| Location | Image | Price | Type | Rooms | BR | BA | Sq Ft | |
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25 Sutton Place South NET#828745 |
$1,249,000 |  |
5.0 | 2 | 2.0 | n/a | ||
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535 East 72nd Street NET#658821 |
$950,000 | |
4.0 | 2 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Location | Type | Transaction | Rooms | BR | BA | Sq Ft | |
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1060 Fifth Avenue NET#552988 |
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Sale | 15.0 | 5 | 5.0 | n/a | |
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535 East 72nd Street NET#279051 |
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Sale | 8.0 | 3 | 3.0 | n/a | |
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535 East 72nd Street NET#434354 |
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Sale | 7.0 | 4 | 3.0 | n/a | |
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129 East 69th Street NET#471092 |
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Sale | 7.0 | 3 | 3.0 | n/a | |
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1070 Park Avenue NET#567314 |
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Sale | 6.0 | 2 | 2.5 | n/a | |
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164 East 72nd Street NET#414891 |
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Sale | 6.0 | 2 | 2.0 | n/a | |
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25 East 86th Street NET#505125 |
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Sale | 6.0 | 2 | 2.0 | n/a | |
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47 East 87th Street NET#568592 |
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Sale | 6.0 | 3 | 3.0 | n/a | |
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1105 Park Avenue NET#302730 |
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Sale | 6.0 | 2 | 2.0 | n/a | |
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225 East 79th Street NET#288907 |
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Sale | 4.5 | 2 | 2.0 | n/a | |
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535 East 72nd Street NET#461090 |
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Sale | 4.0 | 2 | 2.0 | n/a | |
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535 East 72nd Street NET#719197 |
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Sale | 4.0 | 2 | 2.0 | n/a | |
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308 East 79th Street NET#530730 |
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Sale | 3.5 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a | |
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225 East 79th Street NET#430705 |
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Sale | 3.0 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a | |
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157 East 72nd Street NET#452398 |
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Sale | 3.0 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a | |
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139 East 94th Street NET#569153 |
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Sale | 3.0 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a | |
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225 East 79th Street NET#29121 |
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Sale | 3.0 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a | |
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246 East 51st Street NET#420095 |
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Sale | 3.0 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a | |
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225 East 79th Street NET#87107 |
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Sale | 2.0 | n/a | 1.0 | n/a | |
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160 East 91st Street NET#420311 |
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Sale | 2.0 | n/a | 1.0 | n/a | |
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161 West 16th Street NET#292236 |
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Sale | 2.0 | n/a | 1.0 | n/a | |
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422 East 72nd Street NET#265398 |
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Rental | 3.0 | 1 | 1.0 | 739 | |
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524 East 72nd Street NET#296249 |
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Rental | 2.0 | n/a | 1.0 | n/a |
| Location | Transaction | Usage | Stores | Width |
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434 East 75th Street NET#469215 |
Sale | Mixed Use | 3 | 17 ft. |
Biography:
A luxury goods professional with twenty-five years of business experience in New York City and abroad, Gordon Roberts traded an accomplished career in high-end retail for the hands-on world of Manhattan real estate. For the seller, he possesses the marketing skills to maximize sales results, and for the buyer, a discerning eye for the best available property. A member of the Real Estate Board of New York, Gordon is longtime Upper East Sider and East Hampton homeowner.
Location:
Madison Avenue
969 Madison Avenue
NY, NY 10021
7.15.10
Gordon Roberts in The Village Voice
Could Your Dog Pass a Co-op Board Interview? You know how co-op board interviews are this intimidating New York Thing that rich people worry about? Well, it's not just people -- we read yesterday that…... Read more >
Could Your Dog Pass a Co-op Board Interview?
