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

“Signs Are Up At 93 Worth”
Curbed
Lat fall it was revealed that the 13-story office building at 93 Worth Street in Tribeca would be converted to luxury condominiums, with CORE’s Doron Zwickel leading the sales and marketing efforts. Now Curbed has spotted some new signage at the site. We’ll have more on 93 Worth in the weeks ahead.

“Manhattan’s 15 Central Park West Fuels Ultra-Luxury Condo Surge”
Bloomberg
The listing of steel magnate Leroy Schecter’s two combined apartments at 15 Central Park West, which recently made headlines when CORE’s Emily Beare put it on the market, has attracted new attention to the famed building, Bloomberg reports: “Schecter’s apartment offers unobstructed views of Central Park to the east and the Hudson River to the west. The property is a combination of two units, one of which was rented by New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, that were purchased in 2008 for a total of $26 million, according to Emily Beare of CORE, the broker representing him. Schecter is renovating the space. ‘It’s almost like a work of art,’ Beare said. ‘It is an investment. You’re investing in one of the best properties in the world.”

“Walker Tower wows ‘em”
Real Estate Weekly
In a look at CORE’s ultra-luxury Walker Tower development in Chelsea, Real Estate Weekly gets an update on the building from co-developer Michael Stern of JDS Development: “‘The buyers are primarily New Yorkers, moving from uptown, Tribeca or SoHo,’ said Stern, adding that only one buyer so far is foreign. Though units at the building are unusually large, some buyers have opted to combine apartments.”

News of CORE Managing Director Emily Beare’s new listing at famed 15 Central Park West caused a major stir last week, and not just because of the headline-grabbing $95 million price tag affixed to the property. In a building filled with boldface names, the apartment itself–a combination of two large units on the 35th floor of the taller “Tower” building into one vast full-floor spread–has an interesting story of its own. (Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez even once lived in one of the apartments.) Many have wondered what the in-process renovation will lead to, and now we can finally share the answer. The listing is now online, and pictured above is the floor plan that will result once work is completed.

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Today the Wall Street Journal broke the news that steel magnate Leroy Schecter is combining his two 35th-floor apartments at 15 Central Park West — one of the most successful and famous residential buildings in New York City — and listing the massive spread for $95 million with CORE Managing Director Emily Beare. A sale could set a city record, topping another recent transaction at 15 CPW: former Citigroup head Sandy Weill’s $88 million sale of his 20th-floor penthouse in the building’s shorter, “House” building. Schecter’s “Tower” apartments are currently being renovated, and the Journal got a peek inside. The paper writes: “Now, rows of new aluminum studs demarcate a living room, study and dining room that will face Central Park. The master bedroom is designed so that the bed will also look out at the park. The large master bathroom will have an 8-by-8 window facing south.”

We’ll have more on this special home in the days ahead, but for now we thought we’d once again share CORE CEO Shaun Osher’s CORE Talks interview with architect Robert A.M. Stern, who designed the famed 15 Central Park West complex as well as CORE’s One Museum Mile project on the other side of the park, along Fifth Avenue. Stern discusses both buildings in the video above.

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

“Living Large: $7 Million Manhattan Penthouse In Full-Service Boutique Building”
CBS
CBS 2’s Emily Smith goes inside the stunning 3,000-square-foot Chelsea penthouse in the Emory condominium (watch the video above), designed by star designer and party planner Colin Cowie. The duplex apartment, with custom hidden storage compartments, a wet bar and a private outdoor rooftop entertaining space, is listed by Emily Beare.

“Big Deal: Shooting for the Moon”
New York Times
CORE CEO Shaun Osher commented extensively on the next wave of trophy properties to hit the market in Manhattan, saying, “What makes a trophy property is the fact that it really is an intangible, priceless object, like a piece of art. This part of the market is not a rational decision, it is an emotional one.” CORE’s brand new Walker Tower project, and its upcoming $50 million penthouse, is singled out as a new trophy residence for well-heeled buyers. The story was also covered by The Real Deal.

