🌇 SoHo’s Newest Trophy Property—Look Inside this All-Glass Penthouse

June 19, 2024

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What Up Family?

Welcome to The Edit with Aaron Seawood, a lifestyle letter serving a weekly dose of real estate, culture, and wisdom—all in three minutes or less. Let’s dive in. 

 

Real Estate Remix 

Derek Jeter’s castle in New York has finally found its new owner after it re-listed for less than half of its original asking price (originally $14M and re-listed for $6.3M). The four-acre lakefront home is located in Greenwood Lake and went into contract recently, more than six years after it first hit the market. The castle spans a massive 12,500 SF and includes six beds, 13 baths, five kitchens, a lagoon, a baseball diamond-shaped infinity pool, and more than 700 feet of shoreline! Looking at these photos, it certainly does resemble a Medieval castle. Reading this NY Times article, I can’t help but remind my sellers of the importance of smart pricing combined with perseverance. 

 

NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week 

There are many ways to honor Juneteenth—whether yours is rooted in education, celebration, reflection, or action, I’m glad to see everyone coming together to acknowledge this sacred day. NYC is an epicenter of Black history and culture, and when it comes to celebrating Juneteenth, there are plenty of options. Lincoln Center is hosting a free campus-wide concert featuring Black American artists and genres, including jazz, blues, hip-hop, R&B, rock, and zydeco. It starts at 6 pm tonight—who’s going?! 

 

Weekly Gem 💎

Clear the air. 

I filmed a video about this one because it was so relevant. Last week, I had a friend reach out, saying they felt the energy between us had shifted after a conversation. They were right, and I appreciated them reaching out, as it takes humility and showing care and concern for our friendship. As the receiver, it’s equally important to respect and appreciate friends who do that. If you feel like a relationship has shifted, reach out and clear the air. It’s essential to do so before things spiral out of control. Often, we find solutions with a simple conversation.

 

SoHo’s Newest Trophy Offering: A Glass Penthouse

Listed by my Compass colleague, Shannon Eidman

Tucked inside an ultra-private boutique building in the heart of SoHo’s Historic Cast Iron District, 39 Crosby can only be characterized by one of the most “it’s who you know” properties downtown. This home, Unit PH ($27.25M), is a glass-clad, ultra-sleek, exceptionally private mansion in the sky. All but one home has traded discreetly without hitting the public market; this is the first time this home has been publicly tendered. I toured a few days ago and fell in love. Here are the highlights:

• Massive 6,086 SF triplex layout with 3,400 SF private outdoor space, 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 powder rooms, and 360-degree exposures with panoramic skyline views. 
• FOUR private outdoor spaces, including a spacious 1,221 SF roof deck replete with a fully outfitted open-air kitchen and 360 views showcasing every notable feature in NYC’s horizon. 
• An indoor, mature-growth bamboo garden, great room with 270-degree views, and one of Manhattan’s most elusive amenities—two deeded parking spots!
• The building, built by famed architect Edward H. Kendall and meticulously restored in 2010, offers residents unparalleled spaces, high-end luxury finishes, and the utmost privacy.
• Who wants a tour?

 

Before you go…

💰: This quirky city (just 6 hours from NYC) has been ranked the most affordable in the country. 

🌴: Kendrick just bought a $40M home in Brentwood, LA. (The home last sold for $19.5M in 2019!) 

🧻: This is possibly the most useful map of NYC. 

🎵: Luke Combs just released Fathers & Sons, a heartfelt meditation on what it means to fill both roles. Yes, this country album hits! You might recall his smash cover of Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ that landed him on the pop charts.💨 

🏠: This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Michigan mansion is $13M; the architectural similarities are pretty incredible—what do you think of this style of home?  

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