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An insiders look at all things Downtown and beyond – our neighborhood, our homes,
our community.

July 2023
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"Bit by bit, putting it together"
Sondheim's Townhouse For Sale
For those of you who know me well, you now how much I love theatre and the work of Stephen Sondheim.
Well, it is an exciting time at Compass as one of our colleagues has just listed his seven-bedroom Turtle Bay townhouse for sale.
In the song “Another Hundred People” from the musical Company, Kathy sits in a midtown park and tells Bobby, “There’s a time to come to New York and a time to leave it.” If you happen to have $7 million and are a fan of Stephen Sondheim, your time to come to New York is now.
The most captivating part of the townhouse is probably the second-floor music studio, where Sondheim wrote many of his celebrated works, including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Into the Woods, and Passion.
His seven-bedroom townhouse at 246 East 49th Street in Turtle Bay Gardens is now on the market.
Click here for the full listing.
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Left Bank Offers A Different Kind Of Happy Hour:
Early Dinner Specials
For many independent restaurants, happy hour means reduced priced cocktails, wine or beer, sometimes with free hors d’oeuvres added. But at Left Bank, a seasonal farm-to-table bistro located in the West Village in New York City, happy hour dinner specials have been luring in crowds in the early evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekly and 4-6 weekends.
The Happy Hour Specials
Left Bank offers three distinct happy hour specials: 1) two appetizers for $25, which can include a dozen oysters, a deal since most appetizers cost $17 to $22; 2) a burger, fries and a glass of beer for $25, cheaper than its usually $27 burger price; 3) a pasta such as gnocchi or tagliatelle Bolognese with a glass of wine for $25, where pastas cost $26 to $28 each on the dinner menu.
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Gansevoort Peninsula Park Nears Completion On The Waterfront
Work is nearing completion on Gansevoort Peninsula Park, a new 5.5-acre public recreational green space along the Hudson River waterfront off the West Village. Designed by James Corner Field Operations and commissioned by the Hudson River Park Trust, the park will contain a full-size soccer field surrounded by lush landscaping and shrubbery, numerous pathways, stepped seating, a children’s playground, kayak slips, a salt marsh, a dog run, viewing platforms, and Manhattan’s first public sandy beach. The site is located next to Pier 53, directly across from the Whitney Museum of American Art. Large sections of the park’s infrastructure were still being formed at the time of our last update nearly one year ago.
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This Lauded Former Williamsburg Bar Reopens in NYC
Once a frequented Williamsburg cocktail bar, Donna closed its doors in December 2020 after nearly a decade in business. Now, the beloved worker-owned restaurant resurrected at its new home in New York City’s buzzy West Village neighborhood.
The vibrant tropically-styled restaurant pays homage to Founder Leif Young Huckman’s mother’s home country of Honduras. Sand-toned limewash plaster and white brick walls sport bold-shaped custom artwork by Moroccan artisan company, The Anou, while golden-hued light fixtures create a warm ambiance throughout the orange-colored accented intimate bar front and chic dining area.
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An Icon of Rome Is Now Open in New York
In its first location outside of Rome, Roscioli NYC is open at 43 MacDougal Street, near King Street, in the West Village, with the original known for its iconic bakery, salumeria, and wine bar that have long-attracted fans from across the globe.
As of this week, the New York location is now open, in partnership with the wine-centric Rimessa Roscioli partner, Alessandro Pepe joining Ariel Arce (Air’s Champagne Parlor, Tokyo Record Bar) — in what had been Niche Niche. It leads with the ground-floor rollout of its $105 tasting menu with two, reservations-only, seatings a night, as well as Sunday to Monday wine classes. In late August, the upstairs will open with more casual walk-in dining as well as the salumeria and marketplace.
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The 14 Coolest Underground Bars in NYC
Picture a postcard-perfect summer day in NYC, and you’ll conjure a breezy afternoon that rolls into a warm night perfect for climbing seafood towers and sipping drinks at rooftop bars. Step out into one, instead, and you’re just as likely to meet stifling heat that drives you to recoil from the sun like Nosferatu. What better place to escape to than our finest underground bars.
Though some share a crossover speakeasy-style appeal, these bars are all literally underground, safely ensconced in basements where you can eschew the SPF and avoid the harsh light of day outside. As cool as they are chill, these are the best basement bars to beat the heat in NYC.
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Crumbl Cookies Opens New Storefront in the West Village
A beloved cookie is setting up shop in the West Village.
Crumbl Cookies has officially opened a new storefront at 195 Bleecker St. The brand prides itself on creating a rotating menu of delicious cookies that will satisfy any sweet tooth. The West Village store is owned and operated by Remington Sefcik, Eduardo Silva, Heitor Silva, and Marcelo Ortolano, who are thrilled to further the brand’s presence in the Big Apple.
“We are excited to bring another Crumbl to New York City! Crumbl has a unique way to connect the Crumbl Crew to each other and to the customers. We are excited to create that sense of community in the little yet meaningful way we can in this big city!” said Sefcik.
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What are Sellers doing this summer?
If you are thinking of putting your home on the market for the upcoming busy Fall season, smart sellers are preparing now.
Most homes need to prep prior to hitting the market so the home can show at its best. I am currently with several sellers and we are already preparing the apartments now, so we can hit the ground running come September.
If you are thinking of selling, now is the time to discuss getting your home prepped -
let's talk!
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The Dog Days of Summer
Well, I am hot sitting on the stoop these past days!
It’s important to think about keeping your dog safe in the heat. The aim is to reduce the risk of heatstroke and make sure your dog stays healthy and happy. We've put together our top hot weather dog care tips, so you can enjoy the sun and keep your fur babies safe. Here are excellent ways to help keep us cool in this hot weather - And NEVER leave us in the car with out the AC blasting!
For more, click here.
Stay cool - Scout and Archie
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A New York City resident for over 25 years and a West Village homeowner for over 18, I am passionate about this city and am devoted to making each client interaction an exciting and rewarding experience. It is a passion of mine to assist buyers, sellers, renters and investors to help them achieve real estate success. An expert in marketing, communication and negotiation, I skillfully guide clients with extensive market knowledge and my unfailing can-do attitude. A full-service agent, I work closely with top-tier real estate attorneys, mortgage bankers, financial advisors and stagers to facilitate all aspects of of my clients' needs.
For the past 13 years, I have served as a member of my coop board and have a deep knowledge for running a building in NYC. I currently live on Charles Street with my husband, Shuki, and our rescue dogs, Scout and Archie. I am passionate about giving back to our NYC community and continually support and volunteer with many charities and nonprofits include AIDS Walk NY, Cycle for Survival and the Sato Project.
I am here to help in any way I can with your real estate needs. Please reach out - I would love to hear from you and buy you a coffee at Blackstone Roasters. I can also connect you or your friends and family with top-notch real estate professionals all across the country.
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