“Tapping the Last Central Park Addresses”
The Epoch Times
A story about development along the north side of Central Park highlights One Museum Mile as the latest luxury development to take advantage of the burgeoning neighborhood.

“Inside New Chelsea Luxury Conversion Walker Tower”
Curbed
An extensive photo gallery inside the brand new, fully furnished model residence at Walker Tower.

“Open House”
NBC/LXTV
Michael Graves’ 72 Reade Street condominium listing in TriBeCa was featured as the intro property on LXTV’s “Open House.”

Flatiron hasn’t lost steam since becoming the next hottest neighborhood in Manhattan. With a healthy supply of historic and lofty homes, there’s always something new to check in on. And speaking of, we thought we’d take a moment to see what fresh offerings are in and around Flatiron. Check out the diverse array below.

Where: 141 Fifth Avenue, 22
Size: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms
Asking: $1,795,000
Listed by: Emily Beare & Elizabeth Beare

One of the most handsome apartments we’ve seen hit the market in a while, this condominium in the restored Beaux Arts beauty at 141 Fifth Avenue offers great design, high-end finishes and ceilings that top 10′, a rarity in pre-war buildings of this era. The 1,203 square feet are smartly laid out with custom details, like an English-style kitchen and mosaic tiling in the bathrooms. When looking through the listing photos, just remember, the adorable dog does not come with the apartment.

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Our foray into Midtown yesterday got us thinking more about the neighborhood and its conveniences — like being walking distance from Central Park, the Theater District and the city’s best shopping, as well as the quick access to nearly every other desirable neighborhood in Manhattan. With that in mind, let’s highlight some of our other favorite listings in the area.

Where: 1600 Broadway, 17-D
Size: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
Asking: $985,000
Listed by: Emily Beare and Elizabeth Beare

Imagine the buzz and excitement of Times Square being right at your doorstep. Rising 17 stories above the din of Crossroads of the World, this one-bedroom oasis with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony is perfect for those who want to be immersed in the sights and sounds of New York City. Best of all, the full-service building sports a number of luxury amenities, like a lounge/bar area, landscaped outdoor space, state-of-the-art gym and putting green. Just remember, live here and you’re going to be getting a lot of phone calls from friends and family around New Year’s Eve time.

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

“Dream Homes”
New York Post
The High Line home at 520 West 19th Street listed by Emily Beare and David Beare for $6.875 million (above) was a “Dream Home” last week. The New York Post wrote, “Ideal for entertaining, this 3,353-square-foot, four-bedroom condo in a full-service boutique building on Architect’s Row (that’d be West 19th Street) serves up stellar views of the Hudson River, the High Line and the Manhattan skyline.”

“Condo Boards Take a Stand on Delinquencies”
New York Times
Elizabeth Kee commented on how co-ops and condos handle residents who are behind on their maintenance fees in the Real Estate section cover story in the New York Times over the weekend.

“One Rincon brings in reality TV stars to push penthouses”
San Francisco Business Times
Maggie Kent’s appearance in San Francisco to discuss her career and starring role on “Selling New York,” covered last week on the CORE Blog, also included a visit to a new luxury development.

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

“Market Ready”
New York Times
CORE managing director Emily Beare offered advice to homesellers on the best way to deal with windows that open onto an air shaft. “You want the focus to be completely away from that view,” said Beare. Read on for her thoughts on how to shift that focus.

“Lady Gaga’s fave designer sells Chelsea pad”
The Real Deal
French fashion designer Thierry Mugler’s Chelsea loft was sold to a buyer represented by CORE’s Adrian Noriega, The Real Deal reported. The 4,100-square-foot duplex at 245 Seventh Avenue sold for $7.89 million. Mugler is best known as Lady Gaga’s favorite designer.

“Just sold!”
New York Post
The $1.399 million sale of a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at One Museum Mile was featured.