A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

“Where History Meets Industry”
New York Times
The Times‘ “Living In” column took a trip to Brooklyn over the weekend, to the historic neighborhood of Wallabout. CORE’s Doug Bowen, who lives in the neighborhood, gave the paper a primer on what real estate sells for in the area. We’ll have more on this story on the CORE Blog later today.

Listing of the Week
MSNBC
The press can’t get enough of Parul Brahmbhatt’s Steampunk-inspired loft listing at 120 West 29th Street (right), and neither can we. The latest outlet to cover the quirky pad is MSNBC’s The Bottom Line blog, which calls it a “dramatically-inspired space straight out of a Jules Verne novel.”

“Three Developments Change the Stigma of Upper Fifth”
New York Condo Blog
CORE founder and CEO Shaun Osher was interviewed about the changes along Upper Fifth Avenue, where there’s been a boom in construction, including the new CORE project at 1280 Fifth Avenue. Here’s our take on the piece and the neighborhood’s transformation.

Ever wonder why real estate near the Brooklyn waterfront sells for Manhattan-like prices? Then we direct you to this shot from the DUMBO neighborhood, where converted industrial loft buildings blend perfect with newer construction, all set against the East River and Manhattan skyline. Specifically this is the twilight view from the amazing penthouse at 189 Bridge Street, and it’s a view you can only get in Brooklyn. Sometimes an “outer” borough gives you the most “inside” New York feeling possible.

The New York Condo Blog is the latest publication to take notice of the transformation going on around Central Park along Upper Fifth Avenue, and they spoke with CORE founder and CEO Shaun Osher about the changes, as well as CORE’s new luxury development in the neighborhood, 1280 Fifth Avenue. Here’s Osher’s response to a question about the “stigma” surrounding properties above 96th Street on the Upper East Side:

Manhattan neighborhoods are always evolving. 96th Street is an antiquated border that once denoted the northern boundary of the Upper East Side. Central Park is just as lush and green above 96th Street as it is below, and the architecture is equally as impressive. Both developers and savvy buyers recognize the value of having a Fifth Avenue address with direct park views, access to Central Park and presence along Museum Mile. It is that opportunity that is driving the growth along Upper Fifth Avenue, the newest in a long line of well-known neighborhoods that have evolved such as the Upper West Side, Chelsea, SoHo, and the Meatpacking District – all neighborhoods that are now among the most coveted in New York City.

“Opportunity” is a key word. As the Financial Times wrote, prices on Upper Fifth can be 25% to 50% below what’s asked south of 96th Street. For a look at some listings at 1280 Fifth, click here.

Lofts are perhaps the most New York way of living. Airy and spacious, they are the romantic manifestation of the city’s transformation from industrial grit into a chic urban utopia. High ceilings, wide open spaces and cast-iron never go out of style, and here are three of our favorites.

Where: 200 Mercer Street, 2-A
Size: 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms
Asking: $4,500,000
Listed by: Patrick Mills and Evan Greenberg

This SoHo triplex makes the best use of combining the loft style with a more traditional, townhouse-like layout, creating a common area that is expansive and open but still allows the privacy of a separate floor for bedrooms and an informal media room. What really makes the place special, however, is the third level which simply consists of a large bedroom or office and a huge private outdoor terrace.

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A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

“A Duplex With Multi-Borough Views”
Wall Street Journal
The one-of-a-kind penthouse (right) in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood that made an appearance on last week’s episode of “Selling New York” was also the subject of the Journal’s “House of the Day.” CORE’s Michael Graves has the $6.8 million listing, which features 360-degree views and a pair of custom staircases in its 5,100 square feet.

“Just sold!”
New York Post
Speaking of DUMBO, a recent sale in one of the neighborhood’s top buildings, 85 Adams Street, by CORE’s Reyn Rossington was highlighted by the Post. The 2br/2ba condo sold for just under $1 million.

“Woody Upper West Side Duplex Gets an Attractive Pricecut”
Curbed
The CORE Blog’s look at some special properties on the Upper West Side caught the attention of Curbed, which decided to highlight the unique renovation given to Doron Zwickel’s exclusive listing at 270 West End Avenue. Like Kenny Rogers once said, it’s the wood that makes it good.

