With autumn closing in, many New York City apartment owners are struggling to come up with a decision on how to stay the safest. Since COVID-19 first entered the city in March, it’s been a constant worry for everyone. Many people have permanently decided to move out in case the second wave of coronavirus was even more detrimental later this year. Celebrities, socialites, and front line workers don’t want to be exposed to the New York City climate if it were to return. Natives like Helen Lee Schifter has done her best to keep her family out of harm’s way by extending her time at the Hamptons.
Of course, in order to own a house at the Hamptons, a certain degree of money has to be maintained. In other words, one has to be very well off to afford such luxury accommodations. Most people who own property there don’t live there year-round. It’s very much a summer destination. Yet, as people are adapting to the virus and how to avoid it, staying in a luxurious mansion for the whole year might not be such a bad idea. In addition, the more people staying on the island, the more small businesses will flourish. It might help restaurants and boutiques generate revenue that was lost in the early summer months.Many celebrities are also camping out in their mansions for the remainder of the year. Unless they have a contractual obligation to work somewhere, they are staying put. Restaurants that were only open during the summer are rushing to test new menus and techniques as they prepare to stay serving during fall and winter. Helen Lee Schifter misses her New York City penthouse tremendously, but nows it’s safer to be socially distant from fellow New Yorkers.
