CNBC.com June 9, 2009

The Clarett Group Tops Out Brooklyn's Tallest New Tower: The Brooklyner New Rental Building by GKV Architects Offers 491 Design-Forward Apartments

"'The Brooklyner brings new, design-forward rental apartments to one of the borough's most booming and connected neighborhoods,' said Veronica W. Hackett, Managing Partner of The Clarett Group. 'As the tallest building in Brooklyn, the tower presents unrivaled views of the East and Hudson Rivers, the New York Harbor, Brooklyn and the Manhattan skyline. The views include almost every iconic image and landmark for which New York City is famous.'"

The Real Deal June 9, 2009

Tallest Building in Brooklyn Topped Off

"The Clarett Group has completed construction on The Brooklyner, a 51-story, 491-unit development at 111 Lawrence Street in Downtown Brooklyn."

The New York Times March 22, 2009

Beanstalk Buildings

"...as of March 11, 119 Sky House apartments had closed and 116 owners had moved in.."

The Real Deal January 2009

Inside the Home of Veronica Hackett:  Living Among the Clouds

"After living in the same Upper East Side apartment for three decades, Veronica Hackett, co-founder and managing partner of the developer the Clarett Group, was finally inspired to move by one of her own projects: Sky House.”

Interior Design September 2008

Mover Shaker : A Designer’s Best Friend
In Good Times and Bad, Real Estate Developer Veronica Hackett is the Real Deal

"I think that a successful project is a true collaboration between the designer and the developer,” Hackett says. “My job is to get the best out of them and challenge them, to support their artistic view…”

New York Post July 22, 2008

Realty Check

"The Clarett Group just closed on a deal […] snapping up the office building at 180 Madison Avenue for $146 million in a joint venture with Prudential Real Estate Investors.”

Forbes.com June 4, 2008

Developer The Clarett Group to Offer Nation's Highest Soaring Winter Garden at Sky House

"...Sky House will offer a nearly 300 square foot, glass-enclosed winter garden on its expansive 51st floor terrace - the highest 'winter garden' in the nation."

New York Living June, 2008

Glam and Timeless Madison Square Park ["Bachelor Pad" model apartment design by Bryan Bennett]

"The 55-story Sky House is located in the Madison Square Park neighborhood and features 139 homes."

New York Living June, 2008

Fresh and Luxurious Upper West Side [200 West End Avenue model home, lobby and amenities interior design by Celerie Kemble]

"The new 29-story tower is home to 170 residences, and the lobby, outdoor terrace, and model homes have been designed by award-winning Celerie Kemble."

The Los Angeles Times May 6, 2008

Building Boom Gives Hollywood Pause

"Plans have been announced to add 10 stories of office space atop the historic Pantages Theatre to complete the original 1920s design."

Apartment Therapy.com April 25, 2008

Tech Tour: The Sky House ["Bachelor Pad" Model Home]

"Today we're showcasing the Sky House, a unique house tech tour that we'd categorize as "aspirational" for most of us. But it's such a shining example of how to stylishly and invisibly incorporate technology into the home..."

Brokers Weekly  April 9, 2008

Sky House Condos:  Rooms with a view

“There is no question that these condos offer some of the most spectacular views in downtown Manhattan...”


National Real Estate Investor  March 1, 2008

Changing Coastal Skylines

“Clarett now plans to enliven Hollywood, California, with a $400 million, 1.2 million square foot mixed-use project near the famed intersection of Hollywood and Vine.”  “Clarett intends to build a 12-story office tower atop the historic Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, a former site of the Academy Awards.”

National Real Estate Investor  March 1, 2008

10 to Watch

“…as shown in NREI’s fifth annual ’Ten to Watch’ profiles…Veronica Hackett, managing partner of The Clarett Group, championed the firm’s mixed-use project in Hollywood, California…”

Real Estate Southern California  March 2008

Leading the Charge, 40 Under 40:  Frank Stephan, Senior Managing Director, The Clarett Group

“Stephan might as well have been called ‘Mr. Hollywood.’  He’s leading the development of the city’s largest mixed-use project, the $400 million Blvd6200, and is heading his firm’s efforts to gain entitlement over the Pantages Theatre in order to add to it a 10-story office tower, a plan that was originally designed in 1929.”

