Hamptons Real Estate Showcase, June 2023 Issue

THE PREMIER LUXURY HOME AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

ORIGINAL CLASSIC EAST HAMPTON

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GREEN LIVING

TRENDS FOR THE HOME

HAMPTONS MARKETWATCH

EAST END EATS

EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY

PALM BEACH ARTS SCENE

PRESENTED BY JAMES MACMILLAN & ELIZABETH WOHL BROWN HARRIS STEVENS SEE PAGE 79

Gary R. DePersia

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

m 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

Sag Harbor Village Fringe Traditional

New Construction with Tennis

Sag Harbor. Construction is underway on a superlative, 5 bedroom home being built on 1.7 +/- acres on the fringe of Sag Harbor Village presenting the ultimate four-season Hampton experience in a private setting offering generous room sizes, masterful construction and exquisite finishes throughout nearly 4,500 SF on three levels of superbly finished space. The grey, shingle clad residence welcomes all under an elegant porte-cochere as beautifully finished hardwood floors spread out to find an open floor plan featuring a living room warmed by its own fireplace and a dining area serviced by a fully equipped kitchen with professional appliances, large center island with seating, custom cabinetry, stone countertops and a storage pantry. Adjoining the living room is an intimate den, perfect for watching your favorite shows, reading or for quiet reflection. A guest suite and powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs the primary wing, running from the front to the back of the residence, offers a generous sleeping chamber, large bath with soaking tub, shower room, dual sinks, a pair of walk-in closets and a private balcony. Two additional guest bedrooms, each with baths ensuite and a laundry room complete the second floor. The finished lower level offers recreational space, gym area, sauna and a cleverly imagined integrated pool cabana that leads to an outdoor living room with kitchen and fireplace. Verdant lawn and a stone patio frame the 40’ heated Gunite pool with spa, firepit and nearby north/south tennis court. Additional amenities include a detached 2 car garage, 200-amp electrical service, 3 zone gas fired HVAC system, central vacuum, Sonos system, high efficiency LED lighting throughout and low voltage set up for cable TV and WIFI. With a real dearth of new construction in this price range, much less with tennis, coupled with the ability to still customize the finished product to suit your tastes and personality, now is the time to contact us for more information or your own private tour of this soon to be sensational estate. Co-Exclusive. $4.495M WEB# 898134

Stunning 7,000 SF Estate with Historic Greenhouse

Spanning 6+ Acres In Picturesque Dering Harbor

Shelter Island . The charming 200-acre, seaside Village of Dering Harbor with just 35 homes has been dubbed “The Smallest Village in New York”. And in the heart of this quaint Village is Oriole Farm which, once the private arboretum and gardens of famed horticulturist Alice Fiske, is now home to a new Shelter Island in a privileged setting. The sprawling, six park-like acre estate is a brilliant collaboration between Barnes Coy Architects and Edmund D Hollander Landscape Design. The intriguing stone and stucco residence incorporates 7,000+ square feet of finely articulated living space on three levels. The two-story entry hall leads to the living room under beamed ceilings with beautifully finished white oak flooring, a fireplace and intimate dining alcove. The chef’s kitchen, equipped with Viking and other professional appliances, statuary marble countertops, center island seating and a breakfast table overlooking the grounds. opens to its own family room with fireplace. The ground floor master suite offers a large sleeping chamber with cathedral ceilings, dual walk-in closets and a spa-like French limestone bathroom with steam shower. Adjacent to the master suite is a paneled library/ office with fireplace and private terrace. Four additional bedroom suites, one with a sleeping porch, an office, and a laundry room await on the second floor. The finished lower level offers a media room with a fireplace, gym, playroom, wine room, laundry room, and a full bath with steam shower. Multiple covered terraces adorn the outside of the house highlighted by a large, covered porch with fireplace, all overlooking the manicured lawns and lush plantings. The 55-ft Gunite pool & spa with pergola sits next to an enchanting Lord & Burnham greenhouse, used as a pool cabana and dining atrium, all braced by an allee of 100-year-old weeping beech trees and specimen plantings. Privacy is absolute and assured by over a quarter mile of 80-year-old beech hedge. There is ample room for tennis and the detached 3 car garage could be finished to provide additional living space. The home boasts energy efficient state of the art geothermal heating and air conditioning with a redundant traditional boiler system. An ambitious new owner might inquire about the opportunity to own an additional 8 acres of contiguous property. This sublime property sits across the street from Gardiner’s Bay Country Club and is within easy walking distance to beaches and the quaint waterfront commercial district with its multiple shops and restaurants. With easy access to both the North and South Forks as well as proximity to the shops and various restaurants that dot the 29 square mile island oasis, this singular new offering deserves your attention today. Exclusive. $5.95M WEB# 892822

Gary R. DePersia

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

m 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

M & M Custom Homes New Construction Offering 7,000 SF, 6 Bedroom & Pickleball

Southampton. M & M Custom Homes is well under way on construction on the second of 3 superlative homes being built in an exclusive waterfront enclave in Southampton. 43 Middle Pond will exhibit the ultimate four-season Hampton experience in a private setting offering generous room sizes, masterful construction and exquisite finishes throughout nearly 7,000 SF on three levels of superbly finished space. The wood clad residence welcomes all through a double height foyer as beautifully finished white oak floors spread out to find an open floor plan offering a living room warmed by its own fireplace and the fully equipped kitchen with professional appliances including large center island with seating, custom acrylic cabinetry, stone/quartz countertops, 48” stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator/ freezer, 48” Wolf range, 2 dishwashers and 2 sinks. Flanking this fabulous kitchen is a breakfast area and a butler’s pantry leading to a formal dining room under a decorative ceiling. A guest suite, powder room and a two-car garage. serviced by a unique mudroom offering sauna and pool bath, complete the first floor. Upstairs the master wing, running from the front to the back of the residence, offers a large bath with soaking tub, shower room and radiant heat, a dressing room, a pair of walk-in closets and a generous sleeping chamber. Three additional guest bedrooms, each with baths ensuite and a laundry room round out the second floor. An open staircase runs to the lower level that additionally offers a bedroom suite, recreational space, gym area and a tiered home theater with state-of-the-art audio/ video system. Outside ample covered and uncovered stone terracing overlooks the 20’ X 40’ heated Gunite pool with spa, set within a cool, porcelain tile surround, all framed by a professional landscape package and verdant lawn which also hosts a pickleball court. Additional amenities include 400-amp electrical service, 4 zone HVAC, central vac, foyer chandelier lift, Marvin windows, 6 zone Sonos system, high efficiency LED lighting throughout and low voltage set up for cable TV and WIFI. With a real dearth of new construction in this price range south of the highway, much less in a waterfront community with pickleball, coupled with the ability to still customize the finished product to suit your tastes and personality, now is the time to contact us for more information or your own private tour of this soon to be sensational estate. Exclusive. $4.695M WEB# 902129

Reserve Your New 12,000+ SF, 8 Bedroom Estate Looking South Over 50 Acres in Water Mill

Water Mill. The first of two homes being built, overlooking 50 acres of reserve to the south in very nearby Water Mill North to be completed later this year is now ready for your consideration. Poised on 1.5 open acres, this 12,000 SF modern edifice will offer a combination of masterful construction, exquisite finishes, copious amenities and a sensible floor plan on three levels of finely articulated living space that have become the signature of East End Building Company. A double height entry welcomes you over radiantly heated stone floors to the open great room that combines a sleek modern kitchen augmented by a service kitchen and separate pantry, dining area and family room, all looking out to the views to the south. The expansive junior primary suite is joined by an office, laundry, mudroom and a three car heated garage. The integrated pool house opening to the covered patio completes the first floor. Upstairs, rift & quarter sawn white oak flooring spreads out to find the primary wing with sitting area, luxurious bath and dual closets which reigns over 4 additional well sized quest suites, 3 of which along with the primary suite have access to a large outdoor covered terrace spanning the width of the house. An elevator descends to the finished lower level that will have 2 additional bedroom suites plus room for all the amenities you would expect in a high level home including screening room, recreational room, gym. steam, sauna and wine cellar, all of which could be, at this point, customized to your specifications. Outside covered and uncovered patios will look out to the heated 50’ pool with spa and an all-weather tennis court, an enviable included option if desired. Generous lawn and a professional landscape package will frame this gorgeous estate while making sure to allow for unfettered views to the south over 50 acres of protected reserve. Now is the time to get involved while the opportunity exists to infuse your own personality and ideas into the finished estate. Contact us now for more information. Exclusive. $14.995M WEB# 898434

