Dear Strangers: West Village’s Newest Cocktail Bar Fuses Latin American Flair with NYC Sophistication

The West Village welcomes Dear Strangers, (147 w 4th Street
New York, NY 10012) a bold new cocktail bar and restaurant set to officially open its doors on November 19th. Tucked beneath a classic brownstone at the intersection of West 4th Street and 6th Avenue, Dear Strangers is the creation of hospitality veterans Ivan Papic, Ivan Radulovic, and Bratislav Glisic, whose combined experience at iconic NYC establishments like Employees Only and Macao Trading Co. shapes this sophisticated yet approachable space. With its intimate atmosphere, curated cocktail menu, and vibrant dishes, the venue promises to be a fresh gathering spot for New Yorkers seeking a stylish escape.

Photo credit: Andrea Grujic

Drinks That Tell Stories

At Dear Strangers, cocktails take center stage with an imaginative menu designed to surprise and delight. Highlights include the Angie, a blend of gin, Brazilian maracuya (passion fruit), and matcha, and the Star Treatment, which pairs sotol with cilantro syrup, coconut milk, and lime for a refreshing twist. For those craving a smoky edge, the Smokin’ Bandit combines rye whiskey, peated Scotch, lemon, and yuzu soda.

Gin lovers are in for a treat with a dedicated section of the menu devoted to Gin & Tonics, featuring Radulovic’s favorite variations inspired by Indian and Spanish traditions. Standouts like The Hindu Times blend toasted cumin, fenugreek, pomelo, and house-made tonic for a dynamic experience. These cocktails, paired with creative storytelling and pop culture influences—like nods to the band Oasis—make the menu as engaging as it is innovative.

A Culinary Adventure

The food menu, crafted with input from Chef Diego Rodriguez (formerly of Popular by Diego Muñoz), celebrates Latin American flavors with a modern American twist. Dishes like the Green Aguachile, with clarified cucumber, serrano, and lime water, or the indulgent Bisque de Tigre Chilaquiles, featuring lobster, prawn, and a fried quail egg, offer a fresh take on traditional cuisine. For dessert, the Cheesecake Buñuelo, paired with orange and vanilla tonka bean ice cream, provides a sweet finale that reflects the restaurant’s creativity and flair.

Photo credit: Andrea Grujic

A Design Worth Exploring

The ambiance at Dear Strangers is as much a part of the experience as the food and drinks. Designed by Dutch East Design, the space blends deep navy tones, marble accents, leather details, and polished wood to create a cozy yet elegant environment. The centerpiece is a stunning bar illuminated by dramatic lighting, inviting guests to linger over cocktails while retro accents and eccentric artwork add character. For those seeking a more private experience, a hidden dining room with deep sea blue walls offers a secluded escape.

With its inventive menu, lush design, and storied cocktails, Dear Strangers is set to make its mark as a standout addition to the West Village. Follow along on Instagram at @dearstrangersnyc or visit dearstrangersnyc.com to learn more about this exciting new destination.

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The Keller at 150 Barrow: A Historic Waterfront Condominium Launches Sales in the West Village

Aurora Capital Associates and William Gottlieb Real Estate have announced the commencement of sales at the highly anticipated West Village condominium, The Keller at 150 Barrow. Marking the first new development launch in the coveted downtown neighborhood in over four years, The Keller is already witnessing high demand with over $50 million in signed contracts, including both of its luxury penthouse residences.

The Keller boasts a storied history dating back to 1898 when it was a hotel serving sailors from the bustling Hudson River Piers. To rejuvenate this iconic Renaissance Revival-style building, Aurora commissioned BKSK Architects, who masterfully reimagined the property for residential use while designing a harmonious new structure. The result is a set of 24 beautifully crafted homes nestled in Manhattan's most sought-after neighborhood, marrying rich history with sophisticated design.

Offering one to four-bedroom, light-filled homes, The Keller's premier location on the West Village waterfront provides residents with easy access to Hudson River Park. The condos feature European white oak flooring, quarter-cut walnut-clad entry doors, high-efficiency central heating and cooling, and vented washers and dryers. Kitchens showcase custom cabinetry with a quarter-cut walnut finish and honed white Macaubas stone slab countertops, complementing seamlessly integrated appliances.

The Keller's carefully curated amenities meet the needs of today's discerning buyers. From a top-tier fitness center and residents lounge to a landscaped courtyard terrace with a BBQ and kitchenette, the condominium offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for socializing, entertainment, and wellness. Additional amenities include a children’s playroom, laundry room, bicycle storage, and package room with cold storage. Private storage units are also available for purchase.

