothing but a short attention span. “We’re kind of serial movers,” Calderone expressed of her nomadic family who purchased the home for $2.3 million in 2012. “We tend to move every three years.” We’re guessing they’re a prompt family, too, as they’re right on time for a change of scenery. Fortunately for us, this family’s propensity for change means we get to take a moment to admire their pretty spectacular loft-like abode.
Take a look inside, here

Distinctive Homes

January 4, 2015

The Olnick Spanu House Is a Minimal, Modern Glazed Home on the Hudson River

Everything you need to know about affordable housing: applying, getting in, and staying put

The Olnick Spanu House is a modernist beauty on the banks of the Hudson River in Garrison, New York. Its simple design consists of a glazed box built on an extended platform and topped by a light cantilevered roof supported by an array of cylindrical pillars. The project is by Spanish architect and lecturer Alberto Campo Baeza, who sought to create a modest but modern home peacefully immersed in nature.
Learn more about this modern glazed home

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January 3, 2015

Weekly Highlights: Top Picks from the 6sqft Staff

Michelle Williams Sells Boerum Hill Townhouse for $8.8M Jessica Helgerson-Designed Brooklyn Brownstone Features Colorful Modern Design REVEALED: 141 Willoughby, 30-Story Mixed-Use Tower to Replace Site Once Slated for Eminent Domain Takeover West Village Townhouse by 1100 Architect Maximizes Natural Light in a Historic Structure Sandy-Ravaged Chelsea Building to Sprout New Apartments Daphne Oz, Co-Host of […]

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January 2, 2015

New Yorker Spotlight: Dominatrix Turned Restaurateur Erin Norris on Her Red Hook Restaurant, Grindhaus

A former construction manager, music publicist, Bergdorf's window dresser, dominatrix and dungeon owner, Erin Norris has lived enough lives to make all of us feel like a bunch of old fogies. The founder of one of Red Hook's newest eateries, Grindhaus, the sassy blonde is the embodiment of the resilience, edginess and charm that defines New York City. Back in 2008, Erin set out with the goal of bringing a sausage parlor and beer hall to Red Hook, but as was the case for many in her 'hood, Hurricane Sandy had other plans. After a long (and expensive) rebuilding effort, Erin finally opened the doors to Grindhaus in 2013. Things may not have gone as planned, but even so, she managed to create something that went far beyond her dreams. Today, Grindhaus is one of the city's best restaurants, luring in the most discerning of food critics, from the palates over at Zagat to New York Times restaurant critic Peter Wells (who, by the way, even had her dish him seconds). But beyond food, Erin is all about her waterfront neighborhood and the colorful characters that make it one of the most inimitable places in all of NYC. We recently caught up with Erin to get an insider's look.
Read our interview with Erin here

January 2, 2015

The Brooklyn Home Company Blends the Old with the New to Transform a Park Slope Home

As an artist, there’s nothing more liberating than being given total control to show what you can really do. So we’re guessing the design team at The Brooklyn Home Company was more than happy to be approached by a Park Slope family to renovate and redesign this historic four-story Lincoln Place townhouse. The team was given complete creative license while incorporating the family’s substantial art and furniture collection into the design. The final product is a completely fresh and new look for the owners, even though it features many familiar elements of a classic Brooklyn brownstone.
More photos inside

January 2, 2015

Daphne Oz, Co-Host of ‘The Chew,’ Buys $1.6M Midtown East Apartment

By Annie Doge

Daphne Oz, daughter of the well-known Dr. Oz and co-host of the talk show "The Chew," has bought a $1,625,000 Midtown East apartment along with her husband John Jovanovic, according to city records. The three-bedroom unit at 140 East 40th Street offers plenty of space for the growing family, as the couple welcomed their first child last February. It's also much closer than the couple's previous New Jersey residence to the ABC Studio in Lincoln Center where "The Chew" is filmed.
Take a look around the Oz pad here

January 2, 2015

Real Estate Wire: 6,500 New Condo Units Coming in 2015; Delving into the Boutique Housing Trend

Twice as many condo units as 2014 (6,500 to be exact) are expected to hit the market in 2015. [NYT] Two 14-story rental towers are coming very close to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. [FC] Are boutique condos replacing major developments like One57 as the sexiest place to live in NYC? [NYP] Queens affordable […]

Real Estate Trends

January 2, 2015

A House in the Woods by William Reue Uses Locally-Sourced Materials and Bold Geometry