Gary R. DePersia

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

m 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

Bridgehampton. You’ve always dreamt about that 6,000 +/- SF stucco French country house you’d buy, perhaps on Butter Lane, set on a lush acre among the farm fields of Bridgehampton. but close enough to walk to exercise studios, transportation, and the village shops and restaurants that define this charming village. The fact that it was designed by local architect Michael Behringer and built by the late Ben Krupinsky would be a huge plus. Hopefully, the property would have a gated entry that opens to a circular driveway and a two-car garage. Of course, you would want gorgeous interiors including a living room with a fireplace, a separate den and a first-floor guest suite to encourage weekends of fabulous entertaining while you and your family are comfortably ensconced upstairs in four ensuite bedrooms. Wouldn’t it be nice too if you could just plop your furniture in without having to do any renovations? Certainly, you imagine the languorous al fresco lunches and intimate moonlit dinners you’ll enjoy on your pergola covered back patio with comfortable seating areas, all prepared in the eat-in country kitchen with a large center island and professional Viking appliances. And didn’t your wish list include a fully finished lower level with recreational areas, a staff bedroom and a full bath? And naturally, you’d expect a nearly 50’ heated Gunite pool with ample room for lounge chairs and an outdoor living room all framed by a sea of verdant lawn, colorful plantings, and mature perimeter trees to ensure privacy. And in a perfect scenario, you’d have a whole house Sonos system reaching to the pool area, public water, security system and very low taxes. Well, I just happen to have one if you’re still in the market. You’d better hurry though as there aren’t any 6-bedroom, 7 bath Hampton retreats like this hanging around at the moment. Yes, your dreams can come true if you are nimble enough to preview this newly listed property at an incredibly attractive price in an enviable location. Exclusive. $5.725M

WEB# 894359

Spend a Fortnight As If To The Manor Born On Mecox Bay

Offering 17,000 SF, 8 Bedroom, 4 Acre Waterfront Estate

Water Mill. Maybe you were not to the manor born, but for a fortnight this summer you can experience more splendor than the Grantham’s ever imagined if you secure this sensational, 4-acre waterfront estate with dock facing west/southwest along 265’ of Mecox Bay. Designed by Historical Concepts with interiors by Steven Gambrel, this recently completed 17,000 SF, 8-bedroom estate affords the fortunate renter all the comforts and amenities one would expect from a world class custom designed home. A long, gated drive finds an impressive structure stretching nearly the full width of the property. A grand entry gallery over stone floors begins a journey through studied yet relaxed sophistication that offers common rooms including dramatic living room, family room and study, all warmed by fireplaces. The heart and soul of your days will happen in the sensational kitchen featuring marble countertops, a host of professional appliances, huge center island with seating and its own informal living room. Flanking this singular space is both a chef’s prep kitchen with wine room and a morning room, also perfect for intimate lunches or dinners. The formal dining room occupying one end of the entry gallery with a fireplace will be the focal point of lavish dinners. A powder room, mud room with laundry and an additional half bath complete the first floor. Upstairs the primary wing, stretching from the front to the back of the residence, offers an elegant sleeping chamber with fireplace and water view porch, expansive bathroom with steam shower and heated floors, large walk-in dressing room and contiguous half bath and breakfast bar. Three well-spaced guest suites sharing a lounge area and laundry room complete the second floor. Entertaining will be effortless with the attached two story, 4-bedroom guest wing, including two suites with fireplaces, which will house fortunate invitees in incomparable splendor. Outside both covered and uncovered patios overlook the vast grounds, heated pool with spa and the calm waters of Mecox Bay. The pool pavilion houses a cabana kitchen, wellness center, full bathroom, and laundry room. Another structure is home to the large screening room and water view art studio with half bath. Leave the vehicles in the three-car garage while you motor, jet ski, sail, or paddle across the bay for a day of fun on the beach. Amenities include a whole house generator, a full sound system inside and out, heated floors in all bathrooms and even a caretaker who lives in his own apartment on the grounds to manage whatever arises. Available for two weeks this summer, this incomparable offering awaits your private tour. Exclusive. Availability and Pricing Upon Request WEB# 901545

The Enzo Morabito Team

Waterfront | Water Mill | $27,500,000 | 5 BR, 7 BA, 3 HALF BA | A contemporary architectural masterpiece by renowned architect Roger Ferris on Cobb Isle Road overlooking Mecox Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. A gated entry leads to the dramatic steel frame modern home that pops up above the landscape and conservation area with 4 levels and a private dock. Custom built to the highest standards, this eco-conscious offering is a must-see. elliman.com/H371952

Waterfront | Water Mill | $16,500,000 | 4 BR, 4.5 BA | A truly remarkable waterfront opportunity on one of the most prestigious lanes in the Hamptons. This 2.2-acre property offers over 305 feet of bulk-headed water frontage, a private dock for easy access to Mecox Bay, and a park-like setting with open lawn around the 2-story residence, 2-car garage, and gunite pool. The possibilities are endless for this one-of-a-kind waterfront. elliman.com/H373439

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Just Listed | Water Mill | $12,500,000 | 6 BR, 7.5 BA | A transformation of the highest standards. This south of the highway estate with pool, pool house and tennis, was completely renovated in 2021 with interior design by Mabley Handler. The open floor plan features custom shiplap, lighting and wallpaper with tranquil hues of blue, white and grey. Outdoors, beautiful landscaping provides a relaxing oasis for entertaining.

East Hampton | $15,000,000 | 9 BR, 8.5 BA

Louse Point waterfront compound: 4 single and separate lots. elliman.com/H364310

Water Mill | $7,500,000 | 3 BR, 2.5 BA

Waterfront property south of the highway on Cobb Isle Road. elliman.com/H371961

Artist Rendering

Wainscott | $5,499,000 | 6 BR, 5.5 BA

New construction on 5.7 acres with a pool, pool house and tennis. elliman.com/H368604

Sag Harbor | $2,700,000 | 5 BR, 3.5 BA

Custom traditional on .61 acres in a quiet Noyac waterfront community. elliman.com/H373733

60 At Home Green Light! – Kelli Delaney Kot enjoys the verdant color of the season in her garden.

62 Design Going Green With Redwood Pergolas — Sustainable shade for your outdoor spaces.

64 East End Eats

These Restaurants Are Embracing Sustainability — Go green with a visit to these East End spots.

66 Arts

The Keeper Of The Clay –Robin Gianis transforms nature into art.

68 Spotlight Palm Beach Arts Scene — A look at three of the Islands top art galleries.

78 Shopping Summer Splashes – It’s summertime and the water is calling.

Sensational Mecox Bayfront

Exclusive Representation

Enjoy panoramic stunning waterfront views from this classic Hamptons shingle style home quietly listed and available for the discerning buyer who understands the value of purchasing a turn-key house in near perfect condition. With most rooms bathed in light and spilling out to the 46’ wide waterside terrace, the 10,000 SF floorplan offers rooms for entertaining and enjoying family and friends during all four seasons. Six bedrooms in the main house including a primary suite of over 1,200 SF. Interior features include, waterside dining room with hydraulic walls of glass, 2 large rooms for entertaining, several fireplaces, a fantastic indoor and separate outdoor kitchen, two private offices, billiards room, temperature controlled wine room, gym with adjoining bath. Private balconies and decks, secret gardens and terraces soak in sun and the sea air for your quiet enjoyment. Exterior features on this fully landscaped parcel include 220’ of bulkheaded frontage with dock, a water side pool with adjacent sunken spa, outdoor shower, firepit. Separate one bedroom guest house (two) 2-car garages all hidden from public view behind security gates and established landscaping. Co-Exclusive Offering. $38,950,000 WEB# 901533

Corcoran’s #1 Hamptons Agent

#10 Broker Nationwide 2020 *

Over $700+ Million in sales in 24 Months

Over $5+ Billion Total Career Sales Volume

Tim Davis

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

Regional Brokerage Advisor East End o 631.702.9211 | tgdavis@corcoran.com

With 43 years of success listing and selling the best properties on the East End, Tim Davis has become one of the most sought-after brokers in the country, offering buyer agency and seller agency representation.

A VERY SPECIAL COMPOUND OPPORTUNITY

The fabled Art Village, on the west side of Southampton Village, is the setting for this former artist enclave multi-structure compound including 5 legal dwellings. Artfully restored to showcase the old-world attributes seamlessly blended with contemporary living creates a bright and inviting atmosphere for today’s discerning buyer. The compound affords 6 separate structures, consisting of a main house, 3 cottages, a ballroom and 2-car garage, each of which is purposefully positioned across almost 3 acres of an expansive landscaped terrain. This compound opportunity presents multiple scenarios for a purchaser. Importantly, there is an existing building envelope for both a pool and tennis court, as well as a legal subdivision option. Exclusive. $7,995,000 WEB# 883663

STUNNING BAYFRONT VIEWS

Sweeping views across the protected and tidal Middle Pond and beyond to open Shinnecock Bay.

