Brooklyn Heights Mid-Century Co-op Steps From Promenade With Bay Window, Parquet Asks $699K This one-bedroom apartment offers an alluring brownstone view, an appealing layout and a location that’s steps away from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. It’s at 57 Montague Street, in the building dubbed The Breukelen, a nod to the Dutch… Read More >The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: An Affordable Housing Lottery in Prospect Heights appeared first on Brownstoner.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn Manhattan and the Bronx – The New York Times
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn Manhattan and the Bronx The New York Times
$62M estate is Santa Barbara’s most expensive home for sale
A picturesque 13-acre estate owned by the late actor Stuart Whitman has just hit the market for $62 million, making it the most expensive property currently listed in Santa Barbara, the L.A. Times reported. According to the paper, the second-priciest home in Santa Barbara county is the nine-acre compound owned by Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi. The couple listed their home in October for $40 million. Whitman owned the ranch, which is
It Takes a Village To Buy or Sell in the Brooklyn Real Estate Market!
Buying or Selling a home in the Brooklyn Real Estate market can be a complicated process. Truly it takes a village of people for the purpose of completing just one home sale. Wikipedia explains the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” as an African proverb. It means an entire community of people must interact with children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment. The phrase “It Takes a Village” has been adapted over the years for other references. In fact, it is a great explanation of what the home buying and selling experience…
Curbed Is Moving to New York Magazine
Photo-Illustration: Marcus Peabody/Getty We couldn’t imagine a better fit. Today, Curbed NY and the Curbed flagship join New York as the magazine’s home for coverage of cities and city life. We can’t imagine a better fit. When New York Magazine was founded in 1968, its absolute focus was New York City life: its politics, accents, art, social dynamics, and best lo mein. In 2020, the magazine still has New York City at its center. For nearly 16 years, Curbed NY has documented the ever-evolving shape of New York City. We began as a tiny blog, and thanks to the wit, obsession, and style of innumerable writers and editors, we grew into one of the city’s must-read …
Permanently Closed: Brooklyn Heights Businesses Lost To The Pandemic
Seven months into the pandemic, most of our local small businesses are hanging on. With pure grit and ingenuity, restaurants turned parking spots into dining spaces, and retail stores went online until their doors could open again. Tragically, not all of the businesses survived the long shutdown, not to mention the loss of tourists and nearly half of the residents who left town for months. Here, we memorialize the Brooklyn Heights businesses that permanently closed since March 2020.Jack the Horse Tavern (66 Hicks St.)JtH Next Door (66 Hicks St.)Five Guys (138 Montague St.)Amy’s Bread (72 Clark St.)Chocolate Works (110 Montague St.)The…
‘Crowds All Over Cheering’ in Brooklyn as AP Calls Election for Biden and Harris
“Crowds are all over cheering,” said a Brownstoner reader who snapped photos at Barclays Center and in Fort Greene a few minutes after the Associated Press called the 2020 presidential election for Biden and Harris. On Twitter, Brooklynites captured crowds in the streets, cars honking, Spike Lee popping champagne outside… Read More >The post ‘Crowds All Over Cheering’ in Brooklyn as AP Calls Election for Biden and Harris appeared first on Brownstoner.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens – The New York Times
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens The New York Times
How to Ensure Your Home is Appraised for Maximum Value
Are you refinancing your home? If you are, the lender will require an appraisal. Also, did you know an appraised value difference of even a couple thousand dollars can make or break your loan approval? So what steps can you take to ensure your home is appraised for maximum value without getting denied for a loan? Here are a few tips to help know what to expect from a home appraisal and make sure your home comes out on top. Getting your Brooklyn home appraised for maximum value is important when you’re refinancing. What is an Appraisal? Opendoor.com defines a home appraisal as “the process by which a licensed …
We Unearthed the 68 Best Rent Deals in NYC Right Now
A brownstone one-bedroom on W.71st Street right by Central Park (photo shows another unit in the building with similar finishes). | Russ Ross Photography A Brooklyn Heights one-bedroom with 15-foot ceilings, a grand prewar two-bedroom in Washington Heights, and more. As the city reopens and apartments start to flood the market again, we’ve taken on the job of carefully hunting through various listings sites, newsletters, and Craigslist to find the best deals out there. A good deal on a rental apartment, of course, can mean very different things for different people. So as we sorted through hundreds of listings, we kept an eye out for places that are worth their asking price, whether that’s an under-$2,000 one-bedroom …
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: The 19th Century Craze for Octagon Living
Jumbo Fort Greene Brownstone With 12 Mantels, Grand Details in Need of Work Asks $6.5 Million This Fort Greene Neo-Grec has the impressive proportions and intricately detailed woodwork that might capture an old house enthusiast willing to take on a property in estate condition. The 33-foot-wide house also has a location… Read More >The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: The 19th Century Craze for Octagon Living appeared first on Brownstoner.
