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It takes a strong heart to navigate the New York Real Estate Market. Veteran broker Toni Scott can help fortify you for the journey. On her blog, Condo Buzz NYC, she offers listings of recent sales in Manhattan, along with insights about the status of the NYC market, exciting architects and intriguing international properties, like the American Embassy in Baghdad. Also on the site, Scott’s personal photos of New York remind us why we love this city.

Tell us about your blog: what is the premise, what are your main coverage areas, how did you get started?
Specializing in residential property sales downtown Manhattan. My blog is Condo Buzz NYC www.condobuzznyc.com – Written by a veteran Manhattan real estate broker, CONDO BUZZ NYC offers info on recent sales in Manhattan; photographs; spotlights on architects world-wide making creative product; prices and photos of international properties; occasional tips for sellers and buyers of residential property; and anything that has a connection to land, buildings, houses, lofts and apartments including those who make it all happen. Mark Twain said “buy land, they’re not making it anymore.”

What brought you to New York?
Art

What do you love about living in New York?
Freedom of fashion on the streets and the food.

What do you think makes a New Yorker?
A natural multi-tasker, risk taker and lots of energy.

What surprises you about New York or New Yorkers?
Nothing.

When you leave New York, what do you miss the most?
The visuals and the pace.

Do you know any tricks or insider info?
Never take a taxi crosstown above 34th st, remember the 4 pm witching hour (taxi shift change).

Best corny tourist attraction that you secretly love?
Harbor Cruises from South Street Seaport great for photo opps of the island

Best neighborhood bar?
Ulysses on Pearl Sreet.

Best late night joint?
Grand Bar in the Soho Grand.

Last cultural thing that you did (movie, museum, theatre, etc…)?
Gallery hopping in Chelsea.

Best fancy schmancy restaurant?
Still NOBU.

Best up and coming neighborhood (to buy)?
Flatiron

Newest real estate trend?

All but Americans are buying.

Check out some dream neighborhoods CiNYC has unzipped at coolinyourcode.com/buildingcode

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