BILLIONAIRE MOVES TO MIAMI TO AVOID NEW NYC TAXES
Carl Icahn is taking his investment firm, Icahn Enterprises, from NYC and moving to Miami. Brokers and real estate professionals in Florida projected a large scale migration of hedge fund managers and investment professionals from high-tax states to South Florida. Icahn could be one of the first well-known investment managers to actually make the move. Icahn assured his staff that they will get paid at least their salary and bonus earned in 2019, according to the report.
He also offered an additional $50,000 relocation payment if they establish residency in Florida. It is unclear how many employees would be eligible for that, and where the new offices are located. Would you get up and relocate if you had to? Is this a new trend with New Yorkers? Many of us already have homes in Miami but would we make them our primary residence? Let’s see how many more companies follow Icahn's lead. It’s an interesting time for Manhattan real estate and broker life!
NYC PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Do you have a toddler who will start preschool in a two’s program next Fall? Have you started applying to preschools? How many did you apply to? What’s the next step? Do you really have to be connected or know someone to get in? How many days a week should you send your child? Being a new mom I have so many questions since this is all new for me.
Join us for a panel featuring Admit NY as we navigate our way through preschool admissions in NYC. Admit NY is a team of experts well versed in helping New Yorkers navigate their way into school admissions at all stages.
Please RSVP to Victoria.Caggiano@elliman.com to attend the luncheon at our newest listing.
RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT- aRoqa
October is Diwali Month! The biggest Hindu Holiday lands on Sunday October 27th this year. In honor of Diwali, the team decided to go out for Indian, and our restaurant of choice was aRoqa.
A roqa is when two people are promised to each other to be married, more commonly called an engagement. If you are Indian or have Indian friends, you know that we are a culture that LOVES to celebrate and eat.
We met the owner, Monica Saxena who told us the story of her journey. At 50, after retiring from working with semiconductors she got married, moved to NY from LA and decided to open a restaurant. She was looking for a great date spot to come with her husband where she could enjoy a cocktail at the bar before sitting down for a fun Indian culinary experience, and yet she couldn't find one, so she decided to open one up for herself! After a year and some hardships, and a ton of debt, the critics told Monica she would have to close but she decided to revamp her team and start fresh. Despite all odds, she stuck to her passion and kept her dream alive.
We had the pleasure of taking part in a tasting. We started with the Kurkuri Bhel (Crispy rice puffs, avocado, tomatoes, tamarind chutney with crispy lotus stem chips) and the Sunchokes Chaat which included sweet potato, pomegranate emulsion, and bean sprouts. We moved onto the Lasuni Gobi which came out in a little truck! (Gram flour battered cauliflower, garlic sauce & sprinkle of onion seeds). Next, we tried the Habanero Chicken Tikka Tandoor and the aRoqa Lamb Chop. The chicken was moist and the lamb came right off the bone. Then came out the Corn Paddu on a cute bicycle. (Corn & rice fritters, coconut kaffir lime chutney), this was accompanied by Lamb Biryani and the Bhatti Murgh Ki Champ (Tandoor grilled chicken chops, rum flambé) - see picture below. Finally, for dessert, we were given this saffron mousse on dry ice which looked beautiful and tasted amazing! I highly recomend everyone trying aRoqa.
210 CENTRAL PARK SOUTH - PROPERTY OF THE MONTH
Welcome to Residence 10-A, an NYC dream property with captivating tree-lined park views. A bright two bedroom and two bathroom Manhattan property, including a private outdoor space overlooking Central Park. Located above the trees, you are at the perfect level to enjoy the iconic park and city skyline. Recent renovations attesting to the homes' luxury include new city-proof windows, central air, top of the line wood floors, and Italian doors throughout.
Entering into a gallery soaked with light, you turn to the spacious living and dining space ideal for hosting or relaxing recess. The other direction brings you to a luminous kitchen equipped with a breakfast bar, state of the art steel appliances, and Italian marble countertops.
Comprised of two bedrooms, the second has bright uninterrupted south-facing windows and extensive closet space. The master- also bathed in southern light and comprised of massive closets- includes an en-suite bath.
210 Central Park South is a first-rate full-service luxury co op supplied with a 24-hour doorman, garage, roof deck and exclusive outdoor patio for grilling and leisure. It really is a stunning NYC property!
The perfect locale, you have the vast shopping in Columbus Circle a few steps left, the renowned Plaza hotel to the right, and a surrounding of New York City's finest dining scene. These photos are virtually staged.
BROKER APPRECIATION PARTY!