You know how co-op board interviews are this intimidating New York Thing that rich people worry about? Well, it's not just people -- we read yesterday that people's dogs are now having to pass these interviews along with their humans. It's true! If you're trying to get into a co-op and your dog is a bit barky or likes to jump -- basically, if your dog sometimes messes up and acts like a dog -- you may be out of luck. We asked around and found out some advice for making sure your doggy passes its interview.
Gordon Roberts, a broker with Warburg Realty, told us that "as a broker, I try to smooth the way for the meeting." This includes helping the owners prepare a "profile" of the dog for the board to look at pre-interview.
"New York is so atypical of other real estate markets," Roberts said. "This is kind of an 'only-in-New-York' thing.'" I'll say!
We also spoke with Andrea Arden, a professional dog trainer. She said that demand for co-op board interview training has gone up in the past five years. She trains dogs in things like "elevator etiquette," "walking nicely," and being able to be quiet when they're alone. Apparently, sometimes during an interview, the humans will just put the dog alone in a room to test whether or not it will bark. "There's not always much you can do," she said. Besides muzzling the dog, I guess.
Arden sets up sort-of "rehearsals" in which the dog is led through a series of situations that mimic a potential meeting. Dogs also take a "Canine Good Citizen" test that some co-op boards look at. "People are now doing things to build their pet's résumé," Arden said. Dogs! With résumés! Maybe we should just give up and consider them people now.
Let's get servicey: What breeds are a better pick for this kind of thing? Arden said that dachshunds, beagles, and Yorkshire terriers, while small, are a pretty barky little group of dogs. Which, clearly, you're not really going for. On the other end of the spectrum, there are some bigger dogs that "co-op boards will automatically raise an eyebrow about."
Dogs are also taught something called "hand targeting," which is basically a doggy handshake in which the dog uses its nose and gently nudges your hand. This is radically different from our family dog's greeting method of knocking you down to the ground while licking your face, and much more appropriate for polite society.
Rich-people buildings are weird. Their doormen play Tooth Fairy, and your dog needs a résumé to get in. Maybe just get a cat? Though surely that's a whole other can of Fancy Feast.
6.18.10
Gordon Roberts on today's brickunderground.com
Fresh Start Fridays: Washer/dryer included Friday, June 18, 2010 Two-bed, two-bath prewar 2nd-floor walk-up on a cul-de-sac on East 72nd Street (in one of the Upper East Side's "Black and White" buildings)…... Read more >
Fresh Start Fridays: Washer/dryer included
Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Two-bed, two-bath prewar 2nd-floor walk-up on a cul-de-sac on East 72nd Street (in one of the Upper East Side's "Black and White" buildings) overlooks East River and features oversized windows and a roomy kitchen with under-the-counter outside-vented washer/dryer. $950,000, $1,794/mo maintenance. [Warburg]
6.15.10
Gordon Roberts on brickunderground.com
When is a two-bedroom too small to sell? Q. I'm looking at buying a two-bedroom apt in Park Slope, but the bedrooms are extremely small (5'10"x14'1" and 8'2"x14'1"). I need a two-bedroom and can't…... Read more >
When is a two-bedroom too small to sell?
Q. I'm looking at buying a two-bedroom apt in Park Slope, but the bedrooms are extremely small (5'10"x14'1" and 8'2"x14'1").
I need a two-bedroom and can't really afford anything bigger, but do you think that the small bedrooms are going to make it difficult to resell in the future or are there enough buyers in Park Slope that would find this layout and lower price range desirable?
A. That all depends, say the brokers we checked in with.
“A small two bedroom if priced right will always have a buyer,” says Terry Naini, an agent who works in brownstone and downtown Brooklyn. “That said, the specific location, condition, and health of the building are paramount.”
A small two-bedroom close to multiple train lines and the park with low monthly charges will sell easier than one that is further from the trains, with high carrying costs in a walk-up building, notes Naini.
Manhattan broker Gordon Roberts wondered if your two-bedroom is actually a one-bedroom in disguise.