Just one look at A House in the Woods by William Reue and you know this is not your average piece of architecture. Located in the Hudson Valley on a densely forested 8.5-acre lot at the base of the Shawangunk Mountains, the 4,800-square-foot, LEED-certified home was realized through the owner's request for "an artful home that responded to her values of order, beauty, and environmental stewardship." Reue arrived at this goal by using bold, locally-sourced materials to create a seamless transition between the built structure and its surrounding landscape.
Much more on A House in the Woods ahead

January 2, 2015

Space Flavor’s Minimal ‘Cube’ Provides Privacy for Studying, Sleeping and Meditating

"Cube" is a two-level minimal living space on wheels. A room within a room, it was originally custom-made for a Feng Shui teacher who wanted a separate, more private space at home for studying, sleeping and meditating. Designed by Californian studio Space Flavor, it follows the basic Feng Shui principles of yin (private and closed) and yang (public and open).
Learn more about this yin/yang space

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January 1, 2015

Looking Back and Forecasting What’s to Come in the 2015 NYC Real Estate Market

It's that time of year when we take a look back at the biggest stories of the year and look ahead at what's to come. And if 2014 was the year of the ultra-luxury listing, 2015 shows no sign of cooling down. This past year saw major increases from 2013, with $16.8 billion in residential sales, over 17 percent of which was accounted for by purchases over $10 million. Plus, the top 25 sales of the year all closed for over $25 million. News of big sales at One57 will likely continue, with 520 Park Avenue vying for the title of most-talked-about building. We'll also start hearing more from 30 Park Place, 432 Park Avenue, and the Woolworth Residences. To help you visualize all of these high-rolling record setters and predictions, the folks at CityRealty have put together some handy charts and infographics.
Check out the year in review and 2015 predictions here

Real Estate Trends

December 31, 2014

REVEALED: 141 Willoughby, 30-Story Mixed-Use Tower to Replace Site Once Slated for Eminent Domain Takeover

By Ondel Hylton

A Downtown Brooklyn school once planned to be seized through eminent domain will sprout a 30-story mixed-use tower by Savanna Partners. Renderings posted on Savanna's website reveal a glass tower at 141 Willoughby Street with a retail base, student housing, and commercial or residential space above. The project will replace the three-story building that's home to the Institute of Design and Construction, a 77-year-old technical college.
More details on the project

December 31, 2014

Soap Opera Star Wants $17M for Stunning Gramercy Townhouse Once Priced at $1.6M

Actress Noelle Beck and her husband Eric Petterson are looking to unload their stunning four-story townhouse on Stuyvesant Square for $17 million. To give that price tag some perspective, the couple purchased the home in 1997 for just $1.6 million. That’s right, if all goes according to plan, these two could walk away with close to 20 times the amount they paid for their Gramercy pad. Now, how’s that for a dramatic plot twist?
Take a look inside here

Distinctive Homes

December 31, 2014

Real Estate Wire: Hedge Fund Manager Likely the Buyer of $53M One57 Pad; Queens Historic Sites May Become National Parks

Hedge fund manager Mark Brodsky, founder of Aurelius Capital Management, is probably the buyer of a $53 million pad at One57. [NYO] Hoboken might not be as frat-tastic as you think. [NYT] 17-property Williamsburg site will likely sell for $80 million. [TRD] Two Queens historic sites, the John Bowne House and the Old Quaker Meeting House in […]

Real Estate Trends

December 31, 2014

Nomad Is a Portable Herb Planter Perfect for City Living

Apartment dwellers are famous for turning their fire escapes into extensions of the home. From serving as a relaxing spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee to drying wet laundry, the fire escape does it all. One of its most common makeshift uses is as a garden, since many New Yorkers don't have a backyard. But growing plants and herbs out there can be a bit challenging, especially when your upstairs neighbor insists on dropping cigarette butts or when you have to climb over the couch and out the window just to get a piece of basil. That's where Nomad comes in. A clever creation of the Garden Apartment, the portable herb planter was designed with the urbanite in mind. It can hang indoors from the ceiling or on a wall and can even attach to bicycle handlebars.
More on Nomad ahead

December 31, 2014

Daily Link Fix: Drink Like an Architect; A Designer Who Operates Technology with Her Nose

Drink like an architect this New Years Eve. Check out these graphic postcards that link iconic buildings with their appropriate drink. [ArchDaily] Take a look inside the historic abandoned Loew’s Canal Theatre. [After the Final Curtain] This humorous illustration series shows the evolution over time of how architects portray themselves publicly. [designboom] Meet the architecture student who started designing […]

