Carmelo and LaLa Anthony Step Up Penthouse Search and Tour a $48M Tribeca Duplex
November 6, 2014

Carmelo and LaLa Anthony Step Up Penthouse Search and Tour a $48M Tribeca Duplex

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If you were impressed by the $15 million Chelsea penthouse that Carmelo and LaLa Anthony toured last month, you're definitely going to think their latest real estate interest is a slam dunk. The couple recently toured a $48 million duplex penthouse in Tribeca's Sky Lofts at 145 Hudson Street. James Carpenter, the same architect responsible for 7 World Trade Center, designed the four-bedroom glass house atop an historic Art Deco loft building. And with 7,500 square feet of interior space as well as a 4,500-square-foot wrap-around terrace, the home set a record for highest-priced Manhattan apartment south of Columbus Circle when it was originally purchased for $30 million in 2009  (a record later broken by the $50.9 million sale of the Walker Tower penthouse).
Tour what may be the future house of Carmelo
<b>Peter Stuyvesant’s NYC: From the Bouwerie Farm to That Famous Pear Tree</b>

Monument to Peter Stuyvesant in Stuyvesant Square via edenpictures via photopin

November 5, 2014

Peter Stuyvesant’s NYC: From the Bouwerie Farm to That Famous Pear Tree

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A few quick facts from New York City history 101: The island of Manhattan was originally settled by the Dutch, and therefore officially named New Amsterdam in 1625. It was part of the larger settlement of New Netherland. Pieter, or Petrus, Stuyvesant (we know him today as Peter) was the last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland from 1647 until it was ceded to the English in 1664. His work greatly influenced the city's expansion northward from the southern tip, and he was responsible for many major historic events, such as the erection of a protective wall on what is today Wall Street and the creation of a canal on today's Broad Street and Broadway. Now that it's November–the month when the city celebrates its Dutch heritage through 5 Dutch Days–we decided to take a look at the old stomping ground of General Stuyvesant, as well as his lasting legacy in the city today.
Read about Peter Stuyvesant's NYC
Andrew Franz Transforms an Old Soap Factory into a Tranquil Tribeca Oasis
November 5, 2014

Andrew Franz Transforms an Old Soap Factory into a Tranquil Tribeca Oasis

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Architect Andrew Franz is known for his nature-inspired designs, and he has successfully infused his signature aesthetic into the tranquil interior of this Tribeca home. Franz transformed a 19th century Manhattan soap factory into what is now a gorgeous example of adaptive reuse. The designer's goal for this project was to create the feeling of being outdoors when inside the walls of the Romanesque Revival building, while also maintaining as much of the original structure as possible. By combining modern clean lines and open spaces with rustic wooden columns and raw brick walls, Franz creates a visual narrative celebrating the preservation of something old in the creation of something new and beautiful.
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$3.58M Forsyth Revitalization Project Will Bring an Elevated Park Off the Manhattan Bridge
November 5, 2014

$3.58M Forsyth Revitalization Project Will Bring an Elevated Park Off the Manhattan Bridge

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If you've ever walked or biked across the Manhattan Bridge, or simply tried to make your way past the off-ramp on foot, you know that it can be a heart-thumping jaunt that often requires expert maneuvering to avoid collision. A new design proposed for a triangular section of land beside the Manhattan Bridge along Forsyth Street could bring some much-needed calm to the frenetic energy of this area. Tomorrow, the Department of Design and Construction will present their plan to transform this elevated space into a public green space that's being likened to the High Line Park.
Find out more here
Easily Outfit Your Home in Greenery with Plant Wall Design’s Vertical Garden
November 5, 2014

Easily Outfit Your Home in Greenery with Plant Wall Design’s Vertical Garden

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Urban gardeners rejoice! Your chance to truly flex your green thumb has come with Plant Wall Design's Live Vertical Garden. This lovely design comes in mahogany wood with an oil or painted finish and is ready to enliven the most elegant to the most industrial of homes. Plants can be even be grown on both sides of the wall, so if you've been looking for a colorful and creative room partition—or if you're just looking for a new centerpiece—this garden wall is the way to go.
See some of the modular designs waiting for you here
New York Festival of Light Is Illuminating DUMBO Starting Tomorrow Night

