Spotted on Google Maps!
I was searching maps in Manhattan and found this guy giving the Google Maps car the finger! Continue reading → I was searching maps in Manhattan and found this guy giving the Google Maps car the finger! Continue reading → Bluth’s Banana Stand at Columbus Circle Today
Don’t miss the Bluth Banana Stand (from Arrested Development) which is making an appearance in Columbus Circle for the rest of today. Or do miss it! I guess I should have expected a ridiculously long line, which is essentially to get a photo-op with the two banana stand employees who are nobodys and a free [...] Continue reading → Citi Bike Locations Causing Issues
Citi Bike seems like a great idea, but apparently the location of the bike stands are causing issues for some. I saw the below sign while attending an open house in the West Village on Sunday. And here’s my instagram shot of the front of the building… Continue reading → Manhattan Insider – Spring 2013
Manhattan Insider Spring 2013 Shortage of Apartments for Sale Continues The most recent statistics show that there are 34% less apartments on the market than there were this time last year. What the numbers cannot show are how many more buyers are shopping for apartments and there are a lot! Apartment that hit the market [...] Continue reading → Piano in the Park
Today I spotted a different kind of street-musician than I’m used to seeing. I street-pianist! He was playing piano in the park at Father Demo Square in the West Village. He was playing in the freezing cold! I did tip him before I shot this and then I grabbed a burrito at Dos Toros! Continue reading → Manhattan & Brooklyn Rental Market Report
Here is the latest Elliman Report for Manhattan & Brooklyn rentals which was released today. Highlights: Median rental price increased 2.6% from the same period last year to $3,150; after a 12-month stretch showing a robust 7.5% average year-over-year increase, the most recent four months increased by an average of 1.6%. The Manhattan vacancy rate [...] Continue reading → How to Prepare for a Bidding War!!!
The real estate market has changed quite a lot in recent months as we’ve seen 1/4 of the apartments in Manhattan sell at or above asking price. One of the hottest areas with the least amount of properties for sale right now is Williamsburg. Yes, Wburg is in Brooklyn and this site is “thisismymanhattan” but [...] Continue reading → MTA’s T-Line (Stay up-to-date)
Looking for more info on the upcoming T line? Check out the page on the MTA site here: MTA T-Line Check out the planned map and route below: Station Subway Lines Transfers Location of Station Entrances * 125 St-Lexington Av Metro-North Lexington Av at 125 St Park Av at 125 St 116 St-2 Av – [...] Continue reading → How to Dress Warm in NYC!!!
Being a Real Estate veteran in NYC, I run around outside a lot in the winter. Luckily, I have 30 years of skiing experience and learned a thing or two about dressing warm. Most people I have been meeting do not seem to have it down, so I decided to give a simple lesson. First [...] Continue reading → Home Buyers Seminar – Tuesday Feb 5th
I am teaching a first-time home buyers seminar and wanted to invite you. If you or anyone you know is considering purchasing a home, it’s a great way to learn the process so you know what to expect. RSVP: Facebook Event Page We will go over: Timeline for Purchasing Mortgage Pre-Approval Down Payment & Closing [...] Continue reading →