The one level Main house features 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and an open floor plan allowing for 180 degree water views. The large deck and newly installed “Tortorella” elevated swimming pool are ideal for soaking in the salt air and summer season ocean breezes across Meadow Lane. 90+ feet of bulkheaded frontage is the backdrop for the substantial boat dock. Next door at the guest house, there is an additional 68’ of bulkheaded frontage (total of 150+) creating a wide protected view and easy access to the clean tidal water and open bay beyond. A unique opportunity to own these adjoining properties as a compound for generations to come. $6,850,000 WEB# 900376

Corcoran’s #1 Hamptons Agent

Corcoran’s #1 Hamptons Agent

#10 Broker Nationwide 2020 *

#10 Broker Nationwide 2020 *

Over $700+ Million in sales in 24 Months

Over $700+ Million in sales in 24 Months

Over $5+ Billion Total Career Sales Volume

Over $5+ Billion Total Career Sales Volume

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Regional Brokerage Advisor East End o 631.702.9211 | tgdavis@corcoran.com

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson m 631.885.5739 | o 631.702.9226

MODERN IN THE HEART OF SAGAPONACK

First time listed. Custom designed and built for the original owner, there are 3 levels opening to terraces and established landscaping. Over 8,000 SF consists of wide-open spaces and walls of glass which flow seamlessly. Featuring a large living room, marble kitchen, 4 en-suite bedrooms including the primary suite which boasts marble slabs and an open shower concept reminiscent of a European villa. Access to a large terrace and stairway to the garden and the outdoor pool is ideal. The lower level features 2 additional bedrooms and baths, wine room, and gym. 18’ x 44’ pool with stone surround which is adjacent to the pool house with lounge area, bar, and bathroom. Co-Exclusive. Pricing Repositioned $12,950,000 WEB# 894805

BIG SKY AND ATLANTIC GOLF VIEWS

Stunning stone and cedar shingle-style house bordering a 20 acre reserve. Nearly 12,000 SF of living space on 3 finished levels. Custom details are throughout this home which features rooms which face south and boast dramatic views of open fields and The Atlantic Golf Club. Arrive through the stunning main entrance to experience the first floor with a great room, stone fireplace, dining room, large open kitchen all opening to the large stone terrace, library/media room with fireplace, guest suite, and family room with fireplace with access to the terrace and pool area. The second floor covers over 3,600 SF and features a large primary suite with an adjoining private office, 4 guest suites. The lower level comprises some 4,400 SF and includes a gym, golf simulator, billiards room, entertainment area, and playroom. The swimming pool is 50’ long and beautifully positioned on the property. Private viewings available by appointment.

$10,950,000 WEB# 900515

SOUTHAMPTON ESTATE SECTION NEAR THE OCEAN

Stunning high-quality designed and built home in Southampton Village. The high-style country house of more than 7,000+ SF boasts layers of established landscaping. The double height entrance hall opens to the living room with full-height doors that open to the patios, formal dining room, library, eat-in kitchen, casual dining room, and full house elevator. There are 8 bedrooms, 10 full and 2 half baths, 2 of the guest bedroom suites occupy the forward southside of the ground floor. The glorious primary suite on the second-floor boasts a fireplace, dressing room and terrace overlooking the south garden. The finished lower level of roughly 3,900 SF offers staff areas, full bathroom, laundry room, billiards room, media room, and bonus rooms. “One of the Best Beaches in the World” along the Atlantic Ocean is quite close by and easily accessible. Heated Gunite pool, large pool house, covered verandas, and extensive stone terraces. Just Listed and offered. $15,995,000 WEB# 898800

JUST LISTED IN WATER MILL SOUTH

Spectacular 8 bedroom, 14 bath house takes command of this 1.23 acre south of the highway estate parcel. 14,000 SF of luxury living space on three levels features a dramatic 1,500 SF living room with 26’ ceilings which opens to beautiful outdoor spaces and established tailored landscaping. The interior features of this home include a spectacular primary suite with two full baths, atrium with private spa and extensive built-in closets. Sensational kitchen with adjacent breakfast room, paneled library and an office connected to the primary suite, first and second-floor bedrooms all with private baths. The lower level has an indoor pool within a sunlit atrium that forms the centerpiece of a finished lower level. Additional amenities include a full gym, 2 saunas, steam room, home theater and billiards room. The resortfeel continues outside with extensive terracing, pool, spa, sunken hydro har-tru court and pool house. Minutes from all villages and Flying Point ocean beach. $12,000,000 WEB# 415114

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Jack Curto Development in Water Mill

Your home is where you raise your family, entertain your friends and make your fondest memories, so rely on Jack Curto to make those times the best they can be by turning your house into a home now, and for years to come.

Exclusively represented by James K. Peyton of the Corcoran Group, Bridgehampton | $8,795,000

43 Davids Lane, Water Mill

New in Sag Harbor

$4,995,000 - On one acre off a cul-de-sac, just minutes from the village is this new 7BR, 7.5BA home with 6,000 SF of luxury living on 3-levels. There is a heated Gunite pool/spa with vast covered patio surround, built-in outdoor BBQ. Finished lower level and expansive mudroom off the 2-car garage with full cabana bath and laundry. Web# 899219

Modern Water Mill Retreat on 12+ Acres

$4,500,000 - The 3-story ‘Sky Box’ Main House has 3BR, 3.5BA and is sited at the highest peak with unobstructed 360º views. The ‘Bunk House’ guest house includes 3BR, 2.5BA. Also features a pool pavilion, heated Gunite pool/spa, Har-tru tennis with viewing terrace. Detached 2-Car garage. Web# 901316

Modern in Bridgehampton

$12,995,000 – New modern residence by BJC Custom Home Builders now in planning. On a shy acre in Bridgehampton farm fields adjacent to reserve. Designed & crafted to perfection by master builder Matt Pantofel. 9,000 SF of luxury living with high-end finish and keen attention to details. Web# 888558

Sag Harbor by Perello Design & Build

$9,495,000 - Perello Design & Build just completed on one acre in North Haven Shores. Moments to Ganet Creek and Noyac Bay and minutes to Sag Harbor Main Street and the Shelter Island ferry. 6,000 SF of luxury living fully staged for seasonal rental by Iconic Modern. Features inlcudes 6 bedrooms, 6 full & 2 half baths, heated Gunite pool/spa and pool house. A true resort property from one of the Hamptons premier developers and features. Web# 902064

Noyac New Development

$4,990,000 - Pre-construction offering - Now in planning for 2023 completion. Exciting new development by BJC Custom Home Builders. On 1+ acre abutting 20 acres of reserve with southern exposure. Moments to Peconic Bay. 6,500 SF of luxury living on 3-levels with high end finishes and a keen attention to detail. Web# 886614

Plans & Permits in Place with Tennis

$2,795,000 - 105 Merchants Path, East Hampton. Build your dream home on 3.4 acres just moments from Sag Harbor & East Hampton Villages. Ample clearing for a large house, pool, pool house and tennis. Finished lower level heated Gunite pool, tennis court and lush landscape package. Rendering. Web# 879540

New Construction in North Haven Point

$10,000,000 - New luxury contemporary residence by BJC Custom Home Builders. Now in planning. On 1.84 acres on the banks of Ganet Creek, just minutes to Sag Harbor Village. Designed and crafted by master builder Matt Pantofel. 9,000 SF of luxury living on 3-levels with high-end finishes and a keen attention to detail. Web# 887203

2 Acres in Amagansett

$2,850,000 - Located in the Bell Estates on 2+ acres. This 3,400 SF Contemporary has 4BR, 3.5BA, chef’s kitchen and formal dining room. Unfinished 1,500 SF lower level is an opportunity to create a media room, gym & additional bedroom. Outside enjoy the heated Gunite pool large deck and lush landscaping. Web# 897523

ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS BROCHURE AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. This is not intended to be an offer to sell, or solicitation to buy, condominium units to residents of any jurisdiction where prohibited by law, and your eligibility for purchase will depend upon your state of residency. All images and designs depicted herein are artists’ conceptual renderings, which are based upon preliminary development plans, and are subject to change without notice in the manner provided in the offering documents. All such materials are not to scale and are shown solely for illustrative purposes. This project is being developed by N Flagler Drive Developer, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which was formed solely for such purpose. Olara is sponsored by a Savanna affiliate. Savanna is a proven owner, operator, developer and institutional fund manager with a 30-year track record, it has invested in and developed over 17 million square feet of real estate. Other affiliated parties include the Mactaggart Family Partnership, which has invested in and developed premier real estate projects in the United States and England for over 100 years, as well as Haymes Investment Company and Brandon Rinker. Haymes and Rinker assisted in the acquisition of six of the eight parcels within the assemblage that became the Olara development site and served as development consultants as the site was assembled and the development vision was finalized. The principals of Haymes Investment Company have owned, operated and developed millions of square feet of commercial, residential and retail real estate in New York, Florida, and around the United States. Brandon Rinker has assembled some of the premier sites in the Palm Beaches. Brandon is now a principal at Savanna. This Condominium has been registered with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons F-1277-01-01. THE COMPLETE

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Now that the Memorial Day weekend has passed and summer is in full swing, we hope you are all ready for another great season ahead. Even though we all enjoy the Hamptons year-round, there’s still a surge of energy and excitement experienced every year as the weather heats up.

Featured on this month’s front cover is an “American Classic” presented by James MacMillan and Elizabeth Wohl of Brown Harris Stevens. Built in 1889 by noted architect James L’Hommedieu, this historic home has been meticulously maintained over the years. With rich architectural details spanning 7,000 sq.ft. over three levels, this stately home is an ideal oasis — only a half mile from the ocean and is a perfect testament to the original Summer Colony of East Hampton.