New York Family  March 2008

Real Estate 2008… Here are the Best of the Bunch

200 West End Avenue
“…Veronica Hackett, managing partner of The Clarett Group, points out that the playroom at 200 West End Avenue is designed by illustrator Peter Sis with a musical theme...”

Sky House
“…the building has great views and is located within the PS166 school zone and close to Madison Square Park.”

Real Estate Finance & Investment February 22, 2008

Clarett Group Eyes Office Projects

“The Clarett Group is under contract to acquire 180 Madison Avenue, a prewar 250,000-square-foot office tower in midtown Manhattan.”

Globest.com  February 19, 2008

Revitalization Keeps Market Moving

“…the Clarett Group and James Nederlander’s plan to develop a 10-story, 200,000sf office tower above the Pantages Theatre, a famed Hollywood venue that is next to a $400-million, mixed-use green development called Blvd6200 that The Clarett Group already has in the works.”

Chicago Tribune December 16, 2007

Offices added to theater district

"New York-based developer Clarett Group and Nederlander Organization, owner of the seven-acre site that includes the Pantages Theatre, are seeking new city approval to build the 200,000-square-foot Pantages Office Tower."

The Los Angeles Times  December 6, 2007

Decades later, 12-story plan for Pantages revived

Its owners are expected to announce a project to add the 10 floors that were left off the Art Deco icon of Hollywood after the 1929 stock market crash

“The Nederlanders’ partner in the planned addition is Clarett Group, a new York developer that will start work in January on Hollywood’s largest mixed-use project, a retail and apartment complex with more than 1,000 units that will rise on parking lots by the Pantages.” 

The New York Times November 11, 2007

Back to Basics

“The Clarett Group is currently developing the Sky House, a luxury building with 139 apartments at 11 East 29th Street.  It features a concierge, a gym and a children’s playroom.  Marketing for the building focuses on its skyline views.”

Crain’s New York Business October 1, 2007

100 Most Influential Women in NYC Business, Developer Transforms Landscape

“…Veronica Hackett has built one of the most important development companies in New York City.”

Real Estate New York October 2007

2007 Women of Influence

Veronica W. Hackett, Managing Partner, The Clarett Group

“At The Clarett Group’s eight-year anniversary in December, the company will have finished or have under construction three million square feet of residential and mixed-use space with a total development cost of nearly $2 billion.”

The New York Times Magazine September 30, 2007

Luxury Homes & Estates Fall Preview, A Look at New Properties Nationwide

Sky House:
Spectacular Views Near Madison Square Park
“The Clarett Group’s Sky House, located at 11 East 29th Street, is one of the few new luxury condominiums specifically designed to capture the best views in New York City.”

200 West End Avenue:
Elegant Condo Tower Near Lincoln Center
“At 200 West End Avenue, an extraordinary location is only the beginning.”

New York Construction August 2007

Topping Out Celebration for 200 West End Avenue

“Project team gathers for the milestone at the 173-unit, two-tower project in Manhattan.”

The New York Times July 22, 2007

In Search of the Elusive 3-Bedroom

“Three of The Clarett Group’s current projects show the range of the three-bedroom market, both in terms of size and price.”

The Los Angeles Times July 18, 2007

Hollywood’s latest star:  urban living

“The 1,000-unit apartment complex, considered the most ambitious, privately financed, large-scale redevelopment project in Hollywood, got the go-ahead Tuesday from the Los Angeles City Council.  The eight-building complex is called Blvd6200 for its Hollywood Boulevard address.”

New York Living June 2007

Manhattan’s Newest Luxury Condos, 200 West End Avenue

“A 29-story glass and limestone development consists of 191 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, many with terraces, with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.”

Real Estate Weekly May 30, 2007

200 West End Avenue

“Costas Kondylis, widely recognized as the pre-eminent architect for luxury residential properties in New York City, designed 200 West End Avenue, while New York’s elite style maven, Celerie Kemble, created all the interior common areas.”

