Flaws Exposed: Steinway Tower Penthouse Tour by Erik Conover
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Welcome back to my channel! Today, I'm excited to share my reaction to Erik Conover's incredible tour of 111 West 57th Street, also known as the Steinway Tower, located on Billionaires Row in New York City. This iconic skyscraper is renowned for its stunning design and luxurious amenities. Join me as I dive deep into the details of this penthouse, discussing both the positives and the flaws.
In this video, I mention the address 111 West 57th Street and the name Steinway Tower several times to give you a comprehensive understanding of this magnificent property. Erik Conover's video tour offers an exclusive look at the interiors and breathtaking views, and I'll be reacting to every aspect of it.
Erik Conover is a master at showcasing luxury properties, and this penthouse at 111 West 57th Street is no exception. I'll also draw comparisons to other mansion tours, including those by Enes Yilmazer, who is known for his detailed and engaging property walkthroughs. Enes Yilmazer’s expertise will help provide a broader perspective on luxury real estate.
Throughout this reaction video, I'll highlight the remarkable features of the Steinway Tower penthouse at 111 West 57th Street while also pointing out any potential drawbacks. Whether you're a fan of Erik Conover, Enes Yilmazer, or just love exploring high-end real estate, this video is for you.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more reaction videos and luxury property reviews! Let's dive into the world of opulence and architectural marvels at 111 West 57th Street, the Steinway Tower.
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Thanks for being a good sport Pal…. Keep them coming… what’s next home alone?
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial next I find an agent, owner, broker who will let me give an unbiased truthful tour of a home LOL. The hours of bloopers I have on hard drives...
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@@erikvanconoverthat is SO true. If you actually said what you wanted to say about these properties they wouldn’t let you make the video or upload it 👍🏼
Do you have a video of the apts toward the top of Steinway? Wondering how the spaces change as the building becomes very narrow toward the top🔝🤔.
Imagine hosting a dinner party and having to guard the terrace to make sure some of your inebriated guests don’t fall to their deaths!
Yea, but what a great place for paper airplanes.
Trust me as someone who lives in NYC, the two elevator thing is a HUGE deal. My building is only 22 stories high and I am constantly having to wait 5+ minutes for one to come, and these don’t even open directly into ppl’s homes and can be shared. I would straight up never live in a building this tall with only two elevators, keep in mind there will be many times where one of the elevators will be dedicated to ppl moving in for hours or for the building staff to make trash pickups. Imagine being on the 60th floor and there is only one operational elevator that has to make individual pickups and drop-offs in the lobby, no exaggeration to say you could be waiting 15-20 minutes at times which is obviously horrible if you are in a rush or there’s an emergency. These are the details most ppl do not take into account when buying a place but you absolutely should, it’s something that will effect your life on a daily basis and can never be changed.
Yeah that's true this property would probably be just a trophy / investment property for whoever could afford this home but still
100% agree. I live in a Chicago 30-floor building with three shared elevators (2 residential + 1 service) and wait times can be horrendous-and that’s when all 3 elevators are in service. What happens in Steinway Tower if one of its two elevators breaks down? In my building, when one elevator goes out of service and needs repairs, our wait times double. And if someone needs the service elevator for moving or delivery, some of us just plan to not bother trying to leave home or order food/grocery/etc. delivery that day. 😅Usually a broken elevator stays out of service for at least 1.5 days. Something tells me Steinway Tower doesn’t have a dedicated elevator service person on-call for same-day repair.
no imagine those 2 elevators being clogged up by someone unloading a billionairs worth of food shopping for a week/month
@@randomchannel323 100%, plenty of places like this end up selling to ultra rich middle-eastern/ Asian clients who maybe stay there a few months a year at most. In that respect the buyers would care less about the day to day operations of the building, good point. That is a common theme with a lot of mega high end NYC realty, It seems like the homes are designed to look good rather than be the most optimal for a family to live in.