In this issue we are going green with Alice Phillips’ “Green Living,” and embracing the latest trends in eco-friendly design for your home. Kelli Delaney Kot’s At Home feature gives us the “Green Light!” with some amazing products to help out our environment. Even our local restaurants are making a conscious effort to go green by using Long Island’s own sustainable resources in this month’s East End Eats feature story.

We head to lower Manhattan for another spectacular Designer Showcase — a condominium in the sky, reimagined by super-talented Jessica Gersten. The designer chooses a sensuous approach by selecting furniture that echoes the natural curves of the apartment’s windows and other architectural forms. Layers of cream colors and textures give the space an earthy feel that is both sophisticated and bespoke.

Also in this issue, be sure to check out our latest Marketwatch report for news on the current state of the Hamptons market. Our Realty Check feature, always a reader favorite, has the latest on all of the hot sales and listings in the Hamptons...plus much more.

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HOT SALES AND LISTINGS WITH A DOLLOP OF HAMPTONS GOSSIP BY

The season is finally here, after a dull winter and an interminably chilly and wet spring. Time to soak up some Vitamin D from our old friend the sun, not to mention the latest real estate news from your old pal Karen Dash.

JACKIE KENNEDY’S CHILDHOOD SUMMER HOME ASKS $55 MILLION

Lasata, a legendary estate on Further Lane in East Hampton, has been the beloved home of captains of industry since it was built in 1917. Now, the important house and beautiful gardens are on the market, asking a princely $55 million via  Eileen O’Neill at Corcoran and Ed Petrie at Compass.

The 7.15-acre spread encompasses numerous structures, including an eight-bedroom mansion, a two-bedroom guest house, a

caretaker’s cottage, a pool house, and a threecar garage with a workshop. But as grand as Lasata is now, it was finer still in the days when it was the summer home of John Vernou Bouvier Jr., a successful lawyer (who married an heiress) and the patriarch of the family that produced such disparate characters as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Little Edie Beale, and Lee Radziwill. Bouvier purchased Lasata, whose name allegedly means “place of peace” in Algonquin, in 1925. It was there, in Lasata’s stables, paddock and jumping ring, where young Jackie learned to ride and jump.

Today, Lasata is owned by “Spring Breakers” producer David Zander, who purchased the house from fashion designer and retail exec Reed Krakoff and interior designer Delphine Krakoff in 2018 for $24 million. Restored in 2007 and again in 2019, the interiors were

designed by Pierre Yovanovich in a kind of spare Scandi-midcentury mood (think Helen Frankenthaler artwork, Charlotte Perriand and Frits Henningsen furniture), while the gardens were refreshed by French landscape architect Louis Benech

As for Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, her love for Lasata never left her. When her father died in 1957, after Jackie’s storied marriage to John F. Kennedy, Jackie insisted on taking over the funeral arrangements. Instead of the usual funeral flowers, Jackie decorated St Patrick’s Cathedral with sprays of summer flowers in white wicker baskets. She said, “I want everything to look like a summer garden, like Lasata in August.” And from the looks of things, the gardens of Lasata are every bit as gorgeous in August now as they were 75 years ago.

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CALLING ALL ASPIRING RESTAURATEURS!

Always wanted to run a restaurant in the Hamptons? Here’s a turnkey deal for you. Buoy One in Westhampton, a restaurant close to the village, was listed in April with Enzo Morabito of Douglas Elliman asking $4.5 million. Currently the eatery offers casual, sit-down seafood, as well as catering and a retail seafood market.

The location is perfect, with 1.85 acres of space, and the property boasts permits for all uses and plenty of parking. The building is 4,000 square feet. The eatery opened in 2010 as a second location to the original restaurant in Riverhead, which was founded in 2003. Both the Westhampton Beach building and the business are for sale; the Riverhead outpost is not for sale.

SUCCESSION HOUSE BACK ON THE MARKET

Have you made a giant pot of money lately, possibly by acquiring a Swedish tech startup? Who hasn’t? But only one person will be able to

purchase an iconic architect-designed Hamptons mansion made famous in “Succession.”

An ultra-contemporary Wainscott residence caught the world’s attention on season three’s

episode four of the blockbuster series. Billionaire investor Josh Aaronson, played by Adrien Brody, summons Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong) and Logan Roy (Brian Cox) to his beachfront mansion, to which Kendall comments, “Nice spot.” Nice spot, indeed.

Designed by Barnes Coy Architects, the alluring residence features inverted rooflines, designed to maximize the height of the property under local zoning laws and about which Chris Coy has said, “express a diverse village of parts… offering opaque surfaces of teak, stucco, granite and zinc that alternate with transparent swaths of tempered glass.” The 11,000-square-foot house, with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, is comprised of four sections: a central communal space, the primary suite, a group of guest and family bedrooms, and an extensive lower level.

Outside, a sheltered deck includes an outdoor kitchen, and beyond the boomerang-shaped infinity pool and sunbathing deck, a path winds through the dunes to the beach.

The two-and-a-half-acre spread, framed on one side by 230 feet of oceanfront and on the other by farm fields, sold for $45 million in 2021 and now, just two years later, it’s back up for grabs at $55 million via Bespoke Real Estate. A mere bagatelle to a member of the Roy family, of course.

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VACATION LIKE A CELEBRITY

SNL’s “Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost is renting his Montauk home this summer for $65,000 per month. Set on over one acre with ocean views, he purchased it in 2015 for just north of $2 million. The 2,600 sq.ft. house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, multiple decks and a heated pool. More goodies include a steam shower, bocce court and a Sonos sound system. Jost, who’s married to actress  Scarlett Johansson, has been a cast member of “SNL” since 2005, when he joined as a staff writer. He was made co-anchor of the show’s “Weekend Update” segment in 2014.

“Sex and the City” star Sarah Jessica Parker is renting out her Amagansett beach cottage this summer for $95,000 per month, according to Realtor.com. It can also be rented for the month of July for $45,000, or from August to Labor Day for $35,000. The petite property is both cozy

and charming and features a deeded pathway to one of the best beaches in the Hamptons. Besides “Sex and the City,” fame, Parker recently starred on Broadway with her husband Matthew Broderick in Neil Simon’s play “Plaza Suite.” The sequel to “Sex and the City,” HBO’s “And Just Like That,” is back for its second season in June.

CH CH CHANGES

Sotheby’s International Realty has welcomed Nick Brown to their East Hampton office. Nick has a lifelong connection to the Hamptons, which provides him with an unrivaled understanding of the area and an unparalleled ability to offer clients guidance and support in all aspects of real estate.

A native New Yorker, Nick grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Since day one, he has spent weekends and summers at his

family’s beloved converted 18th-century barn in the Springs section of East Hampton. After spending 30 years on Wall Street, Nick’s financial acumen enhances his ability to serve his clients’ real estate needs.

Well before getting his real estate license, friends and colleagues often looked to Nick for guidance when searching for a special second home or Hamptons summer rental. As a professional sales agent, clients can expect as much handholding as desired when selling, buying, or renting, always providing expertise and dedication in what may be a very challenging process.

Nick splits his time between the West Chelsea neighborhood of New York City and East Hampton. In the summers when not running to and from real estate appointments, Nick can dependably be found on the Amagansett beach that he has frequented his entire life.

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NAME DROP

The Hamptons are so hot that even songs seek a connection to this place. Case in point, the Jonas Brothers just dropped the single Summer in The Hamptons this past month on their fifth studio album, The Album. Lyrics to the simple two-minute ditty include: “Champagne ocean, raw emotion, sky wide open. Sex like summer in the Hamptons.”

FAMILY FEUD

Who doesn’t love a good fish-out-of-water story, especially when it involves pointing out uncomfortably inappropriate class and social distinctions?

It gets even better when such a tale comes wrapped up in a bow with a couple of familiar East End faces in primary roles. Get ready to laugh all the way through the show with Montauk’s two-time Academy Award winning Robert DeNiro and Kim Cattrall, formerly of East Hampton, in About My Father.

The feature-length comedy, written by and starring hot comic Sebastian Maniscalco, is roughly based on his own real-life father, a larger-thanlife character who came to America to find more opportunities for his family. The film also stars Leslie Bibb and David Rasche (gotta love him in Succession!), who come to the party to play and slay!

FOOD FIGHT

Representing all things good and tasty, Iron Chef and Bridgehampton resident Alex Guarnaschelli has been sharpening her knives yet again to take on the culinary world in Alex Vs America.

Now in its third season on The Food Network, this tasty treat stars Guarnaschelli, who will attempt to best 15 more talented chefs as they take on a multitude of ingredients and cuisines. Hosted by chef Top Chef alum Eric Adjepong, this season’s

competition will encompass themes such as Game Day, Bacon, Pastry, James Beard Winners, Hawaii, and more. Participating judges throughout the 10-episode season will include: Antonia Lofaso, Chris Cosentino, Stephanie Izard, Kwame Onwauchi, Roy Yamaguchi and Sheldon Simeon, Brooke Williamson, and Jet Tila, among others.

