Douglas Elliman | VICINITY Magazine

VICINITY

WELCOME LETTER

Welcome to the inaugural issue of VICINITY, Douglas Elliman’s illuminating look at the splendors of New York City’s Upper East Side.

Roughly 300 blocks structure the eastern stretch of Manhattan that runs from Fifth Avenue to the East River and 59th to 96th Streets. Within, a selection of the world’s most celebrated museums and galleries rise beside beloved restaurants, cafes and private clubs, as well as unique residential properties. All of this is flanked by the winding passages of Central Park to the west and waterfront views to the east. These attributes and many more define today’s Upper East Side.

It’s this breadth and depth, along with the marvelous architectural nuances of the neighborhood, that inspired VICINITY. Throughout these pages, you’ll hear from locals, learn valuable insight from experts and listen in on conversations with some of our leading agents. From performing arts in the

The allure of the Upper East Side as a wondrous, welcoming place to live continues to blossom. To understand its contemporary contributions and its place in Manhattan is to unlock a neighborhood that represents so much to so many different people. And although it may appear to be the quintessential New York City neighborhood, it’s also one of surprise and delight that continues to defy stereotypes.

I hope that this issue inspires you as much as it did me.

Happy Exploring—The Next Move Is Yours.

Scott Durkin President and Chief Executive Officer

Guggenheim Museum’s rotunda to the story behind Park Avenue’s public tulip harvesting day, read on.

4 Hotel Culture

Guide

The Mark Bar, designed by Jacques Grange, at The Mark Hotel on

ICONIC HOSPITALITY

AT HOME

Delving

into the interconnectedness of hotel culture on the Upper East Side offers deep insight on one of the area’s most alluring amenities.

HOTEL CULTURE

No neighborhood hosts as many world-renowned and welcoming hotels as the Upper East Side. This enclave’s hospitality outlets aren’t just for tourists—they’re part of a cultural and culinary constellation that embraces the local community and lends unfathomable value. Within these venues, people of all ages, from all over the world (and many from down the street), mingle, converse and embrace the connection that comes from interacting with one another.

“The hotel lounge is a great place to meet,” explains Francois-Olivier Luiggi, the General Manager of The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, “because you get to be in an extraordinary environment and enjoy the simplest things, from a cup of tea to casual conversation.” The Pierre is an Upper East Side icon that’s been drawing new crowds for 92 years. “The Pierre was built as a luxury hotel. It has ten-foot ceilings and big corridors and numerous entertainment spaces. It was designed to be the grandest of the grand from the get-go and its original DNA was to entertain.” After nearly a century and innumerable nights of hospitality, The Pierre has forged many connections to

passers-through and offered them many fond memories.

By refreshing its food and beverage program, and programming live events, The Pierre stays hyper-relevant. “We’re trying to balance the expectation around our history and pedigree with relevance to people today. We want to offer something truly unique but also something you’d expect on the Upper East Side,” Luiggi says. They also welcome fashion, film and music industry employees who work nearby. “We have a great pool of people already around us. We provide a place to go right after work,” Luiggi adds.

The interplay between Upper East Side locals and international visitors is one of the most influential exchanges. Tony Mosca, Director of Food and Beverage at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel says, “with Bemelmans Bar and Dowling’s at The Carlyle and Café Carlyle, guests are able to connect with the residents of the Upper East Side. You get a real sense of New York City when you come to our establishment. We have a lot of locals who support us. That mixed with those coming from all over the world, you get a sense of what the Upper East Side is today.”

Two E Bar & Lounge at The Pierre Hotel, a historical landmark at 2 East 61st Street.

Mosca also notes that diversity is abundant. “The hotel is generational. You’ve got children, parents and grandparents always passing through,” he says. “Likewise, so many people from the neighborhood continue to come generation after generation. It’s a harmonious combination of old and new.” This is no small feat and it’s been achieved through a mentality employed by The Carlyle team. “We bring back the glamour and the charm of the 1930s and ‘40s but embrace the modernization that people want today,” Mosca says. “You need to nurture it so that it is there for future generations. Every decision we make is about how the legacy continues.”

“Bemelmans has been in the community for so long that it’s become part of the fabric of society and everyone wants to be a part of it,” Mosca adds of the beloved bar, which has been a hotspot since 1947. “Everyone wants to be able to feel the legacy and the history. The new generation coming in is looking for a sense of connection not only to the past but to each other.”

It’s that same sense of community that has drawn Fasano Fifth Avenue, a members-only hotel and private club, to the Upper East Side. A part of the prestigious Brazilian hotel group owned by hotelier and restaurateur Gero Fasano, this new destination is the epitome of pristine modern design. “We wanted it to be surrounded by the best of New York and the Upper East Side is home to some of the most historic cultural institutions and most renowned New Yorkers in history,” says Andrea Natal, the General Manager of Fasano Fifth Avenue. As such, its flagship North American property “is close to some of the city’s top shopping delights and dining experiences on the Upper East Side. It’s everything you’d want in a neighborhood.”

As for what Fasano Fifth Avenue imparts upon the locale, “Members enjoy the privileges of a full-service hotel on a very private and tranquil location. They gain reservation access to the property’s beautifully appointed clubhouse suites and duplex apartments, in addition to

on-site amenities such as Fasano Caffè —a premier destination for lunch, dinner and private events. The property also features a boutique gym, sauna and outdoor terraces. Beyond the property, membership grants access to an array of exclusive experiences, including social and cultural events, private shopping, auctions, concierge services and more. Other perks include preferential reservations at Fasano Restaurant New York, in Midtown, and other Fasano properties around the world,” Natal says.

Andrew Jeffries, the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Mark. “To me, the Upper East Side has always been the best neighborhood in New York City. While mostly residential, you have the most important cultural institutions in the city, if not the world, right outside your door,” he says. “Currently, the neighborhood is in the midst of a tremendous renaissance, with more restaurants like Caviar Kaspia, luxury retail like the Hermes store on 63rd, Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Townhouse on Madison between 77th and 78th and the new White Cube Gallery.”

Perhaps no one explains the interconnectedness of hotel culture and the Upper East Side identity quite like

Jeffries believes that “the majority of our guests in the restaurant live and/ or work on the Upper East Side. They come in for breakfasts, lunches and dinners multiple times per week. It is truly like their second home—or second dining room.” The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges is a microcosm for it all—it’s high-end but approachable and warm. In many ways, that’s the spirit of the Upper East Side itself.

