Real Estate

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Martha Turner Properties and Heritage Texas Properties have moved into the top five on this yearas Houston Business Journal Largest Houston-Area Residential Real Estate Brokerage Firms list, ranked by 2011 transaction sides of closed sales. Martha Turner Properties moved from No. 7 last year to No. 4 this year, while Heritage Texas Properties moved from No. 6 to No. 5. The largest jump on the list by far was Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Anderson Properties, which moved 13 spots from No….

Houstonas largest residential real estate firms increased their total gross dollar volume of closed sales in 2011 compared to 2010. All of the top five companies on the Houston Business Journal list of the Largest Houston-Area Residential Real Estate Brokerage Firms, ranked by 2011 total gross dollar volume of closed sales, increased their total gross dollar volume but retained their rankings from the previous year. No. 1 Prudential Gary Greene Realtors had the largest dollar volume increase,…

Thursday, May 17

Treasures with Eddie Ross

Buck House hosts tastemaker Eddie Ross for a sale of a vast array of treasures. Learn the stylist’s secrets to easy, elegant entertaining that will dazzle friends and family. There will be one-of-a-kind pieces from his handpicked, personally curated collection of vintage tabletop and accessories at their lowest prices of the season. 5-8 pm. Buck House, 1318 Madison Ave.

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Thursday, May 17

L.E.D. Ball

Kicking off ICFF this year is the Museum of Art and Design’s L.E.D Ball features performances, dancing, dining and art for sale, and is co-hosted by star fixtures in the design world like Dror Benshetrit and Nate Berkus.The fundraiser will feature an auction of sustainable artworks incorporating light-emitting diodes by over 30 top designers. Auction proceeds and ticket sales benefit the Museum’s educational programming for children. The Museum will be lit up with a video artwork projected onto its faASSade and packed with designs in L.E.D lighting inside. Guests are asked to dress in festive and L.E.D.-inspired attire. 7-midnight. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. Purchase tickets by emailing alison.deutsch@madmuseum.org .

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Saturday, May 19 to Tuesday, May 22

International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)

More than 550 exhibitors will display contemporary furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bath for residential and commercial interiors . This assemblage of national and international exhibitors affords the chance to experience the most selective scope of the globe’s finest, most creative, individual, and original avant-garde home and contract products. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St.

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Saturday, May 19

Annual Spring Green Building Tour – Lower Manhattan Bike Tour

This year’s Lower Manhattan Bike Tour will provide an example of a deep energy retrofit at 179 Henry St. In 2010, the building converted its old steam heating system to a high efficient hot water system. Along with lighting and water conservation measures, the building reduced its energy consumption by 44 percent in the first year. The building took advantage of a number of state and federal finance programs to achieve the retrofit at virtually no cost to the owners. The next stop will showcase 148 Lafayette St. a LEED Gold office space with unique day lighting, efficient HVAC with occupancy sensors, and a biowall designed to resemble Central Park . $15. Meeting location will be emailed after RSVP to www.greenhomenycmanhattantour.eventbrite.com .

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Sunday, May 20

Around Manhattan Official NYC Architectural Tour

The 2012 seasonas first featured guide, Michael Marrella, Project Director for Vision 2020, the New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan, will offer a detailed narration of the cityas rapidly changing edge. Vision 2020 components including the East River Waterfront Esplanade, North Brooklyn developments and future projects in Queens and northern Manhattan will be explored. The administrationas strategy for inspiring high level design and development around innovative public spaces is particularly evident along the cityas increasingly accessible waterfront. The 2.75-hour cruise also explores themes of post-industrial re-zoning and rising sea levels. Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, West 22nd and Hudson River. Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets. $75. www.aiany.org .

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Wednesday, May 23

High Design, Low Impact: LivingHomes

As the developer of the nation’s first LEED Platinum home: the first Ray Kappe LivingHome and with over nine LivingHomes in development that are designed to achieve LEED Platinum, LivingHomes is one of the more experienced builders of environmentally conscious homes. LivingHomes CEO and Founder Steve Glenn will speak about “High Design, Low Impact: Building LivingHomes,” including materials, finishes, fixtures and systems that radically reduce a building’s energy, water, and resource useA and that reduce indoor air pollution . 6-7:30 pm. Free. DOM Soho Showroom, 66 Crosby St.

