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LU X E The real estate market as a whole may be in a cooling-off period, but thanks to unbelievable new luxury developments, unique boutique properties, A-list amenities and visionary players who always raise the bar, New York remains the best of the best. BY ZACHARY WILSON
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PUTTING ON THE RITZ
THE LATEST ULTR ALUXE BLOCK OF THE RESIDENCES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON IS RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD.
No name embodies luxury quite like that of The Ritz-Carlton, and The Residences at Ritz-Carlton on Long Island (theresidenceslongisland.com) is no exception. Located at North Hills, just 20 miles east of the city—and only 60 miles west of the Hamptons—the brand-new property is unlike anything on the market this close to New York. “[The Residences is] perfect for anyone who is tired of the maintenance of a big home, [is] accustomed to condo living but wants more space and quality new construction, or [who] needs a lock-and-leave lifestyle to enjoy other properties or travel without the worries of a singlefamily home,” says Emily Bock of RXR Realty, which oversees and operates the property. “And The Ritz-Carlton services are second to none.” Indeed, in addition to the fine craftsmanship and gorgeous finishes in the residences themselves, where on-the-market homes range from 1,637 square feet to 3,711 square feet and all design details are approved by The Ritz-Carlton, hotelworthy services surround every aspect of life. A concierge is on duty 24 hours a day; porters handle deliveries, laundry and dry cleaning; and housekeeping and pet care services are available to all residents. For those commuting to the city or the Hamptons, a Cadillac Escalade is available to whisk you to the Long Island Railroad station nearby. And don’t miss community-building opportunities like movie night in the property’s state-of-theart movie theater, or wine club, water aerobics in the pool and luxury auto test-drives. Inside the homes themselves, which are listed exclusively by Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty (danielgale.com) and range in price from $1.425 million to $3.875 million, features include top-of-the-line appliances by Sub-Zero, Wolf and Kohler in the kitchen; a choice of marble, granite or quartzite countertops; and six-foot Bain ultra soaking tubs in the bathrooms. “This the region’s most exciting planned community—ever,” says James Phelps Retz, associate real estate broker and SVP of marketing and technology at Daniel Gale. We can’t help but agree.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Details such as the
marble, appliances and acoustics are approved by The RitzCarlton Hotel Company, and the property is fully staffed by The Ritz-Carlton Ladies & Gentlemen.
EDUCATION CONNECTION
A school bus picks up the children from the portecochere to head to Great Neck South schools.
RITZY ACCESS As a
residence owner, get exclusive benefits at The Ritz-Carlton hotels worldwide.