Habitats: A Life in Pictures: Albert Maysles
Albert Maysles, one of the protean figures in documentary film, lives with his family in a brownstone in Harlem.
Living In | Edgewater Park and Silver Beach Gardens, the Bronx: Co-ops Galore, but Not a High Rise in Sight
Real estate agents say that many clients have no thought where Edgewater Park is. And that seems to suit its residents just fine.
The Hunt: A Home Gets Drools of Approval
When Traci Schiffer went, she wanted a larger place in the East Village with outdoor space for the dogs.
In Tough Times, Conflicts Rise on Co-op Boards
Start with shaky property values, add rising costs, and suddenly you have a building at odds with itself.
CurbedWire: New La Jolla Construction, 7950 Sunset Nearly Full (Burp)
LOS ANGELES: The latest new construction underway on La Jolla in Hollywood, this is 808-810 La Jolla, what looks to be a two-unit project. White and curvy. Spec? [Curbed Staff]
LOS ANGELES: A rep for Legacy Partners emails a press release stating there’s nearly 95 percent occupancy at 7950 W. Sunset, that new rental in Los Angeles with all the colorful signage and the special hat-like architectural feature. Proximity to The Griddle is costing all those renters $2,100 to $4,600 per month. Let’s hope the retail is filled up, too. [Curbed InBox]
PriceSpotter: Brentwood With a Tennis Court and Pool
PriceSpotter is Curbed’s guessing game. This week, we head to the cool shade of Brentwood. Please guess the selling price of this home.
WHAT: House has 4 beds, 3 baths, and approximately 3,119 square feet. The property has a lot size of 15,420 square feet and was built in 1948. Located on Westgate Avenue.
LISTED FOR: It was listed for $3.5 million in December 2008. “Situated on a private extra large 20,000 sq ft lot. Backyard boasts unique large mature trees. Feels like a country retreat in the heart of prime Brentwood.Really remodeled traditional go right in.” Sold July 14th.
Guesses in the comments
EaterTastings: Terroni Expands, So Many Shutters, Vinoteque Relocates to Melrose
The latest dish from Eater LA, Curbed’s hedonistic eating and drinking blog…
BEVERLYGROVE: It seems Angelenos’ appetite for pizza knows no bounds. First Mozza keeps expanding its empire, and now Canadian import Terroni (pictured) is expanding into a larger space adjacent to the its current location on Beverly Blvd.
LOS ANGELES: After a rash of new openings the past few weeks, it seems the culinary apocalypse has finally hit. This week alone there are reports of no less than a half dozen restaurants shutting down. Say goodbye to One Sunset; Murano; Apple in Weho; Luau in BH; Club Sushi in Hollywood; Ma Petit Bakery downtown; and possibly Small Parlor in Pasadena.
WEST HOLLYWOOD: When Vinoteque in Culver City closed a few months ago, no one really expected them to relocate, despite the wine bar’s insistence the shutter was temporary. Lo and behold, it’s back. Soft opening today on Melrose, the grand opening is next Thursday.
· Eater LA [Official Site]
Bridge Split: Blogdowntown reports on the potential fate…
Blogdowntown reports on the potential fate of the sick Sixth Street Viaduct, noting the Cultural Heritage Commission wants more information on whether the art deco bridge will have to come down, but they’re also split on what to possibly replace it with: a recreation or something modern. Via the blog: “If it’s going to be a new design, make it something that 50 to 100 years from now will be a historic monument,” said [Commissioner Oz] Scott.” [Blogdowntown, image via]
SoHo House Los Angeles Closer to Opening
Those chain-smoking, foul-tempered Brits are on their merry way: A member of the West Hollywood plotting department confirms that West Hollywood Plotting Commission approved plans for the Soho House–that members’ only British club–for the top of the Luckman Plaza at 9200 Sunset Bvd at a meeting on Wednesday night. Soho House, which has outposts in New York (pictured) and England, has long talked about opening at the top of penthouse of Luckman Plaza at 9200 Sunset, and with the city’s approval, the Soho House (which is now apparently very keen to get going, according to the planner) can start remodeling work.
We are told it was quite a commission meeting, with Felicity Huffman testifying in support of the project, which some Beverly Hills residents had been wary of (party spillage). And Elton John is said to have written a letter of support for the project. Meanwhile, the proposal includes the provision of off-site parking at 9201 Sunset Boulevard. Download file of meeting agenda here.
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· Luckman Construction Continues, But No Soho House Confirmation [Luckman Plaza]
Sail Mulholland: Rent the Yacht in the Sky
Grab your swim trunks, your flippy-floppies, and T-Pain (link NSFW)–if you have $27,000 a month to throw down, you can be on a boat. This yacht-shaped house on Mulholland somewhere between Bel Air and Sherman Oaks has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and an office, and will be available for small- and long-term rentals. Six levels and 11,000 square feet include a pool, two spas, a fire pit, a theater, a gym, a nightclub, a wine cellar, two kitchens, and parking for eight. Renters are occupying for the summer, but it will be open again in the fall, and possibly up for sale in a couple of years according to agent Emmanuel Xuereb. The first season American Idol contestants lived in the yacht, and even Prince was seduced by it just a small–he rented, but never went in.
· I’m On A Boat (ft. T-Pain) – Album Version [YouTube]
· $27000 / 5br – Yacht In The Sky on Mulholland Drive available summer & perm rental (Bel Air Hills/Mulholland Dr) [Craigslist]