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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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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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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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Wow…..well the empty lot that takes up most of the block from North 11th to North 12th Street on Bedford Avenue, which has been basically been continuously stalled after stop-and-go construction every very few months, is finally underway and going up quickly.  The expected 400+ unit luxury rental building may be ready as early as […]

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Trick question:  when did real-estate leasing in NY become such a dirty business?  How many deceptive ads line our streets and newspapers, these days, with fake photos and deliberately skewed information about location and size at every corner and page we turn?  I, for one, am OVER IT!  As a Real Estate Associate, I firmly […]

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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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