To me, the Upper East Side has always been the best neighborhood in New York City.

-Andrew Jeffries

Lobby of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel at 35 East 76th Street.

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

PORTFOLIO

515 Park Avenue, 15/16

7 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS | 2 PARTIAL BATHROOMS

Welcome home to this trophy residence within the iconic 515 Park Avenue. Encompassing the entire 15th and 16th floors of this white-glove limestone condominium, developed by famed Zeckendorf Development, this impressive duplex features spectacular city and park views from more than 50 oversized windows. Spanning over 6,514 +/- interior SF, and nearly 1,800 +/- exterior SF, the sprawling home with 10-foot ceilings and grandly proportioned rooms is an ideal residence for a glamorous and sophisticated buyer.

Price: $30,000,000 | Listing ID: 22041158

Liza Nematnejad

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.418.2003 | M: 516.526.4001

liza.nematnejad@elliman.com

Isaac Nematnejad

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.891.7669

inematnejad@elliman.com

53 East 77th Street, Townhouse

STUDIO | MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE

53 East 77th Street has gone through many permutations as a single-family mansion, Funk and Wagnall’s library, Cello restaurant, recording studio and is currently used to market museum quality furniture. The building has great bones with windows on the north, south and west. Situated in a phenomenal location right off Madison Avenue, the property is commercially zoned and ideal for an art gallery, private club, office, diplomatic residence, institution, retail mixed building or grand mansion.

Price: $27,500,000 | Listing ID: 4028238

Richard Phan Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.303.5363 | M: 347.880.2056

richard.phan@elliman.com

10 East 64th Street, Townhouse

5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled. Built in 1879, this Adamesque home stands apart for its crisp, columned facade and mansard roof, as well as its one-of-a-kind gold and black grilled doors. Designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining, the six-story residence sprawls over 8,725 SF and features an additional 700 SF of outdoor space.

Price: $26,500,000 | Listing ID: 22147431

J. Roger Erickson

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.303.5353 | M: 917.558.4477

roger.erickson@elliman.com

Molly Reilly

Lic. R.E. Salesperon

O: 212.303.5352 | M: 401.578.8874 molly.reilly@elliman.com

TULIPS ON THE TOWN

Barbara

President

Each spring, thousands of tulips emerge from the verdant central malls along Park Avenue. Each year, they’re a different color—and every year they’re a declaration of hope for the changing season. Many New Yorkers cherish their emergence without knowing the story behind their annual arrival. A non-profit known as The Fund For Park Avenue has long championed the maintenance and fundraising behind it. And no one has as much insight as Barbara McLaughlin, President of The Fund for the last 13 years.

Can you share a little bit about your history with the Upper East Side?

I have lived on the Upper East Side pretty much since I moved to New York City thirty-something years ago. I definitely walked along Park Avenue and enjoyed all the plantings and trees and never understood how it all happened until I started working for The Fund. It’s still a mystery to so many people today.

What’s The Fund’s mission?

The Fund was created in 1980 with the specific mission to plant and maintain the Park Avenue malls. Originally, it was two plantings a year: the tulips in the spring and the begonias in the summer. We increased it to three, with mums in the fall. Our fourth “plantings” are around the

fir trees in the winter, which we trim and string with lights.

How does The Fund achieve this?

We raise the money to hire professional landscapers that do the work on the malls. There are no big annual events. We raise our money through two annual appeals. People can donate via our website www.fundforparkavenue.org or be added to our mailing list.

Can you tell us about the annual tulip “dig”?

In the spring, after the tulips have bloomed, we let anyone who is interested come dig them up because you can save them and replant them in your own garden. If we left them in, they wouldn’t necessarily come up with the same robustness each year. As soon as they bloom, people start calling the office asking if we’ve set a date for the dig. It gets more and more popular each year. It’s a hotly anticipated event. As is the excitement around the color each year.

How do you determine the color?

I have a list of all the different colors and I try to rotate them—and I try to tie them into an anniversary. My first year at The Fund, they were orange for the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival in

New York harbor. For 2023, we are doing a color that we’ve never done before.

Can you tell me what community means to Park Avenue?

The gardens on the malls are Park Avenue’s “parkland.” While the avenue does have an “exclusive” reputation, it’s actually rather “inclusive” in that it is open to everyone. It’s a fantastic place to walk, run, enjoy the seasonal plantings and experience the exhibitions of public art presented by The Fund’s Sculpture Advisory Committee and NYC Parks. And on two Saturday mornings in August, the entire avenue is closed to cars for “Summer Streets,” the Department of Transportation’s annual celebration of the city’s public space.

At certain times of the year, the seasonal plantings provide the backdrop for countless photos. Many of the trees are dedicated with plaques in honor or memory of a loved one. And last summer, the begonias provided a safe hiding place for a puppy who had slipped its leash. In the winter, the illuminated fir trees always add a welcome glow to the avenue during the Park Avenue Tree Lighting, which is the avenue’s oldest tradition, dating back to 1945 when Park Avenue families lit trees to honor those lost in World War II.

McLaughlin,

of The Fund for Park Avenue

48 East 81st Street, Townhouse

6 BEDROOMS | 7 BATHROOMS | 2 PARTIAL BATHROOMS

Completely renovated and rebuilt, 48 East 81st Street is the ideal place for privacy, intimate living and elaborate entertaining. This five-story, Neo-Georgian-style townhouse offers soaring ceiling heights, magnificent fireplaces and an extraordinary level of detail with imported South African wood floors, Venetian stucco walls, hand-run plaster moldings and top-of-the-line lighting and audio/visual systems. This home features a grand parlor, formal salon, dining conservatory, butler’s kitchen, library, zen garden, cinema room and more. It can be delivered fully furnished.

Price: $22,000,000 | Listing ID: 21895970

George Vanderploeg

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.891.7621 | M: 917.301.0158 gvanderploeg@elliman.com

Madeline Hult Elghanayan

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.418.2028 | M: 917.748.0152 mhult@elliman.com

Allison Chalfin

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.891.7012 | M: 646.423.2595

allison.chalfin@elliman.com

120 East 87th Street, R22CDE

5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Soaring ceiling heights, 3,901 SF of interior space and 2,500 SF of exterior space are a few features that make this residence the pinnacle Upper East Side home. Incredible natural light pours into the generously sized rooms through the oversized windows, highlighting the meticulously kept hardwood floors. Your home, perched on the 22nd floor of Park Avenue Court, a full-service building, awaits your arrival.

