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COVER TRUMP SOHO HOTEL CONDOMINIUM LIFESTYLE NEW YORK STATE OF MINDS TAX & LEGAL HOW TO BUY IN NEW YORK CLASSIFIEDS 200+ FINEST PROPERTIES FOR SALE
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EVERYONE LEAVES A LEGACY. WHAT WILL BE YOURS? The quality of your life and the legacy you leave behind are built on those very personal discussions and decisions you make every day. At RMB Private Bank, we understand wealth legacies and what they mean to you. It is the way we have built our business. Our business to fully understand your current legacy aspirations and help you in building wealth creating plans that shape them. Be welcome at RMB Private Bank. www.rmbprivatebank.com
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CONTENTS Spring 2012
EDITORIAL 10 NEW YORK, STATE OF MINDS 14 From Soho to the Hamptons, discover the various sides and lifestyles of New York and Surroundings THE FINEST RESIDENCES 21 Our selection of finest residences for sale TAX & LEGAL 174 Market, return on investment, How to buy a property in the State of New York NEWS & TRENDS 178 Culture, events, the Must see in New York and Surroundings
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Brandon Worldwide 101, avenue des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris, FRANCE Phone. +33 9 53 55 20 20 Fax: +33 9 58 55 20 20 contact@brandonworldwide.com Visit us at www.finestresidences.com Group: www.brandonworldwide.com __________________
Bernard Corcos Publishing Director Johanna Martini Assistant Publisher Caroline de Blamont & Charles Meyerbeer International Research Analysts Contributing Editors Julie Sarandon Alpha agency Caroline Divers Omega Agency Fedor Sergeievitch Epsilon Monaco Charlotte Grinberg European Estates Henri de Blamont Kappa Immobilier Thierry Barosso Nice Real Estates Valérie Klein Gamma Tax & Legal Tamara Cvetkkovska Monaco Properties Bernard Corcos Finest International Marc Briand Advertisement Director Creation & Production Brandon Worldwide contact@brandonworldiwde.com Advertising Please address your advertising requests at advertising@brandonworldwide.com Your contributions You are welcome to propose your contributions and communiqués at finest@finestdesidences.com
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elcome at FINEST RESIDENCES New York, the first international digital magazine dedicated to the finest residential real estate in New York and Surroundings. Each trimester, FINEST RESIDENCES
New York brings you a clear, comprehensive and accessible information and a selection of finest residences for sale, for rent and for your holidays. Personally addressed to nearly 321 000 selected affluent readers in 52 countries, each issue of FINEST RESIDENCES New York is also available complimentarily online for one year at www.finestresidences.com. And because the world is our world, FINEST RESIDENCES New York is an ecofriendly magazine. Each issue represents more than 70 million pages reaching their audience worldwide without being printed. No tree cut, no paper production, no chemicals, no transportation, no kerozene, no CO2. Just the work of our experts. Complexity made simple for your interest and your pleasure. FINEST RESIDENCES New York is your magazine. We hope it will give you precious guidance to smart investments and beautiful stays.
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rt, culture, premiere trends, shopping, fine cuisine and mythical cinematographic locations, New York promises you so much to explore. From Soho to Chelsea passing by Riverdale, discover the lifestyles of the City that never sleeps.
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NEW YORK Dynamic, trendy, cool, sportive, glamour and always surprising, New York City offers you an eclectic exciting lifestyle. With a solid core value, the prime real estate market is also a must.
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FINEST RESIDENCES Classifieds
MANHATTAN, NY 23 BROOKLYN, NY 37 BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 49 EAST HAMPTON, NY 63 HAMPTON BAYS, NY 77 MONTAUK, NY 91 NORTH HAVEN, NY 105 NORTH SEA, NY 119 NOYACK, NY 133 SAG HARBOR, NY 147 SHELTER ISLAND, NY 161
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EMPIREESTATES Empire State Building - 350, Fifth Avenue, 59th floor - New York, NY 11018, USA Phone / US Toll Free: +1 888 900 6350 E-mail: contact@yoursite.com - Web: www.yoursite.com
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eo-Italian Renaissance and one of the widest and most important townhouses in New York. Commissioned in 1922 by Julius Forstmann, a prominent German merchant, the house was designed by C.P.H. Gilbert, the renowned architect who created majestic mansions for the leading families of the city. Behind a stately and distinguished limestone faรงade are five floors with an additional garden level and a full sub-basement comprising a total of approximately 21,000 +/- sq ft. The dramatic entrance foyer leads to a magnificent reception hall and grand-scaled rooms which feature many superb original details, including a spectacular sweeping marble staircase, an enormous skylight, marble fireplace surrounds, hand-carved moldings, and soaring high ceilings. This extraordinary townhouse offers the rare opportunity to own a Manhattan landmark with the versatility of luxury residential or trophy commercial use.. Ref. 45-5276. US$ 50,000,000.