ONE FOR THE AGES

Montauk’s Rufus Wainwright is such a fan of “The End” that he’s throwing a monster 50th birthday celebration concert there to benefit the Montauk Historical Society. Planned for July 13 at the Montauk Lighthouse, the b-day bash will include special guest performances by Jimmy Fallon, Tig Notaro, Laurie Anderson, Loudon Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Lucy Wainwright Roche, GE Smith, Wainwright’s husband Jorn Weisbrodt, and more. Even the host committee for the event is cool — Julianne Moore, Isabella Rossellini, Cindy Sherman, Paul Simon, and Liev Schreiber are all part of it. Get your tickets now if they aren’t already sold out!

MORE DRAMA MAMA

Looks like Water Mill’s Jennifer Lopez is definitely on the action-adventure train by the looks of her latest work. Recently starring in Shotgun Wedding with Josh Duhamel, she’s currently headlining The Mother.

In this feature-length film, Lopez plays a militarytrained assassin who comes out of hiding to protect

Of course, there are also the requisite literary references. Author Emma Cline puts the South Fork front and center, if not by name, then by implication, in her new novel The Guest. This riveting story touches on every home-owning East Ender’s nightmare: the guest who refuses to leave. Yikes!

And lastly, I just have to share about my little ol’ book, East End Fun & Games. The puzzle and activity book for kids is all about our special little place here on the edge of Long Island. Published by East End Press, the puzzles and activities are by Dawn Watson and the super cute illustrations are by John Dempsey. Check it out at local bookstores, toy stores, souvenir-type shops and more. Happy summer!

About My Father Kim Cattrall, Leslie Bibb, and David Rasche

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Curvilinear furniture echoes the natural curves of the apartment’s windows and is paired with a palette of cream-colored hues and nubby textiles.

A TRIBECA APARTMENT IS A STUDY IN COSSETED MINIMALISM

TEXT BY NINA THOMSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE FRANZEN

In the mid-nineteen-twenties, the Vicomte Charles de Noailles and his wife, Marie-Laure, discerning patrons of the arts, hired a young decorator named Jean-Michel Frank to redesign the drawing room of their hôtel particulier at 11 Place de États-Unis in Paris. The results — a master class in bold minimalist glamor — helped to make Frank one of the most talked about decorators of his time on both sides of the Atlantic. (He went on to decorate the ground floor of Nelson Rockefeller’s New York City townhouse.)

Nearly a century later, the hugely influential Frank continues to hold design connoisseurs in his sway. The interior decorator Jessica Gersten counts herself among them. When longtime clients of Gersten hired her to inject their roughly 3,300-square-foot condominium in lower Manhattan with character, the Noailleses’ drawing room became one of the project’s touchstones. To be sure, Frank isn’t the most obvious guiding spirit for an upper-story unit that features a long run of curved ultra-modern floor-to-ceiling windows in a tower building of recent construction. But what is interior design if not the art of dreaming? Gersten brings it off nicely, in part because she doesn’t imitate Frank so much as take his work as a point of departure for her own.

Consider the curvilinear furniture that is featured throughout the apartment. Frank favored rectilinear forms, but Gersten, who has a background in fashion design, takes a more sensuous approach, choosing pieces that suggest a congruence with the natural curves of the apartment’s windows and other architectural forms. Then

there’s the parchment-clad niche in the living room and a white plaster bar of Gersten’s design, which divides the kitchen and dining room in high style (replacing a wall that Gersten took down to provide the common areas with unobstructed views of the Hudson to the north and west). That piece, she says, was made off-site and involved “multiple trades and was a labor of love.”

The way in which Gersten deploys parchment and plaster evokes the Noailleses’ drawing room, after a fashion. But whereas Frank’s design was a bit chilly, Gersten aimed for a warmer vibe, or, as she puts it, “super-sophisticated custom bespoke.” She elaborates: “The clients wanted the apartment to feel very soothing, so I backed into that with layers of cream colors and textures and parchment and wood and plaster. I just knew I wanted to use a lot of natural materials to give the space an earthy feel.” The overall effect is at once light yet grounded — remarkable for an apartment that perches high above the city. She achieves this through an attention to form and shape, a palette of cream-colored hues, nubby textiles, and furniture that begs to be touched.

The latter includes a gouged oak console in the foyer with its dozens of finger tipsized hollows on its surface. Making it was an onerous process she says, “that took a lot of tries to get right. I didn’t want it to look like honeycomb. I wanted it to be more irregular and less machine-like.”

“Machine-like” is a phrase that could apply to many designer homes these days. Some clients aspire to live in places that have the look and feel of hotels and there is no shortage of high-end decorators who are willing to oblige them. But that’s not Gersten’s style.

As to how a modern apartment in lower Manhattan ends up engaged in convivial conversation with a centuries-old hôtel particulier in Paris, she says, “It’s hard to put into words. There’s no formula for what I do. Each project is unique. But the one constant is trust. A designer has to gain the client’s trust immediately and because these were repeat clients they trusted me to do what was right for the space from the start.“

In this case, that meant fitting out the apartment with made-to-order pieces, down to the beds and headboards in the bedrooms. “Their previous apartment wasn’t as bespoke,” says Gersten. “When the clients told me they wanted to up the ante, I knew just what they were looking for.”

Gersten aimed for a warmer vibe, or, as she puts it, “super-sophisticated custom bespoke.”

GREEN LIVING

7 GREEN LIVING TRENDS TO EMBRACE IN YOUR HOME

Driven by the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly living and building solutions, “green living” is the trending catchphrase dominating the design and building industries while having significant implications for the future of construction and residential home design. As more people become interested in sustainability, homebuilders are responding with eco-friendly construction methods, materials, and designs.

To better understand what green living really means, let’s unpack different types of design/ building which underpin the concept. “Passive” means using natural energy efficient design combined with the latest technology. Passive design techniques optimize the building orientation, thermal mass, window placement, and shading devices to minimize energy consumption for heating, cooling, and lighting. By contrast, “active” design strategies use

purchased energy to keep a building comfortable using forced-air HVAC systems, heat pumps and electric lights. Active strategies also include renewable energy systems such as solar-electric and solar-thermal panels, wind turbines, and geothermal energy. A net zero building generates its own energy using clean renewable resources, in a quantity equal to or greater than the total amount of energy it uses over the course of a year.

The takeaway: green living and sustainable building practices reduce your carbon footprint by reducing waste, energy consumption and water consumption – and there are not insignificant monetary savings as well. Now comes the more difficult question: how can you embrace the green living trends in your current home? Here are a number of ways across multiple price points:

1. LED LIGHTS: Replacing your incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs is an easy and fairly

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inexpensive way to start to live the green life. LED lighting is an energy-efficient, cost-efficient, long-lasting, durable, and eco-friendly sustainable solution. A regular LED light, with moderate use, will last up to 10 years, or even longer. The manufacturing process of LED lighting is also environmentally conscious: unlike those Edison bulbs that are made using mercury, LED lighting does not contain toxic elements harmful to the environment and they’re 100% recyclable.

2. SUSTAINABLE LINENS: Green living is not just about building materials and systems – it also encompasses the textiles you incorporate into your day-to-day life. At a much more modest price point, green living enthusiasts can purchase sustainable linens such as sheets, towels, tablecloths and napkins made of organic materials like bamboo. In addition to being eco-friendly, bamboo linens have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their soft, luxurious feel

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and antibacterial properties. Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, making bamboo linens perfect for people with sensitive skin or allergies. They’re also moisture-wicking and breathable, keeping you cool and comfortable throughout the night.

3. ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS: Looking to replace an old dishwasher, washing machine or dryer? Look for an energy efficient model with a good ENERGY STAR rating. Residential ovens, ranges and microwaves don’t get an ENERGY STAR rating; however, consider convection ovens, which typically use 20% less energy than a standard oven. A note for ranges: energy consumption can vary because of the cookware you use – make sure your pots are not warped, as warped pots could use up to 50% more energy to boil water. In the oven, copper-bottom pans heat up faster than regular pans; glass or ceramic dishes are more conductive than metal pans. Some other energy-efficient home upgrades include replacing windows with double panes and Low-E glass and using water-saving low-flow faucets and fixtures. Installing insulation and weatherstripping in areas that didn’t have them before, switching to a tankless water heater, and adding ceiling fans can also significantly impact overall energy consumption.

4. SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES: Many homeowners are going green through technology. Smart home

automation usually controls temperature, security, and lighting. Smart thermostats – like the Ecobee Smart Thermostat, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat or the Amazon Smart Thermostat – allow you to regulate the temperature in your home through your mobile device and can learn your temperature and timing preference to maximize comfort and energy efficiency.

Smart lighting lets you adjust indoor and outdoor lighting remotely through a smartphone app or by using a control panel within your home. There are two categories of smart lighting: smart bulbs and smart switches. The most effective smart lighting setup in a home will likely be a mix of smart bulbs and smart switches controlled by a smart home platform such as Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, or Amazon Alexa. You can program lights to turn on and off at certain times of the day, create schedules and routines based upon your convenience which serve to increase the security and safety of your home while minimizing energy waste.

