This past Tuesday, CBS’ Living Large took viewers on a tour of Emily and Elizabeth Beare’s exclusive townhouse at 407 East 75th Street. The former carriage house features 8,475-square feet, making it the size of practically two townhouses. In addition to its grand size, the modernized home has two expansive terraces, two large kitchens, and state-of-the-art lighting, audio and security systems. Watch Emily Beare give CBS’ Emily Smith an exclusive tour of this $12.5M townhouse in the video below.

Daylight Savings is coming up this weekend which means we’re officially on the cusp of spring! We’re sure you’re just as ready for the weather to turn as we are, so to cheer on the season, here are three properties boasting outdoor space that get us dreaming about springtime in the City.

Where: 166 West 18th St, 2A
Asking: $2,195,000
Size: 2-bedrooms, 2.5-bathrooms
Listed by: Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare

166 West 18th Street boasts a massive “L” shaped southeastern terrace. A perfect home for entertaining, the open concept floor plan makes for the perfect party place – especially during the warmer months when you can open the doors off the living room and allow the fete to pour onto the terrace. With floor-to-ceiling windows, this unit is visually stunning from the inside out and is practically begging for a bar-be-que.

Where: 301 East 57th St, PHC
Asking: $4,495,000
Size: 5-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms
Listed by: Jeffrey Smith

This Midtown duplex penthouse boasts a massive, 1,400-square foot terrace on the home’s second level with three exposures and City views to the south, east and west. The outdoor space begs for a summertime soiree and even features a built-in brick bar-be-que. If all that outdoor space isn’t enough, there’s also a private terrace just off the master suite.

Where: 27 West 19th St, PH
Asking: $5,900,000
Size: 3-bedrooms, 2.5-bathrooms
Listed by: Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare

Perched atop the white-glove condominium, The Emory in Chelsea, this penthouse offers a private rooftop terrace with quintessential New York City views of the Empire State Building. With approximately 900-square feet of entertaining space, no detail of this party pad has been spared – it even features dumbwaiter service from the home’s first floor kitchen.

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

Dream Homes
New York Post

Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare’s stunning East 85^th Street listing is featured. In an area full of prewar co-ops this modern, full-service property is garnering attention. Space, modern amenities and premium finishes make this listings a true dream home.

Court Square in Queens has Become a Hot Market for Residential Development
New York Daily News

Pegged as one of New York City’s fastest growing neighborhoods, Court Square has seen an incredible boom of residential properties in the works and hitting the market. Doron Zwickel spoke to the rapid success of LIC’s One Murray Park.

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

Houses of the Week
New York Post

Located in the Flatiron District, one of NYC’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with African oak floors and lighting by Jonathan Adler was recently put on the market by CORE’s Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon. This apartment also features oversized windows, 11-foot ceilings and an open chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances.

Instaglam
Bungalux

Emily and Elizabeth Beare’s Upper East Side carriage house is the perfect property to drop the saying “if these walls could talk.” Bungalux Founder, Alex Brunkhorst, delves into the histories of this beautiful townhouse and more in this article. (more…)

In New York City real estate, a master bedroom’s size can make or break a deal. Below are three listings that embody the grandeur of a true master suite with sitting areas, walk-in closets, terraces and large, en suite bathrooms.

Where: 305 East 85th Street, 4A
Asking: $3,525,000
Size: 2,349-square feet
Listed by: Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare

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

What Kind of Fireplace Do You Get for $8.5 Million?
New York Magazine

With temperatures diving below freezing, New York Magazine took a moment to roundup some of the best fireplaces currently on the market in NYC. Emily and Elizabeth Beare’s Upper East Side townhouse exclusive at 407 East 75th Street made the cut for its modern, minimalistic fireplace.

Just Sold!
New York Post

Jarrod Guy Randolph’s recent penthouse sale at the Upper East Side’s Isis condominium was featured. Although the penthouse sold in what seems like no time at all, Jarrod completely changed the space by fully staging it in September. Check out his full, “before and after” staging post here. (more…)

With Thanksgiving a day away, a home with great entertaining features is increasingly valuable. Having a warm, comfortable and convenient place to gather and celebrate with those who matter most is something to truly be thankful for. Check out these three listings all with unique offerings making them party worthy.