The New York Observer April 25, 2007

Crashing the Stag Party of Real Estate

“Developer Veronica Hackett talks about the Bronx, the High Line and why the ‘very small world’ of New York commercial real estate has so few women in top places.”

New York Magazine January 1, 2007

Real Estate Showcase

“200 West End Avenue.”

 Trader Monthly May 2007

Welcome to the Boomtown

Sky House:
"...welcome to Sky House [where] every apartment in the 55-floor building has a view..."

200 West End Avenue:
"This family-friendly property brags on both its coveted nearby schools and its locale - tucked between Central and Riverside Parks."

New York Post December 7, 2006

The Big Picture

“There is only one Central Park,” says Veronica Hackett, managing partner of the Clarett Group. “And there are only so many buildings around it.”

Real Estate New York December 2006

High Condo Prices, Oversupply May Lead to More Rental Units

“The project we’re working on at 200 West End Avenue has great air, great light, access to the Hudson River and Riverside Park, and it’s adjacent to P.S. 199, a very desirable school.”

Real Estate New York December 2006

Art and Real Estate Part III: Residential

“It was Hackett who decided to commission artist Betty Woodman to create a sculptural glass chandelier for the lobby of the 64-unit Chelsea House. The elegant lighting fixture […] literally reflects the luxury of the 14-story space at 130 West 19th Street.”

The New York Times November 2006

Homes – Luxury Report

“Urban Retreats – Chelsea House. Outdoor spaces with exclusive auras. Landscaped roof decks with fireplaces, cabanas and grass lawns for lounging. Ideal for entertaining and taking in sunset views.”

New York Living November 2006

Designer Condos

“Getting Vicente Wolf’s “global” touch are the lobby, gym, hallways, and rooftop garden of Place 57, located at 207 East 57th Street. In a unique partnership with crystal manufacturer Baccarat, Wolf had “free rein to pick and choose from its extensive collection to create and intimate environment with a residential point of view infused with a sense of humor.””

Real Estate Weekly October 18, 2006

Sky’s the limit at Clarett’s new tower

“The Clarett Group as unveiled a dramatic, 55-story work of architecture in Madison Square Park North, one of Manhattan’s most convenient and spirited neighborhoods.”

Real Estate Weekly October 11, 2006

Clarett Group shows off its Baccarat lobby at Place 57

“Many of New York City’s most influential design and real estate professionals recently gathered at Place 57 for an exclusive preview of the exquisite Baccarat Crystal Lobby and Garden designed by acclaimed interior designer Vicente Wolf.”

Globe St.com August 11, 2006

UpClose with Clarett’s Veronica Hackett

“Veronica Hackett has become bicoastal. The co-founder and managing partner of the Manhattan-based Clarett Group last year pushed the firm’s multifamily development model to Los Angeles and Washington, DC.”

New York Home May 2006

Up on the Roof / A Roundup of the Most Promising New Rooftop Gardens

“[At Place 57]…there is something remarkable about the Baccarat Crystal Garden, on the roof, where there are more of the French crystal chandeliers in two seating pavilions. There is a small reflecting pool, soft crushed granite underfoot, paving-stone pathways, and ivy-covered trellises.”

New York Living May 2006

The Clarett Group: Transforming Manhattan’s Luxury Condo Market

“Each Clarett project is a unique, artfully crafted residence providing homeowners with an unsurpassed level of quality and amenities.”

New York Post March 25, 2006

6 & The City / 2006’s Hottest Buildings

“One of the tallest new buildings to open for sales this year, the 139-unit Sky House will offer just three units per floor, giving buyers memorable views of both the East and Hudson Rivers.”

The New York Times March 2006

New York Times Homes Magazine

“Located on 19th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, The Clarett Group’s highly anticipated development Chelsea House is the firm’s third successful collaboration with acclaimed architect Randy Gerner of Gerner Kronick & Valcarcel P.C.”

Real Estate Weekly February 1, 2006

Clarett tops out in Chelsea

“Construction at Chelsea House, a 64-unit luxury condominium project developed by The Clarett Group, was topped out last week.”

