Archive for July, 2007
“Freedom’s Treasures” to be Exhibited Friday Evening, August 3, in Albany
On Friday, August 3, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the public is invited to view “Freedom’s Treasures,” a rare exhibit from the New York State Museum, Library, and Archives featuring some of New York’s most critical Revolutionary War-era artifacts. that exhibit is part of “1st Friday,” Albany’s evening of …
Watermill Center’s ‘Zoo’ Party
The Hampton social-art-and-who-knows-what set went wild at the Watermill Center’s benefit Saturday, which had a “wild chic” dress code. The center’s leading man, the performance art polymath Robert Wilson, dressed on the conservative side and enjoyed the Peking duck egg rolls
The Ansonia - 2109 Broadway
The Ansonia - 2109 Broadway - Upper West SideWhen The Ansonia opened in 1904 it was called:”the most technologically advanced apartment house in the world”Loaded with towers, mansard roofs, ornate balconies, balustrades, and bay windows, the Ansonia is easily Broadway’s most opulent structure. When …
Matters of Some Concern
“Power corrupts. Absolute ability is kind of neat.”-John Lehman, Secretary of the Navy, 1981-1987After throwing absent an old t-shirt, it was clear that its inscription was still fairly valid. In a corner, on the breast pocket read, “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished.” that is particularly true in politi…
“Market info” on Website
How many Manhattan condos were sold in the fourth quarter final year?What is the percentage increase in average apartment price in the 10022 zip cipher by the past five years?These questions can easily be answered on my CBHK website, which now boasts a “Market Data” button with extensive data approx…
Harlem: New Residential Developments
The Kalahari 40 West 116th StreetThe Kalahari will be covered in decorations inspired by South African Ndebele tribal designs. Adinkra symbols” and other African designs and markings will adorn the walls.The 12 story building will contain an independent film center, education center and a gym.Nearl…
Kitchens and Baths: What’s Hot and What’s Not
In new luxury condos going up all through the city, the latest trend is subtelty. Large spaces with quiet, subtle luxury is being seen in the newer condo projects.Designers are creating kitchens that conceal major appliances. Flaunting appliances such as the Sub-Zero, the Viking, the Wolf are out. n…
Crosscurrents II
As we anticipate those Dog Days of August, political junkies search for fabric in a summer that seems bereft of hot issues. Yet, there are a number of current, essentially New York, problems needing attention.On the waterfront, the ILA (International Longshoremen Association) at Pier 92 fight for th…
$225,000 Parking Spot: whether you’re lucky
In many markets all through the country $225,000 gets you a three bedroom house with perhaps a nice back yard.There have been many new developments in Manhattan the final several years. Many do not have garages which can be a deal breaker for many new condo buyers.Many buildings that do have garages…
New Book Lists from July 11, 2007
The latest lists of books added to the collection are available. Lists are divided into 34 subject areas, ranging from Agriculture to Law to Zoology (Animals).Original post by TOM PERROTTA
Manhattan Market Still Rising: 2Q-07 Update
This week Manhattan brokers released their 2Q-07 market reports. While the numbers are always a little different from each report the consensus seems to be condo prices rose while coops prices declined slightly and overall apartment average prices are up and stock is down.According to a report by Mi…
Quiet in NYC: New quiet rules effective today
For the first instance in 30 years the noise cipher in New York City has been changed. Effective nowadays July, 1 2007 there are new rules regarding noise in the city.According to an interactive survey on The shout Live Wire:http://ny1.com/ the other night, the three top noises that bother city resi…