An image of the 2013 NYFOL event in Nolita

November 5, 2014

New York Festival of Light Is Illuminating DUMBO Starting Tomorrow Night

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There's never a shortage of artsy events taking place in Brooklyn, but the New York Festival of Light (NYFOL) is a first-timer on the block. The curated collection of lighting installations will take over DUMBO from the night of November 6th to the 8th, and is being put on in partnership with the DUMBO Improvement District. Free and open to the public, the event will take place in and around the archway under the Manhattan Bridge, spilling out onto the surrounding plaza. The array of multi-sensory installations created by more than a dozen artists includes projection mapping, laser lighting, video art, illuminated sculptures, and wearable light technologies.
More details on NYFOL here
Daily Link Fix: Photographers Capture One WTC From Every Angle; Electronic Ballet Shoes Make Beautiful Patterns
November 5, 2014

Daily Link Fix: Photographers Capture One WTC From Every Angle; Electronic Ballet Shoes Make Beautiful Patterns

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Photographers Iwan Baan and James Ewing capture the completed One World Trade Center from every angle, and the results are stunning. See them all on designboom. Sandwiches are serious business. See if you agree with Refinery 29’s list of the ten most iconic New York sandwiches. Electric Traces are electronic ballet shoes that allow dancers to digitally […]

November 5, 2014

POLL: Can One World Trade Center Get to 100% Occupancy?

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On Monday, anchor tenant Condé Nast moved into One World Trade Center. It was, of course, a significant day for many reasons, but it left a lot of people wondering if they would feel comfortable working in the 104-story tower. And since the building is currently only 58% leased, we want to know if you think One WTC […]

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Live Like Hamptons Royalty in the $4.3M Red-Brick Castle
November 5, 2014

Live Like Hamptons Royalty in the $4.3M Red-Brick Castle

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Yes, this Southampton Village home is palatial, but "castle" is not being used here as just an adjective; the historic home is actually titled "the Castle." And it's a fair moniker, as the red-brick residence is covered in romantic ivy, features a dreamy turret and sits on 43 acres. Famed Manhattan interior designer William Sofield of Studio Sofield purchased the estate in 1999 for $830,000 and spent over a decade restoring its original Arts and Crafts style. He has now listed the house, which was built in 1911 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, for $4.3 million.
Tour the Castle
Classic Loft with Retractable Door in Historic Tribeca Asks $3.1 Million
November 5, 2014

Classic Loft with Retractable Door in Historic Tribeca Asks $3.1 Million

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Something about this one-bedroom renovated loft at 55 Walker Street seems to define understated character. Of course the floor-through unit has the typical soaring ceilings, oversized windows and exposed brick walls you would expect in a quintessential Tribeca loft. But this special 1,850-square-foot space has a few unexpected features that work together to give it the personality of a larger home, while still maintaining its stylish New York vibe.
Take a look inside, here
5Pointz Developer Wants to Use Iconic Name for New Residential Towers

A photo capturing the 5Pointz demolition via changsterdam via photopin

November 4, 2014

5Pointz Developer Wants to Use Iconic Name for New Residential Towers

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The whitewashing and subsequent demolition of Long Island City graffiti mecca 5Pointz was painful enough for the arts community, but now G&M Realty, the developer responsible for the loss, wants to trademark the 5Pointz name and use it for their new residential towers at the site. And artists are not happy, saying the developer is trying to bank off their name. G&M is planning two towers for the site, at 41 and 47 stories, that together will hold 1,000 rental units. The developer submitted an application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office in March to trademark "5Pointz," but it was initially rejected in June for being too similar to another registrant. G&M now has six months to respond to the decision.
More on the story here
Dennis Mehiel Re-Lists Carhart Mansion Condo Asking $35 Million
November 4, 2014

