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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
PRODUCERS COUNCIL
GOLD AND PLATINUM CIRCLE MEMBER
SENIOR RELOCATION AGENT
ASSOCIATE BROKER
WINNER: STRATEGY STAR AWARD 2012

Charlie Homet is a specialist in the vibrant neighborhoods of downtown Manhattan, where he regularly sets record prices, and Dumbo, Brooklyn, where he resides with his wife and daughter. In 2011 he was recognized by Streeteasy.com as the #1 top selling broker in Dumbo for the prior two years.He is a frequent commenter on market trends for the NY Times, New York Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and industry publications like The Real Deal. He is invited to profile his exclusives regularly in print and on television channels like NBC, NY1, HGTV, and many others.

We're thrilled at the price we got…thank you for sticking to your guns when we were ready to settle... - Terry and Sylvie H., sellers
“I am so overwhelmed by the offer that it is hard to believe it is real! I am truly appreciative of your expert guidance and advice. Thank you! - Laura K, seller
“You made it all seem so easy…and no stress! Thank you for working so hard on our behalf... -David and Amy R., sellers

Sellers – You can rely on Charlie's extensive understanding of relevant sales, market conditions and trends to correctly price your property, and to expertly market it to the widest possible pool of targeted buyers. Time and again he achieves startling results through tireless effort and innovative marketing.

Buyers - Benefit from his 30 years as a New York City resident and his deep knowledge of all its neighborhoods. This combined with his even temperament, deep listening skills and negotiating acumen consistently brings about the best possible result in the shortest possible time.

Charlie was one of only 30 top brokers selected to be the first to receive the advanced designation N.Y.R.S. (New York Residential Specialist) from the Real Estate Board of New York. Twice a year he shares his expertise with new brokers as a part of Halstead’s training program, and he frequently serves on industry expert panels.

Charlie Homet is an exceptional broker. He never leaves money on the table and is adept at bringing transactions swiftly to closing. He is a rare combination of integrity and hard work. Charlie proves again and again to his buyers and sellers that they can achieve their desires hassle-free.

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Charles Homet's Current Listings
WEST 13TH STREET
West 13th Street,  West Village,  NYC $11,500,000
Information:
Townhouse
Web #: 934413
Amenities:
Outdoor Space
Contact:
Barbara Godson Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-4238
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
1 MAIN STREET 4A
1 Main Street 4A,  Brooklyn,  New York $2,497,500
Information:
Loft
3 beds  /  2.5 baths
Web #: 1997162
Amenities:
Attended Lobby
Pet Friendly
Washer/Dryer
Contact:
Terrence Le Ray Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (718) 613-2057
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
70 WASHINGTON STREET PHI
70 Washington Street PHI,  Brooklyn,  New York $1,837,500
Information:
Loft
2 beds  /  2.0 baths
Web #: 2263593
Amenities:
Attended Lobby
Outdoor Space
Garage
More features...
Contact:
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
Terrence Le Ray Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (718) 613-2057
571 HUDSON STREET 6D
571 Hudson Street 6D,  West Village,  NYC $1,525,000
Information:
Cooperative
1 bed  /  1.5 baths
Web #: 1965579
Amenities:
Outdoor Space
Fireplace
Pet Friendly
Contact:
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
100 JAY STREET 21F
100 Jay Street 21F,  Brooklyn,  New York $1,495,000
Information:
Condominium
3 beds  /  2.0 baths
Web #: 2259863
Amenities:
Attended Lobby
Garage
Pet Friendly
More features...
Contact:
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
Terrence Le Ray Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (718) 613-2057
70 WASHINGTON STREET 8M
70 Washington Street 8M,  Brooklyn,  New York $1,295,000
Information:
Loft
2 beds  /  2.0 baths
Web #: 1510656
Amenities:
Attended Lobby
Garage
Health Club
Contact:
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
Terrence Le Ray Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (718) 613-2057
70 WASHINGTON STREET 3I
70 Washington Street 3I,  Brooklyn,  New York $1,274,900
Information:
Condominium
2 beds  /  2.0 baths
Web #: 2262894
Amenities:
Attended Lobby
Garage
Health Club
Contact:
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
Terrence Le Ray Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (718) 613-2057
70 WASHINGTON STREET 11S
70 Washington Street 11S,  Brooklyn,  New York $1,197,500
Information:
Condominium
2 beds  /  2.0 baths
Web #: 2307780
Amenities:
Attended Lobby
Garage
Health Club
Contact:
Terrence Le Ray Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (718) 613-2057
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
70 WASHINGTON STREET 4C
70 Washington Street 4C,  Brooklyn,  New York $1,185,000
Information:
Loft
2 beds  /  2.0 baths
Web #: 2353201
New: 13 days ago
Amenities:
Attended Lobby
Garage
Health Club
Contact:
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
Terrence Le Ray Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (718) 613-2057
70 WASHINGTON STREET
70 Washington Street,  Brooklyn,  New York $1,159,000
Information:
Loft
2 beds  /  2.0 baths
Web #: 1158981
Amenities:
Attended Lobby
Garage
Health Club
Contact:
Charles Homet Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (212) 381-6571
Terrence Le Ray Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
Exec. Vice President
Email
Tel: (718) 613-2057
Charles Homet's Past Closings

