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| Capital to Capital. Real Estate. NYC & DMV. |
Licensed in NY | DC | MD | VA | (212) 888-0550 | (202) 696-0701 | andrea@realnydc.com
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| Prime Property | DC | Cathedral Heights | Wonderful in The Westchester |
Enjoy stunning sunset views from this spacious, southwest-facing junior one - studio. From the expansive living area, louvered doors open to reveal a luxurious dressing area with a walk-in closet, a second closet, room for a dresser and the bathroom with a tub and Art Deco-style black-and-white tiles. Windowed kitchen with new, stainless steel gas range and microwave. Monthly maintenance includes tax and all utilities.
Built in 1931, designed by architect Harvey H. Warwick, Sr. and featured in James M. Goode's Best Addresses: A Century of Washington's Distinguished Apartment Houses, The Westchester campus is situated on one of the capital's highest points on over 10 acres of elegant landscaped grounds, including a three-level sunken garden. Amenities for residents include fitness center, grocery store, valet, library, hair salon, barber
shop, guest suites and ample on-site parking.
Residents of The Westchester enjoy a sylvan setting as well as all of the convenience of city living with Whole Foods, Wagshal's, Foxhall Square and Cathedral Commons shops, the green space of Glover Archbold Park and the cultural offerings of American University, Georgetown University and The Kreeger Museum all nearby. Metrobuses to Metro stations and Downtown along nearby Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues.
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Prime Property | NYC's First Skybridge in 80 Years | American Copper Buildings
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"Where else in New York can you swim from one skyscraper to another 300 feet in the air?"
"The bridge was the logical solution to create a community between the two buildings, and celebrates the project's location between the river and the skyline," said SHoP Architects principal Gregg Pasquarelli. Clad in copper panels that will patina to a Statue of Liberty green, the angled towers were redesigned post-Hurricane Sandy to mitigate flooding, moving mechanical
floors to higher floors and creating an emergency power plant within the building itself. At the base, Scape's fortified park absorbs stormwater with salt-resistant plants and a bioswale. Above, the glass-faced bridge structure houses resident amenities, from a 75-foot-long lap pool to a children's playroom, and takes advantage of skyline vistas to both the east and west. (Architectural Digest)
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Hotels With Ice Skating Rinks
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While large ice rinks attract the crowds, these intimate hotel
ice rinks are great spots to meet with friends and to enjoy
the warming treats of the season.
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DC | The Watergate Hotel | Top of the Skate
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Guests and locals alike are invited to enjoy the magical winter wonderland that will transform the famous hotel's rooftop bar Top of the Gate into a skating rink and cozy winter lounge.
This one-of-a-kind synthetic ice rink offers an unforgettably unique experience with unparalleled 360-degree views of the nation's capital, as well as a special F&B menu with seasonal offerings and treats.
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NY | Meatpacking District | The Rink at The Standard, High Line
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The trendiest rink in town, ice skating has never been so cool, thanks to super-hip hotel The Standard's
ice rink, an intimate 3,000-square foot affair, with late-night hours primed for the Meatpacking District crowd. The rink has been redesigned to inspire the "golden age of the après-ski lifestyle," with touches like rocking chair seating and vintage plaid and faux fur blankets. Enjoy some "après-skate" at the rink-side café Skate Shack and indoor Living Room bistro serving up specialties like apple strudel or roasted acorn squash, along with mulled wine, hot toddies, and hot chocolate to wash it all down.
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Washington Market Summary for October 2017
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Manhattan Residential Sales Market Report October 2017
In Manhattan, condos saw a slight dip in contract activity while co-ops experienced a notable rise as compared to last October. Pricing metrics saw mixed results, with median price experiencing double-digit percentage increases for both condos and co-ops, while average price fell for condos, but rose for co-ops. Price-per-square-foot increased for co-ops, but dropped 7% for condos, driven mainly by a drop in price-per-square-foot for larger two- and three-bedroom homes. Listed inventory rose compared to last year for both condos and co-ops, but dropped over the last month for condos. Average days on market decreased notably for both housing types, falling 15% for condos and 9% for co-ops. Negotiability remained high for condos, which saw average discounts of 2.7%. Meanwhile, co-ops saw negotiability decrease in conjunction with an increase in sales.