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SALES

CHRISTOFLE SAMPLE SALE

Soiffer Haskin

317 West 33rd St., 718-747-1656

Sale: Through May 18; 9-5

silver flatware (including 5-piece place settings), crystal porcelain, frames, gifts and jewelry are up to 70 percent off retail prices.

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LIGNE ROSET

50 Park Avenue South

Sale: May 17-20

Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 12-5

Ligne Roset, the renowned French furniture and lifestyle brand, hosts a sample sale offering a discount of up to 60 percent below retail price on floor samples, overstock and discontinued items. Contours sideboard, reg. $4,765, now $2,375; the Papillon Dining Chair, reg. $1,325, now $599. This sale is valid only at the Park Avenue Ligne Roset location.

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Thursday, May 10

Leadership Awards Luncheon

The New York Building Congress holds its 91st Leadership Awards Luncheon, honoring Forest City Ratner Companies CEO Bruce Ratner . 11:30 a.m. $475. Hilton New York hotel, 1335 Sixth Ave. For information and registration, visit www.buildingcongress.com .

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Thursday, May 10

Architecture: Art of Renewal with Stephen Kieran, James Timberlake, and Rafael ViA+-oly

The New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation presents “Forum Architecture: Art of Renewal” with Stephen Kieran, James Timberlake and Rafael ViA+-oly . Kieran and Timberlake, partnersA at KieranTimberlake, will present the Embassy of the United States, London. ViA+-oly, of Rafael ViA+-oly Architects P.C., will present the Cleveland Museum of Art. Panel conversation to follow moderated by Cathleen McGuigan, editor-in-chief, Architectural Record. 6:30-8 pm. $25. McGraw-Hill Auditorium, 1221 Sixth Ave. For information, contact landmarks@jksevents.com .

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Friday, May 11

Megaprojects

The Center for Urban Real Estate at Columbia Universityas Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation hosts Megaprojects, an urban planning and development conference focusing on New York City and London. Speakers include Related Companies CEO Stephen Ross, Real Estate Board of New York president Steven Spinola and New York City Economic Development Corporation president Seth Pinsky. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $295. McGraw-Hill Conference Center, 1221 Sixth Ave. For information and registration, visit www.megaprojects2012.com .

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Through Friday, May 11

Bunny Williams Pop-up Shop

For the first time ever, interior designer Bunny Williams is creating a pop-up shop converging Beeline Home (lighting, mirrors, upholstery, furniture and accessories), Treillage (objects new and old, aggregated from Williamsa and John Rosselli’s travels around the world) and Bunny Williams for Mirror Image. Bunny Williams, 306 E. 61st St., fourth floor.

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Saturday, May 12

Openstudios Brooklyn Navy Yard

Openhousenewyork hosts an event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, featuring self-guided tours of the studios of the architects, artisans and manufacturers housed in the historic complex. Noon to 5 p.m $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Building 92, 63 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. For information and registration, visit www.ohnyopenstudiosbny.eventbrite.com .

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Tuesday, May 15

Kips Bay Show House Opening Night

To kick off the 40th anniversary of the Kips Bay Show House, a cocktail reception and preview will be held to celebrate this yearas designers who include Charlotte Moss, Todd Romano, Jamie Drake and Bunny Williams . The show house opens to the public Wednesday, May 16 to June 14. Cocktail preview, 6-9 pm. Tickets start at $200. The Aldyn, 60 Riverside Blvd. Call 718-893-8600, ext. 245 for more ticket information.

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Tuesday, May 15

Center for Real Estate Finance Research Inaugural Conference

The NYU Stern School of Business hosts the Center for Real Estate Finance Research Inaugural Conference to encourage networking and dialogue between Stern alumni and faculty. A luncheon and faculty presentation will be followed by an alumni panel and reception. Panelists include Silverstein Properties president and CEO Larry Silverstein, Philip Milstein of Ogden Cap Properties and William Mack, chairman and founder of AREA Property Partners . Noon to 7 p.m. NYU Stern alumni and corporate partners only. St. Regis New York, 2 E. 55th St. For information and registration, visit www.sternalumni.nyu.edu .

