Plus: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp go househunting; 1WTC spire issues; Maserati boat takes off; William C. Thompson leaves the BPCA; Demi Monde.
It was neighbors vs. proposed new restaurants, along with a discussion about leering patrons at Uncle Mike's and whether people who live in big, fancy condos have enough space in which to roam. / 4 comments
Plus: John Travolta was here (and he can prove it); award for Terroir's Paul Grieco; finding a new home for the World Financial Center Greenmarket.
Apartment Therapy featured the 600-square-foot studio of Ailin Doman. (Do I need to get the smelling salts for you megaloft dwellers?)
Plus: Danny Meyer among the bidders to run the 1WTC observation deck; new real-estate broker office; oyster discussion.
If your new-construction condo is similar to many others out there, says attorney Daniel Gershburg, you'll likely be asked to pay New York City and New York State transfer taxes, as well as the sponsor's lawyer fees. Get ready to negotiate.
Plus: Façade easements; what's replacing the Yankee Clipper; Potbelly menu addition; another Yushi in FiDi; JCPenney in Soho.
Plus: The now-gone 1875 Tribune Building; semi-celebrity real estate; oopsie at Bouley.
Six sales were recorded in the past week—plus a lot of activity at the American Express Carriage House. (Also: Did anyone know that 53 Murray is called The Mansions on Murray?)
Plus: Possible Pier 40 plans (including residences); Capsouto Frères; Atera's wine list; BPC building to get redone; Espasso.
Plus: LMCCC to survive by changing focus; Saturdays sale; British Garden renamed; bigger plazas for Wall Street bull; brunch parties. / 1 comment
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