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December 31, 2014

West Village Townhouse by 1100 Architect Maximizes Natural Light in a Historic Structure

The West Village may be one of the toughest neighborhoods in which to undergo a complete renovation of one's home since a large portion of the area is landmarked and consists of historic rowhouses. For this overhaul, though, 1100 Architect masterfully blended the old with the new, all while maximizing natural light throughout the townhouse. The home combines original brick walls with and wood elements with exposed steel and glass, resulting in a structure that both blends with its neighbors and stands out as an eye-catching work of architecture.
Check out the house here

December 30, 2014

Jessica Helgerson-Designed Brooklyn Brownstone Features Colorful Modern Design

When a young couple commissioned Jessica Helgerson Interior Design to furnish their recently-remodeled Fort Greene townhouse, the team jumped at the opportunity. The clients–pop art enthusiasts with a fondness for modern designs and bold hues–requested vibrant colors and a playful vibe. And that’s exactly what JHID, headed up by project manager Chelsie Lee, gave them.
See inside the bold and beautiful home here

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Vanity Addresses Like 432 Park Avenue Might Be the Reason You’re Getting Lost

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December 30, 2014

Vanity Addresses Like 432 Park Avenue Might Be the Reason You’re Getting Lost

When we get into heated debates about NYC being the greatest city on Earth, we like to cite the fact that our sophisticated, methodical street grid makes it impossible to get lost. But what happens when the entrance to 432 Park Avenue is not actually on Park Avenue? Our egos get a little bruised. Known as "vanity addresses," these luxury buildings choose to go by swanky street names like Park or Madison Avenues, but in reality their entrance is on a lowly side street. The front door for 432 Park, for example, will likely be on 56th Street, 150 feet from the Avenue. But how do developers skirt the traditional numbering system to create something that's more of a brand than an address?
Find out here (hint-it doesn't come cheap)

December 30, 2014

Real Estate Wire: Luxury Development Hitting the West 90s; 70,000 People Apply for 38 Affordable Apartments in Williamsburg

The West 90s, long considered the more affordable part of the Upper West Side, is seeing an influx of luxury development. [NYT] 70,000 people applied for 38 affordable apartments in Williamsburg at 59 Frost Street. [DNAinfo] Not everyone agrees with the Times endorsement of the QueensWay. [2nd Ave. Sagas] Soap opera star Noelle Beck lists […]

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December 30, 2014

REVEALED: Mixed-Use Development One Flatbush Avenue to Rise from Prominent Brooklyn Corner

By Ondel Hylton

Here's our first look at 1 Flatbush Avenue, a 19-story, 160,000-square-foot mixed-use building planned for the very visible corner of Flatbush Avenue and Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Images on the website of Ryder Construction show a dignified building that blends with its streetscape. Slate Property Group is listed as the owner of the site and Goldstein Hill & West Architects (GHWA) as the architects.
More details ahead

December 30, 2014

Slow Wood’s Teca Lamp Elegantly Combines Hand-Turned Wood and Blown Glass

Typically, glass lamps border on the contemporary side, while wooden light fixtures lean more toward a rustic style. But for those of you who don't fit squarely into one of those boxes, we've found the perfect piece to light up any room. The Teca Lamp by Italian startup Slow Wood (in collaboration with Shiina + Nardi Design and Lorenzo Frenceschinis) is a sustainable ceiling fixture that beautifully combines hand-turned wood and blown glass. Each shade is made with a unique combination of raw cherry woods and is enclosed in a glass bubble.
More details on the Teca Lamp here

December 30, 2014

Daily Link Fix: “Possibly Carnivorous” Rabbits in Gowanus; Mastering the Eat-and-Walk

By Alyssa Alimurung

Meet the fluffy and cuddly but “angry, hardened city rabbits and possibly carnivorous” bunnies of Gowanus. [DNAinfo] How a ferry ride helped make Brooklyn the original suburb. [NYTimes] An adorably preppy apartment on Hudson Street with English touches designed by Jenny Wolf Interiors. [Domaine] When time is money, you have to learn how to eat your meals […]

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December 29, 2014

Michelle Williams Sells Boerum Hill Townhouse for $8.8M

By Annie Doge

Back in September, we revealed that actress Michelle Williams had listed her Boerum Hill townhouse for $7.5 million. Not surprisingly, the beautiful, ivy-covered home didn't last long on the market. According to city records released today, the "one and only" corner home has sold for $8.8 million.
More here

December 29, 2014

Eclectic Bond Street Apartment Stuns with Brilliant Colors and Texture