In their words...
The month’s funniest and most insightful comments on real estate
“Nest Seekers is like a Morton’s [the steakhouse]. We’re like Subway.” Anthony Lolli on the mass market appeal of Rapid Realty, the brokerage he founded and is now franchising nationwide.
“In general, these don’t look like ‘Cosby Show’ brownstones.” AJ Pires of Alloy, on the modern aesthetics of his company’s Dumbo townhouse project. (The New York Times)
“We need to drive the hardest bargain possible in each case.” Bill de Blasio, public advocate and mayoral candidate, on how the city should deal with the real estate industry. (Brownstoner)
“I started the firm in 1967, but I was still in diapers.” Architect Stephen Jacobs, founder of Stephen B. Jacobs Group, on his long career — 45 years and counting. (TRD)
“We probably need to reset our expectations: Maybe 5,000 is going to be our new normal, not 9,000.”
From the will of late “The Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, who left his Greenwich Street apartment to his 13-year-old son Michael. (New York Post)
“I’m sort of paid to worry. That’s my job.” Jonathan Miller, CEO of appraisal firm Miller Samuel, on always being on the lookout for the real estate meltdown. (TRD)
Corcoran Group CEO Pamela Liebman, suggesting that brokers need to rethink what constitutes an inventory shortage. (The New York Times)
“He has planned [well], whether that be zoning, whether that be environmental issues, whether that be where to put the garbage.” REBNY’s Steven Spinola, on the legacy of outgoing Mayor Michael Bloomberg. (WNYC)
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“It is my hope and desire that they will continue to own said property and keep it in our family for as long as possible.”
“The family has a background of what can happen with living too large and growing too fast.” Townhouse Management Co. patriarch Richard Maidman, on why he decided to limit the company profits available to his relatives. (The Wall Street Journal)
“We are anti-flash.” Architect and developer Cary Tamarkin, on marketing his latest condo project in West Chelsea. (TRD)
“I need them to hide my skeletons.” Terrence McKnight of classical radio station WQXR, on the many closets and cupboards in his Harlem walk-up. (The New York Times) www.TheRealDeal.com August 2006 00