Scam Alert: Real Estate Fraudsters Targeting Vacant Properties On Long Island Scam Alert: Real Estate Fraudsters Targeting Vacant Properties On Long Island
Scam Alert: Real Estate Fraudsters Targeting Vacant Properties On Long Island Police are warning of an uptick in real estate scammers who are targeting vacant properties on Long Island. Southampton Town Police put real estate agencies on notice that they’ve seen an increase in criminals posing as property owners who seek representation in negotiating the sale of lien-free, vacant land. The scammers can successfully defraud a potential buyer by accepting funds that are transferred to an out-of-town account. Police warned real estate agents to watch for the following warning signs from potential clients who claim to be out of state: Listing the property below market…
These NY Locales Among 20 Hottest Housing Markets In US, New Report Says These NY Locales Among 20 Hottest Housing Markets In US, New Report Says
These NY Locales Among 20 Hottest Housing Markets In US, New Report Says Blink and you could miss out on homes in these New York locales, among the hottest housing markets in the country, according to a new ranking. Two metro areas in the Empire State made Realtor.com’s “20 Hottest Housing Markets” list for April 2024. To come up with its ranking, the real estate website looked at two key factors in analyzing house markets: Market demand, measured by unique property views on Realtor.com, and the pace of the market, measured by how long houses are for sale. The following New York metro areas made the ranking: No. 2: Rochester. Median listing price: $295…
'Epitome Of Luxury Living' Offered At This $10M Oyster Bay Mansion 'Epitome Of Luxury Living' Offered At This $10M Oyster Bay Mansion
'Epitome Of Luxury Living' Offered At This $10M Oyster Bay Mansion A massive estate on Long Island that “epitomizes elegance and grandeur” and features a myriad of amenities is searching for its next owner. The seven-bedroom, 13-bath estate at 43 Chestnut Hill Drive in Oyster Bay – currently for sale at $9.9 million – claims to be “the epitome of luxury living,” according to its listing. With nearly 11,000 square feet, the home features a double-height foyer, a gourmet chef’s kitchen with two islands, a mahogany library, and dual en-suite bathrooms in the primary bedroom. If that wasn’t enough to fit the “grandeur” bill, the estate also includes a home…
'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Oyster Bay 'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Oyster Bay
'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Oyster Bay A 136-year-old mansion with notable neighbors and a rich history is looking for its next owner. Dubbed “Floralyn,” the mansion at 67 Feeks Lane in Locust Valley is on the market for a cool $15.5 million. Adjacent to the former mansion of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the former First Lady of the Republic of China, Floralyn sits on a manicured 19.75-acre lot complete with a tennis court, an in-ground pool, a guest house, and a golf green. The 12,759-square-foot home was originally built as a Quaker farmhouse but has been renovated inside and out and was designed by Architectural Digest Hall of…
Late NY Native Paul Reubens' Hollywood Playhouse With 'Catio' Hits Market For $5M Late NY Native Paul Reubens' Hollywood Playhouse With 'Catio' Hits Market For $5M
Late NY Native Paul Reubens' Hollywood Playhouse With 'Catio' Hits Market For $5M Pee-wee Herman’s Hollywood playhouse could be yours if the price is right. The longtime Los Angeles home of late New York native Paul Reubens, born in Northern Westchester in Peekskill, was listed for just under $5 million. Perched high above the city’s Los Feliz neighborhood, the mid-century ranch hideaway, built in 1957, boasts over 2,900 square feet of living space situated on 1.44 acres. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Earlier Report: Peekskill's Paul Reubens, aka 'Pee-Wee Herman,' Dies While there’s no talking furniture or robots in sight, buyers will find breathtak…
Ex-LI Resident Martha Stewart Reportedly Buys $12M Condo: Here's Where Ex-LI Resident Martha Stewart Reportedly Buys $12M Condo: Here's Where
Ex-LI Resident Martha Stewart Reportedly Buys $12M Condo: Here's Where Beloved Northern Westchester resident and iconic homemaker Martha Stewart has purchased a multi-million dollar residence inside a building that plays a key role in a popular television series, according to a brand-new report. Stewart has landed on a $12.3 million Manhattan apartment inside the esteemed Belnord building on West 86th Street, Mansion Global reported.  The 82-year-old Stewart bought the six-bedroom condo with her daughter, Alexis, the report said. According to the real estate outlet, the more than 100-year-old building containing Stewart's residence is the filming lo…
Drew Barrymore Lists LI Converted Barn Estate With 7 Beds, 6 Baths For $8.5M Drew Barrymore Lists LI Converted Barn Estate With 7 Beds, 6 Baths For $8.5M
Drew Barrymore Lists LI Converted Barn Estate With 7 Beds, 6 Baths For $8.5M Drew Barrymore won’t be spending ever after at her sprawling New York estate. The “E.T.” and “Scream” star listed her Long Island abode in the village of Sagaponack, converted from a barn that was originally built in 1920, for just under $8.5 million. Situated on 1.7 acres less than a mile from the beach, the charming home boasts nearly 7,000 square feet of living space that includes seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. “This exceptional compound is in a premiere A+ location among the wide open scenic fields and beaches of iconic Sagaponack,” reads the listing from Sotheby’s International Rea…
