Lisa Fitzig at The Corcoran Group

I often get asked questions this time of year about steam heat, radiators and radiator covers. This article addresses lots of questions.

According to Marketproof, a website focused on new development in NYC, Manhattan had 2370 sponsor contracts in 2021, the largest increase year over year, increasing 139% from 991 contracts in 2020. This is an 82% increase from 2019 and a 59% increase from 2018. Harlem's 300 West led with 112 contracts, ranging from a $499K studio to a $3.4M four-bedroom. The 170-unit condo commenced sales a year-and-a-half ago and is 76% sold. Following with 110 contracts was FiDi's 130 William Street. The 243-unit condo is 77% sold since commencing sales three-and-a-half years ago. It also reported the most contracts (83) of any NYC new development in 2020.

Some record setting deals in 2021.

6sqft posted some beautiful trees in NYC that are not at Rockefeller Center. They missed the tree near the Bloomberg Tower/One Beacon Court which is not real but very pretty--and hidden away. Still, a nice collection of trees to visit with fewer crowds.

I get asked all the time what shade of white to paint an apartment that is going to be listed for sale. I often turn to Donna Dazzo who is quoted in the article.

These looked like good suggestions on Black Friday deals from Architectural Digest.

Significant sale for the market and the UES. 86th and Madison.

The world’s largest marathon, The NYC Marathon, runs through the five boroughs of New York this coming Sunday. The route is a 26-mile trail, starting in Staten Island and ending in Central Park. See the route below for planning purposes.

This is a really good Bloomberg Opinion article on what sets NYC apart from other big cities and why it will continue to thrive--even in the face of formidable challenges.

The Manhattan real estate market continued to perform well in August. The luxury market just had it busiest week before Labor Day in many years in terms of signed contracts.

I am pleased to share a new listing, 285 Riverside Drive, 13C, a Candela classic with river views and 3 beds (or 2 beds and a home office). Contact me for more information or to arrange a viewing.

This is a terrific rendition of NY State of Mind that a client sent me https://youtu.be/1icTIQC91Xs

Here are six "new" boutique new development properties--two in Brooklyn and the other four in Manhattan. They are being marketed by Corcoran Sunshine. If you are looking for new development, there are lots of great options.