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Robin Greenbaum was the #1 sales agent as far as the number of contracts signed for the month of December in 2006 on the Westide for Prudential Douglas Elliman.

New High End Unexpected Bathroom Fixture: A Urinal

NYTimes [1/25/07]

“It fit the theme of the golf simulator room, which is a men’s activity,” said Mr. Scherer, a 44-year-old retired Internet executive, speaking of the $1,269 Kohler Bardon urinal he installed in an adjoining bathroom and unveiled at a Christmas party, as though showing off a ceramic trophy. No guy would ever use the toilet, he added, “if he knew the urinal was there.”

While the thought of a home urinal may seem vaguely “Animal House,” Mr. Scherer’s interior designer, Ashley Astleford, wasn’t surprised by his request. This was the second time in the last few months that she was asked to install a urinal in a luxury residential project, and she said she knows many other designers and architects who have been specifying home urinals in their projects. According to Ms. Astleford, who is based in Dallas, home urinals are becoming “a definite must for luxury master suites.”

Reshaping the West 70s

THE REAL DEAL [1/2007]

"Although the area around West 72nd Street and Broadway on the Upper West Side is one of the city's most coveted address zones, developers have always faced a tough time there.

Small lots, a large historic district, longstanding contextual zoning and activist residents who routinely oppose new development make the area a minefield for builders.

While residential development perked up throughout some unlikely city neighborhoods over the last couple of years, new projects seem to be just finding their way to the heart of the Upper West Side.

New projects in the low 70s include a 16-story tower and a 19-story building, raising the area skyline and giving Extell development's Ariel Towers at 100th Street some company.

The developments promise to reshape the streetscape around Verdi Square, the triangular park at the 72nd Street subway stop and the expansive intersection of Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue at 72nd Street."

Planned Reduction in Property Taxes

[NyTimes] 1/17/07 Mayor Bloomberg plans to reduce property taxes by 5% due to New York City's booming economy which has led to budget surpluses.

Back from Winter Vacation

Well I am back from Miami and have a few updates:

1. I hear the Empire Hotel on 63rd between Broadway & Columbus will have a rooftop restaurant.
2. I called 200 West End's newly opened sales office and they are booked solid until January 17th!
3. There won"t be two Duane Reades at Broadway and 62nd rumor has it the second one will become a spa.

30 Lincoln Plaza Going Condo

The prices are astounding according to my sources but they are in line with the condos in the area. I am wondering how much renovating will take place because they just did the lobby. Compared to 15 Central Park West they are essentially asking half price. They are looking for $1,800/sqft with a 2.00/ sqft monthly carry. They want $900,000!! for a studio.