The New York Times, Sunday Business Section January 29, 2006

Interview with Veronica W. Hackett: An Earthbound Outsider As Commercial Developer

“…Veronica Hackett is quite an exception. Seven years ago, she was a co-founder of The Clarett Group, a development company that now has 35 employees.”
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Real Estate Weekly December 14, 2005

Clarett Group’s Place 57 reaches 90% sold mark

“Units, which start at $2.35 million, boast dramatic views of Central Park.”

Real Estate Finance & Investment October 28, 2005

Clarett Opens Washington Office

“The Clarett Group has opened an office in Washington, D.C., and plans to target multifamily and mixed-use acquisitions and developments there.”

Surface Magazine Issue #56

Room Service

“Aristo-Glam: View of the lobby and garden of Place 57, a 68-unit luxury condo building adorned with soaring mirrors and fine Baccarat crystal designed by Vicente Wolf and Architect Ismael Leyva.”

Interior Design Magazine Number 11, 2005

New York: Sky High

Featuring the 2,200 square foot model apartment at 2770 Broadway.

The Real Deal August, 2005

Manhattan’s biggest residential developers

“The Clarett Group, 769 units plus over 1 million square feet in development.”

The New York Times August 14, 2005

The Hunt: Let There Be Northern Light

On 2770 Broadway “I have never lived in an apartment that feels so great to be in – the quality of light and the way the rooms sort of flow”

The New York Times July 10, 2005

Greetings from SoFi, NYC

“There are a variety of buildings that exemplify the transformation of the neighborhood. Sky House, at 11 East 29th Street, a 54-story condo being developed by The Clarett Group, will be on the site of the parish house for the Church of the Transfiguration, better known as the Little Church Around the Corner.”

The Real Deal July 2005

Chelsea side streets take center stage

“The Clarett Group, [is] building Chelsea House, a 13-story, 64-unit condominium tower at 130 West 19th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues, on the site of a former parking garage. ‘Chelsea is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods but the hardest to find development sites in.’"

GlobeSt.com May 25, 2005

Clarett Group Plans High-End Condo

“207 East 57th Street will be transformed by locally based developer The Clarett Group into Place 57, a 67-home condominium development.”

Real Estate Weekly April 4, 2005

McGowin designs sculpture for Clarett Group’s new condo development

“Recognized as one of the leading figures in the art world for his work utilizing a variety of modes and media, Ed McGowin has created an original sculpture named “2770 Broadway” to grace the exterior of a new luxury condominium project developed by The Clarett Group on Manhattan’s historic Upper West Side.”

The Slatin Report February 25, 2005

Hollywood Debut

“Clarett Hollywood, an entity comprised of New York developer Clarett Group and Prudential Real Estate Investors, has quietly secured a 99-year ground lease from the Nederlander Organization on a seven-acre parcel surrounding the historic Pantages Theater at the eastern gateway to Hollywood Boulevard and a few blocks from where the Academy Awards are held in the Kodak Theater at Hollywood & Highland.”

New York Post October 14, 2004

How to be a player

“The latest, The 2770 Broadway on 108th Street, is a condominium nearing completion and is a venture with Prudential.”

New York Times February 26, 2004

A Boomlet in Kid-friendly Condos

“…a growing number of families are choosing to stay in the city, and developers are catering to them with playrooms, child-care services and apartment layouts designed with children in mind. The 2770 Broadway, a 63-unit condo going up at 2770 Broadway and 109th Street, is installing a library for children and a stage where they can mount plays.”

The New York Times January 25, 2004

Former Site of Olympia Movie Theatre on Upper West Side

“The developers oriented the 2770 Broadway ‘as a family building and took inspiration from the classic six and seven with flexible rooms,’ said Veronica W. Hackett, co-founder of the Clarett Group, which is jointly developing the site with Prudential Real Estate Investors.”

Crain’s New York Business January 26, 2004

Woman’s Touch

“The Clarett Group, which is co-run by Veronica Hackett, paid $13 million to buy the property from theater company Reading International Inc.”

