We are looking to move!

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Some of you may have heard we are selling our newly decorated apartment. Don’t panic! We just need a little more space. Since we just decorated it, we thought it would be a good idea to sell it now and take advantage of the down market. I went to look for a new apartment so I took photos and they are on the bottom right of my home page. It is fun to look at these amazing apts! One was 15 CPW, one was the Penthouse of 1 CPW( Trump Hotel) and the Althorp on West End Avenue. See if you can tell which is which??? Have fun!

29 Responses to “We are looking to move!”

  1. Vicki Says:
    July 19th, 2009 at 12:11 am

    Hi again Jill,
    I would like to say ” Thank You to Margaret ” for answering my question about street adresses in your wonderful city. You are so sweet Margaret. I envy you living in such a great city near exciting people like Jill.
    To ” TINA “, I did NOT mean to sound so harsh, and I feel badly. You have the right to your own opinion, just like the rest of us do, and I apologize sincerely. It was a bad night with my two little grand-daughters ages 2 and 4, ( would not go to sleep, AGAIN ,and their parents were working. I have R.A., and fibromyalgia and sometimes it just gets to me when I hurt all over. Sorry for sounding board !!
    ” TINA, have a good week-end, and please forgive me. Bye, MARGARET !
    Thanks Jill, and Love You,
    Vicki ( number # 1 fan as always)

  2. Cody R Says:
    July 15th, 2009 at 12:55 am

    Hey Jill.

    Your apartment looks great! It’s great that Bobby and yourself can afford to buy a new apartment. It is even more amazing that you do ALL of your business deals in cash! The places that you are looking at are amazing. Hope you find one that you like.

    Off topic, do you have any advice on how to be successful such as yourself? Also, what small businesses, like Zarin Fabrics, do you think would thrive during and long after this recession?

    I know this post is all over the place, but are they replacing you on the RHNY? You have the most interesting life out of all of the others. You are the only reason that I enjoy watching the show. You are usually in the middle of the drama, causing it or not, and that is interesting to us viewers.

    Thank You for any advice that you may have and have a great rest of summer!

  3. Zandra Says:
    July 14th, 2009 at 10:18 am

    Hi Jill,
    Hi Jill,
    You are my favorite and I think we may have been friends in another life. You are beautiful inside and out.
    The apartments look great, but looks like renovations will be in order.
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  4. Rachel Says:
    July 14th, 2009 at 12:24 am

    Jill,

    I do a lot of work in 15 CPW and know of several off-market deals. Can you tell me a bit more about what you are looking for in terms of size, etc…?

    best,
    Rachel

  5. Edwin Says:
    July 13th, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    Jill loveeeeee yo, Ally, Bobby, your mother, and all of you from the show … TEAM JIll & BETHANY all the way jajaja

    Just saw on tv that your selling you apartment … good for you, if you can do it, do it, why not??? There’s always something better along the way jajaja, but what i see from the pics I think that there’s alot of remodeling to be done to all those apartments!!!

    If you ever looking to visit the caribbean, come to PUERTO RICO!!! It would be great to have you here in the island … believe me I would love to be your personal tour guide jajaja … best wishes!!!!

  6. tina h Says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I am sorry for the comment I made. I know Jill is a good person.

  7. Debra Says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Jill, Jill, Jill. I’m completely confused. I am a huge fan of yours mainly because you are very intelligent and have a lot of “seichel” (common sense). I’m completely befuddled by this move. First of all, I’ve been a real estate professional exclusively in Manhattan for a long time. I mean 40-50 hour weeks, not just dabbling to buy a new dress once a year for the fun of it. This is how I make my living.

    Barbara Streisand, the estate of William F. Buckley and Lenny Kravitz just to name a few, couldn’t sell their apartments during the height of the market, furnished/or unfurnished when they were over priced. People with money are not stupid and they are not going to over pay for anything in any market. No matter how beautiful (and from the photos I believe your renovations are beautiful)in my experience, no one who is spending over $2,000,000 on a home in ANY MARKET is going to want someone else’s renovations. Who gave you this advice????? Your broker is a smart guy, although I thought he was a manager and no longer did sales. It must have been someone else. As to the “celebrity factor”? You are going to get a LOT of lookie-lous traipsing mud and shmutz through your apartment for the thrill of seeing the wonderful Jill Zarin’s pad. They had and are still having this problem with the Buckley and Astor apartments. Years ago I remember the same thing with Madeline Kahn’s (may she rest in peace) estate apartment. The celebrity factor does not sell in a declining market.

    Apartments DON’T sell on the celebrity factor, especially in what banks and appraisers have labeled a “declining market”. This means that if someone is financing purchasing your home, the apartment will not appraise out if it is over priced. 70% is the new 90% in condos. People can no longer get 90% financing in a declining market and appraisals are only good for a month. You may want to rethink this.