The following are selected closed transactions in which Charles Homet represented the buyer, the seller, or both:

TOWNHOUSES
COOPERATIVES AND CONDOMINIUMS
All Recent Press
Dumbo Condo Is A Hit With Beyonc And Chris Brown Collaborator

The classic loft pairing of grit and glamourOut of frame, everything they own is in a box to the leftThe kitchen has a built-in espresso machine!The owners were big fans of whitePhoto-shoot ready bedroomWhat a charming children's room. Check out...
New York Observer - Thursday, May 03, 2012

Buyer Confidence Portent Or Blip

By Vivian S. Toy MORE than 200 people showed up for an open house at a town house in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, last month, and the crowd, filled with stroller-pushing parents and young children, was so lively that an ice cream...
New York Times - Thursday, April 12, 2012

Dream Homes

West Village $10.5 million One, two or three homes — you choose. This “historic” yet “brilliantly modernized” four-story townhouse on West 13th Street is currently configured as a three-bedroom owner’s triplex plus two separate full-floor units, but it can be...
New York Post - Thursday, December 08, 2011

The Evolving Face Of Halstead Property

Since Halstead Property was founded over 27 years ago, much has changed in the residential real estate world. Buyers now search for properties online through a variety of face paced websites and tools; today, sellers utilize Brokers to market their...
Avenue - Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Decked Out

300 East 74th Street, PH-F The roofdeck is reachable from the sitting room of this two-bedroom duplex’s master bedroom suite. The outdoor space has been landscaped, with an irrigation system installed to keep the plantings healthy. It also has a built-in...
New York Magazine - Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Done Deals

BROOKLYN Dumbo 70 Washington St #7-S $,1,050,000 Over 1,260 s/f loft in converted condo that used to be the headquarters for the Board of Education. High ceilings, 2 full baths, separate home office and fully equipped laundry room. Bamboo flooring, a marble spa...
Brokers Weekly - Wednesday, May 18, 2011

A View From The Top

70 Washington, #PH-G, Brooklyn Night or day, what you’ll see out the windows of this 1,577-square-foot convertible three bedroom penthouse in Dumbo is dramatic: a postcard-perfect panorama of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. Asking price: $2.8 million Monthly common...
New York Magazine - Thursday, March 03, 2011

Houses Of The Week

DUMBO, Brooklyn $1.075 million Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,223 Maintenance: $760 Large, "sound-attenuating" windows in this 10th-floor corner condo on Jay Street ensure that you will enjoy "dramatic views" of the Manhattan Bridge without having to hear any of...
New York Post - Thursday, February 17, 2011

On The Market In NYC

DUMBO LOFT $1,350,000 BROOKLYN: 70 Washington Street (Front and York Streets), #8M A one-bedroom two-bath condo with an open living/dining/kitchen area, a separate office and a laundry room, in a 1916 concrete manufacturing plant converted in 2005. The building has a health club,...
New York Times - Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Barneys Chief Sells Chelsea Co-Op

By Sarah Kershaw MARK LEE, the new chief executive of Barneys New York, whose recent decision to fire two longtime buyers at the store caused a stir in the fashion world, has sold his apartment in Chelsea for $2.95 million, the...
New York Times - Monday, December 20, 2010

Houses Of The Week

DUMBO, Brooklyn $1.397 million Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,417 Common charges: $585 The Brooklyn Bridge is a New York icon — one that you can wake to every morning in this “sun-flooded” Washington Street loft. You also get “staggering” views of...
New York Post - Thursday, August 19, 2010

Old New York

This six-story, 25-foot-wide, multi-unit Romanesque has 13 fireplaces and original leaded-glass casement windows overlooking the rear garden. Year built: 1890 Price: $9.95 million Brokers: Barbara Godson and Charles Homet, Halstead Property
New York Magazine - Tuesday, July 13, 2010

When Listing Property Give It Your Best Shot

By Jill Urban The key to selling a home is curb appeal -- making your place stand out from the rest. These days, since most buyers first shop on the web, its the photographs that are the best way to welcome...
NY1 - Sunday, June 13, 2010