Dennis Mehiel Re-Lists Carhart Mansion Condo Asking $35 Million

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Dennis Mehiel, corrugated cardboard magnate who ran against Gov. Cuomo in a 2002 election for lieutenant governor, has put his sprawling 10,350-square-foot duplex at the Carhart Mansion on the market, asking $35.9 million. This, after attempting to claim $35 million for it back in 2008, just a few years after he purchased the pad for only $15 million in 2005--"only" being a relative term, of course. The award-winning condo has a two-story master, an 1,100-square-foot grand salon, and the potential for six more private chambers..
Take a look inside, here
<b>How the Historic Apartments and Hotels of the Upper West Side Came to Be</b>
November 4, 2014

How the Historic Apartments and Hotels of the Upper West Side Came to Be

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It's hard to imagine today that people had to be lured to settle on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, but such was the case at the turn of the 20th century when the first New York City subway line opened. The Interborough Rapid Transit Line (IRT) started at City Hall, with the most epic of subway stations (now closed off to the public except on official Transit Museum tours). The Astors and other enterprising investors owned the land uptown, purchased in a speculative property boom. Now, the question was how to brand the area.
The history behind the opulent doors of the Upper West Side
Real Estate Wire: Pearl Paint Building on Canal Sells to Vornado; Tips for Cohabiting Couples
November 4, 2014

Real Estate Wire: Pearl Paint Building on Canal Sells to Vornado; Tips for Cohabiting Couples

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Vornado has purchased the Pearl Paint building on Canal Street for $16.4M. [TRD] Tips for couples cohabiting for the first time. [Brick Underground] The Brooklyn Public Library is pondering knocking down its one-story Sunset Park branch library and replacing it with an eight-story building boasting a bigger library topped with affordable rental apartments. [DNA Info] Checking in on the […]

Bates Masi’s Northwest Harbor Residence Rises on 16 Piles above a Floodplain Terrain
November 4, 2014

Bates Masi’s Northwest Harbor Residence Rises on 16 Piles above a Floodplain Terrain

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In a post-Sandy world, waterfront residents are faced with the choice of whether or not to raise their homes. Some may worry about the esthetics of this type of renovation, but Bates Masi + Architects' Northwest Harbor residence shows that raised homes can be strikingly beautiful. The green-minded firm works with the environment and not against it. Instead of modifying this East Hampton terrain, they allowed the natural landscape to take the lead. The stunning result is supported by 16 sturdy stilts that raise this wooden dwelling right above an unsettling floodplain terrain while improving the overall environmental quality of the unique wooden home.
Learn more about this stunning high up home
1/2 Stool by WITAMINA D Mixes Wood and Metal
November 4, 2014

1/2 Stool by WITAMINA D Mixes Wood and Metal

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If we had to pick out the ugliest items in our house, the step stool would probably top the list. Typically an unattractive hunk of  plastic or miniature-ladder-looking apparatus, these pieces are extremely functional (especially in New York where we have to build up), but not usually designed with style in mind. That's why we love the 1/2 Stool by Malgorzata Knobloch and Igor Wiktorowicz of WITAMINA D. It's an appealing combination of half a tree trunk and a technical, laser-cut metal base. And it's certainly sturdy enough to endure the wear and tear of an urban abode.
More on the 1/2 Stool
See How Top Architects Build Sculptures from 100,000 Cans of Food to Help the Hungry
November 4, 2014

See How Top Architects Build Sculptures from 100,000 Cans of Food to Help the Hungry

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Food drives and can collections are not uncommon as we approach the holidays. And with Thanksgiving right around the corner, Canstruction is back again for its 22nd year with a brand new exhibit that invites New Yorkers to not only think about food in a whole new way, but to take part in a good cause. This year's event has invited 32 teams made up of NYC's top architecture and engineering design firms to turn 100,000 cans of food into spectacular sculptures at Brookfield Place. To give you a taste of what's to come when the exhibit opens this Thursday, some of last year's participants included big names like Skanska, Perkins Eastman, CetraRuddy, Ennead Architects, Arup, and Dattner Architects. Yes, these are more than just a bunch of stacked cans.
More on the new exhibit
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Designer Loft in the New Museum Building Listed for $10.5 Million
November 4, 2014

