your new digs. your new hood.

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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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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If one moves about the five boroughs with any degree of regularity, he or she will certainly have come across advertisements proffering the proverbial free month of rent.  Many have and continue to buy into these deals, so enticing on the surface, though more careful individuals see such offers for what they are – deceitful […]

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120 Kent is a commanding building that conveys a gravitas entirely in keeping with the historical brownstones amongst which it stands in the heart of Greenpoint, a short walk from the Greenpoint G Train.  A 1-bedroom is available on the second floor, a truly attractive space.  Recently visiting the Greenpoint Brownstone Rental myself, I was […]

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34 Berry stands on the corner of North 11th Street and Driggs Avenue and houses over 100 units – spaces that feature oak floors, spacious modern kitchens, perfectly passable bathrooms, installed blinds, and spectacular views from the upper-floor units.  The building’s amenities are uniformly outstanding.  The gym, one among few of its kind that can […]

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Buildings such as the monsters sitting at 175 Kent Ave (Williamsburg) and 74 Grand St (Clinton Hill) have seen many setbacks.  The properties, which were initially built to sell, are now seeing major delays due to construction issues and difficulty acquiring a certificate of occupancy in a timely manner.  The above building delayed it’s Grand […]

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Here comes Clinton Hill.  74 Grand offers over 60 Brooklyn condo rentals, just a couple hundred feet from Pratt University’s newest complex on the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Grand Avenue.  The building is split in half, with 2 entryways and 2 sets of elevators; one half is currently available for viewing.  74 Grand offers […]

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It is now official.  175 Kent Ave will be available to rent beginning January 1st.  I recently conducted a walk though of the property and viewed all the floor plans and amenities.  The 6 story building offers roughly 100 units that feature quality condo finishes including some rare finds, such as garbage disposals and in-unit […]

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The building standing on the corner of North 3rd Street and Kent Avenue will be opening its doors for business sometime during the upcoming months, possibly before the end of 2010.  The 100+ unit residence was built to sell.  After much deliberation owners decided they would rent the condos…and then sell…and then rent again.  The […]

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This 1,200 sqft 2 bedroom 2 bathroom at the Northside Piers condo building is located on the 8th floor of the mid-rise and boasts fabulous views of Manhattan across the East River.  The Williamsburg Condo Rental is listed at $3,850, a fair price for a luxury home with outstanding views and features.  24 hour concierge […]

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