Rising To The Top In Brooklyn And Queens

By Vanessa Weiman When the most expensive residential sales are discussed in New York real estate circles, there's usually one caveat: They're all in Manhattan. So this month, The Real Deal looked at the top five most expensive closed sales...
The Real Deal - Tuesday, June 01, 2010

The Lord's Work

By Max Gross Renters generally look at their landlords in two ways. Either as people they’d like to drop in a vat of molten lava, or as people worthy of their unyielding envy. “Hey,” goes the reasoning, “why can’t I get paid...
New York Post - Thursday, May 20, 2010

Falling In Love With Real Estate Again

By CANDACE TAYLOR NEW YORK CITY -- Residential real estate broker Elaine Clayman has noticed a change in her buyers lately. With prices falling for the past year, buyers had seemed entirely focused on one thing: cost. How much they actually...
Inman News - Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Houses Of The Week

DUMBO, Brooklyn $1.369 million Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Square feet: 3,000 Maintenance: $1,789 With three levels, this "huge" maisonette in a former warehouse on Old Fulton Street -- reinvented as a doorman co-op -- offers all kinds of living and working options,...
New York Post - Thursday, April 08, 2010

Falling In Love Again

By Candace Taylor Residential real estate broker Elaine Clayman has noticed a change in her buyers lately. With prices falling for the past year, buyers had seemed entirely focused on one thing: cost. How much they actually liked the apartment...
The Real Deal - Thursday, April 01, 2010

Houses Of The Week

DUMBO, Brooklyn $1.369 million Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Square feet: 3,000 Maintenance: $1,789 With three levels, this "huge" maisonette in a former warehouse on Old Fulton Street -- reinvented as a doorman co-op -- offers all kinds of living and working options,...
New York Post - Thursday, April 01, 2010

Soft Sell Pricing Low Gets Results

If you ever want a brush with insanity, ask New York City homeowners what they think their apartments are worth. They’ll likely throw out numbers that can charitably be described as wishful thinking. “That sounds high,” you say politely. “The unit...
New York Post - Thursday, March 18, 2010

Relative Values

Baby, It's Iconic Outside Homes looking out on famous landmarks BROOKLYN, N.Y. $2.68 million A 2,474-square-foot condominium with two bedrooms, an office, two baths and a powder room in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighborhood DETAILS: In a converted factory building dating from 1916, this condo includes...
Wall Street Journal - Friday, February 26, 2010

Introducing Fresh Start Fridays

Introducing Fresh Start Fridays: Four for-sale apartments with washer-dryers (4) Two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,047-square-foot full-service Dumbo condo offers a chef's kitchen, soaking tubs, Manhattan bridge views and a stackable outside-vented washer-dryer in a closet near the open kitchen. $879,000, $744/mo cc,...
Brick Underground - Friday, February 19, 2010

Cutting Out The Middleman

By CANDACE TAYLORFor some buyer's brokers, it's their greatest fear come to pass. More and more apartment-hunters, armed with listing information gleaned from the Web, are representing themselves rather than using a real estate agent."I have buyers coming at me...
Inman News - Monday, January 11, 2010

Cutting Out The Middleman Armed With Info From The Web More Buyers Go Straight To Listing Agents Giving Them Both Sides Of A Sale

By Candace TaylorFor some buyers' brokers, it's their greatest fear come to pass. More and more apartment hunters, armed with listing information gleaned from the Web, are representing themselves rather than using a real estate agent."I have buyers coming at...
The Real Deal - Friday, January 01, 2010

On The Market Brooklyn Loft

Photo Credit: David Goldman for The New York Times By VIVIAN S. TOY with ELSA BRENNER, SUZANNE HAMLIN and ANTOINETTE MARTIN DUMBO LOFT $1,189,000 BROOKLYN: 70 Washington Street (near Front Street), #10C A two-bedroom two-bath condominium with central air-conditioning and a laundry room,...
New York Times - Sunday, December 06, 2009

Dream Homes

DUMBO, Brooklyn $2.675 million You might want to take a seat — after all, the views of the Brooklyn Bridge, East River and Manhattan skyline are “simply staggering” from the 45-foot-long living room of this 2,474-square-foot-condo. Along with two bedrooms...
New York Post - Thursday, October 29, 2009

New York Appraisals Get Shortchanged

By VIVIAN S. TOY IMAGINE the agony of a buyer when the bank’s appraiser rules that the apartment the buyer has agreed to pay $750,000 for is worth only $650,000. What then? The buyer has three options: move on, because the low appraisal...
New York Times - Sunday, September 27, 2009