EMPIREESTATES Empire State Building - 350, Fifth Avenue, 59th floor - New York, NY 11018, USA Phone / US Toll Free: +1 888 900 6350 E-mail: contact@yoursite.com - Web: www.yoursite.com
MANHATTAN, NY
One of the finest residences in Manhattan, prewar apartment building built and owned by John D. Rockefeller in 1929. It is centrally located in Beekman Place, a coveted oasis easily accessible yet offering supreme privacy. This mint condition four bedroom duplex maisonette features its own grand private entrance as well as one through the attended lobby. It offers the unique opportunity to enjoy townhouse living with all the amenities of coop ownership. A magnificent riverfront terrace off the living room and library overlooks private gardens and the East River. Special features include a beautiful formal dining room, huge kitchen with breakfast room, 3 fireplaces, central air and humidification, central stereo, and an architecturally stunning curved staircase that connects the 2 floors. This white glove building provides full time doormen, attended elevators, a parking garage, swimming pool, basketball court, squash court and fitness center. Ref. 392613. US$ 10,750,000. 25
LUXURY PROPERTIES Empire State Building - 350, Fifth Avenue, 59th floor - New York, NY 11018, USA Phone / US Toll Free: +1 888 900 6350 E-mail: contact@yoursite.com - Web: www.yoursite.com
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xclusive 2 bedroom suite ideal for private parties of up to 30 guests, kitchenettes, full service maxi bars, wine coolers sub Zero refrigerators. Spectacular views with floor to ceiling windows revealing stunning Manhattan from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park. with luxurious king sized beds and the Trump by Stearns & Foster速 Plush Pillowtop Sleep System. Deep tubs in oversized bathrooms with custom penthouse Italian marble and glass enclosed, walk-in showers, custom vanities. One touch Control 4 technology, 42-inch LCD flat-screen high definition TV with DVD/CD and iPOD docking station. 3 dual-line telephones and high speed wireless internet. Ref. RVD345-65V. Price on request.
LUXURY PROPERTIES Empire State Building - 350, Fifth Avenue, 59th floor - New York, NY 11018, USA Phone / US Toll Free: +1 888 900 6350 E-mail: contact@yoursite.com - Web: www.yoursite.com
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BRIONI USA 610 Fifth Avenue, Suite 404, Rockefeller Center, NY 10020 New York, USA T + 1 212 332 6900 F +1 212 332 6902 info@brioni.com 28
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Your Agency Empire State Building - 350, Fifth Avenue, 59th floor - New York, NY 11018, USA Phone / US Toll Free: +1 888 900 6350 E-mail: contact@yoursite.com - Web: www.yoursite.com
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cross two parcels and almost four acres with water views of the bay, this offering comprises 620 ft. of direct waterfront with private dock. Fully-renovated main residence: formal entry, wide-plank floors, powder room, water view great room, double fireplace connecting the formal dining room, TV den with bay view deck. Library, full bath, chef’s kitchen, pantry, laundry room, water view deck on the main floor. Upstairs: water view master suite with double closets and luxurious bath. Downstairs: finished lower level houses two bedroom suites, a water-facing exercise room and connecting pool house with bath and sauna. Outside, stone patio, infinity-edge Gunite pool and tennis court face the bay. Two-story guest cottage: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, powder room, kitchen, upstairs breezeway, outside deck, downstairs patio, in-ground Jacuzzi. Grounds and gardens extend across the adjacent acre lot. Ref. RVD345-65V. Price on request.
Your Agency Empire State Building - 350, Fifth Avenue, 59th floor - New York, NY 11018, USA Phone / US Toll Free: +1 888 900 6350 E-mail: contact@yoursite.com - Web: www.yoursite.com
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11,000 +/- sf custom built Newport shingle style home designed by architect Daniel Romualdez on 13.6 +/- acres with panoramic views of farms, fields, and ocean. An Italianate courtyard garden created by renowned artist, Robert Dash welcomes all visitors. Four en suite bedrooms with ocean views, chef s kitchen, guest house with 2 bedrooms/2 baths, and much more. Perfectly manicured grounds with sloping lawn to oversize pool. Also features Har Tru tennis court, bocce court, stone hearth, and grills. Bordered by 25 +/- acres of nature reserve. Ref. RVD342-34R. Price on request. 31
Your Agency Empire State Building - 350, Fifth Avenue, 59th floor - New York, NY 11018, USA Phone / US Toll Free: +1 888 900 6350 E-mail: contact@yoursite.com - Web: www.yoursite.com MONTAUK, NY
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esigner’s own new stylish home with panoramic waterviews and private walkway to ocean beach. This is a stunning 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath dream oceanfront vacation home. The light-filled gourmet kitchen, sunroom,
dining room and living room with fireplace have walls of glass overlooking the ocean. The spacious master suite has a private seaside balcony. Your enjoyment will continue in the custom home theatre with the latest technology, den with fireplace and wet bar, elevator, radiant heated floors, heated gunite pool with waterfall and spa on spacious terrace. World class fishing, swimming, kayaking and golf nearby. Ref. RVD345-65V. Price on request.
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Your Agency Empire State Building - 350, Fifth Avenue, 59th floor - New York, NY 11018, USA Phone / US Toll Free: +1 888 900 6350 E-mail: contact@yoursite.com - Web: www.yoursite.com BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY
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uilt at the end of the 19th century for European aristocracy, this superb villa, close to the palace of King Leopold II, is one of Cannes historical homes. In the heart of a wooded park of about 10,800 m2, the property affords a spectacular sea view and opens onto a magnificent swimming pool. The property comprises a master house with 850 m2 of living space, a guests house with 350 m2 of living space and 2 caretakers’ houses. Night club, pool house, wine cellar. Numerous parking spaces. Garage. Ref. BF260-52V. Price on request.
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ith views of dawn’s first light at Montauk Point to the setting sun over Shadmoor covered bluffs and the surf below, this ocean front modern masterpiece dissolves boundaries between interior and exterior. The newly constructed home comes with an open door policy, picture glass walls of the main living area slide open to welcome the fresh sea air flowing from ocean side gunite pool and spa through to interior landscaped courtyard and guest wing. The house was built to the highest standards and every detail was custom designed. A true modern marvel!. Ref. CA01-65V. Price on request.
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