As announced for many months, Amazon was planning to open its second official headquarters in New York. On February 14, the company said it had definitively given up. The opening of a new Amazon headquarters in New York would have been of great benefit to the city. Indeed, it promised an investment of 2.5 billion […]
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A window of opportunity in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
During the course of our lives, there will be many opportunities. As it happens, we may not always be ready to seize them. But some opportunities only come once, like making a home in the hippest neighborhood in Brooklyn: Williamsburg. Williamsburg is a neighborhood exploding with major brands, trendy bars and restaurants overflowing with creativity. So […]
Live in one of Manhattan’s top neighborhoods: Upper East Side
The Upper East Side is undoubtedly one of the chicest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Wondering why? Well for starters, type in Manhattan, New York, NY on Google Maps and it’ll become very clear as the huge green mass that is Central Park captivates you and the screen. Without any hesitation, you know that’s exactly where you […]
Buy property in Carroll Gardens, a rising neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City
Look around. If you see cliques of school children with their book bags still on their backs and smiles on their faces, then you’re in the right place, in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City. We’ll explain: 76% of HNWI (High Net Worth Individuals, those with assets worth between […]
A market in which developers are conceding more and more in negotiations
With its corrugated glass façade, 252 East 57th Street was one of the first new developments aimed at redesigning North Midtown East when it was launched in early 2014. But after a long period of slow sales (about half of the condominiums, or 95 units, remained unsold), developers have decided that it’s imperative to take […]
How to better negotiate your purchase in a new development
According to a recent article by Brick Underground, the luxury condo market is slowing down. As a result, developers are willing to make more and more concessions to facilitate the sale. For example, one of the largest developers in New York, Toll Brothers sometimes agree to the requests from buyers asking them to pay for […]
One of the most beautiful townhouses on the Upper West Side is for sale
This townhouse has been off the market for awhile. Purchased in 2009 for $15 million by Bob Weinstein, a co-founder of Miramax Studios, this 5-story home is located at 39 West 70th Street and on sale for $19 million – a significant selling price but not unreasonable given the property’s quality. Offering 6,600 sq. ft. […]
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