Designer Loft in the New Museum Building Listed for $10.5 Million

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Recognized as one of Lower Manhattan's most sought after addresses, this gorgeous condo at 158 Mercer Street has a lot to live up to. However, with 4,200 square feet to work with, this three-bedroom loft might be up for the challenge. The sophisticated sun-blasted space features high ceilings, dark wood floors and stately columns. Plus, the interior was meticulously designed by de la Torre design studio—a talented team once named one of Elle Decor's top 25 designers. The property was recently put on the market and the current listing price is $10.5 million.
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Daily Link Fix: Clinton Hill’s Sour Patch Kids House Is a Crash Pad for Bands; Play the NYC Edition of Would You Rather
November 4, 2014

Daily Link Fix: Clinton Hill’s Sour Patch Kids House Is a Crash Pad for Bands; Play the NYC Edition of Would You Rather

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Yes, that’s the candy Sour Patch Kids. The sugary company bought a house in Clinton Hill where bands can crash during stops in Brooklyn. They’re calling it Brooklyn Patch, but of course, there’s a catch. Find out what it is on Ad Age. A Lower East Side pop-up space has a new exhibit that will showcase “the incredible […]

Midtown Site of the Iconic Lutèce Restaurant Sells for $17M – Will It Be Demolished?
November 4, 2014

Midtown Site of the Iconic Lutèce Restaurant Sells for $17M – Will It Be Demolished?

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These three townhouses may not look like much to you, but they've for decades been making appearances in pop culture, from the penned to motion pictures, including The Prince of Tides, Wall Street, Crossing Delancey, and most recently, Mad Men. Located at 249-253 East 50th Street, this site once housed the world-renowned Lutèce restaurant. Though today the structures can be described as dilapidated at best, that hasn't stopped a group of Chinatown investors from scooping up the properties for $17 million from East 50th Development LLC. Now in new hands, what's up next for this famed locale?
More details here
Staten Island’s Abandoned 45-Acre Farm Colony Will Be Revitalized to Include a Massive Public Park
November 3, 2014

Staten Island’s Abandoned 45-Acre Farm Colony Will Be Revitalized to Include a Massive Public Park

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Staten Island's renaissance continues to move full steam ahead as the Landmarks Preservation Commission has unanimously approved the rehab of the long-abandoned poorhouse and farm located on the oft forgotten borough. Curbed reports that the New York City Farm Colony will be redeveloped into 350 units of senior housing with some retail space in a new eco-minded project called 'Landmark Colony'. The plan, which is being spearheaded by NFC Associates in cooperation with the New York City Economic Development Corporation and Vengoechea + Boyland Architecture was lauded for its site-sensitive design and ample green space.
find out more here
Real Estate Wire: 15 of NYC’s One-Block Streets; Great Ground-Floor Apartments
November 3, 2014

Real Estate Wire: 15 of NYC’s One-Block Streets; Great Ground-Floor Apartments

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More Goldilocks Blocks; here are 15 one-block streets in NYC. [Untapped Cities] Great ground-floor apartments that aren’t dark and grim—like this one located in a former seminary. [Curbed] The case for the pied-a-terre tax: All apartments take advantage of major city services—be it police, fire, courts, or sanitation. It’s these city services that make New York City […]

Poorex’s Tripod Furniture Makes a Statement on Three Legs
November 3, 2014

Poorex’s Tripod Furniture Makes a Statement on Three Legs

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As New Yorkers, we're always on the hunt for space-saving furniture, but oftentimes those pieces don't quite meet our design esthetics. The Tripod Furniture collection, however, is an exception. Created by Polish design studio Poorex, the beach wood furniture puts a contemporary twist on the classic photography stand. The collection includes a lamp, clock, an adjustable mirror, two types of tables, and a toy. And since the pieces are able to expand and contract, the user can modify the tripod's height and angle to their specific needs, as well as fold it up for easy storage.
More details on the Tripod Furniture
Copper-Clad Writer’s Cabin by Andrew Berman Changes Color with the Sun
November 3, 2014

