London is satisfied. Paris is resigned. But New York is always hopeful. Always is believed that something good is about to come off, and must hurry to meet it.
–Dorothy Parker

Some people always say that money is the source of all evil, but you and I in the top-tier of the TOP cities know that without money you can do nothing. I can't treat money as dung, because my job is to help people with wealth management. To me, money is a number, but it is more like a basic product, a BRICK, which can become a skyscraper after being stacked. If someone tells me that money can't buy happiness! OMG, I think she must have never been to Manhattan, the once considered to be the center of the world for money worship.

Living in Manhattan for a long time and becoming a mother in the Upper East district, what you need is not only a Hermes Birkin handbag. A strong will of Wendy Murdoch, US version of Sister Jiang (a Chinese revolutionary martyr) type, an extraordinary physical strength and continuous financial supply like the oil field are also much needed. Only in this way can you become the life winner envious by everyone on Instagram.

If you are like me, not having such lofty willpower, state of physical agitation can only be maintained for three days, family financial ability reaches a comfortable level, but still having never-ending wonderful dreams, how to find the top happiness of life in the center of the world, and at the same time make reasonable arrangements for the family’s finances affairs, be happy and calm, and buy without guilt. Please consider journey with Angela.

Two of my favourite things to do in New York are house viewing and restaurant seeking. Take a look at houses in Manhattan, to feast my eyes, and share the latest first-hand market information with girlfriends around the world. There are too many fancy restaurants to take a break, satisfying my enjoyment of bricks and taste buds.

As a result of my work connection, I became a very good friend with Ms. Erika Banach, Director of Extell Development Company, a top developer in New York. Every time I visit New York, she will definitely arrange some real estate for my viewing in order to satisfy my cravings for house viewing. I especially like the apartment in New York, it is not extremely luxurious, but it seems like an oasis in a busy city. I can always do some small things I like in this cozy space, and I can always entertain friends from all over the world to have fun at any time.

Now let’s focus on these super-luxury mansions and Manhattan apartments that you and I can afford (don’t marvel at the price of such high-quality Manhattan property after reading, you will definitely compare it with the price of the city you live in. It turns out that we can all live a life that we thought was out of reach).

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One57 is the highest and most expensive penthouse suite in New York, with an average unit price of nearly USD 7,000 per square foot. With a height of more than 1,000 feet, it is unprecedented for residents to enjoy the longest panoramic view of Central Park from south to north without leaving their homes, greatly enhancing the living experience of New York. Of course, it also sold for a record high price in 2015, with 10,923 square foot penthouse that sold for USD 100 million. As a veritable "Tower of Rights", it is the first residential building in Midtown Manhattan that truly make this plot a "Billionaire District", allowing buyers of ultra-high net assets to enjoy the prime location and unparalleled luxury.

New York has always been considered the playground for American millionaires and billionaires. As soon as these rich people arrive here, they love to crowd into the legendary tall buildings around Central Park. One Central Park is such a veritable building. To me, it’s not just about buying a property; it’s an out-of-print collection. Of course, for the vast majority of people, this is a small goal at afar. Let’s move to another totally affordable property in Upper East Side.

The Kent occupies the prime location in New York. It is only a 10-minute walk from Central Park, and one step away from East River. It has 30 floors and consists of 83 sets of Kent apartments (The Kent), which are the next legendary building in the new Upper East Side of New York. Its humanization lies in all aspects. Echoing the excellent community atmosphere in the Upper East Side, the world-class educational resources are the first to bear the brunt. The new Upper East Side of New York has become a hot "treasure land" due to its superior geographical location and 20-year tax reduction policy. Living in The Kent apartment, you can experience the luxury and elegance that only belong to the Upper East Side. Experience all the conveniences and enjoy the grace and elegance of New York's Upper East Side.

You will understand in your heart that when you have seen the good in this world and have seen someone in this world living the life you want, you know that you deserve all the better things, you will be more determined and focused on your effort.

Going for house viewing is an activity that requires physical strength. If you are tired, you have to treat yourself well by eating well. Regarding restaurant recommendations, I only listen to my designer friend Douglas Wittels. He is a typical man in the Upper East Side of New York. He is an elegant man who is also one of the Manhattan elites I have to mention. Every time I listen to his choice of interior design and furniture selection, I can only nod. He once admonished me leisurely:

“Darling, here is Manhattan, anything is possible. We don’t do average stuff. We only do exceptionals.”

Yes, listen to Douglas, will never go wrong.

★ Douglas' Recommendations

Jacques Bar at The Lowell
The Club Room at The Lowell
Majorelle at The Lowell
Fleming by Le Bilboquet
Le Bilboquet
The Polo Bar
Omar at Vaucluse
Shun
The Mark
Hutong
La Grenouille

These are his secret list of restaurants. Bar Masa is my first canteen every time I visit New York. Casual Japanese Cuisine is amazing. Lobster foie gras shabu-shabu, when I think of these delicacies, the happiness often brings me endless aftertaste. I think Douglas can be an excellent food blogger even if he doesn't work as a designer.

