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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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The ever-expanding NYPet is branching out yet again – specifically, they’re opening a store on Driggs Avenue between North 10th & 11th Streets, about 10 blocks distance from their Bedford Avenue location.  Unless my information is faulty, I’m next to positive that this is the 11th NYPet location to open its doggie doors in the […]

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If you’re in the market for antique-style furniture (with a modern slant), reclaimed wooden tables and custom built pieces, let me call your attention to three spots about town which you’ll want to make part of your shopping itinerary.  First up: From the Source.  I’d heard about the establishment from a friend who’d purchased some […]

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The Meatball Shop on Bedford Avenue is an instant classic, and I do mean instant.  On opening day there was a 45 minute wait for seating, at 6:30pm.  Just one week later, on a Tuesday of all days, I tried to grab a table at 7:30pm….and what do you know……an hr wait for seating.  Owners […]

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The newest smokey meat-house eatery opened it’s doors a few weeks ago on North 11th Street between Berry St & Wythe Ave in the Burg.  The banquet hall style smokehouse offers delicious Oklahoma style goodness such as dry rubbed ribs, with bbq sauce to order, lip smacking hot links, pulled pork, tender brisket, and an […]

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You may wonder why my name and number is watermarked all over these photos, or why I am blogging about the Firehouse for a second time.  The answer; this property is now my exclusive listing, and the rental list price has dropped to $8,000.  The unique property was purchased many years ago and converted into […]

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One of Williamsburg’s newest locales opened up just weeks ago on the corner of Bedford Avenue and North 11th Street.  Initially the restaurant/bar was named ‘Cream’, which was quickly changed to ‘The Bedford’…..a very necessary quick fix.  Imagine telling friends that you are going to get a drink at Cream lol.  The space has been […]

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This petite mid-rise, named Soleil, sits by the corner of South 1st & Havemeyer Street in one of my favorite Williamsburg locations.  The 11 story building looks like a finger sticking above all surrounding property.  In 2009 Soleil units were released as condos for sale, but after some deliberation the owners decided to rent the […]

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Approximately 55% of the condos at Warehouse Eleven are currently under contract, just 7 weeks after it’s re-release to the market.  The massive 120 unit Williamsburg Condo Building on North 11th Street first landed on the condo scene in 2009, however after a very turbulent run, w11 had to close it’s doors to restructure it’s […]

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As New York gets pounded with snow for the fourth time in 4 months it can be comforting to fantasize about hopefully warm April weather…mmmmm.  When spring rolls out again visit one of Williamsburg’s best rooftops for delicious food and drink at Juliette.  The attractive French inspired brasserie is located in the heart of Williamsburg […]

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