new york apartments: Will I Always Have My View?
- 05/27/10 07:44 AM
I'm often asked this question, and there is always the chance that the answer is no. There are several buildings where apartments have lost their view due to "lot line" windows....... One of the things that people look for in a New York apartment is a great view. I've seen some spectacular views in New York City, and their impact on market values can be significant. Unobstructed skyline views from multiple windows or breathtaking park scenes from the living room can add tens of thousands of dollars to the price of an apartment.But what happens when you have to block up … (0 comments)
new york apartments: One Beacon Court - The Bloomberg Building - New York Apartments
- 05/26/10 08:19 AM
One Beacon Court, also known as The Bloomberg Building, is located at 151 West 58th Street in Manhattan; and contains 105 high-end New York apartments. The building is a large mixed-use project that was built on the land formerly occupied by Alexander's Department Store, and the apartments are located on the 30th to 55th floors in the 870-foot tall tower. Designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates (the architect of the World Financial Center at Battery Park City), it is comprised of luxury apartments, 160,000 square feet of retail space, and 900,000 square feet of office space, located in the base of … (0 comments)
new york apartments: Le Premier - New York Apartments
- 05/25/10 08:55 AM
Le Premier, at 112 West 56th Street, is a New York apartment building in Midtown Manhattan. Built in 1980, it was converted to a condominium in 1983. The doorman building is comprised of 32-stories and 55 apartments. The covered entrance to the building is an impressive marquee that gives the building a certain distinction among its Midtown neighbors, the Parker Meridian Hotel and the green Harry Macklowe-constructed office building. In addition to the marquee, the building has a polished gray granite and stainless steel façade, with a black and white patterned sidewalk. A New York Health and Racquet Club facility occupies … (0 comments)
new york apartments: It's Fleet Week in New York City!
- 05/24/10 05:19 AM
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up, and in New York that means Fleet Week. Fleet Week began in 1984, and is New York City's tribute to the men and women who serve in the armed forces. The week is full of events around the city, and includes the chance to visit some active naval vessels. There will be many military demonstrations during the week, featuring the singing of Taps and a military aircraft fly over in honor of those who lost their lives in service to their country. All of the events will be free, except for those that are held … (2 comments)
new york apartments: The Majestic – Luxury Upper Westside Manhattan Apartments
- 04/05/10 08:56 AM
The Majestic, designed by Jacques Delamarre, and developed by Irwin Chanin, is one of the famous twin-towered buildings that grace Central Park West. Built on the former site of the majestic Hotel, the architect attempted something different from its Beaux-arts and Art Deco neighbors, creating a sleeker Art Deco style he liked to think of as Modern American. The building utilized a new construction method that eliminated the need for corner columns in the solaria, which increased their openness. The Majestic and its sister building further south on Central Park West, were not received well by architectural critics, but have taken … (0 comments)
new york apartments: New Fannie Mae Guidelines Delay Manhattan Transactions
- 03/17/10 05:24 AM
I was at a Round-table meeting yesterday with the Senior Risk Manager at Fannie Mae for Project (Building) Standards, a VP at Bank of America who is a Group Operations Manager, the Branch Manager of a large Midtown Manhattan branch of the Bank of America, and a transactional Real Estate attorney. They were trying to help a group of us understand the seemingly drastic changes in the approval process for coop and condominium buildings in Manhattan. Over the last few years, we have gone from being concerned about being the first broker to present the best offer, to focusing on qualifying our … (2 comments)
new york apartments: Tudor City
- 01/28/10 06:09 AM
It was the 1920's, and New York was buzzing with activity. Real estate developer Fred French had a vision. Tired of what he perceived as the ever-increasing congestion in Manhattan, he wanted to develop an urban Utopia, which would be convenient for those who worked in the Midtown area. He chose the area known as ""Prospect Hill." It was also known as "Corcoran's Roost," an Irish shanty town that had emerged from "Goat Hill," which was an area littered with slums, tenements, and slaughterhouses by the East River. French's plan was to create a residential enclave around private parks, gardens, and … (2 comments)
I'm often asked this question, and there is always the chance that the answer is no. There are several buildings where apartments have lost their view due to "lot line" windows.......
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