Stephen Ferrara, co-founder of The Hudson Advisory Team, highlighted The Keller's appeal: "Buyers are looking for an attractive entry point into the West Village luxury real estate market, and very rarely does a boutique, full-service condominium offer this type of unit mix on a prime West Village waterfront."

Compass Development Marketing Group and The Hudson Advisory Team are the exclusive sales and marketing firms for The Keller. Pricing starts at $2.62M.

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Inside Ian Schrager's West Village Home

Newly listed; famed entrepreneur, hotelier and real estate developer Ian Schrager has just listed his West Village full-floor residence located at 176 Perry Street for $9,950,000.

With a private elevator landing, this 3,700 square foot private floor offers a rare opportunity to own and live in this unique building. There are 10’ floor to ceiling windows and sweeping iconic views of the Hudson River and the city skyline.

The tailor-made layout accommodates gracious living and entertaining, while maximizing light and offering an abundance of wall space for art. The great room on the waterfront features 10' floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase 43 feet of expansive views. The Hudson River, Hudson Waterfront Park, and the skyline views flow gracefully into the social chefs kitchen and dining area. Library/media room/4th bedroom with guest bathroom completes the home's grand entertaining space.

The master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with separate shower, deep soaking tub, and private water closet and beautifully appointed windowed dressing room. The additional two secondary bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and abundant closet space. Staff room with private bathroom, and full-size laundry room completes this offering.

This was one of the first purchases in the iconic Richard Meyer-designed building which boasts residents like Calvin Klein, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Jean George and more.

176 Perry Street is a full-service condominium containing ten private, full-floor lofts. Building amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, full-time doorman, and concierge. Room service provided by Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Perry Street Restaurant, conveniently located inside the building.

Douglas Elliman’s Madeline Hult Elghanayan and Dennis Mangone are the listing agents.

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French-designed Condo Greenwich West Opens in Hudson Square

Renderings: Familiar Control

Strategic Capital, Cape Advisors, and Forum Absolute Capital Partners today announced that closings have commenced at the partnership’s new and highly anticipated Downtown residential tower, Greenwich West. Located at 110 Charlton Street and created entirely by a team of celebrated French designers, Greenwich West brings 170 loft-style residences and a thoughtfully curated selection of amenities to one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods, West Soho. At 30 stories, one of the tallest buildings in Hudson Square – the future home to Disney’s ABC and Google’s East Coast head quarters – the full-service condominium provides scenic panoramas of the Hudson River, New York Harbor, and Statue of Liberty.

“Located at the nexus of some of New York’s most prized neighborhoods and within close proximity to the waterfront and an amazing selection of shopping, dining and entertainment options, we’re excited to welcome residents home to Greenwich West and enjoy everything the building and surrounding area has to offer,” said Philip Gesue, Chief Development Officer for Strategic Capital. “A building like no other in New York with its Parisian and New York design influences, Greenwich West continues to attract buyers from all over the world with its attainable pricing and value, prime downtown location and contextual design.”

In addition to closings commencing, and the return to in-person appointments and tours, the building is nearing completion and is set to unveil the amenities and first model residences later this fall. The collection of homes will be beautifully furnished in collaboration with leading home décor store Design within Reach (DWR), best known for their accessible modern design and sleek offerings. Showcasing the beautiful residences, buyers will be able to recreate the one-of-a-kind looks upon moving in and will be able to purchase DWR’s iconic pieces, both past and present, through an exclusive partnership. The thoughtful collection of curated pieces selected specifically for the tower, which complement the architecture and interiors, include staples like the Saarinen table, Emmy Sofa, Edel Console, Raleigh Bed, Pacha Chairs, Tiki leather couch, Aura Credenza and more.

See below the model Apartment courtesy of Alan Tansey

Greenwich West features architecture by acclaimed Paris-based architecture firm Loci Anima, with interiors by Parisian designer Sebastien Segers, known for his private homes, spas, and boutiques for clients such as Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior. The light-filled homes, ranging from studios to three-bedroom residences including penthouses, impart a bespoke quality and feature gently curved, hand-plastered interior wall corners to echo the building’s exterior architecture. A variety of residences feature substantial private terraces, including the collection of soaring penthouses that crown the top floors of the building, with only a handful remaining available for purchase. Residence 19B is an expansive two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home on the market for $3.755 million, and boasts more than 120 square feet of outdoor space with beautiful city and water views. Pricing begins at $1.1 million and goes up to $7.95 million.