30 Main Street 7C Sold Will Dumbo Real Estate Hold Up

The 30 Main street unit we featured in October closed last week. According to the owner, after posting the FSBO website, they enlisted Charles Homet of Halstead Property to market the property in mid-November. After 6 months on the market,...
DumboNYC - Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Apartment Seekers Have The Power

Above, this three-bedroom, three-bath rental at East 86th Street runs $12,950 a month (listed by Cynthia Besteman of Halstead Property). Thanks to a slow market, many New York City landlords have become willing to negotiate with renters. Left, this two-bedroom...
NorthJersey.com - Sunday, March 08, 2009

Artist Views

Homes where a rising art scene is part of the landscape BROOKLYN, N.Y. $895,000 1,080 square feet, one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeping loft; maintenance and taxes $906 monthly. DETAILS: The Dumbo neighborhood (the name's short for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) retains an...
Wall Street Journal - Friday, January 30, 2009

A Month In Halstead's Propertv Sparks Buyer Interest

Anna Kahn's agent bio By Jovana Rizzo Thinking about moving to Harlem, or buying an apartment at the Toren in Williamsburg? Explore them both in under 10 minutes, from the comfort of your own home. Last month, Halstead Property launched ProperTV,...
The Real Deal - Thursday, December 18, 2008

On The Market

TWO-BR $925,000 Front Street condo is 1,130 square feet and has two stone baths, terrace, Bosch and Jenn-Air appliances and stackable washer/dryer. Contact: Charles Homet, Halstead Property, 212-381-6571
New York Post - Thursday, October 02, 2008

New Listings

84 Front Street $925,000 On DUMBO's main boulevard is this spacious two bedroom / two full bath home with fifty square foot south facing terrace. Everything is state of the art in this elegant apartment: Bosch and Jenn Air appliances, oversized refrigerator,...
Brokers Weekly - Wednesday, September 17, 2008

From Posh To Pokey The Downward Spiral Of Raffaello Follieri

Last week, Raffaello Follieri was living la dolce vita in a $37,500-a-month rental apartment on Fifth Avenue with his girlfriend, the actress and professional ingenue Anne Hathaway. Today, he lives in a 7 1/2 -by-8-foot room with a sink, a...
Washington Post - Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Residential Deals

Harlem $505,000 2279 Third Avenue 1-bedroom, 1-bath, 745 sf condo in new construction building (the Bridges NYC); 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, washer/dryer, kitchen has smoked glass and custom aluminum cabinetry; common charges $375; taxes $204 per year (abated); asking price...
The Real Deal - Sunday, June 01, 2008

Houses Of The Week

Dumbo, Brooklyn $649,000 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 729 Common charges: $517.87This new Front Street condo features an open kitchen with an 11-foot-long center island with granite countertops and double sinks, as well as "state of the art" appliances. The "gracious"...
New York Post - Thursday, March 27, 2008

Hottest Nabes In The City


New York Post - Thursday, January 03, 2008

Wall Street Is A Worry In New York

By: Walter Hamilton Like a lot of New Yorkers, Peter Poulakakos is holding his breath. His legendary Wall Street restaurant, Harry’s Cafe & Steak, relies heavily on the normally free-spending financial industry, and Wall Street’s mounting problems from the subprime mortgage...
Los Angeles Times - Sunday, December 30, 2007

Just Ask

By TERI KARUSH ROGERS New Yorkers consider themselves among the savviest and nerviest consumers in the world. But when it comes to buying real estate, what they forget to ask is startling. Absorbed by big-picture issues like location, light, air and the...
New York Times - Sunday, April 08, 2007

Residential Sales

105 E. 19th Street, Gramercy Park $995,000 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath. A recently renovated "California Kitchen" opening up to a dining and living area. Get it early. First showing was last Sunday. Charles Homet, (212) 381-6571 and Michael Bergen, (212) 381-6572, Halstead...
The New York Daily News - Friday, March 02, 2007

Residential Deals

MANHATTAN Gramercy $1.098 million 10 Gramercy Park 1-bedroom, 1-bath, 750 sf co-op; maintenance $1,030; asking price $998,000; 13 weeks on the market. (Brokers: Randy Green, Dwelling Quest; Richard Orenstein, Halstead) Upper East Side $849,000 221 East 78th Street 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,100 sf co-op in pre-war building; part-time...
The Real Deal - Thursday, June 01, 2006

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571 Hudson Street 6D

West Village Exclusive Web #:1965579 Lisa Keenan Tel: (212) 381-2543 lkeenan@halstead.com Charles Homet, EVP Tel: (212) 381-6571 chomet@halstead.com

1 Main Street 2J

Dumbo Exclusive - Web #:1700583 Charles Homet, EVP Tel: (212) 381-6571 chomet@halstead.com Terrence Le Ray, EVP Tel: (718) 613-2057 tleray@halstead.com

Charles Homet Featured On Open House NYC 01-08-12

Executive VP Charles Homet of our Village Office is summoned by NBC's Open House NYC to guide us on his one of a kind West Village Townhouse Exclusive on 1/8. The modern upgrades to this historic 4-story home will amaze you.