Photo by Richard Caplan

A private piece of the great outdoors is an amazing luxury few in New York can claim to have, but that luxury doesn’t come without its limits. A backyard tends to lose its luster when those New York City winters roll in, and a property where you can enjoy the outside while staying cozy indoors becomes an even more prized possession. This historic Greenwich Village townhouse at 36 Bedford Street is just that, with serene outdoor spaces and enough glass to enmesh you in the outdoors even when the elements suggest otherwise. Your move, Mother Nature.

HGTV’s “Selling New York” follows CORE agents as they navigate the country’s most competitive—and compelling—real estate market. Here’s our behind-the-scenes look at Episode #412, which first aired on January 12, 2012. For more SNY recaps, click here.

In CORE’s first “SNY” episode of 2012, called “Satisfaction Guaranteed,” agent Kirk Rundhaug devoted his time to finding the next one-of-a-kind investment property for his big-fish client, Gloria Naftali. With the clock ticking on finding the perfect apartment, Gloria enlisted the help of her personal friend and real estate broker, Julie, to tour several properties with Kirk.

The search began in Brooklyn, where Kirk showed Julie a massive 5,100-square-foot penthouse listed by fellow CORE agent Michael Graves. Despite its floor-to-ceiling windows, double spiral staircase and nine terraces, Kirk and Julie knew that Gloria had her heart set on downtown Manhattan. The next stop was a a penthouse in CORE’s The Cammeyer at 650 Sixth Avenue in the Flatiron District, but the property wasn’t Gloria’s perfect match, either. Next up was another penthouse with “wow” factor, in The Excelsior on 57th Street in Midtown. Gloria was not disappointed — who would be with stunning views, a 4,800-square-foot wraparound terrace and a private indoor swimming pool? — but in the end it was too much penthouse for one woman to handle.

Keep on reading for some exclusive behind-the-scenes information about what didn’t make it into last night’s episode of “Selling New York” and what happened after the cameras stopped rolling!

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A record-shattering $88 million sale at 15 Central Park West has brought new attention to the Upper West Side. The area has long offered a quiet and idyllic environment for people seeking a certain level of understated elegance from their neighborhood, but aside from John Lennon and “Seinfeld,” it has never attracted as much attention as other ‘hoods. Here are our three favorite CORE listings in the area.

Where: 270 West End Avenue #12-E
Size: 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms
Asking: $2,399,000
Listed by: Doron Zwickel

West End Avenue, hugging the coast of Manhattan, is as graceful as a stretch can be, and we love this duplex. It’s a luxurious and contemporary move-in-ready apartment located in the type of classic pre-war building that defines the neighborhood. The blend of old and new synthesizes and creates a special home that also happens to be enmeshed in the oasis of Lincoln Center, Riverside Park and, of course, Central Park.

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Where: 73 Worth Street PH-D
Size: 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
Asking: $2,495,000
Listed by: Adrian Noriega

An unseasonably warm winter has us already thinking about even sunnier days ahead, when margaritas replace minks and private outdoor space becomes a hotter commodity than info on the iPad 3. There is already plenty to love about this big, bright penthouse loft at TriBeCa’s Worth Building before we even get to the great outdoors, but here’s the headline: three private terraces, and plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows in this duplex to keep an eye on them. Once spring arrives, everyone you know will want to enjoy cocktails in the fresh air, or if you want to be more creative with the outdoor space, take a cue from the neighbors. A glimpse of the master bedroom — with a its own terrace right off it — is below.

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A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

“Added Life, Costs on West 29th Street”
Wall Street Journal
The WSJ included Parul Brahmbhatt’s quirky listing at 120 West 29th Street (right) in its look at how the boutique Ace Hotel has transformed the neighborhood now being referred to as NoMad. We took a closer look at the topic last week.

“Manhattan Sales and Rental Projects Hitting the Market in 2012″
Curbed
The 54-unit Walker Tower, an ultra-luxury Art Deco condo conversion being brought to the market in the spring, is highlighted in Curbed’s map of new developments to watch in 2012.

“Development updates”
The Real Deal
The Real Deal reported that just two apartments remain available at 83 Franklin, the new Tribeca luxury rental building that starred on an episode of “Selling New York” last month. Apartments in the building have rented for up to $22,500 a month.