36 West 96th Street, 3/4 - Upper West Side, New York

Less than half a block from Central Park and the B/C trains, this gracious, floor-through 2-bedroom apartment will charm you with its decorative fireplaces, towering 11-foot ceilings and soothing exposed-brick walls! Apartment 3/4 offers all the comforts of a real home, including your own laundry room (originally a second full bath), which has the potential to be converted back to a full bath or reconfigured to have both laundry and a half-bath. Other features include multiple deep closets, a generously sized dining alcove, and an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances - including dishwasher - and a large breakfast bar that's perfect for lingering over a cup of coffee or glass of wine as you gaze out the living room's three massive windows. You'll also find a cleverly tucked-away office nook, and even a bonus sleeping or storage loft. 36 W. 96th Street is pet-friendly and features an intimate roof deck perfect for enjoying a dinner, brunch or drinks with friends. Contact us today for a private viewing!

For a private showing, please email: nporter@elliman.com

http://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/36-west-96-street-3-4-manhattan-ttyddrp

301 West 110th Street, 7N - Upper West Side, New York

 $1,200,000

Open House Details

• Sunday, January 25^th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

It's here! The rarely available N line at Towers on the Park, featuring 3 true bedrooms and 2 full baths, all in a well-run doorman condo building right across the street from Central Park and directly in front of the B/C subway entrance. Enjoy bright blue skies and northern exposures from the 7th floor, in this sprawling residence that features many deep closets, an updated kitchen that passes from the entry foyer through to the dining nook, oak floors and skim-coated ceilings. With some of the lowest carrying costs in the area, Towers on the Park is not only charming and convenient, but also a great investment in an established neighborhood! This cat-friendly building offers live-in super, central laundry, bike room, private storage, community room and a common courtyard - all within shouting distance of Columbia University, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, popular dining destinations that include 5 & Diamond, Bier, Jado Sushi and neighborhood favorites such as 67 Orange Street, Harlem Tavern and Minton's Playhouse.

http://paulzweben.elliman.com/new-york-city/301-west-110th-street-7n-manhattan-qxgzyqp

For a private showing, please email nporter@elliman.com

251 West 95th Street, 5N - Upper West Side, New York

Welcome home!

Open House Details

• Sunday, January 18^th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

This stunning, spacious and bright, 6-room residence (originally 7 rooms) combines the elegance of pre-war details with the comfort of a luxurious and impeccable, modern renovation. The large, eat-in windowed kitchen features a cozy built-in banquette breakfast area, Caesar-stone counters, professional grade stainless steel appliances, including a 5-burner Miele oven and range, Miele convection oven and dishwasher.

Upon entering, the sophisticated layout flows beautifully from its long, lovely foyer hallway into the expansive living and dining areas. This great room boasts huge east-facing Skyline "tilt & turn" picture windows and window seats, creating a light and airy, yet quiet and peaceful oasis in the midst of it all. The living room also features beautifully appointed built-ins, which include bookshelves and an entertainment center. Gorgeous hardwood floors grace the expanse of the entire apartment, and a "secret" office nook is perched, just off the kitchen, in addition to a conveniently tucked-away Miele washer and dryer. A walk-in closet and en suite windowed, serene spa-like bathroom, with oversized bath tub, Toto toilet, deep ceramic sink and top of the line fixtures, compliment the soothingly quiet master bedroom. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms offer plenty of living and closet space and share a second full bathroom just off the hallway. 251 West 95th Street is a meticulously maintained, cozy co-op building, just moments away from Riverside Park and public transportation, boasting a gorgeous, restored marble lobby, bike room and private storage. Pets are allowed with board approval. This is a non-smoking building.

http://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/251-west-95-street-5n-manhattan-zkxdycb

For a private showing, please contact pzweben@elliman.com

 119 West 71st Street, 2C - Upper West Side, New York

CHARMING PREWAR 2-BEDROOM IN PRIME UPPER WEST SIDE! Ideally located just minutes away from both Lincoln Center and Central Park, you will find this quiet, boutique coop home tucked away on a lovely tree-lined block. Enjoy entertaining in your expansive, double-width living and dining rooms with high ceilings and hardwood floors. The spacious, windowed galley kitchen boasts plentiful storage, crisp modern cabinetry, sleek granite countertops and even offers the possibility of opening the kitchen up to the living and dining room to appeal to a more modern sensibility. Both bedrooms feature charming picture frame moldings and the master includes jack and jill closets. 119 West 71st Street is beautifully-maintained Coop with excellent resident manager, personal storage and bike storage, and common laundry. Pets are welcome!

http://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/119-west-71-street-2c-manhattan-funikoq