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Wednesday, May 16

Real Estate Legend Larry Silverstein

Larry Silverstein will be recognized as the Diamond Jubliee honoree at this event for Urban Land Institute New York. Dr. Peter Linneman, one of the leading strategic thinkers in the real estate industry, will interview Silverstein, providing the ULI audience with an engaging discussion. The Real Estate Legend series honors a real estate executive annually for professional achievement, distinguished service and for furthering the ideals of ULI. 5:30-8 pm. Tickets start at $50. 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St. Call 800-321-5011to register.

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Wednesday, May 16

Libby Langdon’s Small Space Seminar

Designer, author and television personality Libby Langdon is introducing her upholstered furnishings at FIND. Libby will give a Small Space Solutions Seminar on innovative and inexpensive design ideas to help small space dwellers live large, the topic of her book, aSmall Space Solutions.a Plus, FIND is offering 20 percent off your purchase on all pieces from Langdon’s line during the event . FIND Home Furnishings, 6pm – 9pm 43C Ninth St., Gowanus, Brooklyn. RSVP required to info@findhomefurnishings.com .

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SALES

SFERRA SAMPLE SALE

Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave.

Hours: 10-7

Sale: Through May 13

Get up to 70 percent off retail prices at SFERRA’s Sample Sale. It includes discontinued and overstocked bed linens, sheet sets, duvet cover sets, blankets, towels, throws, robes, down, baby blankets, decorative pillows and table linens.

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Thursday, May 3

BuildingsNY

This annual event serving the New York metropolitan buildings and real estate marketplace. The show floor covers all the products and services NYC buildings require, helping you get all you need and get the most of your investment. Meet face-to-face with source vendors in fields such as financing, building automation, environmental, maintenanceA and operations, security, design and construction, restoration and renovation and energy management . Free. 10 am-5 pm. Jacob Javits Center. For information, visit www.buildingsny.com or call 888-334-8702.

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Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6

Art & Antique Dealers Spring Show

The Spring Show NYC highlights English, Continental and American furniture, paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, glass and decorative arts; Asian works of art; folk art; 20th-century decorative arts; Arts & Crafts furniture; prints, posters and wallpaper; silver and metalwork; nautical art and objects; garden ornaments; carpets and rugs; tapestries; textiles and needlework; and clocks . The four-day fine and decorative arts fair is sponsored by 1stdibs. Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue and 67th Street, www.springshownyc.com .

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Saturday, May 5

Spring House Tour

The New York Junior League’s Annual House Tours are devoted to showcasing New York City’s prestigious and luxurious residences, while highlighting architecture, art, history and the exquisite style of interior design . House Tour showcases homes in some of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods, including Midtown East, the Meatpacking District, the Upper West Side and the West Village. The tour commences with a breakfast at the Astor House, followed by a self-guided tour through the homes; a buffet lunch, post-tour cocktail reception, and silent auction are also included. $100. For more information, visit www.nyjl.org .

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Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6

Historic Houses Open House

Forty historic sites in all five boroughs ranging from museums to historic homes, cultural institutions, sculptures and open spaces, will host Open Houses to attract visitors and campaign for votes in a grassroots competition to preserve the cityas historic places . Sites will feature special programming ranging from behind the scenes tours (some never before open to the public) to performances and special exhibits. Many are featuring free food and contests to win private tours, membership subscriptions and other great prizes. Most will offer free or discounted admission. For information about the specific sites and programming visit www.partnersinpreservation.com/open-house .

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Monday, May 7

Arthur Ross Awards

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art hosts the 2012 Arthur Ross Awards for Excellence in the Classical Tradition. The honorees for this year include HBRA Architects for Architecture, ER Butler for Artisanship, Francis Morrone for History and Journalism and Edwina Von Gal for Landscape Design . 7 pm. The University Club, 1 W. 54th St. For tickets and ticket prices, click here

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Wednesday, May 9

New York Landmarks Conservancy Chairman’s Award Luncheon

New York Landmarks Conservancy will honor STV and Tishman Construction at its annual Chairmanas Award Luncheon. The Chairmanas Award recognizes exceptional business leaders and companies that have demonstrated their dedication to protecting New Yorkas rich architectural heritage. Noona 2 pm. The Metropolitan Club, 1 E. 60th St. For more information, contact Jenna Smith at 212-995-5260 or jennasmith@nylandmarks.org .

