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DEAR READERS, and medical research is evident. His political views may be controversial, but no matter what your beliefs, it is impossible to argue that Koch’s philanthropy has not made a positive impact on the lives of New Yorkers— and that crosses all party lines.” Our Koch story looks at a hero of the right. For balance, I asked Holly Peterson, author of The Idea of Him and The Manny and previously a contributing editor for Newsweek and an Emmy
We can’t always say what power is precisely, but like that famous crack about pornography, we know it when we see it. about my book, 740 Park, which he then optioned as the basis for his film, Park Avenue. I used that red, blue and green line when he interviewed me, too, but he also left it out, even though he focused on Koch. I liked the film anyway, but Koch didn’t, considering it “a hit job,” and as Mayer soon revealed, it led to Koch’s resignation from the board of our PBS station, WNET (which also lost a $10 million donation), and the withdrawal of funding from a second anti-Koch documentary. That’s why I am happy that the cover story of AVENUE’s annual Power Issue focuses on his generosity. It was conceived by Editor-in-Chief Daisy Prince before she went on maternity leave. She says, “It was just over a year ago that I was first introduced to David Koch at the American Ballet Theater’s fall fundraiser. Toweringly tall, he was accompanied by his beautiful wife Julia and spoke about how much he adored the ballet. He made the point that the arts in New York help make the city livable. Koch’s largess doesn’t just stop at the arts, he’s just as well known for the funds he’s donated to the medical community. As someone who ‘happened to have the good fortune to be born into my father’s family,’ as he put it, Koch trained as a chemical engineer, but had life dealt him a different set of cards, would have gone into medicine. His passion for science 6 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2014
Award–winning producer for ABC News, to investigate who in New York is giving money now to progressive causes and candidates, and—and why. Rounding out the issue are a never-before-published interview with the late Lauren Bacall; “Houses of the Holy,” a look at New York’s most powerful religious institutions; and AVENUE’s annual Power 212 list of the people we think you’d most like to have on your right (or to your left, Mr. Koch) at a dinner party this fall. We can’t always say what power is precisely, but like that famous crack about pornography, we know it when we see it. To keep the list fresh, we’ve added a new emeritus category, the Hall of Fame, for permanent New York power people who would otherwise be listed for the rest of their lives. Since AVENUE limits its A-List to 212 entries (cheating a bit by counting couples and power clans only once), this will let us add new blood while continuing to honor Manhattan’s elect. Michael Gross
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A FEW YEARS AGO, a reporter for the New Yorker named Jane Mayer called to ask about David Koch, the richest man in Manhattan, whom I’d covered since 1991, and had most recently interviewed when he moved into 740 Park Avenue. Like Mayer, I have my issues with some of Koch’s conservative political positions. But I felt it only fair to say that I’d always found him accessible and easy to talk to (not a common trait among local plutocrats), and to point out that the segment of New York society in which he moves generally doesn’t worry if its members are red or blue, so long as they are generous with green. Mayer didn’t quote me in her provocative anti-Koch story, but she did tell the documentarian Alex Gibney
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An exclusive interview with Manhattan’s wealthiest man, David Koch, about his life and his philanthropic ventures
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THE PROGRESSIVE PLUTOCRACY
AVENUE raises the curtain on the New Yorkers who raise money for left-leaning candidates and causes.
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AVENUE’s annual look at the city’s social movers and shakers. Plus, our new Power Hall of Fame, for the permanent power pantheon A never-published interview with actress and New York legend, Lauren Bacall
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AVENUE welcomes “Letters to the Editor” Please address to: Editor Michael Gross 72 Madison Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 mgross@manhattanmedia.com
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Seeking the source of an obsession with the provenance of real estate
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COCKTAIL ON THE AVENUE
Sharing a drink and some caviar with Scott Pelley of CBS
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Yaz Hernandez takes us to her favorite places in hot San Juan, Puerto Rico
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WORLD ACCORDING TO . . . The “Money Honey,” Maria Bartiromo and her new gig on Fox
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LONG LIVE ELEANOR RIGBY The Cinema Society and Prada host a screening
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New York Fashion Week coincided with an unusual spike in humidity and heat, making the showing of spring and summer collections feel unusually appropriate. Aside from traditional presentations, performance art and even 4D were on view at shows by Gareth Pugh, Olivier Saillard and Ralph Lauren. Bold pops of candylike colors, geometrically inspired prints and minimal silhouettes defined the direction of SS15 collections from designers such as Novis, Cushnie et Ochs and Altuzarra. Designers displayed a strong vision of new classic staples such as the spring overcoat, structured jumpsuits and long skirts made from light fabrics. All these foretold a more elegant outlook for the season, but not without a hint of tongue in cheek. We’re looking forward to a spring awakening from established and new designers alike.
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Every Address Tells A Story, Don’t It? The discovery of a bamboo box filled with religious school medals more than a century old was the inspiration for Avenue’s real estate column.
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servants’ quarters. But Russell’s grand vision hit a snag—the financial Panic of 1907—and a year later, he was forced into a bankruptcy proceeding and his shares in the cooperative (which he’d apparently passed to his wife), were sold at auction to satisfy a creditor. By 1909, Russell’s grand apartments were being offered as rentals by new owners, among them the construction company Russell had hired to build it and his broker Alwyn Ball, who gave the edifice his name. They offered its flats for rent for $6,500 to $10,000 (one 32-room duplex was also available for $22,000) a year, then as astonishingly high a sum as it now seems low. Record and Guide, a real estate publication, observed, “It is still incomprehensible to most nonresidents why many New York families should be willing to pay as much per annum for rent as would buy a fairly good farm in the country.” But the neighborhood—already referred to as “Millionaire’s Row” (nowadays it’s inflated to billionaire status)—and the building were deemed “the new standard of living” for the wealthy. Though Alwyn was touted as fireproof, shortly after it opened it made headlines when a fire broke out in what would become our apartment a century later, but was then empty. It spread to the adjacent duplex, rented to Jacob Wertheim, president of United Cigar Stores, and up several floors to servants’ rooms on the roof (nowadays, they’re penthouses) before it was brought under control. Despite the presence of illustrious tenants like Frederick Steinway, Metropolitan Opera manager Giulio Gatti-Casazza, and the artistic Stettheimer sisters (whose salon at Alwyn attracted the likes of Alfred
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A handful of silver religious school medals, found behind a kitchen cabinet, revealed the story of an Alwyn Court apartment’s previous 70 years. Alwyn Court’s original huge apartments (shown in black and white) gave way to today’s smaller ones (bottom left). The writer’s kitchen before (at top, center) and after (at right) a gut renovation.
Steiglitz, Georgia O’Keefe, Marcel Duchamp and Walter Wanger), Alwyn Court then stayed out of the news until the Depression, when the last tenant moved out, the building was boarded up, its latest owner went bankrupt and Dry Dock Savings, which took it over, announced plans to gut and rebuild it with six one and two bedroom apartments per floor, and four new penthouses. Only the ceiling heights and the footprints of the original entertaining rooms remained the same. Dorothy Draper was hired to design the new halls and lobby. The “new” Alwyn Court was fully occupied by mid-1939. Among the tenants (before and after the building finally became a coop in 1982) were Louis Nizer, Oscar Levant, Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne, Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson, coloratura soprano June Anderson, cabaret performer Peter Allen, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and a load of Broadway producers and actors. Our apartment’s occupant wasn’t famous, but he was influential, as I discovered after finding those medals. They led me to Central Synagogue on Lexington Avenue, the successor to the congregation named on several of the medals. Its rabbi explained to me that Leonard Jerome Obermeier, who moved into Alwyn Court after its restoration, had gone to Hebrew school there and won some of the medals of merit in the bamboo box. The others were awarded to his future wife Leah Kraus, who attended a shul at the 40 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2014
synagogue that would eventually become Temple Emanu-El. When they married at the turn of the 20th century, it was one of the first inter-marriages between the congregations. Obermeier was a close friend of Fiorello La Guardia, having hired the future mayor of New York as an assistant when Obermeier was a deputy state attorney general, and later becoming La Guardia’s personal attorney. Obermeier also represented a group of Broadway ticket brokers, a possible explanation for another oddity in our new home: an old switch box capable of handling more than a dozen telephone lines. Obermeier died in 1963 at 86, and his wife lived on in the apartment until her death at age 102 in 1984, when their daughter Theresa took it over. Theresa had several husbands, the last of whom survived her. Stuart Steinbrink, the son of a New York Supreme Court justice, would end up living there with his third and last wife, Ruth, who, keeping it all in the family, was Theresa Obermeier’s granddaughter. Stuart and Ruth died within a year of each other at the turn of the millennium and the apartment was finally sold by the co-op’s sponsor to the investor who later sold it to my wife and me. I gave the medals to the archive at Central Synagogue, and sold the apartment earlier this year. An abiding fascination with the back stories of New York real estate remains. Our homes can be windows into our city's history. Often glorious, always fascinating. ✦
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Scott Pelley fought his way from Lubbock, Texas, to the top of the network news world. Daisy Prince dines with the CBS star, whose easy charm lets him ask hard questions.
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y family is not religious, but we do have a weekly ritual. Every Sunday evening when I was growing up, my mother would shoo us from the room, pour herself a glass of white wine and settle in for her dose of 60 Minutes. The sound of that ticking clock is as familiar to me as the aroma of the pesto sauce on the pasta we always ate afterward. Today, I have the same Sunday routine. So, when I had the opportunity to interview Scott Pelley, a 60 Minutes correspondent and anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, I jumped at the chance. He’s one of my favorite anchors, given his straight, folksy interview style, which is deceptively soft until he asks the hard questions. The day of our interview, we meet at Lincoln Ristorante in Lincoln Center, whose impressively tall wooden booths make it easy to have a quiet conversation. Pelley orders a glass of red wine and suggests we have something to eat, Lincoln Ristorante as well. Clearly, he is a regular here, a fact underscored when a waiter appears and practically 142 West 65th Street genuflects. The waiter disappears and then reappears, presenting us with a heap of caviar New York, NY 10023 (ironically just as Pelley is telling me about his modest upbringing in Texas). He offers the caviar 212.359.6500 to me but never touches it himself. (AVENUE paid for drinks, Pelley for dinner.) www.lincolnristorante.com In person, Pelley is tall, with a tapered waist, and is dressed in a suit and tie with gold disk cufflinks and brown wingtips. Genuinely friendly, if controlled, he dives right in, asking me if I’d like to try the eggplant parmigiana. We order our food and drinks and get down to the business of discussing his career path. In Pelley’s background there seems nothing to suggest he was going to be in the news business. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, he was introduced to journalism by Marjorie Wilson, an extraordinary high school teacher who lit a flame of interest for him about the outside world. He tells me about his Greatest Generation parents: His dad flew on D-Day and his mother was a Rosie the Riveter type, who built B-17 bombers. Grapes of Wrath was a seminal book for him while he was growing up in West Texas: “Those were my people, the people of the Dust Bowl.” When I ask where his drive comes from, he says it derives from his parents and their serial stints at entrepreneurship: “There was always a roof over my head and food on the table, but if there was ever going to be anything else, I needed to make some money.” His strong work ethic led him from an after-school job at 15 as a copy boy to an eventual job for the tenth largest television news market in the country, in Dallas. For someone who comes off as pretty laid back, he must have had a fire in his belly to succeed. And here he’ll say that, “No one ever wanted to hire me, ever. I battered my way into every job I ever got,” before adding: “Scott Pelley has no business being Scott Pelley.” In fact it took him another five years of banging down the doors at CBS before he was finally hired there. Eventually, he was offered the chance to become chief White House correspondent. He moved to DC with his wife, Jane, and their two children during the waning years of the Clinton administration. Back then, he says, “I sat down in this little closet of an office that we have in the West Wing. I sat there alone and looked around and I said out loud, ‘I hope something interesting happens while I’m here.’”
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COCK TA IL O N T HE AVEN UE Within six months, it did: The President was impeached, on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice in the Lewinsky scandal and Paula Jones lawsuit. “It was like a toboggan ride,” Pelley recalls. “Everyone was trying to hide the facts and people were spinning and telling lies. You could not be wrong [in your reporting], and so it was a very interesting time.” I ask him about the fact-checking policy at CBS News, and he explains that the network has a research department whose entire job is to work all day checking facts. Staffers rely only on original sources, and Wikipedia is banned. Pelley adds that when there are mistakes, he considers those events a great opportunity to go on the air the next day, look into the camera and tell the audience, “Last night we told you this, and we were wrong. “I think that the audience appreciates that,” he says. We move on to how the social media have been a game changer for news stories. Pelley admits that news exclusives these days are harder to promote. “If David Martin [CBS News’ Pentagon correspondent] calls into the fishbowl and says, ‘I’ve got a big exclusive,’ we put it right onto CBSNews.com. If you get a big story, it’s not going to hang around.”
At 1:30 pm, he breaks for the gym—he had one built into his office—and spends up to an hour and 15 minutes there. He lifts weights and runs for three-and-a-half miles at a time. Although never overweight, Pelley says he saw his waist size creep from a 32 to a 36 and decided to do something about it. In addition to his daily workout, he has not eaten bread, rice, pasta or potatoes in five years. His sole indulgence is a bit of red wine or the occasional glass of Islay whiskey, but even with those breaks in his routine, his waist has been whittled down to that of a younger man’s physique. At about 3 pm, an editorial meeting is held to discuss the upcoming broadcast, bringing in everyone involved, from the tape pullers, writers and graphic artists to the producers from the various bureaus. The goal is to finalize the day’s lineup as best as possible. And to hear Pelley tell it, the exercise sounds like one big tussle for airtime. “They will howl and scream and we’ll argue and argue and it’s a great, great
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process,” he says. Pelley then helps the team write and edit the pieces until they go on-air at 6:30. After the show, Pelley and Jane hit the town. They are big patrons of the arts and adore going to the theater and ballet. They are both committed to their charitable causes as well. Pelley is very involved with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), an organization founded by Albert Einstein to get the Jews out of Nazi-Occupied Europe, which has provided assistance in every refugee crisis around the world since. The couple is also involved in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and started a scholarship Scott Pelley talks to President George W. Bush aboard Air Force One in 2002, one year after the in honor of Pelley’s amazing teacher, Marjorie Wilson. 9/11 terrorist attacks. Ratings have grown since Pelley started on the job. The CBS Evening News has added more than a million viewers since 2011, when Pelley took over as Digging into the cheesy, tomato-y perfection of the parmigiana, anchor. In the winter the network has about seven million viewers, we talk about his daily routine. He is an early riser: up at 6, reads the total. Additionally, Pelley has been recognized recently for his work on Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post and 60 Minutes with two Edward R. Murrow Awards, in 2013 for “Amazon the National Journal online before having breakfast with his wife. Crude,” about the lawsuit against Chevron for contamination in Afterward, at about 9:30 a.m, he heads into his office, which is the Ecuadorian Amazon, and for “Resurrecting Eden,” about the known as the “fishbowl”—an oval-shaped glass room where Pelley, comeback of Iraq’s “Cradle of Civilization” wetlands, which Saddam executive producers and senior producers sit. The space has been Hussein drained. I ask for some tidbits about what happens when the cameras stop called the “fishbowl” since the days of Walter Cronkite. It consists of one giant desk where all the senior producers and executive producers rolling. He recalls an interview with President George W. Bush on sit and debate the day’s news. Everyone gets their turn to speak and the anniversary of 9/11 on Air Force One, when the President was so emotional that he broke down in tears. After the cameras stopped argue, until a story lineup is decided. 44 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2014
rolling, Bush had another point to make and strode back down the length of the plane. Says Pelley, “I have no idea what the President of the United States told me in that moment. Because he’s not wearing a shirt, and I’m thinking, ‘Don’t look down, don’t look down.’ And the President says whatever he came to say, turns around and goes back into the State Room. I look back at the crew and say, ‘Well, you don’t see that every day!’” He recalls another story, when he convinced reluctant interview subject, architect Frank Gehry, to open up enough to tell Pelley that his real name wasn’t Frank Gehry, it was Frank Goldberg. He’d changed it as a teenager in Canada because of anti-Semitism. One of the loveliest people Pelley says he ever interviewed was Placido Domingo, the world-famous opera singer. “He was the sweetest, most humble and unassuming guy and one of the greatest opera singers of all time, I will argue,” Pelley says. He tells a story about how he ended up having drinks with Domingo one night in the apartment of his friend (and 60 Minutes executive editor) Bill Owens. “I’m with my wife, and we are in this little apartment, and it is Saturday night, no big deal, and the phone rings. It’s Placido. He just sang at the Kennedy Center and wanted to know if he could come by. So, 30 minutes later, we’re all sitting there, the four of us, and Placido Domingo walks in and says, ‘Hey guys! What’s going on? What are you drinking? I’ll have one of those!’ And we just sat down and had drinks with Placido because he had nothing to do for an hour and a half.”
