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I promised to re-visit Fushimi so here I am, and I must say; as much as I dislike sparkly bridge and tunnel venues, this is not one that I completely dislike.  Honestly Fushimi is kind of fun, and something different, especially here in Williamsburg.  The decor, which is definitely over-the-top and Miamiesque, is cohesive and […]

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I don’t imagine that my arithmetic or realtor’s radar could be proven faulty  if I speculate that, at the 220 Water Street complex in Dumbo, approximately 200 individuals will find their new homes amongst the units consisting of 134 large loft spaces freshly arrived on the market for rent.  The impeccably-designed layouts boast lofty 14ft […]

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Isa opened its doors at 348 Wythe Avenue, and South 2nd, about eight months back has since only solidified its singular status, serving an enticing and distinctive menu of ‘New American’ cuisine which includes delicious and intriguing dishes like whole sardines with olives, rib-eye with dandelion & mushroom and squid with […]

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If you are prone to such outpourings at the sight of quality furniture, the antiques and refurbished vintage industrial relics at Strawser & Smith (Driggs Avenue between North 9th & 10th Streets) might make you squeal in delight at your discovery of them.  The small shop manages to house a wide […]

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If, based on the unexceptional façade, you commit the error of relegating Allswell to the limbo inhabited by mediocre restaurants with nondescript exteriors, my recommendation is not to be fooled by appearances and step inside the joint before making final judgment.  After all, Allswell is, in my opinion, one of the […]

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As far as NYC is concerned, the answer to this blog entry’s titular rhetorical question proves a disheartening and resounding “yes”.  Let’s deconstruct this unfortunate state of affairs by identifying a few points of interest which may or may not be obvious to the unschooled outsider.  ‘Broker’ is the term commonly used to indicate the […]

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The owner of the 2-5 family dwelling located near the corner of Nassau Avenue & Eckford Street know a thing or two about properly renovating a brownstone. The 1.5 Bedroom apartment seen above, and below, is simply outstanding. The space was gutted from head to toe and fixed with quality upgrades such as […]

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On the corner of North 10th Street and Driggs Avenue, Fushimi – the most recent incarnation in the ceaseless cycle of opening restaurant/lounges in Bloomburg – is being hastily erected.  Never one to rain on somebody else’s parade, I typically exhibit nothing but enthusiasm at the prospect of discovering an unspoiled […]

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Owners beware.  A real problem exists between the relationship of Real Estate Brokers and the Landlord/Owners that they supposedly represent.  By New York State law, acting as a Landlord’s Agent, a Broker & all independent contractors who are bound to the Broker owe honesty, full disclosure, his/her fiduciary duties to the owner, etc….. and are […]

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I just want to point out how incredibly fast the project on Bedford Avenue, between North 11th & 12th Streets, is shooting up.  Incredible!  I counted well over 40 workers on the premises this morning, just 2 weeks since I last shot the property (below).  1.5 floors have gone up in that short span. What […]

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