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Through Friday, May 11

Bunny Williams Pop-up Shop

For the first time ever, interior designer Bunny Williams is creating a pop-up shop converging Beeline Home (lighting, mirrors, upholstery, furniture and accessories), Treillage (objects new and old, aggregated from Williamsa and John Rosselli’s travels around the world) and Bunny Williams for Mirror Image . Bunny Williams, 306 E. 61st St., Fourth Floor.

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SALES

JENSEN LEWIS

89 Seventh Ave., 212-929-4880

Hours: Daily, 10:30 am-7 pm; Sun., noon-5:30 pm

Sale: Through May 5

To make room for spring and summer collections, save up to 70 percent off select items from dining and living room furniture to bedroom and home office. Sale items are available on a first come first serve basis.

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JOHN ROBSHAW

245 W. 29th St., Ground Floor

Hours: Wed. and Thurs., 10-7; Fri.,10-3

Sale: Through May 4

Pick up your favorite John Robshaw textiles at this sample sale.

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JONATHAN ADLER WAREHOUSE SALE

174 Hudson St.

Sale: May 4-6

Hours: Fri and Sat, 10-6; Sun 10-5

Save up to 70 percent off on Jonathan Adler furniture, rugs, lighting, pottery, pillows, dinnerware, accessories and more.

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SFERRA SAMPLE SALE

Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave.

Hours: 10-7

Sale: May 9-13

Get up to 70 percent off retail prices at SFERRA’s Sample Sale. It includes discontinued and overstocked bed linens, sheet sets, duvet cover sets, blankets, towels, throws, robes, down, baby blankets, decorative pillows and table linens.

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Thursday, April 26

Real Property Tax Fairness a No Margin for Delay

The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management will host a luncheon featuring guest speaker Steve Spinola, president of the Real Estate Board of New York . The topic will be aReal Property Tax Fairness a No Margin for Delay.a The event includes a networking cocktail hour. 11:30 am a 1:30 pm. $125. Union League Club, 38 E. 37th St. To reserve or for additional information, call 212-944-9445.

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Thursday, April 26

LEED 2012 a The Next Wave of LEED and Sustainability

Scot Horst, the Senior VP of LEED at U.S. Green Building Council, gives this talk about global vision and strategy for LEED as a global green-building benchmark . Get a personal perspective from one of the key people defining the cutting edge and creating key tools that will characterize the future of this industry. 5-7 pm. Free. Inscape New York Showroom, 414 W. 14th St.

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Thursday, April 26

Antique Garden Furniture Show Preview Party and Collectorsa Plant Sale

The New York Botanical Garden hosts the 20th Anniversary Antique Garden Furniture Show Preview Party and Collectorsa Plant Sale. This exclusive preview event will kick off theA spring seasonA at the New York Botanical Gardens and attracts guests from the philanthropic, interior and landscape design, architecture and art worlds. This year’s Designer Committee is chaired by renowned landscape architect Mario Nievera and event designer Renny Reynolds , with committee members including Jonathan Adler, Juan Montoya, Charlotte Frieze and Ann Pyne. There will also be opportunities to bid on one-of-a-kind plants, garden dA(c)cor and more in a silent auction. 6-8 pm. Tickets start at $200. The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, The Bronx. For more information, contact cbalkonis@nybg.org .

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Thursday, April 26 to Saturday, April 28

Housing Works Design on a Dime

Housing Works presents its eighth annual Design on a Dime interior design shopping event. For the Thursday night benefit, designer James Huniford will be joined by Lara Spencer (“Good Morning America” co-anchor, author of aI Brake For Yard Salesa and interior designer), Charlotte Moss (interior designer and author) and Evette Rios (interior designer and Rachel Ray Show DIYer). In addition, over 50 of the country’s top designers will put together new home furnishings, artwork and accessories to create unforgettable room vignettes. All items will be sold for 40 to 60 percent off retail pricing with proceeds benefiting Housing Works, New York’s largest community-based AIDS service organization. Opening night reception, 5:30 – 9:30 pm. Tickets start at $150. The free public sale is on April 27 and 28. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St.

