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The Barbizon Hotel Presents Their Esteemed Guests
Early photograph of The Barbizon Hotel The Barbizon Hotel's storied history began almost 100 years ago as an all-women's hotel. The list...
LSW
Apr 12 min read
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April 2025 The Classic Eight of the Month
They say April is the cruelest month. That may be so, but nothing is as cruel as how expensive Manhattan real estate is. This month's C8...
LSW
Mar 231 min read
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March 2025 The Classic Eight of the Month
20 East 68th Street - Post War Apartment Building Well, I had no luck this month in finding a true pre-war classic eight. As I have said...
LSW
Mar 41 min read
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February 2025 The Classic Eight of the Month
It takes two for love. As it is the darling month of February, the C8 has its first-ever double listing! The 16-story building, 975 Park...
LSW
Feb 31 min read
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January 2025 The Classic Eight of the Month
New Year surprise...here is your January 2025 C8. I was looking at the real estate section in the New York Times today. And I saw an...
LSW
Dec 7, 20241 min read
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2024 December The Classic Eight of the Month
It's a Christmas miracle! I present to you a true, Classic 8 apartment! Located on the exclusive Park Ave in the posh Upper East Side,...
LSW
Dec 7, 20241 min read
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2024 November The Classic Eight of the Month
Oh, I am so thankful for the Beaux Arts movement. I mean, look at this amazing townhouse! The location is amazing...practically on the...
LSW
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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October 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
If you were expecting a "spooktacular" price on this gem, think again. This month's C8 is a 10 room (!!!) duplex is loaded with prewar...
LSW
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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September 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
You will "fall" in love with this month's fabulous penthouse apartment. Located on the Upper East Side, this apartment is on the top two...
LSW
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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August 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
We are leaning again into the townhouse instead of a Classic Eight. (Obviously, C8 apartments are showcased whenever possible but as I...
LSW
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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July 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
Ahh summer and reveling in all its glory! Although July's C8 is a little tardy....better late than never! Our C8 this month is an...
LSW
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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June 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
In the summertime, the living is supposedly easy, but you will probably think the fish are jumping when you see this month's C8. Since...
LSW
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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May 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
May the C8 have an actual classic eight apartment this month? No, but it is so close! This month's apartment is a prewar classic seven....
LSW
May 4, 20241 min read
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April 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
Are you looking for a 5th Avenue apartment with spectacular Central Park and city vistas? Look no further! Stunning outdoor terrace?...
LSW
Mar 23, 20241 min read
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March 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
March is known for its early spring and St. Patrick's Day. Unfortunately, the luck of the Irish was not upon the monthly Classic Eight....
LSW
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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February 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
As it's February, we can fall in love with another prewar apartment. Built in 1916, this apartment is just one room short of being a...
LSW
Feb 2, 20241 min read
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January 2024 The Classic Eight of the Month
It's a new year and a new C8. Although not a classic eight, it has lovely prewar details and is an all-around fabulous apartment. Located...
LSW
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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A Mere Two City Blocks, How Beekman Place Came to Be
Near the United Nations building in the area known as Turtle Bay lies an almost secret neighborhood. On the banks of the East River,...
LSW
Dec 2, 20232 min read
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December 2023 The Classic Eight of the Month
I had a holly jolly of a time finding a classic eight apartment for this month. So, for this December, we travel to the neighborhood of...
LSW
Dec 2, 20231 min read
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November 2023 The Classic Eight of the Month
There is so much to be thankful for in this beautiful month of November. And I am thankful for this new listing and a Classic 8 to boot!...
LSW
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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