Copper-Clad Writer’s Cabin by Andrew Berman Changes Color with the Sun

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Some people need a tranquil, secluded space to create, and this stunning writing studio by Andrew Berman Architect is the perfect place to fulfill that need. Located in Bellport, New York, on Long Island's South Shore, this unique shelter is certainly eye-catching as it's entirely clad in copper. In addition to boasting a large central window that overlooks the green landscape, this charming abode also changes color depending on the light. Talk about an ideal spot for daydreaming and curing writer's block...
More on the house here
This 16-Room Upper East Side Penthouse with Conservatory is Back for $4M Less
November 3, 2014

This 16-Room Upper East Side Penthouse with Conservatory is Back for $4M Less

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Real estate in NYC has its own special 'wow' factor that many of us have become accustomed to. However, every now and again you come across a property of truly epic proportions, and this seven-bedroom, 16-room penthouse located at 52 East 72nd Street on the Upper East Side is just that. The massive space spans approximately 6,300 square feet and includes 1,200 square feet of elegantly landscaped terraces. The listing price for this beauty is $17.95 million—and yep, if you've been following it, it has indeed returned to the market for $4 million less than its April listing price.
Take a peek inside

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Trinity Church Will Build First Residential Developments in Hudson Square

A map of Trinity’s current real estate holdings in Hudson Square

November 3, 2014

Trinity Church Will Build First Residential Developments in Hudson Square

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Trinity Real Estate, the property arm of Trinity Church, oversees 5.5 million square feet of office space in buildings that it owns in the city, a $3 billion portfolio. But now the Episcopal church is looking to branch out into residential development for the first time since it received 215 acres of land in downtown Manhattan from Britain's Queen Anne over three centuries ago. Led by Jason Pizer, Trinity Real Estate will build four luxury residential towers in Hudson Square and a part-residential tower near Wall Street, amounting to over 1 million square feet of residential space.
More on Trinity's plans here
Today’s the Day: Condé Nast Moves into One World Trade Center
November 3, 2014

Today’s the Day: Condé Nast Moves into One World Trade Center

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More than nine years after ground broke at One World Trade Center, the tower's first and largest tenant, Condé Nast, is moving in. Though the media company will not complete its move until January, the relocation actually began last weekend when 2,800 orange crates full of files, photos, and books were carted downtown from the media company's Times Square office. Today, 175 employees will start their days at One WTC, the first wave of the 3,400 employees at 18 magazines. And as the New York Times notes, the scene they're encountering is much different than when construction began nearly a decade ago. As the number of financial institutions has declined, tech firms, advertising agencies, and media companies have made the Financial District their new home, along with a residential population of 61,000.
More on the big move here
Brighten Your Mood with this $4M Colorful Maria Brito-Designed Co-op
November 3, 2014

Brighten Your Mood with this $4M Colorful Maria Brito-Designed Co-op

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Who needs lifestyle tips from Goop when you can live like Gwyneth Paltrow instead? That’s right. 320 East 72nd Street has an apartment designed by Maria Gabriela Brito, self-proclaimed luxury lifestyle consultant with a Rolodex full of clients like P. Diddy and Gwyneth. The colorful Lenox Hill apartment is not afraid to show its fun side, and it’s now on the market, asking $3.795 million. The Brazilian-inspired design is definitely not for the faint of heart, but Brito anchors the vibrant accents with a neutral backdrop, creating a lively yet sophisticated space.
Take a look inside, here
<b>And About That Grecian Temple on the Henry Hudson Parkway…</b>
November 2, 2014