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Saturday, April 28

New New York: Interior Design on the Cutting Edge

This program will introduce six designers/teams from a new generation that are re-thinking the spaces in which we live, shop, work and entertain. Presenters will include Britton Smith, interior designer; Yiannos Vrousgros and Brooke Lichtenstein of Input Studio; and Fitzhugh Karol and Lyndsay Caleo of the Brooklyn Home Company. The program will also include a tour of the new South Street Seaport Museum’s galleries led by a principal of Cooper Joseph Studio, architects of the renovation. 12:30-5 pm. $25. South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton St. Tickets must be purchased in advance at 917-492-3395.

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Tuesday, May 1

Brooklyn Real Estate Roundtable Series

The Brooklyn Real Estate Roundtable is a quarterly luncheon series dedicated to examining, analyzing, reviewing and predicting the critical issues in Brooklyn real estate. noona1 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Tuesday, May 1 to Friday, May 11

Bunny Williams Pop-Up

For the first time ever, interior designer Bunny Williams is creating a pop-up shop converging Beeline Home (lighting, mirrors, upholstery, furniture and accessories), Treillage (objects new and old, aggregated from Williamsa and John Rosselli’s travels around the world) and Bunny Williams for Mirror Image . Bunny Williams, 306 E. 61st St., Fourth Floor.

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Wednesday, May 2

World Wide Holdings Breakfast Panel

David Lowenfeld, partner atA World Wide Holdings, will describe how his company developed their bid for and designed this unique project including housing, retail, and public schools on one of the busiest corners on the planet in “One Site a A World of Choices: How World Wide Holdings Decided to Build Apartments, Retail and Two Schools on One Corner of East 57th Street. ” He will discuss the acquisition, ground lease, zoning, planning, market, and community issues involved in this major mid-Manhattan development. 8:30 a 10 am. Free. Javits Convention Center, Room 1CO1/1CO2. RSVP to associatedbuilders@abogny.com .

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Wednesday, May 2

BuildingsNY

This annual event serves the New York metropolitan buildings and real estate marketplace . The show floor covers all the products and services NYC buildings require, helping you get all you need and get the mostA from your investment. Meet face-to-face with source vendors in fields such as financing, building automation, environmental, maintenance & operations, security, design and construction, restoration and renovation and energy management. Free. 10 am-5 pm. Jacob Javits Center. For information, visit www.buildingsny.com or call 888-334-8702.

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SALES

JENSEN LEWIS

89 Seventh Ave., 212-929-4880

Hours: Daily, 10:30 am-7 pm; Sun., noon-5:30 pm

Sale: Through May 5

To make room for spring and summer collections, save up to 70 percent off select items from dining and living room furniture to bedroom and home office.

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JOHN ROBSHAW

245 W. 29th St., Ground Floor

Hours: Wed. and Thurs., 10-7; Fri.,10-3

Sale: May 2-4

Pick up your favorite John Robshaw textiles at this sample sale.

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Thursday, April 19, Monday April 23 and Thursday, May 3

2012 Real Estate Bootcamp: Creating Wealth Through Your Real Estate Portfolio

Cathedral Consulting Group will host a three-part 2012 Real Estate Bootcamp. Topics include management, exit strategies and acquisition . Guest speakers will include Philip Clements, managing director of Cathedral Consulting Group, and Bill Asdal of Asdal Builders. 6:30-8:30 pm. $495. Cathedralas NY Office, 55 W. 39th St., 12th floor. For more information and registration, contact echristenson@cathedralconsulting.com .

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Thursday, April 19

Where is the Housing Market Headed? Have We Seen the Bottom?

The 3,500-member New York Investing meetup will be featuring a talk on residential real estate. Keith Jurow, author of Minyanville.comas Housing Market Report, will be speaking. The real estate talk will be followed by the regular monthly talk on the current state of the stock, bond, commodity and currency markets given by organizer Daryl Montgomery. The New York Investing meetup is an independent educational group that provides the public with investing information and analysis. 6:30-8:30 pm. $10. Estonian House, 243 E. 34th St. RSVP at www.investing.meetup.com/21 .