Where: 27 West 19^th Street, PH
Asking: $6,850,000
Size: 3,000SF
Listed by: Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare

When it comes to being designed for entertaining, this listing is the ultimate. Spanning two floors of the Emory condominium, this Colin Cowie-designed penthouse is complete with every modern convenience imaginable. The sparkling open kitchen and dining room has two secret pocket doors that can close off the dining room for a truly intimate entertaining space.

Where: 365 West 20^th Street, 11C
Asking: $799,000
Listed by: Lawrence Treglia

The kitchen is the center of a home. This residence’s warm and inviting kitchen is sure to host many memorable dinner parties. The premium finishes and appliances will make cooking a breeze and the open layout and bar with seating make this a prime spot to relax and chat with guests.

Where: 66 Ninth Avenue, 4W
Asking: $3,750,000
Size: 1,735SF
Listed by: Tony Sargeant

This stunning and sleek loft manages to embody both an open and spacious environment while maintaining an intimate setting- a host’s dream. The expansive windows, which give incredible natural light and beautiful views, are the perfect backdrop for any party.  This home is sure to make your guests feel like they are in a private oasis above Manhattan. And preparation will be a snap in the spacious kitchen with plenty of counter space.

Great views are not always determined by how high in the sky you are–location plays a major part. Each neighborhood provides a different perspective on what makes New York City great, and sometimes things line up so that particular apartments reap the rewards. Here are some classic views currently on the market.

Where: 520 West 19th Street, #9CA
Size: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Asking: $6,875,000
Listed by: Emily Beare and David Beare

The Empire State Building, the Hudson River, Chelsea’s historic London Terrace towers and the newest New York City icon, the High Line park, are what you’ll find when looking out the windows of this Chelsea beauty, in an Annabelle Seldorf-designed building on the neighborhood’s “Architect’s Row.” Even traditionalists would appreciate the walls of windows that lead to views this good.

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

$1 million worth of staging at Joan Collins's Dorchester apartment

“Joan Collins’ midtown east apartment gets a makeover”
New York Daily News
Legendary actress (and diva) Joan Collins put her three-bedroom, three-bath apartment in the Dorchester at 110 East 57th Street on the market with CORE’s Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon, and the Daily News got a tour of the “Dynasty” star’s abode: “Postilio and Conlon, partners in work and life, saw an opportunity to restore Hollywood glamour that was diminished when Collins shipped many of her belongings to her homes around the world. They worked with interior designer John Lyle to put more than $1 million worth of rugs, chairs, art and other items to help the home show better.”

“On the Market”
New York Times
The Times‘ weekly look at new properties on the market includes a slideshow on 141 Fifth Avenue #22, listed by Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare, and a previous CORE Blog featured property. The Times writes: “This condo offers a mix of classic and contemporary styles; bathrooms have mosaic floors and Waterworks fixtures. The English-style custom kitchen has a marble counter, a six-burner Wolf range, a glass door Sub-Zero refrigerator and a Miele coffee system.”

“Beyond Walker Tower”
The Real Deal
The August issue of The Real Deal includes a profile on Walker Tower co-developer Michael Stern of JDS Development, and the magazine provides an update on Walker Tower’s strong sales to date: “Stern, now 33, is working with residential brokerage Core to sell the building’s 50 units, some of which have already traded for up to $3,400 per square foot, he said. Despite having just hit the market in June, the building is already more than 25 percent sold.”

Penthouses, perched atop their buildings and possessing the best views money can buy, are easily the most desired residences in Manhattan. They are the ultimate New York City real estate status symbol. Below, a look at three of our favorite penthouses on the market, in all different neighborhoods and price points.

Photos by Richard Caplan

Where: 166 West 18th Street, PH12
Size: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
Asking: $9,900,000
Listed by: Stuart Sussman

This Chelsea masterpiece takes up the entire 12th floor of the Yves building (our Chelsea office happens to be on the ground floor). Wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows and boasting every high-end finish one can imagine, this apartment hasn’t compromised a thing. The building is designed in such a way that the living room has three exposures, flooding the space with light and creating stunning views. And what’s a truly great penthouse without outdoor space? This one has a private terrace.

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