“Those bedrooms are awfully small by any measure, regardless of neighborhood or demand, and it sounds more like a one-bedroom apartment with a 14 x 14’ bedroom that’s been subdivided than a true two-bedroom,” he notes.
While it’s hard to advise more without knowing the price, type of building or other compensating factors, Roberts suggests that you compare the apartment to larger one-bedrooms on the market rather than looking at it as an affordable two-bedroom.
“When it comes time to sell, potential buyers will probably approach it in the same way,” he says.
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Gordon Roberts on BrickUnderground
My elderly neighbor is a safety hazard Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Q. Last night our elderly neighbor went out and left her dinner cooking on the stove, causing a panic when the hallway filled with smoke…... Read more >
My elderly neighbor is a safety hazard
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Q. Last night our elderly neighbor went out and left her dinner cooking on the stove, causing a panic when the hallway filled with smoke and bad smells and set off smoke alarms.
Fortunately the super was around and let himself into her apartment to shut off the stove before things got worse. But who knows whether we'll be so lucky next time.
What do people do about elderly neighbors' safety (and their own)?
A. This situation is unfortunately common. But it's possible to preserve dignity and safety at the same time.
As a first step, your managing agent and/or board members should meet with your neighbor to share their concerns and suggest some safety measures, says property manager Michael Wolfe. Some suggestions include stove timers and smoke alarms as well as automatic water valve shut-offs to prevent accidental floods.
It may also be time to reach out to your neighbor's family.
“Years ago in my own building we asked all the elderly residents for the names and phone numbers of someone to call if they became sick or injured,” says real estate lawyer Stuart Saft.
“On several occasions," he says, "we have been forced to contact relatives when we became concerned that our neighbors were no longer able to care for themselves, were wandering the street alone late night, seemed disoriented or became ill."
Water overflows, multiple pets, and hoarded garbage can also prompt outreach to relatives, says Saft, though sometimes it’s necessary to threaten to terminate a resident’s proprietary lease to get relatives to pay attention.
In serious situations, property manager Thomas Usztoke and real estate lawyer Jeffrey Reich are among those who recommend asking the city’s Adult Protective Services division to consider appointing a guardian.
“They will come out to meet with and evaluate the resident, and they offer a number of services which may be helpful in ensuring safety of the resident and the neighbors,” says Reich.
Gordon Roberts, a real estate broker and longtime Upper East Side apartment owner, also underscores the importance of keeping a communal eye out.
"It can be simply neighborly to keep an eye out for the common good, and a senior neighbor might appreciate the kindness," he says.
Keir Dullea, Gone Tomorrow
05/22/2009
If you’re in the market to buy, this is your time. Prices have come down appreciably and there’s much more selection. If you see something that’s priced well and works for you, don’t wait — put in a bid. Assuming that there will be more and more great apartments coming on the market at ever-decreasing [...] Read More >
I’ll Take Manhattan (House)
05/08/2009
Manhattan House was a ground-breaking new building when it was built in 1950, and for the past year or so (and not without some bumps) has been undergoing a complete stem-to-stern rehab and conversion from rental to snappy condominium. The building’s original design has held up very well over the years, and it is interesting [...] Read More >
Price and Presentation
05/03/2009
Superior presentation and proper pricing is always important in marketing a property, but it is especially true today. Now, it’s just annoying to view an overpriced apartment that looks like Grey Gardens. Interestingly, Elizabeth Williamson recently reported in The Wall Street Journal that there’s a trend in California to hire “faux homeowners” with “stylish stuff” [...] Read More >
Carnegie Hill Observed
04/24/2009
There’s an impressive assortment of competitively-priced seven and eight-room prewar apartments available for sale in Carnegie Hill. Recently, these had been scarce as hen’s teeth, objects of bidding wars, and certainly it was impossible to contemplate a prewar 7 for under $3 million. Now, it’s entirely possible. In fact, there are several prewar 8-room apartments [...] Read More >
