new york city: My Annual NYC Holiday Building Tipping Guide
- 12/06/16 01:27 PM
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. Apartment Building Superintendent: $75-$500. Tip less if you tip throughout the year. Apartment Doorman/Concierge: $25-$150 or more each, depending upon building. Those who serve you more should get a bigger tip even though you may feel like giving them a lump of coal! Apartment Building Handyman And Porters: $20-$70 each Apartment Building Elevator … (0 comments)
new york city: Yorkville Neighborhood Makes A Comeback
- 02/15/15 08:12 AM
For the last few years, the wonderful neighborhood of Yorkville has been an eyesore due to the Second Avenue subway construction. Now it’s making a great comeback! With approximately 78,000 residents, Yorkville is one of Manhattan’s more modest little neighborhoods between 79th and 96th Streets from Third Avenue to the East River, boasting Coops, new condos, high-rise rental complexes and walk-up apartments in former tenements. Buyers and renters find Yorkville homes a great value with many more listings to choose from. While you’ll find more Coops in the area, there are still many condos and great rental buildings. Yorkville’s prices … (0 comments)
new york city: Noted Events New York City: Feb 11th – March 6th
- 02/15/15 04:52 AM
Two of the biggest events in NYC every February are New York Fashion Week and NYC Restaurant Week. Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, the world’s biggest event in fashion began last week. And even though NYC is seeing the coldest weather we’ve seen in 20 years, New Yorkers, celebrities and visitors are braved it all to Alexander Wang’s show at the pier by the East River where celebs Zoë Kravitz, Natasha Lyonne and swarms of others sat front row to view Wang’s dark, sludgy collection with studs and thick-soled boots. And Sarah Jessica Parker best known for a role that celebrated fashion, style, New … (0 comments)
new york city: NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2011 Is Here: January 24 – February 6th
- 01/21/11 03:44 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)
new york city: Rent board fattens city tenant’s wallets – just a bit!
- 06/27/10 09:25 AM
On June 24th, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board adopted renewal lease guidelines for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels. One million rent-stabilized city tenants caught a break last night when the Rent Guidelines Board voted to hike rents by 2.25 percent and 4.5 percent for one- and two-year lease renewals, the lowest increases since 2002. According to the NY Post, "They threw a bone to the tenants and threw the owners into the water," fumed Jack Freund, executive vice president of the Rent Stabilization Association, which represents 25,000 landlords. READ MORE OF THIS STORY HERE … (1 comments)
The season is here along with beautiful weather --- and with that comes the opening of Green Farmer's Markets all over New York City. Here you can shop for fresh, locally-grown food, in a safe and fun gathering place were neighbors can come together to talk to farmers, share recipes and watch cooking demonstrations. Open Now in Manhattan: 57th Street Saturday & Wednesday 77th Street Sunday -- inside the schoolyard 4/25 to 5/9! 97th St Friday -- EBT accepted! Abingdon Square Saturday Bowling Green Tuesday & Thursday Columbia Thursday & Sunday Dag Hammarskjold Pl … (1 comments)
new york city: New York City Doorman Strike Averted
- 04/22/10 08:00 AM
By now you know that local 32BJ, the union that represents New York City doormen and the Realty Advisory Board, a building owners association agreed on a new labor contract Wednesday, averting a strike which would have affected tenants in New York City.According to WABC News, Howard Rothschild, president of the Realty Advisory Board, which represents building owners said: "This is a victory for building owners, employees and residents."Minutes after the deadline last night they reached a settlement, which calls for a four-year contract with a nearly 10 percent increase in wages and no cuts in benefits for workers.Over the four … (0 comments)
new york city: New York City doorman and apartment building workers strike alert!
- 03/28/10 05:34 AM
To date, talks between 32BJ and leaders of NY's Real Estate Industry made no progress on a new contract for 30,000 doormen and other apartment building workers. The negotiations for a new multi-year contract covering more the 30,000 apartment building workers began on March 9 between 32BJ and the Realty Advisory Board (RAB), an industry association representing most building owners in New York City. Failure to reach an agreement could lead to a strike directly affecting more than one million New Yorkers living in over 3,200 apartment, condo and co-op buildings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. At midnight, … (1 comments)
new york city: New York City Restaurant Week - Winter 2010
- 01/16/10 05:58 AM
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)
new york city: New York City Welcomes 2010
- 01/01/10 02:59 AM
Known as the capitol of the world, New York City hosted its annual (105th year) traditional celebration -New Year's Eve in Times Square - a place where an estimated one million New Yorkers and tourists brave the frigid temperatures to ring in the New Year.Due to 2009 being one of the worst years anyone has ever seen, people collectively welcomed 2010 with a good riddance to the old and hope for the new.Those who stood out in the freezing rain said it was well worth it as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pushed the button to start the 12-foot, 11,875-pound … (0 comments)
new york city: Tipping in Manhattan Apartment Buildings for the Holidays
- 12/08/09 09:09 AM
This is a reposting of my annual Holiday Tipping Apartment Guide in Manhattan! 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. Tips in decent class buildings (not Park and Fifth Avenues) run between $20 and $300, and it's not uncommon for supers to accumulate well into the five figures. Porters and … (0 comments)
new york city: New York Real Estate Term Glossary
- 11/08/09 07:32 AM
New York City is like no other. And when it comes to real estate in this glorious city, it's good to have an experienced broker whether you're buyng or selling ... and it's good to know basic terminology. Glossary of Terms Abstract of Title A historical summary of the recorded instruments and proceedings on the title of a property. Air Rights The right to use or control the space above a property. Air Rights can also be sold, rented or leased to another party. Amenities The benefits from home ownership, such as a feature that enhances value. Appraisal An estimate of … (0 comments)
new york city: Manhattan Home Buyers - It's Your Market! Understand Your Buying Power!