It's not like many people actually live in these buildings. It's all foreign investors.
I have been watching videos about Super luxury condo buildings, and you are the first one to explain about the keyed elevator going directly from the lobby to your condo, and not stopping for anyone else.
Thanks Stan ... i really appreciate your support
I lived in a much smaller building with only two elevators and the waiting was horrible. Often the elevator would be full when it finally arrived. Just the deliveries and servants will create a lot of traffic. Not even a service elevator?
Also, how can they be sure there is nobody inside the elevator when it goes to pick up somebody in the middle of their 50M home? I suppose when the elevator is at the 60th floor, you are at the 50th floor, the elevator will go all the way down to the lobby, where a guard checks it is empty. Then it goes back up to to the 50th. That is really inefficient. If the elevator smells really badly then your cheap home will get a bit of perfume also. And if 10 people are waiting in the lobby they each have to wait for the elevator to go up and then down with one person inside?! I would bring a chair and a computer so I could work while waiting. Surely there must be more elevators reserved for the lower floors - but it can't be a lot as the building is so skinny. This baffles me.
Well - one of the elevators is double decker with the bottom one being the service unit going to/from the basement. It is not a third elevator. But it helps a bit.
There are no elevators reserved for the lower floors of the tower. There are only two elevator shafts for all the tower apartments (46) from 17th floor (called 20 as they cheat) to the top floor.
"A pair of elevators connect each of the tower stories to the ground level and floor 10. One is a double-deck elevator with a service cab on the lower deck, which also descends to the cellar, while the other is a single-deck elevator"
@@pierre.a.larsenThere is never congestion in building like that. I worked for a law firm in NY for many years, we had clients in these fancy building and most of the year these building are mostly empty. The owners have multiple homes in different local and countries, they're usually in residence only a few months a year.
@@cross75man75 Ok - thx - that could explain it.
Lol - they are dimensioning infrastructure according to the price of the apartment. The more expensive - less infrastructure.
It explains some of the many lawsuits in these billionaire towers.
It is similar to supercars. The quality is so horrible that you can only drive a few thousand miles and then you have to take the engine out. They are meant to be used rarely or never.
I am so happy I can't afford these apartments
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Beyond shocking… only 2 elevators to service the entire building. I don’t understand how one unit sold.
A lot of buyers don’t even move in. That’s the shocking thing.
I worked on the upper floor of old skyscraper in Manhattan that was skinny and it swayed back and forth in high winds. Doors swung back and forth, the elevators banged against the sides when they went up and down. It was awful. I would never live in an ultra-tall, skinny building like this.
Did you ever bang the hot rich ppl in the buildings?
I love supertall's as marvels of craft and engineering, but the idea of living in one as climate-change makes wind speeds increase is terrifying
@@RTDice11 "Climate change" increasing wind speeds is a new one for me. When will this BS end?
@@floxy20forests never burned carbon the way humans do.
@@floxy20 one can shove one's head in the sand all one wants in denial, but the climate change is real and not just based on science. i remember how winters were like even 20 years ago. it's nothing remotely like that, hardly any snow or frozen over ponds anymore. maybe it's debatable whether it's man made, or god made, or nature made, but it is real.
That balcony is so scary. 😂
Agree. The railing is so short it feels scary just looking at it!
Could a gale wind lift a person off the terrace and put them in freefall?
OMG, the floor to ceiling windows for me, and the swaying in the wind. yikes.
The balcony is scary…..
I would NEVER go out there .
Seriously. My stomach dropped for a solid minute while the realtor was walking around out there.
I really admire that real estate agent guy who dared to stand next to the glass railing on the balcony to introduce it. I am afraid of heights.😅
Me too. My legs go a bit wobbly just watching the videos of NYC skyscrapers. Yikes!
So funny. These are 2 of three CZcamsrs i follow for real estate and then found you and you just shit all over them 😂😂😂. So good
thanks pal ... will keep them coming
you need to give the last one channel.
