May 03, 2007
Open season
A look at our favorite open houses this weekend:
21 South End Ave., Battery Park City, $895,000
Sunday, noon to 2 p.m.
When you're stuck in the concrete jungle, it's easy to forget that New York is basically just a big beach town. The harbor views from this waterfront regatta duplex will help remind you, though. "Watch the boats go by!" implores the unit’s description. And, well, if you want to, you certainly can. As for the Battery Park two-bedroom's non-nautical charms –- how about 17-foot ceilings, marble baths, a doorman and a landscaped roof terrace?
Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Looking to get started in the grand game that is New York City real estate? This one-bedroom apartment two blocks east of the Brooklyn Heights promenade is probably worth a look. Priced within a first-time buyer's reach, the unit comes with building amenities like a doorman and a paved roof deck. It's a co-op, so you'll need 20 percent down to get things rolling, but, hey, that's what Mom and Dad are for, right?
236 E. 47th St., Midtown East, $4,500 a month
Sunday, noon to 1 p.m.
"No Brokers Fee!" announces the ad for this Midtown apartment. Three of the sweetest words in the English language. As for the apartment itself, well, there are two bedrooms, two marble baths and a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and a wine cooler. The building comes with a roof garden and a glass-enclosed party room. Dog lovers beware, though -- only cats are allowed.
301 Cathedral Parkway, Upper West Side, $679,000
Saturday, 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Always wanted Central Park views but could never quite afford that place in The Dakota? Head a little uptown and check out the vista from this Upper West Side condo, which sits 19 stories above the park's northwestern corner. The renovated two-bedroom comes with new hardwood floors and an all-new kitchen and bathroom. The building itself offers a 24-hour concierge and a private courtyard.
42 W. 9th St., Greenwich Village, $1,850,000
Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
There's prewar, and then there's really prewar. Built in 1882, this three-bedroom Greenwich Village co-op falls into the latter category. Boasting a library, four working wood-carved fireplaces and all manner of 19th Century period detailing, owning this apartment would probably feel a bit like living in a Henry James novel. -- Adam Bonislawski
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May 02, 2007
This week's calendar
Thursday, May 3
The Second Annual Elite Residential Rental Forum
If you're a regular reader of NYP Home, you know that the New York City real-estate rental market is tighter than ever. But for an interpretation on what this means to landlords, renters and businesses, you need the rental-market experts. This forum, moderated by our very own NYP Home Editor Andy Wang, features the best in the biz: Linda Early (Archstone-Smith), Marc Kaplan (Stonehenge Management), Steve Maschi (Glenwood Management), Mickey Napolitano (BLDG Management) and Daria Salusbury (Related Companies). Breakfast, 9:30 to 10 a.m.; forum, 10 a.m. to noon. 250 Park Ave. South, 5th floor. To RSVP, call Margie Hussel, Director of Landlord Services,(212) 685-7777, ext. 261.
Thursday, May 3
"The Downtown Dinner" Benefit
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's annual spring benefit will honor Governor Eliot Spitzer and Klara and Larry Silverstein. The event provides support for Workspace, one of the largest and most prestigious artist residency programs in the city. Cocktails and silent auction at 6 p.m.; Dinner and program at 7 p.m. World Trade Center 7, top floor. To purchase tickets, contact Liz Gilchrist at (212) 219-9401, ext. 121.
Through Friday, May 4
"World Class Spaces for World Class Cities" Conference
The British Council for Offices presents this annual event, the first to be held outside of Europe, which will address "pertinent issues such as governance... and investment and global issues including climate change, renewables and sustainability." The keynote speaker for the dinner, held on May 3 at the Waldorf-Astoria, is Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff, and other speakers include Larry Silverstein, Mary Ann Tighe of CB Richard Ellis, architect Rafael Vinoly, Steve Ross of the Related Companies and Steve Roth of Vornado. Visit The British Council for Offices for more information on the conference events and to register.
