October 30, 2024
What Up Family?
Welcome to The Edit with Aaron Seawood, a lifestyle letter serving a weekly dose of real estate, culture, and wisdomâall in three minutes or less. Letâs dive in.Â
Real Estate RemixÂ
Manhattanâs luxury market saw an uptick in contracts $4M+ signed last week. Condos crushed co-ops, 21-2, with 3 townhouses in the mix. A stunning $40.5M condo on Jane Street in the West Village led the charge. The 5-bed, 4.5-bath condo stands at 7,884 SF and includes a glass conservatory and Hudson River views. A gym and sauna plus a private balcony add to the homeâs allure. The condo sits inside 140 Jane St, a 14-unit building designed by BKSK architects. The building is known for its luxe-looking porte-cochere as well as its automated parking garage, lap pool, and hot tub.Â
NYC Insider: Whatâs Happening This WeekÂ
Halloween, Day of the Dead, and Daylight Savings are all happening in the next few daysâtalk about a jam-packed week! Naturally, everyone celebrates Halloween their own way, so whether youâre laying low with a classic movie, handing out candy, or finding a party, Iâm sure you’ll spot some epic costumes along the way. Personally, Iâll be lying low. If youâre in Manhattan, itâs hard to resist a peek at the iconic Village Parade (despite the crowds, the costume-watching is worth it). If youâre in Brooklyn, Clinton Hill is well known for their amazing brownstone decor and trick-or-treating routes; I highly recommend a stroll to check it out!Â
Weekly Gem đ
Face Your Fears. Â
Felt like this was a fitting gem for today given itâs nearly Halloween! How many times have you been paralyzed by fear, unable to move forward? Itâs natural for us to completely shut down at the thought of something weâre afraid of. Maybe itâs speaking in front of hundreds of people, maybe itâs more physical like cliff diving or bungee jumping. Whatever the case, itâs OK to take baby steps to get there. Ever heard the saying âEverything great lives on the other side of fearâ? (I think I first heard it from Will Smith.) Take the time to conquer your fears little by little, day by day. The sense of accomplishment is beyond belief and your self-esteem will skyrocket. Hereâs to facing our fears, together!Â
The Best Homes on the Market This Week Â
Here are three of my favorite fly listings in NYC across all price points. Because Team Carte Blanche is all about the people, not the price. Â
$10,150,000  5 Bed / 5.5 Bath  UES 23A is a one-of-a-kind, signature tower apartment with amazing views and a 35-foot corner living room. Inside youâll find abundant light, tailored interiors anchored with pristine white oak flooring, Calacatta marble kitchen countertops, plus rain showers and heated bathroom floors. Listed by Alexa Lambert |
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$5,900,000  4 Bed / 2.5 Bath  Greenpoint Let me introduce the perfect old-school Brooklyn loft. With exposed wooden beams and columns and 12.5-foot ceilings, this sundrenched full-floor loft spans over 3,200 SF and faces South, West, and East. My favorite room has to be the glass soundproof studio, perfect for creatives to ensure your projects are undisturbed.  Listed by Marina Schindler (Hey Fam!) |
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$700,000  1 Bed / 1 Bath  Prospect Lefferts Gardens A beautifully renovated 1,000 SF showstopping home for $700K!? Apartment 2G is a steal and flooded with sunlight and character. The kitchen is stunning, the windowed bathroom has vintage tile, and the king-sized bedroom includes a custom walk-in closet.    Listed by Danielle Nazinitsky |
Before you goâŠ
đ»: Halloweekend in NYC did not disappoint. Thereâs more to come tomorrow!Â
đŹđ§: Londonâs most expensive flat was just listed. Itâs priced at ÂŁ150M and is close to Buckingham Palace. (P.S. I have real etate ties in London for those looking to buy or sell across the pond!)Â
đž: These are the worldâs 50 best bars. Before you look, can you guess where number 1 is located?Â
đ€: Dua does it again. Her second Tiny Desk concert crushes. Fun fact: her first oneâwhich was released during the pandemicâwas the most viewed Tiny Desk in history!Â
đĄ: Did you know that Walmart & Amazon both sell tiny houses? (And theyâre under $20K). Â
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