🏡 Rarely Available Home in the Hudson Mews

October 23, 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 

Has anyone here toured a property only to be disappointed that it didn’t live up to the photos? With virtual staging and photo editing looking more and more realistic, it’s bound to happen. Seasoned brokers like myself have to be extra discerning when informing buyers and managing expectations. Of course, minor photo editing is always expected and encouraged—the home should shine—but there’s a difference between enhancing and distorting. Some edits warp views (showing trees that don’t exist or blurring power lines that do) and present alternative floor plans that aren’t legally feasible. If your gut tells you it’s too perfect and polished to be true, you might be right. Always check with your agent—we’re on your side! 

 

NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week 

Halloween is drawing near and that means…so are the dog parades 🐶! This Saturday, Oct 26th, is the Washington Square Park dog parade and the Fort Greene dog parade (Tompkins held theirs last weekend!). These events are always fun to walk around and enjoy the amazing costumes dogs and their owners are sporting. Both events are free to attend. If you have a dog and want to participate, Fort Greene needs advanced registration (sadly it’s already sold out), but Washington Square Park is free. Photo highlights from Tompkins are here—my fav costume has to be #2…it’s genius! What’s yours?

 

Weekly Gem 💎

Done is Better Than Perfect  

A classic gem that never goes out of style: don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. For years I’ve been a perfectionist, allowing minor tweaks and adjustments to keep me from releasing whatever I was working on. It’s critical to understand the power of finishing projects and putting them out there, regardless of whether it’s “perfect.” The feeling we get from completion is unmatched…and the feedback you get from it will inform your next iteration. 

But, that doesn’t mean we aren’t doing our best possible work! It’s understanding that whatever you put out there is the foundation that you will build on for the future. Don’t get paralysis by analysis. Chase perfection with the intent of catching excellence, all the while, knowing done is better than perfect. 

 

The Best Homes on the Market This Week  

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.  

	334 W 20th St $22,950,000   3 Bed / 5.3 Bath   Chelsea After a years-long renovation by AD100 firm Gachot Studios, this 25-foot wide Greek Revival townhome stuns with 7,058 SF across five levels. There are too many details to count but some of my favorites include the Imperial Danby marble mantels, Absolute Black granite fireplace hearths, and the custom-designed mahogany wood kitchen.  Listed by Jim St Andre
	256 W 10th, #3D $3,795,000    3 Bed / 2 Bath    West Village This spacious three-bedroom loft lies in the coveted Hudson Mews—one of the West Village’s most charming addresses. Rarely available, this unique home offers 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in an abundance of sunlight, an open kitchen with granite countertops, and a wood-burning fireplace.  Listed by Clayton Orrigo
	235 Lincoln Pl, 6G $1,200,000   2 Bed / 1 Bath    Park Slope A sun-drenched, top-floor, two-bed in the heart of Park Slope! Listed for a great price, this home offers sweeping views of the Manhattan AND Brooklyn skylines. Set inside a prewar, doorman building you’ll also find generously sized bedrooms.  Listed by Greg Mire    Who wants a tour? Before you go… 💡: This looks super cool…and I definitely want to see it before it closes! Anyone care to join?  🧠: This art exhibit seems to be getting a lot of buzz. I’m super curious—has anyone been??  👻: The five most haunted places in Brooklyn. Why are most of these in or around my neighborhood?! 👀 Which ones have you been to?  🥟: The major food & beverage trends of 2025. More sourdough, please! _______ Looking to Buy, Sell, or Rent? Let’s talk. Like I ask GOD every day, who can we help next?