Happy Halloween 2012

I can see this from across the street, outside of my window. Kinda scary, right??

Bloomberg E 58th

Election 2012- Who will YOU vote for?

English Manor E 39th

Never would I have imagined traipsing through busy Grand Central to this elegant English Manor Residence. What better than to cozy up with a warm cup of English Breakfast and, I don't know, Wuthering Heights!

Madison Ave's Playground: Gramercy

Gramercy is oft considered that grey area extending somewhere between Union Square to the south and Murray Hill to the north, itself a blurred zone. After viewing some property there yesterday afternoon, I now like to think of Gramercy as the neighborhood of Park Ave South; or the playground of Madison. More refined than East Village, but less reserved than Murray Hill, I was taken by the variety, grandness, and pulse of this old-world charmer and its lofty dreams. Irving Place, Stuyvesant Park. Lexington's Curry Hill has so much to offer- Kalustyan's @ 123 Lex for all the culinary shopping delights you could ask for. Park Ave South and Madison are both lined with world-class dining and don't forget the five-star boutique hotels. Vietnamese, French, Japanese, Fusion, Italian. Chennai Gardens @ 128 E 27th for delicious dosai. Jazz Standard for daily live music @ 116 E 27th. Diners, delis, fresh bagels. Walks through Madison Square Park, walk to Union Square. You can find nice studios in the mid-to-high $2000s.

View

~From the 14th floor of Gramercy E 18th Residence.

Frenetic, the city runs, Electric

Scenes from Columbus Circle. Coming from property on W 55th, I stopped for a visit with Christopher Columbus on full display. "Discovering Columbus" by Tatzu Nishi on display through Nov 8. Go, and bring a friend!

Clinton has a Quiet Side

I didn't realize Clinton had a quiet side until I came across some property on W 51st. Construction, subways, Times Square. Emerging towers, more construction. Those on a tight-budget, however, should spend time exploring options in Clinton . Many of the new highrises offer one month free + no fee incentives to prospects. Those really looking for a bargain should ask if management allows conversions, also commonly known in the business as a 'Flex.' For example, property on W 37th & 10th has 1-beds that convert to 2 for around $3500. If you're looking for something a little less off the beaten path, however, stroll up and down Clinton's often missed tree-lined streets. W 51st is one of those kind of finds.

Above, is a lovely French eatery 'Cafe Forant' where you can have crab cake eggs benedict. Stroll W 51st with me!

 For delicious South African cuisine, visit #329 on W 51st- braai!

Art Deco E 79th

It was a pleasant surprise seeing the Art Deco style lobby as I entered 435 E 79th. 

Reminds me of two of Munch's pieces: The Kiss IV and Two Human Beings: The Lonely Ones.

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Strike a Pose, W 37th: Garment District

On my way to see some property on W 37th & 9th Ave, I took a stroll through the Garment/Fashion District. I was taken by these oh-so-fashionable ladies...strike a pose!

Broadway's Works of Art

I was stunned and impressed by the Chihuly's glass masterpiece adorning the residences @ 30 W 63rd. 

Studios start at $2995; 2-beds start at $6395. A one month free + no fee incentive is currently being offered.

After an afternoon showing, I crossed Broadway to get to Lincoln Center. With Chihuly's work fresh in mind, I noticed thematic resemblances of his work in the surrounding area: the simplicity in boldness of Cemin's O Pensador; the craftsmanship and architectural integrity of Lincoln Center; the beauty of something wild and daring; the power in our abilities creating with even the most solid of elements.

Walk along Broadway, beginning on W 57th street to view the whimsical collection of surrealist sculptures. On display through mid-November.

Details

When you spend as much time as I do looking at property throughout the city, little details begin to set you off. I called the building superintendent ten minutes prior to my arrival at W 14th & 8th. "Give me ten minutes," he said. "I need to get it [the apartment] ready."

The lights were the first to catch my attention, more so than the space. (It was much larger than other studios I've seen in the area for that price.) I knew the super had left them on, himself thinking they were a beautiful thing.

It's the little details than can set you off. What's your favorite?

Greenwich Village

Millenia

‘The past is in the background,’

Someone cried. I looked,

Saw time look back.

The past is in the background,

Someone cried.

I feel the city's hastening

Electricity in the shadows.

I see the past flickering by.

Reasons to Love West Village

Views of High Line

Living Room View taken from W 11th Residence

Empire State Building

Happy Halloween New York 2012

The holiday spirit has arrived as scheduled- the first day of October. While looking at property in the Village, I was delightedly horrified by the array of Halloween displays and decorations. Warning: You will get spooked!

Taken on Bleecker & 6th Ave- Greenwich Village

I was attracted to the pumpkin heads and autumn foliage in the window, then to the sign: Milk & Cookies. 19 Commerce St. Mmmm, try their Milk chocolate chip caramel cookie!

Palazzo Chupi @ 360 W 11th

Look for the pink castle in the sky! I came across this while looking at some property on W 11th & Washington. Designed by artist Julian Schnabel, Palazzo Chupi sits atop a converted stable used today as an art gallery and studio. I'm sure it's just as amazing inside as it is...