Pelley tells this story with great gusto, but I’m surprised at his incredulity. Why Placido Domingo, faced with the choice of an evening spent in a bland hotel room watching bad TV or hanging out with journalists—one of whom has seven million people tuning in every night—would choose the journalists still strikes Pelley as a mystery. But the newsman is still so excited about that opportunity he had to hang out with a cool opera singer after hours that it seems churlish to point out that he, Pelley, is just as famous (if not more so) than the singer. Obviously, there remains a part of Pelley which has not forgotten that he was once a 15-year-old copy boy from Lubbock, and that revelation is very compelling. As our meal winds up, I ask, if he could pass along one life lesson learned, what would it be? Without hesitation, he says, “perseverance.” He says that when he speaks to high school students, they say, “Our professors say we will never get a job in journalism.” His response to that is, “The only people that don’t get jobs are the people who take ‘no’ for an answer.” Pelley is not one of those people. He clearly adores his job, and his passion for journalism is evident. He has had a brilliant career, and to his credit he knows it. “I’m thrilled. I’m the luckiest man you will ever meet on this earth,” he says. I’m glad that my weekly ritual is in the hands of someone who knows that. ✦
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IS THE BEST REVENGE David Koch, Manhattan’s richest man, counters controversy with extreme philanthropy by Andrea Doyle photographed by Keith Major
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he fountain outside the David H. Koch Theater dances as three concentric rings of jets shoot water into the air in a carefully orchestrated routine. Just as this water extravaganza—the centerpiece of Lincoln Center—is no ordinary fountain, David H. Koch is no ordinary New Yorker. In his 22nd floor office in a Madison Avenue skyscraper, Koch, the richest man in Manhattan with a reported net worth of $51.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, might seem to most to occupy a lofty perch. But in fact Koch had a steep climb to get there. Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, in the 1940s and ’50s Koch had no other option besides hard work. That was the mandate handed down by his father, Fred, himself the son of Dutch immigrants and a self-made man. Summers were spent working on the family farm. “Father had me out in the field by 7:30 a.m., until about 5:30 p.m.,” David remembers. “Often, I could hear the voices of girls and guys I knew from school coming from the country club across the road as I did farm work. I remember that so vividly.” Another summer that David remembers, the family patriarch had him working on one of the family’s ranches 10 hours per day, seven days a week, doing a variety of manual labor jobs. It wasn’t unusual for the temperature to rise to 115 degrees. “It was just brutal,” David discloses. “I’ll never forget when I asked the manager for my first week’s wages and was told Father used them for my airplane ticket [home].” In the late 1920s Fred Koch had invented a more efficient thermal cracking process for turning crude oil into gasoline that he sold successfully to refineries throughout the United States, Europe and Russia. The Koch brothers inherited a company and created an empire. Today, Koch Industries is America’s second largest privately held company, and to say that it is diverse is an understatement. It includes Georgia-Pacific, maker of household products like Quilted Northern toilet paper, Brawny paper towels and Dixie cups; Flint Hills Resources, which produces and markets gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel and petrochemicals; Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, a fertilizer business; INVISTA, which manufactures nylon intermediates and textile fibers, with brands like Lycra, Spandex and Stainmaster carpet; Molex, manufacturer of electrical components; Koch Supply & Trading; Koch Minerals; and Matador Cattle Company, a cattle-ranching operation. David serves as executive vice president and board member of the parent company and as CEO of Koch’s Chemical Technology Group. As he recites memories from his farm days, David takes a suggestion from his wife Julia and shares a letter written by his father in 1936. The letter, now framed, hangs on a wall across from his desk. Found in a safe deposit box after Fred’s death, the letter says: “A sound body, a good mind developed by intelligent schooling is all the heritage a boy needs. Be kind and generous to your mother.” It became David’s lifelong mantra and as he reads the letter aloud today, tears well in his eyes.
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Following in his father’s footsteps, David earned a bachelor’s as well as a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He’s worked hard his whole life and his generosity is legendary, with contributions and pledges that exceed $1 billion. Cancer research, medical centers, educational institutions, arts and cultural institutions and public policy organizations benefit from his largesse.
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is fascination with science and medicine is discernible in his sprawling office. On a side table sit plastic models of an artificial knee and shoulder that have more than academic interest for him; they are actual replicas of his own limbs. “I have three of these artificial joints. I tore one knee up playing basketball, and a knee and a different shoulder playing rugby,” David explains. He sounds almost like those painful injuries were worth it: He points out proudly that he captained one of the greatest basketball squads in MIT’s history. His sons seem equally talented on the playing field and Koch’s admiration for them is obvious as he describes their athletic prowess. His older boy, David Jr. a high school freshman, plays left field for his school baseball team. His younger son, John Mark, in elementary school, had bested 48 contemporaries in a track race the day before this interview.
votes,” he states with a laugh. Lately, his political ambitions have taken a backseat to his top priority—funding cancer research. David Koch has personal experience in this arena: In 1991, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. “I was in bad shape,” he recalls. Radiation therapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center started immediately. “The cancer went away and then came back,” he says. “I then had surgery at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Again, my cancer went away and came back.” Today, he is on a new medication called Zytiga. “It’s working great. I feel like I’m going to live forever. Best of all, I am now cancer free.” It was when this latest bout of cancer hit that Koch, in his own words, “became a crusader to provide research funding. “I called Paul Marks, president of Memorial Sloan Kettering at the time, and said I’d like to offer a million dollars a year to dramatically accelerate the research here that is being done on prostate cancer. [Marks] replied, ‘I’m embarrassed to tell you we aren’t doing any prostate cancer research here.’” That changed, with Koch’s donation. “Today, there are about 200 people doing such research,” he says. David’s philanthropy—in addition to prostate cancer research— supports a $1 million-a-year academic chair for a laboratory leader. This funding has allowed for clinical trials for Yervoy, an immunotherapy drug designed to activate the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. Yervoy has shown success in treating melanoma, kidney cancer, leukemia and other cancers. “Koch’s support has lead to this very significant breakthrough,” says Dr. Peter Scardino, chair of the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. “His contributions give us huge leverage to explore research avenues that have led to many discoveries. Although he is enthusiastically supportive, he is not at all directive. He never makes any requirements on how the money should be spent.”
“His contributions and pledges exceed $1 billion to cancer research, medical, educational and arts and cultural institutions and public policy organizations.” Koch’s daughter, Mary Julia, an accomplished ballerina, attended the School of American Ballet. “She danced with the New York City Ballet at Koch Theater over a dozen times,” Julia says, beaming. “We were thrilled. One day she will be able to tell her daughters and granddaughters she danced on that stage. It was a dramatic experience for us.” It was because of his own childhood experiences that Koch first became interested in the American Museum of Natural History. As a teenager, David toured the AMNH with his parents, a memory that left a lasting impression, “I was 14 and toured the dinosaur halls and dioramas. I thought they were just fantastic,” he recalls. “I love natural history museums and learned that the AMNH needed some funding, which I provided. The museum has improved hugely over what it was. I’m very proud my name is on those dinosaur halls.” As a thank-you, the museum presented David with a crystal replica of a Brontosaurus that he displays on a coffee table. It joins other curiosities in his office, including a bronze cast of a three million-yearold skull that the Smithsonian gave him after he donated $15 million to build the David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins at the National Museum of Natural History. A toddler’s wooden chair, a gift from MIT, was another thank-you, for the $20 million he donated to build a child-care facility there after learning the institution was losing researchers because of inadequate child-care facilities. The baby chair sits under a framed 1980 ballot from when David ran for vice president on the Libertarian Party ticket. “I got a million 50 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2014
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o date, David has donated $66.7 million to MSKCC. Among his other contributions are: $20 million to Johns Hopkins University for the David H. Koch Cancer Research Center; $25 million to MD Anderson Cancer Center for the David H. Koch Center for Applied Research of Genitourinary Cancers; and $100 million to MIT for the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research. In total, he has contributed and pledged more than $700 million for cancer research and for the construction of facilities for the treatment of patients suffering from cancer. “Cancer research is the ultimate nonpartisan cause that Democrats, Republicans and Independents all ‘get,’” David maintains. Why not put all his resources into one medical institution? He explains that his strategy is similar to how he placed a winning bet on the Kentucky Derby many years ago: “I bet on every horse in the race. I have used the same strategy to support all these research programs.” Cancer hasn’t been David’s only scrape with death. On February 1, 1991, he was on US Airways Flight 1493 when it touched down in Los Angeles, colliding with a SkyWest commuter plane on the runway. The Boeing 737 veered off the runway crashing into an abandoned building. Fourteen people died on the commuter plane and 21 on the US Airways aircraft. An overworked air traffic controller had mistakenly directed the commuter plane onto the active runway, it was later revealed.
“I’m very proud my name is on those dinosaur halls,” Koch says of the rooms he chose to pose in at the American Museum of Natural History, one of his mostfavored causes.
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Pepe Fanjul, Anne Bass and Amy Fine Collins
Wilbur Ross
Emily Rafferty and David Koch
David Entratter Wolkoff and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff
Martha Stewart and Barbara Walters
Cristyne Nicholas and David Koch
Julia and David Koch
Manhattan’s elite dined at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of the new David H. Koch Plaza outside the great museum’s Fifth Avenue entrance.
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David Koch, Jamee Gregory, Deborah Norville and Karl Wellner
“An enormous fireball shot past the windows on the left side of the plane. I was thrown against the seat in front of me and then into the bulkhead,” he describes. “I got on my hands and knees and started crawling down the aisle toward the rear of the airplane, knowing that smoke is warm and hugs the ceiling.” After making it past about seven rows of seats, he encountered a frenzied mob of other survivors that made it impossible to go any farther. “I said to myself, ‘If I don’t figure out a way to get out of here, I’m going to die.’” He stood up and immediately started coughing violently, overcome by toxic smoke. Somehow he made his way back to the front of the aircraft. “At one point I thought, ‘This is fascinating. I am going to die. I have always wondered what it is like to die and now I am about to find out.’ “I remember my brain separating from my dying body and rising up toward a white light. That lasted for a few moments until my brain snapped back into my body and I realized I didn’t have to die if I could find a way out.” Heavy smoke was coming from an opening somewhere in the fuselage, he surmised. Miraculously, he found a crack several inches wide between the galley service door and the frame of the aircraft. Nearly unconscious, he pulled the door back until he could get his head through. A breath of fresh air and a surge of adrenaline enabled David to pry open the door and squeeze out. In stocking feet, he jumped about 10 feet to the asphalt below.
home before 7. When he is in his company’s Boston office, 12-hour days are typical. “I don’t have to work,” he acknowledges. “I do it because I have a passion for business.”
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hen not at his desk in New York City, he can be found with his family in Palm Beach, Aspen or Southampton. He and Julia painstakingly restored a house in Palm Beach: a 1920s Addison Mizner-designed mansion called Villa El Sarmiento. All these years later, their marriage and offspring remain their top priority. “My wife and I try to do a great job of bringing up our children,” says David. “I believe we are teaching the right values, plus we try to set good examples.” Dinnertime is sacred for the family to gather, and Julia orchestrates this whenever possible. That is, unless they have to attend a benefit or fundraiser, “fancy events,” as David calls them.
“The Koch brothers are a focus of attacks for their election spending. ‘It comes with the territory,’ David says. ‘My skin has become as thick as a rhino’s.’”
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wo days in intensive care was necessary to treat his damaged lungs. Charred lungs, bruised heels, cuts and scrapes didn’t diminish David’s gratitude to be alive and his appreciation for a flight attendant who had helped him. Later, he dictated an eightpage narrative about his experience and sent it to the president of US Airways, major airplane manufacturers, the National Transportation Safety Board and several media outlets. A list of safety modifications was proposed, and he testified about the experience in front of Congress. Today, many of his safety suggestions have been implemented, including floor lighting that leads to exit doors. A condensed version of his letter appeared in several publications and he delights in the fact that he was compensated. Copies of the articles and original checks are framed in his office. They include a $150 check for an op-ed piece that appeared in the New York Times and a $617 check for a story that ran in Town & Country. “I never cashed the checks. I was just so pleased I got paid for something I wrote. It was such a thrill,” he says enthusiastically. Becoming a published author was far from the most dramatic outcome of this horrific experience. “It almost felt spiritual,” he says. “The good Lord spared me for a greater purpose and I’ve been doing all the good works I can think of for the last 20-plus years.” A few months after the crash, Julia, who grew up in Des Moines and had gone to college in Arkansas, approached David at a party in New York inquiring about his well-being. She was working for the designer Adolfo in New York where the two had had a date a few days before the ill-fated flight. They began dating seriously and married in 1996. “We have terrific chemistry and are interested in similar things,” declares David. Their family of five live in New York City, their adopted home. At 74, David is still going strong: in his office by 9 a.m., rarely returning
The couple avoids ostentatious displays of wealth. “I don’t think the children really think about it or are aware of it. Actually, our son was in the fifth grade when a classmate told him something he had read about [David] on the Internet. That was the first time he had any awareness,” says Julia. Eventually, they say, they would like their children to become involved in the David H. Koch Charitable Foundation. “I want to make darn sure our children grow up to be very responsible people who care about others and have a great concern for the well-being of not just themselves,” David says. “We want them to be very philanthropic.” For himself, retirement is not an option. “They are going to have to carry me out of my office feet first,” David says, almost bellowing. “It’s the same for my brother Charles [Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries]. We will be with this company as long as we have breath to breathe.” The brothers are frequently a focus of Democratic Party attacks for their election spending. “It comes with the territory,” David says with a sign. “I’m so used to it. My skin has become as thick as a rhino’s.” What would he like his legacy to be? “That ‘David Koch is someone who tried to do his best to make the world a better place.’ He married a terrific woman, fathered fabulous children and tried to be a role model to others. ‘He is someone who loved business, loved sports and tried to do good for the benefit of the country, his family, and friends.’” He glances at his adoring wife and smiles. “We have a great life and I hope to continue pursuing the future the way we have pursued the past,” he says. “Koch Industries is doing extremely well. We are growing enormously—we now have over 100,000 employees. I assume I am going to be married to Julia for the rest of my life. “I can’t imagine living any other way.” ✦ OCTOBER 2014 • AVENUE MAGAZINE | 53
THE PROGRESSIVE PLUTOCRACY There’s nothing conservative about these New York political/ financial heavyweights
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by Holly
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n the grand parlors designed for entertaining, of co-ops dating back to the 1920s, Manhattan’s power players regularly host fund-raising events to provide support for local, state and national candidates.
No surprise, then, that four of the nation’s top five zip codes for political contributions of all types are in Manhattan, and that the top zip code for campaign cash in the country is 10021. But New York is a curious town. One might assume the epicenter of the financial world would tilt Republican, but that just isn’t so. The largely secular, liberal political philosophy that reigns on the Northeast coast regularly launches Democrats into office. Headlines may hound us about the excess spending by the right wing in targeted races and by lesstransparent interest groups across the country. Yet, many of the most prominent one-percenters in this town—a group that conventional wisdom normally associates with arguing for bigger tax cuts and less government spending—are the most effective campaigners and fund-raisers for Democrats. Certainly, candidates appreciate the devotion of the Upper East Side Democratic fund-raising circuit. “I think they stick with it and they understand it’s not a one-time, one-election-cycle thing,” says New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, a frequent beneficiary of this largess, who first came to national attention as mayor of Newark. “Their persistent involvement in the democratic process is very effective over time.” Who are the left-leaning heavyweights? One very active couple is Brooke Neidich, co-founder and chair of the Child Mind Institute, co-chair of the Whitney Museum and a vice chair of Lincoln Center Theater boards, together with her husband Daniel, CEO of Dune Real Estate Partners and a former Goldman Sachs partner. The couple held the first fund-raiser in New York City for a then-unknown Barack Obama. The then-candidate was so new, Brooke says, that her husband read Obama’s name from a piece of paper to make sure he got it right while introducing him. But the Neidichs’ connection to a future young
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president made sense: The couple have great convening power that they generously use to help candidates meet and greet the right people. Explains Dan, “New York State is always going to be Democratic in national elections, so if you want to have anything to do with helping Democratic politics, then it’s all about fund-raising. Ultimately, it’s not about voting.” What propels a couple like the Neidichs into constant political motion? Brooke Neidich works tirelessly on numerous Democratic campaigns because she says everything about the recent conservative agenda worries her, especially the rightward evolution of the Supreme Court. “We used to say they were ‘Rockefeller Republicans’; now we would be grateful for ‘Reagan Republicans,’” she says. “The tide turned with Bush 43 and has only gotten worse.”
