Selling New York

While watching an episode of HGTV's fabulous show, "Selling New York" last night, I realized how fascinating this city really is.  Yes, the restaurants are great.  So is the shopping.  And the history.  And the culture.  And the fact that you can get anything delivered at any time.  But the most fascinating-- bordering on absurd-- are the people.

One of the brokers was trying to sell a $7.45 million apartment in the gorgeous Apthorp apartment building on the Upper West Side.  I can't imagine anyone spending that much money on an apartment... a home that doesn't include a car, parking, or any land.  But that's an argument for another day. 



photo courtesy of NY Magazine

Of course, the condo had horrendous energy and had to be re-staged by a feng-shui master.  She clearly makes enough money spraying her positive spray mist (air freshener?), because she has more plastic surgery in her face than Joan Rivers.

A young couple came into look at the apartment.  How would someone that young be able to actually afford an appartment like that, you might ask?  Well, because their name is Cris Dovich.  And apparently in New York you can make a FORTUNE doing this.  I need a new job.