Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018
Top Open Houses This Weekend
Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our top open houses this weekend.
Have a listing you think should be featured contact us to tell us more!
Sag Harbor
WHERE: 330 Main St.
SIZE: 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,700 Sq. Feet
COST: $2,895,000
WHEN: Friday, October 26th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM & Saturday, October 27th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
About: Once owned by legendary composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch and also by renowned chef and author Anna Pump, the former Captain’s House at 330 Main Street in Sag Harbor is as notable for its famous history as it is for its architecture and beauty. Now owned by superstar real estate agent Noble Black of Douglas Elliman and his husband, lawyer Marc Rozic, the circa-1840s $2.895 million house has also been home to football commentator Gene Washington.
Beautifully designed and renovated by by John Bjornen, with its antique charms entirely intact, the 2,7000-square-foot Main Street manse sits on .17 acres, enclosed by an 8 foot ilex hedge for privacy. Making the most of its village surroundings, the beautiful grounds were designed by Joseph Cornetta with lush estate plantings and water features. Additional exterior amenities include Sag Harbor Cove and Otter Pond views, a heated plunge pool and separate sitting and dining areas outdoors.
Currently configured as a four-bedroom-plus-library and three-full-bath home, there are six working fireplaces and water views from every room. Downstairs the front bedroom/ parlor features a wood-burning fireplace, two exposures and views onto Otter Pond. A charming den is the heart of the home overlooking the backyard and just off the living room. The kitchen boasts both timeless charm and modern convenience with beamed ceilings, circa 1840 fireplace oven and Viking and Sub-Zero appliances. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms. The oversized master features two exposures with views over Upper Sag Cove, a fireplace and en-suite bath. A separate oversized guest suite features a new marble bathroom, private stair access and double exposure over Otter Pond and the Cove while the attic is cedar-lined for amazing storage.
Noble Black and Yorgos Tsibiridis of Douglas Elliman are the listing agents
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Theater District
WHERE: 128 Central Park South, Unit 2A
SIZE: 2 Bed | 2 Bath |
COST: $2,750,000
WHEN: Sunday, October 28th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
About: This stunning Central Park South home is in a league of its own. Meticulously renovated, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom, turnkey Central Park South home has the grandeur and sophistication of old-world New York and the convenience and luxury of modern living. Spacious rooms and an intelligent floor plan let you feel just as comfortable entertaining as relaxing in the quiet, especially thanks to energy-efficient soundproof windows. The large foyer opens to the elegant, expansive and luxuriously finished living room with windows that face directly onto renowned Central Park, the first landscaped public park in the United States.
The view will change with the changing seasons. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and is large enough for two separate seating areas. Stunning built-ins include a bar and wine refrigerator. The well-designed, windowed kitchen has handsome custom cabinetry, extensive counter space, top-of-the-line appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, a Viking stove and microwave, a built-in water filter and a rarely found garbage disposal. There is a separate dining area. The master bedroom also faces the park, has a full wall of closets, a spa-like master bathroom with double sinks and a steam shower. The second bedroom is generously-sized, also has plentiful closets and a private, spacious bathroom and built-ins that provide plenty of storage. Additional features include hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown moldings and custom built-ins throughout, central air, a washer and a vented dryer and built-in stereo speakers.
Vickey Barron at Compass is the listing agent.
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Park Slope
WHERE: 259 21st Street Apt. BAA
SIZE: 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,100 Sq. Feet
COST: $799,000
WHEN: By appointment only
About: Enter this modern 1,100 square foot loft apartment through your very own private entrance or use the main entrance to the coveted Saint Johns Condominium. Previously used as a one-bedroom with home office (an additional bedroom can be added, please see alternate floor plan). Currently used as a large loft style studio taking advantage of the dramatic proportions which include 10'5"ceilings and enormous windows bringing in sunlight, including 159 square feet of private outdoor space.
Upon entering the front door of the unit you are greeted by a lovely foyer (can be converted into office space) with generous sized closets and plenty of storage space above. The kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. There is a large walk in closet behind the kitchen that also houses the w/d. Hardwood floors throughout. This home offers a wealth of layout possibilities--one can easily convert it back to the previous floor plan, create a custom layout, or enjoy the current, open layout. Incredibly low monthly costs for an apartment of this size and layout options.
Barbara Katsnelson & Heather McMaster at Corcoran are the listing agents.
For more information click here
source https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/top-open-houses-this-weekend-10/26/2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
How to Throw a Killer Office Party
It’s the season of holidays, and we couldn’t be more excited. Organizing Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas parties is finally around the corner, and if you’re Monica Geller from Friends, then you probably don’t need our help. But what about all of those people who need to organize a party without actually having any experience in this department? If you were asked to organize an upcoming office party, stay with us to acquire a couple of tips for organizing a killer one. Office parties are always somehow the same – boring and forgettable, so your job is to think outside the box and do something totally revolutionary. So, how to make a party that everyone will remember for a long, long time such as the Christmas parties from The Office?