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f all politics is personal, wouldn’t the wealthier classes in New York tend to support candidates whose tax policies would fatten-up their bottom line? This reporter was a guest at a recent dinner filled with one-percenters, where this fundamental question was asked in the following manner: “Why would anyone with serious cash vote a Democrat into office? What about their taxes? What about their kids’ estates? Think about how much that costs!” Peter Solomon, for one, has a ready response. “You have to think more about civil society than your own taxes,” says Solomon, chairman of Peter J. Solomon Company, an investment-banking advisory-services group, and a prominent Democratic fund-raiser who started off as a Javits Republican. “The gulf between rich and poor is more destructive than a bump in tax cuts for the wealthy,” the executive says. Solomon restricts his fund-raising to Senate races where 200,000 votes can be decisive, and focuses on
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those political fights where special interests are less likely to affect the outcome. “The number-one issue is the increasing divide between rich and poor,” he explains. “The policies of the past years, oddly enough, low interest rates in particular, have exacerbated and widened the divide. The rich have been made richer in this economy. The low return on savings, the low inflationary rate, the low increases in wages, the higher commodity prices on food and energy have crushed disposable income.”
“New York is a curious town. One might assume the epicenter of the financial world would tilt Republican, but that just isn’t so. A largely secular, liberal political philosophy reigns on the Northeast coast.”
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olomon maintains that tinkering with tax policy is an overly simplistic solution to the problem. “There are several components to help fix this disparity, including spending on education, job training and infrastructure, which is down. No single fix will do,” he says. Solomon and other major fund-raisers maintain that income disparity is often the first topic of conversation at political events these days. Says Dan Neidich, who also closely studies disparity: “Policies aimed at redistribution are not going to get us where we want. Face it, a better education will allow people to participate in whatever is going to get created. It isn’t about redistributing wealth; it’s about preparing people.” Jane Rosenthal, a producer and co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival, lives on the Upper West Side and works downtown but has spent her fair share of time at fund-raisers in the living rooms of the Upper East. She has actively supported Christine Quinn, Debbie Wasserman Shultz, the DNC in general and Hillary Clinton for Senate. “The one thing you can say is that the New York strategists believe in our country,” Rosenthal asserts. “They believe in change; they are passionate people; they believe in making our city, our country, the best they can be.”
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As for who will stand atop the Democratic ticket in 2016, most agree that it’s a slam-dunk for Clinton to win the presidential primaries, but not necessarily the general election. Then there’s Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts senator. New Yorkers in the progressive pack aren’t yet supporting Warren, though her name often pops up as a remote possibility. As a prominent entertainment executive told us, “No moneyed, powerful person in his or her right mind would possibly come out and publicly support Elizabeth Warren right now while the Hillary Clinton candidacy is still very viable. Why would you alienate yourself from the Hillary camp?”
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e added, “Many of the donors want to position themselves for ambassadorial posts or high positions in the administration, or simply want to maintain access to the White House if Hillary wins. Everyone in this crowd is just on the sidelines waiting for Hillary to decide and announce.”
Theater. He and his husband Peter Manning, founder and creative director of Peter Manning/Five Eight New York, were among the first gay couples to adopt a child in New York State, in 1998, and have since married. Bishop sees their experience as a cause for optimism, despite the push from the Right to re-open the debate on social issues like abortion. “What’s been so interesting is, despite the pull to the right, and all this conservative movement that has now ripped this country apart, one of the things that seems to be flourishing is marriage equality,” Bishop points out. “Gay marriage seems to be acceptable to lawmakers. Whether Republicans feel it’s a good thing or not, there’s a feeling of inevitability about it, that perhaps it’s not the hot issue that they thought it would be.”
If Clinton does toss her hat in the ring, Maureen White, a visiting scholar working on humanitarian issues at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, former finance chair of the Democratic National Committee (2001–06) and co-chair of Clinton’s national finance committee in 2008, says she’ll jump right in and support her again. White’s husband, financier Steven Rattner, was known as the Car Czar in the Obama administration’s first term for his role in saving the auto industry. White is fixated on America’s foreign policy and overseas standing, a recent source of friction between Clinton and President Obama, following an article in which the former secretary of state was quoted as linking the rise of the rabid terror group ISIS to Obama’s Syrian policy to-date. “I’m looking for a more muscular foreign policy,” says White, “a more aggressive, diplomatic and participatory stance on conflicts in the world.”
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sked what she thinks about Clinton’s contribution to America’s current overseas troubles during her tenure as secretary of state, White replies, “I think Hillary Clinton did the job that was assigned to her; she was a member of the administration in the modern age, where foreign policy is made in the White
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Peter Solomon House. She didn’t have a long leash. Going into the next election, how we present our foreign policy will be a defining line.” Many Americans voice a bipartisan fear that the constant bickering in Congress impedes progress by either side. “Our political activism has been a very enriching experience through which we’ve made many deep friendships. It has encouraged us to work on issues and to understand better how our government and political system works or doesn’t work,” says Alan Patricof, managing director of Greycroft Partners. Patricof and his wife Susan have been among the more prominent Democratic fund-raisers and are perhaps best known for their swanky soirees hosting the Clintons in the Hamptons. But right now, they say, things aren’t working well at all. “We are very concerned about Washington not doing enough because of the stalemates in Congress,” Alan Patricof says. Some elements of the political process are working, though, says André Bishop, producing artistic director of the Lincoln Center
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ndeed, the 10021 Democratic fund-raisers have more than a few things in common with their counterparts on the other side of America’s political divide. Like New York’s Republicans, they are generously putting their money where their mouths are, maintaining Manhattan’s status as the nation’s first fund-raising fountain. All are fighting for political philosophies, policies and laws they believe in, but their fund-raising also has the added benefit of keeping them, and through them, all New
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Yorkers, close to the sources of power they support. Some stay close to that flame to ensure that their strong political beliefs turn into action. Others certainly hope for mere proximity to power or for positions in government. But even in this era of discord, one old-fashioned assumption still holds true: Politicians, as a rule, don’t often bite the hands that feed them. ✦
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The AVENUE A-LIST the POWER
The Most Influential New Yorkers of 2014 photographed by Patrick McMullan and Bill Farrell Agency
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AVENUE’s Power 212 reflects who we are. Influence in New York still flows from blood and money, as it has since the old-school A-Lists, but in our century, neither alone is enough. Celebrity, American culture’s be-all and end-all, can work against you on this side of the Hudson. What other criteria count? Accomplishment, most of all. But manners mean just as much, as do position, philanthropic involvement, physical attractiveness and inchoate leverage. Inheritance can be a burden, but as our power families prove, it can also be an advantage and a great gift. Some are here and gone, others endure and a few are admitted into the pantheon. Herewith, our latest fleeting glimpse of the people who matter most today. —The Editors
Karen and Bill Ackman
Jean and Lee Bollinger
Annette Tapert and Joe Allen
Daniel Boulud
Francesca Amfitheatrof
Anthony Bourdain
Joe Armstrong
Geoffrey Bradfield
Glenda Bailey
Lavinia and Ophelia Branca Snyder
André Balazs
William and Rikki Klieman Bratton
Hilaria and Alec Baldwin
H. Woody Brock
Dean Baquet
Estrellita and Daniel Brodsky
Dennis Basso and Michael Cominotto
Henry Buhl
Nate Berkus
Gisele Bündchen
Katharina Otto and Nathan Bernstein
Christy Turlington and Ed Burns
Jeff Bezos
Thomas Campbell
Preet Bharara
Anna and Graydon Carter
Christine Mortimer Biddle
Bill and Hillary Clinton
Debbie and Leon Black
Michael Clinton
Laura and Lloyd Blankfein
Andy Cohen
Susan Blond
Stephen Colbert
Diana Taylor and Michael Bloomberg
Maria Cuomo and Kenneth Cole
Eliza Reed and Alex Bolen
Stephanie and Chase Coleman
Amy Fine and Brad Collins Marina Rust and Ian Connor Blaine and Robert Caravaggi Jennifer Creel John Demsey Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro Nick Denton and Derrence Washington Diane von Fürstenberg and Barry Diller Timothy Dolan
Daniel Brodsky
William and Rikki Klieman Bratton
Frederic Fekkai and Shirin von Wulffen
Peggy and Mickey Drexler Patricia Duff Lena Dunham Susan Magrino and Jim Dunning Linda Fargo George Farias Shirin von Wulffen and Frédéric Fekkai Tina Fey Jamie Figg Dennis Freedman Larry Gagosian Jonathan Galassi
Alex Bolen, and Eliza Reed Bolen
Jeff Bezos
Bill and Hillary Clinton
Marina and Francesco Galesi Stephen Gan David Geffen Peter Gelb Martha and John Glass Toni and James Goodale Nina Griscom and Lionel Piraino Cornelia Guest Giorgio Guidotti Peggy Guinness
Ed Burns and Christy Turlington
Agnes Gund Lydia Hearst-Shaw
Patricia Duff
Nur Khan
Fernanda Gilligan and Kirk Henckels Alex Hitz Jared Holt Jean-Marc Houmard Arianna Huffington Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge Carl and Gail Icahn Randy Kempner and Tony Ingrao Marc Jacobs Adam Lindemann and Amalia Dayan
Sessa and Richard Johnson Paul Tudor Jones
Andy Cohen
Dayssi Olarte and Paul Kanavos David Karp Robert “Roy” Winthrop Kean III
David Karp
Jim Dunning and Susan Magrino Dunning
Paul and Dayssi Kanavos Stephen Colbert
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The AVENUE A-LIST
Amalia Dayan and Adam Lindemann Howard Lorber Julie Macklowe Rachelle Hruska and Sean MacPherson Marisa and Silvano Marchetto Jane Trapnell and Peter Marino Howard and Nancy Marks Wynton Marsalis Peter Martins Anthony Marx Lisa and Michael McCarty Anne Hearst and Jay McInerney Marigay McKee Keith McNally Richard Meier Ed Menicheschi Danny Meyer Lorne Michaels Steve Millington Melissa and Chappy Morris Adam Moss David Muir Lisa and Julian Niccolini Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols Jane and Daniel Och Marilyn and Eyal Ofer Adebayo Ogunlesi Richard Parsons
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Jenny and John Paulson Jane Boon and Norman Pearlstine Jane and Scott Pelley Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer Anna Chapman and Ronald Perelman Jonah Peretti Emmanuel Perrin Lisa and Richard Perry
“Influence still flows from blood and money, but neither alone is enough.”
Nick Pileggi Jed Rakoff Kathy and William Rayner Carolyn Reidy Esther Fein and David Remnick Avis and Bruce Richards Rebecca Roberston Elizabeth Stribling and Guy Robinson Carolyne Roehm Jill and Andrew Roosevelt Samantha Boardman and Aby Rosen
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Jane Rosenthal Andrew Rosenthal Kara and Stephen Ross Hilary and Wilbur Ross Daryl and Steven Roth Stephen Rubin Margaret Russell Perri Peltz and Eric Ruttenberg
David Muir
David Saltzman
George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth
Andrés and Lauren Santo Domingo Daniel Benedict and Andrew Saffir Tania and Ian Schrager Martin Scorsese Christine and Stephen Schwarzman Susan Segal Gayfryd Steinberg and Michael Shnayerson Lockhart Steele Dr. Patrick Stubgen and Dana Hammond
Renée and Richard Steinberg Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos
Jay McInerney and Anne Hearst
Allison and Leonard Stern Mimi and Barry Sternlicht Jon Stewart Jennifer Crandall and Richard David Story Carol and Dan Strone Dana Hammond and Patrick Stubgen Lucy and Phil Suarez Nan and Gay Talese Marc Tessier-Lavigne Serena Boardman and John Theodoracopulos Isabel and Ruben Toledo
Gayfryd Steinberg and Michael Shnayerson
Edward Menicheschi
Avis and Bruce Richards
Josh Tyrangiel Neil deGrasse Tyson Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman Alex von Bidder Carolina von Humboldt and Christophe von Hohenberg Anita and Johannes von Schoenborn Jean-Georges Vongerichten Vera Wang Rickie De Sole and Derek Webster Georgina Chapman and Harvey Weinstein Allison Williams Brian Williams
Carolina von Humboldt and Christophe von Hohenberg
Aby Rosen and Samantha Boardman
Jenny and John Paulson
Richard Parsons
Fred Wilson Shelby Bryan and Anna Wintour Dimitri of Yugoslavia Karin and Jeff Zucker Mort Zuckerman Monica Seeman and David Zwirner Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols
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THE POWER FAMILIES
Olivia Chantecaille, Philippe Chantecaille, Olivier Chantecaille and Alex Chantecaille
Inheritance, whether financial or genetic, can be a burden, but as these multi-generational clans prove, it can also be an advantage and a great gift if managed wisely. These New York families wield their influence across the spectrum from finance to fashion. Though we only have space to profile a few, all play an outsize part in our city’s life and times.
Pepe and Emilia Fanjul Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler
The Astons The Bronfmans The Chantecailles The Fanjuls The Farkases The Gregorys
Bingo Gubelmann
The Gubelmanns
Marjorie Gubelmann and Tantivy Gubelmann
The Herreras The Johnsons The Lauders The Laurens The Lefraks The Maccionis The Macks
Patricia Lansing and Carolina Herrera Jr.
The Murdochs
Reinaldo and Carolina Herrera
Lourdes Fanjul
The Neidichs
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TRUE STAR POWER
A never-before-published interview with the late, great New York legend, Lauren Bacall by Gregory
Speck
ong before her death in August at age 89, Lauren Bacall was often branded as unpleasant, abrasive, impolite and caustic. But when I interviewed her in spring 1987 as part of a series on movie legends, the hardened actress displayed her sensitive side. As these excerpts from that interview reveal, Bacall, uncensored, was a fiercely intelligent woman with decisive opinions and a constitution of stainless steel.
✰ On her reputation
I don’t consider myself to be formidable. . . . It’s not my favorite adjective. . . . I just don’t like being put into a category of being “tough,” which is something the press has done to me consistently over the years. It’s not true, and it’s not me. . . . It has nothing to do with me. . . . Strength is not toughness; it is strength. And I am strong. I tell the truth, which has gotten me into a lot of trouble, but that’s the way I am. I say exactly what I think. That’s how I’ve dealt with my life. I’m not about to change now . . . . I was trained by a master, [my husband] Humphrey Bogart, who dealt with the press pretty much the way I do, except that he was a man, so he got away with it.
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✰ On Kirk Douglas
Kirk was my big crush when I was 15 years old. . . . I was just a wide-eyed baby, and to me he seemed an experienced man of the world. He was close to 10 years older than I when we met, and he was hell on ladies back then. . . . I turned him down because he had forgotten that nice Jewish girls don’t make love until they’re married. And by the way, I would call it a little bit more than making a pass. He was being rather forceful, feeling his oats, as they say. Kirk was a very lively fellow, you know. That’s fine, but not for a frightened 15-year-old girl. . . . . My uncle had provided me with an overcoat, because I knew Kirk didn’t have one. Kirk really didn’t have any money, and my uncle had an overcoat that I knew he wasn’t wearing, so I told him about Kirk and asked him for the coat, which he gave me to give him. I guess I was just a silly, romantic little fool, arriving at his tiny little flat in the Village with this overcoat to give him to keep warm. I had such a crush on him. . . . To Have and Have Not with Humphrey Bogart
✰ On her childhood
I was brought up by my mother, whom I adored, and she was alone. She had left my father when I was only 6 years old, and my name was changed back to a part of her maiden name, which was Weinstein-Bacall. . . . I didn’t see my father from the age of 8 on. I credit my mother with supporting me in my ambitions. . . . I can’t imagine what I would have done without her. It might have been a disaster if my father had been around. . . . He never supported me or took care of me, but I knew him enough to know that it was good he was gone. He simply disappeared, and then when I started to become well known, he began to give interviews to the press. He was one of those . . . Perhaps I missed out on something special being raised alone. But then that is why I was determined not to have just one child. I remember that I kept wanting a sister. I always would have a “best girlfriend,” and we would pretend that we were sisters.