    I personally turned down 3 listings since February which were $1.6M - $4.5M because all were over priced and I knew none would sell or appraise in this market. I’m not going to lie to a seller or waste either his or my time on an overpriced apartment. A year ago I was on “Open House New York” and priced an apartment $1,000,000 below what it was priced for. The listing broker looked down her nose at me. She thought the apartment was on Park Avenue but it was on First Avenue and my expertise is East of Third Avenue. I knew for the neighborhood that apartment was overpriced, in any market. Guess what? Now in a declinging market it is still on the market but at my price but NOW it is too high a price for the market.

    While you are rethinking, The Apthorp is beautiful and wonderful, but if YOU and Bobby are going to finance, you may want to double and triple check on the Apthorp. As of 3 weeks ago (have not checked recently) the project is not 50% sold and no bank will lend in such a project. Today in this financial climate, many banks will not lend in a new project unless it is 70% sold. Have your broker double and triple check that for you.

    Jill Darling, I don’t mean to sound harsh. NO, I am NOT trying to get your listing but when I see a smart woman whom I admire being snowed (I’m not saying its by your broker but someone is giving you bad advice), I just can’t hold myself back. I have to say something. Ok, maybe it sounds a little like Ramona and I hate it when she is insulting when she speaks her mind, but I really hate to see someone I admire make life altering decisions from bad information.

    I apologize if I insulted you. May you only have good times where ever you find that new home!!
    xoxoxoxoxo
    Debra

    • jill z Says:
      July 13th, 2009 at 8:43 am

      Debra…you did insult me but I will respond. First..I too am a licensed real estate broker and handle commercial and residential all over NYC and Las Vegas. A comp apt next door exactly like mine just went to contract for 2.85 ( without a storage unit worth 80k) It does not have one molding in the house so to speak. It is like a rental unit. We have spent over 500k on this renovation alone. We redid bathrooms and the kitchen. Motorized drapes in every room worth 50k, State of the Art TV and appliances ( 50k) Crown Moldings and built in cabinetry ( 100k) all this is attached to the unit when we sell. The furnishing are optional but we did include them in the price. Based on those numbers the apt is worth 3.130. The furniture is easily worth 100k ( including Holly Hunt chandeliers) and the finest drapery and upholstery fabrics. ( some were over 300 yd) Brings up the price to 3.230. We priced the apt at 3.2. People often will over pay a little to find a move in apt that needs ZERO work. In fact..many of my customers buy amazing fixer uppers..take a year to remodel and add a heafty profit. In this economy and being a RE Professional, I did NOT do that. We expect to sell this to an executive who is being relocated and needs a completely furnished apt close to all the bridges for easy access to the airports. The building has an amazing Gym, outdoor space and indoor garage. We are not desperate to move. We like to find good apartments and redo them. If no one buys the apt..we will stay here and focus on our other real estate.
      A word of advice to you…don’t turn down ANYTHING in this market. Business is tough or maybe you are the only one making deals that doesn’t need it. Maybe overpriced in the beginning..but they will quickly realize that and reduce it. You will see. Follow the broker who did get those listings and see what happens.
      The only value of “celebrity” with our sale is the press we got. We did not add any $$ value to being a celebrity. That was a ridiculous statement you make without doing the MATH required to make it.
      I did know about the Apthorp and luckly our deals are cash that give us the flexibilty we need to procure even better deals. I did not like th Apthorp after seeing it. Not good energy.

      Who knows…we may stay here after seeing how few good deals there are out there and most of them need a lot of love and care. ( though that part I love to do!)

  8. Margaret Selikoff Says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Vicki~CPW=Central Park West. I, for one, did not find your comment rude~you have an opinion and are allowed to express it.

    Jill~Good luck finding the perfect apartment to suit your needs/wants/desires!

  9. Veronica Says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Didn’t Zarin use Sal & Lil DiFranco for upholstry, drapes, spreads, etc in the 70’s, 80’s? Not that YOU were around then but the family probably knew them….

  10. Laura Says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Love you but you don’t need a bigger place. Isn’t Ally going to college?

  11. Vicki Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    TO THE POSTERS WHO RESIDE IN NEW YORK,
    I Do not live in New York, but would love to visit one day. Would someone explain to me what the term means, ” 15CPW and 1CPW ” MEANS “, when you are referring to an address in the city ?
    I do not mean to sound ignorant, but cities and towns ARE different, and I live further SouthEast, and have never heard this term before. Thank you guy’s for your time. Will check back later.
    Gratefully,
    Vicki

    P.S. to Tina….I know we all have the right to comment, but, come on now. This is Jill’s money and she can do whatever she wants with it.
    Blasting her, on her own site, was uncalled for. Jill does more charity work than you do, I bet. How do you know what else she does OFF the air? She works hard for what she has, so what we have here, is jealousy I believe.

