When I saw him after 9/11, he was the quietest I'd ever seen him. But he's generally incredibly upbeat.
The one building he's had total control over, he rebuilt.
It's clear that consumer confidence, availability of housing and reasonable interest rates will continue to drive demand in 2006, and I anticipate we will continue to see increases into 2007.
He's one of the real gamblers in this business. He's not afraid to take a chance. He'd never want to feel he didn't accomplish something or that he'd lost.
The downtown market, which hit a 10-year high in 2004, continues to flourish, and price increases in all neighborhoods demonstrate the continued desire to live in New York.