✰ On virtue
I was brought up to be a nice Jewish girl. Nice Jewish girls never go to bed with anyone until they’re married. I was very pure, just Miss Perfect Virgin. . . . The notion was that if you were easy to get, then no man would want you. I have to say that a lot of the old maxims were true, that they had value. 68 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2014
Bacall in 1989
✰ On her romance with Frank Sinatra
I’m not going to talk about Frank, because I’m very fond of him, and I will always care about Frank. But whatever went on between us is past, and I want it to stay that way. . . . I had a great time with him, and I learned something from it, and I’ll always care about him. . . . I feel that anyone who affects your life the way he did mine, who has such an impact, does so for a reason. I thus must have cared about him, and if I did, he can’t be all bad . . .
✰ On her debut with Bogart in To Have and Have Not
One of the reasons it worked so well [was] because I was still quite innocent underneath the veneer of sultry wisdom. I believe that my underlying innocence, in combination with the suggestive dialogue and the attitude I struck, made it better than it would have been had I been a woman of the world. I didn’t know anything back then, including what I was doing. Everything I did in To Have and Have Not was pure instinct. I was only 19 years old, and far from an experienced actress . . . . [Director Howard] Hawks really knew what to do, and he’s the one who should be given the credit for that.
“I tell the truth, which has gotten me into a lot of trouble, but that’s the way I am. That’s how I’ve dealt with my life. I’m not about to change now.” ✰ On her romance with Bogart, which began on that film set
There is a chemistry that happens between people, and you cannot possibly explain it. What happened between Bogey and me was certainly not by design. First of all, I would never have anyt hing to do with a married man. It would just never occur to me. But we were there together, and we had fun together, and our personalities kind of clicked. The next thing we knew, we were getting caught up in something. I mean, it didn’t happen the first minute, and it was hard for him, too, for he was not a playboy. . . . He was not a man who screwed around, and to do it when he was married to someone else was a horror to him. . . . He probably never believed for a minute that it could work, either. He was 25 years my senior, and I was so young. He told me later that he figured I would leave him in five years. . . . He was a lot more entertaining than anyone else I ever met, I can tell you.
✰ On failing after an early success in films
They put me up on the top rung of the ladder, and then they pulled me down, and I spent the next 20 years trying to get back up. . . . You never
can get back up, you know. Once you have that great impact at the beginning and then fall on your face, you can never achieve the same level of success, because the first time you do it, you’re new. The kind of excitement you generate when you’re new simply does not return. Overnight, I went from anonymity to being on almost every magazine cover in the world. I was an instant star. I learned very early on not to believe any of it. . . . I hadn’t absorbed the success by the time I was a failure, for all of it happened within a year. In one year my life was over. . . . It was all very cruel, for at the very beginning they had made me into something I wasn’t, this brilliant and sophisticated star. . . . Who can live up to that kind of expectation? Nobody.
✰ On her return to New York and her second marriage
[Bogart] died in 1957, and I sold the house [they shared in Holmby Hills, California] and moved away in 1959. . . . Having had a great life there, I just had nothing to keep me. I hadn’t been thought of as an actress for many years by that point. I was thought of simply as Bogey’s wife. My career was less than startling, shall we say. . . . Having had everything go so well for me, I just felt it was time to leave. . . . I came back to where my roots were. I suppose I met Jason Robards. . . . at the end of 1959. Gradually, but not immediately, I started seeing him. . . . Nothing is comparable to anything. It was totally different. I don’t think it serves Bogey or Jason or me to compare them. One has no bearing on the other. It ended in divorce in 1969. . . . But that was no real problem. . . . We were just incompatible. Sometimes things just don’t work out, that’s all, and this just didn’t work out. . . . I’m not going to discuss Jason in any negative way whatever. . . . He is the father of my son Sam, and I’m not knocking him at all.
✰ On her philosophy of life and love
I think there is such a thing as destiny, and that to a degree is what is meant to happen. But I also think that you can direct your life, make choices to alter your life. . . . I am not living exactly the way I want to, but as long as I have freedom and don’t have to worry about paying the rent, I’m okay. Working is, I feel, the most important thing for me to do, since it keeps me functioning. . . . I don’t sit around thinking that I’d like to have another husband; only another man would make me think that way. I might be willing to consider it if someone wonderful came along, but I really don’t expect it. I just don’t think there are too many wonderful men out there. ✦ OCTOBER 2014 • AVENUE MAGAZINE | 69
HOUSES OF THE What where you worship says about you by Haley Friedlich
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ew Yorkers now announce where they eat, drink, shop and sweat, but they are not as quick to reveal whether and where it is that they worship. Miraculously (if you will), religion and prayer are still highly revered, even in a society tending towards over-snapping and oversharing. Texting, Tweeting and Instagramming from services is still considered ill-mannered, and so religion gains less traction than other, more sharable, experiences. But, what we do know is that certain houses of worship in this city have two-year waitlists for membership; leaders who have been to more society weddings than the late Mrs. Astor; and holiday services that are harder to get into than a playoff game. But the “church lady” generation is dying off; philanthropy is becoming increasingly global and diverse and these congregations might soon rely on new converts and new money for major funding. Even the most glorious temples are only as powerful as the people who fill them.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S AFFILIATION: Episcopalian
HEAD HONCHO: Rector Buddy Stallings
LOCATION, LOCATION: 109 East 50th Street at Park Avenue
HISTORY IN THE CITY:
St. Bart’s had downtown beginnings—in a simple church building on Great Jones Street that was established in 1835. It began its journey uptown in 1876, when the congregation bought a site on the corner of Madison Avenue and 44th Street from William H. Vanderbilt. James Renwick designed the building and Stanford White embellished it with a triple FrenchRomanesque portal in 1902–03; the elaborate doors were paid for by the Vanderbilt family in memory of William’s son Cornelius Vanderbilt II.
Top to bottom: Robert Fairchild, Deborah and Zack Snyder and Tiler Peck
BLUEPRINTS:
St. Bart’s moved to its current building in 1917. The Byzantine structure was designed by Betram Goodhue, who also designed the Los Angeles Central Library, the famed Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago and, interestingly, designed a number of popular typefaces, including Cheltenham and Merrymount. St. Bart’s was designated a New York landmark in 1967.
REPUTATION:
St. Bart’s was long tied to great families such as the Vanderbilts. Today, it is renowned for its attention to music and inclusive religious and interfaith teachings; its beautiful landmark architecture, and its very own restaurant and bar; Inside Park at St. Bart’s. No surprise, it attracts the artistic, cultural and creative elites of the city.
POINT OF INTEREST:
Robert Fairchild and Tiler Peck, both principal dancers with the New York City Ballet were married by the St. Bart’s rector; Dawn of the Dead and Superman megaproducers Zack and Deborah Snyder were married here.
CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE AFFILIATION: Reform Judaism
HEAD HONCHO:
Senior Rabbi Angela W. Buchdahl
LOCATION, LOCATION: 652 Lexington Avenue at East 55th Street
HISTORY IN THE CITY:
Central Synagogue’s parent congregations, Shaar Hashomayim and Ahawath Chesed, were founded in 1839 and 1846, respectively, on the Lower East Side. The two institutions merged in 1917, forming Central Synagogue.
BLUEPRINTS: Left to Right: Michael Gould, Kent Swig, Boaz Weinstein and Erica Levy with Geraldo Rivera
The current building was commissioned by the families of the Ahawath Chesed congregation; members sought out Henry Fernbach, New York’s first prominent Jewish architect, to design the synagogue, and it was completed in 1872. It was designed in
Moorish Revival style (in homage to the Jewish community in Moorish Spain) and took architectural notes from Dohány Street Synagogue in Budapest. It is one of the oldest synagogue buildings in the United States and has been a National Historic Landmark since 1975. An accidental fire caused damage to the building in 1998 but it was restored in its original style by 2001.
REPUTATION:
Central Synagogue is known in the Reform sector for its progressiveness—the congregation is open to both traditional and alternative means of prayer. Rabbi Buchdahl is a pioneer—she is one of just a few woman to lead a major U.S. synagogue. She is the daughter of a Korean Buddhist and an American Jew, she studied religion at Yale before enrolling in rabbinical school and is one of only a dozen Jewish leaders in the U.S. and Canada ordained as both a rabbi and a cantor. The congregation has a two-year waitlist for membership, with 300 New York City families awaiting admission. Rabbi Ruchdahl is rethinking the waitlist and even the temple’s model for membership. Her objective is to make the institution more inclusive to those who want to be a part of their community and remake the membership model into one that is a more boutique, pay-per-service structure.
POINT OF INTEREST:
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AFFILIATION: Reform Judaism
HEAD HONCHO:
Senior Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson
LOCATION, LOCATION: Congregation Emanu-El is located at 1 East 65th Street, at Fifth Avenue
HISTORY IN THE CITY:
Temple Emanu-El had 33 founding members (mostly of German origin) in 1845. The first congregation was in a rented hall at Grand and Clinton Streets.
BLUEPRINTS:
Robert D. Kohn designed the current Temple Emanu-El and it was completed in 1929. Kohn also designed the New York Ethical Culture building and the Macy’s expansion. The hall seats 2,500; making it larger than St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
REPUTATION:
Beginning in the 1870s, Temple Emanu-El became a symbol of the efforts of wealthy German Jews to adjust to modern life, develop enlightened Judaism and take part in what social historian Stephen Birmingham called “the assimilation-socialacceptance process.” When it opened on Fifth Avenue in 1870, the New York Times hailed Emanu-el for “proclaim[ing] the dominion of reason over blind and bigoted faith.” By the 1930s, Emanu-El was regarded as a symbol of status and upward mobility for New York Jews of European descent.
POINT OF INTEREST:
Notable members include former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Leon Black, Eliot Spitzer and Jeff Zucker. Joan Rivers was a longtime member and her funeral was recently held at Emanu-El. Samantha Boardman and Aby Rosen were married by Emanu-El’s Rabbi David Posner. Top to bottom: Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Leon Black, Jeff Zucker, Eliot Spitzer and Aby Rosen with Samantha Boardman
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL
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POINT OF INTEREST:
Episcopal
HEAD HONCHO: The Rev. Brenda G. Husson
LOCATION, LOCATION: 71st Street and Madison Avenue
HISTORY IN THE CITY:
St. James was founded in 1810 as a summer chapel for (presumably upper-class) New York City residents who had summer homes north of what was then the city, on the banks of the East River. The first St. James’ was on East 69th Street in a quaint and simple building. It then moved in 1860 to a temporary home on East 72nd Street by James Renwick, Jr. (who designed St. Patrick’s). St. James’ grew steadily from a “summer church” as the Upper East Side’s Episcopalian population continued to grow.
Famous parishioners over the years have included the Havemeyer family and Mayor John Lindsay. In 1971, Lindsay, President Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, H.R. Haldeman and Governor Nelson Rockefeller all attended New York governor and former prosecutor and presidential candidate Thomas Dewey’s funeral there. It was open to the public too and made page one of the New York Times, which noted that “the presence of so many noted people . . . seemed to discourage ordinary citizens from entering the imposing brownstone church” though “one elderly woman in a flowing black cape and a hennaed wig askew marched up the steps” undaunted and had her “voluminous shopping bag” searched before joining the mourners.
Top to bottom: John Lindsay, Henry Kissinger, President Richard Nixon and Governor Nelson Rockefeller
ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH BLUEPRINTS:
The present church opened in 1885. It was designed in Romanesque style by R.H. Robertson, who also designed the Park Row Building. Ralph Adams Cram, who was known for his Gothic Revival designs, was hired in 1924 to rebuild the church into its current size and style. The church underwent major renovations in 2001 to accommodate its growing population, improve accessibility and restore certain aspects.
Its origins and location make it one of the most prestigious parishes in the city. St. James’ is progressive and inclusive— perhaps a reflection of its patrons. The parish sponsored Carol Anderson in 1977, who was ordained and became the first female priest in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Rev. Ryan Fleenor is a fellow in the church’s mentoring program and was fully supported by the church’s rector Rev. Husson, who officiated the same-sex marriage of Fleenor and partner Daniel Noble in 2012.
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REPUTATION:
ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL AFFILIATION: Roman Catholic
HEAD HONCHO:
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York
LOCATION, LOCATION: Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets
HISTORY IN THE CITY:
The Diocese of New York was created in 1808, and in response to an increasing Catholic population, the original St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built on Mulberry Street and dedicated in 1815. The New York Gazette wrote: “Upwards of four thousand persona consisting of the best families of New York attended the dedication.”
BLUEPRINTS: Top to bottom: Kenneth Langone, Hugh Carey, Vince Lombardi, Senator Robert F. Kennedy and President Lyndon Johnson
Archbishop John Hughes initiated the plans to move St. Patrick’s from its downtown location to its current location. James Renwick, Jr. designed the cathedral in Gothic Revival style. Renwick also designed the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The cornerstone for St. Patrick’s was laid in August 1858, but construction paused during the Civil War. The structure was finally completed in
1878 and dedicated in 1879. The cathedral and its campus were named National Historic Landmarks in 1976. St. Patrick’s is in the midst of a three-year, $177 million restoration project that commenced in 2012.
REPUTATION:
With its massive proportions, intricate design and artistry and storied history, St. Patrick’s is one of the most iconic buildings in New York. The congregation itself is comprised of some of the city’s most successful and elite but prides itself on its democratic spirit—it is also open to tourists and visitors as well as congregants.
POINT OF INTEREST:
Kenneth Langone, Frank Bisignano, John Castle, Samuel DiPiazza, Jr. are amongst the notable parishioners. After his assassination in June of 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was memorialized here, with then-President Lyndon Johnson, members of the Supreme Court and Congress and Mayor John Lindsay in attendance. Senator Ted Kennedy delivered his famous eulogy to his brother during that service, and RFK’s body then lay in repose for about 12 hours in the cathedral. Requiem Masses were also said here for the likes of Babe Ruth, Vince Lombardi, Ed Sullivan and former Governor of New York Hugh Carey. Andy Warhol’s memorial was held here and attended by 2,000 mourners.
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ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH AFFILIATION: Roman Catholic
HEAD HONCHO: The Rev. Kevin Madigan
LOCATION, LOCATION: 65 East 89th Street at Madison Avenue
HISTORY IN THE CITY:
This church was originally built as the Episcopal Church of the Beloved Disciple in 1870, and then sold to the Dutch Reform Congregation in 1929. By 1949, the Dutch Reform movement was on the decline in New York and the property no longer had enough patrons to fill it. In early 1950, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York was looking to expand to the Upper East Side (then known as the “Silk Stocking District”) and acquired the current property and rededicated it as the Church of St. Thomas More.
Top to bottom: President Bill Clinton, Jackie Kennedy and Senator Ted Kennedy
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BLUEPRINTS:
The original building was completed in 1870 and designed by the architectural firm Hubert, Pirsson & Co. Architectural historians say it was modeled closely after Edward Buckton Lamb’s Church of
St. Martin’s in London. Under Catholic leadership, the church was renovated by architect Paul Cornelius Reilly in Gothic Revival style. Reilly, himself a Catholic, built many Catholic churches, along with theaters, in New York.
