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March 2021
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Are We In A Sellers' Market?
Over last couple of weeks, I have had between 30 and 40 showings - EACH WEEK! That doesn't leave much time to talk to all my furry street friends - but shout outs to Finn, Georgie, Poppy, Echo and Mr. Pickles.
I don't need data to let you know the real estate market has picked up - especially in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as I am seeing it first hand.
It appears that many of the submarkets are now in a sellers' market. There are still discounts happening, but if this trend continues, those discounts will be a thing of the past.
For the 4th straight week, we have had over 300 contracts signed in Manhattan. Last week was 341 which will make March 2021 the highest number of homes in contract in Manhattan in over a decade!
Not to mention, we had 1000+ rentals signed last week - numbers we usually see in the busiest rental months of July and August.
If these numbers hold, 2021 could break all records in Manhattan. We are on the cusp of a sellers' market. Check out the stats below and reach out if you have any market questions.
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NYC Pride Unveils 2021 Theme And Plans: What To Know
Pride celebrations will take place in New York City during 2021, but not in the way we're used to.
Instead of a parade and other in-person celebratory events, NYC Pride unveiled a slate of virtual events and programming on Thursday that will occur during Pride Month in June.
In the announcement, NYC Pride also said the official theme for 2021 will be "The Fight Continues."
The theme reflects the "multitude of battles we've been fighting as a country and as a city," according to NYC Pride. The organization references some of those battles as the coronavirus pandemic, issues of police brutality, the murder rate for trans people of color, economic hardship, climate disasters, efforts to disenfranchise voters, and LGBTQIA+ rights being questioned in the Supreme Court.
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Art Is Coming To Vacant Storefront Windows In The West Village
A collection of vacant storefronts in the West Village are about to get a whole new look as a successful public art initiative is moving from its Upper West Side origins to the Lower Manhattan neighborhood. The initiative is called Art On The Ave, and it was founded by a mother-daughter duo who are looking to uplift and spotlight local artists while also doing something about the vacant storefront issue plaguing much of New York City.
After months of success on the Upper West Side, Barbara Anderson and her daughter Jackie Graham, with the support of the Greenwich Village and Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, are helping to get art installed in vacant storefronts throughout the West Village.
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Human Remains Found In Wash Square Park Reburied Near Entrance
The NYC Parks Department on Tuesday reburied human remains of early New Yorkers found in Washington Square Park between 2008 and 2017.
The human remains were placed in a wooden box and buried within a planting bed in the park near Sullivan Street and the Washington Square Park South entrance.
All the remains found were fragmentary, meaning that forensic analysis could not yield extensive details about the individuals.
Washington Square Park was built in the 1850s, but from 1797 to 1825, the space was used as a burial ground for thousands of people — including the unidentified, the indigent, and those who died of yellow fever.
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Tonsoku Destination Hakata Tonton Comes Back to Life as a Delivery-Only Shop
In a sea of thousands of New York City restaurants, Japanese hot pot destination Hakata Tonton was in a class of its own prior to the pandemic. For 13 years, the welcoming West Village shop attracted throngs of diners over its warm service and unique devotion to highlighting tonsoku, or pig’s feet, in nearly every dish on the menu.
Like countless others, the restaurant could not survive the pandemic and permanently shut its doors last March. Now, exactly a year after the initial shutdown, the hitmakers at Hand Hospitality, a Midtown-based restaurant group known for established hot spots like Take 31 and Her Name Is Han, are reviving Hakata Tonton this month as a delivery-only shop. And, yes: The restaurant’s former executive chef Koji Hagihara has been re-installed at the helm, and he’s overseeing a menu once again celebrating tonsoku.
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West Village Bar Named One Of NYC's Best Hot Chocolate Makers
Bar Pisellino, a bar and cafe in the heart of the West Village is among the 15 best places to get a cup of hot chocolate in New York City.
"This dainty teacup of dark hot chocolate is made for adults: barely sweet with a healthy dollop of freshly made unsweetened panna on top that's an ideal pairing. But it's the texture and consistency that put it on the right side of perfection: silky and rich, but not overly dense, it leaves you wondering just how Rita Sodi and Jody Williams have accomplished such a feat (their lips are sealed)."
Bar Pisellino describes itself as dedicated to the "Italian art of drinking," and has a simple but popular selection of items.
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Village Bagel Shop Ranked One Of The Best In Nation
New York City needs very little introduction in its quality of bagel, and a Village outpost just got named one of the best bagel makers in the entire country.
In terms of Murray's Bagels, a simple listing of the different types of bagels the Greenwich Village shop offers is enough to make your mouth water.
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Shiatsu with Ori Flomin - Treat Yourself and Relax
Special offer for SLICE readers!
50% off your first session through April 2021.
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As we experience more stress and anxiety during these uncertain times, our bodies and mind crave to find balance and harmony and the importance of self-care and healing is greater than ever.Shiatsu (a Japanese massage technique) is a perfect way to treat yourself as it focusses on balancing the flow of energy in the body to promote health and vitality. During the 60 min session, pressure is applied to the body as well as passive stretching to release aches, pain and tension and the result is relaxing and rejuvenating.
Sessions are done with a mask.
Ori Flomin is an Israeli artist living in New York City. He holds an MFA in Dance from New York University. Through his teaching of Dance, Yoga and Shiatsu bodywork, he has traveled internationally to Europe, Asia, Australia and Israel. He studied Shiatsu at the Ohashi Institute in New York City where he received his certification in 2001. He currently also teaches classes and workshops virtually via zoom.
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Anxiety? Who Me?
Well we have been with our dads for over a year now, almost 24/7. They never leave! But we love having them around - it may be a bit hard for us when they actually do leave again for the day. There may be a bit of anxiety when that happens. I am guessing a lot of my furry friends will be feeling the same way.
Does your furry friend get nervous when he sees you getting ready to leave the house? Does she go bonkers with joy when you come home? Did he destroy your shoes, claw the door, or chew the corner off an end table while you were gone? Your buddy could have separation anxiety.
For solutions, click here.
xo - Scout (and Archie))
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A New York City resident for over 20 years and a West Village homeowner for over 15, I am passionate about this city and am devoted to making each client interaction an exciting and rewarding experience. It is a passion of mine to assist buyers, sellers, renters and investors to help them achieve real estate success. An expert in marketing, communication and negotiation, I skillfully guide clients with extensive market knowledge and my unfailing can-do attitude. A full-service agent, I work closely with top-tier real estate attorneys, mortgage bankers, architects, financial advisors and stagers to facilitate all aspects of of my clients' needs.
For the past 11 years, I have served as a member of my coop board and have a deep knowledge for running a building in NYC. I currently live on Charles Street with my husband, Shuki, and our rescue dogs, Scout and Archie. I am passionate about giving back to our NYC community and continually support and volunteer with many charities and nonprofits include AIDS Walk NY, Cycle for Survival and the Sato Project.
I am here to help in any way I can with your real estate needs. Please reach out - I would love to hear from you and buy you a coffee at The Elk.
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