July 16, 2025
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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
270 Park Pulls Into Focus
There’s a new giant rising in Midtown East and she’s nearly ready for her close-up. JPMorgan Chase’s global HQ at 270 Park Avenue is entering the home stretch, with crews finally dismantling the hoist and revealing Norman Foster’s full steel-and-glass silhouette (photo below shot on my Nikon D850). Standing at 1,389 feet, this isn’t just the tallest building ever powered entirely by hydroelectricity, it’s a real flex. A 60-story, 2.5-million-square-foot signal that corporate architecture can be future-forward without losing presence. The bronze-clad columns at street level already feel like part of the neighborhood’s visual language, while the sloped glass lobby and new plaza space soften the scale with a civic touch. Designed by Foster + Partners, with Gensler handling the interiors, this tower isn’t just for JPMorgan’s 15,000 employees, it’s for the next era of Midtown. From the flagpoles to the forested perimeter, everything feels intentional. 270 Park is more than a headquarters, it’s a new anchor for a city always rewriting its skyline.
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NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is back, and this season’s vibe is global, from rhythm to roots. It’s less a concert series, more a sonic passport stamped with stories, cultures, and sounds that remind you why Brooklyn stays the epicenter of everything.
The lineup’s stacked with legends and future icons, but it’s deeper than names on a flyer. This is about shared flow, neighborhood pride, and that rare kind of summer night where Prospect Park turns into the biggest living room in the borough.
Mark your calendar, bring a blanket, and show up early because the bands are global, but the energy is all Brooklyn!
🎟️ Upcoming Highlights:
- 7/17 – Benefit: Dinosaur Jr. + Snail Mail w/ Easy Action
- 7/18 – Benefit: Men I Trust | strongboi
- 7/19 – Celebrate Brooklyn! takes over Brower Park
Bonus: 7/26 A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Wiz
Weekly Gem 💎
You Don’t Have to Prove, Just Proceed.
There’s a quiet confidence that comes when you stop performing and start embodying.
You don’t need to over-explain your path. You don’t need to defend your peace.
This week, I saw someone shrink in a room just to make others comfortable. Playing small out of habit, not humility.
But here’s the truth:
You don’t owe anyone a version of you they can handle.
You owe you the freedom to be fully expressed. Fully aligned. Fully turned on.
This week, move like your energy is expensive.
Because it is.
And the people meant for you will never require a discount.
The Best Home on the Market This Week
Here’s a special listing that caught my eye that I think you should consider if you’re in the market. I’m prioritizing quality, soul, and a space that truly speaks.
Listed by Thomas Wexler and Tyler Wexler
$9,888,000 4 Beds / 5.5 Baths Midtown East
Welcome to a five-story Neo-Georgian classic that’s been brought back to life with intention and elegance. Tucked into one of Manhattan’s most iconic riverside enclaves, this home balances old-world detail with modern precision and does it with ease.
🔑 Standout Features
- A full-floor primary suite with spa bath, dressing room, and balcony overlooking the garden, quiet luxury in its truest form.
- East River views from multiple terraces and balconies that make every sunrise feel like a private screening.
- A parlor floor that stuns: formal living room, wood-paneled library, wet bar, and serious entertaining energy.
- Top-floor den and terrace, plus an exercise room that doubles as flex space for whatever season you’re in.
- Exclusive access to Sutton Place Gardens, lush, gated, and only for those who know.
Before you go…
🛋️ Conversation pits are reclaiming the spotlight, where retro design meets unapologetic 70s swag…I rock with this!
📽️ Japan Cuts returns with Kurosawa, Kawai, and 35mm rarities, bridging East and West through fearless, visionary film.
🎨 Escape the city and catch a creative high at Upstate Art Weekend, 155+ studios, galleries, and installations across the Hudson Valley.
🍸 Tokyo’s cult-favorite Punch Room Ginza goes undercover at The New York EDITION, one night of shadowy glamour, precision pours, and serious scene energy.
📖 Bed-Stuy’s got a new sanctuary, for banned books and bold voices. And we have a 16-year-old to thank for it!
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