REPUTATION:
In many ways this church is distinguished by the rich history of its building, as well as its congregation. Even though it was built in 1870, its origins seem quite contemporary Upper East Side: When the Rev. Isaac Tuttle approached an Episcopalian philanthropist, Caroline Talman, with the need for a new church, she offered him the money to build it. Another strong woman later made it a local landmark during its Catholic era: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
POINT OF INTEREST:
As mentioned, Jackie Kennedy was a parishioner here. She was active with the church until her death in 1994, but her funeral was held at the nearby St. Ignatius of Loyola due to the number of attendees. In 1999, after John F. Kennedy Jr.’s death and cremation, the family held a private memorial service at St. Thomas More; President Bill Clinton attended and, again, Senator Ted Kennedy gave the eulogy. ✦
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TIM DAVIS The Hamptons Luxury Market Leader
“It is essential to comprehensively understand a luxury market property purchase as both an investment decision and a lifestyle enhancement.” – TIM DAVIS Tim Davis, of the Corcoran Group, sold Southampton’s historic Wooldon Manor oceanfront estate, not once, but twice in just six months. It first sold in one transaction in December of 2013 for $75 million. In less than 3 months it was back on the market, selling again in July 2014 in several transactions, for a total of $81.25 million. Tim was not only the co-exclusive listing agent, but he was also the selling agent first, for the entire transaction in 2013 (the house and four parcels) and two of the 2014 transactions (including the house and one parcel). An amazing year for this veteran Hamptons agent! You have so many incredible listings on the market right now, can you tell us a little more about one or two of them? Yes, I am very fortunate in that regard. Rather than pinpoint one, I would state that in particular there are a number of important and impressive waterfront and oceanfront properties which I am currently offering in the market. Each one offers a unique feeling and opportunity depending on the way in which one wants to live and own their home in the Hamptons. From a crisp oceanfront contemporary in Sagaponack to a rambling Mecox Bay front mansion. There are some wonderful selections in the market right now that will suit a wide variety of needs. What is it like working together with your son, Jonathan? Jonathan assists on a number of my listings, while helping to develop other aspects of the business. We are building a partnership and have made a long-term commitment to providing the best service and marketing programs to our clients. Jon has brought social media and other exciting opportunities to enhance the Tim Davis brand and
develop new opportunities. Most recently while in L.A. he introduced himself to one of the stars of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, which evolved into our shooting an episode of the show in the Hamptons featuring several of my listings. Hamptons real estate is booming again…why do you think that is? Hamptons real estate has been a constant. Even in recession times we always had buyers, just at different prices. First, we are a safe haven for investment. Then and perhaps most importantly this locale offers a unique and exceptional quality of life within 2 hours from Manhattan. The Hamptons have a well-deserved worldwide reputation for being a jewel in the real estate market and a lifestyle destination for homeowners. Who has had the greatest influence on your life, and why? My wife and three children have been my greatest influence. Their love and support on a daily basis keeps me grounded and they remind me of the things that are most important in life. They inspire me to be the best version of myself. You know the saying “ Behind every successful man...” for me, that means my entire family. They are my motivating engine. What is the most important lesson you have learned as a real estate agent in the Hamptons? Each customer, contact and transaction is a future building block for new relationships and new business for tomorrow or ten years down the road. Treat them honestly, fairly and guide them with the experience and the understanding of the market gained over 33 years in the business to serve their best interests. Do right by them and the future will take care of you.
Tim Davis The Corcoran Group | 88 Main Street, Southampton, New York | 631.702.9211 | tgdavis@corcoran.com
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A-LIST BROKERS
Gary DePersia
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing. I currently have one of the most interesting listings to come on the market recently in very hot Sagaponack that includes an oceanfront house on 8 acres with 280 feet of beachfront and a nearly contiguous 23-acre reserve, with over 400 feet on Sagg Pond listed for just under $35 million. Imagine . . . surf the ocean in the morning with the sunrise, go riding in the afternoon or sail into a gorgeous sunset from your own dock on the Pond. As you might expect, it has been getting enormous interest. What one property are you currently representing that you’re shocked hasn’t been snatched up yet? With land selling at an all-time high, I’m a little surprised that my listing on 2.76 acres on Gibson Lane is still there. Currently hosting a modest house, pool and renovated barn with studio space above, this property could accommodate a new 8,400-square-foot house, pool, tennis court and 1,250-square-foot accessory structure, becoming one of the more significant new estates in Sagaponack, with views over the Reserve to the ocean, which is just down the street. However, with a new, very attractive price, it may not be there for much longer.
THE CORCORAN GROUP
“Analyze my listings and sales and you will clearly see that I, along with my four licensed assistants, service buyers and sellers in all price ranges and geographic locations . . .”
Tell us something about you that most people don’t know (or that might surprise us)? I’m always surprised when I hear that buyers and sellers were sometimes reluctant to contact me because they feel they were not in my “price range.” There was recent press about a new Hamptons real estate agency whose brokers don’t even get out of bed for less than $10 million . . . Let me be clear: That’s not me. Analyze my listings and sales and you will clearly see that I, along with my four licensed assistants, service buyers and sellers in all price ranges and geographic locations, from Southampton to Montauk, and Sagaponack to Shelter Island. I have listings that range from $565,000 in the Springs to well over $30 million on the water. As agents, we all love selling and representing the big stuff, but that didn’t stop me from putting a $400,000 cottage into contract in Hampton Bays earlier this summer.
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A-LIST BROKERS How do your collaborative efforts benefit your clients? When you work with us, you get the added benefit of a team effort. Most importantly: You get us, not an assistant, to guide you through every facet of the transaction. Susan draws on her expertise as a real estate attorney, which is a tremendous asset in negotiating the best possible terms for any party we represent. Michael has roots in marketing and sales. We both have a comprehensive understanding of finance and real estate investment strategy, which is greatly beneficial to our clients, including developers who consistently seek our expertise. What do you bring to the table? We have in-depth market knowledge and a sophisticated approach to sales. We bring pending and current sales data and strong market analysis to every transaction. Our pricing strategy is highly successful. We guide our sellers and buyers through every step of the process and simplify the experience for them. We are proud of the fact that we have achieved record prices for sellers and uncovered untapped opportunities for buyers. What distinguishes you from others in the field? Not all brokers bring the same skills to the task. While it is easy to enter the real estate field, it is not easy to achieve the background and expertise to best serve your clients. A broker’s job involves understanding the marketplace, uncovering hidden potential, strong negotiating skills, navigating complex financial and legal issues and considering the psychology behind the sale or purchase. Our combined and extensive backgrounds in real estate law, negotiation, investment and marketing give us a significant edge. We understand the nuances of co-op boards. Having expert brokers on your team who know how best to present a financial statement, reference letters and a buyer profile to a cooperative board is essential. We also have an expertise and strong track record in complicated land-lease apartment sales.
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“Our combined and extensive backgrounds in real estate law, negotiation, investment and marketing give us a significant edge.”
What is the secret to your partnership? Our partnership is based on trust and respect for the clients we represent, and for each other. We listen to our clients’ concerns and goals. We fully understand that they entrust us with one of their most valuable assets. Every assignment, whether it’s a studio or a penthouse, is undertaken with the dedication to achieve the best possible result. Much of our business comes from referrals, which is extremely gratifying to us.
Michael Abrams
What excites you most about your job? The best part of the job is the people we meet and the trust and friendships we develop along the way. It is extremely satisfying to know that we helped someone achieve or exceed their goal in selling a property, or we found them the perfect new home. We are fortunate to be able to work together in this exciting and dynamic industry.
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What experience/expertise do you bring to the table? I am a fierce negotiator. I manage expectations to achieve the best possible results for either my buyer or seller. What distinguishes you from others in your field? For me, this job is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I have no “off” hours. What excites you most about your job? I have a passion for architecture. I love going into someone’s home and seeing how they have personalized the space. The most exciting part is the negotiation process. What would you recommend to those trying to sell their home? Every seller thinks they are pricing their home under value: Be realistic about the price of your property and position yourself accordingly What advice would you give someone looking to buy real estate as an investment in your area now? Condos in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park are the way to go. With all the bidding wars out there now, what can prospective buyers do to be best prepared, so they are successful? Pay the ask, and trust that there is a strong chance others will also do so. Be prepared to overbid asking price. What professional accomplishment(s) this year are you proudest of? This will be my most successful year ever and I think it is because I decided to not take a lot of time off and go back to previous buyers and sellers and focus on them trading up or down. I am presently under contract on a 78.1M deal. That is an accomplishment!
W A R B U R G R E A LT Y Give some examples of ways you’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty with to make the sale (or get the new listing). My favorite story happened last month. I was in Aspen on vacation and ran into previous clients who decided to buy a new place in New York that day. We did a 24-hour turnaround: Aspen to New York and back, in which time they purchased a $30 million property—that was cool!
Richard Steinberg
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
“Pay the ask, and trust that there is a strong chance others will also do so. Be prepared to overbid asking price.”
Are there any causes you’re very passionate about? I am a board member of Guild Hall in East Hampton and active in my children’s schools: Nightingale, Collegiate, Princeton and Cornell, as well as my grandchildren’s schools. Education is a big priority for our family.
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Susan Breitenbach
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
THE CORCORAN GROUP What is it about you that attracts so many A-list clients? They all want the very best, the most experienced, knowledgeable, professional and honest agent. I feel that that is what I bring to the table: 24 years’ experience in this market, during which I’ve consistently been at the very top of my profession. I am very straightforward, and they also love the fact that I am a workaholic and a perfectionist. What advice would you give someone looking to buy real estate as an investment in your area now? I think the time is right to buy now while there’s still a good amount of inventory to choose from. I believe the market will continue to improve; and as we all know, when the inventory starts to deplete, the prices go up. Buy the best property you can afford in your price range. Remember, you can always make improvements to a home, but you cannot change the location. What professional accomplishments are you proudest of? I’m proudest of consistently being ranked so highly by the Wall Street Journal. It’s a nationwide ranking by sales volume. Already I was ranked No. 2 in 2011 and No. 12 in 2012, making me the the only agent ranked No. 1 in the Hamptons for two consecutive years! And . . . this year I have done well over a quarter of a billion dollars in sales volume and am looking forward to one of my best years ever!
What would you recommend to those trying to sell their home? What are the little things they can do that really go a long way? Price is most important. You don’t want to chase the market. Price competitively. We would much rather see you turn down offers than not receive any. Presentation of your home is also important. Fresh paint, de-cluttering of your home, updated appliances and clean rooms are all important. If you have a new home or one that is unfurnished, it is extremely helpful to have it staged or furnished. What current listings are you particularly proud of? I am currently marketing quite a few extraordinary properties. First is a brand new stunning oceanfront: 3 acres in East Hampton with a pool and “party house,” tennis court plus cabana, right on the beach. Second, I just listed an incredible and unique custom modern home with 30 foot ceilings, all the bells and whistles on almost 3 acres in Southampton near the ocean. Third is a unique 17-acre compound in Bridgehampton south of the highway, which includes a new large custom home with two 2.1 acres building lots with oversized pool and jacuzzi, sunken hydro har-tru tennis court, 2 outbuildings with sliding glass nano doors, bar, outdoor TV, fireplace, incredible outdoor kitchen, golf hole and putting green and 13 acre reserve with endless possibilities.
Bridgehampton (Pictured Above): A very special offering south-of-the-highway compound, this property defines luxury and uncompromising quality, with attention to the smallest of details. It is a unique property that will appeal to buyers seeking exclusivity in the Hamptons. This magnificent compound expands across 17.5 acres and includes two single and separate building lots that are approximately 2.1 acres each, plus an abutting 13.4-acre agricultural reserve. WEB#11114 Ocean Rd.
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Alan Schnurman Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
SAUNDERS & ASSOCIATES What is it about you that attracts so many A-list clients? It is my experience and passion. I have been buying, selling and developing properties in the Hamptons for over 25 years. What excites you most about your job? I love what I do. I sell the most beautiful homes in the most beautiful place. What word, or few words, best describes you professionally? I always try to keep a good optimistic attitude. My favorite quote is, “I Can, I Will, I Must.” Did you have another career prior to real estate? I was a practicing attorney for over 40 years. The experience in negotiating, drafting and resolving issues is invaluable. What advice would you give someone looking to buy real estate as an investment in the Hamptons? There is no better investment that I know of. In a rising market, it goes up first and goes up most; and in a declining market, it goes down last and goes down least. The rental market for single-family homes is one of the strongest in the world.
Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing. “Breathtaking Sagaponack” is a newly constructed masterpiece in the heart of Sagaponack, at 233 Hedges Lane. The home stands out for its panoramic ocean and reserve vistas. Designed by Val Florio, the 11,340-square-foot home has nine bedrooms (including first and second floor masters), 10 full and four half-baths. Also included are six masonry fireplaces, an elevator, a three-car garage and an expansive roof-top terrace. The outdoor entertaining area includes a 72-by-18-foot heated salt water pool, pool house, sunken Har-Tru-surfaced tennis court and a large outdoor kitchen, including barbecue and pizza oven. The indoor entertaining level includes a glassenclosed, oversized gym with its own courtyard, sauna, steam room, movie theater, glass-enclosed wine cellar, billiards room and large recreation room. The home is not to be missed. The asking price is $18.95 million. What professional accomplishments this year are you proudest of? In less than a year I have been able to sell over $55 million worth of real estate, including the highest price ever obtained for a home in Noyac ($13 million) and the second highest price in Shelter Island ($9.5 million). Tell us something about yourself that most people do not know. I have run 15 marathons and hiked to the base camp of Mount Everest.
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Leslie S. Modell
Senior Global Real Estate Advisor/Associate Broker What do you think it is about you that attracts so many A-list clients? I’m an extremely good listener and interpreter of my clients’ needs, and that is an invaluable quality. I am intuitive and adept at reading people to know exactly what they want; I then give 150 percent to accomplish their unique goals. My tenacity and ingenuity have resulted in a proven track record of getting deals done and satisfying clients, no matter what it takes. I also enjoy established relationships within New York City’s brokerage community, and a reputation as an ethical, respected professional among my peers which helps get deals done. With all the bidding wars out there now, what can prospective buyers do to be best prepared, so they are successful? I prepare my buyers by explaining the process and having all their paperwork ready so they can move forward with confidence once they find a home they love. If they are financing, I connect them with a mortgage lender and encourage them to get preapproved by the bank before we even start looking. If paying cash, they should have all their funds on hand. Having a good real estate attorney is also advised, so that when we do make an offer, and it’s accepted, my buyer appears serious and eager to close, which is what the seller wants.
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“My tenacity and ingenuity have resulted in a proven track record of getting deals done and satisfying clients, no matter what it takes.”
What experience/expertise do you bring to the table? What distinguishes you from others in your field? With over 10 years in Manhattan real estate, I have extensive knowledge of what needs to happen to make clients happy, and make transactions successful. I expertly handle all the details of every deal, while navigating my buyers and sellers through the market in order to inspire the right decisions, and facilitate the best outcomes. As their trusted advisor, I negotiate on their behalf to bring all parties together harmoniously, and streamline the process essential to efficiently close the deal. Tell us something new and exciting you’re currently representing. I’m thrilled to be representing an expansive, elegant two-bedroom, three-bath corner apartment in the white-glove Robert A.M. Stern building, the Chatham, on the Upper East Side. I’ve done many sales in this luxurious full-service residence, and am honored by the privilege every time I get a listing here. I stage and strategically price every apartment with great care, and aggressively market my properties, capitalizing on the very best marketing source in the world through the Global Program of Sotheby’s International Realty, which enables incomparable worldwide exposure to the highest-profile international markets.
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A-LIST BROKERS
Zachary Vichinsky Licensed Real Estate Broker
Cody Vichinsky
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
BESPOKE REAL ESTATE Hamptons broker teams at The Corcoran Group. We have a proven track record of facilitating and closing deals at the pinnacle of the Hamptons market—selling hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate in the past several months alone—and are behind some of the most notable land trades in the Hamptons. Today, our approach leverages up-to-the-minute market data, the most sophisticated technology, and a highly influential global network, and, in solely representing properties and new development projects worth $10 million and above, can invest more capital, time and internal resources. No other firm has a full-time research team on staff or the ability to identify prime land opportunities before they become available.
What is it about you that attracts so many A-list clients? Bespoke is more than a brokerage for high-end homes; it is a curated collection of truly rare properties, each backed by a one-of-a-kind marketing program that locates buyers and delivers results through concierge-style service. We represent diverse capabilities, from storied ocean front estates to new construction and development sites. Additionally, we provide a caliber of service commensurate with the properties we represent and have knowledge of the Hamptons unlike anyone else. Having grown up in this business, we fully understand the development process and stay current on all of the latest trends and market activity. We have also completely redefined the process of marketing and branding to offer a truly customized and strategic data-driven approach. Through years of carefully cultivating relationships and facilitating deals at the top of the Hamptons market, we have gained unparalleled knowledge and access to the rarest properties on the East End.
What word, or few words, best describe you professionally? Focused. We wake up every day to win. We are goal oriented, so we ensure that our time and energy are managed properly. We are driven to be the best service providers for luxury Hamptons real estate, and we understand what it takes to close business, so we work tirelessly to add value where it is needed.
