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.

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