Pair Of Multifamily Projects Planned For Nassau County Pair Of Multifamily Projects Planned For Nassau County
Pair Of Multifamily Projects Planned For Nassau County Two apartment complexes with many amenities are in the works on Long Island. The multifamily, multi-use buildings are meant to “reinvigorate” the downtown areas of Lynbrook and Baldwin, according to Breslin Realty Development Corp, the developer of both buildings. Currently under construction at 47 Broadway in Lynbrook, the first of the two buildings is The Langdon. With 201 units in an upscale building, The Langdon offers a myriad of amenities, including a co-working space, a health club, an outdoor deck with barbeque and garden, a dog run, and a dog spa. If that isn’t enough, The Lan…
Fit For An Heir: Mansion Listed At $10.8 Million In Locust Valley Fit For An Heir: Mansion Listed At $10.8 Million In Locust Valley
Fit For An Heir: Locust Valley Mansion Listed At $10.8M An estate once owned by the Vanderbilt family could now be yours – if you cough up over $10 million. “Buttonball Hill,” located at 52 Piping Rock Road in Locust Valley, is looking for its next owner. The Georgian-style estate was built in 1929 for Vanderbilt heir AC Schermerhorn, who was a stockbroker and more, according to its listing. Since then, it continued its distinguished legacy by housing Sterling Brinkley, who was a partner at Lehman Brothers and senior partner at Morgan Schiff & Co. Now, listed at a cool $10.8 million, it’s ready for its next adventure. The estate …
Fox News' Sean Hannity Lists Oyster Bay Home For $13.7 Million Fox News' Sean Hannity Lists Oyster Bay Home For $13.7 Million
Fox News' Sean Hannity Lists Oyster Bay Home For $13.7M Months after saying on air that he was done with New York, Sean Hannity’s 10,600-square-foot estate has been put on the market. Located in the town of Oyster Bay village of Centre Island, it's now listed for $13.75 million, according to its listing. The estate, which has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, is owned by Fox News star Sean Hannity, the Wall Street Journal reported, who announced on his television show that he had officially left New York to live in “the great free state of Florida.” Sitting on nearly 6 acres of land, the home boasts 500 feet of Oyster Bay frontage and an 81…
LI Native Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M LI Native Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M
LI Native Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M This urban hideaway is in a league of its own. New York native Rosie O’Donnell has listed her Manhattan penthouse condo – located in Midtown East at 255 East 49th Street – for a cool $7.5 million. The 62-year-old “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Flintstones” star is again trying to unload the swanky four bedroom, three bathroom abode after originally listing it for $8.3 million in the spring of 2023, according to People. Inside, new buyers will enjoy 3,381-square-feet of “meticulously designed space” spread across three floors offering an “unparalleled living experience,” reads the listing from…
'You Deserve It': Custom-Built Mansion For Sale In Port Washington 'You Deserve It': Custom-Built Mansion For Sale In Port Washington
Custom-Built Mansion For Sale In Port Washington An extravagant estate on Long Island is on the market for “the most discerning home buyer.” For a cool $9.1 million, you could be the next owner of 5 Longwood Road in Port Washington, a custom-designed, 17,500-square-foot home. Sitting on two acres of land, the six-bedroom, 12-bathroom estate is described in its listing as “extravagant,” “extraordinary,” and “a superior complement of amenities.” Right from the front door, visitors are greeted by a large front room with shiny white floors and a wrap-around balcony adorned with an intricate black handrail. The extravagance does not end th…
Glen Head's Own Palace Of Versailles For Sale: Look Inside Glen Head's Own Palace Of Versailles For Sale: Look Inside
Glen Head's Own Palace Of Versailles For Sale: Look Inside A custom-built home inspired by Versailles is on the Long Island market for a cool $45 million. Maison des Jardins (which means “garden house” in French) is situated on over eight acres of manicured grounds on a private road in Old Brookville, according to its listing. Modeled after the palace of Versailles, the 22,000-sqaure-foot estate has eight bedrooms and 15 bathrooms spread across two wings. According to an article in “Town & Country,” Maison des Jardins was built by Raphael Yakoby, an Israeli-born entrepreneur who founded Nuvo, the world’s first sparkling liqueur. While Yakob…
'Remarkable' Long Island Estate Price Drops To $45M 'Remarkable' Long Island Estate Price Drops To $45M
'Remarkable' Long Island Estate Price Drops To $45M House hunters looking for a deal won’t want to miss this impressive waterfront estate on Long Island that was once home to a billionaire. Known as “Goose Creek,” 30 Mathews Road in the East Hampton hamlet of Wainscott dropped to $45 million on Tuesday, March 26. Originally listed for $70 million in July 2021, the sprawling 14-acre property, with more than 800 feet of water frontage, was the longtime home of billionaire real estate developer and art collector Sheldon Solow. The interior of 30 Mathews Road in Wainscott.  Compass Real Estate The 10,000-square-foot mansion boasts se…
'Rare' 13 Bed, 19 Bath Long Island Mansion Designed By Renowned Architect Lists For $52M 'Rare' 13 Bed, 19 Bath Long Island Mansion Designed By Renowned Architect Lists For $52M
