Good Morning!
Happy Wednesday!
After celebrating the solstice last week. summer has officially pulled into the station. The energy in the city is electric and with Pride weekend fast approaching, you can feel the excitement. This week, we’re headed to Dumbo to look at one of NextGen’s newest listings, then we’ll head to a restaurant nearby perfect for a lowkey group meetup! Let’s get into it.
98 Front Street is the brainchild of the renowned architect studio ODA. If the building looks a bit familiar it’s because they are also responsible for 101 W 14th Street which we looked at a few weeks back.
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Every public space in this building has an incredible vibe. This lobby has me wanting to move to Brooklyn if I’m being honest. Gorgeous concrete floors paired perfectly with warm wood on the walls and ceiling exude luxury.
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Our unit is PERFECT (obviously), and this oversized living room/kitchen combo is a great place to entertain. Light brown cabinetry coupled with Corian countertops are laid out to ensure easy flow.
NextGen’s MO is to make sure our marketing is elevated beyond the competition. Utilizing traditional photography and new-age concepts with our incredible agents, we’re finding ways to marry the old and new.
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The bedrooms are large with extra storage space and floor-to-ceiling windows. And can we have a round of applause for Zoë one of our illustrious models?!
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Bathrooms are simple, but keep with the apartment’s general loft-vibe. With each visit, this apartment impresses me further.
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Amenities are lifestyle-focused and designed, decorated, and aesthetically cohesive.
My opinion? If Dumbo is what you’re after, and something aesthetic is important to you, this is the building. Another great benefit of 98 Front is the PPSF. Whereas buildings like Olympia trade over 3k/ft, our building sits below, or closer to, 2k/ft as it is now a resale. For value and better investment potential in a neighborhood commanding sky-high pricing, 98 Front gives savvy buyers options.
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Dumbo can be known for its high-end restaurants and sky-high pricing, but Ignazio’s is a great option for groups looking to get away from that. The pizza is solid, the restaurant is no-frills, and you’re almost always able to get a seat. Highly recommend it if you’re in the area.
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This week’s color swatch of the week is Behr’s Hidden Forest. Carrying this color onto the ceiling of the room from the walls creates a cozy atmosphere, but doesn’t shrink the space. I’d love to see this in a powder room, guest bedroom, or laundry room as seen above.
One more thing.
I’m in Business Insider! I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Hamptons, the market, and where to go! Check out the article and let me know what you think!
Chat Soon.
Jonathan