Category Archives: Upper West Side

When It Snow’s In New York…Be Prepared

It was another snow day here in New York City, and I don’t know if you noticed but the day was a perfect for heading to New York public parks for some fun in the snow. Minus the transit troubles, the city was beautiful. Just check out my friend Gillian’s view outside her balcony on East 89th Street, a tree line shot right to Central Park:

If you are a new comer to New York, or you are planning to buy a new condo in the area, here are some tips …

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Twenty-Something’s Adaptation To New York Prices

The New York Times recently reported that twenty-somethings moving to New York for the first few years are doing everything they can do to survive in this expensive city during this horrible economic slump. Being a twenty-something myself, going on my fourth year in the big apple, I understand all these baby New Yorker woes.
Living in a city where you have to start out residing in a windowless box, sleeping on a twin bed with your feet hanging off one end is not the ideal situation for any young adult …

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Building of The Week: The Dakota

Talk about classic New York! Just yesterday I was meeting friends for drinks in some small Italian restaurant in the Upper West Side and I strolled past the ultimate monumental luxury condo building of New York, The Dakota. There has been so many famous people that lived or still live in this stunning building. People like John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Judy Garland, and Connie Chung. I couldn’t help writing about this building with it’s rich history and everlasting looks.
The Dakota was built in the frontiers of the Upper West Side …

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The Continuing Allure of Central Park West

Central Park West has always been an exclusive real estate location. It has the beauty lining of iconic Central Park, the close proximity to the Natural History Museum and stunning architecture of buildings like The Dakota and The San Remo. Even in today’s real estate market this classic address remains strong.
Liam Neeson, a recent seller of his Central Park West digs, sold his condo for 1.352 million, according an article in the New York Observer. The two-bedroom co-op sold for a little less than the asking price, but to sell …

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Out and About in NYC… The Adagio

After last week’s awesome visit to Columbus Circle and the Time Warner Center, I decided to check out buildings nearby today.  I was drawn to The Adagio, located at 243 West 60th Street, between Amsterdam and West End Avenue.  The wind made it tough to walk around, but seeing the Adagio made the struggle worth it.
 
 

From the outside, the building was absolutely gorgeous.  Smooth lines, very modern — it definitely gave me the sense that I was in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.
Developed by West End Development, the 9 story building …

Out and About in NYC… 265 West 122nd Street

After a rough start (noon spring-time showers reminding my coworkers and me of hurricane season), today ended up being absolutely beautiful.  A slight chill in the air to remind you it’s not quite yet summer, but the pounding hot sun to assure you that summer is just around the corner.  I decided today to check out a little bit higher on the Upper West Side, which led me straight to 265 West 122nd Street.
265 West 122nd Street, in the South Harlem neighborhood, is home to a condo building developed by …

5 LEED Certified Condo Buildings in NYC

In honor of Earth Day, we’re bringing you five condominiums here in NYC that are LEED certified. But before we do, one last time for the cheap seats, a bit of education on what exactly LEED certification means:

LEED Certification is The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, which was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council(USGBC)
There are four different levels of LEED certification (certified, silver, gold, and platinum).
Buildings that aim for LEED certification build their properties based on the tenants of the LEED rating system …

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Out and About in NYC… The Time Warner Center

This is the time of year that makes me happy to be a New Yorker.  The combination of sunshine and cool breeze equals perfection, and there’s nothing better than venturing outside to soak it in.  Today I headed to the Time Warner Center located in Columbus Circle for a fantastic setting for people-watching.
A huge, mixed-use, twin towered monstrosity constructed of glass, the Time Warner Center was completed in 2004, and consists of retail space, offices that include the headquarters of Time Warner, CNN TV studios, and 225 condominium apartments. Designed …

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