For a private showing, please contact pzweben@elliman.com

186 Riverside Drive, 8A - Upper West Side, New York

Wanted: Tenant(s) for an enchanting 2BR/2BA residence at 186 Riverside Drive, a beautiful Emory Roth building perched at the entrance to Riverside Park at 91st Street.If you're looking for a temporary home in the heart of the Upper West Side, this sunny, spacious and tranquil home - available furnished or unfurnished - is it! Fully renovated from the heated stone bathroom floor tiles to the lighting recessed in its 10-foot ceilings, this eighth-floor apartment faces East, West and South, and has closets in every room - all of them professionally customized. A tranquil corner unit, apartment 8A is one of only two units on the eighth floor. Its eat-in kitchen - which features a Wolf range, Subzero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Asko washer/dryer - opens onto the sun-soaked, East-facing living room. The master bedroom is a delight with two exposures and en suite bathroom with spa-inspired stall shower, thunderous water pressure, and heated, steam-free mirror. 186 Riverside Drive has a bike room, central laundry, storage, and some of the nicest lobby attendants in the city. This is a coop sublease and requires board approval. Contact me today for a private showing.

http://paulzweben.elliman.com/new-york-city/186-riverside-drive-8a-manhattan-xwgrozw

For a private showing, please email Neil Porter- Nporter@elliman.com

Manhattan housing prices continued to rise, but the market remained challenged by the lack of inventory. Sales activity was high, but did not equal the record volume achieved last year. New development market share continued to expand with more new offerings coming online in 2015. The current market pace remains brisk with nearly half of all sales resulting in purchase prices that were at or above the asking price. Based on the strong finish for 2014, we are anticipating an active market going into 2015.

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•  645 West End Avenue, 5D - Upper West Side, New York
• First Open House-
• Sunday, June 29^th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 

PREWAR GRANDEUR!   Welcome to this special Classic Six at 645 West End Avenue, a striking, turn-of-the-century luxury Coop on a quiet stretch of West End Avenue between 91st and 92nd Street. This elegant home ushers you inside with a gracious entry foyer, high ceilings and spacious layout. The grandly proportioned formal dining room, featuring opulent original cherry wood paneling, decorative moldings and beamed ceilings, is the centerpiece of this home and an ideal spot for hosting formal dinner parties. Beautiful French doors open to the living room, a lovely setting for relaxing and entertaining. The home chef will enjoy a windowed eat-in kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances and plentiful cabinetry with the potential to be transformed into a contemporary, state-of-the-art chef's kitchen. Immediately off of the kitchen is the staff room, a flexible space currently used as both an office and laundry room with a Washer and Dryer. The two peaceful bedrooms are quietly removed from the home's common areas and offer sunny eastern views across West End Avenue. The master suite is a serene retreat with upgraded bath complete with subway tiling and a standing glass rain shower. The generous second bedroom enjoys exposures to the south and east and access to the second full bath.645 West End Avenue is a coveted full-service building with stunning roof garden and rooftop gym, all conveniently located near public transportation, fine dining, and all area amenities! Pets welcome!

12 West 96th Street, 7A - Upper West Side, New York

$2.595M 

GRAND CENTRAL PARK HOME! Gracious in size and character, this lovely 3-bedroom 2.5-bath, Classic 7 Home welcomes with charming prewar detailing throughout and sunny, open city views. An elegant entry foyer showcasing arched doorways and herringbone floors ushers you into the expansive, side-by-side living and dining rooms, ideal for entertaining and joined by beautiful French doors. With original moldings and high-beamed ceilings, the living and dining rooms along with two of the three bedrooms all face north onto 96th Street, enjoying bright, open views. The home chef will be inspired by the recently renovated kitchen with custom Brookhaven cabinets, natural quartzite countertops, imported porcelain tile flooring, and stainless steel GE Café appliances. A quiet home office off the kitchen features custom built-ins, a half bath, and externally vented washer and dryer. The generous bedrooms are secluded and removed from the home's common rooms, separated by a glass paned door for added privacy. Facing both north and east, the master suite even offers a view of Central Park! This serene space is enhanced by great closet space and ensuite bath with classic pedestal sink, standing shower, deep soaking tub, and subway tiling. The second shared bath has been updated with attractive deep soaking BainUlta tub, contemporary subway tiling, and marble floor. 12 West 96th Street is a beautifully maintained pet-friendly Coop with 24-hour elevator operator, live in super, playroom, central laundry, bike room and storage, located only seconds away from Whole Foods, public transportation, Central Park and all area amenities.

http://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/12-west-96-street-7a-manhattan-zwqxwzi

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bone in legs and thighs
• ½ bottle dry white wine
• 4 ounces balsamic vinegar
• 2 ounces chopped pitted Kalamata olives
• 1-2 tablespoons capers
• 2 sprigs chopped fresh rosemary
• Seas salt
• Cracked black pepper

Method

• Place legs and thighs in a casserole dish
• Place all other ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix together
• pour mixture from the bowl over the chicken
• cover with tin foil and place in the fridge for 8 hours- *You can do this in the morning, before you go to work.
• preheat oven to 425 and place the casserole dish, with foil in the oven.
• bake for 50 minutes.
• remove foil and increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees for 20 more minutes.

*serve the chicken with rice and a delicious sautéed green vegetable.

*a dry red wine from Abruzzo would be perfect with this!!!