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Some of New York real estate’s finest joined The Observer last night to celebrate our 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real Estate list. The party, at the Harmonie Club on East 60th Street, attracted one half of our No. 1 pick—Jody Durst—whose “better half” (as Mr. Durst insisted of his cousin Douglas) could not make it.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman spoke to the 200 assembled guests.

Optimism was plentiful last night, as partygoers discussed real estate’s comeback with us—many insisting that the dark days are over and the market is looking up.

Stay tuned for more coverage in next week’s Commercial Observer.