For those unfamiliar with this particular area, it is in the southwest corner of the Bronx, on a waterfront enclave, and designated an historic district. In 2015, the NYTimes referred to Mott Haven as a section in transition. A mix of both industrial and residential, MH is gradually reinventing itself.

Over the course of my real estate career, I’ve often been asked about neighborhoods that I would recommend. A difficult question, as there is such a vast array of special enclaves in this incredible city. However, after some reflection, and in my opinion, one of the most centrally located of...

Based on my love of architecture, the most exquisite interior enclave (in much of NYC) is Forest Hills Gardens. The 142 acre development was fashioned after a traditional English garden in a parklike setting designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. The streets were originally laid-out in 1910, with many of...

Life in Soho was impersonal and lacked the neighborhood feel that many other sections of the city boast. For the 2 years that I called Soho ‘home’. When I exited, on a cold winter morning in February, 1993 I forged uptown, as far from Soho as possible, while remaining in Manhattan....

The development along Riverside Park enhanced the value of real estate on the Upper West Side and the subsequent success resulting from a new wave of buyers, has been yet an important real estate phenomenon. In this context, the proximity to Lincoln Center, the Beacon Theatre, the park & river...

In the 1970’s my Dad had offices in the Flatiron Bldg. The views from his 10th floor windows overlooked acres of open parking lots that surrounded 23rd Street. For those who have spent time in the Flatiron district recently, you will understand the enormous change of ‘scenery’ since then. The...

The High Line rises 3 stories, spanning 22 city blocks from Gansevoort St. in Chelsea through Hells Kitchen. What was once a virtual wilderness in the middle of the city, has become one of its most innovative developments. In this context, the Meatpacking district have been transformed from grit to...

Many of Boro Park’s residents are in highly specialized trades; such as diamond dealers, furriers & bankers. Like many well healed New Yorkers, there is great pride in their real estate ‘investments’. Many of the original brownstones & brick mansions are still intact, with impressive extensions accommodating larger families.

Equitable Life made the area even more undesirable by restricting the potential sale of homes. Homes sat vacant for years, and when they were finally made available to an open market, they were priced at $8000 each. They attracted groups of hard working professionals or ‘strivers’ who gave the houses their...

In the coming months, I hope to broaden your scope by introducing you to neighborhoods in New York that are hot, and those that have weathered the trends by maintaining their integrity.   As well as having you join me on a ‘behind the scene’ glimpse of filming a location.  Are...