J. Philip's Westchester Real Estate Blog: New York: Manhattan
Commentary from J. Philip Faranda, REALTOR, top-producing independent Broker-Owner in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, NY. I serve the Hudson Valley, including Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, & Dutchess Counties. I had the privilege of closing 100 clients & customers in 2007-2008.
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Commentary from J. Philip Faranda, REALTOR, top-producing independent Broker-Owner in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, NY. I serve the Hudson Valley, including Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, & Dutchess Counties. I had the privilege of closing 100 clients & customers in 2007-2008.
This photo was taken at dusk on June 18, 2010 from a boat in New York Harbor. The soft light from the torch, crown and base set against the sunset in person was powerful.
We Are Westchester County, NY Real Estate. Reach Phil at (914) 723-8900.
J. Philip Faranda, Broker-owner, J. Philip Real Estate, LLC. 2010 Vice President, Westchester-Putnam Multiple Listing Service.
Castle Village is the sort of apartment community that dispels the myth of New York City as the Concrete Jungle. Located in the Hudson Heights section of Upper Manhattan, it occupies a site where a castle once indeed stood, with a spectacular view of the Hudson River, George Washington Bridge, and the Palisades in New Jersey. Built in 1939, Castle Village has classic pre war architecture that gives it charm and warmth both on the exterior and the interior of the apartments.
Co op apartments are a type of ownership that is virtually unique to New York, although they do exist in rare form elsewhere. Owners are technically stockholders in a corporation, who, depending on the amount of stock they own, get a proprietary lease to an apartment of commensurate value. The monthly co op fees typically cover heat, maintenance and property taxes on the building. Because of that arrangement, the co op board has to approve owners and can mandate the type of down payment required, as well as the financial credentials of perspective shareholders. Being a shareholder not only entitles one to an apartment, but also the other many amenities the complex offers, such as the roof deck,community room, health club and children's playroom & playgrounds.
Overall the whole complex spans 7.5 acres, and the courtyard has a well manicured lawn. The apartments are known for their Herringbone/parquet floors, classic designs and generous closet space. It is a pet-friendly community and all buildings have a doorman. Castle Village is walking distance to beautiful Fort Tryon Park and The Cloisters. There are 9 styles of apartments ranging from 1 to three bedroom units. Board approval is required for resales, or units owned by current investors, but "sponsor units" do not require board approval. The minimum down payment to become a stockholder is 10%.
There are 5 total buildings in Castle Village, and the prices for an apartment range from the 200's for a studio to the 800,000 range for a 3 bedroom. There is a true community feel here. If you want Manhattan without Manhattan prices and a fantastic setting as well, put Castle Village at the top of the list.
We Are Westchester County, NY Real Estate. Reach Phil at (914) 723-8900.
J. Philip Faranda, Broker-owner, J. Philip Real Estate, LLC. 2010 Vice President, Westchester-Putnam Multiple Listing Service.
J. Philip Real Estate wishes to welcome the following new agents to our growing team of professionals:
Briarcliff Manor Office:
Cristina Gameiro
Vivian Morales-Guerrero
Ozichi Alimole
Joseph Tucci
Manhattan Office:
Sasha Gaertner-Zambrano
Aricely Alcaide
Cristina has just listed a great new home in Peekskill. Vivian closed her first transaction with the company today. Joe Tucci has listed 2 properties since joining us a few weeks ago. Sasha has already helped bring in a listing of $575,000, and Aricely has been with us for just 2 days.
Yes, we have an office in Manhattan, on Amsterdam Avenue and 186th in the very northern part of the island in the historic area of Fort George, just south of Inwood and near the George Washington Bridge. Ann and I are very excited about this. She is a native of NYC and loves that we are able to grow the company in an area close to her heart. We'll be posting on developments down there and develop a new blogging identity for the venture as it takes root.
Prior to blogging, a project like this would be unthinkable. However, our efforts have not brought us to expansion as much as they have brought the expansion to us. I truly believe that the tools I have at my disposal will enable me to grow market share for less money and grunt work than the traditional means I cut my teeth on for many years. This doesn't mean we won't work hard; we will work plenty hard. But we'll also be working really smart.
We Are Westchester County, NY Real Estate. Reach Phil at (914) 723-8900.
J. Philip Faranda, Broker-owner, J. Philip Real Estate, LLC. 2010 Vice President, Westchester-Putnam Multiple Listing Service.