  12. Joyce Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Love the Apthorp. Some of the photos look like the rooms may be a bit dim so I hope the natural light is good.

    And Tina Hudson–stop with the guilt trip. Try being generous in your own mentality and stop trying to tear anyone and everyone down.

  13. Angeleque Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Love the last set of pics with the old world furniture, high ceilings, wide arched windows, . I hope Bravo films you and Brad decorating your future home. I enjoyed watching the last renovation, your current home is splendid.

  14. Victoria Dordick Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Jill- I just looked at the Apthorp website. I think my cousin Martin’s apartment is 6J. The living and dining room are incredible. She was an edidor for vanity fair and the whole apartment in its day was decorated in turqoise and animal prints. Love the location and the building- true elegance! Which unit did you look at?

  15. Lori Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 7:22 am

    Jill Zarin! XOX Hope Bobby is feeling better, back pain is NOT FUN! While excited about your move, I feel sad and upset LOL but excited for you guys and we linked to your journey of discovery at the blog! People will enjoy that, GORGEOUS VIEWS OMG! We miss you! I guess that’s it, except that people need to come vote for the home team at our blog as NJ is in the lead as the favorite housewives series and IT MAKES NO SENSE because NYC has a HUGE FAN BASE. When the shows not on, it gets so quiet… thx :)

  16. tina hudson Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 12:40 am

    You don’t need a bigger apartment. Think of all the people that are poor, need food, or medical care and look at what you are wasting money on.

  17. Vicki Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 12:33 am

    HI THERE JILL,
    If you are you looking for a new home, you won’t have any problems selling your beautiful place. I know this is a Catholic tradition, but it has NEVER failed us. Try placing a statue of St. Joseph in your home. Most people bury him in the yard, but sense you don’t have one, just stand him up somewhere. ( a little one )…The Catholic book store here in my town even sells a St. Joseph ” house selling ” kit. I know, I know, ( LOL ), but it has been around for decades.
    If it makes you uncomfortable, just read about it first, or ask a Catholic friend.
    I can absolutely see you living at The Apthorp. What a gorgeous place for you and Bobby and Ally and even Brad. ( and your little furry baby ). After reading about it online and looking at the pictures and diagrams, how in the world could you pass it up ? It just calls your name out and fit’s your personality. Good luck to all of you, and let us know what you decide.
    Miss you all,
    Vicki

  18. Brian Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    Hey Jill,

    So you’re looking to make the move accross the park? I did it last year, and I love living on the uppwer west! 15CPW is one of my favorite buildings in the city with amazing views of the park, though I think it might be slightly overpriced because it is new construction. I love the Apthorp too! They just recently took down the scaffolidng after renovating the outside. You should check out the Ansonia too (2109 Broadway)..also a great building with Babe Ruth as a former tenant! Good luck with the search!

  19. Tanya Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    LOVE the Apthorp. The others are the same as you have.

  20. Nikki D. Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Gorgeous views, but tiny kitchens! Which is your fave?

  21. Deborah Jensen Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    An opportunnity to live in a clasic pre-war like the Apthorp is the ultimate New York experience. Go for it!

  22. Jared87 Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Hey Jill,
    I have had the great opportunity of doing an internship at Corcoran this summer in preparation for me getting my real estate license after I finish my bachelor’s degree this fall. I have read up a lot on these buildings. Love the UWS! In my opinion the Apthorp is the way to go. 15 CPW is a lot a hype and I just don’t see it. It sounds great in theory, but is a disappointment. The apartments aren’t that big, the kitchens are ugly, the bathrooms are ehh!! You’d have to remodel before you could move in. It’s going for a pre-war look but i think it’s missing the glamour and old world charm that the Apthorp has not only captured, but is [pre-war]. 1 CPW is Trump. Too much of a commodity for my taste. And they’re both right there at Columbus Circle. It’s so busy and touristy. The location of the Apthorp is in a great section of the UWS. And the Apthorp is supposedly having some half price sale you might want to look into. The apartments are divine. If only I wasn’t 22 with a receptionist’s income. One day!!! Hope it’s of some of help!

  23. Troy Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    Great pictures! You might want to think about removing the picture of the children’s playroom - it shows the names of the kids who live there. That isn’t cool. Safety first!!!

  24. S Hart Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    Am I missing something?? Where are the pix? I wanna see, I wanna see!! :)

  25. Claudia Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    Hi Jill, I’m a fan of yours and the show and have been a Zarin client for decades! I can’t believe you’re selling your apartment but can’t wait to see where you go and what you do. I was blown away by what you did and loved every scene, always trying to see the details. The colors were incredible!

  26. sherri davis Says:
    July 10th, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    Jill, did you mean the apthorp? It is gorgous. All 3 are gorgous, your old apartment is just not on the same level as these; these are amazing. Good Luck