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ross ellis halstead property: NY Winter Restaurant Week Is Back! January 16th - February 10th - 01/07/12 06:15 PM

Every winter and every summer New Yorkers and its visitors are treated to the most incredible three-course meals at the best restaurants in Manhattan for just $24.07 for lunch and $35.00 for dinner.
In its 20th year NY Restaurant Week offers you 20 Days of dining out from January 16th - February 10th (Monday - Friday.)
View these fabulous participating restaurants and make your reservations early! To learn more and to make your reservations visit http://www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek
If you’re thinking of moving to Manhattan, it’s not only a great way to try out our incredible restaurants, but it will help you relax … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: Manhattan Holiday Tipping Guide 2011 - 12/14/11 10:07 AM
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This is a repost from my Annual Manhattan Tipping Guide.
 
 The holiday season is here and it's time to start thinking about tipping for services in our apartment buildings.
For those living in Manhattan, holiday tipping is the norm and can seem endless.
While it's important to be generous, it's also important to be realistic about what you can afford. Especially in our current economic climate.
Some Manhattan apartment buildings pool tips so the workers receive one lump sum. Most leave it up to the individual resident.
I hope you will find the … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: BROOKE ASTOR’S APARTMENT SELLS HALF OF THE $46M ASKING PRICE - 10/09/11 05:25 PM
More than four years after the death of society heiress Brooke Astor, her apartment has sold – at last! With an asking price of $46 million the Park Avenue duplex is being sold.
This remarkable duplex at 778 Park Avenue on the 15th and 16th floors reflects the renowned personal style of the late Brooke Astor, philanthropist and doyenne of New York society.
Designed in 1931 by Rosario Candela, New York's most celebrated luxury residential architect, this home has 4 brilliantly sun lit exposures. The architectural assets lend its charm to this home.  There are 15 large and beautifully proportioned … (2 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: Manhattan Residential Sales Up 4 Percent: 2nd Quarter 2011 Market Report - 07/03/11 06:19 PM
After a slight drop in prices at the beginning of the year, the Manhattan real estate market has stabilized in the past three months, with prices rising slightly and sales volume increasing with an expected spring surge in home buying.
Market reports that the city's largest brokerage firms released today showed that the increase in the average sale price was largely attributed to more robust sales of larger and more expensive apartments, while studio and one-bedroom sales lagged slightly.
The 2nd Quarter 2011 market reports were release today by all of the major residential firms in Manhattan showing the average Manhattan … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: The High Line: the second phase - 06/12/11 02:57 PM

The High Line runs through three of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods: the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea, and Hell's Kitchen/Clinton. When the High Line was built in the 1930s, these neighborhoods were dominated by industrial and transportation uses. Now many of the warehouses and factories have been converted to art galleries, design studios, retailers, restaurants, museums, and residences.Last week the highly-anticipated second phase of the High Line opened to the public.The expansion of the freight rail turned promenade between Gansevoort and 20th Streets opened two years ago. It spans 10th Avenue between 20th and 30th Streets, doubles the length of the … (2 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: Dream of living in a castle? You can for a $4.95M! - 06/06/11 06:49 PM

Some people dream of living in a mansion, some on a yacht and then there are some who dream of living in a castle.
Greystone Court, a gray granite castle in Yonkers boasts 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 11 fireplaces and 8,421 square feet of living space. The remainder of its 6,027 square feet includes a wince cellar, a basement, the attics, staff apartments and a two-story garage. More than half of the rooms in the house were imported from Europe.
Local businessman James Beemer had the core structure built around 1882 and then expanded twice in the early 20th century. … (2 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: Manhattan’s famed Sloane mansion going on the auction block - 05/27/11 07:57 PM
         
Look back into the history books of New York Society in the late 1800's and read about Henry T. Sloane and the infamous Sloane mansion in Manhattan.
Henry T. Sloane was a wealthy carpet manufacturer who furnished the new mansions, hotels and clubs of the New York City. He was also known as a philanthropist who donated two physics laboratories to Yale University.
In 1898 a scandal flew through New York society circles in 1898 when Sloane deeded a mansion on the Upper East Side to his wife.
Soon after, life became less than idyllic when Sloane's wife, Jessie, … (4 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: How to rent a Manhattan apartment when your credit isn’t perfect - 05/27/11 07:55 PM
Renting in Manhattan can be arduous, not to mention stressful if you don't meet Manhattan landlord requirements.
Many find it difficult to meet landlords' requirements as most require that a potential tenant's annual income is 40 to 50 times the monthly rent, and that the applicant has good credit. And some landlords require 80 times the monthly rent with good credit.
Yet, there are some potential renters whose annual income or lack of U.S. based credit history does not meet these financial guidelines. And if one is self-employed financial solvency can be even more daunting.
As a Manhattan broker who specializes … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: Coming soon: Manhattan rents hikes - 04/07/11 07:44 PM
If you're finding it difficult to rent an apartment in New York now it could be because there is little inventory and rents are expected to rise.
Last year landlords offered a free month of rent, paid broker's fees and did whatever it took to rent their apartments. Those days are over. The apartment vacancy rate in New York fell in the first quarter, dropping to just 2.8%.
Last year the median rent for a Manhattan apartment with landlord concessions $2,808, up 7.4%. Renters grabbed the apartments as soon as they saw them. On average, units stayed on the market for … (1 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2011 Is Here: January 24 – February 6th - 01/21/11 11:44 AM

