September 2021

Welcome to the World - Rayna Sophia Nerl!

On September 4th, 2021, baby sister joined us here on earth. My family and I are overjoyed to have welcomed my daughter Rayna Sophia Nerl. The little nugget weighed in at 8lbs 8oz and 19.6 inches. Check out my instagram @ronniekalra for tons of baby content!

It has been two joyous/exhausting weeks with her and we feel very blessed but let me tell you, life with two littles is no joke! Thank you to everyone who has already reached out!

September 11th

It was only two decades ago when life for the native New Yorker- as well as the Tri-State area local- changed forever. Most know exactly what happened on this day; between watching hours of footage, hearing recollection of horror stories, or even being connected to the lives that were lost. I was a freshman in high school and it was second period. At first we were told something happened to the twin towers, that there was an accident. Then later as we watched the second plane hit the second tower live on TV it was clear it was no accident. We were sent home early that day and I remember praying that my dad was still home and not in the city where he works in the garment district. We got lucky, he was home. On the 20th anniversary, a commemoration ceremony took place at Ground Zero. There is no way to forget the devastation that occurred, but I believe our city does a great job of honoring those lost. #neverforget

2021 Met Gala
The star-studded fundraising event to benefit The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC known as the Met Gala rolls around every year building traffic throughout the city and excitement amongst many. This year's ball was themed "American Independence". While some of the fashion was questionable, we love a good costume party and are so happy they are back!
Here are my favorites...(click for image)
J Lo
Zoe Kravitz
Kendall Jenner
Lupita Nyong'o
and my least favorite.....

Market Update

After just one week of going live with our newest listing at 214 Riverside Drive in Manhattann, we received multiple offers after a mere two Open Houses. This is a major indicator for the market's trajectory this Fall. September is off to a busy start. Buyers are still battling low inventory as a result of the surge in demand. Some Stats...

• Inventory is up approx. 10% to 10,670

• 55% of the deals signed were asking under $1M

• 27 Contracts were signed last week at $4million and above. Despite a week that included Labor Day and the Jewish holiday, the luxury market topped the 2018 Labor Day-week record of 20 contracts signed!

• Pending sales are hovering at about 1700 units- this is up 18.1% over July

• Rental market activity in NYC has soared and pricing has rebounded notably.

August 2021

To All The New Yorkers In Aspen...

While the Eastern seaboard is packed with beach towns and summer festivities, many native New Yorkers flock to the beautiful Aspen, Colorado. If you're new to this crowd here are a few things you should be sure to explore.

1. Take a trip to Maroon Bells.
2. Go on a culinary adventure and visit the incredible restaurants Downtown.
3. Ride the Silver Queen Gondola.
4. Brave the vast hiking trails at your disposal.
5. Enjoy the famous Aspen Farmer's Market in Downtown Aspen every Saturday.

EXTRA EXTRA Read All About It... Broadway is Back!

Throughout the summer months, New Yorkers had the ability to do just about everything; eat out, attend sporting events, get a massage, dance at a nightclub. Finally, the final step to reopening has entered the chat- Broadway spreading its doors. Be sure to check out all the new shows that are opening and enjoy an unforgettable 2021 Fall season on Broadway. Click on the title of this paragraph to get the schedule of shows and to buy tickets today. Let's get back to supporting NYC artists.

Mask Up!

Amidst the surge in the Delta variant of the Coronavirus, the CDC has recommended re-masking in areas of high transmission. Although Mayor Bill De Blasio and senior advisors have not made wearing masks indoors a requirement again, they are strongly recommending it. One thing is for sure, no matter what your stance is on the vaccine, we can all do our part and wear a mask if indoors in a crowd without proper ventilation. Covid is here to stay and we all need to do our part to protect ourselves and others.

Property of the Month: 214 Riverside Drive #202 COMING TO THE MARKET AFTER LABOR DAY!

Welcome home to this stunning Upper West Side two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in one of Riverside Drives majestic buildings. This home has exposed brick and pre-war details that have been gracefully updated with modern touches. Granite countertops, high-end appliances, GE washer/dryer, hardwood floors, and generous closets make this home the perfect place to work from home or relax after a long day at the office.

The king-size bedrooms are spacious, with the primary bedroom having a large walk-in closet. The large bedrooms are balanced by an equally large living room and separate dining area. High ceilings and French doors give this home additional space and light, which creates the perfect enclave to call your own.

The Chatillion has a part-time doorman, a live-in super that accepts packages, central laundry, a roof deck with stunning river and Riverside Park views. It is Pet friendly. Close to the crosstown bus, M104 bus, M5, the 1/2/3 metro line, clay tennis courts, Equinox, Riverside Park, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and many favorite restaurants.

July 2021

Happy Birthday America!

While travel has surged toward normalcy during other major holidays, data from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shows the number of Americans passing through airports actually surpassed pre-pandemic levels at some points over the July 4th long weekend!

The TSA checkpoint numbers updated Tuesday show just over 10 million people were screened between July 1st and July 5th, marking a new pandemic record.

Overall, air travel was up nearly 200% from this time last year, when roughly 3.4 million people passed through security checkpoints amid still pervasive travel restrictions during the July 4th holiday.
(Forbes)

Surfside Condo

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims of this horrific tragedy.

It is almost surreal to me that this could happen to real estate in 2021. While the collapse has prompted inspections of buildings throughout Miami-Dade County, concerns about the sister building of the collapsed Champlain Towers South have been allayed by recent inspections. (CNN)

In the days immediately following the collapse, the County and nearby towns began asking building owners to inspect their buildings and submit recertifications for buildings over a certain height and age.

The push has already resulted in the evacuation of one condo building in North Miami Beach and the closure of a 1920s courthouse in Downtown Miami.

Find out how to help HERE.

Property of the Month: 1160 Third Ave #10D

After only 12 days on the market, this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom property in Lenox Hill went into contract at full ask! NYC home selling!

Upon entry 10D features a recently renovated kitchen with full pantry, plenty of cabinet space, granite countertops and a coordinated backsplash. The kitchen can be opened up or windowed for more light.

The West facing living room gets a surplus of sunlight and showcases a beautiful New York City skyline, showing you the skyscrapers on Billionaire's Row and Central Park’s surroundings. The balcony is perfect for your morning cup of coffee or evening cocktail, and gets plenty of sunlight for the New York City gardeners.

Moving further North in the unit is the primary bedroom. The Master can comfortably fit a King sized bed, as well as a desk, and offers both privacy and light. There is a large wall-to-wall deep reach-in closet with custom built-ins.

The two bedrooms are separated by a hallway which offers entry into the updated full bathroom. The second bedroom is the perfect size for a children’s bedroom, guest room or home office. With two custom closets and a North-facing exposure with views up Third Avenue, this bedroom is also super bright.

The A/C and heat are thermostat-controlled throughout the apartment.

The Frost House in Manhattan is a full-time doorman building with a fully renovated lobby, bike room and central laundry room. Co-purchasers and Pied-a-terres are allowed.