Wisteria Hysteria: 33 West 74th Street
33 West 74th Street is known as ‘the most photographed house’ on the Upper West Side thanks to the incredible 84 year old wisteria that covers the front facade!
33 West 74th Street is known as ‘the most photographed house’ on the Upper West Side thanks to the incredible 84 year old wisteria that covers the front facade!
Why so many NYC buildings boast tin ceilings By James Nevius New York’s mot beloved architectural innovation might be among its most overlooked: the humble tin ceiling. Today, people view the geometrically embossed covering with rosy nostalgia. But tin ceilings came of age in industrial Soho and other downtown neighborhoods in spaces ranging from shops and…
Our team is excited to announce the launch of a new exclusive listing: 250 West 73rd Street. This townhouse is more than just a 19-footer, it is a top-notch multi-family that presents an excellent opportunity to live with income on the Upper West Side. Highlights include a floor-through office with direct street access, two duplexes,…
As part of our oncoming efforts to serve all of our clients with the expertise they need, the Vandenberg team has expanded to now include coop/condo experts to service all of your residential real estate needs. This week I would like to introduce you one of these new experts: please join me in welcoming Maria…
Once again this year, in addition to the annual Village Halloween Parade, October 31st promises to bring out a veritable parade of pint-sized, adorably costumed youngsters hell-bent on scoring treats and scaring parents and each other. While urban trick-or-treating is nothing like the suburban version, it has its perks (apartment buildings can be like hitting the jackpot)–and its…
At long last it is feeling like spring in New York City! Been trying to think of a way to celebrate? Flowers on your front stoop is an easy, affordable gift to yourself and the neighborhood. My wife and partner Jane and I have been decorating our stoop with flowers since 2010. In 2010, Jane…
If you don’t know what a “Passive House” is you’re in good company, most people don’t. Essentially, a passive house is ultra-energy efficient and virtually airtight. It is the future of home construction and there are almost three dozen such projects underway in NYC at this time. Key characteristics of passive houses are a thick…
For the past few months, the architects at Baxt/Ingui have been very busy renovating 53 West 71st Street – a stunning single-family home steps from Central Park. Significant progress has been made, specifically on the state-of-the-art features that make this townhouse unique. Most importantly, it has been certified as a Passive House! View more information on…
Yesterday, The New York Times published an article titled, “Panel Freezes Regulated Rents In an Unprecedented Decision.” Townhouse owners with rental units, please read this article by MIREYA NAVARRO. A version of this article appears in print on June 30, 2015, on page A1 of the New York edition. The board that regulates rents for more than one million…
Today, The New York Times published an article titled, “Lost Fight for Broadway Preservation Revives Debate Over Development.” Please read this article by MATT A. V. CHABAN. A version of this article appears in print on June 30, 2015, on page A21 of the New York edition. After five years of study, the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission decided last…