And About That Grecian Temple on the Henry Hudson Parkway…

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New York City is filled with an abundance of structural treasures that are hard to miss. From the Brooklyn Bridge to the Chrysler Building to the soon-to-be-opened Freedom Tower, there is no shortage of architectural eye candy vying for your attention. Which means some pretty spectacular little gems get lost in the shuffle. Like the curious white, Doric-columned structure located off the Henry Hudson Parkway near West 190th Street. Part of Fort Washington Park, this scenic overlook perched over 100 feet above the Henry Hudson River is known as Inspiration Point – a perfect moniker given its breathtaking vistas of the river, George Washington Bridge, and the majestic Palisades in neighboring New Jersey.
Learn more here
Weekly Highlights: Top Picks from the 6sqft Staff
November 1, 2014

Weekly Highlights: Top Picks from the 6sqft Staff

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Do cemeteries affect real estate prices in New York? The answer might surprise you. It’s going to cost $32 to visit One World Trade Center’s observatory. But the views are pretty incredible. Did you check out the Village Halloween Parade last night? Find out the history of the famous festivity. If you haven’t already, wish […]

New Yorker Spotlight: Behind the Scenes and Screams with Clinton Hill’s Halloween Queen, Janna Kennedy Hyten

Photo by Chris Franko

October 31, 2014

New Yorker Spotlight: Behind the Scenes and Screams with Clinton Hill’s Halloween Queen, Janna Kennedy Hyten

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When Janna Kennedy Hyten was growing up in rural Florida, she probably never envisioned the crowds that would one day gather outside her Brooklyn home for Halloween 313. At the time, Janna's physical world was small, but her imagination was large and primed to create the wonder, joy, and gore necessary to captivate thousands of children each Halloween. Halloween 313 began 20 years ago when Janna opened her home at 313 Clinton Avenue to Clinton Hill's children. Over the last two decades, what began as elaborate Halloween decorations on the home's exterior, developed into an annual, full-fledged, front yard production with fun names and storylines like "Grimm Scary Tale," "Pirates of the Scarebbean, The Curse of the White Pearl," and "20,000 Screams Under the Sea." We recently spoke with Janna to find out more about the woman and home behind Halloween 313.
Read the interview here
Grave Concerns: Do Cemeteries Affect Real Estate Prices in New York?

Photo via Plowboylifestyle/CC

October 31, 2014

Grave Concerns: Do Cemeteries Affect Real Estate Prices in New York?

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Not so surprisingly, Manhattan has a slew of cemeteries, graveyards and built-over potter’s fields (for unclaimed bodies). Madison Square Park was originally used as a potter’s field, as was Bryant Park. And though these swaths of land served many purposes over the years, it took an eternity before they were lovely public parks. From the late 1600s, burial grounds were generally confined to what would now be just south of City Hall, but more began popping up further uptown during the 1800s as the city’s population grew in leaps and bounds. With Halloween upon us, tis’ the season for checking out if living near one might give a buyer a bit of a ghostly scare or whether it takes an eternity to sell when the living room window overlooks tombstones marking coffins buried six feet under. Hear what experts say, and then learn about the city's most notable graveyards.
Do homes near cemeteries sell at a discount in NYC?
$129 Billion Worth of NYC Real Estate Is Within New FEMA Flood Zones
October 31, 2014

$129 Billion Worth of NYC Real Estate Is Within New FEMA Flood Zones

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Since FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) updated its flood-zone maps after Superstorm Sandy, we learned that it could cost the city $5 billion to comply with the new regulations, as 60,000 additional buildings were identified as being within the flood zones. This brings the total to 84,000 buildings worth over $129 billion, according to a new report released by the Office of New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer on the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy.
What does this mean for the city?
Real Estate Wire: Bjarke Ingels’ 57th Street Apartment Tops Out; Landmarked Dudley Townhouse for Sale
October 31, 2014

Real Estate Wire: Bjarke Ingels’ 57th Street Apartment Tops Out; Landmarked Dudley Townhouse for Sale

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David Wolkoff, the developer of the residential building replacing 5Pointz, has sold his 791 Park Avenue home for $10M. [NYO] BIG’s 57th Street pyramid gets its topper. [Curbed] A Bowery development site sold for $45M. [TRD] The Port Authority has lost the $175M Hudson Yards tower deal. [Crain’s] Landmarked Dudley Memorial townhouse at 118 Amity Street in Cobble […]