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Tuesday, April 24

After-Work Business Network Mixer

Geared exclusively for Realtors, CPAs, attorneys, developers, architects, investors, contractors, builders and property managers, the event will help introduce attendees to new business referral relationships, strengthen existing professional partnerships and exchange ideas and share information . Drink specials and free appetizers. 6-8 pm. Free. Social Bar & Grill, 795 Eighth Ave. All attendees must send an email consisting of their Full Name, Title/Position, Company/Firm, E-mail address and Phone to Evantz@yahoo.com .

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SALES

BOCONCEPT WAREHOUSE SALE

20 Pulaski St., Bayonne, NJ, 201-433-4461

Sale: April 21

Hours: 10-3

Take 30 to 70 percent off Danish design furniture and accessories for your home at the BoConcept Warehouse Sale. It includes a variety of sofas, coffee tables, dining tables and chairs, wall and entertainment units, dressers, beds, living chairs and more.

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Thursday, April 12

Rooftop Solar Clinic

The clinic is for the evaluation of solar possibilities on a participant’s building , so bring your electric/gas bill, a calculator and the footprint and size of the roof. A participant’s rooftop and utility usage will beA used to create a sample installation, with costs, energy created and subsidies. There will be slides of rooftop installations. Installers will be invited. $35. 6:30-9 pm. The Commons, 388 Atlantic Ave. For information and to register: www.citysolar.us/workshopschedule.php .

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Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15

New York 20th Century Art and Design Fair (NYC20)

Celebrating the iconic designs of the 20th century NYC20 will feature stunning presentations by 40 carefully selected international exhibitors from 1stdibs — each showcasing curated exhibitions of decorative and fine arts from all design movements of the 20th century including furniture, lighting, sculpture, paintings, jewelry, silver, glass, ceramics, photography, textiles andA prints. Admission, $20. Tent at Lincoln Center in Damrosch Park, West 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues; www.dolphinfairs.com/nyc20 .

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Wednesday, April 18

The Top Tips to Green NYC Buildings

Homeowners, property owners and managers, contractors, architects, interior designers and real estate brokers can discover more about green buildings at this event. Learn ways to improve building investments, prevent the loss of energy and money and be environmentally conscious by constructing, renovating and maintaining green buildings . Sponsored by Build It Green!NYC, the only nonprofit retail warehouse of salvaged and surplus building materials in New York City. 6:30-8 pm. Free. Trespa Design Center, 62 Greene St.

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Wednesday, April 18

The New York School of Interior Design Spring Benefit

The New York School of Interior Design will honor Jack Lenor Larsen with a Lifetime Achievement Award and Thomas L. Woltz with the schoolas first Thomas N. Armstrong III Award in Landscape Design at its annual spring benefit. This yearas co-chairs include Mario Buatta, Ellie Cullman, Philip Gorrivan, Amy Lau, Stephanie Odegard, Campion Platt, and Barbara Slifka. The vice-chairs include Graham Arader, James Druckman, Marina Kellen French and Mary Ellen and Richard Oldenburg. 6:30 pm. Tickets start at $500. The Metropolitan Club, 1 E. 60th St. For information, contact 212-472-1500, ext. 430, or| mcheslak@nysid.edu .

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Friday, April 20 to Monday, April 23

Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair (SOFA)

Fifty-five international galleries will present studio art and design for sale. Admission, $25. Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at East 67th Street, www.sofaexpo.com .

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Sunday, April 22

Around Manhattan Official NYC Architectural Tour

The season for this official boat tour starts this month aboard the Manhattan, Classic Harbor Lines’ elegant, 1920s-style yacht. The 2-hour, 45-minuteA cruise goes along the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers and is conducted by architecture experts. Some 2012 tour highlights include Downtown Starchitecture: Frank Gehry’s 8 Spruce Street, Jean Nouvel’s 100 11th Ave. condos and the Standard Hotel; the classic icons of Lower ManhattanA such asA the Woolworth Building and Wall Street’s Art Deco spires; and engineering marvels such as Harlem River’s bridges. 2-4:45 pm. $75. Chelsea Piers. For tickets and information, visit www.zerve.com/SailNYC/ArchTour .

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SALES

ZWILLING J. A. HENCKELS

Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave. (no phone)

Hours: Thurs-Sat, 10-7; Sun, 10-5

Sale: Through April 15

Save up to 70 percent on cutlery and cookware at the Zwilling J. A. Henckels sample sale.

