real estate feature stories
How to Pick an Agent
In an eBay age, when almost everything seems to be sold on the Internet, there are new ways to make your choice.
Breaking the Bubble
For months, economists and housing experts have been dissecting housing reports, searching for signs of a slow down in the torrid real estate market. Now it appears that the five-year fever has broken.
Outdoor Escapes
When summer comes to the city, many Manhattanites head for the great outdoors. But if you?re one of the lucky few, a parcel of the great outdoors is attached to your apartment ? in the shape of a terrace.
The Age of Amenitization
In an ?age of amenitization,? these are the amenities that matter most to luxury apartment renters, according to the Gotham Organization, an upscale New York developer and high-rise owner.
Beating the Board
If you?ve ever looked for a co-op in New York, you?ve undoubtedly heard tales like this one: After being kept in limbo for weeks, your?re rejected by the co-op board ? without any explanation.
Class Action
Making sure your kids get a good education in Manhattan is no easy task?but how many parents know that the public schools within Community School District 2 are not only considered top-notch by public school experts, but they are nationally recognized models of urban education?
The Price Is Right: Posh Pads for Under $500K
There seems to be no end in sight for developers finding buyers
who can pony up for their premium-priced units -- particularly when they come with an impressive list of not-found-anywhere-else amenities, be it cabana-filled rooftops or resident sommeliers.
Totally Cool Kitchens
Nowadays, smart developers are serving up urban "cook and chat" kitchens designed not just for gourmet cooks but for those who love to prepare their repasts as their nearest and dearest peek in on the action.
Top Ten: The Best for 2006
From rooftop cabanas to screening rooms, here are the best new amenities in city apartments.
Keeping Those Deliveries Cold...
...and Getting Your Car in an Instant
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Real Estate in New York City
Korman Communities
Multiple locations
877-567-6263
www.kormancommunities.com
Elegantly furnished apartments in prime locations, with four-star-hotel-quality services and resort-style amenities  Description
Recent Sales: East Village
172 East 4th Street
Sold for/asking price: $1.05M. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1,200-square-foot co-op (Ageloff Tower); corner unit on the top floor, 10 large windows, Empire State Building and partial river views, entry foyer, two walk-in closets that lead to oversized living room, high-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors with inlaid details, eat-in kitchen with two entrances, California closets; pre-war Art Deco building has roof deck. Seven weeks on the market. Danny Davis, Citi Habitats, 212-253-2525.
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Recent Sales: Gramercy
301 East 22nd Street 11A
242 East 25th Street
Sold for: $490,000; asking price: $520,000. Bright and quiet apartment has open north and western city views, completely renovated kitchen and bath with lots of closet space. Building has 24-hour doorman, elevator, live-in super, and roof deck. Six weeks on market. Shai Shustik, Manhattan Residential Inc., 212-213-3277.
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Recent Sales: Murray Hill
630 First Avenue
Sold for/asking price: $965,000. 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,000-square-foot condo (Manhattan Place); convertible 2-bedroom apartment, newly renovated kitchen, views of city and Empire State Building, south and west exposures, great light; building has impeccable service, health club, pool, garage, play room, dry cleaning, deli. Three months on the market. Joshua Lipman, Citi Habitats,
212-253-2525.
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Recent Sales: Tribeca
48 Laight Street
Sold for/asking price: $2.195M. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,750-square-foot loft condo; 12-foot vaulted ceilings, west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, oak flooring throughout, private terrace, open kitchen with imported Brazilian granite countertops, Viking six-burner gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, custom cabinetry. Bathroom boasts Calcutta marble double sink, glass shower, contemporary black lighting, glass tile, Zuma tub. 10 months on the market. Tracie Hamersley, Citi Habitats, 212-260-9720.
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Recent Sales: Upper East Side
200 East 69th Street
404 East 76th Street
403 East 62nd Street
Sold for: $2.275M; asking price: $2.42M. 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 1,401-square-foot condo; corner unit has spacious living room, two balconies, large master bedroom with two walk-in closets, washer and dryer, view of Central Park, oversized marble bath; 24-hour doorman building with concierge has health club, sundeck. Three months on the market. Eleni Metaxa, Citi Habitats, 212-400-2400.
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The Marmara Manhattan
301 E. 94th St.
212-427-3100
www.marmaramanhattan.com
Extended-stay apartments featuring old-world hospitality, modern amenities, and a cosmopolitan location Description
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