A Bit of Sugary History in Chelsea – 120 Eleventh Avenue, PH-6/7B

This glorious multi-level penthouse sits atop the Lifesaver Lofts building at the southeast corner of West 20th Street and Eleventh Avenue and looks directly out upon Chelsea Piers and the Hudson River beyond. The Lifesaver Lofts, situated in the heart of the West Chelsea Gallery District, offers a boutique condo with a bit of sugary history.  This seven-story structure was home to the mint products company where Lifesaver mints were manufactured ...

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Cinema Magic in East Village Triplex – 300 East 4th Street, Apt 1-A

This one-of-a-kind triplex loft straddles the past with the present.  It is a nifty two-bedroom apartment full of surprises. Spread out over three levels, the fully renovated East Village residence offers continuous walls of exposed brick, an artfully designed metal and wood staircase, wide plank flooring and a glorious ceiling height of 13.5 feet. At 1252 square feet, this multi-level home actually feels like a house.  The main floor offers ...

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South Street Seaport Museum

Featured Neighborhood – Seaport District

The Seaport District sits between the Financial District to the south and the Brooklyn Bridge to the north.  The original Seaport designation was limited to the streets east of Water Street from Fletcher Street to Dover Street and incorporated the actual Seaport and the piers.  But no more. Today, the neighborhood boundaries have expanded westward toward Park Row and include a surge of new developments in the area ...

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Southgate Treasure – 400 East 52nd Street, 6-I

The name “Bing and Bing” resonates with anyone who has studied architecture or has sold real estate in New York City.  The development firm, named after the brothers Leo and Alexander, was responsible for some of the finest buildings of the early 20th century, often teaming up with preeminent architect Emery Roth.   The Southgate complex, located in the exclusive Beekman Place neighborhood, is tucked into a private cul-de-sac between First Avenue ...

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Grandeur on Lower Fifth, The Grand Madison – 225 Fifth Ave

The landmarked Grand Madison condominium at 225 Fifth Avenue, on the northern edge of Madison Square Park, displays hypnotizing architectural features. The exterior windows of this massive brick and limestone structure play in staccato, giving off an aesthetic reminiscent of a typewriter, with its steady rhythms and robust countenance. Completed in 1907, this Renaissance Revival building is emblazoned with rich detailing across its thirteen-story elevation.  The Grand Madison utilizes alternatingly ...

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