Price: $15,500,000 | Listing ID: 22123991

Abraham Sarway

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.735.1043 | M: 646.599.0040

abraham.sarway@elliman.com

823 Park Avenue, 10

5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Spectacular full-floor condo with four exposures and open views in all directions! This incomparable home has been meticulously renovated with exquisite finishes. A private elevator opens into the 4100+ SF of living space with a 32-foot-long, double-wide living room and library featuring a gas fireplace at each end. Facing south and west you have 45 feet of Park Avenue frontage, herringbone oak floors with 10-foot beamed ceilings and Marvin double-hung windows.

Price: $14,500,000 | Listing ID: 22004908

Lori E McNichol

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.891.7183 | M: 917.822.8280

lmcnichol@elliman.com

Irina Sher Lic. R.E.Salesperson

O: 212.319.2303 | M: 917.242.0120

irina.sher@elliman.com

825 Fifth Avenue, 17C

4 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS

Offered for the first time since the 1930s, Apartment 17C currently has two rooms facing the Park (the living room with floor-to-ceilng French doors and a primary bedroom with en-suite bath), plus an additional four bedrooms with open eastern, southern and northern exposures in all directions. This residence boasts tremendous square footage, light and views, and offers an incredible opportunity for the most discerning buyer to create a large aerie masterpiece—bring your architect!

Price: $5,000,000 | Listing ID: 22112777

Richard McTighe

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.891.7002

rmctighe@elliman.com

Genevieve Sonsino

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.891.7140

gsonsino@elliman.com

HOMETOWN HISTORY

Dynamic and highly skilled brokers with an acute understanding of the Upper East Side, Genevieve Sonsino and Richard McTighe of the Sonsino McTighe Team have observed the neighborhood’s cultural and community advancements for decades. Ranked among the top performing agents at Douglas Elliman, they specialize in the sale of residential property—bringing more than thirty years of experience.

Can you tell us about your relationship with the Upper East Side?

Genevieve: I’m a hometown girl. More than that, I am a home-neighborhood girl. I grew up on 91st , then 88th and now I’m on 79 th Street. On some level, I’ve been operating in a 15-block vicinity my whole life.

Richard: When I joined Douglas Elliman in 1995, I worked for a legend, who happens to be Genevieve’s grandmother, Barbara Cardozo. Her business was primarily on the Upper East Side. There are very few buildings that we haven’t been inside. Knowing the buildings and floor plans before even crossing the threshold with a client or meeting a seller is essential.

What makes the Upper East Side quintessentially New York City and what makes it a distinct enclave?

Genevieve: The Upper East Side has a strong sense of self and has for a very

long time. The city is ever-changing—and the Upper East Side does too as it has to— but it stays true both to its stately, pre-war roots and, at the same time, its real-world lifestyle. And having Central Park as its heart is timeless!

Richard: There are exquisite enclaves throughout the city - Downtown, East Side and West Side; but none have sprawling boundaries like the Upper East Side, which extends for 40 blocks all the way from Central Park to the East River. Historically, the idea of living vertically in apartment blocks took root along Park and Fifth Avenues, so the Upper East Side figured out how to do this well a very long time ago.

Have you observed a sense of local community?

Genevieve: There are small shops which have thrived here for 20, 30 years or more. It’s also true for restaurants. I take my kids to the same ones I went to with my grandparents, like Quatorze and Orsay— for very special occasions of course! Orwashers Bakery is still serving the best doughnuts and rye bread a century later.

Richard: There’s an intimacy, community spirit and ease of living in Upper East Side co-ops, and they are typically located on well-established blocks. People really know each other within their small five to ten block radiuses.

Why is it relevant to younger or first-time buyers?

Genevieve: There’s been a reaction to the

high value Brooklyn has commanded, and with the arrival of the Second Avenue subway, the more eastern tranche of the neighborhood has been galvanized. Only in New York City would you have a subway station with a mosaic of Philip Glass and have everyone know who that is.

How does it feel to stroll through?

Genevieve: You’d be surprised walking down First or Second Avenue on a Saturday afternoon how much you feel like you’re Downtown or in Brooklyn. With the arrival of a fresh batch of new developments the price per square foot is compelling. Those buyers could easily be purchasing in other neighborhoods but they’re investing in the Upper East Side.

What would you say are the most powerful attributes of the Upper East Side?

Genevieve: Its exceptional share of world-class museums and galleries, access to the outdoors and its gorgeous and varied architectural pastiche. You can live in a charming walk-up, a centuryold brownstone, enjoy the double-wide splendor of pre-war Park Avenue, or you can be above it all on the 40th floor. There’s something for everyone at every economic level.

Richard: The Upper East Side is iconic New York City. Be it from movies, books or other forms of popular culture, people from elsewhere often think of this large, beautiful neighborhood when they picture living in Manhattan.

Richard McTighe & Genevieve Sonsino, Licensed Associate Real Estate Brokers, Douglas Elliman

20 East End Avenue, 12B

5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Residence 12B is a palatial five-bedroom home at 20 East End Avenue, a luxury condominium designed by the world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. 12B benefits from features unique in the building with its soaring 13-foot ceilings, six Juliet balconies and four exposures found throughout its 4,900 SF. The home’s comfortable elegance can be found in the light-filled corner great room with picture-perfect windows and continues to the gracious eat-in kitchen and oversized den.

Price: $14,200,000 | Listing ID: 22104513

Noble Black

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.909.8460 | M: 347.526.3308

noble.black@elliman.com

Jennifer (Kaufman) Stillman

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.909.8464 | M: 917.584.6454

jennifer.stillman@elliman.com

David Son

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.891.7246 | M: 917.613.7305

david.son@elliman.com

160 East 63rd Street, Townhouse

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Gorgeous four-story Lenox Hill townhouse, blending classic pre-war details and elegance with a contemporary allure resulting from a full, impeccable renovation! Situated on one of Manhattan’s most desirable and exclusive tree-lined blocks, the 1870-built gem maintains its historic charm while reinvented as a modern showplace. A gated landscaped front entrance heightens curb appeal and welcomes you upon arrival.