Saturday, May 5 to Sunday, May 6
The UPTOWN Magazine Show House
Keep your Kips Bay Show House, Harlem is where it's at! This, the neighborhood's first, marries historic brownstone grandeur with luxe 21st-century living. Presented by UPTOWN Magazine, the show house, located on Strivers' Row, is a four-story, two family home that has been restored -- using materials such as African mahogany, French limestone and American walnut for the moldings, mantles, handrails and other details -- and completely updated, with the latest appliances and technology. The furnishings are by African American interior designer Everick Brown. Everything in the house will be for sale, and the house itself is on the market for $4.2 million. But we promise it's much cheaper just to look. Tours are given of the house, at 262 W. 139th St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit UPTOWN Magazine for information.
Wednesday, May 9
Revelry by the River
Solar One's annual fundraiser to celebrate green development in N.Y.C. will honor the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Turner Construction for their efforts in promoting environmentally responsible building practices. The event, featuring cocktails, food and music, will take place under the tent at Stuyvesant Cove Park, FDR at 23rd Street. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit Solar One.
Thursday, May 10
French Furniture of the 1940s
This exhibit of French furniture at Maison Gerard features fine neo-classical pieces, including a rare Lucien Rollin armchair, a 1939 table by Alfred Porteneuve (pictured) and other tres, tres chic stuff. The furniture is on view through June 2. Maison Gerard, 53 E. 10th St., (212) 674-7611.
Thursday, May 10
Greenwich Designer Showhouse Preview
A French manor-style home will be transformed into a lavish showcase for interior design -- all to benefit Greenwich Hospital's Integrative Medicine Center. Twenty top interior designers will work their magic, including John Loecke, Patrick Gallagher and Matthew Patrick Smyth. The preview evening begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $250. The showhouse will continue through June 11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $30. For information, call (203) 869-6809. The house is located at 200 Stanwich Rd., Greenwich, CT.
Through May 22
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Decorator Show House
Even if you can't afford to hire one of these 19 top interior designers to make over your home, at least you can check out how they've transformed this classic Beaux Arts mansion on the Upper East Side. At the 35th annual Show House, get ideas for great home design while benefiting a good cause, the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Some of the highlights: Stephen Miller Siegel's media room, which combines raw silk, a 17th-century Japanese screen and a 21st-century plasma TV; Christopher Peacock's kitchen, inspired by prep school and Ivy League dining halls and featuring Electrolux ICON appliances; and Vital Design's environmentally friendly sanctuary with petrified-wood tree stumps for seating. Admission: $30. Visit Kips Bay Show House.
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CHILEWICH
261 W. 36th St., second floor, between Seventh and Eighth avenues; (212) 947-8748
Sale: May 8 to 10
Open: Tue., Thu., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Home accessories are marked down to wholesale prices --and below. Placemats in over 100 colors, now $4 to $15 (reg. $12 to $15), table runners, $10 to $12 (reg. $40 to $50), remnant floor tiling and Plynyl tiles, now $25 to $200 (reg. $65 to $600).
LE FANION
299 W. 4th St., at Bank Street; (212) 463-8760
Sale: May 4 and 5
Open: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This petite French Provencale pottery shop presents its annual sidewalk sale, with prices on select French country antique furniture, crystal fruit chandelier, and earthy ceramic water jugs and milk pots marked up to 50 percent off. Large vases are $75 (reg. $150), gratin dishes, $80 (reg. $158), plates, $30 (reg. $58), tables, $500 to $700 (reg. $1,000 to $1,400).
RED FLOWER
13 Prince St., between Elizabeth Street and Bowery; (212) 966-5301
Sale: May 4 to 6
Open: Fri., noon to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun., noon to 7 p.m.
This warehouse clearance offers 50 to 60 percent off on soaps, candles and more. Mini candle that burns for 12 to 15 hours, now $6 (reg. $12), soap bars, $5 to $8 (reg. $18), liquid soap, $9 (reg. $20). Shoppers who bring their own tote bags for purchases will receive a free gift.
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