MARKET UPDATE

02.09.25

Brooklyn

Manhattan

HOME(S) OF THE YEAR

Brooklyn

66 Washington Ave, Unit 2

Clinton Hill

2 Bed │1 Bath │1,816 SQFT

$1,995,000

Manhattan

973 5th Ave

Upper East Side

11 Bed │10 Bath │16,000 SQFT

$49,900,000

Outside of NYC

2405 Antelope Hills Road

Marfa, Texas

3 Bed │2 Bath │2,304 SQFT

$3,700,000

THE BIG SIT

February

Greenwich Village

817 Broadway, Greenwich Village

Sit Score: 8/10

What:

A former kitchen and bath showroom near Union Square, now an all-day Southern Italian restaurant.

Who’s Behind It:

My friend, Nick Anderer, and his wife, Natalie Johnson—the duo behind Anton’s in the Village, formerly of Marta and Mailino fame.

History:

Built in 1895 for $250,000, 817 Broadway is a 14-story Renaissance Revival structure designed by George B. Post. It originally housed various clothing manufacturers, including Meyer Jonasson & Company, once known as “the world’s largest manufacturer of ladies’ garments.”

The Experience:

Woah. The scale and simplicity of the space were exactly what I had in mind. In a city where space is a luxury, this room speaks for itself. Walking in, I was greeted by familiar faces from Anton’s, making it feel instantly like home.

Then—the ceilings. 18 feet high. Massive windows pulling the streets of NYC right into the room. Columns and frescoes play in harmony, balancing concrete floors with soft, warm finishes—a perfect yin and yang of old and new. It’s big. It’s simple. It’s… (deep breath) a reprieve from the mania.

The bar sets the mood—a classic wood bar, a big bouquet of flowers, and a clock mirror (plus their 3-6 PM half-off happy hour) make it a seat you won’t want to leave.

No fuss. Just execution on every level.

The Food & Drinks:

The star of the night?

Madagascar Cacio Pepe.

“What is Madagascar Cacio Pepe?” you ask? It’s slightly spicy and lemony, with notes of black pepper, nutmeg, and clove—a perfect dish. It might have just dethroned my previous Cacio Pepe all-timer from Altro Paradiso.

The Olive Oil Martini. The gelato. The entire situation demands a revisit. We might just be back tonight.

Sit Specs:

Scene: Iconic NYC loft proportions in Greenwich Village—a big space, newly designed with old-world touches. Cozy. Cool. Italian.

Longevity of Sit: 1.5-4 hours.

What we drank:

Olive Oil Martini

Seltzer

Espresso

What you'll hear:

This.

What’s Next?

Catch a flick in 70MM at Angelika East

Pop by Peoples for a post-cocktail

Or Swing by Astor Wines for a grab-n-go bottle (and call it a night).