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If you build it, they will come. And by “it,” we of course mean a penthouse with a steel slide connecting its two luxurious levels, and by “they,” New York City’s real estate media. CORE’s “Slide Penthouse” listing at the East Village’s A Building is receiving another wave of press, including AOL’s House of the Day and a profile with some great photos in the New York Daily News. But the coolest mention might just be from Curbed videographer David Sherwin, who stopped by the $3.99 million, 2,400-square-foot penthouse to capture the slide in action. His video can be seen on Curbed and directly above, and for more on the penthouse, check out the Elizabeth Kee and Lindsee Silverstein listing.

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

“Not Far from Pratt, Renovated Rental Asks $4,300/Month”
Curbed
CORE’s Win Brown and Doug Bowen are listing for rent a beautifully renovated duplex apartment in an Italianate row house dating back to the 1850s (above), located in a newly designated historic district in Brooklyn. Writes Curbed about the property, “The quality of the renovation, a gracious floor plan, and a private office add to the desirability.”

“Score for Core: A BHS vice prez joins the firm”
The Real Deal
Jarrod Randolph’s move to CORE was covered by The Real Deal, which noted that his $15.8 million penthouse sale at the Lucida last year was the highest price per square foot paid in the well-known Upper East Side building at that time. For our interview with Jarrod, click here.

“Selling New York S5E8: Chilly Reception & Hot Houses”
Curbed
Still hungry for information about last week’s episode of “Selling New York” after reading our recap? Curbed has an entertaining summary, featuring quite the photo of our Tom Positilio.

With 5 seasons (and counting!) of “Selling New York” under our belts, CORE agents are no strangers to the television spotlight. So, when HGTV, the network behind “SNY,” approached CORE’s Adrian Noriega about film one of his listings for a brand-new series, it was a no-brainer. And how’s this for a unique idea: Heard of man caves? Well, this new show is all about mom caves. HGTV’s “Mom Caves” stars designer Matt Muenster and Beth Stern (aka Mrs. Howard Stern) as they team up to create incredible spaces specifically for moms. As the show’s website says, “We’ll design and build the ultimate space for Mom, a place where she can kick back and relax with her friends or family and do what she likes to do best.”

Producers have been on the hunt for creative inspiration for “Mom Caves,” and the bright color-palette and sun-drenched rooms of Adrian’s listing at 15 West 20th Street fit the bill. Beth Stern was taken by the combination of reds, pinks, and oranges that the homeowner used in the apartment — a recent Wall Street Journal House of the Day — and felt that the décor would inspire her “moms.” To see this property, check it out here, and stay tuned for the upcoming episode on HGTV!

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

“Dial C for Condos”
New York Times
CORE’s Walker Tower project, the conversion of a classic pre-war Art Deco telephone building into 53 luxurious residences, made a splashy debut in the New York Times over the weekend. The paper wrote: “The developers say they are sparing no expense in the furnishings and finishes. The 12- to 15-foot-high ceilings will be coffered. Radiant heat will course through French-oak herringbone floors.” Curbed and the New York Observer also weighed in on the initial Walker Tower details, and The Real Deal added that CORE’s Emily Beare and Vickey Barron will head up the sales team.

“Stalled LIC condo set to hit market in April”
The Real Deal
Walker Tower wasn’t CORE’s only big reveal last week. Long Island City’s One Murray Park was also unveiled on the CORE Blog, and The Real Deal spoke with CORE’s Doron Zwickel about the launch of sales. Curbed also shared the initial details about the project, which is the first new LIC development in over a year.

“House of the Day”
Wall Street Journal
Adrian Noriega’s colorful loft listing at 15 West 20th Street was spotlighted by the Wall Street Journal, which explains that the design is inspired by an Indian color palette. Click through for an excellent slideshow.

JDS Development's Michael Stern and CORE CEO Shaun Osher in a Walker Tower penthouse. Photo by Fred R. Conrad/New York Times.

We’ve received an incredible amount of interest in Walker Tower ever since we pulled back the curtain on this beautiful pre-war building last November. Today we can finally say more. As the New York Times reports in its Sunday edition — the story is online right now — the ultra-luxury condominium conversion of this Ralph Walker-designed Art Deco skyscraper in downtown Manhattan will soon be hitting the market through CORE at prices of around $3,000 per square foot, with penthouses approaching up to $10,000 per square foot. The average size of these massive homes, there are 53 in total, will be approximately 3,000 square feet. The building, located at 212 West 18th Street in Chelsea, is being developed by JDS Development and Property Markets Group, and the process of turning a 1929 telephone building into a 21st century residential icon is intricate and complicated. The Times‘ C.J. Hughes touches on the transformation:

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

“Gilt by Association”
New York Times
CORE Managing Director Tom Postilio spoke to the Times about creative marketing events used to sell real estate. Said Postilio: “We have to be very creative these days to showcase properties and cross-brand, and to think of any outside-the-box ways to bring traffic and attention to properties.”