A smart irrigation system can help save thousands of gallons of water (and hundreds of dollars) a year. Systems like Cyber-Rain are customizable to any size yard and allow you to monitor and adjust the system from any Internet connected device. Systems like Cyber-Rain conserve the earth’s precious water resource by checking the weather

forecast for you and automatically adjusting the irrigation schedule when rain is detected. According to its website, Cyber-Rain users average a 35 percent reduction in water consumption.

Smart window treatment systems can help to reduce your home’s HVAC energy consumption by programming window shades or blinds to open or close depending on whether you need to keep the house warm or cool.

5. INDOOR PLANTS: Using houseplants in your decor is a natural and cost-effective way of improving your home’s air quality, while simultaneously delivering a positive psychological boost –according to research in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology, having plants in your house can help you feel more relaxed, calm, and connected to nature. Create a “living wall” – a vertical garden which offers a refreshingly green space experience that functions as living wall art while providing all the benefits of nature.

6. SOLAR PANELS: Solar panels are a great start to reducing your household’s carbon footprint — and are not as cost prohibitive as many think. Solar panels help generate clean and renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. Installation costs are continually decreasing and can be financed, and the ever-increasing upside value includes tax breaks and incentives as well as substantially lower electricity bills. According to Energy Sage, a solar panel marketplace, the average cost for a 5 kWh solar installation in Suffolk County comes in around $16,700 – before adjusting for the 30% federal solar tax credit, the NYS tax credit of 25% of the system cost up to $5,000, and other local sales and property tax exemptions. Further, in a process called “net metering”, solar owners can offset their electric bills for the excess electricity they transfer to the grid.

7. TINY HOMES: If you’re looking for a complete, green living lifestyle change, maybe the tiny home movement is for you! This movement advocates the reduction of living space and the overall carbon footprint while promoting a simplified lifestyle of living with less. Compared to building a normalsized home, tiny homes provide sustainability at a much lower cost.

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HERBS FOR YOUR GARDEN

BY ANNE HALPIN

Herbs are indispensable in the kitchen, and if you’ve only bought them in jars in the supermarket you may be surprised at how different they taste when you pick them fresh from your garden. To grow your own herbs, a good soil mix is 4 parts of sandy loam and 1 part compost. You can find herb plants at local garden centers and nurseries. You can buy fresh herbs in supermarkets, too, but if you grow your own you can cut just the amount you need.

Many herbs used in cooking grow best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Plant them in pots or in a garden, and clip leaves as you need them for cooking. At the end of the season you can dry your own herbs to store and use over the winter.

Here are some herbs to consider growing:

Basil is a classic addition to tomato sauces for pasta or pizza. Basil can be dried for use in winter, though the flavor won’t have the pizazz of leaves picked fresh from the garden.

Chives belong to the onion family and have clumps of hollow, narrow cylindrical leaves with a mild oniony flavor. The purple flowers that appear in late spring or early summer are edible too, and make tasty accents for salads. Cut stems as needed — plants will keep producing into fall.

Dill has feathery bluish green leaves made up of lots of thin leaflets. Its flowers resemble those of fennel or the wildflower Queen Anne’s lace. It’s classic for making pickles, and terrific with salmon and other fish. Best used fresh from the garden, but you can also dry it for winter use. Dill is attractive to bees.

Mints Peppermint and spearmint are the best known of the mint tribe, but there are many mints, all with cooling qualities. The plants have distinctive square stems. Many mints are perennials and can spread in the garden. Plants grow about 2 feet high.

Parsley goes with lots of foods, except for desserts and sweets. Curly parsley is most familiar, but there’s also a flat-leaved variety. Plant in a sunny to partly shaded location and cut leaves as you need them in the kitchen.

Sage is a familiar ingredient in Thanksgiving turkey stuffing, but has a host of uses. Include young leaves in omelets, soups, sausages and more. There are numerous types of sage, from dwarf varieties to some with colorful leaves including Tricolor (cream, purple and green), Purpurea (purple) and Aurea (golden and green).

Tarragon is one of the classic French fines herbs Its fresh leaves have a hint of licorice, but when dried they take on a mellower flavor. Tarragon is classic in bearnaise sauce, remoulade and French dressing.

Thyme is a most versatile family, there are many varieties of thyme, some with notes of lemon, caraway or nutmeg. Give thyme a location in full sun, and soil that’s well-drained.

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SALES AND MEDIAN PRICES DECLINE FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2019

BY ALICE PHILLIPS

It may come as no surprise, but the first quarter 2023 sales numbers are in and they are….down again, even in the Hamptons, which is usually insulated from downward pressures associated with other national real estate markets. With this in mind, a number of local real estate professionals unboxed and analyzed these numbers in recently-published proprietary market reports. Diving into these report details side by side highlights expected market trends; however, there are a couple of surprises hidden in that data. Let’s take a look…

For the sixth consecutive quarter, the total number of Hamptons home sales is down; however, for the first time since 2019, the median and average home prices fell. Hamptons power broker Tim Davis of The Corcoran Group sums

up recent Hamptons market movement in his most recent East End Market Report:

“In First Quarter 2023, South Fork single-family home sales fell 30% year-over-year, the sixth consecutive quarter of annual decline. This period was the slowest first quarter since 2013, with 12% fewer sales than First Quarter 2019… First Quarter 2023 recorded the first annual drop in average and median prices since 2019. Year-over-year, average price fell 7% and median price was down 8%. The decline in transactions and price indices lead overall dollar volume to drop 34% annually although all price ranges saw sales decline by at least 25%, the highest and lowest price ranges exhibited the sharpest declines.”

Home sales volume decreased by 49.5%

compared to last year; total number of home sales were down by 44% for the same period – data which indicates that a lack of housing supply directly impacts the volume of sales. In fact, for the past year or more, many local real estate professionals have claimed that lack of supply has been the greatest issue facing the Hamptons real estate marketplace. Tim Davis shares real inventory numbers: 1735 listings at the end of the Q1 2023, representing a slight increase of 1% annually and 0.1% quarterly.

Douglas Elliman’s most recent market report (compiled by real estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel) states that lack of supply has led to a sharp drop in total deals, with sales volume down 57% in the first quarter. While there seems to be no question that supply continues

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to be an issue across the East End of Long Island, headwinds from the financial markets and other global factors seem to be taking precedence –among them, the most recent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, unsettled stock and equity markets and global unrest.

In her recent market report, Judi Desiderio, CEO of Town & Country Real Estate, sheds some light as to why the Hamptons market are trending downward. “As any Hamptons Real Estate Broker will tell you, business took a turn in June 2022 then went on vacation elsewhere from Thanksgiving through February. Therefore, it is no surprise that the Town & Country Q1 Home Sales Report shows a lot of red. In fact, all 12 markets we monitor had decreases in the Total Number of Home Sales as well as declines in the Total Home Sale Volume. Why, you ask? The retreat began with interest rate hikes at an unprecedented pace, due to the highest inflation in four decades, not to mention a stock market that gave even a seasoned investor whiplash, while geopolitical tensions escalate and a ground war ensued, the likes of which we’ve not seen in decades. With all those negative influences, it comes as no surprise for buyers to take a pause.”

In the most recent market report issued by Brown Harris Stevens, Executive Managing Director Philip O’Connell concurs: “The pace of sales in

the Hamptons real estate market continued to slow down during the First Quarter of 2023, impacted by ongoing economic concerns with interest rates, inflation and talk of a looming recession, as well as persistent lack of inventory at the local level.” Taking these factors in the aggregate, one might think that the prevailing

seller’s market for the past few years has flipped into a buyer’s market. Not so, continues the analysis in the BHS market report:

“Traditionally, fewer sales and lower prices would indicate a shift from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market, but this is not the case in the Hamptons today. The third required element of a buyer’s market – a surplus of available homes – is absent. In fact, the inventory level of homes on the East End is still at near record-low numbers and is the major local factor impacting the rate of home sales today. With fewer homes for sale, today’s buyers are willing to spend more time searching for the right home at the right price, no longer willing to pay a premium for expediency as we witnessed during the previous two years. Likewise, serious sellers are coming to terms with the fact that ‘Pandemic pricing’ is over and listing prices are being adjusted accordingly.”

Douglas Elliman’s report took a decidedly more upbeat position, indicating that the average price for a house in the Hamptons hit a high note of $3 million for the first time. Anecdotal information from that report states that the average price in the Hamptons is now more than

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Traditionally, fewer sales and lower prices would indicate a shift from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market, but this is not the case in the Hamptons today. The third required element of a buyer’s market – a surplus of available homes – is absent. In fact, the inventory level of homes on the East End is still at near record-low numbers.

— Phillip O’Connell Brown Harris Stevens

$1 million higher than the average sales price in Manhattan, marking the largest gap between the two markets since Miller Samuel started collecting that data in 2005. This report also indicates that the median and average sales prices in the luxury Hamptons market (the top 10% of sales) surged 33% to $16.1 million, fueled by a number of home sales in the tens of millions.