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Monday, April 2

The Greatest Grid: The Master Plan of Manhattan, 1811-2011

This mobile workshop, presented by the Housing Council of the New York District Council, will provide a guided tour of the Museum of the City of New York’s aThe Greatest Grid: The Master Plan of Manhattan, 1811-2011a exhibition, complete with in-depth questions and answers related to one of Manhattanas defining and most recognizable innovations in land use. Members of the Housing Council and a host of real estate industry professionals will be on hand . 6 pm. $20. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave. Register by calling 800-321-5011.

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Monday, April 2 to Thursday, April 19

The Borgias Window Installation

Local designer Todd Moore will unveil a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition window installation at Urban Archeology, inspired by the second season of the Showtime drama “The Borgias.” The installation will transport citizens to Italy in 1492 through the guise of contemporary design items and modern design sensibilities. Urban Archeology, 143 Franklin St.

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Wednesday, April 4

Check-In to 200 LEX

Interior Design editor-in-chief Cindy Allen invites you toA Check-In to 200 LEX to explore hospitality products and design in nearly 50 New York Design Center showrooms. 3-8 pm. Free. NYDC, 200 Lexington Ave.

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SALES

BAXTER & LIEBCHEN

33 Jay St., DUMBO, Brooklyn

Hours: Mon-Sat, 10-6; Sun, noon-6

Sale: Through April 4

Baxter & Liebchen is having a huge moving sale. Hundreds of pieces of vintage Danish modern furniture, lighting and home accessories will be 30 to 80 percent off .

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DDC

136 and 181 Madison Ave., 212-685-0800

Hours: Visit www.ddcnyc.com

Sale: Through April 1

This annual floor-sample saleA offers savings on designer furniture, including Italian Minotti sofasA and modern European tables, beds, rugs, wall units and lighting .A The sale alsoA features the Cosma sleep sofa in 10 colors for $3,590 (reg. $5,699).

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DORIS LESLIE BLAU

306 E. 61st St., 212-752-7623

Hours: Mon-Fri, 10-7; Sun, 10-4

Sale: March 31 to April 3

All antique and vintage rugs will be 40 percent off, including area, runner and room-sized rugs that are Persian, Tabriz, Kirman, Sultanabad, Indian, Agra, Amritsar Turkish, Oushak, Chinese and Samarkand. Malayer rug (circa 1900), reg. $9,000, now $5,400; Sultanabad rug, circa 1880, reg. $40,000, now $24,000.

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FRETTE SAMPLE SALE

260 Fifth Ave., 212-725-5400

Hours: Tues-Fri, 9-6:30; Sat, 9-5

Sale: Through March 31

Fine Italian linens, bath products, couture bedsets, couture duvets and hotel collections are all up to 80 percent off .

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POLIFORM NEW YORK

150 E. 58th St., 212-421-1800

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5

Sale: Through March 30

Poliform New York, in the process of renovatingA its showroom in order to bring in new products and displays, is having a storewide sale. A large selection of itemsA including beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, kitchens and much more is discounted from 30 to 60 percent .

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Thursday, March 22

Design+Interiors: Rafael de CA!rdenas

With an exuberant approach to color, light and pattern, Rafael de CA!rdenas redefines conventional boundaries between interior design, architecture, fashion, furniture and art. Hear about his cross-disciplinary journey, the fundamentals of his design approach, and the creative process and vision he brought to Nike’s Bowery Stadium, Barneys New York, other artful interiors for boutiques, restaurants and private residences around the world . Ticket includes access to Museum of Arts and Design galleries after the talk. 6:30-8 pm. $30. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. For tickets, visit www.aigany.org/events/details/12C4 .

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Thursday, March 22 to Sunday, March 25

Architectural Digest Home Show

Everything for your home a from furnishings to kitchen and bath products to fine art a will be on view at the AD Home Show. There will also be one-on-one design consultations, culinary demos, book signings and more. Thursday is open to the trade only. Friday to Sunday, the show is open to the public. Tickets, $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Pier 94, 55th Street at 12th Avenue. www.adhomedesignshow.com .