1 Main Street

Dumbo Exclusive Web #:1700583 Charles Homet, SVP Tel: (212) 381-6571 Terrence Le Ray, VP Tel: (718) 613-2057

Sneak Peek Inside 30 Main Street 9C

Charles Homet,represented this exclusive property on 30 Main Street and it is now closed or no longer available. Take a sneak peek at this property and if you are interested in something comparable please reach out to Charles at chomet@halstead.com or 212.381.6571.

Sneak Peek Inside 70 Washington Street PH-G

Charles Homet represented this exclusive property on 70 Washington Street and it is now closed or no longer available. Take a neak peek at this propety and if you are interested in something comparable please reach out to Charles at (212) 381-6571 or chomet@halstead.com

Charlie Homet Featured On NBC NY Live 05-31-11

Senior VP Charlie Homet is featured as a guest commentator with LXTV's Sara Gore on the May 31st episode of NBC NY Live discussing what makes a 'sexy apartment'. Anna Shagalov's Web# 1966347 exclusive is also featured.

Charlie Homet Featured On NBC NY Live 05-31-11

Senior VP Charlie Homet is featured as a guest commentator with LXTV's Sara Gore on the May 31st episode of NBC NY Live discussing what makes a 'sexy apartment'. Anna Shagalov's Web# 1966347 exclusive is also featured.

Why Agents Choose Halstead

Some of the top agents at Halstead Property explain why they moved to and stayed at the largest privately held real estate firm in the Tri-State Area. This is the essence of 'How Real Estate Gets Real'.

Charles Homet Featured On HGTV's Frontdoor.com

Charlie Homet of our Village Office is interviewed by HGTV on the loft style of living in such cities as New York City. Mr. Homet is an expert on buying and selling lofts. Footage courtesy of HGTV and frontdoor.com.

Charles Homet Featured In NY1 Newscast 06-13-10

Marketing your home on the web in an appealing manner is a very important step in making a sale. Charles Homet offers some invaluable tips on how to photograph your property in a way that is attractive and engaging.

Advantages Of Using Video With Halstead Property

As the Real Estate Video Technology Leader & Innovator in the Tri-State Area, if not the entire US, we are proud to share the success stories of using video in promoting of our agents and our exclusive properties.

Sneak Peek Inside 30 Main Street

Charles Homet represented this exclusive property on Charles and it is now closed or no longer available. Take a sneak peek at this property and if you are interested in something comparable please reach out to Charles at 212-381-6571.

West Village

Richard Grossman, Director of Sales Downtown, takes us on a tour of with his agents of a neighborhood known for its diverse history and notorious charge. The beautiful tree lined cobblestone streets are one of the most sought after in the city if not the country.

Dumbo

Trish Martin & her local agent experts show us a taste of what this waterfront neighborhood enriched with history has to offer. See the amazing inventory of old factories & warehouses converted to lofts & galleries.

Sneak Peek Inside 30 Main Street

Charles Homet represented this exclusive property in Dumbo and it is now closed or no longer available. Take a sneak peek at this property and if you are interested in something comparable please reach out to Charlie at 212-381-6571 or chomet@halstead.com.

Sneak Peek Inside 236 West 26th Street

Charles Homet represented this exclusive property in Chelsea and is closed. Take a sneak peek at this property and if you are interested in something comparable please reach out to Charles Homet at 212 381-6571 or chomet@halstead.com

Charlie Homet- Knowledge And Passion

Charlie Homet is a Senior Vice President from the Village Office. He understands the value of relationships with not only his clients, but everyone from his lawyers to doormen in countless New York buildings to build up his extensive network.

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All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by customer. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to Halstead. Customer should consult with its counsel regarding all closing costs, including without limitation the New York State 1% tax paid by buyers on residential properties over $1 million. Halstead represents the seller/owner on Halstead's own exclusives, except if another agent of Halstead represents the buyer/tenant, in which case Halstead will be a dual agent with designated agents representing seller/owner and buyer/tenant. Halstead represents the buyer/tenant when showing the exclusives of other real estate firms. In all instances Halstead treats all parties fairly and honestly. Halstead actively supports equal housing opportunities.