'Rare' 13 Bed, 19 Bath Long Island Mansion Designed By Renowned Architect Lists For $52M This dazzling Long Island estate could grace the cover of Architectural Digest. Welcome to 71 Cobb Lane, located in the hamlet of Water Mill in Southampton. Asking price? $52.5 million. Designed by renowned architect Barnes Coy Architects, this 17,173-square-foot home, situated on nine acres on a private peninsula along Mecox Bay, boasts a whopping 13 bedrooms and 19 bathrooms. The interior of 71 Cobb Lane in Water Mill.  Hedgerow Exclusive Properties “The property presents the ultimate in setting and exclusivity,” reads the listing from Hedgerow Exclusive Properties. Spanning tw…
'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Long Island Home For Summer 'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Long Island Home For Summer
'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Long Island Home For Summer Looking to summer just minutes away from the water in a stylish abode? Look no further than this celebrity interior designer’s listing. Anthony Baratta, an interior designer nicknamed the “king of East-Coast chic,” has listed his Southampton home for rent for the summer, according to its listing. The home — located at 707 Pleasure Drive in Flanders — will be available from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2024 for a cool $55,000. With all the stylings expected by a professional designer, the two-bed, two-bath house has a modern, angular dark-gray exterior with a pop of color in the bright red …
Socialite Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ NY Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M Socialite Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ NY Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M
Socialite Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ NY Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M Marylou Whitney’s stunning New York estate has hit the market nearly five years after the socialite and philanthropist’s death. Saratoga County’s “Cady Hill” – located in Saratoga Springs at 40 Geyser Road – officially listed for $16 million on Thursday, March 14. Situated on a massive 120 acres, the 6,200-square-foot mansion was built in 1851 and boasts seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. “Exquisite and majestic, the timeless and classic elegance of Cady Hill has been the scene of scores of social events and gatherings with family, friends, celebrities and politicians, many of which were …
This $38M Long Island Mansion May Be Your Sweet Escape This $38M Long Island Mansion May Be Your Sweet Escape
This $38M Long Island Mansion May Be Your Sweet Escape Call it the White House of Long Island, literally. Color-averse house hunters should feel right at home in this monochromatic mansion in East Hampton boasting 5,500-square-feet of living space situated on 2.7 acres. Asking price? $38 million. The exterior of 64 West End Ave in East Hampton. Douglas Elliman Real Estate The four-bedroom, five-bathroom estate, located at 64 West End Avenue, offers complete privacy with “breathtaking” views of the Atlantic Ocean and Georgica Pond. Surrounded by preserved land, new buyers will also enjoy over 950 feet of pond frontage. “Enjoy abunda…
$28M Oyster Bay Estate Features Arcade, Sauna, Sports Bar, More: See Inside $28M Oyster Bay Estate Features Arcade, Sauna, Sports Bar, More: See Inside
$28M Oyster Bay Estate Features Arcade, Sauna, Sports Bar, More: See Inside Ever wanted a home that you never had to leave? Look no further than this massive Long Island estate. For a whopping $28 million, you could be the next owner of 6A Spring Hill Lane, a 25,000-square-foot mansion located on seven acres of manicured grounds in the village of Old Westbury. Though the seven-bedroom, 13-bathroom home is impressive in and of itself (it was custom-built by developer John Kean), the real show-stoppers are the estate’s amenities. Besides the large indoor kitchen and full outdoor kitchen, the home boasts a basketball court, a movie theater, a two-lane bowling alle…
Massive Estate With Award-Winning Garden For Sale In Old Westbury Massive Estate With Award-Winning Garden For Sale In Old Westbury
Massive Estate With Award-Winning Garden For Sale In Old Westbury You can buy yourself flowers — or you can buy a whole garden and 92-acre estate if you’re interested in this Long Island listing. Also known as "Erchless,” 75 Post Road in Old Westbury features 26 bedrooms, a pool, tennis courts, greenhouses, staff housing, a dairy barn, a chicken barn, and more. It’s currently on the market for a cool $23 million. Most importantly, however, Erchless features a one-of-a-kind garden, which has won numerous awards, including Best in Show at the 2010 Annual Convention of the American Rhododendron Society. The estate was owned by the Phipps family, who w…
$4.2M Pyramid House On Long Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living $4.2M Pyramid House On Long Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living
$4.2M Pyramid House On Long Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living This architectural spectacle isn’t for squares. Long Island’s famed “Pyramid House” – located in Fire Island Pines at 443 Sail Walk – is on the market for $4.25 million. Built in 1961 and extensively renovated in 2006 by architect Hal Hayes, the unique abode features 2,100-square-feet of living space all nestled under its towering glass and wood pyramid walls. “This extraordinary home offers an irreplicable site, true mid-century style, unparalleled tranquility and sophisticated yet unpretentious living,” reads the listing from Brown Harris Stevens. The interior of the famed "Pyramid …