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Ferri viewing at Olympic Tower
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Contractors, celebrities raise cash for kids
Hollywood, television, sports, news, and fashion celebrities joined over 1,000 Long Island and Greater New York area real estate, finance, construction, and architecture professionals to raise funds for Contractors For Kids (CFK), the largest building industry-supported, children-focused charity in the Northeast.
CFK Co-founder Kevin G. Harney of Stalco Construction said: “Tonight’s reception raised $400,000, making it the most successful event in CFK’s nine-year history. We are grateful to all of those who joined us in recognizing the needs of families that face financial and emotional hardships due to a child’s illness.”
This year’s “Athletes & Actors – The Main Event” dinner-dance reception attracted numerous celebrities, who came out in force to support the organization
The reception took place at the Atlantis Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center in Riverhead, N.Y.
Founded in 2005 by Kevin G. Harney and Alan Nahmias, all-volunteer CFK has attracted enthusiastic support from over 350 real estate firms, financial companies, builders, architects, engineers, and other businesses. To date, CFK has raised $4.5 million and assisted nearly 450 families. CFK’s Kids 4 Kids youth volunteer chapter has raised more than $100,000 since 2013.
The non-profit serves as a financial lifeline of last resort after families have exhausted all other resources. It also has a goal of giving parents an opportunity to provide all available medical assistance to their children, regardless of the parents’ financial circumstances or the child’s long-term prognosis.
Photos by Ola Wilk & Donna Crinnian
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The Adeline makes its debut
The Adeline, a new condominium by developer L+M Development Partners, recently made its debut to the brokerage community with a neighborhood event where many of NYC’s top brokers, soon-to-be-residents and local vendors celebrated the building’s tremendous sales success – the building is already 65 percent sold after launching sales just two months ago.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Brown Harris Stevens cocktail reception
Charles Pavarini III, Linda Stillwell, Randall Tarasu
Linda Stillwell of Brown Harris Stevens hosted a cocktail reception to kick off her new exclusive Gold LEED certificated Penthouse at 130 West 12th Street on March 19th. Guests enjoyed a talk by award-winning interior design Charles Pavarini III entitled “Residential Lighting in the Midst of a Lighting Revolution.”
Photos by Patrick McMullen Company
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Anbau shows off 155 East 79th Street
Anbau recently showcased a preview of 155 East 79th Street, a 14-story condominium with interiors exclusively designed by Andrew Sheinman of Pembrooke & Ives. Hosted in Anbau’s new headquarters, overlooking Madison Square Park, the preview offered the brokerage community a first look at the complete overview of the development – including detailed scaled models with corresponding renderings – as well as an opportunity to meet the development team.
Guests enjoyed cocktails and indulged in a range of hors d’oeuvres during presentations by Corcoran Sunshine’s sales team and sales director, Shelley O’Keefe.
155 East 79th Street offers seven full-floor residences, including a three-level penthouse and maisonette. The five duplex homes offer five bedrooms, five baths, and one powder room, while the maisonette offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, one powder room and private garden. The penthouse includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms, one powder room and private landscaped terrace.
All homes feature direct elevator entry, wood-burning fireplaces, grand foyers with custom marble flooring and exceptional lighting design that creates a luminous quality in areas such as the dining room, kitchen and powder room. Prices range from approximately $8.95 to $18 million.
Photos by SA Pro Inc.
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YJP event
Over 250 real estate professionals and 60 speakers attended an event hosted by the Young Jewish Professionals and held at Reed Smith’s midtown office. Event sponsors included: Besen & Associates, HAP Investments, Reed Smith, IDB Bank, Oved & Oved, Bright Power, Kent Security, & McGladrey. The event was chaired By Greg Corbin of Besen & Associates. Hosts included: Terry Oved, Alon Alexander, Andrew Barrocas, Jeff Meshel, Mark Mindick, Michael Steifman, Yoel Zagelbaum, Simon Ziff, and Joe Koicim.
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Climb To The Top at Rockefeller Center
A team from Houlihan Lawrence, a real estate brokerage firm servicing Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam and Dutchess counties, recently participated in the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s “Climb to the Top” event at Rockefeller Center. Houlihan Lawrence was ranked among the ten highest fund-raising teams that climbed the 66 flights of stairs to The Top of The Rock in support of the 10,000 people living with MS in the five boroughs of New York City and Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Sullivan counties.
