The New York Observer

CORE has a listing for five-bed, five-bath, 5,100-square-foot condo, with luxurious accents of a very certain taste, that looms above downtown Brooklyn from a decidedly un-luxurious location.

But if you love the idea of living in downtown Brooklyn while peering down on it imperiously from above, but don’t like a lot of tempered glass in your interior design or living at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge, we’ve got some bad news… Read More

While The Observer isn’t sure that in this “Age of After-Madoff” there are many Upper East Side doyennes looking for a new spot to host their fellow Laura Ashley-lovin, Talbots-wearin,’ gin-sippin,’ ladies who lunch, Douglas Elliman is apparently much more confident than us, and to prove it they’re asking for $10 million from one of them who might have eyes for the classic beauty of a Yorktown townhouse.

Especially a lady with an elevator fetish… Read More

Listen, there are apartments at Dumbo”s 1 Main Street that aren’t dominated by an enormous clock window on one entire wall.

O.K.?

In fact, take a look at this one  you clock snob… Read More

The Observer respects honesty, so there will be no judgement rendered on those readers who find this Halstead listing for a $6.35 million, three-bed, four-bath condo appealing. Read More

It seems that there’s room at the inn for a lucky buyer interested in living right on the corner of Prospect Park.

Especially if that buyer is looking for room at an inn that looks like a spaceship just landed on the art deco and natural scenery that is Grand Army Plaza. Read More

‘Cuz Apthorp House Porn don’t stop…

Well, we got a bit carried away at the end there, but the point remains the same: any chance to get a look inside this legendary UWS fortress of luxury is worth the time spent. Read More

While Ninth Avenue and 26th Street might not be the first spot that jumps out at you when deciding on a perfect location to bask in the beautiful light of New York City, this four-bedroom, 4,624-square-foot, $8.85 million duplex penthouse might make you rethink your feelings on this particular corner. Read More

This townhouse has an asking price of $6.3 million, which Corcoran seems to believe is well worth the three-unit (owner duplex), central Chelsea property that isn’t what it seems from the outside.

While the townhouse itself appears to be a classic Greek Revival-style brownstone on the outside, the current owners have clearly chosen the bright-white modern look that characterizes contemporary luxury, replete with flat-screen TVs of various sizes and dark-stained wood entryways. Read More

According to the listing maintained (quite proprietorially, it seems) by Corcoran SVP Elaine Stimmel, this Georgica Road six-bedroom, 6.5-bath has been put on the market by “a successful duo in the world of interior design.”

And while the photos clearly show a home that is a “feast for the eyes,” indeed, The Observer has to wonder if this listing isn’t also a bit of an HGTV-style decorating challenge for any potential buyer. A challenge which would cost that new owner $5 million for the privilege (we’ll round up $5K on the asking price to make it a cool $5 million). Read More

This “brand-new, renovated” townhouse is the picture of modern elegance and refinement, perfect for hosting afternoon tea parties and evening cocktail hours. If you’re longing for Park Avenue posh but would rather call the Upper West Side home, you might want to take a look to see if this place strikes your fancy.

The house has five bedrooms (at least that’s what we can gather from the listing description; it doesn’t state the count explicitly) but square footage is not disclosed. The place also has a garden, a basement with storage space and a wet bar. And although it doesn’t have a Central Park West address, it is near the park. Read More