A Tour of Just a Few of Manhattan's Neighborhoods

As a professional real estate salesperson, it’s my job to know all of Manhattan’s neighborhoods, and I wanted to share with my readers just a few of the places where I spend time.

I live in the Sutton Place area and spend time on the Upper Eastside and Upper Westside of Manhattan shopping and visiting friends. In between is the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle at Central West and 59th Street which is always a fun place to shop, dine and enjoy wonderful jazz concerts. And Central Park is directly across the street.



About Sutton Place: Sutton Place is the wide (north/south) avenue that runs only two blocks, from 57th Street to 59th Street, along the East River. The stretch that continues below 57th Street down to 53rd Street is called Sutton Place South. North of 59th Street, it continues as York Avenue. The greater Sutton Place area is bounded on the east by the East River and on the west by Second Avenue, and is coextensive with Sutton Place and Sutton Place South (i.e., 53rd Street to 59th Street). Sutton Square is the cul-de-sac at the end of East 58th Street, just east of Sutton Place.

About the Upper Eastside: A primarily residential and commercial neighborhood between Central Park and the East River. The Upper East Side lies within an area bounded by 59th Street, 96th Street, Central Park and the East River. The Upper Eastside is abundant with restaurants, movies, shopping, museums and so much more.

About the Upper Westside: A neighborhood between Central Park and the Hudson River above West 59th Street and below West 125th Street. It encompasses the neighborhood of Morningside Heights. This is also primarily a residential and commercial neighborhood. Restaurants are everywhere on the Upper Westside, and in the summer outdoor cafes are plentiful. It offers shopping, movies, Lincoln Center, gorgeous sunsets and more!

About Time Warner Center: The Time Warner Center is a mixed-use skyscraper across from Central Park consisting of two 750 ft towers bridged by a multi-story atrium containing retail shops and restaurants, as well as the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Living in this wonderful city and knowing its neighborhoods allows me to fully help my each and every one of my customers. It’s a great time to live in Manhattan.

I hope you enjoyed learning a little about the neighborhoods I visit. If you’d like to learn more and looking to purchase a condo or coop and would like to know more about homes in Manhattan please contact me today at 212-317-7828.

Balducci's is coming back to New York City

One of New York City’s favorite gourmet food stores left Manhattan last year. Now Balducci’s is coming back to the Big Apple!

Best known for their fabulous selection of meats, cheeses and Italian delicacies, Balducci’s was a New York staple.

Crains just reported that in the fall Balducci’s plans to open as many as three new locations and is looking at properties in Midtown, on the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side.

With Trader Joes now on the Upper West Side, Fairway opening next year on East 86th Street and Whole Foods opening on East 57th Street in 2012, it’s time for Balduccci’s to make a comeback!

Watch for Balducci’s to return in a neighborhood near you soon!

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Condo sales in Manhattan: Almost double from last year

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal the New York real estate market is holding up compared to other slowing cities across the U.S.

Radar Logic’s RPX index, as reported in the Wall Street Journal showed overall, Manhattan condo prices rose 6.7% to $1,017.49 per square foot in May compared with the year-earlier month when Manhattan sales dropped to the lowest level.

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New York restaurant week summer 2010: July 12th-25th as only New Yorkers can do

Every year, twice a year, New Yorkers and those visiting Manhattan get the opportunity to dine in some of the "best of the best" restaurants for a three course prix-fixe lunch at the amazing price of $24.07. Some restaurants even offer a three course prix-fixe dinner for $35.00.

This summer's Restaurant Week takes place between July 12th -25th.

Dine at the best New York City restaurants with the best chefs! Whether it's at Mario Batali's Del Posto, Morimoto New York, Patroon, 21 Club, Spice Market, Daniel Boulud's Café Boulud, One If By Land Two If By Sea, Nobu, Asia de Cuba, Aureole, The River Café, Aqauvit, or Danny Meyer's Gramercy Tavern, Eleven or any of the other restaurants offered, you can't go wrong. You'll not only save a lot but have a gastronomic feast.

New York City Restaurant Week Summer 2010 to view restaurants and make reservations visit nycgo.com

If you're thinking of moving to Manhattan, it's not only a great way to try out our incredible restaurants, but it will help you relax over a sumptuous meal after browing apartments all day with your broker to decide where you want to live.

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“Every King Needs A Castle” and Halstead woos basketball star LeBron James to move to NYC

LeBron James is a free agent and rumors are abuzz that he may be headed to New York City.

Every king needs the perfect home and that’s why Diane Ramirez, President, Halstead Property has taken steps to offer LeBron James Halstead’s services with promised to donate Halstead’s company commission on James’ new home to the charity of his choice, noting that the commission “could be a six-figure number.”

In the video below “Every King Needs A Castle”, Diane Ramirez opens the video from a Brooklyn basketball court that offers a good view of the downtown skyline. She sings the city’s praises and says, “We want to help the King find his castle.” Then she passes the ball to Mr. Starks, who reminisces about better days for the Knicks. “Man, in the ’90s, we owned this town, there was nothing like it,” he says. “We were kings.” And she added that it’s time to crown a new king.

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Rent board fattens city tenant’s wallets – just a bit!

On June 24th, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board adopted renewal lease guidelines for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels.

One million rent-stabilized city tenants caught a break last night when the Rent Guidelines Board voted to hike rents by 2.25 percent and 4.5 percent for one- and two-year lease renewals, the lowest increases since 2002.

According to the NY Post, “They threw a bone to the tenants and threw the owners into the water,” fumed Jack Freund, executive vice president of the Rent Stabilization Association, which represents 25,000 landlords.

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Painting your NYC apartment used to be easy… now you need to know the rules!

New York City has always had the one of the strictest lead-paint laws in the country and now according to a new Environmental Protection Agency, there’s a new regulation put in place as of April 22nd which has contractors and building managers concerned.

Since April 22nd, all professional renovation projects in apartments and homes built before 1978 (when the use of lead in paint was banned) that test positive for lead have had to meet federal guidelines and be performed by workers certified in lead-safe practices.

The new rule “The Renovation, Repair, & Painting Rule” requires owners to follow lead safe work practices when disturbing a painted surface (sanding, demolition, renovation, repair, etc.) in pre-1978 housing (“target housing”) and child occupied facilities. The rule will change make a remarkable difference in the way property managers, renovation and remodeling contractors, maintenance workers, painters and other specialty trades do business in housing built before 1978 and child occupied facilities. It includes new training requirements, additional notifications and disclosures, new work practices, new clearance requirements and expanded records requirements. Property managers and owners should be diligent in making sure their building staff and outside contractors thoroughly understand their obligations under the new EPA rule.

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