1. The when and where
The first thing that you need to bear in mind is that you have to set a good date if you want all the guests to arrive in a good mood and actually stay there until the very end. This is why organizing an office party during a weekday is a bad idea, so opt for Friday or Saturday instead (which is an even better option due to the fact that many of you don’t work on Saturdays so the general mood for coming to an office party will be better). Another thing that you need to carefully consider is the venue for your party. Of course, the first option is the office itself, so you can always talk to your bosses and see if you can organize a party there. However, since partying in the workplace might not be something that many will like, especially because of the fact that that space reminds them of the work not done and the pending projects, you can always try to find a good restaurant or a local café for hosting your big event. There are many places that are quite affordable, and truth be told – the interior of the café doesn’t really matter so you don’t have to go with the fancy, expensive clubs.
2. The wine and dine
So, if you chose Saturday as the day for your office party, you have to carefully prepare the wine and dine list. All of your colleagues will be drinking (hopefully), so making a drink list is the right thing to do. You don’t have to serve every drink in the world, focusing on cocktails might do the trick as it’s always quite interesting. However, you might not have enough time to prepare everything. Fortunately, you can arrange for office alcohol delivery in Sydney and save yourself a trip to the store. As far as the buffet is concerned, the best idea would probably be to have tons of finger food. Even though the majority of your colleagues will come to drink, talk and dance the night away, there will always be people who prefer to eat while drinking something non-alcoholic. Having a good buffet is also excellent if someone tends to overdrink – you don’t want any drunken incidents on your office party!
3. The décor
This is the reason why we mentioned that the interior of the venue doesn’t really matter. You’re organizing an office party for a reason (probably a holiday), so decorating it in a nice way will make any venue look magical. If it’s Halloween, you want to make sure that you have pumpkins, bats, witches, and everything else that you might want (also, if this is the case, don’t forget to tell your colleagues to come dressed up in a costume). The good thing about the upcoming holidays is that you can never overdo with decoration – you might need some help because this takes a lot of time, but after all, this is the interesting part of organizing a party!
4. The whats
What will you be doing and what will you be listening to? There is a plethora of activities that you can incorporate in your office party, but you should probably stick to a good DJ and a killer playlist, because you want to recharge your batteries and dance the old work projects away and forget about them for just one night. Make sure to use the hits of today as your playlist, as this caters for everyone’s taste.
As you can see, even though it’s connected to work, organizing an office party is not difficult – on the contrary, it can actually be quite interesting! So, do your magic!
source https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/how-to-throw-a-killer-office-party
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
New York Haunted Destinations
It’s that time of year again, the dead grow restless, the mad grow bold, and the monsters come out from under the beds of children. The scared will stay at home, but if you long to feel your heart beat fast, or to be paranoid over what is around every corner, then we have some good news for you. New York is filled with horrible experiences we can tell you about, and we won’t even mention the traffic.
Blood Manor
Blood Manor has been dubbed as New York’s premier haunted attraction, it is undoubtedly gory, bloody, and horrifying. This year’s event is clown themed, probably in reference to the many real life creepy clown sightings last year. Held in a labyrinth 5,000 square feet large designed to heighten one’s fears, this haunted house is not advised for children under 14. Open until Nov 4th, Blood Manor runs until 12AM almost every day and until 1AM on the last two weekends of October, and if you’re not scared enough from the normal experience November 3rd and 4th are lights out nights, pitch black should perfect for chilling you to the core. Tickets will cost $30-$55, depending on if you buy them online or at the door.
Gravesend End
Gravesend End is New York City’s, College of Technology’s (City Tech), annual high-tech haunted hotel. The Gravesend Inn is made entirely by the students and staff of the school, offering fun for adults and children alike. Constantly evolving each year introduces new collaborations that uses theatre, dance, music, or interactive media to integrate technology into the event. So each year the Gravesend End presents new horrors! Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students with an ID. Citytech students with Citytech ID’s can get in free on the day of the performance.
THIS IS REAL
An intense psychological experience, THIS IS REAL is not for the faint of heart. Produced by haunted house veteran Timothy Haskell and located in a theatre where you are the star of your own interactive, THIS IS REAL is an escape room, haunted house, hardcore hide and seek, and a theatre show rolled into one heart stopping 70 minute thrill ride. Having been kidnapped you have only a short time to discover the way to survive and not get caught while trying to escape. This isn’t your haunted house because not only do you have to fend for yourself, but you also have to face the decision of saving others who were ‘kidnapped’ with you or leaving them for dead. Tickets are $95 Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday and $110 on Friday and Saturday.