Houlihan Lawrence, along with over 1,300 fellow National MS Society advocates, raised more than $800,000 in funds and awareness for people living with MS in the New York City and Southern New York regions. The physical challenge the participating climbers take on is symbolic of the challenges people affected by MS strive to overcome every day.
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Photos: Brokers’ party at Baccarat Residences New York
On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Barry Sternlicht, chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, hosted some of New York City’s top brokers at an intimate cocktail party thanking them for their support of Baccarat Residences New York. Brokers gathered at the Baccarat Residences Sales Gallery to toast the success of the property, now over 50 percent sold, and to hear Sternlicht’s insights and vision for the hotel and residential development.
Sternlicht shared personal anecdotes, from his first Baccarat experience when he received Harmony champagne flutes as a wedding gift to purchasing the crystal brand in France in 2005. Sternlicht went on to speak about what the Baccarat name represents globally and his vision to develop both a hotel brand and private residences around the brand’s history.
Sternlicht also announced that the residences will be completed and closings will begin over the summer, with move-ins to immediately follow.
All photos by Josh Wong Photography.
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Cindy Glanzrock launches Building Art Curatorial Program
Cindy Farkas Glanzrock, president and owner of Glanzrock Realty Services, just launched the Building Art Curatorial Program (BACP). BACP discovers, exposes, and leases art to commercial clients for their lobby spaces with the option to purchase the artwork. 915 Broadway (at the corner of 20th Street), owned by ABS Real Estate Partners, was be the first building to partner with BACP. Its newly renovated lobby is showcasing street-chic artwork from Sen2, a Bronx-based artist who has leased two pieces from his cartoon series to be displayed in the building’s lobby. The building will exhibit the artwork for a limited period, similar to a gallery or museum rotation. Other new installations will show at 1001 Sixth Avenue, which will feature pop sculptures from artist DOC (Design Obtain Cherish), and 29 West 38th Street, which will showcase the work of graffiti artist LARoc/LAII, protégé to Keith Haring.
Photos by Jay Sullivan
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Ultra Violet and Nicolas Saint Grégoire exhibit at 450 West 25th Street
450 West 25th Street, a recently renovated historic townhouse on the market for $10,395,000, has debuted a partnership with Life as a Work of Art and Artemisia Gallery that transforms the redesigned home into a modern art gallery. Curated by Nicolas Saint Grégoire and Christine Jeanquier, this exhibit showcases both emerging and celebrated European and American artists.
The pop-up exhibit features work by industry legends such as Ultra Violet, a muse for Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí, and Nicolas Saint Grégoire—collected by Johnny Depp and Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, Grégoire will display his neon work tribute to Yves Saint Laurent for the first time in New York City. Other notable exhibitors include Jean-Claude Goldberg, father of Nathaniel Goldberg, the world-renowned fashion photographer; Dutch painter Roeland Kneepkens; and NYC-based sculptor Carol Peligian.
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15 Leonard launches sales
Sales for TOWN New Development’s latest property, 15 Leonard, located in the heart of Tribeca, launched last week at Distilled NY. Architect Wayne Turett created the six-unit condo in close collaboration with developers Steven and Sherri Schnall and Romy Goldman of Gold Development. 15 Leonard features four full-floor four-bedroom residences, one townhouse and one triplex penthouse, with asking prices starting at $6.15 million.
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PHOTOS: Alchemy Properties Hosts Spring Fashion event with Lydia Hearst
On Thursday, April 4, 2014, Alchemy Properties hosted an event with Lydia Hearst to celebrate spring fashion trends and Oxygen’s The Face Season 2 at the 35XV sales gallery. Located at 135 Fifth Avenue, more than 150 guests attended the event featuring the winning contestants of The Face modeling current spring style by Milly with an introduction to 35XV, a glass and stone condominium with panoramic city views. Available 35XV three-and four-bedroom residences range in size from 2,005-3,831 s/f with prices starting at $5.445M.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Massey Knakal Commercial Real Estate Summit
James Nelson, Larry Silverstein and Paul Massey
More than 500 commercial owners, investors, developers and other real estate professionalscame together on April 1st for a full-day event focused on New York’s trends in operations, mid-sized property transactions, and financing for retail and office properties at the Massey Knakal Commercial Real Estate Investment Summit. The fourth annual event featured over 50 speakers, several panels, workshops and networking opportunities.