GlobeSt.com January 27, 2004

75M Family-Size Condo to Debut

“The JV has a five-year goal to produce two projects per year for a total value of $500 to $700 million. Next up is a development on the site of the Sutton Theater at 207 East 57th St. Hackett says negotiations are under way for a third property. ‘We’ve accomplished what we set out to accomplish,’ she adds.”

Real Estate Finance and Investment February 17, 2003

Clarett Group, Prudential Pair Up For $500M Rental, Condo Venture

"The...Clarett Group will develop more than a dozen rental and condominium apartment buildings throughout the city ..."

Institutional Real Estate Newsline February 10, 2003

PREI Venture to Develop NYC Apartments

"We sought an opportunity to work with Clarett because of the high-quality product the firm has developed in New York City..."

GlobeSt.com February 7, 2003

Clarett-Prudential JV Plans up to $700M in NY Residential Projects

Crain's February 6, 2003

Apartment Venture

Crain Communications February 5, 2003

New JV to Develop $700Mln of NYC Apartments

"...Prudential Real Estate Investors and The Clarett Group plan to seek additional co-investors to participate..."

Business Wire February 5, 2003

NY-Clarett-Capital

"The mutual respect shared by the principals of Clarett and Prudential Real Estate Investors for each firm's areas of expertise will serve the venture well."

Real Estate Weekly January 29, 2003

Clarett Group principal to Address AREW February 4

Real Estate New York October 2002

Women of Influence

Multi-Housing News October 2002

Surplus of Capital Chases Apartment Deals

Real Estate Weekly October 2, 2002

Leasing Activity Strong at Post Luminaria

Commercial Property News October 1, 2002

Cracking the Tough Manhattan Market

National Real Estate Investor August 2002

Changing the Guard

Crain's New York Business July 15, 2002

Moving into the City

Real Estate Journal June 30-July 15, 2002

Clarett Group and Post Properties Open Post Luminaria Building

Mann Report June 2002

Developer Clarett Group Announces Sale of Montrose

National Real Estate Developer June 2002

Clarett Group Sells Manhattan Apartment Highrise

"The building, which was developed by a joint venture of The Clarett Group and Boston-based Fidelity Management Trust Co., opened in 2000."

Crain's May 27,2002

Tower Sold

Atlanta Journal-Constitution May 20, 2002

Post Properties Hits Big Time in New York

New York Real Estate Journal May 14-27, 2002

The Clarett Group sells 22-story Montrose Property

Sydney Morning Herald May 11, 2002

Big Apple Takes Its Biggest Price Bite

Real Estate News May 6, 2002

Developer Clarett Group Announces Sale of Montrose

CityFeet.com May 1, 2002

Montrose Sells

Daily News April 30, 2002

Top Price Per Apt.

New York Post April 30, 2002

Montrose Sells

Bloomberg Business News April 29, 2002

New York Apartments Sell

Commercial Real Estate April 29, 2002

SSR Realty Pays for Manhattan Apartments

Crain's New York Business April 22, 2002

Biz Group Hires Dealmaker to Push Downtown Biotech

New York Times January 27, 2002

A 31-story Rental Building

Mann Report September 2001

The Mann Pays Tribute to the Women of the Real Estate Industry

New York Times August 5, 2001

20-story rental Post Luminaria to Glisten in '02

Real Estate Weekly - Salute to Industry Organizations July 25, 2001

A Storied Past Leads to a Bright Future for CREW NY

Power Grid May 2001

American Women in Real Estate

Real Estate Weekly - Review and Forecast January 24, 2001

Crew New York Honors Veronica Hackett, Commercial Real Estate Woman of the Year 2000

New York Times June 30, 2000

In Murray Hill, A Smaller Building With Bigger Apartments

Supplement - Urban Land August 1995

Financing Urban Entertainment Destination Projects, written by Veronica Hackett

New York Observer October 25, 1993

Commercial Real Estate:  Not Just a Man's World Anymore

Institutional Investor November 1989

The 42^nd Street Follies