A stunning arrival experience welcomes residents home and will set the luxurious tone for the building the moment one enters. Residents will make a dramatic entrance up grand marble stairs to a double-height lobby detailed in travertine, leather paneled walls and rosewood millwork. The lobby boasts a captivating wall of windows framing views of the courtyard Viewing Garden, designed by legendary French botanist Patrick Blanc, creator of the vertical garden. A symbol of health and well being, the Viewing Garden will be home to multiple plant species artfully planted on walls reaching up to 18 feet in height.

Greenwich West includes a full array of amenities and services including a 24-hour attended lobby, onsite resident manager, porter and handyman staff. At the building’s crown and open to all residents is a beautiful rooftop terrace. Featuring multiple lounge and seating areas, the terrace is designed with peaceful, landscaped vignettes and offers breathtaking views of New York City, the Hudson River and beyond. Additional amenities include a lounge with a fireplace, top-of-the-line fitness center by The Wright Fit with yoga studio and steam rooms, and a children’s playroom that has been designed in partnership with leading local institution Children’s Museum of the Arts. An automated parking garage with direct secured access to residential elevators, a supplemental laundry facility, bicycle storage and additional private storage for purchase are also available.

Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for Greenwich West. The development is being built by Plaza Construction, an affiliate of Strategic Capital and known to be one of the foremost builders of luxury residential projects in New York.

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Live In The Same Building Andy Cohen Calls Home

For anyone who’s wanted to be just a bit closer to Bravo’s Andy Cohen, now is your chance., it’ll just cost you  $5,495,000. Chris Poore and Eyal Dagan of Brown Harris Stevens have just listed Apartment 9GE at 2 Horatio Street, a coveted West Village building that is also home to Bravo boss Andy Cohen.

This recently renovated high-floor home has been meticulously and thoughtfully designed using the highest quality custom finishes. Apartment 9GE is a 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath apartment that features stained oak herringbone floors, custom hardware by ER Butler and brass light switches and dimmers by Forbes and Lomax, and includes ample storage throughout.  The sun-flooded apartment has both northern/eastern open exposures with Empire State Building views

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A gracious foyer leads to an expansive living room featuring an exquisite custom designed marble art deco wood-burning fireplace. The adjacent formal dining room features a hand-painted wallcovering from England and a Branching Bubble light fixture by Lindsey Adelman. The dining room is currently configured to seat 6 people but can comfortably fit more. Perfectly positioned between the living and dining rooms, the powder room is lined in honed Arabescato marble, brass fittings by Waterworks and a laundry room that includes a Miele washer/dryer.

The windowed kitchen features limestone tiled floors, brass sink fittings by Waterworks, custom designed polished brass kitchen cabinetry, Calacutta slab countertops/backsplash and top of the line appliances.  

The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom which is sheathed in honed Calacatta marble and includes a polished nickel sink and bath fittings by Waterworks. Off of the living room is a bedroom that is currently used as a family room. It features a custom Murphy bed and a custom flush mounted light fixture by Lindsey Adelman. The guest bathroom is lined in Thassos and Nero Maguina tile and includes polished nickel fittings and a pedestal sink by Lefroy Brooks.

Built in 1931 and combined in 1960, this coveted Bing and Bing Building is located on a central block in the West Village overlooking Jackson Square Park. This pet-friendly coop features a full-time doorman, live-in super, bike room, deeded storage units for purchase, and a resident’s laundry room in the basement. Pied-a-terres, co-purchasing and guarantors are allowed.

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Luxury Condo's With Insta-worthy Libraries

Alexandra Reconco

Amenities of all kinds exist in all of the newest luxury condos around New York City but most of them do not have the luxury of having a library. A library actually enhances the sophisticated feel of these luxury condos by offering residents a chic space to study with classical and interesting books to read. Now you won’t need to go study or read in a public library but now you can do all that at the luxury of your own building.

The Chatsworth

The Chatsworth, one of the most iconic and prestigious buildings on the Upper West Side, offers residences a sophisticated library and business center. Designed by Pembrooke and Ives this space creates an intimate atmosphere for lounging and relaxing and perfectly captivates the historical and luxurious legacy of The Chatsworth. There are also double sliding doors which can be used to divide the room and duplicate the space into two areas.

The Shephard

The Shephard, located at 275 West 10th Street, has been thoughtfully redesigned, reengineered, and totally renovated to become one of the finest and most special residential buildings in Manhattan. Residents can enjoy the beautiful paneled library which comes with a carefully curated book selection by publisher Assouline. The library space also opens up to a beautiful garden with outside seating, perfect for a mid-day read.

One57

This luxurious condo rises to over one thousand feet above midtown Manhattan with South-to-North views of Central Park. Along with an extensive list of amenities, One57 offers an exclusive Resident’s Lounge, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen. This incredible space has a curated library, an upholstered billiards table, and a 24-foot aquarium. Residents can utilize this space to quietly read or study in the comfort of their own home.

