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2011 

(Photo Credit: Edward Reed) A Welcome Change from Conventional Scaffolding  New York City unveiled the first prototype of the Urban Umbrella, the winning design from the urbanSHED International Design Competition. The competition was held to create a new design for sidewalk sheds – temporary str...
12/09/2011
Weighing in at a reported $6.7 million, the recent renovation of 5th Avenue's Apple Store, reducing the number of glass panes used from 90 to only 15. Additionally, Apple removed protective bollards, installed new pavers around the site, and reinstalled surrounding water drains.    Here's the bef...
12/09/2011
Every year around this time, I am asked about New York City holiday tipping etiquette, especially for Manhattan apartment building staff.Here is my take on the situation:So many ask, “why tip at all for someone who is merely doing his job?” An additional reward for work well done is a welcome gif...
12/07/2011
Manhattan Luxury Real Estate Market ReportManhattan’s luxury market is defined as the highest priced 10% of all co-op and condo sales. Pricing in the luxury market increased over both Second Quarter 2011 and Third Quarter 2010. At $4.25 million, luxury median price increased 9% from last quarter ...
12/07/2011
Manhattan Lofts Manhattan Loft Market Report   Median price, at $1.7 million held relatively firm over both time periods. At $1,188, loft average price per square foot increased 6% from both Second Quarter 2011 and Third Quarter 2010. Price growth was most prevalent in the 2,500-plus square foot ...
12/05/2011
A few of my 4 legged neighbors (photo shot Friday in front of my Upper West Side home)   Photo shot a couple of years ago on West 72nd St. I've never seen that dog-walker again.   New York City is a vibrant destination for visitors and residents year-round - whether they're four-legged or two-le...
12/04/2011
Go inside our cover property as we bring the photography to life through your smartphone. Simply scan the code on the back of our latest issue of Properties For Living, and you'll be able to take a guided tour inside. Enjoy! Properties For Living courtesy of: Mitchell Hall, Associate Broker, The...
12/03/2011
Using thousands of stitched together Google Street View images, take a trip across The Brooklyn Bridge, around to The Manhattan Bridge, into Lower Manhattan and up the full length of Madison Avenue to Central Park.   Manhattan Neighborhood Market Reports: Washington Heights Hamilton Heights Harl...
12/01/2011
Chelsea: Manhattan Neighborhood Market Report Chelsea is located between 28th Street and Greenwich Village on the West Side.   Chelsea is largely a residential area with a varied mix of high-and mid-rise buildings, brownstones and industrial lofts. The architecture in this area is unique. East of...
12/01/2011