Residents are going postal over this amenity 📬

May 21, 2025

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Now, let’s get into your weekly dose of real estate, culture, and wisdom—all in three minutes or less. 

 

Real Estate Remix 

Mailroom Makeovers: From Afterthought to Atmosphere

Once an overlooked corner near the back door, the humble mailroom is having a moment. With e-commerce up, remote work reshaping how we move through buildings, and tighter housing codes demanding smarter layouts, developers are rethinking what was once just… the package pile. Now? It’s giving lobby-lounge energy.

In newer buildings, the mailroom is no longer an afterthought—it’s an extension of the experience. Think: moody lighting, warm wood paneling, Brazilian quartzite floors, and designer-grade vibes where your Amazon boxes land. Some firms are even designing them to double as micro co-working hubs—yes, really—complete with outlets, natural light, and soft seating.

The logic tracks. We furnish our homes online, work from home, and receive everything from sneakers to spiralizers at our doorsteps. Of course, we want a better space to meet our mail. This isn’t just luxury fluff either—updated USPS regulations, ADA turning radius standards, and sheer volume of deliveries are forcing developers to make the mailroom… make sense.

Bottom line? The mailroom is getting promoted. From function to feature. From closet to calling card. And honestly? It’s about time.

 

NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week 

A rooftop parkour playground is coming to the Lower East Side—and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds. From May 23–25, MOVE NYC will take over the top of New Design High School (28 Essex St), transforming it into a movement festival with sessions in parkour, aerial silks, acro-yoga, calisthenics, and more. The vibe? All ages, all levels, no ego—just flow. World-class athletes will be leading the workshops, but you don’t need a background in movement to pull up. There’ll be a chill zone with food, shade, raffles, and space to just watch and vibe if jumping off rails isn’t your thing. Proceeds go to supporting the school’s physical education program, so you’re not just moving—you’re giving back. Cop tickets here. Now, am I crazy to entertain this at 55? 

 

Weekly Gem 💎

There’s a difference between movement and momentum.

One burns calories. The other builds empires.

I stepped into a brownstone this week that was doing the most. Faux staging with props no one touches in real life—moody up-lighting, trying to fake depth. A bowl of lemons so shiny I half expected them to glow in the dark. It looked expensive, but it felt like a try-hard first date.

No rhythm. No resonance. No soul.

Now fast forward four blocks: a smaller townhouse, creaky stairs, lived-in wood floors, a kitchen that whispers gather, not impress. It sold before the first showing even hit the calendar. Why? Because it was honest. It didn’t perform—it welcomed.

Here’s the play: don’t confuse noise with signal. Don’t mistake busy for magnetic.

We’re in an era where polish is cheap and presence is rare.

This week, edit what’s performative. Double down on what’s real.
Clear the static. Trust your resonance. Move like your yes already exists.

Because it does, and it’s waiting for you to stop pretending and start aligning.

 

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 Robin Rothman

 

65 W 13th Street, 9B

$5,200,000   3 Beds / 3 Baths   Greenwich Village

Greenwich Grandeur in the Sky
This is a rare 2,841 SF pre-war stunner with 12′ ceilings, gallery walls, and sweeping skyline views. Reimagined with custom finishes and a sun-drenched great room, this 2-bed (formerly 3) residence blends volume, elegance, and soul: arched windows, bespoke closets, and a rooftop with 360° views crown this Greenwich Village gem. If that wasn’t enough, here’s more to get excited about:

Iconic Village & Skyline Views
Massive north and west-facing windows frame Hudson Yards, downtown architecture, and golden-hour sunsets—only available on this unique floor.

 

Designer-Renovated Interiors
Two major renovations introduced solid maple millwork, custom closets, and a multi-zone central A/C system—marrying pre-war soul with modern precision.

 

Dreamy Primary Suite
Includes two oversized custom walk-in closets, a separate home office with dual desks and a daybed, and a spa-like marble bathroom with a double vanity.

 

 Who wants a tour?

Before you go…

🎷 Jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant performs in an intimate setting tonight at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall—Grammy-winning vocals on full display!

🛳️ Fleet Week kicks off with the Parade of Ships this morning and a Marine Corps Silent Drill Team performance at 6 PM in Times Square.

🎤 Rauw Alejandro brings his “Cosa Nuestra” tour to Barclays Center tonight—reggaeton fans, this one’s for you.

🍜 Binondo, a new Filipino-Chinese spot in Chinatown, is serving up dishes like lumpia and pancit—perfect for a culinary adventure. 

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