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AD100 and Elle Decor A-List Designer, Shawn Henderson, Lists West Village Home

For those of you looking for a home already designed by one of the countries top Interior Designers, you are now in luck as AD 100/Elle Decor A-List Designer Shawn Henderson just listed his West Village home. Currently listed at 791 Greenwich Street, Unit 3 the home is a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath currently asking for $1,600,000.

A mint-condition West Village residence in an intimate pre-war cooperative. Just one short flight up to find this bright and spacious loft-like space where you will be struck by its scale, charm, and style. The entire apartment was painstakingly renovated by the owner, acclaimed designer Shawn Henderson.

The layout is truly ideal for both comfortable living and entertaining. The living, dining room and kitchen are open creating a loft-like feeling combined with the charm that is unmistakably West Village. Reclaimed wood beams and pockets of exposed brick are adorned throughout the apartment and there is a restored decorative fireplace centering the living room. The original pine floors from 1875 have been perfectly restored and custom shudders added to all the windows.

There is an abundance of light through the oversized western facing windows with treetop views of beautiful Greenwich street. The windowed kitchen features honed royal Danby marble counters, a Wolf duel range oven, Liebherr refrigerator, Miele dishwasher as well as a mixture of satin black aluminum, stainless steel, and grey oak custom cabinetry.

The Master Bedroom has floor-to-ceiling custom closets and there is a massive walk-in dressing room all outfitted with custom cabinetry. The windowed, master bath is outfitted with Waterworks tiling, heated terrazzo floors, unlacquered brass fixtures, a custom-built vanity, and an oversized walk-in rain shower. There is central air and a washer dryer for your comfort and convenience.

Michael J. Franco of Compass Real Estate is the Listing Agent

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The Freshest Food is from Above: New York’s Rooftop Gardens

Kara Schlotthauer

Agriculture reaches further than just in the acres of open farmland in the Midwest; it’s also suspended above pedestrians’ heads in the middle of NYC. Gardens are taking over the roofs of New York’s buildings, silencing the excuse that wide open spaces are necessary to produce quality, fresh vegetables and herbs. These rooftop gardens find their places atop apartment buildings and restaurants, while New Yorkers also use plots of ground-level land where possible to establish urban farms. Urbanites have taken their nutrition into their own hands to get only the best ingredients to support a healthy lifestyle, ranging from a few contained plants to bulging green expanses.

Even city lawmakers are on board with more green spaces. A bill is currently in the works that would promote the importance of urban farming and community gardens, protecting them and adding bright spots of growth to vacant lots around the area. This is one of the reasons why careful planning is really important in gardening.

Many small community gardens and farms are spread throughout the city’s neighborhoods, located largely on publicly-owned land or operated by nonprofit organizations to make the food accessible to community members.

A few of the largest gardens crowning New York’s rooftops, though, are listed below.

Riverpark Farm at Alexandria Center

Instagram: @riverparknyc

A year-long paused construction site caught the attention of Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio and Gramercy Tavern alum Sisha Ortuzar as the perfect site to grow the freshest ingredients for their restaurant. Planted in milk crates, the portable garden relocated to the plaza’s north side when construction restarted, not giving up on the quality of the dishes served with the 100 types of fresh vegetables.

Bell Book & Candle

Using a vertical garden system, Bell Book & Candle is a host for a lush rooftop garden, placing the highest value on locally and organically grown produce. The menu selections heavily rely on the available ingredients acquired from the garden and cycles through the year’s seasons, bringing guaranteed savory flavors to every dish prepared.

Brooklyn Grange

Instagram: @brooklyngrange

Despite the location its name suggests, this rooftop garden is based out of Long Island City. Claiming five and a half acres of rooftop space across Brooklyn and Queens, Brooklyn Grange operates the largest rooftop soil farms in the world. Since 2010, it’s passion is to grow and source food to local communities in the eco-friendliest way. Modern urban agriculture takes its cues from Brooklyn Grange, and the 80,000 lbs. of produce isn’t all that it offers. The rooftop gardens double as event venues for yoga classes, weddings and dinner parties.

 If you don’t want to walk down the street for a ripe tomato or a sprig of parsley, you could create your own garden with a bit of a green thumb. While personal rooftop gardens require a considerable amount of care, time and money, many New Yorkers are accepting the challenge to get the best ingredients for their meals.

 The reward of a self-grown garden is worth the effort anywhere you go, from the tallest building to just around the block.

 For tips to start your own rooftop garden, check out these websites:

• Before Starting Your Garden                                           

• Starting a Rooftop Container Garden

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