Real Estate

This week’s calendar, Oct. 4 to 10

Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 7

10th Annual OHNY Weekend

To celebrate the city’s architecture and design, the 10th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend will once again unlock the city, allowing New Yorkers and tourists alike free access hundreds of sites talks, tours, performances and family activities in neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. From private residences and historic landmarks, to hard-hat tours and sustainable skyscrapers, OHNY gives you rare access into the extraordinary architecture that defines New York City, while introducing you to the people who make the city a vibrant and sustainable place to live, work and play. Free. Visit www.ohny.org for information and reservations.

Saturday, Oct. 6

Architectural Walking Tour of Greenwich Village

Led by John Sanguilano, a former NYC Landmark Preservation Commission member and historical preservationist architect, the tour will explore Greenwich Village and its unique historic residential brownstones, row houses and walk-ups built from the 1800s to 1915. Mr. Sanguilano will discuss the rise and fall of these prized dwellings and how individual architectural styles and periods shaped the facades and interior spaces. 10 am. $25. Meet Canal Street and Broadway. Reserve by calling 212-686-6020 or ifdanyny@verizon.net.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

RealShare NEW YORK

RealShare NEW YORK will draw more than 400 of New York City’s leading owners, lenders, investors, developers, brokers and service providers. Here you can exchange ideas, share advice and forge long-term business partnerships—before, during and after the event. There will be a series of special addresses and panel sessions about finding leads and opportunities, and getting deals signed, sealed and delivered. 7:15 am – 1 pm. $225. Grand Hyatt New York, 109 E. 42nd St.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

The Great American House Book Party

Bunny Williams and John Rosselli invite guests to celebrate Gil Schafer III’s new book, The Great American House. There will be a book signing and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. 6-8 pm. Free. John Rosselli Antiques, 306 E. 61st St.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

New Green City

New Green City is a hands-on, free event full day of action and dialogue where participants of all ages can learn how to live a low-impact lifestyle in New York City. Activities include: DIY tutorials on weatherization techniques, walk-through recycling demonstration, onsite compost drop-off and recycling for textiles and cell phones and more. Free. 10 am-5 pm. Union Square Park.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Helen Drutt English: Rooms of Revelation, Environments of Contemporary Crafts

Helen Drutt English, a renowned gallerist, educator, curator and leading authority on contemporary crafts, for a lecture. She will discuss the evolution of crafts collections and show how they are presented in residences ranging from a contemporary Richard Meier modern home to an 1847 Philadelphia townhouse. 6 pm. $12. NYSID Auditorium, 170 E. 70th St. www.nysid.edu.

SALES

ARTEK

199 Lafayette St., Suite 5D (no phone)

Sale: Oct. 5 to 7


Hours: Fri. 10-6; Sat. noon-6, Sun. noon-4


Discontinued items and showroom samples at up to 80 percent off, including items designed by Eero Aarnio, Shigeru Ban and more.


 


 

GEORGE SMITH DESIGN SALE

315 Hudson St., 212-226-4747

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5; Sat, 11-5

Sale: Through Oct. 6

Home-decor boutique George Smith is slashing prices up to 75 percent on sofas, chairs, mirrors, and vintage furniture and accessories. Wool-and-silk fabric sofas, $6,650 (reg. $16,630); Striped Edwardian-style chairs, $3,120 (reg. $6,230).

JACQUES CARCANAUGES

21 Greene St. 212-925-8110

Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11:30 am – 6:30 pm

Sale: Through Dec. 31

After 40 years in business Jacques Carcanauges Inc. is closing its doors. Depending on provenance, each item – including furnishings and home decor from Asia — has been discounted between 20 percent and 50 percent.

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