It's that time again! My bi-annual positing of NYC Restaurant Week!
NYC Winter Restaurant Week is here! January 24 - February 6th
Twice a year, in January/February and June/July, New Yorkers and those visiting New York have a unique opportunity to experience some of New York City's finest restaurants for a fraction of the cost. The finest restaurants in NYC participate in "Restaurant Week" where they offer a three-course lunch for $24.07 and some offer dinner for $35.00. (beverage, tax and gratuities are not included.)
And if you're in NYC searching for a new home what better way to … (1 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: 4th Quarter 2010 Manhattan Sales Market Report - 01/16/11 06:05 PM
The last quarter of 2010 in Manhattan real estate market will be known for the year of luxury as homes of $3 million and up and were popular sales in last quarter of 2010.Prices for Manhattan apartments continued to edge upward, as their average sale price of $1,432,787 was 8% higher than a year ago. This marked the sixth straight quarter that the average price has risen.While the number of recorded transactions fell 25% from a year ago, the fourth quarter of 2009 was uncharacteristically busy due to pent-up demand after the collapse of Lehman Brothers had frozen the market earlier … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: Third Quarter 2010 Market Report - 10/10/10 07:15 PM
It is important for first-time home buyers to learn as much as they can and become more educated about the latest market reports where they are considering purchasing a home. 
If you're a first-time home buyer and ready to purchase a home in New York City, the city is fortunate in that our recovery from the recession continues to advance ahead of schedule. The improvement is well reflected in the Manhattan residential market. 
"In 2010, over 55, 000 jobs were added in NYC bringing the city's unemployment rate to 9.4% in August. While still high, it is a full 1% lower … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: 1st Quarter 2010 Market Report - 04/03/10 12:26 PM
The Manhattan residential real estate market continued its slow improvement in the first quarter of 2010. We're beginning to see a good recovery.
2009 saw strength and value in lower-priced apartments, while 2010 is showing strenth and value in the larger sized apartments.
Click here to read Halstead Property's 2st Quarter 2010 Market Report
For more information feel free to contact Ross Ellis via E-Mail
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ross ellis halstead property: New York City Restaurant Week - Winter 2010 - 01/16/10 01:58 PM
 Every year, twice a year, New Yorkers and those visiting Manhattan get the opportunity to dine in some of the "best of the best" restaurants for a three course prix-fixe lunch at the amazing price of $24.07. Some restaurants even offer a three course prix-fixe dinner for $35.00.
This winter's Retaurant Week takes place between January 25 - February 7th.
Reservations should be made in advance.
Dine at the best New York City restaurants with the best chefs! Whether it's at Mario Batali's Del Posto,  Morimoto New York, Patroon, 21 Club, Spice Market,  Daniel Boulud's Café Boulud, One If By Land Two If By Sea, Nobu, … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: To the best year yet - 2010 - 01/04/10 09:44 AM
Wishing everyone a year of peace and prosperity for 2010 -  a year filled with hope and promise! 

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ross ellis halstead property: SHRED FEST in Manhattan, Sunday May 3rd - 05/01/09 10:20 AM
SUNDAY, MAY 3rd New York City   "SHRED FEST 2009"
In a world of identity theft and other issues, we all know how important is to shred documents.
The Department of Consumer Affairs will hold the City's 2nd Annual "Shred Fest," scheduled on Sunday, May 3, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Conducted in partnership with the Sanitation and Parks departments and the Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator, Shred Fest offers you an opportunity to protect your identity by bringing documents containing personal information -- such as your bank account or Social Security numbers -- to designated sites throughout the city, where they'll be safely … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: Manhattan Real Estate Gets Busy - 02/15/09 04:31 PM
Over the past few weeks, apartment buyers have hit the Manhattan pavements searching for their dream homes. I know this because I am working with four buyers, am in contract on a property and speak with other agents who see the same traffic.
Despite media reports of banks not giving mortgages, many buyers are getting mortgages.While there are no fire sales, some buyers are making unrealistic offers... a few which have been considered.
For the most part, sellers understand that they have to be realistic in their asking price and price properly from the onset, or negotiate with buyers for the value … (0 comments)

ross ellis halstead property: The Year Past - The Year To Begin - 12/20/08 05:00 PM
The holiday season of 2008 is an especially important one. The past year and most importantly the past few months have been historic.
The economy is the most volatile it's been since WWII. People have lost jobs, homes and savings. Our country is facing many changes with President Elect Obama who will be inaugurated into office on January 20, 2009. We're all hoping for the best.
People are worried and even scared, but is that any reason to be unkind? During 2008 I noticed an increase of people who are rude and don't go the extra mile. Isn't treating people with … (0 comments)