I totally agree.👍
He doesn't shit on them :D
It's just that Arvin isn't trying to sell us something so he can be honest & transparent
He shows the flaws that you don't normally think about when it comes to actually living in these spaces. These videos are great.
That balcony is good for one thing and one thing only….SMOKING
A friend of mine knows someone who looked at a unit at 111 West 57th. The takeaway from their viewing was that all the rooms are tiny, and things felt on a smaller scale - for example countertops did not feel as deep as standard (such as in the kitchen, and check out the width of the stairs, they are almost unusable) - to give a sense that there was more room than there actually was. The other takeaway was that while it photographs well (especially if you use the proper lens to make it feel bigger, which is the case in Conover's video) is that the build quality was not all that. In addition, I was told it feels very claustrophobic and if there were standard height ceilings it would show how truly cramped it is.
Height to width ratio of 24:1 (IIRC) is insane. I don’t care if it has a mass damper, that puppy is gonna sway in moderate to high winds big time. And that “Romeo and Juliet balcony” (good call on that by the way) is useless, and there’s no way you’d get me on that (that retaining glass is not high enough).
All of that said, the one thing that never seems to be mentioned about these super slender high rise condos is that they have much fewer units than a building of normal width and depth for that height. That means that, aside from common charges (which for that place are around $20,000.00 per month) the cost to maintain a mega tall skyscraper after a number of years, by so few people will end up costing more than one originally paid for the unit. Yeah, sure, 20K a month for someone who can afford 57 million is no big deal, but after some years when the special assessments start to hit, repairs and upkeep to perform work beyond the general scope of maintenance, that’s going to be insane. (There are some Wilshire Corridor owners out there who know what I’m talking about, and those are folks have much higher percentage of units per height, and the structures are nowhere near as complicated and expensive).
I subscribed because I’m really liking your observations. Well done.
BTW, Conover did a 2fer (2 units in a single video) at Madison House (in NoMad at 15 East 30th St). The lower unit on the 58th floor, which is a single story, and I like better than the penthouse above, has one of the most insane views of any condo in Manhattan I’ve seen. It alone is worth the 13.9 million asking price. You might want to check that one out.
Cheers!
You are so right about the retaining glass is not high enough. I get vertigo just by watching this video. 😜
thanks for all the info well said
Great observations and info.
Wow, i didn’t think about collective repair costs! With fewer units and a super tall, new building, I agree. Ongoing costs are going to balloon! Thanks for adding that.
Agreed with everything you mentioned. Having lived in New York, my concern is a fire and only two elevators. Yes, the view is stunning but you don’t live in the view. I won’t mention some former NYC buildings, but you did feel them sway and creek on windy days. If I can’t get out quickly it’s a no go.
I also like how Arvin makes note of the positive things too…a nice balanced approach to giving us the real deal.
He has to force himself to do that, otherwise clowns like you will cry "baised"
Yours is probably the best and insightful real estate channel on CZcams. Keep doing what you do,man. I really really love this channel
thank you so much for your support
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial Hi Arvin. I'm from Kenya, I've seen the properties in Nigeria and Pakistan that you reviewed and would appreciate if you reviewed this one in Kenya. It's a $5m earthquake proof mansion. Thanks. m.czcams.com/video/O_R_HqslEUk/video.html&pp=ygUWUmVhbHR5IGJvcmlzIGtpdGlzdXJ1IA%3D%3D
No idea why CZcams recommended this video but I'm very glad they did. What an outstanding, even-handed, in-depth, perceptive assessment of a living space for "the other half". To me, these residences are cold, antiseptic, and very corporate feeling. No warmth whatsoever. And, I must admit, at first I thought that realtor was AI generated.
Erik is really tall but truly that terrace does not at all feel safe. It should have the extra height glass to prevent you from tipping over.
Seriously, that terrace doesn't look safe. Especially with the high winds at that height.
