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4 Open Houses You Have To See This Weekend

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our top open houses this weekend. 

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Upper East Side

WHERE:  1 Gracie Square, 8W

SIZE: 3 Beds | 2 Baths

COST: $2,995,000

WHEN: December 22nd, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

About: A rare opportunity to own a dramatic prized corner unit located in this coveted Rosario Candela designed Pre-war residence. Built in 1929, this intimate, full service Pre-war offers truly beautiful living, with a full-time doorman and live-in resident manager. No detail has been spared in this residence, which features high ceilings, an abundance of original prewar architectural details, a wood burning fireplace, herringbone floors, and central and through-the-wall air conditioning. Situated right across from Carl Schurz Park, this home offers spectacular river views from nearly every room.

Off of a semi-private elevator landing, one arrives into a light-filled living room with incredible sweeping views of the River. The crisp eat-in kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances is a chef's dream, measuring 23'3" long and featuring four south-facing windows. Off of the kitchen you will find a perfectly placed laundry room with a vented washer/dryer and sink. Skim coated walls, herringbone floors, real wood burning fireplace, Central A/C, a built in sound system and separate laundry room.One makes their way down a separate bedroom hallway to be greeting by the Master Bedroom, featuring stunning park and river views. The master suite is completed by three oversized closets and a lavish en-suite windowed bathroom finished in Carrara marble. Further, one is greeted by an additional two bedroom suites, as well as an additional bathroom flanked with Cararra marble. 1 Gracie Square is one of the Upper East Side's most sought after full service cooperatives and close to many of New York's best private schools. The building allows 50% financing, there is a 3% flip tax and a storage bin transfers with the sale. Monthly Maintenance: $7,378.

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Park Slope

WHERE: 9 Prospect Park West, 4B

SIZE: 3 Bed | 2 Bath

COST: $2,900,000

WHEN: December 22nd, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

About:  Residence 4B at 9 Prospect Park West is the true definition of classic elegance meeting modern sophistication. Every aspect of this pre-war home was carefully thought through during its full-scale renovation. The apartment is dripping with exquisitely reimagined pre-war details; everything from herringbone floors to custom millwork throughout. Upon entering into your spacious foyer, you will also be met with a gracious and welcoming entry gallery with custom bookshelves and ample space for art.

Nestle up with a good book in your expansive living room which is complete with an impeccably maintained decorative fireplace. Appreciate the ease and versatility of the smartly designed grand scale dining room (or third bedroom). Additionally, there are two bedrooms located in the north west wing of the residence. Each bedroom has en-suite bathrooms perfectly outfitted with Calcatta Gold Marble, recessed shelving, Kohler toilets and excellent natural light.

9 Prospect Park West is located directly across the street from Prospect Park which was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux- both of whom also designed Central Park. 9 Prospect Park West is a white glove 24-hour doorman building with storage, bike storage and additional laundry facilities in the basement. The building is extremely financially stable and there no upcoming assessments. Appreciate all of the culture and vibrancy that North Slope has to offer right outside your front door - Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, the magnificent architecture of Grand Army Plaza, Saturday's Farmer Market, and the Brooklyn Museum. Additionally, there are notable fine dining just around the corner at the restaurants of Flatbush Avenue: Fausto, Sofreh, and the prominent restaurants of Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights: Olmsted, Faun, and many more. Conveniently located just a couple blocks away from a variety of transportation as well as several everyday conveniences along 7th Avenue. Sorry, no dogs allowed. This residence also has deeded storage that will transfer with the purchase.

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Upper East Side

WHERE: 115 East 90th Street, 8D

SIZE: 1 Beds | 1 Baths

COST: $579,000

WHEN: By Appointment Only

About: Enter through a formal foyer equipped with a coat closet. As you continue into a spacious living/dining room you are immediately greeted with incredible light and open views. On one side of the living space is a generously proportioned, windowed kitchen - very rare for an apartment of this size. The kitchen also features a pantry closet. On the opposite side of the living space is the master bedroom and windowed bathroom. The layout offers a very nice separation of spaces with excellent exposures from every room! Prewar details include hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, oversized windows, moldings and beamed ceilings. Storage unit included. Flip tax of $5.96 per share. New elevator coming soon.

115 East 90th Street is a prewar cooperative located on a beautiful tree-lined block between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Built in 1923. The building features a full time doorman, laundry room, storage and bike storage. Up to 70% financing permitted. Pets allowed.

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Lower East Side

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WHERE: 242 Broome St. 12B

SIZE: 3 Beds | 3.5 Baths

COST: $3,250,000

WHEN: By appointment only

About: 242 Broome represents a rare opportunity for anyone seeking a modern home in the Lower East Side, one of New York's most storied neighborhoods. Designed by next-generation firm SHoP Architects, the building's champagne-colored faade softly reflects the surrounding buildings, while capturing an ever-changing dance between past and future. Utilizing a sophisticated mix of materials – slab marble, blackened steel, and warm woods – the artistic, custom-designed interiors by DXA Studio exude calm and comfort.


This one-of-a-kind 1,683 SF, three-bedroom, three and a half bathroom residence features 10'1/2" ceilings and 7" wide-plank white oak floors throughout. The gracious, sun-soaked, open concept living and kitchen space embraces south and west exposures, and is complete with a dining area perfect for entertaining. The kitchen offers warm grey walnut cabinetry with a polished Calacatta marble countertop, backsplash, and kitchen island. Fully integrated, state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances include a stainless steel 36" five-burner gas cooktop, 30" electric oven, 30" speed oven, refrigerator, freezer, and wine refrigerator.

The master bedroom reveals an oversized walk-in closet and a luxurious en suite master bath with radiant heated flooring. Alanur honed marble floors and wet walls, Imperial Danby countertops, a custom walnut vanity, and a shower with thermostat and volume regulators are complemented by Duravit polished chrome fixtures. The secondary bedrooms also provide ample closet space and en-suite bathrooms with honed marble floors and tiled wet walls. Off the foyer, the stylish powder room has honed marble floors and a floor-to-ceiling surface mounted mirror, with a Corian vanity and sink.

242 Broome Street is Site 1 of the new and highly anticipated Essex Crossing Development, spanning over 9 buildings. Within the project is the new home of the 75 year-old Essex Street Market and new Regal Essex Crossing Cinema, both which opened in May 2019, amongst other commercial amenities including The International Center of Photography, Trader Joes, and The Market Line (opening Fall 2019). Once The Market Line is complete, it will be New York City's largest indoor market featuring over 150 food vendors, shops, and galleries. All of this alongside convenient transportation access makes your residence at 242 Broome that much more special.

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