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Saturday, March 24

Crown Heights North Walk

Mansions, fine row houses, architecturally significant apartment houses and beautiful houses of worship: all of these architectural treasures can be found in Crown Heights North , one of Brooklynas most beautiful, but underappreciated neighborhoods. Largely developed between 1880 and 1932, the neighborhood is a microcosm of the development of Brooklyn, a neighborhood on a par with Park Slope, Bedford Stuyvesant or Clinton Hill, for architectural excellence. Explore Grant Square, the St. Marks District, Doctoras Row, Brower Park, Eastern Parkway and other highlights of this newly expanded historic district. The tour will be led by Suzanne Spellen, a Crown Heights North-based writer and architectural historian, and Morgan Munsey, an architect, historian and resident of Bed-Stuy. 2 pm. $15. Reservations required; call 212-935-2075. Meeting place will be provided upon registration.

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Sunday, March 25

Starchitecture TourA

Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano a these and other so-called astararchitectsa are transforming Manhattan, creating memorable museums, corporate headquarters and high-rise apartments. Architectural historian Matt Postal conducts this three-hour tour via small motor-coach and on foot of some of the cityas most talked-about buildings, structures and spaces including Bond Street (where Herzog & DeMeuron have created buildings) and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, which has been redone by Diller Scofido & Renfro and Tsien & Williams . 9:45 am. $90. Reservations required; call 212-935-2075. Meeting place will be provided upon registration.

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Wednesday, March 28

Flatiron: Where Then Meets Now: Retail & Residential Development in Flatiron

The second annual Flatiron real estate forum features a panel of industry experts discussing the districtas developing retail and residential market . Scheduled panelists include John Ciraulo of Massey Knakal Realty Services, Stephen L. Glascock of Anbau Enterprises, Inc., Lynn Shanahan of Marimekko North America and Scott Alper of the Witkoff Group. 8 am. Free. Almond Restaurant, 12 E. 22nd St. Registration required to Eric Zaretsky at ezaretsky@flatironbid.org .

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Wednesday, March 28

Winterthur: Traditional American Rooms

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate is a treasure of historic American architecture and decorative arts. Created by avid collector and connoisseur Henry Francis du Pont, the vast collection includes period rooms from all thirteen original colonies. Central to the revival of taste for colonial America, today Winterthur is an unparalleled resource for architects, decorators and patrons alike. For the first time, with full color photography and original measure drawings, the architectural millwork of selected rooms is examined by master craftsman Brent Hull and designer Christine G.H. Franck in aWinterthur Style Sourcebook: Traditional American Rooms.a Join the authors for an exploration of Winterthuras period rooms, the role of the Colonial Revival throughout America and the South, and their relevance for the best of design and craftsmanship. 6:30 pm. $20. Library at the General Society, 20 W. 44th St. Space is limited and reservations are required; to reserve call 212-730-9646, ext. 109.

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SALES

BAXTER & LIEBCHEN

33 Jay St., DUMBO, Brooklyn

Hours: Mon-Sat, 10-6; Sun, noon-6

Sale: Through April 4

Baxter & Liebchen is having a huge moving sale . Hundreds of pieces of vintage Danish modern furniture, lighting and home accessories will be 30 to 80 percent off.

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DDC

136 and 181 Madison Ave., 212-685-0800

Hours: Visit www.ddcnyc.com

Sale: March 24-April 1

This annual floor sample saleA offers savings on designer furniture , including Italian Minotti sofas, modern European tables, beds, rugs, wall units and lighting. Also featuring the Cosma sleep sofa for $3,590 (reg. $5,699).

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FRETTE SAMPLE SALE

260 Fifth Ave., 212-725-5400

Hours: Tues-Fri, 9-6:30; Sat, 9-5

Sale: March 27-31

Fine Italian linens, bath products, couture bedsets, couture duvets and hotel collections are all up to 80 percent off .

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POLIFORM NEW YORK

150 E. 58th St., 212-421-1800

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5

Sale: March 26-30

Poliform New York is in the process of renovating their showroom in order to bring in new products and displays and will be having a storewide sale. A large selection of items from beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, kitchens and much more will be on sale with discounts from 30 to 60 percent.

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To list home design or real estate events, e-mail jceaser@nypost.com .

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