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2012 

For Buyers: Negotiating 101 Some important questions to ask your agent and why you should ask them* Property Specific:  How long has the property been on the market? Why: The length of time a property has been on the market may indicate the seller's willingness to negotiate.  Have there been any ...
12/27/2012
Have Yourself A Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. All my best wishes for a happy healthy and prosperous New Year!   Hope to see you in Manhattan in 2013! Enjoy Some Christmas music and Manhattan Holiday Pictures Taken Around Town during the Holiday Season  
12/24/2012
Manhattan Condos with Pools | Condos with Pools in Lincoln Square | Columbus Circle | Hell's Kitchen Last year I published a popular blog about condos with pools on the Upper West Side. Due to the popularity of that post, I was asked by buyers to expand the post to include more neighborhoods and ...
12/15/2012
Every year around this time, I am asked about New York City holiday tipping etiquette, especially for Manhattan apartment building staff.Here is my take on the situation:So many ask, “why tip at all for someone who is merely doing his job?” An additional reward for work well done is a welcome gif...
12/11/2012
Affordable Housing in NYC - The New Chic! Open Houses Sunday December 16th 517 West 144th Street Apt #8  Mint Renovated 3 Bedroom 1 Bath @ $349,000* Open House 12 noon - 1:00pm (Hurry take the "A" train or (#1, B or C) - the quickest way to get to Hamilton Heights, way up in Harlem   11 West 108t...
12/08/2012
(iPhone photo Courtesy of ©Mitchell Hall 12/8/2012) Menorah at Broadway Mall 86th & Broadway Upper West Side, Manhattan   The first night of Hanukkah begins tonight Saturday December 8. During the eight nights and days of Hanukkah, we commemorate the ancient re-dedication of the menorah, lit onc...
12/08/2012
Hamilton Heights is located between 135th and 155th Street. Hamilton Heights in Upper Manhattan was the home of Alexander Hamilton from 1802 - 1804. Today Hamilton Heights is mostly a housing fusion of palatial 19th century brownstones, spacious pre-wars and tenement walk-ups. The Harlem sub-nei...
12/06/2012
 Q:     What’s hot and new on the Upper West Side Right Now? A:   Food Cupcake Mania!  Magnolia, and newcomers Baked By Melissa and Crumbs 16 Handles (16 flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt, sold by weight, with tons of toppings Momofuku Milk Bar, Trader Joe's. New Columbus Circle restaurants: Th...
12/03/2012
322 West 57th Street | The Sheffield Apartment Features AC: Through The Wall; Kitchen: Bosh Dishwasher; Window: Oversized Windows; Storage; Large L shaped studio with lovely wood flooring, state of the art kitchen, large living area and oversized window. The amenities include a 24 hour doorman a...
12/03/2012
Affordable 3 Bedroom in Historic Hamilton Heights   Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $349,000 Maint. $550 Main Features 3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom20 UnitsInterior: 965 sqft Location 517 West 144th Street8New York, NY 10031USA   First Open House: Sunday December 9th 12 n - 1:00PM ...
12/01/2012