August 21, 2024
What Up Family?
Today marks one year since The Edit first went live! Can you believe it?? I want to personally thank every one of you for subscribing, reading, and supporting me. I hope youâve enjoyed reading my lifestyle letter as much as Iâve enjoyed creating it! Iâve attached a $100 Dunkinâ gift card below as a small thank you. The handful of readers who use it first can enjoy a coffee, breakfast sandwich, or my favorite, a hot chocolate, on me today. Just head to your local Dunkinâ and show them the code below to enjoy!Â
Thank you for your loyalty; I donât take it for granted. Hereâs to another year of real estate insights, dope homes, under-the-radar events, and important life lessons. Letâs dive in.Â
Real Estate RemixÂ
New Yorkâs most expensive neighborhoods (based on sale prices in Q2) have been named, and the contest for most expensive isnât a contest at all. Hudson Yards takes the crown with the highest median sale price, clocking in at $7.5M. The second most expensive neighborhood, SoHo, followed notâso-close behind at $3.1M. In Brooklyn, on the whole, the median sale price rose 12% from $775,000 to $863,000. Itâs interesting to look at data like this and clock the year-over-year changes across neighborhoods to get a feel for which neighborhoods are trending up and down in popularity. Are you considering a move to any of the neighborhoods on this list? Does this data impact your decision?Â
NYC Insider: Whatâs Happening This WeekÂ
The Metâs fashion exhibit is always something worth seeing. My kids and I debate who has the most swag, so this should be a fun exercise. This yearâs exhibit closes on Sept 2nd, so Iâm including this here to keep myself accountable. I will try to visit before it ends. âSleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashionâ brings to life four centuries’ worth of garments, all inspired by the natural world. I plan to take my daughter, Sasha, and then grab a gelato at Anita nearby.
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King, or be Kinged!Â
This gem is incredibly important: find a mentor to bring out the best in you and return the favor by becoming one yourself! It is incredibly difficult to become noteworthy on your own. Itâs why we thrive by living in a society, a community, a village, a tribe. Identify someone who is your senior (and has lived enough life) to give you perspective. After all, no amount of money can equal life experience.Â
Itâs equally as important to return the favor and become a mentor. Find someone who needs your expertise to realize their potential, move forward, and be their Sherpa up the mountain. I can tell you that the collective view at the top is mesmerizing.Â
Iâm living my purpose, and my hope is that you are, too. I help people find home. Often, itâs a physical space (home), and other times, itâs an emotional state (heart/mind). Either way, I want to see all of us living as the grandest version of ourselves. King, or be Kinged! That is the wayâŠÂ
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
$32,000,000  5 Bed | 6.2 Bath  Midtown East This rare and expertly restored residence was once owned by the renowned landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman, who left a mark on the homeâs design. Inside, youâll find lush plantings and formal gardensânot something you often see in the concrete jungle we call home. Listed by Les Meyers |
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$3,540,000  2 Bed | 2 Bath  West Village A beautiful new construction with Southern views that overlook the quaint and historic Barrow Street. Find all the amenities of a new build, including white oak flooring, high-efficiency central heating/cooling, bespoke kitchen cabinetry, and custom fixtures and accessories. Listed by Stephen Ferrara |
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$1,495,000  2 Bed | 1 Bath  Park Slope A stunning co-op loft situated in the former Ansonia Clock Factory! This home features 11-foot rough-hewn ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large arched windows. Find chrome ceiling fans, smart home tech, and plenty of natural light. Its character is unmatched. Listed by Isaac Rosenberg |
Before you goâŠ
đĄ: I have no words. This London penthouse is unreal.Â
đ: This sure sounds like my kind of bar (and Iâm glad theyâre gaining momentum around the city!).Â
đ”: Channeling early Prince, Nikka Costa just dropped Dirty Disco, and itâs a funky good time.
đ„ : Is a luxury fortress the new safe bunker??  Â
đ«: Has anyone else heard about this âviral Dubai chocolate barâ? My kids put me on to it, and it was pretty good! Hereâs a review of it, and you can get it at this shop in NYC.
đ±: Brooklynâs greenest block has been crowned. Guess what nabe itâs in? Â
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