Price: $14,000,000 | Listing ID: 4662739

Patricia Vance

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.350.8576 | M: 917.579.4016

pvance@elliman.com

Sandra Ripert

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.350.8500 | M: 917.821.1642

sripert@elliman.com

156 East 78th Street, Townhouse

5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

A grand luxurious townhome situated on a quintessential tree lined block. Originally built in 1899 and blending a classic and contemporary design, this home is built out at approximately 19 x 66’ on a 102-foot lot spanning nearly 6,000 SF across five levels with 1,700 SF of outdoor space. Enter through a gated entry and utilize a private elevator to access each of the five floors and their luxurious landings.

Price: $10,500,000 | Listing ID: 21657529

Devin Hugh Leahy

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.350.8500 | M: 917.796.0734

devin.leahy@elliman.com

1025 Fifth Avenue, PHAN

4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS

Sweeping, magical views abound from this Fifth Avenue penthouse jewel with two wood burning fireplaces. This residence offers a double-wide living room, perfect for entertaining, as well as beautiful sights through floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive terrace that wraps around the entire home. Enjoy your new home in this expansive four-bedroom, home office and three-bathroom apartment.

Price: $9,750,000 | Listing ID: 21475291

Holly Parker Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.352.5217 | M: 917.587.7288 hparker@elliman.com

Michael Passaro Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.352.6202 | M: 917.806.8213 michael.passaro@elliman.com

Brad Lauren Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.891.7000 | M: 917.952.6153

brad.lauren@elliman.com

960 Park Avenue, 3W/4C

5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Residence 3W/4C is a beautiful designer duplex apartment recently updated. You enter the large square foyer and immediately notice the high 10’5” ceilings and privacy that the one-to-a-floor landing affords you. There are raised moldings and a marble floor that exude a sense of elegance. The high-gloss oak floors reflect the glow from your wood burning fireplace.

Price: $9,500,000 | Listing ID: 21442221

Kathryn Bregman

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.702.4077 | M: 917.592.8936

kbregman@elliman.com

53 East 66th Street, 5AB

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS

Sprawling triple-mint home in a luxurious pre-war cooperative resting in prime Lenox Hill. Residence 5AB is impeccably renovated and exceptionally elegant, offering sun-filled windows on four exposures, two marble wood-burning fireplaces, custom finishes and a gracious flow for entertaining. The richly appointed, architecturally detailed home is accessed by an elevator spilling into a private vestibule and proper entry foyer.

Price: $8,995,000 | Listing ID: 21766348

Michelle Griffith

Licensed as Michelle E. Brodsky

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.965.6043 | M: 917.523.1891

michelle.griffith@elliman.com

BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE

As audience members, we often take a seat before a finished product: a play, a concert, a dance performance. Works & Process, an independent commissioning arts organization that hosts programming in both the rotunda and theater at the Guggenheim Museum, does more for their artists and audiences. They aim to support the former from studio to stage, and let the latter bask in it all. Further, Executive Director Duke Dang strives to platform the virtuosity that exists all around us—whether that’s beatboxers, the ballroom community, ballet dancers or emerging composers. For VICINITY, Dang explains his role, along with the mission of Works & Process and its relationship to the Upper East Side.

Tell us about what makes Works & Process different.

The program was founded by Mary Sharp Cronson, who comes from a quintessential Upper East Side family. The family was always very involved in the arts. Mary was on the board of the Guggenheim and the New York City Ballet. Evelyn Sharp, Mary’s mother, was the chair of Martha Graham. In the 1970s, the Guggenheim had an exhibition of Evelyn Sharp’s art collection, which was auctioned off at Sotheby’s Auction House. In the early ‘80s, the Guggenheim had to cut budgets. They approached Mary and asked if she would underwrite

a performing arts program. She said, “absolutely, but I want to make sure that the funds I donate go directly to artists.” She created a non-profit called Works & Process so that she could guarantee it.

What does your programming look like?

When you come to Works & Process, the idea is that you go behind the scenes to get a better understanding of how the work is made. You get to meet the artist. It creates a more robust ecosystem where audiences and patrons are more engaged and know more about what’s happening. We continue to prioritize paying artists and we recognize that the artistic process is where most of the work is done. We, as a society, are so oriented toward product when, in fact, artists spend most of their time engaged in their practice and the process of creation.

A substantial portion of your events take place at the Guggenheim. Can you explain this relationship?

Our curatorial direction is influenced by the building that most of our performances happen in: the Guggenheim. Unlike most buildings, the Guggenheim is round. It’s a circle. It’s a “cypher” [a word that nods to beatboxing and freestyle rap sessions performed in a circle]. We’ve been thinking about what performing art traditions come from a

cypher, rather than a proscenium stage. We’ve been thinking about how a circle is symbolic of what we need right now. We don’t need spaces that distance us: artists on stage, audiences in the seat. We need circles, where we are all coming together. The Guggenheim is the perfect shape to support this aspiration.

What is something people might not know about Works & Process or the Guggenheim?

It’s still a secret to so many people that there’s a theater at the Guggenheim— and it’s a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed theater! It’s beautiful. Where can you see world-class performing artists sharing their practice? It’s right here at the Guggenheim.

Can you tell us about your personal story?

I was born in a refugee camp. I grew up on Section 8 vouchers and food stamps in the welfare system. English is a second language for me. As a young intern, I was placed with our founder, Mary. We were people from completely different ends of the spectrum. Mary completely embraced me. She mentored me. Fast forward and I’m now the Executive Director of this organization. The system embraced and supported me and that’s what Works & Process tries to do with artists.

Duke Dang, Executive Director of Works & Process, Guggenheim

247 East 71st Street, Townhouse

5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Magnificence awaits in the heart of Manhattan’s prestigious Upper East Side, reflected in every detail of this turnkey 1899 home. The impeccably designed, thoughtfully modernized 4000+/- SF gem with four stories, a finished basement and multiple outdoor spaces is truly a dream for the discerning buyer. Luxurious interiors are complemented by high airy ceilings, rich hardwood floors, oversized windows, a grand staircase, three wood-burning fireplaces, custom millwork, brick accent walls and refined finishes throughout.

Price: $7,000,000 | Listing ID: 22097352

Teresa Solomon Wuest

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.350.8533 | M: 917.847.4245

twuest@elliman.com

Ralph Maroun

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.572.3103 | M: 347.934.7424 ralph.maroun@elliman.com

857 Fifth Avenue, 9FL

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Stunning Central Park and city views from this expansive residence offering grand proportions. This full-floor home features a double-living room with a large terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue, library, formal dining room, oversized windowed kitchen and a staff room/home office with full bathroom. The elevator opens directly into an oversized entry gallery that connects all entertaining rooms and leads to a magnificent great room featuring picture-perfect direct views of Central Park and NYC’s skyline.