Creepy
Please do THE ONE house
its on the list
Love Paul McClean but The One is a travesty
Thanks for this video, i was about to get a penthouse in this building! I have decided otherwise! 👍
'The Terrace, a great place if you don't have vertigo' ...I lost it!
I was on the observation deck in Sears Tower in Chicago during a storm about 30 years ago & felt the swaying sensation. Just based on that 15minutes & having to walk all the way down bc the elevators stopped working I’d never in a million years buy a condo/apartment way up a skyscraper. The swaying is really uncomfortable & that was in a relatively wide building & not as high up as this apartment is. If you felt sick & your apartment started swaying side to side it’d be absolutely miserable. Imagine if you were older & had a condition that made you dizzy…you wouldn’t know if it was your illness or if it was the building. Even as a kid the swaying made me feel anxious & uncomfortable.
Since you are the "How to buy a mansion guy" I would say a video comparing the pros and cons of mansions / townhouses vs penthouses / luxury condos might be interesting as well.
I faced that dilemma a bit in Switzerland where an apartment with private pool terrace in an A+ location was asking the very same as a house in an A-/B+ neighborhood and offered the exact same amenities and comparable finishes and both were lakefront properties.
Generally speaking it can also be easy to fall prey to buying amenities which you don't actually use that often when talking about mansions (e.g. home cinemas while common in luxury mansions, do you you really use them enough? Or how do you like to entertain and who are your guests - friends vs business partners?). In many of these cases shared amenities in a luxury condo building can be a cool alternative even though that means a bit less privacy / flexibility. Or take a shared gym in the right building which can also be great for networking. Plus always consider maintenance costs, taxes and available services (concierge, security, chefs) etc...
Also learn as much as you can about your neighbors before buying (e.g. families = children noise while very old neighbors means that these neighboring properties might soon come onto the market) and the building (how many apartments and buyer structure/turnover). Or ask yourself the question whether you would also consider buying something which needs a bit of work done (can be great deals) rather than a done house and is a done house really a done house in your eyes.
This said, my personal advice to anyone looking to buy property is to gain clarity regarding what you really need and want first (and how much time you actually spend there -> primary vs. secondary residence, etc.)! Once you figured out how you want to live and what amenities and layout you want and which ones are optional/just nice to have approach your broker with that list and ask them to tell you a price range matching these criteria.
Don't tell them your budget right of the bat because my experience has been that once you put that number out there they'll only show you properties around that number! Back in 2018 I for example told the broker my budget is 60 million (and also got shown 111 West 57th despite not a great match to my criteria of which one was outdoor space) and they only showed me products around that price point. Only by incident back then I heard about a property which cost half of what my budget was yet met all my criteria in a great neighborhood... and that to me is a bit of a problem that brokers are so budget focused rather than "lifestyle-focused" and hence I suggest you try to reverse that if you can by letting the broker know how you want to live and then let them educate you what this means in terms of pricing. Take it from there.
*PS: Another great and educative video, Arvin! You're doing a great job here and I really like your videos!*
PPS: I guess two offices in an apartment can make sense: One office for him and one for her.
aww man, the dilemma!
Imagine getting locked out on the balcony - another corner moment.
17:06 if you put a chair there then go can't go around it, if you try to go around it you're really risking your life." 🤣🤣🤣
Holy crap, I am not even finished with watching the 1 billion estate from the last video, yet there is a new one. Nice. :)
i got 2 in edit
At night, reflective glass doesn't do much......one can still see into apartments. I don't love onyx either. I thought it was too soft for countertops. The piano theme was great until we got to the kitchen cabinets. (Did they forget the black keys?)
Every elevator shaft eats up space, so I understand limiting it to two. Since units are going to be sold for foreign money laundering, no one will care about waiting 10 minutes for their elevator.
The glamour of Manhattan at night is stupendous. All in all, much more thought and quality went into this building. Very little to complain about. I really love the 'corner moments.'
