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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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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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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Here’s something for the discerning apartment hunter with an eye for the latest developments: Two new-to-the-scene rental complexes have recently opened their doors in the greater Williamsburg area.  Within the last month, the condo style lofts at 224 Wythe Avenue have become available to the quick-to-act public, as have the luxury condo rentals at 111 […]

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Yes…..this is my home, where I live, usually, from time to time…..Jk.  Recently my roommate moved out of this 1 bedroom, converted to 2 bedroom loft, located on Driggs Avenue off of the Bedford L Train.  I decided that converted spaces are hardly ideal, as they tend to reduce the amount of privacy one might […]

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There are not as many rehabilitated Williamsburg Condo Rentals that are as desirable as The Gretsch, which used to house a musical instrument factory.  The 12 story mammoth boasts gorgeous finishes and tasteful decor throughout all common areas.  A full time doorman, clubroom, furnished rooftop are some notable amenities.  Each unit features tall ceiling height, […]

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Ok….so this duplex loft styled Williamsburg apartment rental looks pretty sweet right?  I’m not so sure.  The over-sized windows, new finishes, balcony with Manhattan Views, are all indeed pretty sweet ……. but the price tag and layout..not so sweet.  Your $2,400 gets you a very very tight space which includes a 4 floor walk up, […]

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I just walked through the 1,500sqft duplex loft on the corner or Richardson & Lorimer Street and was pleasantly surprised to see a properly renovated space.  The Williamsburg Loft Rental has a nicely updated kitchen and 2 full bathrooms with a small storage space and extra office space.  Exposed brick, piping, and 2 wooden support […]

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It isn’t easy to find an original Williamsburg loft rental that has been both up-kept and tastefully upgraded.  In many cases lofts are offered without kitchen appliances, or have little, if any, counter space.  Any lighting in your home….maybe not in that big open raw space.  This particular loft, located by the corner of Grand […]

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This 1,000+ square foot duplex loft with over 20ft ceiling height sits on the 5th floor of 330 Wythe Avenue.  The building, coined the Esquire, offers some of the most desirable residential loft spaces in Williamsburg, especially considering how many of the lofts have been modified and upgraded in a variety of different styles.  The […]

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