Price: $7,000,000 | Listing ID: 22118515

Bettina Gochman (Schriver)

Lic. R. E. Salesperson

O: 212.350.8500 | M: 646.339.3866

bshriver@elliman.com

Lauren Muss Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.350.8000 | M: 917.509.7777

lmuss@elliman.com

Michael Orme Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.350.8001 | M: 917.806.0652

michael.orme@elliman.com

118 East 60th Street, 33ABH

5 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHROOMS

Truly a one-of-a-kind residence. Four units were combined to create this luxurious home. It has three private terraces and an entertainment room with incredible Central Park views. A large foyer with beautiful wood paneling opens into a living room with marble floors and city views, a chef’s kitchen and a dining room. Further in is a home office with generous sunlight, views of The Plaza, a full bath and private access to a guest suite down the hall.

Price: $6,495,000 | Listing ID: 22171994

Logan Berke

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.488.8621 | M: 917.453.4840

logan.berke@elliman.com

Ariel Cohen Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.337.6170 | M: 646.235.0075 ariel.cohen@elliman.com

40 East 62nd Street, 5W

3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATH

Modern convenience meets old world charm in this newly renovated pre-war condo on one of the Upper East Side’s most coveted blocks. A newly installed, doorman-operated elevator opens onto a semi-private landing, shared by this home and one neighbor. This exquisite home has just finished undergoing a complete renovation. Every detail was carefully thought out and designed by best-in-class architects and designers to create a grand living space which seamlessly blends form with function.

Price: $4,995,000 | Listing ID: 22046675

Ruthie Assouline

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.891.7605 | M: 305.458.8331

ruthie.assouline@elliman.com

Ethan Assouline

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.319.2309 | M: 646.228.1695

ethan.assouline@elliman.com

Oliver Gold

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.891.7657 | M: 917.664.7214

oliver.gold@elliman.com

812 Fifth Avenue, 3A

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Experience the incomparable elegance afforded at this luxury estate overlooking verdant Central Park. Residence 3A suits the most discerning buyer and exudes attention to detail. Its history is equally impressive, once home to Howard Deering Johnson, the famous American entrepreneur, businessman and the founder of the Howard Johnson’s chain of restaurants and hotels. This gracious classic 7 apartment is brightened by oversized windows facing west and east, offering the ultimate pairing of Central Park and sunny townhouse garden vistas on either side.

Price: $5,495,000 | Listing ID: 21732545

Iman (Bacodari) Barkhordari

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.891.7188 | M: 646.226.6084

ibacordari@elliman.com

Erika Buffa Ramirez

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.702.4054 | M: 203.940.0263

erika.buffa@elliman.com

Gabrielle Corrao

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.891.7118 | M: 917.488.2261

gabrielle.corrao@elliman.com

1185 Park Avenue, 6F

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS

Welcome to Apartment 6F, a timeless and grand pre-war classic 7, offering three beds, three baths and a staff room/home office. A semi-private elevator landing leads to a perfectly proportioned gallery that flows seamlessly to all quarters of this residence. The massive 28-foot living room is flooded with light, has classic moldings and is accentuated by oversized windows and a fireplace, setting the ideal stage for entertaining.

Price: $2,995,000 | Listing ID: 22031150

Daniela Kunen

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.891.7611

dkunen@elliman.com

SPLENDOR IN THE SUN

A highly awarded broker and one of the top producers at Douglas Elliman, Daniela Kunen is an unmatched resource for information on Upper East Side trends. Kunen, who frequents the enclave’s museums and restaurants, raised three daughters there and has found community around every corner.

Can you share your Upper East Side history?

I live in 1185 Park, a beautiful co-op building in Carnegie Hill. I’ve been there for over 20 years because of the neighborhood, and also because of the financial protection and security that comes with having a board manage my home. What drew me to the neighborhood is still what brings people to Carnegie Hill today. The neighborhood is rich with museums and a variety of cultural offerings. Carnegie Hill enjoys a low skyline with most buildings topping off at 15 to 17 stories. This enhances the sunlight throughout the neighborhood.

Carnegie Hill is very villagey. Shopkeepers know you by name, giving neighbors the feeling of small-town life.

Is there a distinct community?

We are a community in that we see familiar faces all the time. It’s unusual to have a

building where there are many people you don’t know. It’s a real neighborhood, with everything being on a smaller scale.

Why is the neighborhood attractive to multiple generations?

People feel that this is a real home. They attach to it. They grow with it.

The neighborhood itself has ballet, music and language centers. There’s something for everyone. You can lead a quiet life and yet you’re five minutes from the hustle and bustle. If you’ve lived in Carnegie Hill for a while, you feel like you know everyone because the turnover is low.

Can you help us visualize some Carnegie Hill listings?

Carnegie Hill is diverse in its architecture. There are pre- and post-war co-ops of all sizes and price points and condominiums as well as townhouse options. I moved to the area from a house in the suburbs. I quickly learned that the buildings in Carnegie Hill offer large scale homes which was attractive for me.

Any personal recommendations?

The neighborhood is filled with many cozy restaurants reflecting various

types of dining and cuisines. There’s also a charming bookstore, The Corner Bookstore, on Madison Ave and 93rd.

What does a nice weekend on the Upper East Side look like for you?

For me, it’s getting up late. Then taking a walk to one of the museums in the neighborhood. I love The Met and it’s hard to beat, but you’ve also got the Guggenheim, the Jewish Museum and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, which is the old Carnegie Mansion. It has a yard with food vendors, and you can picnic there. Of course, I’d dip into Central Park and then perhaps drop into a local restaurant.

What makes the Upper East Side quintessentially New York?

You have everything you need at your fingertips: from restaurants to recreation. You have the 92nd Street Y, which is an amazing cultural center. There’s also the Diller-Quaile School of Music. Another enclave is East End Avenue. You can go biking along the river after visiting Carl Schurz Park. You can enjoy city or “suburban” life all in one neighborhood.