Tsao & McKown Re-Tailor an 1850s Derelict Farmhouse into a Charming Weekend Retreat
October 31, 2014

Tsao & McKown Re-Tailor an 1850s Derelict Farmhouse into a Charming Weekend Retreat

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When Brooklyn-based architecture firm Tsao & McKown arrived to this farmer’s cottage in upstate New York, they found the 1850’s building in a complete derelict state. They made all efforts to preserve its original charm, paying special attention to the materials and details found in every corner of the house. Located in Rhinebeck, this woodland retreat is full of endangered crafts and classic pieces by the likes of Victorian designer Christopher Dresser and Danish designer Hans Wegner.
Learn more about this charming renovation filled with classics
Live-Work Loft in SoHo is a Museum for Luxury Living
October 31, 2014

Live-Work Loft in SoHo is a Museum for Luxury Living

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This live-work loft, currently home to a prominent art dealer and his a notably impressive art collection, was recently put on the market for $6.5 million. Located in the heart of SoHo at 84 Mercer Street, this galley-style home occupies a full floor that was gutted and rebuilt with the help of loft architect Todd Ernst. The building was first constructed in 1884, and in 1978 was declared a National Historic Landmark. The cast-iron structure features massive windows, 16' ceilings, a private elevator, and a definitively cool interior style.
Tour this spectacular loft
Animated GIFs Remembering the Post-Sandy Devastation

Before-and-after views of Staten Island

October 31, 2014

Animated GIFs Remembering the Post-Sandy Devastation

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This week marks the two-year anniversary since Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City and the surrounding coast lines. In its wake, the storm forever altered our coastal areas. These before-and-after satellite images from the Huffington Post taken via Google Earth, show just how dramatic the damage was—and they ask us to consider the progress we've made recovering from the destruction over the last two years. Our rebuilding efforts in the post-sandy aftermath have been significant, however our work is far from over.
More details here
Visit This Quirky Museum Hidden in a Chinatown Elevator Shaft
October 31, 2014

Visit This Quirky Museum Hidden in a Chinatown Elevator Shaft

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Looking for something off-the-beaten-path to do this Halloweekend? Mmuseumm might be right up your alley. And speaking of alleys, it's located on Cortland Alley in Chinatown within a single, abandoned elevator shaft. The 60-square-foot Mmuseumm is a modern natural history museum that exhibits contemporary artifacts, illustrating "the complexities of the modern world." Its eclectic collection of everyday items includes toothpaste tubes from around the world and papers left behind in copy machines.  It even manages to fit a gift shop and café in its tiny footprint.
More info on the museum here
The City’s Priciest Rental is a $500,000/Month Suite at The Pierre
October 31, 2014

The City’s Priciest Rental is a $500,000/Month Suite at The Pierre

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Because if you've got the cash, why buy a $6 million home when you can rent one for a year at the same price? The WSJ reports that the newest most expensive rental in the city is located on the the 39th floor of The Pierre and it's going for a cool half-a-million dollars a month. The floor includes the 2,000-square-foot Presidential Suite, which can combine with other rooms for a total of 4,786 square feet (or six bedrooms with six-and-a-half bathrooms), or be rented separately for $400,000 per month with the additional rooms ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 per month.
Find out more here
This Brooklyn Heights Pad Brings a Touch of the Countryside to the City
October 31, 2014

This Brooklyn Heights Pad Brings a Touch of the Countryside to the City

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There are a million reasons to move to Brooklyn Heights: it’s one of the most coveted locations in Brooklyn; its quiet tree-lined streets are enhanced by scenic landscapes and beautiful architecture; and most importantly, it was the setting for the Cosby Show--although it turns out the façade of the Huxtable’s brownstone was actually a residence in Greenwich Village. The horror! Well, now there’s another reason to head over to Brooklyn Heights, and it’s this beautiful co-op at 76 State Street, asking $995,000. This two-bedroom apartment makes its mark by managing to seamlessly bring a little country living to the upscale urban backdrop. What more could you ask for?
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<b>6 of New York’s Spookiest, Scariest and Downright Strangest Homes</b>