Douglas Elliman’s Martha Gundersen, associate broker in the Bridgehampton office, explains why her firm remains bullish on the Hamptons market despite the apparent headwinds. “We are very optimistic about the future of the Hamptons real estate market. The fundamentals are very strong. The federal reserve raised the interest rates so quickly and aggressively to combat inflation, but this is a much different problem than the crisis we saw in 2008 in regards to real estate. We’ve done well, but expect to do better in the future

when the fed stops raising the interest rates and things normalize. We’re confident the real estate market will turn around. Once inflation comes down, I think it’s off to the races.”

A couple of nuggets buried in the data were quite surprising – but pleasantly so! Several markets west of the canal – Westhampton and Hamptons Bays in particular – saw an uptick in median/average pricing and an increase in sales volume. From the T&C Report: “In Westhampton [which includes Remsenburg, Westhampton Beach, East Quogue, Quogue and Quiogue], the Median Home Sales Price rose 5.56% to $1,425,000 up from $1,350,000… Hampton Bays also ticked up the Median Home Sale Price by 3.32% to $777,000.” Likewise, Tim Davis reports that “... areas west of the Canal perform[ed] better than those to the east. Westhampton Beach saw the most significant growth in median price, up 41% year-over-year…”

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THESE RESTAURANTS ARE EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY

GO GREEN WITH A VISIT TO THESE EAST END SPOTS

BY HANNAH SELINGER

Greener pastures — and plates — await in the Hamptons this season. For a more sustainable take on the culinary scene, look no further than the East End, where local chefs and restaurateurs are turning to Long Island’s own resources for delicious dishes that are irresistible, and ecologically guilt-free. From Amagansett to Montauk to Bridgehampton, we’ve compiled some of our favorite spots that are doing Long Island justice when it comes to sustainable practices, representing the local farms, dairies, producers, and growers that make the region great. Read on for a greener look at this summer in the Hamptons.

A seasonal spot with an extremely beachy vibe, Morty’s Oyster Stand is now back for its 5th summer. The restaurant celebrates local fish whenever possible, with Long Island oysters served with a pink pepper mignonette, little neck clams, local tuna with an aguachile, Bang Island mussels with a Pernod cream and fennel confit, and, of course, a drink inherited from the restaurant’s predecessor, the BBC (a frozen concoction of rum, coconut, banana, and cocoa, dedicated to Cyril’s,

which once stood in the same spot). For seafood enthusiasts who want sustainably caught fish, Morty’s is the place to be this summer.

It may be new, but it’s already making waves. Mavericks, in Montauk, helmed by Executive Chef Jeremy Blutstein, offers up a menu that is dedicated to sustainable practices. The restaurant’s nascent website boasts a list of local suppliers, from Mecox

Bay Dairy, in Bridgehampton, to 8 Hands Farms, on the North Fork, to Marilee’s Farmstand, in Sagaponack. “We believe in community support and collaboration,” a missive about the food and suppliers reads. Large-format options for guests include local and sustainable options like a whole Montauk black sea bass, a Southampton maitake mushroom steak, and even a classic porterhouse. (Menus change seasonally, current options may not reflect what was available at the time of writing.)

Amagansett’s Il Buco al Mare features selections from local waters, like the Montauk pearl oysters, served with turmeric and Cava vinegar, or the local fluke crudo, with peas, strawberries, and horseradish. When the season is in full swing, produce comes courtesy of the area’s bountiful farms. A recent example: winter chicories, along with anchovy, moscatel, and breadcrumbs. Even proteins — like a recent entrée of Long Island duck with charred sweet potato, blood orange, and pistachio — are from the region, whenever possible. Even the restaurant’s enviable selection of tinned fish is a sustainable option, replacing overfished species, which can be ruinous to marine life.

Almond Bridgehampton, of course, has abided by a sustainable culinary ethos for decades. Chef Jason Weiner relies on Long Island’s farms, farmers, and producers whenever possible, giving credit to their hard work right on his menus. Ever-rotating menu options reflect the seasons (recent offerings boast delights from Water Mill, Southampton, and more, with sunchokes, ramps, local cheese, and mixed greens making appearances on the menu). No matter what time of year you happen to stop into Almond, of course, you’ll always be treated to a seasonally appropriate (and locally curated) meal, thanks to a dedication to the producers and growers that are right around the restaurant, in the heart of the Hamptons. It doesn’t get much greener than that.

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If art is infused with energy, then the tactile quality of hands magically molding clay leaves a lasting impression. Robin Gianis masterfully brings nature to life in her ceramics and drawings, capturing the intricacies of plants or creatures. “It’s my biggest inspiration,” she says, “I am honing in on things like anemones or petals or branches, the repeating patterns or rotations in nature. My work is not narrative. It’s more about texture and movement. I want to enchant people with a different language.” And in the language of ceramics, her fluency learned over the course of decades leads to a quality which uniquely identifies her work and yet which is not monolithic. “I don’t play it safe,” she explains, “Part of the fun for me is to ask, ‘What would happen if…?’” While many times it may not achieve the wow factor, or as in the case of ceramics, literally crack or break, there are the moments when the end result is better than imagined. “It’s that feeling you get when something speaks to you.”

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cultural organizations including the Parrish Art Museum and Guild Hall.

“It’s very important if you are the only art teacher in a student’s life that you expose them to other artists in the community.” She takes this responsibility seriously, helping each student to discover what they have to say and how to express it. For her own art, her local connections create opportunities for collaboration and exhibition. “If someone wants to be surrounded by art and beautiful country there’s not a better place than here,” she says. Ashawagh Hall, the Southampton Cultural Center and most recently Bay Street Theater have shown her work, the latest exhibition as part of the Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons. Many of her connections go back to her early days when she was in her 20’s managing The Barefoot Contessa gourmet food shop in East Hampton.

For Gianis creativity expands beyond her artwork, it is her life’s art which has been part of her home in East Hampton since the late ‘80s. Her partner Aurelio Torres is also an artist as well as her daughter Phoebe who works

at the Mark Borghi gallery. Her son Orion is a student at the University of Montana. “I am a maker of all things: I sew, I garden, I needlepoint and I cook and bake.” It all becomes a meditation which connects her to her center, a necessary daily practice. Luckily for students in Bridgehampton she has been a public art teacher for over 20 years for ages kindergarten through high school in her single classroom. “The hardest part is finding a chair that fits both a four and an eighteenyear-old,” she says with a laugh. The kiln in the classroom is mostly for student work, but the one she has at home allows for experimentation with multiple firings and different glazing techniques.

Gianis finds the local art community a boon to herself and students, collaborating with different

Summer represents a break from school but Gianis enjoys teaching ceramics at The Art Barge in Amagansett, “It’s a breathtakingly beautiful slice of heaven,” she says of the setting on Napeague Harbor where she can often see Aurelio windsurfing.

Nature, in the end, perhaps represents an operating metaphor for Gianis. It is about both putting down roots yet sending tendrils to the sky.

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PALM BEACH ARTS SCENE

BY SKYE SHERMAN

Palm Beach’s natural environment is one of its main draws, but its collection of manmade masterpieces displayed in galleries clustered mainly around Worth Avenue (almost) outshines even its most sun-drenched days. Here, we take a look at three top galleries on the island.

WALLY FINDLAY GALLERIES

A gallery sporting a three-century legacy located a four-minute walk from the beach? Only in Palm Beach. With its Worth Avenue location dating back to 1961, it’s practically an institution on the island, and sets the standard of excellence in Palm Beach’s fine art community. Through the decades and with the changing times, the gallery has represented various schools of art, but specialties include French Impressionism, PostImpressionism, and European and American contemporary art. Go now to marvel at the masterful treatment of color by contemporary artists like Ronnie Landfield, Ptolemy Mann, and Charles Neal.

AKTION ART

There’s perhaps nowhere in Palm Beach more emblematic of the migration of Cool Kids from New York than Aktion Art, located in The Esplanade on Worth Avenue. Opened by Nick Hissom and

Kameron Ramirez, two twenty-somethings who pandemic-pivoted from careers in music and film to fine art, Aktion Art is an international art gallery at the cusp of what’s coming.

“Palm Beach has exploded in recent times since COVID,” Hissom says. “We’ve seen a huge influx of dynamic galleries and collectors of all ages that are creating a fresh new face for art here. Kameron and I are so excited to be a part of it. … Helping to curate the neighborhood has been an incredible project so far.”

The contemporary approach at this full-service art gallery, advisory, and dealership is unlike anything else on the island.

SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY

Another millennial-helmed, can’t-miss art haven on the island is Samuel Owen Gallery, located on buzzy Royal Poinciana Way. With locations in Greenwich, Nantucket and Boston, the name may be familiar, but the Palm Beach display (0pened by Devon McCready) of international contemporary and modern art by established and mid-career artists is something special, capturing both the spirit of the island and the zeitgeist of our times. Go to peruse original paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and limited-edition prints.

