Where: 353 Central Park West, 15FL
Size: 4-bedrooms, 4-bathrooms
Asking: $7,750,000
Listed by: Shaun Osher and Emily Beare

This newly-listed property on the Upper West Side is perfect for anyone who appreciates entertaining, architectural detail and breathtaking views. Designed and beautifully renovated by world-renowned architect Ismael Leyva, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home boasts one-of-a-kind luxury. At 2,733-square feet, this full-floor home offers an open, flexible floor plan complete with a private elevator, Onyx wood burning fireplace, LED lighting, and balconies overlooking Central Park. Featured on The Real Deal, this home also has an integrated stereo and entertainment system, as well as modern architectural details that blend seamlessly with the state-of-the-art conveniences in the Italian lacquer kitchen. The intimate and unique condominium also offers a full-time doorman/concierge, spectacular gym and spectacular rooftop terrace with 360-degree views.

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

On the Market
The New York Times
Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon’s listing at 100 West 58th is highlighted in the latest “On the Market” feature.

Cornering the Middle
The Real Deal
In this year’s rankings of New York City’s most influential real estate firms, CORE has been named the “Number 1 Mid-Size Real Estate Firm” in Manhattan. The new ranking signals CORE’s substantial increase in the value of is current listings.

Executive Travel Luxury Report
Executive Travel
In the latest edition of Executive Travel, Emily Beare is interviewed.  As the market for luxury real estate continues to evolve, Emily discusses this sophisticated buyer’s market.

As the real estate market continues to feel the squeeze of low inventory, listings in New York City are becoming few and far between.  Today’s “Three of a Kind” features 2-bedroom homes under $2 million, highlighting a few CORE gems still available in today’s search for quality properties.

Where: 240 West 23rd Street, 3B/4B
Asking: $1,495,000
Listed by: Maggie Kent

This serene 2-bedroom loft duplex is located in the heart of Chelsea. The home boasts balconies on each level, high ceilings, hard wood floors and ample storage. The two levels are connected by a wide, meticulously designed wood and metal staircase.  Equipped with gorgeous wooden and modern finishes throughout, the lower level features an entrance foyer, a beautiful chef’s kitchen, including Poggenpohl kitchen cabinets, a Subzero refrigerator, a Viking gas range and a Miele dishwasher. The second level has the master bedroom with a balcony, a wall of custom built-ins and an interior room with a closet currently used as a guest bedroom. (more…)

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

House of the Day: 7 Bond Street, PHAB
Wall Street Journal
Michael Graves’ stunning listing at 7 Bond Street was showcased in “House of the Day.”  Featuring stunning views of downtown Manhattan, an open, modern floorplan and a well-suited rooftop terrace, this home represents the epitome of luxury living in Noho.

Nate Berkus’ Greenwich Village Apartment For Sale
Forbes
Emily Beare and Christian Rogers’ listing at 32 Downing Street was featured in Forbes as well as several other media outlets last week.  The one-bedroom West Village home was recently placed on the market by noted interior designer, Nate Berkus.

Dream Homes: 15 Union Square West, 5DE
The New York Post
Vickey Barron, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Ralph Modica’s listing at 15 Union Square West continues to gain exposure, as it is featured in the latest installment of “Dream Homes.”

Despite being on the market only a few days, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding Emily Beare and Christian Rogers’ listing at 32 Downing Street. As of last week, unit 4D was placed on the market by owner and interior designer Nate Berkus. The listing, already making headlines in The Huffington Post, Forbes, AOL.com and other media outlets, is currently listed at $699,000. Featured in Oprah at Home magazine, Nate Berkus personally designed and thoroughly renovated this one-bedroom home, which is located in the West Village. This home features a renovated kitchen with new appliances, a pristine new bath with Carrera marble floors and gleaming white subway tile, vintage hardware throughout, custom wire-glass doors which separate the bedroom from the living room, custom closets and painted wood flooring throughout.

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

Worth It! Innovative App Lures Buyers to Tribeca Luxury Condo
New York Daily News
93 Worth’s interactive app was featured on the cover of the Daily News’ real estate section.  With the use of Aurasma, the app showcases unique features that allow users to experience the history and amenities of the new development.  Shaun Osher sits with Daily News real estate Editor Jason Sheftell to discuss the innovative digital marketing campaign.

Living Large
CBS 2
Tony Sargent and Emily Beare take us on a tour of their $5.4 million exclusive, duplex penthouse at 39 Fifth Avenue.  CBS’ Emily Smith follows them throughout the home, complete with intricate finishes and features, including hand-painted wallpaper and walls.

Unique Homes
CNN
At 105 Chestnut Ridge Road, Michael Graves’ $17.5 million dollar listing is showcased in CNN Money’s “Unique Homes” feature.  A truly one-of-a-kind listing, this mansion is most noted for its grand entry and in-ground swimming pool in the home’s living room.

Last night, viewers of CBS’ evening news were invited inside Tony Sargent and Emily Beare’s exclusive duplex penthouse at the Emery Roth-designed co-op, 39 Fifth Avenue. Located in Manhattan’s Gold Coast, which is known for classic townhouses and high profile co-op buildings, this unique property features hand-painted walls made to resemble limestone, stunning wood-burning fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom, as well as hand-painted French wallpaper in the formal dining room. Watch CBS’ Living Large host, Emily Smith, tour this $5.4M masterpiece in the video below.

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

Condo Project Makes Splash After 25 Years
The Wall Street Journal
Reba Miller is interviewed on re-launching sales at Morgan Court after units were renovated. The building, once made famous in the 1993 film “Sliver,” is now undergoing renovations and generating interest in the New York City real estate market.

Living Large
CBS 2
Emily Beare takes viewers on a tour of a stunning property at 407 East 75th Street.

New York City is Expensive – But Not That Expensive Compared to Monaco, Hong Kong, and Five Other Cities
New York Daily News
Jarrod Randolph comments on the buying power in New York’s high-end real estate market.  According to experts, “New York’s relative affordability for the global elite is a cyclical thing.”

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.

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

House of the Day
Wall Street Journal

Emily Beare and Tony Sargent’s stunning penthouse in Greenwich Village is featured. This picturesque listing “calls to mind traditional Italian and Spanish architecture.”

CORE Names New Chelsea Sales Chief in Advance of UES Office Opening
The Real Deal

The exciting news of CORE’s new Director of Sales for the Chelsea office, Ryan Fitzpatrick, spread quickly. Ryan commented, “This position is a unique opportunity for me in that it marries my experience in real estate sales with my prior tenure in the corporate world overseeing a team in financial services.”

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