The Minute NY | DC:
 New York & Washington on Your Doorstep

Andrea Saturno-Sanjana
 

Capital to Capital. Real Estate. 
   
Licensed in NY | DC | MD | VA | (212) 888-0550 | (202) 696-0701

MCNE - Master Certified Negotiation Expert
CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

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May 2022
Prime Property | NY | Lenox Hill | 1930 Townhome Duplex
Just off Madison Avenue on East 74th Street in the Lenox Hill neighborhood, this one-bedroom, one-bath duplex home can be found within a 23-foot wide 1930 townhouse cooperative. As elegant and glamorous as a Hollywood film set, with over nine-foot ceilings, two wood-burning fireplaces, two, North-facing bow windows overlooking a tree-lined street, and two juliette balconies perfect for planting flowers or fresh herbs, this stunning and spacious home is the perfect pied-à-terre or full-time city residence.

Shared laundry and storage are conveniently accessed via the elevator from either level, the community welcomes pets and there is professional management and a responsive building superintendent.

Fewer than two blocks from Central Park and just around the corner from The Frick Collection, Asia Society Museum, Park Avenue Armory and the designer boutiques and art galleries of Madison Avenue, residents of 40 East 74th Street enjoy authentic cuisine at Via Quadronno, Ladurée, Sant Ambroeus and BLT Steak, jazz and classic cabaret at the Café Carlyle and an easy commute to Lenox Hill Hospital, Hunter College and the 6 train.
Prime Property | NY | Queens | Astoria - LIC Multi-Family
Immaculately maintained 1922 residential building with six (6) rent-stabilized railroad-style apartments and three (3) parking spaces where Long Island City meets Astoria. Meticulously restored period details such as hardwood floors and embossed tin wall panels and ceilings. Prime location just under three blocks from Northern Boulevard and the Steinway Street subway station with the M and R trains. An easy commute to Mount Sinai Queens and Elmhurst Hospitals, Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island and Midtown Manhattan. Fifteen minutes drive from LaGuardia Airport and thirty from JFK. Neighborhood cultural attractions include the Museum of the Moving Image, MoMA PS1 and the Noguchi Museum. Vibrant streetscape filled with ample retail and dining, from cozy Sway Cafe to elegant Anemos. Fully tenanted.
Prime Property | DC Metro | Beltsville | Brand New Home
New, custom-built, five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home on .66 acres in Beltsville, Maryland. Over 3,000 square feet, 18-foot cathedral ceilings, skylights, contemporary open plan with a spacious front porch and wraparound balconies. 

The open kitchen forms the heart of the living level with stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinetry and white pearl quartz countertops, including bar and central island. In addition to the primary living areas with three bedrooms, there is a separate suite with its own entrance, which can serve as a guest home and features two bedrooms, one bath and a secondary kitchen. 

Situated on a flat lot with ample landscaped and hardscaped outdoor areas. Built-in speakers both inside and outside the home. Covered parking for up to six cars and uncovered parking for more than 10. 

Little Paint Branch Park and Trail, Beltsville Community Center and Costco nearby, a 15-minute drive to the University of Maryland College Park campus and easy commuting to NASA, Fort Meade, NIH, Bethesda and downtown Washington, DC.
Design | The New Maximalism
The Scandinavian-chic vibe has dominated in homes and public spaces for the past decade. Hallmarks include sparse white walls, minimalist wooden furniture, neutral-hued subway tile and Eames chairs.

While the appeal of the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic is timeless, there is a shift to include more color, pattern and texture to interiors. Shelves stuffed with houseplants, rich velvet textiles, macramé wall hangings, mismatched vintage furnishings--sometime termed “grandmillennial” or “cottagecore”--the new maximalism has gained popularity. Here are some well-established stockists for those wishing to explore this design direction.

  • London | Liberty
  • Milan | Fornasetti
  • New York | The House of Scalamandré
Design | Return to Memphis Milano
From the 46th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House in 2018 to singer Cara Delevingne's London home featured in Architectural Digest, there has been a return to the color palette and playful shapes of the 1980's style known as Memphis Milano, which was founded by a group of young designers and architects who met one night in December 1980 in the living room of architect Ettore Sottsass. The mix of high art and popular culture was a bit shocking at the time but also introduced a joyful and playful approach to everyday furnishings and objects. During a recent property tour of a luxury new development condominium in Downtown Brooklyn, the Memphis Milano style was very much in evidence in the lobby (photo below).

Manhattan Residential Inventory Report May 2022
Manhattan had a 5.3-month supply of apartments for sale at the beginning of May, up 3% from the prior month. The months’ supply of apartments ticked up 2% for condos and 4% for coops compared to April. With a 4.2-month supply of apartments for sale, the West Side continues to be the tightest market.
Manhattan Residential Inventory Report April 2022
The months’ supply of apartments for sale in Manhattan rose for the third straight month to 5.1. At 5.4 months, the supply of condominiums for sale was slightly higher than the 4.9-month level for cooperatives. The West Side remained the tightest market, with just a 4.0-month supply of apartments for sale.
Manhattan Residential Inventory Report March 2022
Manhattan had a 4.6-month supply of apartments for sale at the beginning of March, up 13% from last month. The increase in supply is typical for this time of year, as properties are listed for the start of the spring market. Condo inventory rose 12% from last month to a 5.1-month supply, while coops climbed 14% to 4.3 months of supply. The West Side was the tightest market at the beginning of March, with just a 3.5-month supply of apartments for sale.
Washington, DC, Market - April 2022
Montgomery County, Maryland, Market - April 2022
Extravagant Venues| DC | Penn Quarter | Café Riggs
Inspired by the bustling brasseries of Europe, Café Riggs offers traditional grace through a reimagined lens to bring a modern restaurant to DC. Nestled on the hotel’s ground floor, the restaurant serves an all-day menu from the bar, café and dining room offering a menu of classics and innovative originals in a stately setting. The space extends outdoors onto The Patio and Garden Terrace, offering al fresco dining in the heart of Penn Quarter.

Close relationships with local producers like Small Planes Roastery, Chesapeake Smokehouse, and Vaughan Cheese reflect the kitchen’s commitment to sourcing the freshest, most sustainable ingredients. Weekend brunch service offers elixirs, freshly-baked pastries, and decadent classics like French toast with maple, bacon, and pecan, while the dinner menu offers refined, traditional dishes including seafood and plant-based cuisine.
Extravagant Venues| NY | NoMad | Oscar Wilde
Driven by the spirit of the Irish playwright, Oscar Wilde pays homage to his story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head—without relinquishing any of its glamour.

Some history of the space…
  • 1909 - Building designed by Henry T.J. Fuehrman
  • 1919 - Building takes on role as Prohibition Enforcement Headquarters due to the Volstead Act
  • January 1922 - It is discovered that the telephone lines at the Prohibition Headquarters had been tapped for months!
  • 31 December 1933 - Volstead Act is repealed and replaced with the 21st Amendment of the Constitution
  • End of Prohibition to current day - Occupied by a slew of novelty and apparel firms until now where the spirit of Oscar Wilde resides!
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Andrea
Licensed in NY | DC | MD | VA | (212) 888-0550 | (202) 696-0701 andrea@realnydc.com 

MCNE - Master Certified Negotiation Expert
CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

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