Times Scare
In one of the most haunted buildings in the nation, in the heart of New York City at 42nd and 8th Times Scare is a 20 minute haunted house. You can go alone or with a group of friends, the Haunt is open weekdays from 6pm to 11pm, and weekends till 1am. Times Scare is not the most intense of experiences, but it is attached to a bar and a café. Meaning if you need a little liquid courage it won’t be hard to find. Tickets are an affordable $27 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under.
source https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/new-york-haunted-destinations
Friday, October 19, 2018
Top Open Houses This Weekend
Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our top open houses this weekend.
Have a listing you think should be featured contact us to tell us more!
Sag Harbor
WHERE: 31 Howard St.
SIZE: 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,500 Square feet
COST: $5,950,000
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 20 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM)
About: Combining historical rooms with open floor contemporary living spaces, 31 Howard is a stunning example of the designers vision. No expense was spared to create an elegant yet comfortable home that effortlessly leads to different outdoor rooms, hosts a large Gunite pool and pool house with a garage. There are two separate living rooms, one modern with a large fireplace, the other a historic room, a formal dining room, breakfast banquet and large luxurious chef's kitchen as well as an outdoor lounge, mud room..
The top level consists of an extensive private master suite, bathroom and dressing room and two generously sized bedrooms with high vault ceilings. Those two rooms share a large bathroom and hence keep the the historical flavor of Sag Harbor intact. The garden is graded , raised and harmoniously designed. Most beautiful specimen trees, espaliers, hornbeam trees and a beautiful hedge of Holly's. There is an abundance of sky and space , a rarity for Sag Harbor Village village homes.
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Ridgewood, Queens
WHERE: 1635 Hancock St.
SIZE: 5 Bed | 4 Bath |
COST: $1,700,000
WHEN: Sat, Oct 20 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
About: Renovated, restored and reimagined, 1635 Hancock St redefines townhouse living through a harmonious combination of original detail and modern refinement. Legal 2-family built in 1910, standing 18.75'x60' on a 100' lot. Configured as an owner triplex with income producing rental on the ground floor. This home presents a larger footprint to most Brooklyn brownstones.
Owner's triplex offers 3Beds/3Baths with direct garden access and storage on the ground level. This spectacular home enjoys 9.5'-11' ceilings, restored hardwood floors, staircase, moldings, exposed brick walls and beam ceilings.
The Parlor floor flows seamlessly from Living to Dining to Kitchen and Garden through glass French doors. Enter the beautifully lush garden with mature trees and flowering plants and discover your own private oasis. The Living area enjoys a built-in entertainment cabinet with hideaway doors and in-ceiling speakers. The Dining area features a custom built banquet with seating for ten accented by a 10-Light chandelier and cushions crafted in fine Italian wool.
Ascend the beautifully restored staircase to the Upper Floor to find three bedrooms and two ensuite baths. The Master is magnificent. Extending the complete width of the home and overlooking the garden, it is spacious and filled with sumptuous detail. Exposed beams capture your attention with nearly 11' ceilings. The room is masterfully crafted featuring a wall of custom closets with a focus on the wood burning fireplace. Hidden from plain sight is an entertainment system with in-ceiling speakers and mini bar fridge. Additional features include a mix of industrial and vintage lighting, custom bookshelves and skylight.
The third bedroom / home office has several welcome surprises. A sky-light with expansive ceiling heights, exposed beams and exposed brick wall make it an inviting place and as configured can sleep two.
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Cobble Hill
WHERE: 42 Tiffany Place Apt. 1A
SIZE: 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,901 Square feet
COST: $2,249,000
WHEN: Sunday, Oct 21 (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
About: Combining historical rooms with open floor contemporary living spaces, 31 Howard is a stunning example of the designers vision. No expense was spared to create an elegant yet comfortable home that effortlessly leads to different outdoor rooms, hosts a large Gunite pool and pool house with a garage. There are two separate living rooms, one modern with a large fireplace, the other a historic room, a formal dining room, breakfast banquet and large luxurious chef's kitchen as well as an outdoor lounge, mud room..
The top level consists of an extensive private master suite, bathroom and dressing room and two generously sized bedrooms with high vault ceilings. Those two rooms share a large bathroom and hence keep the the historical flavor of Sag Harbor intact. The garden is graded , raised and harmoniously designed. Most beautiful specimen trees, espaliers, hornbeam trees and a beautiful hedge of Holly's. There is an abundance of sky and space , a rarity for Sag Harbor Village village homes.
For more information click here
source https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/top-open-houses-this-weekend-10/19/2018