Home Sales Surge in Brooklyn – The New York Times
Home Sales Surge in Brooklyn The New York Times
Cherry tree’s gone, but rest of estate will cost you $60M
A 16,000-square-foot mansion situated on a piece of American history is about to hit the market for $60 million. The massive home, known as River View Estates, was built on land that was once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, according to the Wall Street Journal. It’s reportedly the most expensive home listing ever in Alexandria, Virginia, which is about eight miles from Washington, D.C. The mansion is owned by Robert Stevens, a former
How to Know You’ve Found the Perfect House for Sure
Think you’ve found the perfect house to buy? But how do you know for sure it’s the perfect one? How do you know you’ve found the perfect house? Ask the right questions. Purchasing a home is one of life’s biggest undertakings. And there are lots of questions you need to ask before you make an offer on a home. Asking the right questions lets you know for sure you’re making a competitive offer on an affordable home…
Landlords Lose Fight Against Rent Protections, Hotel Chelsea’s Latest Tenant Battle, and Other News
A row of apartment buildings in Brooklyn. | fotog/Getty Images Here’s what’s going on around town this week. Landlords Strike Out in Lawsuit Against New York Rent Laws Last year, renters across New York rejoiced when the State Legislature passed a spate of robust tenant laws. The landlord lobby, unsurprisingly, was not too pleased after its failed campaign to curb the legislation. It wasn’t long before the lawsuits began streaming in against the new laws, which limit rent increases, cap the ways apartments can be deregulated, and made it a bit tougher to evict …
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: The History Behind a Crumbling Interior in Fort Greene
The Decaying Splendor of a Fort Greene Manse It has been slowly crumbling for years. With broken windows, a boarded-up front door at the top of a once-grand stoop, and a trash-strewn yard, the 1860s Italianate across from Fort Greene Park gives up few clues as to whether any tantalizing remnants… Read More >The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: The History Behind a Crumbling Interior in Fort Greene appeared first on Brownstoner.
American Realty Advisors eats $10.7M on Williamsburg sale – The Real Deal
American Realty Advisors eats $10.7M on Williamsburg sale The Real Deal
Durst’s $2B Philly waterfront redevelopment project approved
The Durst Organization’s $2.2 billion riverfront redevelopment plan in Philadelphia has beaten out a competing proposal by the Philadelphia 76ers to build a new stadium. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation approved Durst’s 12-tower project on the Penn’s Landing property, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Durst redevelopment project includes a total 3.5 million square feet of new mixed-use space. The north site will include 1,800 residential units and 94,000 square feet of office space. It
The Best Checklist to Prepare Your Home to Sell
It’s simple to prepare your home to sell.Start here. Yes! You decided to sell your home and hired the best real estate agent in Brooklyn. You’re off to a fantastic start. Now it’s time to prepare your home to sell. But what does that mean exactly? Your agent, of course, can guide you through the process of selling your home, but here’s a great checklist to get you started. 12-Step Checklist to Prepare Your Home to Sell It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. If you think selling a home is as simple as planting a “For Sale” sign in your yard and uploading a few photos from your iPhone, think again. …
We Unearthed the 63 Best Rent Deals in NYC Right Now
A bright one-bedroom in Nolita right next to The Butcher’s Daughter. | Rise Media courtesy of Corcoran A brownstone one-bedroom on Perry Street, a rent-stabilized two-bedroom in Harlem, and more. As the city reopens and apartments start to flood the market again, we’ve taken on the job of carefully hunting through various listings sites, newsletters, and Craigslist to find the best deals out there. A good deal on a rental apartment, of…
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A History of Bathroom Design, Restoration in Prospect Park
Clinton Hill Romanesque Revival Carriage House With Garage, Garden Asks $4.6 Million While carriage house living might evoke visions of charming but cramped quarters, this Clinton Hill specimen offers all the curb appeal with unexpected spaciousness. That’s because it’s actually two carriage houses combined into one at 375 Vanderbilt Avenue in… Read More >The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A History of Bathroom Design, Restoration in Prospect Park appeared first on Brownstoner.
Brooklyn Real Estate Six Months Later: One Sold, One Still Available, Two in Contract – Brownstoner
Brooklyn Real Estate Six Months Later: One Sold, One Still Available, Two in Contract Brownstoner
Greystar enters Brazilian multifamily market with Canadian pension fund
Greystar is moving into the Brazilian multifamily sector through a joint venture with local developer Cyrela Brazil Realty and Canada’s national pension fund. South Carolina-based Greystar is joining an existing partnership between Cyrela and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board formed in November 2019. The three partners will continue with the joint venture’s targeted $185 million equivalent investment in São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous city. CCP Investments will retain its majority stake in the joint
How to Take Care of Your Moth Problem in 5 Ways
Take care of your moth problem in these five ways. I don’t know about you, but the first thing that comes to mind when you say “moth problem” is not an algebraic equation. It’s that nasty smell of mothballs. Yes? But what options do you as a homeowner have when clothes moths find their way into your stored items and munch holes in them? This is an important question at this time of year. Fall is just around the corner. And we’ll be storing…
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