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October 30, 2014

6 of New York’s Spookiest, Scariest and Downright Strangest Homes

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Every day at 6sqft we pretty much find ourselves in awe saying "We can't believe people live like this!" But every so often we come across a home that has us muttering "People live like this??" In celebration of All Hallow's Eve, we've rounded up six spooky and scary Manhattan and Brooklyn residences. One is filled to the brim with dead animals, another hides a secret underground portal, and another harbors an incredible tale of murder and deceit. Jump ahead to see all six them all—and if you'd ever dare live in one of these petrifying pads, you're in luck because several of these homes are for sale. Lucky you?
For these homes, it's Halloween year-round
Townhome in Hidden English Tudor Village on Upper West Side Asks $2M
October 30, 2014

Townhome in Hidden English Tudor Village on Upper West Side Asks $2M

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It would be easy to walk right past Pomander Walk on a trip down 95th street, between Broadway and West End Avenue. The quaint little enclave is well concealed by an unsuspecting gate. However, walk through that gate and you’re in for quite a treat. Behind it is one of the most unexpected co-ops on the Upper West Side—an enclave so enchanting that it won the hearts of American treasures like Rosalind Russell, Lillian Gish, and Humphrey Bogart. And right now, one of those co-ops is available for $1.995 million.
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President Obama’s College Apartment is Now Renting for $200 Cheaper
October 30, 2014

President Obama’s College Apartment is Now Renting for $200 Cheaper

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Live like a president—back when that president was a struggling student in college. The tiny two-bedroom apartment President Barack Obama once shared with another student while at Columbia is now renting for $2,300 a month, a couple hundred bucks less than its previous $2,500 a month listing price. The quaint home located in a rental building at 142 West 109th Street comes with an old photo of the prez standing in the doorway, and according to the listing, living here could be the road to political greatness: "who knows you might end up at the WHITE HOUSE one day!"
Inside Obama's college digs here
East Village Condo’s Celebrated Design Will Make Your Dreams Come True
October 30, 2014

East Village Condo’s Celebrated Design Will Make Your Dreams Come True

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On any given day New York City has the potential to make all of your dreams come true, and this beautiful three-bedroom East Village condo, located at 211 East 3rd Street, might make that dream a little sweeter. This amazing property underwent an all-inclusive renovation just two years ago, and the result is an exquisitely curated interior enhanced by architectural sophistication that is sure to grab your attention. The renovation also garnered features in Martha Stewart Living, the Wall Street Journal and several other magazines and papers.
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Relax in This Giant Birdsnest by OGE Creative Group
October 30, 2014

Relax in This Giant Birdsnest by OGE Creative Group

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Since there's snow predicted for tomorrow, we're starting to get in the mood to curl up in a warm, comfy chair with a good book. But while we've been dreaming about La-Z-Boys and plush sofas, the imaginative designers at OGE Creative Group were busy coming up with the ultimate cozy lounger--the Giant Birdsnest. Known officially as the "Giant Birdsnest for creating new ideas," this bed/couch hybrid was conceived as a new and inspiring social space that fuses furniture and playground.
More on the fun-loving Giant Birdsnest here
Construction Halted on Karim Rashid’s Harlem Condo After Buddha Statue Gets Decapitated
October 30, 2014

Construction Halted on Karim Rashid’s Harlem Condo After Buddha Statue Gets Decapitated

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Karim Rashid's condo at 329 Pleasant Avenue just can't seem to win. Weeks ago, the designer was forced to scrap the building's cyan and magenta color scheme for a more subdued palette, and now DNA Info reports that the city has issued a partial stop-work order on the building. The halting of construction comes after the city received complaints from neighbors that their foundations were being damaged by digging and careless workers. But the greatest victim in all of this? How about this Buddha statue which was decapitated by a construction worker.
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