Daniela Kunen, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Douglas Elliman

140 East 63rd Street, 14B

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Come home to your haven in the sky with expansive open city views from four exposures. This large apartment is located in the heart of the Upper East Side in the white-glove historic Barbizon/63 Condominium. The high-floor and abundance of oversized windows ensures brilliant light and stunning open vistas of the city by day and night. The front entry and elegant central foyer lead to the rest of the home. Sublime corner living room with large windows and three exposures.

Price: $5,300,000 | Listing ID: 21660456

Steven Cohen

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.303.5296 | M: 917.834.4287

steven.cohen@elliman.com

Timothy Malone

Lic. R. E. Salesperson

O: 212.891.7602 | M: 631.804.3816

tim.malone@elliman.com

333 East 91st Street, 12CD

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Designed with great attention to detail, this nearly 3,000 SF home leaves nothing to be desired. Sunlight floods the south facing living space and high ceilings accentuate the breadth of two spacious great rooms and the open kitchen that connects them. To the east, one can enjoy views of the river from floor-to-ceiling windows and to the west lounge on a balcony lined with Trex decking and enclosed with tempered glass.

Price: $3,550,000 | Listing ID: 22030930

Ammanda Espinal

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.875.0225 | M: 347.244.3713

ammanda.espinal@elliman.com

Alexander Boriskin

Lic. R. E. Salesperson

O: 212.350.8055 | M: 347.260.0664

alexander.boriskin@elliman.com

Michael Lorber

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.418.2049 | M: 917.664.0029

mlorber@elliman.com

HOME TOGETHER

Jessica Gilo and Jeff DeCanio, a couple of eight years, are enmeshed in cultural creation throughout New York. DeCanio, a sixth generation New Yorker and a hospitality professional for more than 20 years, has been integral in the development and management of some of Midtown and Downtown’s most sought out cocktail lounges and mixology venues. Gilo, a New York resident for nearly 15 years, is a publishing professional specializing in lifestyle, food and wellness books. They have lived together on the Upper East Side together for almost seven years.

Can you tell us about your respective histories with the Upper East Side?

Jeff: I grew up in Midtown until I was 12 or 13. My mom decided to move to the Upper East Side. We moved to 79th Street between First and York. I was Uptown pretty much throughout my entire childhood. My first apartment out of the house was a few blocks away on 84th. I was working in restaurants up there. I didn’t have to leave the Upper East Side.

Jessica: Right out of college I lived in Boston for a few months. When I got a job in New York, there was a lot of chatter about the Upper East Side. I was about to live with really artistic people who wanted to be near the museums. For us, the Upper East Side was this intersection of luxurious, old New York and young, all living together. Everyone I knew was in the neighborhood. There was a familiarity there.

Have you developed a community?

Jessica: I first had a sense of community when I joined a local yoga studio. I started making friends. I started seeing people in the neighborhood that were familiar faces. It was my first foray into community. It happened by frequenting the same places and building a commonality.

For us, when we started dating, the first time I met Jeff’s mom, we were entering into Agata & Valentina on 79th Street, going for a grocery run. It’s across from where he grew up. We’d only been dating for a couple of weeks at this point. Jeff said, “I wonder if we will see my mother here.” Lo and behold, we turned a corner and there she was. That’s the case: knowing the neighborhood and everyone’s routine.

Jeff: There are a couple of specialty markets on the Upper East Side with imported products and homemade cheeses. This was my mom’s market. We also frequent Citarella. There are so many markets, restaurants and bars that have been around my whole life. They’re a mainstay. Memories are here.

What are your favorite neighborhood attributes?

Jessica: We go to both parks. We’re in earshot of Central Park and often visit the reservoir. But we also go to Carl Shurz and have access to the East River.

We love exploring the Upper East Side. One of our favorite areas is Madison Avenue. Yes, it’s amazing to go shopping but you look around west of Lexington and you can imagine the history and majesty of the architecture.

The allure of the Upper East Side is that I love going Downtown to all the scene-y places and then coming home to the quietness and intimacy of what we know. We don’t have a scene that we need to keep up with.

Jeff: That isn’t to say we don’t love what’s new and what continues to pop up in our neighborhood. What we like to celebrate are the places that have been there forever. Places that are their own institutions. We have our favorites. J.G. Melon is it. I live in bars for work. But when I come home I don’t feel the need to go out. It’s just home.

How does the Upper East Side defy stereotypes?

Jessica: There are some of those stereotypes still active. There are women in Chanel suits pushing dogs in strollers. You do see them and how preserved some parts of the neighborhood are and it’s charming. Walking around Madison and Fifth you have this storied part of the city that feels so residential and quiet. All of this exists but people benefit from it.

Jeff: And yet every street has a different identity. It’s got its own personality.

Jeff DeCanio, Bar & Nightlife Operator & Jessica Gilo, Lifestyle Publishing Professional

167 East 61st Street, 8BC

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Sprawling four bedroom with four full baths and powder room, two terraces and private laundry, in mint condition with amazing light, 24/7 doorman and concierge. Enter into a graceful entry foyer and take in the sheer size of this generous home. With three distinctly separate wings, you will feel like you’ve been transported to a suburban home in the heart of the city! Your well-appointed eat-in kitchen has been recently renovated featuring custom cabinets, honed granite counters, a farmhouse sink, a Viking stove with grill and professional-grade hood.

Price: $3,500,000 | Listing ID: 22130503

Josh Rubin

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.321.7111 | M: 917.727.6321

jrubin@elliman.com

401 East 60th Street, 26A

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Stunning Manhattan skyline and river views! High floor 1,998 SF move-in ready residence with panoramic views including the Chrysler Building and Queensboro Bridge. This three-bedroom with dining room, offering spacious rooms, soaring 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and triple exposure, can easily be converted to a four-bedroom. Boasting a flexible floor plan, the foyer leads into a double corner, 24’9 foot-long living/dining area with a separate sitting room.

Price: $2,945,000 | Listing ID: 22133725

Jonathan Aka

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.871.7790 | M: 917.293.1537

jonathan.aka@elliman.com

891 Park Avenue, 6

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Fully renovated, mint condition, full-floor apartment in a boutique pre-war building. Enter the welcoming and gracious foyer from your own private elevator landing. Boasting stunning entertaining space, marvel at the 23-foot-long living room complete with 9’3 beamed ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and oversized windows overlooking Park Avenue.