What experience/expertise do you bring to the table? Prior to Bespoke, we founded and led one of the most successful
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Susan Merdinger Greenfield Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
“When you love what you do . . . It is always a pleasure”
BROWN HARRIS STEVENS What excites you most about what you do? The unpredictability of the business. I never know what new client will be referred to me or will be calling me for advice, guidance and help. When you love what you do, it is always a pleasure. What word, or few words, best describe you professionally? Hard-working and available at all times. Always available. What do you think it is about you that attracts so many A-List clients? Several factors: Experience: Because of my three decades in the real estate industry, including owning and operating my own real estate offices in Paris and Manhattan, my clients benefit from my experience in the field. Attitude: Keeping a positive attitude in the face of any obstacle.
Confidentiality: My commitment to anonymity and confidentiality underscores my ability to manage high-profile clients. Focus: I am service oriented, with attention to details and, above all, I make the process seamless for my clients. What experience do you bring to the table? What distinguishes you from others in your field? I have a strong background in sales, marketing and private client services in both the international and domestic real estate markets, having worked for a decade previously for Merrill Lynch. Anything new or exciting happening with your business? Most recently, my son joined my sales team, bringing with him his years of investment expertise, analysis and management. His financial background and experience has been a welcome addition to what we can now offer our clients: both residential and commercial investment analysis and guidance.
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Danny Davis
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
TOWN RESIDENTIAL What expertise do you bring to the table? What distinguishes you from others? Over the course of my career, I have successfully closed well over 1,000 transactions. Whether representing the buyer or seller, I’ve found that each transaction has been unique for allowing me to always carry the experiences forward. I am a fiercely loyal advocate for my clients and take great pride in always negotiating the best possible outcome.My personal experience of living in different neighborhoods has also helped shaped my career. I have firsthand knowledge of not only nearly every street, but also the beautiful buildings that line them. I work hard—and as a firm believer in work/life balance, I play hard, too. I am an avid biker and spend much of my free time coaching one of my five (yes, five!) kids’ soccer or baseball teams. What would you recommend to those trying to sell their home? Proper pricing is more important than ever. After all, real estate is a numbers game! Pricing right at or slightly below the current market grabs attention. The more potential buyers that come through the door, the better chance there is in securing multiple bids with the oft-result of over-ask offers. My strategy proves successful every time. Staging is also key, with the investment often translating into an increased sale price. I work closely with several talented stagers. Regardless of price point, real estate is aspirational, and a well-staged apartment begins to tell the story.
What are the biggest mistakes you see buyers make? The biggest mistake a buyer can make is not being prepared. I can’t tell you how many buyers I meet who have lost count of how many properties they have seen and lost because they could not act quickly. To be successful, a buyer must have a complete understanding of his or her financial position. When I work with new buyers, I always ask them to complete a financial statement, so we can focus on what they can really afford and avoid wasting time on properties that exceed that number. I also recommend that they speak with a lender or private banker before the first apartment is even seen—this way when I find them the perfect home, we are ready to go in strong and prepared. Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing. In the next few weeks, I will be listing a stunning 3,200square-foot loft in a boutique doorman condo in prime SoHo. The property will be priced just under $9 million. I also have several incredible Tribeca lofts coming onto the market: 48 Laight, 19–21 Warren and 200 Chambers. What’s your favorite way to spend a day? My day starts with taking my four younger children to school and then heading to a yoga class at Kula or Lyons Den. After that, I am off to the office and out for appointments and showings. My favorite way to end a busy day is a mellow dinner with my wife and five kids at Estancia. (Ha! Did I just say “mellow” dinner?!)
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Daniela V. Rivoir
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
What is the current state of the Manhattan residential market, and what is your prediction for the future? Inventory remains very tight, with just a 3.9-month supply of apartments for sale. This has brought prices to record levels. Demand remains strong for properly priced properties, due to a booming local economy and the global appeal of Manhattan real estate. I don’t see much changing over the next several months, as there are not enough apartments coming on the market to satisfy demand despite the pickup in new development. Give some examples of the way you’ve gone over and beyond the call of duty to make the sale. In a very competitive situation I went to meet a customer who was taking care of her child in the middle of Central Park, to pick up the contract. Then, due to a light rain and traffic, I hitchhiked an empty tour bus to drive me to Midtown, where I delivered the contract to the seller’s attorney, who was shopping at Saks for his wife’s birthday. The deadline of 5 pm was met, and the deal was made.
BROWN HARRIS STEVENS Tell us something new and exciting you’re currently representing. I am currently standing in this magnificent flat that I just listed, in the iconic Trump Tower. Once the home of Mr. Donald Trump’s parents, this luxurious apartment, in triple mint condition, has breathtaking views that include the George Washington Bridge, Central Park and Freedom Tower. It is an astounding property with an exceptional layout. Attention has been given to every detail throughout the home. Such beautiful trophy properties are always very exciting to represent.
“Demand remains strong for properly priced properties, due to a booming local economy and the global appeal of Manhattan real estate.”
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Christine Miller Martin
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker New York Residential Specialist (NYRS) What do you think it is about you that attracts so many A-List clients? By providing outstanding service and results I have been rewarded with a thriving business comprised mainly of referrals from satisfied buyers, sellers, attorneys and financial advisors. I feel incredibly fortunate to work with such an exceptional roster of clients who rely on me for results. Relationships in this business are of paramount importance and I devote a lot of time to developing and maintaining them. My team is willing to go the extra mile for our clients which has earned us their loyalty and a reputation as trusted advisors. Did you have another career prior to real estate? If so, how has that given you an edge in real estate? I was formerly a trusts and estates lawyer at a well-known New York law firm. The experience of advising high-net worth individuals and families on important legal matters has proved enormously beneficial to my real estate career and valuable to my clients. I am professionally trained to negotiate, appreciate the importance of absolute discretion and am uniquely able to raise issues with my clients such as the optimal legal ownership structure of a property. My legal background often proves a major selling point for hiring me. You recently added Susanne Rhow to your team. How do your collaborative efforts benefit your clients? The addition of Susanne Rhow has proved a wonderful benefit both to
W A R B U R G R E A LT Y me and to our clients. Susanne has an impressive international luxury marketing background and was a Vice President in the Trusts & Estates and Private Clients Group at Sotheby’s. Together, we provide our clients with the highest level of service, knowledge of the international luxury market, the strongest estates background of any real estate team out there and experience in representing the finest cooperatives and condominiums in the city. We have really developed our relationships in the trusts & estates and private wealth communities. Most recently, we organized a panel discussion “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Building and Protecting Wealth” which was extremely well-attended and received.
Many people call you a “young philanthropist.” What are the causes you are passionate about? I have been very involved over the years at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Middlesex School and Wellesley College. I am the youngest and newest board member of El Museo del Barrio; serve on the board for Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter; serve on the Advisory Council of the New York Landmarks Conservancy and am on the Membership Committee of Network 20/20. I am also pleased to be a Warburg Ambassador at upcoming International Fine Art & Antiques Show benefitting Memorial Sloan Kettering. These experiences are not only personally fulfilling but also help me appreciate our remarkable city, its people and institutions in an entirely new way.
What professional accomplishments are you most proud of this year? I am really proud to be among the top ten producers at Warburg this year.
Anything else noteworthy to share with us? Yes! I am getting married this month and I was actually set up on a blind date with my fiancé by Judy Price, founder of AVENUE!
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Stephen P. Wald
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“My advice is to be patient. The “good deals” will come back to the market; they always do.”
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Can the market sustain the growth spurt of the “superluxury” boom? Frankly, I believe that the saturation point is just around the corner. I’m referring to the number of new super-luxury units priced from $5,000 to $10,000-plus per square foot currently available, and the fact that there is clearly an oversupply of inventory soon to come on line. We are seeing a slowdown in the pace of contracts being signed. Sure, another new six-star development will make the headlines with a sensational sale, but those deals are far and few between. What effect has the “super-luxury” segment had on the “normal” real estate market? There is indeed a “trickle-down” effect on pricing, from the extraordinary, über-luxury properties, to the higher- and mid-level range of the market. For example, the landmark Alwyn Court, located on Seventh Avenue between 57th and 58th Streets (where I have sold 23 apartments over the years), has benefited significantly from being next door to 157 West 57th Street. Pricing has surged by at least 20 percent. At
the Lombardy Hotel, located at 111 East 56th Street (where we are the on-site broker), prices are also rising by at least 15 percent due to its close proximity to 432 Park Avenue. It goes to show that it can’t hurt to be living next door to some of the world’s wealthiest people. Will pricing in the market continue to increase? I strongly believe that a leveling-off in pricing for the resale market for co-ops and condominiums will begin by year’s end. Let’s face it: A $2 million or $3 million buyer can most likely afford to spend $2.2 million to $2.3 millon, or $3.3 million to $3.4 million. But there is a limit. Your $2 million buyer is just not able to become a $2.5 million buyer, because the asking prices are too high. The pockets are just so deep, and if the buyer is dependent upon financing, there is just so much that a bank is going to lend. My advice is to be patient. The “good deals” will come back to the market; they always do.
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THE HOWARD MORREL TEAM Tell us about your team. How long have you been a team ? My business partner, Leslie Hirsch, and I have been working together for over 12 years. During the past five years, we have focused on building our team of agents, and we feel fortunate to have found such a great group of people. What word, or few words, best describe your team professionally? Trustworthy & indefatigable! How do your collaborative efforts benefit your clients? Working with a team enables us to provide 24/7 service and support for our clients. Our team is multilingual, with each member bringing a diverse network of contacts and affiliations. This enables us to understand and serve the needs of a wide range of clientele, both domestic and foreign. What experience/expertise do you bring to the table? What distinguishes you from others in your field? I have over 25 years of experience in New York City real estate and have sold over $1 billion in
property. In 2014 I was named the No. 11 top-producing broker in Manhattan. One quality that sets me and my team apart from other agents is that in addition to residential sales, we also handle sales of development sites, multi-family and mixed use buildings, retail condos and commercial buildings. This experience enables us to provide clients a truly comprehensive, multidimensional perspective on the New York City real estate market. What professional accomplishment(s) this year (or in your career) are you proudest of? This year we represented the seller of a multifamily townhouse on 67th Street and Park Avenue. This was a particularly challenging and rewarding deal. The property had been unsuccessfully represented by three different firms, and the seller was reaching the point of urgently needing to sell. The building had significant upside as a single-family house, but there were two stabilized tenants preventing the conversion. I was able to successfully negotiate the tenant buyouts, which then freed up the property, making it more attractive to buyers. We ended up with a bidding war and the seller was very happy with the outcome.
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Nancy Mizrahi
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SAUNDERS & ASSOCIATES What do you think it is about you that attracts so many A-list clients? I consider all of my clients A list and my discretion and work ethic helps them to achieve their dream. What excites you most about your job? My work is exciting, dynamic and different every day. Through my role as a real estate broker, I meet interesting people and often form lifelong relationships. The best and most satisfying aspect of my job is seeing the expression of happiness when a client walks through the front door of their new home. What word, or few words, best describes you professionally? Trustworthy, knowledgeable, determined and effective. Did you have another career prior to real estate? If so, how has that given you an edge in real estate? My former career in the high-end luxury fashion business prepared me extremely well for the in depth detail, precision and consistent style required to successfully complete Hamptons real estate transactions.
With all the bidding wars out there now, what can prospective buyers do to be best prepared, so they are successful? I educate my clients on the marketplace so they can make an informed decision. Bidding wars tend to be very emotional. I encourage them to approach the process logically and help them achieve their goal of buying or selling a home. Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing. I was privileged to represent and sell the magnificent oceanfront home of Billy Joel within weeks of listing it. What one property are you currently representing that you’re shocked hasn’t been snatched up yet? Why do you think it hasn’t sold? The property I am most surprised hasn’t sold yet is a fantastic house in the Georgica estate section, just half a mile to the ocean. It’s the best value in the area and perfect for the right family. What professional accomplishment this year are you proudest of? It was quite an accomplishment to be recognized and ranked in the top 1% of agents nationwide by REAL Trends/The Wall Street Journal.
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Claudia Saez-Fromm Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Mark David Fromm
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TOWN RESIDENTIAL What experience do you bring to the table? What distinguishes you from others in your field? We have a combined experience of 34-plus years in New York City real estate, focusing on both residential and commercial sales and leasing. Prior to joining Town, we owned our own brokerage company for 10 years. That experience gave us the unique opportunity to oversee and be part of more than 9,600 transactions and build an extensive personal and professional network. We bring an unprecedented amount of experience to every deal. What would you recommend to those trying to sell their home? As a seller, you deserve to work with a team that puts your interests above all else. It’s not only about pricing a home properly, but also making sure the property stands out in the market. Sellers that are open to staging their property benefit from selling it for a higher price—and even setting new record sales prices in their building. What advice would you give someone looking to buy real estate as an investment in your area now? Depending on the buyers’ needs, good advice can range from purchasing into a trophy property to purchasing in an emerging neighborhood such as Hudson Yards. Where space and maximum square footage are top commodities,
combining apartments downtown to create four to five bedrooms is a wise investment move. With all the bidding wars out there now, what can prospective buyers do to be best prepared, so they are successful? Your broker needs to be a true market and neighborhood expert and have a finger on the pulse of the ins, outs and opportunities. This inside knowledge and passion has inspired Claudia’s popular lifestyle blog, “The New York Life” (claudiasaezfromm.com). On the blog, readers can learn about everything from the hottest restaurants and events to the latest real estate and fitness trends. Also, we believe it is important to work with a broker who is known to collaborate and is respected by the brokerage community. Through our experience, we have seen that the relationships among brokers can help or hurt a deal. Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing. We are excited to represent and launch many three- and four-bedroom homes this fall that are 3,000-plus square feet, in Soho, the West Village and TriBeCa. We just signed another exclusive penthouse at 55 North Moore and currently have an amazing three-bedroom/3.5 bath penthouse at 15 Union Square West.
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A-LIST BROKERS What do you think it is about you that attracts so many A-list clients? My discretion, my dedication, my patience and my reputation. I attract a wide range of loyal clients. Everyone I work with either comes from a direct referral or is repeat business. I am available 24/7, 365 days a year. My clients know that their best interests are always my main goal and that I will always go the extra mile to meet and exceed their needs. What experience/expertise do you bring to the table? What distinguishes you from others in your field? Being born and bred in New York City gives me an edge in this market, because I have lived and worked here my whole life. Having 20 years in the business gives me unique insight for dealing with price ranges from $1 million to $50 million, as does truly knowing uptown and downtown, co-ops, condos, new development, town houses and rentals. I am a facilitator. It’s important to be knowledgeable about every step of the process, beginning with analyzing the market and educating my clients, knowing the buildings and boards, understanding financing opportunities and providing access to the best contractors and moving companies. Did you have another career prior to real estate? If so, how has that given you an edge in real estate? Before my career in real estate, I ran a high-end accessory company where the platform of the business was based on referrals, plus I managed various operations out of state. This experience showed me that I could work successfully for myself, manage other people’s sales and inventory and be totally 100 percent organized. What would you recommend to those trying to sell their home? What are the little things they can do that really go a long way? De-clutter! The first impression is what potential buyers will always remember. Customers don’t want to feel that they are moving in with your stuff. Clean walls, windows and light switches make a difference. There is no reason to have piles of paper on a table, toys the kids have not used in two years spread all over the living
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space, boxes on the floor and all the children’s drawings on the fridge or door. I do feel that well-made fluffy beds always look and feel better.
“Being born and bred in New York City gives me an edge in this market, because I have lived and worked here my whole life.”
What are the biggest mistakes sellers make? listing price. Whenever I pitch a potential seller, I bring a folder with all my lost listings due to the price I quoted, followed by a series of reductions that wound up being less than my quoted price. Your home is only new once—price it right! You will get more in the end with a realistic number, rather than jumping out of the gate with an overpriced property. Another mistake I see is that a seller would rather lower the price $300,000 to $500,000 than spend $50,000 on staging.
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Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker What do you think it is about you that attracts so many A-list clients? My clients listen to me and rely on me for my direction in buying and selling their real estate. I have the ability to identify trends early, so they feel they don’t miss out on anything in this fast paced market. What experience/expertise do you bring to the table? I have an extensive background in listing, marketing and selling new construction, from the beginning of a project through completion. I use expert and award winning marketing techniques, expanding the exposure of a project through the extensive worldwide reach of Douglas Elliman. I have bought, renovated and sold a number of my own homes so I bring that to the table along with the knowledge of timing, quality construction and pricing properties properly. That aids my clients and customers in their own projects. Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing. I am currently working on two projects that include both commercial development and residential Townhouses. These are very large projects in the beginning stages of development. My involvement is a direct result of my early identification of the trend for the need for Luxury Townhouses in
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“I use expert and award winning marketing techniques, expanding the exposure of a project through the extensive worldwide reach of Douglas Elliman.”