The morning keynote interview included Larry A. Silverstein, Chairman of Silverstein Properties, Inc., a Manhattan-based real estate development and investment firm that has developed, owned and managed 35 million square feet of office, residential, hotel and retail space. He spoke about the World Trade Center from start to finish and the growth of Downtown Manhattan. He gave insight into new technology for building development and why his firm is consistently ranked one of the best places to work.
Before his keynote interview with Massey Knakal Partner James P. Nelson, Larry Silverstein was presented with the Massey Knakal Lifetime Achievement Award which is awarded by the firm to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the real estate industry.
“New York City, the real estate community, and our company are eternally grateful for all Mr. Silverstein has done for the industry and our community. He is an example for us all to persevere in challenging times and to have faith in our city. His charitable endeavors urge all of us to do our parts,” said Massey Knakal’s James Nelson.
The afternoon keynote presentation featured Joel Picket, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Gotham Organization, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries including Gotham Construction. The presentation highlighted his leadership role in the fourth generation company and his philanthropic work.
Additionally, addresses were given by Haim Chera of Crown Acquisitions, Michael Happel of American Realty Capital New York Recovery REIT, Albert Laboz of United American Land, Scott Rechler of RxR Realty, and Jonathan Resnick from Jack Resnick & Sons. Bob Knakal, Chairman of Massey Knakal, gave an expanded market update to the audience with an inside look at the commercial real estate industry.
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Bailey House Gala & Auction
Photos by Syd London
Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon, stars of HGTV’s Selling New York and leaders in New York real estate with CORE hosted the Bailey House Gala & Auction at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers on March 27. The Gala honored the heroism of individuals and organizations that help further the Bailey House mission of providing housing and services for people living with HIV/AIDS and advocating on their behalf. Honorees included: Jason Sheftell, a respected real estate correspondent who changed hearts and minds through his moving articles about Bailey House in The Daily News and whose award will be accepted by his mother, Karen Sheftell, in memory of her late son; longtime Bailey House supporter Betsy Lawrence for her commitment to the success of Bailey House’s new Behavioral Health Center; Carver Federal Savings Bank, for helping Bailey House ensure the well-being of the East Harlem community through Bailey House’s nutrition assistance program; and State Senator Brad Hoylman, State Assembly Member Robert Rodriguez and VOCAL-NY for their efforts to pass the 30percent Rent Cap legislation for people living with HIV/AIDS.
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TOWN hosts Dreeland exhibition
A site-specific installation and exhibition of works of by NYC Pop Artist M.Dreeland was hosted by Therese Bateman and Andres Perea-Garzon of TOWN, Fifth Avenue. The twilight exhibition, A New York State of Mind, was held in the Great Room which opened to sunset views from the large terrace of Townhouse E at the prestigious Beekman Regent Condominium.
“Mounting a temporary art exhibition in a vacant space provides such depth and warmth,” said Ms Bateman. “It also provides the art with a stunning backdrop when the space is a luxury condominium townhouse with iconic Manhattan views like this one,” added Mr Perea-Garzon.
Guests included The Beekman Regent Sponsor, Mr Dennis Herman, the artist M.Dreeland, Savannah de Savry of Thor Equities, Catherine Jackson of Macquarie Bank, Peter Pavlovic of JPMorgan Private Bank, TOWN’s Director of Strategic Relationships Karen Fornash and TOWN Fifth Avenue’s Sales Director Dennis Cusack.
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Brokers tour 40 CPS listing
On Thursday April 24, Joseph Barbaccia of Essential New York Real Estate hosted an open house gathering to kick off the firm’s new luxury listing at 40 Central Park South, one of Midtown’s most distinctive luxury prewar apartment buildings overlooking Central Park.
Brokers were able to tour the property, as well as enjoy park views from the Juliette balcony. Classic and spacious, the 2-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home features an entry foyer with a guest powder room and double-deep closet leading to an extra-large living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Offering exquisite amenities, the large windowed kitchen features a sub-zero refrigerator, pantry and an in-home washer & dryer. The apartment also includes a bright and sunny formal dining room. The master bedroom features breathtaking, unobstructed Central Park views.