“Dream Homes”
New York Post
Speaking of Tom, his new penthouse listing at 211 East 51st Street (right), which he launched with a V.I.P. party co-sponsored by Manhattan magazine, was featured in the Post’s Dream Homes column.

“A Duplex With Slide Lists in New York for Nearly $4 Million”
Wall Street Journal
A penthouse so nice, we had to mention it twice. As covered last week, the Wall Street Journal got the scoop on Elizabeth Kee’s and Lindsee Silverstein’s new East Village penthouse listing, which features a steel slide connecting the upper and lower levels. The apartment was also featured on Gothamist and Curbed.

“Inside Chelsea’s most stylish new building”
New York Daily News
Chelsea’s most stylish new building is 305W16, one of CORE’s new developments in the neighborhood, the Daily News wrote. It was a big week for the building, which also hit the 75% sold mark and unveiled a new model apartment. Curbed had the first photos of the latter.

“Small Screen Announcements”
Curbed
A quick note from our friends at Curbed: There will be more “Selling New York,” starring the agents of CORE, coming viewers’ way in the near future.

What is Chelsea’s most stylish new building? According to the New York Daily News, it’s 305W16, the art-infused residential building at Eighth Avenue and 16th Street where CORE is the exclusive sales and marketing firm. The paper’s full-page story today sings the praises of 305W16, and not without reason. As reported by Curbed earlier this week, the 53-unit building has reached the 75% in contract and sold mark, a great achievement in what is typically a slow season for real estate. Curbed also has the first photos of the latest model apartment at 305W16 (one of which can be seen above), a two-bedroom/two-bathroom unit on the second floor with a lovely private terrace priced at $1.35 million.

The building has seen brisk sales activity in February, and now that the press is taking notice, we asked CORE’s Maggie Kent what all the fuss is about. Here’s what she told us:

Traffic to the building has really been excellent lately, and for most people these are their return visits. Inventory in Manhattan is low and buyers recognize that this is a great value, and with only a handful of apartments left, people who want to be in the building are making their moves. They’re responding to the product, the location, and the fact that it’s new. And with the weather this winter being on our side, the rooftop is getting a huge response, and the apartments with private outdoor space are seeing a lot of interest.

Plus, as the Daily News noted, “It doesn’t hurt to be a few feet from the Google building.” For a current list of availability in the building, click here.

The excitement a poker player feels when he’s about to reveal a royal flush? That’s the same anticipation we’ve felt while waiting for the Wall Street Journal to share the news about CORE’s latest high-profile listing: A duplex penthouse in the East Village’s premiere new development, the A Building, owned by poker ace Phil Galfond. There are many details that make this penthouse a stunner, but let’s start with the most eye-popping one: The sculptural steel slide that connects the two floors. This unique architectural detail was added when Galfond combined a pair of deuces (two two-bedroom units, that is) into what is now a 2,500-square-foot home accessed via private key-locked elevator. There’s also a custom Italian-made Rintal staircase for a more traditional path between the upper and lower levels.

The $3.99 million condo, with two bedrooms (convertible to four) and four bathrooms, also features an 18-foot atrium, two glass-walled terraces, a media/game room and a private roof deck. The A Building is a full service luxury condominium with a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a rooftop sundeck with swimming pool and cabanas, a courtyard garden and a full fitness center. Check out the listing from CORE’s Lindsee Silverstein and Elizabeth Kee for more amazing photos, including the glass billiards table. For another glimpse of the slide that has everyone talking, see below.

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

“Scene”
Manhattan
The unveiling of the amazing duplex penthouse at 211 East 51st Street, listed by CORE’s Tom Postilio, made the Scene society pages of Manhattan. Check out the slideshow for great shots of the apartments, as well as the crowd that turned up to see the place. At right, CORE founder Shaun Osher and Postilio, courtesy of Jeff Fried Photography.

“CurbedWire”
Curbed
Wrote Curbed about CORE’s joining the rapidly growing social bookmarking site Pinterest: “Notable because this is the first brokerage we’ve seen with its own Pinterest page, and because there’s a section for Selling New York fans.” You can find and follow us on Pinterest by clicking right here.

“Haute Event: Love & Real Estate”
Haute Living
Vickey Barron’s and matchmaker Samantha Daniels’s Love & Real Estate party, which aimed to add a little romance to the world of real estate, was featured as a Haute Event.

It’s been a hot winter for The Cammeyer, the beautiful loft building at 650 Sixth Avenue in Chelsea’s historic Ladies’ Mile District that is one of CORE’s top new developments. Built in 1892 and once home to the world’s largest shoe store, the 67-condominium project is now 80% sold, the CORE Blog can reveal. While sales continue at a brisk pace in the building, The Cammeyer is also getting attention for making a grand entrance–literally. Interior Design magazine has an interesting story about the evolution of lobby design in Manhattan real estate. “The boutique lobby, a new subspecies, has invaded,” ID writes, and The Cammeyer, with a lobby designed by architect Eran Chen of ODA, is spotlighted. Check out Chen’s explanation for the lobby’s look: (more…)