November Brighter Report: Let's Talk Turkey

I am thankful that I have had a productive year despite setbacks and challenges, and extremely thankful for the additional time I got to spend with my daughter.  As I remarked to a past client via text, even though it may have been and/or continues to be an inconvenience, or at least a challenge in need of resolution, childcare during WFH has probably created more face time between parents and children than has been seen since the 50's. 

At this point, I barely remember the preCOVID days of dropping my daughter off at 9:30 and picking her up at 5:30.  I do remember morning ferries to waterfront parks, late summer and early fall spent searching for friends and acorns, walking/riding/scooting to the playgrounds. 

Recently it's been fighting fatigue to be present from 730 am for both family and clients, deflecting in-person showings until afternoon shift, commuting to office to handle paperwork and marketing, sunset at 4:30, which has never hit so hard, back to ferry/train in time for Dinner/bathtime, then extended bedtime routine, followed by some final client followup between 10 and 11:11.

I traded maybe 3-4 precovid hours with my daughter for 6-8 hours during pandemic, and consolidated my scattered work day into a 4-6 hour afternoon. Most days are 2 in 1's, daddy duty morning shift, with broker duty in the afternoon, but I am thankful and fully appreciative that while we all have our own challenges and, for some, struggles. we will be all able to start again, anew.

Gonna keep it light below, but still more than a simple Happy Thanksgiving to You, although I do hope you safely enjoy time with your family and/or friends. 

Thanks in advance for your business.

Live Brighter!

This coop 1 bed property is renovated, the bedroom is large enough to accomodate a Queen Sized Bed, the living room can fit a Sectional Couch with room to spare and there is laundry in the basement.  Most importantly, it is a 1 bed in the heart of Manhattan for under 600k. 

While you do not get a key to Gramercy Park, and the unit does not face the street, these features would cost you an additional 175-500k, for the same space.  Location matters. 

Turnkey, move-in ready 1 bedroom in the heart of downtown Manhattan, enabling you to walk to work, and/or simply enjoy the amenities of one of the oldest neighborhoods in NYC. Gramercy Park.  Union Square Park.  Madison Square Park.  Barbounia.  Casa Mono.  Pete's Tavern.  L'Express.  Within 5 blocks. 

The unit has a private entrance to the street and private outdoor space between the unit and the street.

The building has ultra low maintenance and no underlying mortgage.  The co-op has a common roof deck as well.  In addition to no mortgage, the building has rental income from a dentist's office on a long term lease.  

There are 2 proper bedrooms: one currently serves as the primary and is across from the full bath. The second bedroom has a walk-in closet and an enclosed lofted space above that is used as a study/office with a desk.  The full bath is ADA compliant and has a stall shower, no tub. There is a stacked washer/dryer in an optimal space within this bathroom. 

The main living space has space for a 6-8 seat dining table, currently has a 6' couch and 2 normal sized armchairs.   The kitchen has a bertazzoni range, which vents out, Fisher Paykal Fridge/Freezer, and a Bosch (i believe) Dishwasher. The cabinets are a muted grey lacquer, fairly neutral. There is also a half bath as you walk into the space, finished in subway tile.

Above the Half Bath is a sleep/storage loft,  Above the full bath is another lofted area, that could also be a sleep/storage loft, but was once used by the owner as an office. This is definitely not a cookie cutter space, which is why the owner contacted me after reading my newsletter for 6 years!  It feels like a Grand Designs type of place, a labor of love that creates something unique and bespoke that has intrinsic value worthy of envy.  A great space for creatives.