😆. For the kitchen cabinets I was surprised that they didn’t create black piano keys for the cabinet handles!
I loved all of the "corner moments".😂🤣
Well he is definitely playing the long game in banking in those corner moments for a corner hour.
The terrace is terrifying. Pets, children, yourself may fall over the glass barrier. Also an attraction for those who are suicide inclined.
Speaking of the "reflective glass" giving you "privacy," Google "Alex Rodriguez on the toilet" in his Billionaire's Row condo.
hahahhaha
this penthouse is on floor 70 or something. reflective glass or not i dont think anybody can see you taking a sht. very few buidlings nearby that high
@@realgood537 Ever heard of drones?
@@stanlee3619 lol do you take a sht in a prison cell or something? all bathrooms have windows and a drone can fly wherever. in nyc you actually need a permit and it is hard to get to fly a drone, anybody with permit probably tryna get a nice video of the city skyline and don't want you in it wiping your ass lol
@@realgood537and at that point, I say, go for it!!
"I'd rather subscribe to the channel"
Okay, you earned it with that one
Loving your long and in depth videos. This building really is beautiful and an engineering masterpiece, but definitely only for people completely unafraid of heights. Nobody would ever get me on that balcony.
I think you have summed my thoughts perfectly. The building is stunning and obviously a lot of complex engineering had to be used in its construction. But I could never live in such a high and narrow building! Perhaps I could try the 30th floor? Haha.
The architects did a great job of the interiors. No plain walls and such. Lots of interesting nooks and crannies and changes in the surfaces.
It’s a beautiful building, but I got vertigo watching it. If I was there in person, I doubt if I would be able to relax.
Something else no-one mentions about penthouse apartments is that at the higher floors you're going to be spending more time waiting for and in an elevator; don't be surprised if it takes 5 minutes from when you press the elevator button in your apartment to when you exit the lobby/garage. Now imagine it taking 5 minutes from your front door to the street; something equivalent is having a big block of land that can only be reached via a dirt path. I live on 9 acres and it takes a bit over 5 minutes from my front door to reaching bitumen, and it gets old sometimes.
It is amazing. Absolutely every observation and critic Arvin made in these videos are spot on.
This is the value that a good professional can bring to the table.
Outstanding!
Working overtime pumping out these vids, love it
yes sir
just imagine being asleep during the winter with strong winds and you're on the 70th floor and you feel the vibration while internally thinking about getting the hell out of there 😮😅😢
"getting the hell out of there" and having to wait maybe a half hour or more for one of the two elevators. Honestly...?!!
The architecture is visually striking but its skinny structure is a question mark ❓️❓️❓️ keep them coming Arvin 🙌
I would constantly be so scared living in this building.
Golden hour is definitely still a term in the photography and film world.
Imagine sleeping in bed and you roll out of bed onto the floor because the building is swaying so much during a hurricane or really windy night. 😂
Gotta love that power outlet over the cooktop 😂
Love your critique with no sugarcoating but also highlight the positive aspects of these properties. If I am ever fortunate enough to consult you I will!
at ur service
You’ll have to get in line. I’ve got plans to book him too when I’m ready to move to LA/Hollywood area. @ArvinHaddadOfficial your investment in doing these is paying off!
It's nice to find a real channel with real information that doesn't rely on bobbles or tricks to grab eyeballs and keep asses in the seats. No yellling or bro speak just logical facts clearly explained. Is this CZcams? Thanks for this bit of clarity in a sea of internet noise.
I love the south facing view
you are on a roll. i sometimes hesitate to watch some of their real estate walk throughs but i never fail to watch one of your takes. great content
You’re wrong on the two elevator thing. The building is probably only ever 20-25% occupied at all times. People are going to be in Europe or Asia most of the time.
This is the best real estate channel and best advise on youtube! I’m a civil engineer and contractor and agree with your comments 99.9% of the times
Good Deal. Not at this ridiculous price point for sq ft. It’s all about the views and exclusivity. Have been following Eric for years and respect him. You are correct in most of your comments. It would be nice not to be condescending toward his comments.