Price: $2,190,000 | Listing ID: 22108177

Patricia Isen Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.303.5227 | M: 610.209.3831

patricia.isen@elliman.com

Betsy Green Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.891.7067 | M: 917.868.8388

bgreen@elliman.com

1485 Fifth Avenue, 24E

3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS

This corner home is perched high on the 24th floor facing south and west. The apartment is filled with beautiful sunlight and breathtaking open vast views scan from the East River to the hills of New Jersey. The stunning views of Central Park and the skyline of Midtown Manhattan are mesmerizing. There are three bedrooms, two full baths and an oversized south facing terrace/balcony. The large living room has walls of windows that accentuate the volume of space while complementing the nine to 10 foot ceilings.

Price: $2,150,000 | Listing ID: 22117708

Donna Renna

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.909.7961 | M: 917.270.7684

donna.renna@elliman.com

Joanne Douglas

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.909.7960 | M: 917.539.2800

joanne.douglas@eliman.com

Nicholas Polihros

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.891.7632 | M: 917.952.2940

npolihros@elliman.com

170 East 79th Street, 13B

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS

This is the first time this classic 7 is being offered in over 50 years! This high-floor, sun-flooded apartment boasts exposures to the south, east and north, and views to the midtown skyline. Pre-war details are everywhere you look, including the original wood burning fireplace, millwork and 9’6” beamed ceilings. After passing through the semi-private elevator vestibule, the gracious 20’ entrance foyer opens into the south facing living room with big city views.

Price: $2,000,000 | Listing ID: 21317882

Matthew Mackay

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.727.6194 | M: 646.221.3072

matthew.mackay@elliman.com

Benjamin Dixon

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker

O: 212.727.6174 | M: 646.645.8154

benjamin.dixon@elliman.com

Henry ‘Harry’ Vollmer

Lic. R. E. Salesperson

O: 212.352.6278 | M: 914.707.1165

harry.vollmer@elliman.com

950 Park Avenue, 11B

6 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHROOMS

Exceptional, high-floor, 12 into 10 room residence in the heart of the Upper East Side. This stunning, corner home boasts grand proportions, a flexible layout and excellent light all day. At approximately 4,500 SF, the home is currently configured as a five-bedroom, five-bathroom home, with additional library and study. A private landing leads to a central foyer from which the living room, dining room, kitchen and library are accessed.

Price: $8,995,000 | Listing ID: 22010041

Sabrina Saltiel Broker Specialist

O: 212.350.2205 | M: 917.696.6499

ssaltiel@elliman.com

LOCAL LOVES

A leading Douglas Elliman broker since 2002, ranked among the top 100 agents in the nation by The Wall Street Journal RealTrends 2022, Sabrina Saltiel applies her acumen and expertise to the sale of high-end coops, condos and townhouses throughout Manhattan. Saltiel is a native New Yorker who has also raised a family in this ever-changing city. This rich amalgam of personal connection and professional success yields a wealth of knowledge about the upper East Side.

Tell us about your history with the Upper East Side.

I’ve lived on the Upper East Side since 1980 and raised all my kids here. I’ve been in my apartment in Carnegie Hill for the last 28 years. It’s home.

What makes it a quintessentially New York neighborhood and yet so distinct?

The Upper East Side is a series of micromarkets. The neighborhoods each have their own flavor. The East 60s and Yorkville are particular areas. East End Avenue has a different feeling distinct from Carnegie Hill.

Carnegie Hill is its own little enclave. It’s

its own neighborhood. You know people on the street and you say hello to them. It’s a bit quieter than some areas to the south and east.

My children walked everywhere they went, the shop owners know your name, and the doormen all watch out for everyone’s kids. People say New York is the biggest city in the world and so anonymous—but in reality it’s the smallest village ever.

What have you learned from your Upper East Side listings?

If you want a deal in Manhattan right now it’s in an Upper East Side co-op that needs a renovation. You’re getting them at prices we have not seen in a very long time. They’re a great value for the space.

We’ve seen that the market trend has been toward condos and new and fresh. That still holds. And if you want to be west of Third, there really aren’t that many choices and they come at a very high price.

What makes Carnegie Hill so special?

There’s obviously Central Park, and

having the entrance to the reservoir so nearby is something that I’ve always loved. There’s also less congestion, especially further north . You have a little bit more peace and quiet but you’re still very close to everything. That is very appealing. It’s luxurious but it’s not stuffy.

Any favorite restaurants or shops?

Sfoglia is like my own home, but better. I often sit at the bar and have their pasta Bolognese, which is their specialty. Island is always great for an easy dinner—they have a varied menu. A recent and very welcome addition to the neighborhood is Hiramasa. The sushi is fantastic and the space is intimate.

Feldman’s Housewares has everything you need and items you never knew you needed. Edit truly lives up to its name by selecting the best items of many collections. I can always find the right outfit there, from jeans to office, to something for dinner. My newest favorite place to buy everything from groceries to prepared foods is Butterfield’s on 85th Street. I know them from their 78th street location. They have the best of everything.

Sabrina Saltiel, Broker Specialist, Douglas Elliman

200 East 94th Street, 3017

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS

Rarely available, high-floor condominium for sale at Carnegie Park. The bright, east and south facing apartment has beautiful river views and is located on the 30th floor, the highest floor below the penthouse level. The apartment has 5” wide plank oak flooring, great closet space, modern finishes and a Bosch washer and dryer in the apartment.

Price: $1,875,000 | Listing ID: 22111725

Paul Hazen

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.891.7714 | M: 917.568.8365

paul.hazen@elliman.com

Dan Benichou

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.350.8023 | M: 917.848.5809

dan.benichou@elliman.com

118 East 60th Street, 33C

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

Central Park and northern city views from every room and its private balcony—a personal retreat off Park Avenue in the heart of the Upper East Side. The entry foyer leads to a well-proportioned open L-shaped great room with stunning unobstructed views. The integrated dining space has direct access to the kitchen and the large private balcony.

Price: $1,760,000 | Listing ID: 22154945

Lindsay Coleman Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O: 212.891.7000 | M: 919.802.2740

lindsay.coleman@elliman.com

Kirsten Jordan Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.418.7432 | M: 917.488.4016

kjordan@elliman.com

CO-OP ADVANTAGE

With their old-world character, architectural provenance and desirable location, there’s a lot to love about coops on the Upper East Side according to Richard Ferrari, Elliman’s President and CEO of New York City and the Northeastern Region. VICINITY sat down with him to discover what makes co-ops so appealing in today’s market.

Co-ops on the Upper East Side have long been associated with elegance and grandeur. Is this still true today?

