May 2023

Prime Property | NY | Upper East Side | Yorkville

Stunning city and East River views and all utilities (except internet/WiFi) included in this bright and spacious (approximately 833 square feet) one bedroom in the Upper East Side's Yorkville neighborhood. New, oversized windows with northeastern exposure create a quiet environment and offer abundant light and open views during the day and dramatic cityscape views at night.

Residents of the Ruppert Yorkville Towers Condominium enjoy landscaped courtyards with ample seating and a hibachi grill, a large playground, a laundry room, a garage and a full complement of experienced building staff, including a resident manager and a full-time concierge.

Nearby fitness options include New York Sports Club, Equinox, the 92nd Street YMCA, Asphalt Green and the green spaces of Carl Schurz Park and Central Park, which is only four blocks away. Gourmet and organic groceries can be found at Fairway, Whole Foods and the Sunday Greenmarket at 92nd Street. Neighborhood cafes and restaurants abound with Café d'Alsace, The District, Naruto Ramen and Madame Bonté Coffee as a few local favorites. Easy access to Museum Mile, Mount Sinai Hospital and a seamless commute on the 4, 5, 6, and Q trains and the Select Bus Service along Second and Third Avenues.

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Prime Property | DC | Record-Breaker in Dupont Circle

Washington, DC real estate is hitting all kinds of records: Just after an Amaris unit became DC’s priciest condo sale, a historic Dupont Circle mansion has hit the market for $29,950,000—if it goes for that much, it will be city’s most expensive residential deal of all time.

The Blaine Mansion was built in 1882 and is named after its original owner, James Blaine, a Republican politician who served as Secretary of State under presidents Garfield, Arthur and Harrison. The home is currently owned by lawyer and former ambassador to Italy John R. Phillips and his wife, Linda Douglass, who was a communications advisor during the Obama administration.

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Chef's Journey | NY to DC | Capitol Hill | Ruta

Dima Martseniuk, chef for 12 years at legendary Ukrainian restaurant Veselka in New York City’s East Village neighborhood, is now bringing Ukrainian cuisine for the first time to Washington, DC. Ruta is a wonderful flower from ancient Ukrainian myths and legends. The Carpathian tale tells that the real “Red Ruta” is a yellow flower, and only on a magical night of Ivana Kupala does it turn flaming red for just a few minutes. The legend also says that the lucky one who finds the flower and plucks it during those few minutes will find true love. We hope our “Ruta” becomes your true love.

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Chef's Journey | DC to NY | Lincoln Square | Tatiana

After opening restaurants in Washington, DC’s Shaw and Southwest Waterfront neighborhoods, award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi returns to his NYC roots with Tatiana on the Lincoln Center campus. With an upbringing rooted in and around the Bronx and the old neighborhood of San Juan Hill, there was no shortage of culinary inspiration for Chef Kwame to draw from: Italian bakeries, Chinese takeout, Caribbean roti shops, corner stores and local bodegas—which is why Tatiana's menu reflects those proud and diverse origins, served with equal measures of care and love.

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Manhattan Residential Inventory Report April 2023

Manhattan had an 8.1-month supply of apartments for sale in April, the highest level since June 2021. The months’ supply of apartments rose 15% for condos, and 18% for co-ops from March. With a 6.7-month supply of apartments for sale, Downtown from 34th to 14th Street was the tightest market in Manhattan.

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Manhattan Residential Inventory Report March 2023

Manhattan had a 7.0-month supply of apartments for sale at the beginning of March, up 19% from February. The months’ supply was 7.9 months for condominiums and 6.2 months for cooperatives. The West Side and Downtown North were the tightest markets, with a 5.9-month supply of apartments for sale.

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Hamptons Residential Market Report Q1 2023

Based upon all available data, there were 277 residential sales transactions in the First Quarter of 2023, a 33.6% decline from the same period last year. The 1Q23 Total Dollar Volume of $788 Million represented a 40.6% decrease from 1Q22, but is still the third-highest 1Q total to date.

The Average Sales Price in the Hamptons was $2,843,034 in the First Quarter of 2023, 10.6% lower than the record-high $3,181,625 of 1Q22. The Median Sales Price also declined, dropping 7.7% to $1,800,000. Although lower than last year, both the Average and Median Prices for 1Q23 are the second-highest first quarter prices recorded to date.

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Washington, DC, Market - April 2023

Montgomery County, Maryland, Market - April 2023

Hamptons Excursion | North Fork Wine Country Trail

Alex and Louisa Hargrave planted the first Long Island vineyard in 1973, in Cutchogue. Soon after, pioneering investors, grape-growers, and winemakers followed suit. Their shared vision, unique experience, and expertise created a rich, diverse culture dedicated to the pursuit of making exceptional wine. Almost 50 years later, the Long Island wine region is one of the most exciting rising stars of the winemaking world.

From the first vineyard--Castello di Borghese Vineyard--to the charming tasting room at Paumanok Vineyards to Del Vino Vineyards in Northport (only an hour from New York City), there are locally produced wines, foods and crafts to sample. There are also special events to mark the 50th anniversary of Long Island Wine Country.

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