You open my eyes, Arvin. Thanks a lot
That is absolutely breathtaking 😮 wow
Another gem Arvin. People are seeking authenticity. The universe gave us.... Thank you for your time and efforts. Please don't stop the journey. Whatever you need to succeed, do not hesitate to ask.
Hi Arvin, I love your channel. So many architecture and real estate channels on CZcams just parrot what the developer says. Your channel provides real insight and a breath of fresh air.
Another excellent video thank you brother
I watched all the way through to see Alll the corner moments! Subbed. Thanks😊
Friggin love your videos. Always make me laugh, and funny enough, I actually learn a bit as well. 😁 The best is when you drill them and point out the bullshit most are too blind to notice.
This is one of the best real-estate critiques ever!
Greetings from Ireland. Love the videos. Very informative.
Glad you like them!
Two elevators work fine here. The owners of these apartments have multiple properties and likely will only spend a few weeks a year in this building, if that. So no worry that both elevators would be in use at the same time. On West 57th there are probably right now only a handful of apartments where someone is home today. I walk by these building entrances frequently and have yet to see anyone except a doorman enter or leave, not even a food delivery, It's for good reason in NYC they are called 'safe deposit boxes in the sky'.
Yet another great analyses - keep up the good work buddy
Just discovered your channel. Love the reactions that you have with the cutting comments. Could not do it better myself because that is what I do when viewing the "mansion" videos.
Interesting channel. Love your balanced insight and reviews.
I love these vids lol you're very keen on details and really great at explaining the flip side that the other realtors wont.
Loved the gravestone remark of the onyx, definitely puts a different perspective on things!
Glad you like them! thanks for support
This unit is obviously very very nice. But it’s very unimpressive for the $54M price tag.
love your videos man!
thanks pal
Damn…I’m only 1:39 seconds and Arvin already is schooling me. I LEARN SO MUCH FROM THIS CHANNEL. This point about the elevator was gold….wow..
NYC is like a board game where you try to get a view of Central Park. There are so many other places to live.
The railings for the terraces are wayyyyy too short!
Gotta say - your take is really good.
Thank you for your views.
I appreciate that!
Corner hours and golden moments. Wow, realtor mixing it all up lol. Great review!
I’ve just discovered your channel and it’s amazing! Please keep reacting to NYC luxury apartments 😂
The way Eric is walking is just making me laugh out loud 😀 Arvin, thanks for another very interesting video with so much expert knowledge pointing out topics that I would've never been able to think about before finding your channel .. but meanwhile, I watch these original videos and already spot some significant weak spots that of course Erik, Enes and colleagues never mention. Still you also give kudos when they did something great. Keep up the great work!
The developer knew 2 elevator would be enough because few people actually live there.
Good answer!
Holy crap in 9 hours you already have 21k views👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉
Arvin I stumbled onto your channel a few weeks back must say it is refreshing to actually see someone provide a true critique without bias. Most of your observations I agree with almost 100% ie... building in NYC with $130m price and Japanese design--it was bland and boring. The Cali homes you comment on are fantastic as well. Honestly if I ever build a house I am reaching out to you for advice--we are like minded in our thoughts on things. Love your channel!
Thanks for your review. I will buy one.
Wow he dropping them faster than I can watch them now ! 👍
If I had the money, I would buy it. A 100 % for sure...
- ‘Would you rather wake up to the south or north?…’
-‘I would rather Subscribe to this channel!!!’ 😂😂😂
Well played 👏👏👏
hehehehe
Love the authentic POV you give rather than usual youtube real estate marketing BS.
I appreciate that!
Great analysis of a video that is part real estate, part GQ. I watch the content of Erik & Enes because of the access they have to prime real estate, plus they're generally likable personalities. But I wasn't quite sure what was being featured here...the Steinway Tower, or Conover's pricey suits.