Absolutely! Many of today’s co-op buildings were designed and built during an era of growth and transformation in the early part of the 20th century. This was a period when business magnates and political power players were shaping the built environment of New York City. The dominant architectural style of the time—an American interpretation of Beaux Arts classicism—called for an unmistakable expression of refined grandeur. Decorative elements such as ornamental pediments, elegant balustrades and lavish interiors featured prominently.

Beyond their architectural significance, many co-op buildings have the added intrigue of a veritable “who’s who” of famous past residents. Captains of industry, celebrated philanthropists and members of Hollywood royalty have

graced the halls of New York’s bestknown co-op buildings. Today, the co-ops along Fifth, Park and even further east offer buyers a fabulous opportunity to own a piece of New York’s illustrious past.

What are some of your favorite co-op buildings?

For me, one of the finest co-ops on the Upper East Side is 960 Fifth Avenue. Designed by Rosario Candela at the height of his career in New York’s booming 1920s, the apartments in this building are known for their grand proportions and exquisite architectural details. Today, this building boasts a private dining room and many of the homes have cozy fireplaces and living rooms with extra high ceilings.

Another gem is 834 Fifth Avenue. Located on 64th Street, this building is remarkable for its limestone-clad façade, art deco details and sprawling apartments boasting breathtaking views of Central Park.

And yet, perhaps my favorite co-op on the UES is 820 Fifth Avenue—a 12-story limestone building that was designed by American architectural firm Starrett & van Vleck. With its expansive layouts—some in the 7,000 SF range—the apartments here number among some of the most elegant pre-wars that were ever

built. Past residents at 820 Fifth Avenue have included Governor Alfred Smith, Lily Safra, and Babe and William Paley— adding to the provenance of this most prestigious address.

What upside do co-ops offer potential buyers today?

Co-ops, per square footage tend to be better priced overall, and some don’t allow rental tenants which often means a better quality of life for owner-occupants. What’s more, co-ops typically require additional funds for capital assessments so when you live in a co-op, you have the security of neighbors supporting each other financially. The requirements around financing for co-ops have relaxed too in recent years. Where in the past 75% was required, now 50% is more commonplace. And significantly, many co-ops are now allowing a qualified buyer to be an LLC or trust.

What value does Elliman bring to someone who is considering the co-op route?

Many of our agents come with decades of experience helping clients to find and purchase their very own co-op apartment. Several agents have even been through the process themselves and bring invaluable, first-hand knowledge of what it takes to secure a successful outcome for all parties.

Richard Ferrari, President & CEO of Douglas Elliman, New York City & Northeastern Region

325 East 72nd Street, 14B

2 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHROOM | 1 PARTIAL BATH

Stylish and sophisticated high-floor home with working fireplace in one of the most coveted cooperatives on prime East 72nd Street. Oversized rooms, historic casement windows, beamed ceilings and elegant pre-war details are just the beginning. Other features include a 26-foot windowed living, dining area or home office, a 20-foot main bedroom and a 18-foot second bedroom. Open views and light from every window!

Price: $1,275,000 | Listing ID: 21574812

Nikola Stojic Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.909.8468 | M: 310.993.0960 nikola.stojic@elliman.com

Tristan Harper Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 212.350.2261 | M: 917.697.7845 tharper@elliman.com

THE GUIDE

SPRING 2023

THE ARTS

Salon 94

Located in an Ogden Codman-designed, Rafael Viñoly-restored landmark building, Salon 94 is an enlightening contemporary art gallery with cutting-edge programming. www.salon94.com

Almine Rech

A renowned, woman-owned gallery with outposts around the world, Almine Rech’s spring show features exhibits by Cristina de Miguel and Dario Escobar. www.alminerech.com

Frick Madison

The Frick Collection of fine art and decorative masterpieces now inhabits the iconic Met Breuer building, which hosts a seasonal exhibit entitled “The Gregory Gift”. www.frick.org/exhibitions/gregory

Gagosian at 980 Madison

One of six Gagosian galleries in New York City, 980 Madison is a compelling art epicenter that showcases works by Ghanaian painter Amoako Boafo this spring. www.gagosian.com

Works & Process at the Guggenheim Museum

Hosted in the rotunda and on stage at the Guggenheim Museum, Works & Process is a pioneering arts organization that grants audiences behind-the-scenes access. www.worksandprocess.org

CULINARY

The East Pole

Located in an Upper East Side brownstone, chef Joseph Capozzi’s The East Pole is a delicious farm-to-table restaurant, where seasonal ingredients support vibrant flavors. www.theeastpolenyc.com

Orsay

Featuring Art Nouveau design and an allyear outdoor patio, this Paris-style brasserie serves classic French cuisine with modern touches for brunch, lunch and dinner. www.orsayrestaurant.com

Elio’s

A family-friendly institution on Second Avenue since 1981, Elio’s excels at various pasta varieties and Mediterraneaninfluenced, Italian comfort food. www.eliosrestaurant.com

Sushi Seki

The original location of chef Seki Shi’s flavorful sushi spot pairs extraordinary signature dishes crafted from the freshest fish with a thoughtful wine list . www.sushiseki.com

2nd Avenue Deli

Deli lovers will delight at the uptown iteration of the 2nd Avenue Deli. This Kosher operation serves everything from traditional appetizers to contemporary delicatessen staples.

www.2ndavedeli.com/locations

EXPERIENCES

The Albertine Book Club

Tucked inside the historic Payne Whitney House, the Albertine bookstore is a French-English cultural crossroad where book club members can enjoy monthly moderated readings.

www.albertine.com

Café Carlyle

An intimate cabaret at the iconic hotel, Café Carlyle pairs delectable food with songs and storytelling from acclaimed actors Alan Cumming, Ari Shapiro and more.

www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/the-carlyle-newyork/experiences/cafe-carlyle

Park Avenue Armory Recital Series

At the Park Avenue Armory, an array of contemporary art and performances—like this April to October’s recital series—transforms the venue into an inspirational hub.

www.armoryonpark.org

92nd Street Y

A cultural center for the neighborhood and beyond, the 92nd Street Y offers everything from abstract painting classes to swimming lessons and vocal performances. www.92ny.org

NYRR Central Park Spring Classic 10K

From New York Road Runners—the non-profit that organizes the New York City Marathon— comes the casually competitive Central Park Spring Classic 10K race.

www.nyrr.org