By W. A. Muller Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen, Fifty Third and Eighth, a 25-story luxury condominium developed by HFZ Capital Group, offers 252 exceptionally designed one-, two- and three-bedroom residences in the heart of Manhattan. The full-service property, located at 301 West 53rd Street, features contemporary, elegant residences available for immediate…
By Linette Semino When my parents- in-law visited from Boston during the holiday season, they wanted to see how much Battery Park City has developed since 9/11. When in Battery Park City, we forgot that were still in Manhattan and this enchanting community became more-and-more captivating. Unexpectedly, Tom and Paula fell in love with Battery…
Unit 3N at Macklowe Properties’ 150 East 72nd Street is an elegant marriage of classic Manhattan living and the very best of 21st century design elements. The 100-year old pre-war building on the Upper East Side has been masterfully transformed into a luxury boutique condominium by enhancing its infrastructure and interior aesthetic to accommodate modern…
By W.A. Muller Manhattan’s Financial District, a long-time home to some of Wall Street’s largest companies, is quickly transforming with new residential and hospitality developments. The Compass Lofts is a newly renovated, 10-story adaptive reuse residential and commercial building was previously the showroom and office of Keuffel & Esser, a famous manufacturer of architecture and engineering drafting materials and instruments. The building’s developers, Elie Pariente…
By W.A. Muller Stephen Alton knew from a young age he wanted to be an architect. In high school, Alton – the founder of Stephen Alton Architect, a New York City-based interior architecture and design firm – began work at a family-owned architecture firm taking photographs of nearby Vanderbilt University, a longtime client of theirs,…
By Nadine Deason Lake Norman is ideally located just 25 minutes north of Charlotte, North Carolina. This man-made lake boasts over 520 miles of beautiful shoreline. Easy access to Charlotte and the international airport make this the ideal place to live and play. Ideal for retirement or easy living Lake Norman is the place for…
By W. A. Muller Luxury condominium 325 LEX unveils its crown jewel with a new, smartly designed full-floor penthouse that combines astounding New York City views with modern convenience. Sitting atop the 31 story building, Penthouse B boasts 2,477 SF of flawless interior space and an additional 1,136 SF of sprawling outdoor terrace space overlooking…
By W. A. Muller Originally built as three separate artist’s studios in the early 1900’s, this dramatic triplex maisonette feels like living in a 30 foot wide townhouse, with all the benefits of having a full-time doorman. The entire home is embellished with intricate finishes including a beautiful paneled living room, family room, and master…
In Manhattan, there is a high demand for large apartments with bespoke finishes. The penthouse at 737 Park Avenue on the Upper East Side offers precisely that, but with the flexibility to custom design, an option discerning buyers desire but almost never find. This penthouse is essentially a blank canvas; an amazing and rare opportunity…
Debbie Travin of DLT Interiors has done it again! She’s just completed a large 3 bed/3 bath apartment on the Upper East Side with spectcular city views. She explains that the home had to be renovated before she could start the interior design. The apartment was very dark because the previous owners had heavy drapery,…
