A $23M Price Reduction?!?
Aaron Seawood
NYC Real Estate Broker servicing Celebrities, Athletes, & HNWI | Move Forward.
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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?
A stunning 5th Ave Gilded Age mansion went on the market two years ago asking $72 million. Now, it’s back again but with a $23M price reduction! The 16,000 SF limestone estate was built in 1910 by Stanford White—who also designed the Washington Square Arch—and sits across from Central Park. The previous owner bought the home for $42M in 2012 and embarked on a lengthy renovation. Standout features include the limestone staircase with its original wrought-iron railing, French stained-glass windows, and five (!) kitchens. You can take a closer look inside the home here. Based on market appetite, the original listing price was too inflated, however, this new listing price of $49.9 seems promising, especially given the home’s history and updated luxury amenities. What do you think? Would you pay $49.9M???
NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week?
The NY Botanical Garden’s annual orchid show just opened this past weekend. This year’s show is themed around Mexican Modernism and inspired by the bold, multicolored designs of the Mexican modernist architect, Luis Barragán. It’s so cool to me that our city gives us access to world-class exhibits like this—all in our own backyard. The show runs until April 27th, with select Saturday nights turning into a vibe with music, dancing, and food. Plan your trip & get tix here.
Weekly Gem ??
The word for today is ADAPT.?
Often, when we get stuck wanting a very specific outcome, it can lead to depression when things don’t go our way. In these moments, it’s easy to forget that the process is just as important! Throughout life, I’ve learned that the ability to improvise and adapt is critical to success. When we are presented with obstacles (either created by our own doing or the world) we need to use them as an opportunity to learn, be aware, understand, and pivot. Nothing can stop us but us…as long as we adapt to the situation at hand.?
The Best Homes on the Market This Week??
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.
$8,000,000 ? 4 Bed / 6 Bath ? Chelsea
Located on a tree-lined block in Central Chelsea, this space was gut-renovated with every esthetic and engineering detail considered. It’s a sun-filled (just LOOK at those windows!), 4-story single-family townhouse with a magnificent south-facing courtyard plus an elevated terrace.
$3,195,000? ? 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath? ? West Village?
This luxury duplex sits in an unrivaled location nestled in a full-service boutique condo just a stone’s throw from the Hudson River Greenway. The home spans a massive 2,500 SF and makes a dramatic impression with soaring ceilings, gallery-like art walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Charles Lane.
$1,249,000 ? 2 Bed / 2 Bath? ? Williamsburg
This sun-drenched home boasts double-height ceilings and expansive windows, filling the living and dining areas with plenty of natural light. Find two generously sized bedrooms and a private rooftop terrace and balcony.?
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Until next week,
Aaron
Licensed Associate RE Broker
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