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LAWRENCE BOAL 631-624-0381 Lawrence@nestseekers.com

EXQUISITE MALIBU STYLE MODERN CONTEMPORARY

New to Market, exquisite Malibu Style Modern Contemporary perfectly suited on a meticulously well-kept shy 2-acre parcel with Pool and Tennis offering the Ultimate in Hamptons Resort Style Summer living. Magnificently positioned and perched high above is where you’ll find this exceptional Hamptons 4 level Modern bathing in full privacy and greenery with its commanding views of the full-sized North/South Tennis and its oversized 50x18 heated Saltwater Gunite Pool. Here summer never ends with its pool and jacuzzi wrapped in white marble and sprawling green lawns which take center stage all summer long. Boasting 6725 ft of luxurious open and modern resort style living spaces on 4 levels which feature soaring ceiling heights, an abundance of natural light and its expansive sliding glass doors which magically blend the indoor and outdoor spaces effortlessly creating the ultimate Hamptons entertaining space. Boasting 6725 ft of luxurious open and modern resort style living spaces on 4 levels which feature soaring ceiling heights, an abundance of natural light and its expansive sliding glass doors. WebID 2663525 $6,900,000

ROBERT CANBERG 631-816-0998

RobertC@nestseekers.com

CATHERINE CANBERG 631-816-0997 CatherineC@nestseekers.com

Photo: Jake Rajs

SUMMER SPLASHES

BY BEVERLY STEPHEN

It’s summertime and the water is calling. Whether you choose beach or pool, you want to be prepared, comfortable, and stylish — this is the Hamptons, after all.

THE MONACO BACKPACK BEACH CHAIR

This comfy chair with a pillow up top folds up into a shoulder friendly backpack for easy carrying. $150.95 food52.com

INFLATABLE PRINTED POOL RINGS

Printed with beach-inspired scenes on both sides. Recyclable PVC plastic. $34.99 - $55 food52.com

CHIC BLANKET OR TOWEL

These handwoven Turkish fabrics can double as beach blanket or towel — maybe even a bathing suit cover up. $59 food52.com

KEEP DRY

Multicolor cabana stripe beach towels. $59 - $118 frontgate.com

VINTAGE INSPIRED STRIPED CANVAS COOLER

Eco-Recycled PVC lining keeps snacks and sips cold all day — just be sure to include some ice packs. $79 food52.com

SUN SHELTER POP-UP TENT

Light weight polyester shell blocks sun’s harmful rays. Packs away as an easy to carry round disc. $78.95 food52.com

CELEBRATING OUR LEGACY, EMBRACING OUR FUTURE

1. HISTORIC OCEAN AVENUE EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE

$11,500,000 | Historic c. 1889 Home | Ideally Located Near Main Beach and Village Center 1± Acre | 7,000± sf | 12 BR | 9 BA | 3 Floors 32OceanAvenue.com

JAMES J. MACMILLAN

516.702.5674 | jmacmillan@bhsusa.com

ELIZABETH WOHL 646.645.0125 | ewohl@bhsusa.com

2. SIX-ACRE, DESIGNERS’ OWN EAST HAMPTON

$ 4,750,000 | 6± Acres | 5,629± sf 4 BR | 6.5 BA Garden Room | Grand and Elegant Architecture Heated Gunite Pool | Pool House | 17TerrysTrail.com

PETER M. TURINO 631.235.9098 | pturino@bhsusa.com

SHANNAN M. NORTH 631.445.0461 | snorth@bhsusa.com

ROXANNE A. BRIGGS 516.768.2793 | rbriggs@bhsusa.com

3. EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE ESTATE AREA

$9,250,000 | Historic c. 1776 Home | 1.14± Acres 7 BR | 6.5 BA | 3 Floors | Gunite Pool Separate Garage + Artist’s Studio 117EgyptLane.com

ROXANNE A. BRIGGS 516.768.2793 | rbriggs@bhsusa.com

PETER M. TURINO 631.235.9098 | pturino@bhsusa.com

1. CUSTOM HOME WITH POOL QUOGUE ESTATE SECTION

$5,950,000 | 1.04± Acre 4,035± sf | 5 BR | 6.5 BA Geo-Thermal + Solar Efficiency | Covered Porch Heated Gunite Pool | Pool House with BA + Loft 7QuogoNeckLn.com

LAUREN A. BATTISTA 631.288.5534 | lbattista@bhsusa.com

2. CENTRAL LOCATION AND PRIVACY IN QUIOGUE

$2,495,000 l 1.21± Acres | 3,128± sf | 4 BR 2.5 BA | Renovated in 2020 | Heated Pool 2-Car Garage | Half-Mile from the Village 398MillRoad.com

WILLIAM F. LEMAIRE 631.288.5208 | wlemaire@bhsusa.com

SAUNDRA DUCHESSE 631.702.0435 | sduchesse@bhsusa.com

3. WATERFRONT WITH DOCK WESTHAMPTON

$3,325,000 | 0.67± Acre 3,306± sf | 4 BR | 3 BA 125± Feet of Bulkheading | Suitable for a 38’ Boat Panoramic Water Views | 20’ x 40’ Pool 17SandpiperCourt.com

LAUREN A. BATTISTA 631.288.5534 | lbattista@bhsusa.com

150 YEARS OF INNOVATION, EXPERTISE, AND SERVICE

4. HILDRETH HOUSE SAGAPONACK SOUTH

$7,795,000 | 2.12± Acres | Colonial Revival c. 1919

3 BR | 3.5 BA | Separate 2-Story Studio with FPL Detached 2-Car Garage | Heated Gunite Pool 652SagaponackRd.com

PETER M. TURINO

631.235.9098 | pturino@bhsusa.com

SHANNAN M. NORTH 631.445.0461 | snorth@bhsusa.com

5. WEST BANKS | NORTH HAVEN

WATERFRONT COMMUNITY

$4,995,000 | 1.66± Acres | 5,575± sf | 5 BR | 5.5 BA Beautifully Appointed | Gunite Pool Parklike Grounds | Community Beach + Dock 2FoxCrossing.com

KORINE M. KONZET

631.258.8577 | kkonzet@bhsusa.com

6. NEWLY RENOVATED SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE

$3,900,000 | 0.48± Acre | 2,072± sf | 4 BR | 3.5 BA

Beautifully Renovated | Mahogany Floors Finished Lower Level | Heated Pool 25PleasantLane.com

LILLIAN A. HOLTZCLAW

631.204.2430 | lholtzclaw@bhsusa.com

1. OCEANFRONT SENSATION AMAGANSETT DUNES

$13,750,000 | 0.56± Acre | 2,500± sf | 4 BR | 3 BA

100’ of Ocean Frontage | Decks on 2 Levels

Renovated + Upgraded in 2017 | 2-Car Garage AmagansettOceanfront.com

JAMES J. MACMILLAN

516.702.5674 | jmacmillan@bhsusa.com

2. LAND: 2.82 ACRES NORTH HAVEN POINT

$3,595,000 | 2.82± Acres Pristine Parcel Ideal Building Opportunity | Association Tennis Courts and Private Beach 7GleasonCt.com

JOSÉ (JB) DOSSANTOS 516.901.7017 | jdsantos@bhsusa.com

3. BOLD MODERN DESIGN SOUTHAMPTON

$4,995,00 | 1.3± Acres | 5,500± sf | 5 BR | 5 BA Expansive Living Spaces | Bordering Reserve Detached 2-Level Garage | Heated Gunite Infinity Pool SouthamptonModern.com

CRISTINA MATOS

631.766.3378 | cmatos@bhsusa.com

MASTERING THE CRAFT OF REAL ESTATE FOR 150 YEARS

4. MECOX BAY WATERFRONT FLYING POINT | WATER MILL

$ 4,295,000 | 0.39± Acre | Stunning Location

Panoramic Ocean + Bay Views 1,300± sf | 3 BR | 2 BA | Decks on Two Levels 27BurnettsCove.com

DAVID TENENBAUM 347.907.5939 | dtenenbaum@bhsusa.com

TIMOTHY C. BURCH 917.275.3303 | tcburch@bhsusa.com

5. NEW CONTEMPORARY BARN EAST HAMPTON

$5,995,000 | Completed 2023 | 0.51± Acre | 6,421± sf 6 BR | 6 Full, 2 Half BA | Open Post and Beam Construction | Heated Gunite Pool | 2-Car Garage 58CoveHollowRd.com

TIMOTHY R. O’CONNOR 917.273.7099 | toconnor@bhsusa.com

JEFFREY C. CARTER 646.388.2144 | jcarter@bhsusa.com

6. MODERN BEACH HOUSE BY THE OCEAN | AMAGANSETT

$5,895,000 | 0.33± Acre | 1,900± sf | New, Custom Designed Interiors | New Chef’s Kitchen New CAC | Sun Room | Ability to Add a Pool 163AtlanticAve.com

TIMOTHY R. O’CONNOR 917.273.7099 | toconnor@bhsusa.com

JEFFREY C. CARTER 646.388.2144 | jcarter@bhsusa.com