The 23-story, 139-unit building includes two attended lobbies, a resident fitness room, locked elevator access, a sculpture garden and valet.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Real Estate Fight Night 2014 at Terminal 5
The bi-annual Real Estate Fight Night, hosted by Matthew Schmeelk, SVP National Land Tenure Company, Peter Auerbach, Director, Alto Investments, and Kevin Lillis, EVP Sahara Group, was held April 25 at Terminal 5 in Midtown West and attended by more than 400 real estate industry players. The event hosted 10 mixed martial arts (MMA) fights with top MMA fighters.
Additional photos from the event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.670434259658286.1073741849.481746921860355&type=3
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Hosts: Peter Auerbach, Director, Alto Investments, Matthew Schmeelk, SVP National Land Tenure Company, Kevin Lillis, EVP Sahara Group
Fight Night at Terminal 5
Real Estate Fight Night at Terminal 5
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Norco Construction Completes Build-Out Of Tavern On The Green
NEW YORK—April 25, 2014— Norco Construction (Norco) is pleased to announce that it has completed the build-out of the new 10,000 square-foot Tavern on the Green restaurant designed by architect Richard H. Lewis, marking a revival for the 150-year-old iconic Central Park dining space.
An Elegant Return
Norco fitted the high-end space with luxurious finishes including marble countertops and aged wood flooring, panels and trusses to match the style and old-line charm associated with the historic Tavern on the Green name. The firm also installed elegant chandeliers and lighting fixtures to compliment the restaurant’s sophisticated interior, while fashioning the exterior with a refined façade, lampposts of the highest quality and a graceful canopy to welcome guests.
In addition, Norco effectively installed the landmark building’s infrastructure, including complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, to ensure restaurant operations would begin on time and run efficiently.
Overcoming Complex Challenges
Norco developed a comprehensive construction calendar and displayed superb project management ability to overcome the project’s complex schedule, which called for Norco’s contractors and New York City contractors to be operating simultaneously at the restaurant with upwards of 150 tradesmen all working towards the same end-result. Norco’s resourcefulness, effective communication with city contractors and aggressive approach to executing the construction calendar allowed Norco to complete the project before the deadline, giving the restaurant ample time to prepare for its grand reopening.
About Norco Construction, Inc.
Norco Construction, Inc. provides comprehensive construction management services for commercial retail, base building, corporate, healthcare, hospitality and institutional projects in the New York City area. From new construction to renovation and design/build projects, Norco Construction, Inc. has built a reputation for effectively managing complex projects and resolving every challenge. The firm’s wide range of expertise offers clients a full-service resource for all their construction needs, without the hassle of outsourcing various facets of a project to multiple contractors or subcontractors.
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PHOTO GALLERY: LES Tenement Museum annual gala
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum held its annual gala event April 23, celebrating the rich history and vibrant future of New York City and the Lower East Side.
This year’s sold-out event raised nearly $1 million for the Museum. It was the most successful Gala in the Museum’s 25-year history. The event was held at the Essex Street Market in buildings rarely seen by the general public over the last 60 years. The Museum’s 2014 Gala honored Taconic Investment Partners, L+M Development Partners, and BFC Partners.
Photos by Steve Friedman
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Morris J. Vogel/Tenement Museum, Sanford Loewentheil/L+M Development Partners, Charles R. Bendit/Taconic Investment Partners, Ron Moelis/L+M Development Partners, Paul J. Massey, Jr./Massey Knakal, Stephen B. Siegel/CBRE, Brandon Baron/BFC Partners, Paul E. Pariser/Taconic Investment Partners)
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Witkoff celebrates at 10 Madison Square West
Photos by Richard Lewin
On April 23, the Witkoff Group teamed up with Dornbracht, the famed German manufacturer of premium kitchen and bathroom fixtures, to celebrate designer Christian Sieger and architect Alan Wanzenberg at the sales gallery of 10 Madison Square West – the Witkoff Group’s luxury condo development overlooking Madison Square Park. 10 Madison Square West, designed by Wanzenberg and featuring Dornbracht faucets – including the Elio designed by Sieger – recently topped off, and only six residences remain out of 125 total. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing has been leading the sales effort, and the firm just listed a full-floor penthouse in the building for $35 million.
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