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Suburban Living with an Urban vibe.

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If you enjoy the convenience of a NYC lifestyle but desire the beauty of a residential suburb, you may want to make White Plains your new home.  White Plains is located just 25 miles north of NYC and is a hub for business, retail, and entertainment.

White Plains has something for everyone.  Whether you are in the market for a small studio co-op, a grand estate or a luxury condo steps from the train, White Plains can accommodate with it’s diverse housing options.

There are plentiful cooperative complexes throughout the city offering a more affordable form of home ownership.  Coop buildings line the streets of Broadway and Old Mamaroneck Road with easy access to downtown.  The quaint Broad Lawn cooperative on Broadway has Juliet balconies and a view of Tibbits
Park.  At the other end of Old Mamaroneck is the home of the Claridge cooperative, a doorman building  with a unique outdoor garden patio.

Higher end condominiums can be found throughout the city as well.  The Tower at City Place is located beside the the City Place complex and has top notch amenities such as roof top BBQ & bar area, pool, gym, tennis courts, basketball, valet parking and 24 hour concierge.  The Ritz Carlton Residences off of Main Street offers a luxury lifestyle with views of NYC.

You can find large estates and beautiful single family homes in neighborhoods like Gedney Farms and Hillair Circle.  The Highlands section of White Plains is a lovely neighborhood where neighbors wave to each other while tending to their perfectly manicured lawns and congregate for an annual block party.  The sought after highlands neighborhood is walkable to downtown, White Plains Hospital and multiple houses of worship.   

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Over the years White Plains has become the home to many New York City transplants, with folks finding more affordable housing and still enjoying a quick commute into Manhattan.  There are Metro-North stations in both White Plains and North White Plains and an express train will get you into Grand Central Station in 35 minutes.   The White Plains station had a $95 million dollar renovation completed in 2021 and offers new state of the art amenities such as Wi-fi connectivity, USB chargers on the benches, digital screens, upgraded ticketing machines and new ADA compliant elevators.

White Plains makes commuting to NYC super convenient but many large corporations are also located throughout the city.  Heineken, Danone, Bunge, IBM and Texaco are just some of the big name companies that call White Plains home.

White Plains Hospital has had several expansions over the years and is part of the Montefiore Health Care System.  Colleges/Universities in White Plains include Pace Law School, Berkeley College, The College of Westchester and a Mercy College Campus.

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Downtown White Plains is very walkable and hosts some great events throughout the year including a seasonal Farmers Market, Outdoor Summer concerts, Octoberfest, Jazzfest, Cinco de Mayo celebration, Winter Holiday market and a New Years Eve Ball Drop.

Dubbed a “mini-Manhattan” you can catch a show at the White Plains performing Arts Center, a movie at the Cinema, Paint and sip at Muse Paint Bar or try your luck at conquering a puzzle at the local escape room.

The restaurant scene is a vibrant and eclectic mix.  You can enjoy upscale dining at famed restaurants like Mulino’s who serves up award winning Northern Italian Cuisine in an elegant- hidden setting, or pop into the newest edition beneath the Ritz Residences- Red Horse by David Burke an upscale American steak house with an Asian flare.

Happy hour is alive and well on Mamaroneck Avenue, where you’ll  find classic Irish pubs like Brazen Fox and Ron Black’s Beer Hall.  If you are in the mood for acoustic music and a rooftop bar, drop in to Freebird Kitchen.  Enjoy a glass of wine and delicious small plates al fresco at Lilly’s.  Right off of the “the Ave” you will stumble upon The Blind Pig of Westchester, a dark intimate saloon with a Speak Easy vibe serving up signature cocktails and charcuterie platters.  In the mood for Mexican- look no further than Salsa Picante!  This festive authentic Mexican restaurant offers amazing margaritas and a roof top dining experience that houses fun igloos.

Where does Westchester shop…You guessed it!  White Plains is a premiere shopping destination for the Metropolitan NY region.  The Westchester is a high end mall who’s stores include Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Burberry, Tiffany & Co and Gucci.  Next to the Westchester Mall, the Source at White Plains houses a high end furniture store, Whole Foods and The Cheesecake Factory.  Stroll across the street to a large free standing Bloomingdale’s with a café and ample parking.  If boutiques are more your speed, hit Mamaroneck Avenue for clothing and jewelry boutiques.

When you are done shopping head over to Saxon Woods, perfect on warm summer days to take a swim in the outdoor pool, hit a round of mini golf or take a hike on one of their trails.  If biking is more your speed, take advantage of the Bronx River Parkway which closes to vehicles and dedicates Sunday mornings to bicyclists.

White Plains is a great place to call home, reach out for more information on life here to to view some of the amazing available properties!