Happy New Year!

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Oh Christmas Tree, You’re Now Debris…Mulchfest 2009

Now that your tree is dried up and making a mess. Get it out of your apartment and welcome in 2009.
The NYC Department of Sanitation will collect discarded Christmas trees for chipping and composting citywide from January 5, 2009 until Friday, January 16, 2009.
Residents are encouraged to put out thier trees as early as possible during [...]

Merry Christmas!

Wishing You all A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
Brian

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Survival Guide 12-08 Holiday Edition- Also Found In Pages

The market has had a dramatic shift. there are many changes both economically and socially. Just a few months ago it was normal to hear about buyers bidding over the asking price on an apartment, now real estate owners are disappointed with Open House turnouts and the buyers are waiting for a bargain.
Times have changed [...]

Out With The Old, In With The New!

So sad but true, there are classics and products that have stood the test of time have folded and will be no more in 2009. From cars, banks, film, chains, names, products, firms,and beverages. For me, the saddest to see no more is the Polaroid. A true art form that will be missed.
I fear a [...]

Thank You For Calling The Jasper…Hotel.

The Jasper, a building on East 32rd Street is no longer the future home for some. The sales started last year at 114 East 32nd Street, between Park and Lexington avenues, but developer Harry Jeremias is now returning deposits to buyers and turning the building into a boutique hotel. Sadly only 43 of the 80 [...]

One of My Favorite Things, Books of Wonder

As I walked down 18th street I could see the twinkling lights in the window of one of the true finds in Manhattan. Books of Wonder, one of the last great children’s bookstores. If you ever saw You’ve got Mail, The Little Shop Around The Corner may have been based on this adorable shop, Books of [...]

Tis The Season To Be Tipping…

“How Much Should I Give?” “What do the Doorman usually get?” ” Do you give cash or checks?” Every year someone inevitably in my building calls or emails me with one of these questions regarding Holiday Tips. So what exactly is the right amount one should give?
This year I am sure all are expecting less [...]

The Future of 10 Companies in 10 Years

Take a Peek at 2018

When I read this article below for some reason I couldn’t stop thinking of “Demolition Man” (1993) which starred Sandra Bullock and Sylvester Stallone’s. this satirical sci-fi actioner illustrated the future in the town of San Angeles. This combined community of LA and San Franciso created after a devastating earthquake where [...]

What’s Sellin? Or Sold? November Selling Stats

BASED ON CONTRACTS SIGNED FOR NYC SALES OFFICE’S -
Month of November 2008
Average Sales Price     1,239,240
Median Sales Price      $769,000
%Discount from Last Asking Price     6.50%
%Discount From Original Asking Price            11.70%
Range
Range of Sales:   265,000- 7,200,000
<$500,000   24%
$500K - $1MM      40%   (64% Sold Below $1MM)
$1MM - 2MM  24%
$2MM - $3MM 3%
$3MM - $5MM 7%
>$5MM 2%
Transactions Sold ABOVE Asking [...]