According to the NYT and their experts cited, generally public areas are okay and a building can even install a camera with a view of your front door. Public areas are just that and the building according to the article has the right to even know who is coming in and out of your apartment. But what if that camera shows images inside of your apartment when you open the door? What if your neighbor decides to install a peephhole camera which can view the common hallway and see who is coming in and out of your apartment as well? Read the full article below for the answers.
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One Vanderbilt at the center of proposed Midtown East rezoning
One Vanderbilt, a proposed 1450 foot tall office tower is at the center of the proposed Midtown east rezoning. The building if approved will be devloped by SL Green and will bring $210mm much needed infrastructure improvements to the area in exchange for being allowed to build twice the as of right height. Continue reading One Vanderbilt at the center of proposed Midtown East rezoning
Over the top amenities coming soon to a NYC condo near you
Many new condo developments are adding in amenities as a means to justify their price tags. Many of these amenities have now moved upstairs from their historic location in the basement of buildings. Due to the cost of land today, these amenities are used as a way to get higher price per sqft as opposed to the past when they were just add ons.
Read the full NYT article and learn about something called a hamam…
29 east 69 street NY,NY 10021 UES townhouse $34mm
The 22 foot wide townhouse of Chilean interior designer Juan Pablo Molyneux has entered the market with a price tag of $34mm. In 2012, the 8700+/- sqft limestone townhouse was in the market for $48mm. The building is located between Madison and Park avenue and has 7 levels plus a duplex roof terrace according to the NYDN. Continue reading 29 east 69 street NY,NY 10021 UES townhouse $34mm
SRO in Central Harlem remains an SRO
The SRO at 2299 Adam Clayton Powell Jr blvd is remaining an SRO. The owners bought the property for $1.4 million and then spent approximately $500k renovating and kept it as an SRO. The building contains a mix of rent stabilized tenants and renovated SRO rooms which will be rented out for as much as $1500 per month.
An SRO is a single room occupancy and typically has a layout of 2-4 rooms per floor with shared bathroom and kitchen. Layouts vary. When someone purchases an SRO they either receive a certificate of no harassment or apply for one if they would like to convert the building to another use like a 1 family. In cases where the building is occupied, some savy investors will continue to operate the building as an SRO sometimes waiting for tenants to move out or paying them to leave.
In the case of this property in Central Harlem, the owner kept it as an SRO and renovated the vacant units. Read the full article below and see an SRO for sale example. The SRO is a property that I am representng the owner. It is a vacant SRO sold without the certificate of no harassment. The asking price is $1,550,000.
325 Lex uses artwork to sell condos
Carmel Partners,the developer of 325 Lex has commissioned the British artist Patrick Morgan to do watercolors that will used in the promotion and marketing of this new condo which is already about 40% sold according to Luxury Daily. Mr. Morgan has previously worked with Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz and several luxury brands including Prada and Yves Saint Laurent. Continue reading 325 Lex uses artwork to sell condos
Citibike to expand on Upper West and Upper East side
The often troubled Citibike NYC is expanding further onto the Upper West and Upper East side. The expansion could bring bike stations as far north as 130 street. In all, an estimated 135 new stations could be created by 2017. Residents have mixed feelings and have the opportunity to share their thoughts at Community Board hearings. One for the Upper West side is scheduled for tonight at the Redeemer Presbyterian Church on West 83 street between 6 and 7pm.
Harlem may lose community gardens to developers
The City has published a list of vacant lots that are available for developers to make a proposal to build affordable housing. Unfortunately, some of these “empty lots” are being used for community gardens which may be lost soon. There is a petition circulating to save the community gardens and it has garnered over 1500 signatures.
Manhattanites took advantage of the Blizzard of 2015
Well it wasn’t the snow storm that the mayor promised us but that didn’t stop Manhattanites from taking to Central Park with their skiis,sleds and children for a day of fun in the snow.
Trump Soho may convert to Hotel
The Trump Soho Hotel which was built at a time when the zoning in the area didn’t allow full time residential on the site is currently deciding if it will convert the unsold apartments to hotel rooms. The project allows buyers to use their apartments for 120 days a year and then the hotel rents it out for them the rest of the year. Donald Trump and his organization… Continue reading Trump Soho may convert to Hotel