MAJORELLE AT THE LOWELL
28 E 63rd St, New York

In an elegant five-star hotel, supervised by Charles Masson, the eldest son of La Grenouille, the oldest romantic restaurant in New York, the restaurant focuses on classic French cuisine and Moroccan flavours, and their cheese and egg custard soufflé with sauce is particularly popular. The vaulted interior of the restaurant is decorated with dramatic flowers, each of which is designed by Masson, and their thoughts can be felt in every flower art of the restaurant.

Le Bernardin
155 W 51st St, New York

In addition to shopping, New York is the city with the most Michelin restaurants in the world. As a boutique in French cuisine, Le Bernardin, who specializes in seafood, can be said to be perfect in seafood processing. Three months after the opening of Le Bernardin in 1986, he was awarded a four-star rating by The New York Times. In 2005, he was awarded three-star in the first edition of Michelin guide in New York, and then kept the honour every year since. The beauty of its taste fully demonstrates the delicacy and ingenuity of French cuisine, the perfect cooking time, the exquisitely presented dishes, the chic dining environment, and the service that makes diners feel at home. As long as you have eaten Le Bernardin’s seafood, you will have an island in your heart, which is left for the best seafood in the world!

Bar Masa
10 Columbus Cir, New York

Michelin-starred restaurants are never short of famous Japanese restaurants, and Masa sits firmly on the Michelin three-star’s rating. It is also one of the most expensive restaurants in the world. Almost all ingredients are air flown from Japan to New York. In order to ensure the freshness of the ingredients, the cost is obvious. It’s not a big store, but the decoration is fresh and refined. Diners can communicate with chef Masa to appreciate the soul of food at any time.

Madison Ralph Lauren’s flagship store is also a must for me to visit every time I visit New York. My best attire (white/black) is purchased from this brand.

The Polo Bar
1 E 55th St, New York

Polo Ralph Lauren, a famous American clothing brand, opened its first restaurant in New York, located next to Polo Ralph Lauren’s flagship store in New York. The design inspiration comes from the philosophy of the brand's founder: I hope there is a place for them and friends to get together, integrating the element of retro and modern, coupled with the brand's classic polo sports, The Polo Bar in New York was first born.

Madison Ralph Lauren’s flagship store is also a must for me to visit every time I visit New York. My best attire (white/black) is purchased from this brand.

70 Charlton
70 Charlton St, New York

One Manhattan Square
225 Cherry St, New York

★ Douglas' Recommendations

Le Coucou
Pastis
Cipriani Downtown
Eleven Madison Park
Balthazar
Bouley at Home

I like to dine at Tribeca of Soho Shopping best. Tribeca is one of the most expensive zip codes regions in the United States. It is because of the best restaurants that Hollywood celebrities like to purchase the properties here.

Margaret, who is also a senior real estate professional in New York, is another good friend of mine. I always remember her teaching-"Women needs to learn how to knead a brick in their hands, then they will not have to work hard all her life" My first real estate experience in New York was completed by Margaret. It was March 2012, and the subprime crisis in 2008 caused economic turmoil around the world.

During the spring break in March 2012, I went to New York to hang out and take a look at New York's real estate investment opportunities for clients. On the eve of the economic rebound, Margaret showed me the fully renovated apartment at Battery Park City which she was familiar with. The developer sold at a discount of 30% when the U.S. dollar exchange rate was low. Such a good opportunity is an investment that will not lose. By July 2015, when real estate market was at high, Margaret helped me sell off at a high price. Over the past few years, the cost of my shopping in Manhattan has been settled by the investment of this house. As I said at the beginning, money is brick, and it is also the most important embodiment of security for Chinese.

This reminds me of Kelly Bensimon, an American female writer with multiple identities. Although Ms. Kelly's words are careless, she is precise and full of courage when purchasing a house. She can be regarded as a role model of professional real estate investors and female investors. From 3b3b New York mansion, to a luxury apartment with a monthly rent of USD 20,000, to a beach villa with a value of 6 million US dollars, what’s more, Kelly's recent favourite is the Ultra-Luxury Landmark Apartment in New York developed by Extell Development Company. At present, there are currently a few room types with discount up to 20%. In addition, the latest data of the U.S. dollar offshore exchange rate has been plummeted; it’s really the time to put your hand to.

The epidemic is about to pass, smart and beautiful you, how about going to Manhattan with me to "move bricks" and enjoy the benefits of money worship happily?

*The developer, Extell Development Company, is one of the top real estate development and investment companies in New York, with an A2 Moody's credit rating. Gary Barnett, the founder and President of Extell, is committed to creating high-quality, high-value, and beautiful aesthetic projects. The word "Extell" comes from two words: Excellence and Intelligence. EXTELL is the most powerful developer in New York with a construction area of more than 25 million square feet. It is the largest land bank holder in Manhattan. Many high-end well-known real estate projects have won many awards.

Angela Bi 毕颖
TCT Arte House, Founder
angelabi@tctandco.com

Written on May 21, 2020
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