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Brooklyn Residential Sales Market Report October 2017
During October, the Brooklyn market experienced its ninth consecutive month with an annual increase in sales, up 8% versus last year. The average and median sale price rose 6% and 3%, respectively. Average price-per-square-foot was $891, down 4% from the record high a year ago. This was driven by double-digit declines in the studio and three+ bedroom categories. Negotiations were more prevalent than both last month and this time last year, as the average Brooklyn home sold for 1.8% less than the last asking price. Newly-listed inventory saw a 30% increase from this time last year, led by introductions at new developments such as 211 Schermerhorn Street and 554 Fourth Avenue. The average days on market figure of 73, while a record high since 2014, was skewed by a handful of homes that finally sold after sitting on the market for almost a year.
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Manhattan and Brooklyn Residential Rental Market Report October 2017
Last month, the average monthly rental price for a Manhattan studio was $2,422. For one-bedroom homes, the average was $3,219. For two-bedrooms, the average rent was $4,021. Finally, the average three-bedroom apartment rented for $5,461.
Brooklyn studio apartments (in the 14 neighborhoods studied) rented for $2,284 per month on average, 6% less than Manhattan. For Brooklyn one-bedrooms, the average rent was $2,761 (14% less than Manhattan), while rents for two- and three-bedrooms clocked in at $3,598 and $4,899 respectively (11% and 10% less than across the river).
In October, the Manhattan vacancy rate rose to 2.02%--from September's rate of 1.94%. In addition, the borough's vacancy rate increased from last October, when it was 1.90%.
When examining concessions, 36% of rental transactions brokered by Citi Habitats offered a free month's rent and/or payment of the broker fee to entice new tenants in October--down slightly from 37% in September. However, when looking year-over-year, their prevalence increased. In October 2016, 26% of leases offered an incentive.
"In October, the vacancy rate climbed--due in part to a seasonal decrease in demand. However, many landlords' leasing strategies changed little during the month. To fill apartments in the current price-sensitive market, owners need to create a sense of value," explained Gary Malin, President of Citi Habitats. "To combat rising inventory, they will likely ratchet up their use of incentives--and potentially lower rents on select units-as we move through fall. For apartment seekers, the coming months are likely good ones to make a move."
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Culinary History | Elizabethan Pumpkin Pie
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Today pumpkin is eaten in both savory and sweet dishes, but arguably the most popular use for it in the Anglo-American tradition is by cooking it in a pumpkin pie. Creamy, sweet, and custardy, pumpkin pie appears on most Thanksgiving tables across America. And one of the earliest recipes for pumpkin pie can be found in the Folger vaults: "To make a Pumpion Pie," which appears in a seventeenth-century cookbook written by a woman named Hannah Woolley.
Hannah Woolley was the Betty Crocker of Renaissance England. Raised in London in the 1660's, Woolley established a name for herself as a chef, author, and cooking instructor. Dozens of recipe books appeared in her name, and she hosted cooking classes in her London kitchen. Woolley was an early adapter when it came to pumpkin. Recipes for pumpkin appear in her books as early as 1672. In a book called
The Queen-Like Closet, Woolley included this recipe:
To make a Pumpion Pie:
Take a Pumpion, pare it, and cut it in thin slices, dip it in beaten Eggs and Herbs shred small, and fry it till it be enough, then lay it into a Pie with Butter, Raisins, Currans, Sugar and Sack, and in the bottom some sharp Apples; when it is baked, butter it and serve it in. (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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Real estate agents affiliated with Citi Habitats are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Citi Habitats. Citi Habitats is a licensed real estate broker located at 387 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10016. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Citi Habitats makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Citi Habitats advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer. This is not intended to solicit property already listed.
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