Thursday, April 15, 2010

New Governors Island - Fun at Curbed


The New Governors Island Revealed



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[Renderings by West 8, Rogers Marvel, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Mathews Nielsen, and Urban Design+.]It was just over three years ago when we first laid eyes on an exciting batch of renderings showing Governors Island largely converted to a stunning park with marshes, hills and winding paths. Completion was set for 2013, but political sparring over funding for the island derailed the process. So what have the architects been doing? Why, making more renderings, of course!! The updated designs for Governors Island—including a 2.2-mile waterfront Great Promenade and 40 acres of new parkland on the island's southern half—have been in hiding while the city worked out a deal to seize the island and kick-start its transformation. The deal is done, and the first phase of the plan is expected to begin in 2012. Both the Times and the Architects Newspaper reveal renderings of the new-look Governors Island, compiled in the gallery above. So what are we looking at?

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Neighborhood Guide Series 1 - TriBeCa



TriBeCa is actually an acronym for "Triangle Below Canal" - TriBeCa. Since the 1970s, TriBeCa has experienced a renaissance, as artists, retailers, and even families, have populated the neighborhood's large warehouse buildings and lofts. The area’s cobblestone streets, impressive warehouse buildings, and world-class dining, uniquely blend the old and new. 


Virtually uninhabited less than twenty years ago, TriBeCa has become one of the hottest real estate areas in Manhattan. Struggling artists flocked to TriBeCa when the rent in SoHo became too high. With a similar building makeup (low-rise cast iron buildings with large windows and interior walls), TriBeCa quickly became the interest of professionals and businesses alike. Although TriBeCa is home to artists, celebrities and industrial types, it is also an ideal place for family living. With fewer tourists than SoHo, but with the similar building layouts and spacious designs, families have discovered TriBeca to be the perfect blend of convenience and location.


Boundaries
Vesey St. to Canal St., Broadway to Hudson River
Subway Stations
1 to Canal St.
A,C,E to Canal St. | 1 to Franklin St. | N,Q,R,W to Canal St. | 1,2 to Chambers St. | A,C to Chambers St. | R,W to City Hall | 2,3 to Park Pl. | E to World Trade Center


TriBeCa Listings


Saturday, April 3, 2010

Why I love Real Estate - Especially In The City!!!

Manhattan is an amazing place to live and I should know. After living and visiting a few major cities in the world, my appreciation and love for this island is at a maximum high. Working for years in dark rooms in front of a computer as an IT consultant, I did not get to maximize and enjoy the city I loved so much. Fast forwards, I quit the job and went travelling realized how much I loved working with people and embarked on a career as a realtor in Manhattan and its not a decision I have regretted. Why? Because I get to walk around and find hidden gems in the city, I get to meet people whom I might never have met (albeit some really weird ones) and best of alI I get to make people SMILE when they find their new home that's just perfect and made just for them. The gratification is realizing that I have made their dreams a reality....


I will use this blog as an open forum for information on new buildings, apartment deals, latest articles, general NYC news and entertainment and nightlife. Ask me any rental questions you might have? I will also post interesting stories of my daily adventures......Please drop a comment or two