Category: Chelsea

Much has been written about Chinese and Russians dropping $30+ million on Manhattan luxury condominiums since 2012. As a result, even sellers of condos priced between $1-4 million ask: “Where are the foreign buyers for my home? What will you do to attract them?”

While huge amounts of foreign currency is being spent on US real estate, not every property type is benefiting from it or is appealing to an international buyer. Generally, foreign buyers who Read more…

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In the face Manhattan’s rapidly evolving real estate micro markets, deciding on a listing price for your Chelsea or West Village luxury home requires careful consideration.

Deciding on Listing Price: Considerations for Your Listing Broker

When interviewing a listing broker, nearly every conversation boils down to this question: “What price should I list my property at?”

If your potential broker follows up with a record listing suggestion, dig deeper into the reasoning behind this suggested listing price and the broker’s track record. I recommend asking the following five questions: Read more…

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Has ultra-luxury development gone too far? Cary Tamarkin’s 10 Sullivan development announced that it is splitting its 8,000 Square foot Soho Penthouse, following CIM Group and Macklowe Properties late 2015 decision to do the same to some larger unsold units at the ultra-luxury 432 Park Avenue. Brokers have begun to quietly wonder if we’ve hit the peak of luxury in price point and market saturation.

Starting in 2013, strong demand for downtown luxury new developments combined with extremely low re-sale inventory caused re-sale values to skyrocket. The price-per-square-foot ceiling rose on all sales as local, domestic and international buyers snapped up properties at a frenetic pace.

Lately though, I’ve been noticing Read more…

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Do you love art and people watching? Before it’s gone schedule a couple hours Sunday, March 6th to make your way to The Art Show along with several of the other shows happening (PULSE Contemporary Art Show in Chelsea on 18th Street).

While many lament that the art scene and artists have disappeared from New York (high rents and gentrification), I love these art fairs and the Thursday night Chelsea Art District openings as much for the art as the fantastic people watching! It’s also a great reminder that art and creativity is a huge part what makes New York amazing.

If you are thinking of buying art, choose wisely and with your heart. Art makes a home come alive. I find that when staging our client’s homes, significant art and warm accessories truly add the personality to a home.

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An interview with Michael Stern, one of the key developers behind the now renown super-luxury Chelsea development, Walker Tower, which broke price records and paved the way for even more high-end developments downtown. His newest luxury development, Stella Tower has been selling extremely fast in Hell’s Kitchen. CURBED published the floor plans for the yet to be released $14 million Penthouses a week ago. Stella Tower is being marketed by Douglas Elliman. To me, the rapid transformation of fringe neighborhoods into luxury enclaves like West Chelsea and the continued development of Hell’s Kitchen is truly an incredible New York real estate story. While some lament the past, I lived in Hell’s Kitchen in the early 1990’s and one certainly had to watch one’s back walking home at night. Not any more. New York continues to transform as it always has. – NYS Disclosure

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The area along the 10th Avenue corridor from 16th Street to 30th Street is fast becoming Manhattan’s newest luxury residential neighborhood. Renaming it “The High Line District” instead of the generic “West Chelsea” will best capture the district’s new and exciting eclectic nature and architectural significance.

Already featuring a mix of boutique condos, long-established art galleries, and distinctive architecture designed by such luminaries as Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry, Annabelle Selldorf and Shigeru Ban, now new developments of uber luxury residential condos are coming to the area including modern designs by Thomas Juul-Hansen, Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid and other prominent architects. These projects are being developed by HFZ Capital, the Related Companies, Cary Tamarkin and others to create an exclusive new neighborhood deserving of new recognition. Read more…

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International and local buyers keep falling in love with Manhattan real estate. Downtown, buyers are snapping up luxury new developments in Tribeca (56 Leonard), Chelsea (Walker Tower), West Chelsea and the West Village (150 Charles) and its expected that several new Hudson Yards projects including 520 West 28th to be designed by famed starchitect Zaha Hadid for Related will sell out quickly.

Manhattan real estate prices on average double every ten years drawing investors, however, I believe part of the magic of New York is that moment when one sees the lights of the city or a view one never had seen before. The city continues to grow and improve adding to its live-able quality and attracting buyers from all demographics and nationalities. Of course many old-timers lament the city’s change, but change is a constant in New York.

Cameron Michael has captured the essence of Manhattan in this Manhattan Project time-lapse video, which I wanted to share with you. Fall in love again…

The Manhattan Project HD from Cameron Michael on Vimeo.

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