Southampton Village in particular. I did an important demographic study on the Luxury Townhouse trend in early 2013, long before this major trend was picked up by major real estate publications. By identifying this trend, I have been instrumental in recognizing the need for, and thus the development of more Luxury Townhouses in Southampton Village. What are some of the best values out there? I find that over the years Southampton Village has had the best staying power of all other Hamptons locations. We bounce back from downturns faster and with more upside than any other village here. Because of another major trend, “proximity” (walking distance to all that an area offers), Southampton Village is seeing an expansion of sales, new construction and development not seen in many years. If the Luxury Townhouse trend continues to unfold as I suspect it will, and if its development can be fully realized, we will see even more of a reason to own a home here. The Luxury Townhouse trend will fill a much needed void, i.e., the lack of properties designed for those who wish to sell their large estates and downsize to a manageable luxury home with very little maintenance.
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OCEAN & PONDFRONT – BEST OF BOTH WORLDS | Wainscott | $26,500,000 | Web# H38310 Paul Brennan 631.537.4144 paul.brennan@elliman.com
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VILLAGE OCEANFRONT | Southampton | $39,995,000 | Web# H29148 Erica Grossman 631.204.2723 erica.grossman@elliman.com | Raymond Smith 631.329.9400 raymond.smith@elliman.com
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VILLAGE OCEANFRONT | East Hampton | $39,500,000 | Web# H25276 Raymond Smith 631.329.9400 raymond.smith@elliman.com
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STUNNING MODERN OCEANFRONT | Bridgehampton | $29,950,000 | Web# H43589 Erica Grossman 631.204.2723 erica.grossman@elliman.com
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Best Value southampton Village estate section 2488 Main St, P.O. BOx 1251, BridgehaMPtOn, nY 11932. 631.537.5900 | Š 2014 dOuglaS elliMan real eState. all Material PreSented herein iS intended fOr infOrMatiOn PurPOSeS OnlY. While, thiS infOrMatiOn iS Believed tO Be cOrrect, it iS rePreSented SuBject tO errOrS, OMiSSiOnS, changeS Or WithdraWal WithOut nOtice. all PrOPertY infOrMatiOn, including, But nOt liMited tO Square fOOtage, rOOM cOunt, nuMBer Of BedrOOMS and the SchOOl diStrict in PrOPertY liStingS are deeMed reliaBle, But ShOuld Be verified BY YOur OWn attOrneY, architect Or zOning exPert. equal hOuSing OPPOrtunitY.
SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE ESTATE SECTION WATERFRONT Southampton | $11,200,000 | A rare opportunity to own this shy 2-acre waterfront property on the most coveted stretch of Captains Neck Lane surrounded by 20-30-40 million dollar Estates. This property represents the best value on the market today. The 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home is in immaculate condition with saltwater dock, 50 ft heated Gunite pool and spectacular water views and sunsets. Refresh, renovate or rebuild your dream home. Priced to sell. Call for private viewing. Web# H33413
susAN HOvdEsvEN, Lic. R. E. salesperson O: 631.204.2710 | C: 631.921.8767 susan.hovdesven@elliman.com
RAyMONd sMItH, Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker O: 631.204.2728 | C: 516.381.2574 raymond.smith@elliman.com
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MANHATTAN | BROOKLYN | QUEENS | LONG ISLAND | THE HAMPTONS | THE NORTH FORK | RIVERDALE | WESTCHESTER/PUTNAM | LOS ANGELES | FLORIDA 2488 Main St, P.O. BOx 1251, BridgehaMPtOn, nY 11932. 631.537.5900 | Š 2014 dOuglaS elliMan real eState. all Material PreSented herein iS intended fOr infOrMatiOn PurPOSeS OnlY. While, thiS infOrMatiOn iS Believed tO Be cOrrect, it iS rePreSented SuBject tO errOrS, OMiSSiOnS, changeS Or WithdraWal WithOut nOtice. all PrOPertY infOrMatiOn, including, But nOt liMited tO Square fOOtage, rOOM cOunt, nuMBer Of BedrOOMS and the SchOOl diStrict in PrOPertY liStingS are deeMed reliaBle, But ShOuld Be verified BY YOur OWn attOrneY, architect Or zOning exPert. equal hOuSing OPPOrtunitY.
Water Mill estate section | Water Mill | $8,250,000 | Lucky 7-7-7: SEVEN thousand sf, SEVEN bedrooms, SEVEN baths hidden at the end of a secluded lane in Water Mill with its own dock on Burnett Creek. Charm and graceful landscaping combine to create a unique setting on this 1.8-acre parcel with pool, spa, tennis court and tennis house. Web# H13946
BridgehaMpton oceanFront | Bridgehampton | $11,000,000 | Pristine oceanfront property with total ocean views in one of the most prime locations. The price is right for this magnificent stretch of beach. Build your dream home and hear the surf and watch the waves roll. Web# H0147231
CAROL NOBBS, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker O: 631.204.2714 | C: 516.729.0897 cnobbs@elliman.com
PAUL BRENNAN, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker O: 631.537.4144 pbrennan@elliman.com
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A question for one of the city’s top real estate experts . . . NOT ALL ‘SQUARE FEET’ ARE CREATED EQUAL
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“In the case of a cooperative, be aware that square footage, especially when used for comparative purposes, may be inaccurate or misleading.”
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he prevalence of cooperative apartments in New York City is unique. However, buyers must be cautious in making any judgment about co-ops based on square footage because the information provided cannot be relied upon for analytical or comparative purposes: Today, when square footage for a cooperative is measured by anyone, including a broker, there is no standard practice with respect to measurement of hallways and closets, inside or outside walls, net or gross square footage. The reason for this is that when New York cooperatives were built or converted, most were described by room count, not square footage. So today, even when the word “approximately” qualifies cooperative square footage, the measurement should be disregarded because the term is not quantifiable. On the other hand, the stated square-foot measurement of a condominium is typically taken from the original prospectus of the building and can be a reliable source for analysis or comparison of condominiums. A condominium offering plan cites how square footage has been measured and what it includes, whereas the square footage of most existing cooperative apartments is rarely if ever documented officially anywhere. Most important is that whether you are buying or selling a cooperative, condominium or townhouse, you should rely on a professional real estate broker for accurate information and trusted counsel. In the case of a cooperative, be aware that square footage, especially when used for comparative purposes, may be inaccurate or misleading. For other purposes, refer to a professional floor plan. Is the space what you want and need? The configuration of space, number of rooms and a myriad of other factors will combine to determine the real value of a home, and a trusted professional will assist you. ✦
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SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PALM BEACH MASTERPIECE 196 Banyan. One of the most architecturally significant estates in Palm Beach. Built by John Volk in 1929 and aptly named La Loma, or “the Hill,” this grand three-story residence is sited on a high elevation and has seven bedrooms and 10-plus baths, along with unique interior details and stunning gardens. $14,500,000. Contact Cristina Condon @ 561.301.2211.
BARN & VINE HAMPTONS LUXURY Continental Pinewood Development Partners and architects McDonough & Conroy offer a collection of 37 homes in Bridgehampton. Interiors by Carlyle Designs and concierge service by Chaloners, show a sampling of what sets Barn & Vine apart. Ranging from six to seven bedrooms, our seven unique home styles are designed and appointed with the highest quality materials, hand-crafted millwork, premium fixtures, finishes and fittings. Exteriors feature 20-by-40-foot heated Gunite pools and architectural landscaping. $2,750,000. Contact Terry Thompson @ 631.537.8463.
HALSTEAD PROPERTY SKY TOWNHOUSE A breathtaking, three-story town house in the sky. Perched atop one of the most prime Lincoln Center modern condominium buildings, this stunning apartment features unparalleled 360-degree views of Manhattan and beyond. This one-of-a-kind, contemporary three-story penthouse has three entrances—one on each of the building’s penthouse levels—and contains 16 rooms, totaling an impressive 10,100 square feet (8,100 interior and 2,000 exterior square feet). The seven-to-eight bedrooms contain nine full bathrooms, plus a powder room, and there are two kitchens. Price upon request. Contact Louise Phillips Forbes @ 212.381.2675.
BESPOKE REAL ESTATE IDYLLIC BRIDGEHAMPTON SOUTH ESTATE This 8,000-square-foot Bridgehampton estate is a short stroll from the ocean. Six bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms. Open floor plan features library, dining room, designer kitchen, living room with fireplace and junior master suite. Lower level has living room, fireplace and rec area. Also included: private guest suite, wine cellar, movie theatre and gym. Pool surrounded by lush landscaping, porch and outdoor kitchen. $12,950,000. Contact Zachary Vichinsky or Cody Vichinsky @ 631.500.9030. 108 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2014
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the Field team advantage 连接全球资深买家与曼哈顿顶级豪宅地产的桥梁 NIKKI fIELD | Visit us at NikkiField.com Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker 212.606.7669 | nikki.field@sothebyshomes.com the Field team at sotheby’s international realty east side manhattan brokerage 38 East 61st Street | NY, NY 10065 | +1.212.606.7660 Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. Real estate agents affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc.
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P R OPE RT I ES O F THE MON TH HALSTEAD PROPERTY UPTOWN FLAIR The Adeline is a stunning new condominium development in the flourishing heart of Central Harlem, at 23 West 116th Street. The building generously pairs one-to four-bedroom ultra-luxurious residences, with traditional touches, high-end finishes and a full-service amenity package. Each apartment pairs crisp, modern elements with traditional touches while oversized windows allow for sun-drenched interiors. The building is surrounded by lush green open spaces, including two levels of shared outdoor areas encompassed by a central courtyard and landscaped roof deck. Starting at $1,125,000. Contact Julia Boland @ 212.486.3916.
TOWN RESIDENTIAL BROWN HARRIS STEVENS ART DECO SUTTON This incredible 4-bedroom duplex, with East River views, encompasses the 10th and 11th floors of the white-glove cooperate of 4 Sutton Place. Completed in 1928, following a three-year, multi-million dollar renovation. No expense was spared, from the Sherle Wagner fixtures to the Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Formal entertaining is on the 10th floor, and private chambers are on the 11th floor. Large windows, custom crown moldings and 10-foot, 6-inch ceilings grace each room. The home also boasts two wood-burning fireplaces and a Louis XV-style library. $18,000,000. Contact Nancy Elias @ 212.906.9275.
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN DREAM SUMMER HOME IN SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE Stylish and spacious, this designer–built, four-bedroom, 4.5-bath country home offers open and luxurious public rooms, a den that could be a formal dining room or fifth bedroom, a large family room and a dining area with a Christopher Peacock kitchen. On perfectly manicured grounds, the property includes a Gunite pool with spa, a garage and a well-equipped pool cabana—all just .6 mile to the ocean and center of Southampton Village. $5,900,000. Contact Paula Hathaway @ 516.319.4223.
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GLASS TOWER The Charles, at 1355 First Avenue. In Ismael Leyva’s stunning glass tower, the 19th floor at The Charles is comprised of 3,455 square feet and offers four bedrooms and four baths. Features include 10-foot, 2-inch ceilings and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views from four exposures. Designed by David Collins Studio, the home boasts an eat-in-kitchen with Miele and Subzero appliances, a great room, Italian marble bathrooms and 5-foot heated white-oak flooring. Also offered: a four-zone central HVAC, laundry room, private storage and pre-wiring for Krauss home automation. File No CD070661. $8,709,750. Contact Ginger Brokaw @ 646.998.7408 and Jason Karadus @ 646.998.7435.
247 central park west | $27,750,000 6 br, 6 ba, 2 hf ba, 60’ pool | Web ID: 0019624 Vannessa Kaufman | 212.606.7639
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3 BR, 3.5 BATH • WEB ID: 808645 • $6.2 M DEBRA STOTTS 646.300.6052 ANDRES PEREA-GARZON 646.300.6077
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Grand, sophisticated, prewar 7 into 5 room with no detail left undone. With W/D in full service building. $4.995M. Web #11113353. Shelton Smith 917-750-3047
35th flr. 5BRs, 5 bths, LR/DR w 10'7'' ceils, EIK, balcony. S, E & W views, handcrafted plasterwork. FS co-op on York w tennis court. $5.5M. Web #11150173. Rhona Delman 212-585-4533
Full service condo. 831 sf wrap terrace. Open EIK, LR, 3BRs, 2.5 baths & office. $4.995M. Web #10956300. Charlotte Van Doren 917-603-9489/Petra Hurkmans 646-387-3453
Amazing Central Park, GW Bridge & Skyline Views
Renovated Limestone Carnegie Hill Townhouse
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25th floor 3BRs + office, 4.5 baths. LR, corner DR, eat-in kitchen. W/D. Full service luxury condo on East 76th. $4.8M. Web #10962280. Pamela D’Arc 212-452-4377
1st offer, Fifth & Madison. Lrg single-family w elev, grdn, 5BRs + staff rm. MBR w his & her bths. $16.9M. Web #11071220. Linda Melnick 212-452-4425/Tim 2013 – v.7 Desmond 212-452-4380
Renov 15th flr 3BRs/2.5 bth. Foyer, LR, FDR, wndwd kit. W/D. E & W city skyline vus. Thru-wall AC, hi ceil. FS bldg. $2.5M. $3036 mt. Web #10794883. Marcy Sigler 212-452-4432
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Major rooms face Central Park. 3 MBRs, 3.5 bths. LR with WBFP, formal DR, EIK + maid’s rm with bth, W/D. FS co-op. $12M. Web #9812617. Doris Benedek 212-452-4455
3251 sf including a 1000 sf terrace. LR/DR, open chef’s kitchen, MBR suite. W/D. 24-hour doorman. Broker owner. $5.695M. Web #10244165. Steven Sumser 646-613-2741
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Sophisticated, Airy Flatiron Loft for Entertaining DR, LR & media areas, MBR, guest suite, library, 3 baths, bar, chef’s kitchen, lighting system, CAC & W/D. $7.5M. Web #11189669. Susan Shafton 646-613-2729/Melissa Ann Shafton 646-613-2733
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Chic West Chelsea Loft with Private Balcony
LR/DR, studio w 2 darkrms, 2 baths, office, MBR & laundry rm. 11' ceilings, skylight, walls of windows. Co-op w condo-like rules. $2.8M. Web #11071715. Peter K. Browne 347-234-8709
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hen it comes to diligence and power, New Yorkers are a cut above the rest. In this city of so many, only the bold, driven and dedicated influence the masses. And regardless of whether that influence occurs in the office or on the playing field, the rest of us are inspired by those who look and play their best, whether they are signing that perfect deal or hitting that perfect back swing. As important as a properly tailored suit is at that big meeting is our ability to feel as strong and capable as we appear. There is no shortage of power players here in the Big Apple, so we need to be adept at exhibiting both mental and physical strengths as the years progress, defying our age and feeling as sharp as we come across. Helping us accomplish these goals are cutting-edge advancements in sports medicine orthopedics. These advancements allow us, despite our aging bodies, to keep up with our goals, to bridge the gap between how we look and what we do and how we feel. When time is money, there is no “time” for anything but the best, especially when it comes to physical health and the health care we receive.
As Powerful As You Feel A Conversation with Dr. Glashow, Orthopedic Surgeon
“When time is money, there is no ‘time’ for anything but the best, especially when it comes to physical health and the health care we receive.”