Erik struts around and poses like he's making a modeling audition video. It's very off-putting.
haha Arvin I've actually heard my high school friends say golden hour because of the way the sun hits their melanin XD
hahahhaha
The one you showed at the end from Enes, I just opened the main TV News website of my country this morning and there was an article about it. Saying the owners are suing the responsibles for the construction of that building.
About this one. New York. I can never agree with the prices of most Penthouses. The bedrooms are the size as the ones in my house. Even taking into consideration, the location, luxury, views. You pay so much for such a tight space. And the fact I've seen better penthouses more spacious with better prices, doesn't make me like it at all.
Captivating review! I agree the function is lacking a bit but the aesthetic is truly art!
Greatest youtube channel. Please interject even more and provide more commentary!
sure
I love your videos Arvin
Such a cool chan ~ pointing out the flaws! Wonder if the 'smoked oak' was from a fire sale?
I wouldn’t want to live at this height in such a skinny building.
It seems that these super tall buildings such as this one (particularly on the highest floors) would be like living in a thriller suspense movie. Not knowing when it will succumb to weather and wind. Also a balcony at that height just gives me the MOST anxiety. It is starting to be kinda cliche to build “the tallest” building. There are SO many other things to covet in a great residential building.
I guess what's truly amazing about living in this building is you have the privilege of watching a crime take place in Central Park in realtime.
Architects: This building is not safe.
Real Estate agent: This building has a view to die for!
I actually love this place. I do agree that reconfiguring the primary to make a casual TV room is needed. The railing on the terrace seems low to me but maybe that dude is 7 feet tall? 😂
These properties exist as places to store money, lots of money, often laundered money. Not to be lived in. The things you point out, like time waiting for the elevator or the angle of view to the park are not very relevant to their value since they will be empty most of the time.
Arvin you are very knowledgeable about Real Estate. I think you will be an architect, and a house developer in your next career. I like the Central Park view and the New York view of this penthouse.
I don't think I'd want to live that high, on that high a floor...... scary
Alvin, you’re the only person who has ever inferred “lack of space” from pocket doors!
When I see pocket doors, I think “extra” and “efficient” rather than “deficit.” Even in spaces which CAN accommodate swinging doors, they don’t look quite as modern or luxurious.
I laughed at your disdain for Erik Conover’s “corner moments” - because last I heard, having a corner office is a sign of status in business - and living in ANY building in NYC that offers more than a one directional view is rare.
I think you’re behind the curve on the term, “Golden Hour” too - as makeup creator Bobbi Brown used it for a shade in her latest line, Miracle Balm.
I haven’t watched any of your other videos and admit I am unlikely to after this reaction video. You made excellent points about the elevators, the lack of a den/family room/media area and the narrowness of the South side of the apartment - but some of what you commented on had little to do with value in real estate - and came across as rather petty.
Giving equal time to expressing your personal preferences vs. bad design, inconvenience, unlivibility, or other problems (you don’t like onyx, you don’t care for the kitchen cabinets, you’re not fond of the color of the wood floors) just seems besides the point from an investment perspective.
Hey Arvin, I love your videos. Can you do a video explaining some of the different home styles? Mid-century, Georgian, Federal, etc..
The kitchen kinda small for this price. The elevator situation would drive me nuts
Only two elevators in such an expensive building - is this a joke?:D I imagine a guy with a couple billion on his bank account standing and waiting 20 minutes for the elevator LOL
15:07 😂 “ dude i can see in the apartment below and they’re taking out all the weird panino shit”
Who the hell is panino?
Beautiful building and views-far superior to the Japanese penthouse in the clouds. I got insane anxiety just watching him on the balcony 😅 and then he stuck his head over the edge 😳
I use "golden hour" every orange-yellow dusk.
By-the-way is super fun to watch you killing their videos sitting in your house. You save a lot traveling and filming 😅😅