- 07/26/09 08:11 AM
It's THE market for Manhattan home buyers. So it's important to understand your buying power. Your buying power means you can negotiate a good deal. It is also important to understand that while this is a buyer's market, there are no fire sales - meaning you won't get a $1M property for $500,000. Be realistic. Manhattan sellers are not in the position of those in Florida, California or Nevada. Additionally, just because it is a buyer's market, it doesn't mean that the down payments of the "bubble" days will be the same. In the bubble days you could put down … (0 comments)
new york city: New York City Restaurant Week Summer 2009 Is Here
- 07/04/09 02:32 AM
It's that time again! New York City Restaurant Week Summer 2009 is almost here! New Yorkers and tourists alike will be able to enjoy an extended Restaurant Week and dine at Manhattan's trendiest and best restaurants from July 12-31, 2009. New York's top restaurants will serve three-course lunches for $24.07. FYI -- the discounts are not good on Saturdays, though some restaurants are offering deals on Sundays and three-course dinners for $35.00 (beverage, tax and gratuity not included). Reservations began on June 30, 2009 and participating restaurants include Megu, Spice Market, Dos Caminos, Nobu, Tao, One If By Land, Two If … (0 comments)
new york city: 2nd Quarter 2009 Manhattan Sales Market Report
- 07/04/09 02:04 AM
Second-quarter sales prices fell nearly 20% in a year, while sales volumes drop like stones. The number of months on the market now doubles the decade's average. The Manhattan residential real estate market showed little sign of recovery during the second quarter. Some of the reports attributed the second-quarter price drop-off to sales back in early 2008 of high-priced units at The Plaza and 15 Central Park West. Some apartments at those luxury buildings sold for as much as $4,000 per square foot in the second quarter of last year. Greg Heym, chief economist at Halstead Property, said "adding that this year's … (0 comments)
new york city: New York Restaurant Week Summer 2009: Coming July 12 -31st
- 06/11/09 02:19 AM
Twice a year, in January and June/July, there is a unique opportunity to experience some of New York City's finest restaurants for a fraction of the usual price. Throughout the city, restaurants participate in "Restaurant Week" where they offer a three-course lunch for $24.07 (& some even offer dinner for $35). Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to try out a restaurant that may usually be out of your budget, or test some new restaurants that don't break the bank. Save The Date for New York Restaurant Week Summer 2009: July 12 -31st (excluding Saturdays.) Reserve early!! Reservations open Tuesday, June … (0 comments)
new york city: SHRED FEST in Manhattan, Sunday May 3rd
- 05/01/09 03:20 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)
new york city: Manhattan Is A Buyer's Market
- 02/07/09 06:15 AM
Manhattan is a buyer's market and with prices going down ... NOW is the time to buy!!! If you need to move (downgrade or upgrade), if you're a first time buyer, now is a great time to buy. Mortgage rates are low and prices are negotiable. While there are no fire sales, you can be assured that if you buy an apartment in Manhattan today, your property's value will greatly increase in years to come. Before beginning, it is important to outline the different forms of ownership available to purchasers of Manhattan property. Those forms are Cooperative, Condominium, Cond-op, and Townhouse … (0 comments)
new york city: Manhattan Rentals Now Bring Incentives And Negotiations
- 02/07/09 05:41 AM
Residential rents in Manhattan have fallen and incentives like a month's free rent, an extra month of rent and no fee are becoming very common. Manhattan rental prices are down between 10 and 15 percent from 2007. Halstead Property Manhattan 4Q Rental Report 08 In addition to Manhattan properties for sale, my company has a large rental department where we are constantly updated on the Manhattan rental market. As of late, some landlords are offering an opt-out of lease if one loses their job. Although there are terms and conditions, that should ease a New Yorker's mind if they wish to rent an apartment. Manhattan has … (2 comments)
The holiday season is here and it's time to start thinking about tipping for services in our apartment buildings.
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