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So addressing now the smaller issues you feel today—like that pain in your shoulder when you hit that racket ball after work—may help you avoid much larger complications later in life. Arthroscopic technologies today are far more advanced, along with the facilities where these procedures are performed. Rotator-cuff repairs are now being performed with the smallest incision yet. And precise instrumentation with robotics has allowed for partial knee replacements at the earliest onset of joint degradation, offering the shortest downtime to date for both procedures. Other advancements in medicine, such as biologics, assist in healing following surgical procedures and may be used as a nonsurgical option for certain injuries for which in the past there was no other option. Back then, addressing that pesky knee flare-up on your morning or evening jog often meant extended time out of work, gym time and play. But now, due to medical advancements and the professionals who offer them, we are seeing quite the opposite. Patients can now walk into a state-of-the-art concierge environment on an outpatient basis, go home the same day and be back at their office and on the playing field, feeling better than before and achieving that status faster than at any previous point. With the technological advancements we now see in sports medicine, we can now feel as powerful as we are, defy age and keep up with the city that never sleeps. As co-chief of sports medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center and chief medical officer/team physician for the Philadelphia 76ers, Dr. Jonathan Glashow and his associate, Dr. Bryan Hanypsiak, combine the best of cutting-edge academic medicine and post-operative care for injuries of the knee, shoulder, elbow and hip. ✦
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Fashion Cares For the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Maria Fishel, Betsey Johnson and Ken Fishel
Nicole Miller presented her Spring 2014 design to “Ladies Who Lunch for a Cure”
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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is traditionally a month when special events, programs and promotions take place to draw attention to this disease which afflicts women of all ages, all ethnicities and all lifestyles. The fashion industry in particular has been very generous in supporting these efforts and has embraced the work of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. One such fashion label is Tadashi Shoji. The beautiful collection of special occasion dresses and gowns is designed by Tadashi Shoji and sold in exclusive retail stores in the U.S. and across the world. Since his first encounter with the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), Tadashi Shoji has been a champion of Dr. Waxman and his network of scientists. To continue his support for the SWCRF, Tadashi Shoji designed a beautiful, limited-edition bamboo and wool blend scarf retailing at $88, to benefit SWCRF breast cancer research. Twenty percent of sales from the scarf or any fashion item listed on the Tadashi Shoji website www.tadashishoji.com or at Tadashi Shoji stores located in Las Vegas and Costa Mesa, will be allocated to the Foundation. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has also enjoyed the attention of Nicole Miller, who showcased her Spring 2014 collection at a sold-out event called “Ladies Who Lunch for a Cure,” benefitting SWCRF. Notable New York philanthropists lunched on spectacular food prepared by CxRA and were treated to an exclusive fashion show. Nicole Miller announced that her store on Madison Avenue would donate a portion of its sales to the Waxman Foundation once attendees turned in gift-cards that were included in gift bags distributed at the end of the show. Because of the standing-room-only success of this inaugural event, it will be repeated in the spring of 2015. The Hamptons Happening celebrated its 10th Anniversary this year on the grounds of Maria and Kenneth Fishel’s home in Bridgehampton. A food feast created by renowned chefs, the Hamptons Happening was once again the toast of the Hamptons. Betsey Johnson, the fun, energetic and colorful fashion designer, was honored, along with famous chef David Burke and Paul Ridley, co-founder of Row for Hope. One week after the event, Johnson, a breast cancer survivor, held a tag sale on the property of her East Hampton home and informed Dr. Waxman that a portion of the tag sale would be directed to his Foundation. The master keeper of the key to Fashion Week fashion show schedules, Ruth Finley, was honored at the 2013 Hamptons Happening. A major supporter of the Foundation, Finley has been an invaluable patron and cancer research campaigner. On December 4, 2014, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation will once again hold its major year-end event gala at Cipriani Downtown. The fashion industry has been very supportive by lending its name to the event. In actuality the gala had its start through the fashion industry. Thirty-four years ago, Sidney Kantor, CEO of Sheraton Fashions, suggested that the Foundation needed an event to raise funds. His wife Mary Kantor created the first gala in 1980 at The Pierre hotel to honor the iconic Bernie Ozer of Bloomingdale’s. And the rest is the fashion cares for the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, history. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, through its international brain trust of leading scientists and medical professionals, has made exceptional inroads in treating various cancers, with nontoxic therapy providing more comfortable treatments and extending the lives of those who have been affected by this disease. The Foundation continues its critical work to combat the disease. For more information visit www.waxmancancer.org ✦ —Erica Fineberg
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We spoke with owner Mary Ann Browning on what it takes to be the best you can be in your physical life:
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We spend so much time focusing on our careers and being successful in that aspect tht we often forget to take care of our health which is even more important. Without it we have nothing.
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Completely private 30 acre setting in Ridgefield, CT. Shingle style 5BR main house featured in numerous publications. Breathtaking views of expansive grounds. Two ponds, studio/ guesthse, greenhse, pool, pool hse, tennis, orchard, more. $8,500,000
I see clients who are so successful in their business but struggle to maintain their fitness. I try to put it into a perspective they’ll understand. People who are goal driven need to have a direction, something to be focused on and something they can win at. At Brownings Fitness we focus on the clients personal goals and train them how to win. We enter our clients into races and train them to improve their speed. We have sport specific trainers who can teach the clients to play better in their tennis or golf games.
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Yaz Hernandez shares secrets about her home city in Puerto Rico
Home is where the heart is
IT’S NO WONDER that Yaz Hernandez has a magnetic zest for life that draws in everyone around her. As Yaz puts it: “Puerto Ricans are the happiest people in the world!” So we learned when the San Juan native wrote to us from the city that holds a special place in her heart. When Yaz is in her adopted home of New York, she is a busy philanthropist: She is chair of the FIT Couture Council and a trustee of El Museo del Barrio and has involvements in many other causes. She is also a brand ambassador for the Barcelona-based skin-care line Natura Bisse and is the unofficial mayor of Le Bilboquet (really, she knows everyone there). But when she wants to immerse herself in natural beauty, soak up some warm weather and let loose with old friends, she flies home to San Juan.
My favorite place is San Juan, Puerto Rico! I was born and raised there. Puerto Rico is a beautiful island, and at the end of the day, it will always be my home. My family has a beautiful house—we renovated it not too long ago and it’s prettier than ever. It was soon after featured in a book called Essential Elegance: The Interiors of Solis Betancourt, which documents the works of the incredibly talented interior designers who worked on the house.
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Puerto Rico is a fantastic destination for New Yorkers because travel time is only three and a half hours, no passport needed. How convenient is that? It’s like you’re going to Florida, but instead you’re visiting a Spanish-speaking culture with lots of cha-cha-cha! We just love life and we make it count!
On several occasions and for different reasons, I have stayed in hotels in Puerto Rico. One of my two favorite hotels there is the Dorado Beach Hotel—it had been a beautiful estate that was bought by Laurence Rockefeller in the 1950s and turned into this stunning hotel. Today, it’s owned by Ritz-Carlton, and it’s one of their two properties that’s beyond five stars. It’s absolute paradise! It’s also special to me because as long as I remember my family has had a membership to the club there—so I spent every Sunday there while I was growing up. I still always go there on Sundays when I’m in Puerto Rico to see friends— it’s like the Southampton Bath & Tennis Club equivalent (in plain, simple words for New Yorkers).
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Yaz at her family’s home in San Juan
My other favorite hotel in Puerto Rico is the recently opened St. Regis—it’s called the St. Regis Bahia Beach and it’s just fabulous. The restaurants are delicious. Fern by Jean-Georges is just the cat’s meow.
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And getting happier . . .
When things are bad, there are always opportunities: People may have read a lot about the bad economy in Puerto Rico, but it has brought opportunities. Some major investors have taken an interest in Puerto Rico—all the recent projects are shaping it into the new Singapore, with lots of investments and [an] open to business [attitude]. Since Puerto Rico is a part of the U.S., this is a huge plus for both economies. The governor of Puerto Rico has issued some incredible tax laws for mainland Americans: If you move there for six months out of the year, you pay zero taxes. Two hundred fifty families have moved there in the past year— mostly New Yorkers and I am in heaven! I’ve lived here my whole adult life and I’m very much a New Yorker, but now I get the best of two worlds! My beautiful tropical island that I love so much, and New Yorkers. It’s just heaven on earth. And it’s only going to get better.
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There are two fabulous museums in Puerto Rico that I love: The Museo de Ponce, which is an absolute gem, and the Museum of Modern Latin Art. I urge everyone to check both of these out. My favorite restaurant in San Juan is Restaurante Santaella, by Chef José Santaella— it’s a must! Full of locals, very Upper East Side. He also has a fantastic new book coming out this month called Cocina Tropical (Rizzoli, 2104), so you can make his food at home. Marmalade in Old San Juan is another one of my favorite restaurants. It’s a lot of fun and has really great food.
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There is nothing like spending time in Old San Juan. You won’t find another experience like it anywhere else in this hemisphere (besides Cuba, which is a bit more difficult to get to). Old San Juan has fortresses originally built to protect from pirates, and they give the area a magical feel. It’s one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. There is beautiful Spanish-influenced architecture that has been preserved all this time. It also has the oldest church in America, and it’s just a real treasure. ✦
Puerto Rican treasures
My husband and I are Latin American art collectors. We like Puerto Rican art. We like to collect antique, artisan-carved saint statuettes. They are really, really precious to me.
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Amanda Hearst gave a dinner at her family’s estate, Ashcroft Farm, in Watermill for Georgina Bloomberg after Jewel and Robert Morris’s Pet Philanthropy Circle’s Hero Awards. Guests included Anne Hearst and her husband Jay McInerney, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s daughter Kick Kennedy, Rufus Wainwright and Lord William Cavendish and his wife Lady Liliana. After admiring the emu, miniature horses and adorable pooches, the conversation turned to the novel Jay has just completed. “It’s about people in New York behaving badly” (you know who you are), he said. Georgina told harrowing tales of puppy mill raids that she and Amanda have gone on with the police in upstate New York and down south. Amanda, who was also honored for her animal work through her Friends of Finn group, added, “I was so upset by the conditions these dogs were kept in I burst into tears.” Others saluted at the Morris’s Estate Hobby Hill included Prince Lorenzo Borghese, Southampton Animal shelter advocate Jean Shafiroff and Andy “the Salamander Commander” Sabin, who founded the SoFo Museum in Bridgehampton, threw a rockin’ old-fashioned hoe-down at his farm in Amagansett that’s home to a small zoo of pot belly pigs, chickens, goats and assorted critters. Have you ever? Guests included Morgan O’Connor and Michele Gerber Klein. petphilanthropycircle.com
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Audrey and Martin Gruss gave an elegant and fun dinner at their estate, Fairwind, in Southampton. Judith and Rudy Giuliani, Pamela and Jimmy Finkelstein, Christine and Stephen Schwarzman,
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Michael Bloomberg brought Diana Taylor to the Hampton Classic Horse Show to cheer on his daughter Georgina Bloomberg. There, as he entertained his first grandson, Jasper, our former mayor laughed and confessed, “I have a lot more time to play golf now.” Meanwhile, Georgina Bloomberg confided that she still has her sights set on the Olympics, saying, “That’s something that every rider aims for, but it’s also something that every rider realizes is very difficult to achieve.” I asked if she too would spend $20 million, a recent record, on a show jumper to which she said, “I would never dream of spending that much money on a horse. I cannot fathom or reason it. I think that anybody who would spend that kind of money on a horse is ridiculous.” She added: “I look like my mother and act like my father. I got the good sides of both. I learned from my father, to keep having goals and not let anybody who doubts that you can achieve it get in your way.” Also at the Grand Prix lunch were Annette and Matt Lauer, watching their 10-year-old daughter Romy win a ribbon; Christy Turlington; Beth Stern; Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper; Kelly Klein; Cassandra Seidenfeld; Dr. Kenneth Mark; Mark Billy Morrissey, Brittany Brown, Jennifer Lopez with her children; and Mary-Kate Olsen. hamptonclassic.com
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$20 million renovation. Kelly Ripa and Tom Cruise are also fans of the resort, which perches on a dramatic bluff with sweeping views of the Caribbean. To celebrate its reopening this fall, Auberge Resorts’ Mark Harmon and AJ Capital’s Ben Weprin gave a party at Harlow East. Guests included Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, Douglas Elliman chairman Howard Lorber, the painter Donald Sultan, Zoe and Janna Bullock and Neal Sroka, who is marketing a limited number of estates on the property. aubergeresorts.com
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Simone and David Levinson gave a party at their chic, white modernist home to celebrate gallerist Leila Heller’s portrait show Close Up at the Southampton Arts Center, of which Simone is the founding co-chairman. The exhibit included works by Marina Abramović, Milton Avery, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz, Patrick McMullan, Firooz Zahedi, Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons, Richard Prince and Kelly Behun, who co-curated the show with Heller. Guests at the center included Dottie Herman, Jay Sugarman, Kim Heirston, Dr. Nicholas Toscano and Lisa Jackson who is opening her new store, L.J. Cross, which will feature her diamond-studded crosses and gift items, this month. David, who is building a $1 billion, 47-story office building designed by Norman Foster, at 425 Park Avenue, said, “The scaffolding will go up in February. It’s taken me 15 years to get this done.” Simone also co-chaired the Center’s inaugural fund-raiser, which featured the East End’s top restaurants. southamptoncenter.org ✦
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Jessie and Rand Araskog, Joanne de Guardiola, Serena Boardman Theodoracopulos, Melanie and John Birnbaum and Margo and Jimmy Nederlander were among those admiring the exquisitely detailed house. All the rooms are done in shades of cream and coco and filled with a sophisticated mix of important English art from the ’60s, rare antiques and mid-century and contemporary furniture brought together under the baton of the interior designer David Easton. Martin, who has a serious collection of antique cars, said the couple was off to London to show his 1936 Bugatti at the Concours of Elegance show at Hampton Court Palace. The magical gardens at Fairwind, created by Edwina von Gal, are breathtaking—from the oval white, mixed-height hydrangea beds and reflecting pool to the light-dappled birch grove and apple, peach and pear orchids. And let’s not forget the cutting gardens that supply the house’s endless arrangements. The dinner’s theme was green tomatoes, and the tables were awash in sunflowers and gorgeous green and white porcelains. Over the five tables, Audrey suspended an enormous wreath of twigs interlaced with greens. Guests received an apple-green box filled with chocolate-covered sunflower seeds. Who else would think of that? Audrey flew back from Europe to host a kickoff event at the New York Art Antique & Jewelry show for her Hope for Depression luncheon and seminar that takes place on November 12 at 583 Park Avenue. hopefordepression.org
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WOR L D A C C O RD I N G TO . . . WHAT ARE YOU UP TO AT THE MOMENT? I am working hard at Fox. I am live on the air six days a week, with a full schedule, and I love what I do. My Sunday morning show has a larger audience than CNN and MSNBC combined and is a great opportunity to bring an economic angle to the big geopolitical stories of the day. WHAT’S YOUR FIRST NEW YORK MEMORY? Growing up in Brooklyn where the kids on the block named me “Bullet” because I was a fast runner when we played manhunt.
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WHERE DO YOU GO TO BE INSPIRED IN NEW YORK? AND WHAT NEW YORK BUILDING/ INTERIOR INSPIRES YOU THE MOST? The beach. I love walking the beach in the Hamptons. In New York City, the Central Park Reservoir. WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NEW YORK MOMENT? Being on Wall Street watching the buildings come down on September 11th, from a street corner covered in soot.
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WAS THERE A CAREER MILESTONE OR MOMENT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR YOU? When I became the first person to broadcast from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, my career accelerated. IF YOUR APARTMENT WERE ON FIRE, WHAT WOULD YOU RESCUE? My dog Ella Bella. WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST EXTRAVAGANCE? A massage. DO YOU HAVE A RECURRING DREAM? No. WHERE IS PARADISE FOR YOU? Hiking in the Catalina Mountains near Tucson or lying in my bed looking at the beach out East.
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WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN? “Success comes through preparation”—from my mom WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO? Work hard—no shortcuts. Love what you do, and do the right thing always. BEST MEAL YOU’VE HAD IN NEW YORK CITY? Too many to mention. Primola is a favorite. WHO IS THE MOST POWERFUL NEW YORKER YOU KNOW? Janet Yellen, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, grew up in my neighborhood, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. She went to high school near where I did and we have discussed this—that we are both Brooklyn girls. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DINNER PARTNER? Someone who teaches me something I did not know. PLEASE SHARE SOME OF YOUR SECRET NEW YORK CITY DISCOVERIES. Big unknown is how many things you can do in New York for free—such as the great tour of the New York Stock Exchange [NYSE], of Federal Hall, where there are actual cement blocks that show the first steps George Washington took and stood on when he took his oath of office as president of our great country. There are several interesting tours about the birth of America downtown near the NYSE. The NYSE is something to see, even though it has changed so much during the 20 years I have spent time there. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NEW YORK CITY CLICHÉ? LEAST FAVORITE? Favorite New York cliché: “I love NY.” Least favorite: “Fuhgeddaboudit!” WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Feeling happily content doing a job that I absolutely love. (I think I am “grown up”!) ✦
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