The New York Observer, January 18th, 2006
This week only: Mortgage rates fall and purchase mortgage volume at record high. Act now; numbers might change. (The Matrix)
Boost your confidence with color-balanced bulbs in the bathroom, otherwise that pasty winter complexion might be all you notice. (The New York Times)
The International Builders' Show, otherwise known as the Jetsons, displays a dishwasher with 19 time and temperature settings, and a stove whose burner strength is increased by 1,000 thermal units. The NextGen house is a model for the ways homeowners can prepare for "the next big disaster." (The New York Times)
It's final, sort of: the Brooklyn Bridge waterfront plan, as well as the new Yankees and Mets stadiums are a go. But, the sport complex projects now go through public hearings, to be completed within the next 60 days. (Crain's)
A blogging gourmand's favorite meals, at home and out, for the last two years--restaurants and recipes. (The Amateur Gourmet)
The U.S. versus Manhattan change in average sales price for real estate. Suprise, suprise. (Miller Samuel)
Alphabet City has really cleaned up. (Curbed)
Google Earth, a target for product placement? (Matrix)
Three Williamsburg waterfront buildings, once owned by the Royal Wine Company, are set for demolition to make way for two high-rise apartment towers. (Brownstoner)
The New Museum of Contemporary Art, on the Lower East Side, is scheduled to be done by the fall of 2007. (The New York Times)
London's posh restaurant Le Caprice may be sending a tempting sister to New York. (Page Six)
- Riva Froymovich
