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New ferry routes.

April 18, 2017

Take the ferry for the price of the subway – great new routes!

New ferry service route connecting more neighborhoods to downtown Manhattan:

Mayor de Blasio christens New York’s first Citywide Ferry with a ride into Brooklyn Bridge Park

To celebrate the ahead-of-schedule launch of the Citywide Ferry service, Mayor de Blasio rode the first ferry (named “Lunchbox” by second graders from Bay Ridge) this morning into Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 as part of an official dedication ceremony. Beginning May 1st, all New Yorkers can join in the revelry when the new Rockaway Route and the existing East River Route kick off. Service to South Brooklyn starts in June, and the Astoria route will be launched sometime in August. In all, there will be 21 stops added throughout the city as part of the expanded service. On top of today’s festivities, the city also released the official new ferry schedules.

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Making the right choice.

April 18, 2017

Here is an interesting piece from the Brick Underground in defense of renting instead of buying. The American dream is to own a home, but renting might be the better route in many cases.

In either case I am here to help, rent or buy I can provide you with both options.

Dumbo’s Clocktower Building Finally Sells

April 7, 2017

Check out this post from the Brownstoner.

“After nine years on the market, the penthouse on top of Dumbo’s Clocktower building at 1 Main Street has finally sold for $15 million.

That’s a discount of $10 million below the original asking price of $25 million.

While it closed for a relatively high price, Friday’s sale does not represent Brooklyn’s most expensive. That honor still belongs to a townhouse at 177 Pacific Street in Cobble Hill, which sold in 2015 for $15.5 million.

The buyer is the Colombian-born art dealer Lio Malca, who lives in Manhattan, according to the Real Deal. The sale has not yet hit public records but was announced by Corcoran Friday.

The apartment previously sold in 2006 for $10,750,000. ”

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Real Estate with a story.

April 7, 2017

“Even during housing crisis, prices dipped less in Carroll gardens than almost anywhere else in the country.

But this price jump from purchase at 3ml to mortgaging at 7ml as reported on Pardon Me for Asking seems a bit extreme?

“Pardon me for asking, but could it be that Paul J. Manafort, Junior, the veteran Republican strategist and former national chairman to the presidential campaign of Donald Trump, owns a brownstone in Carroll Gardens?
I happened to walk on Union Street between Smith Street and Hoyt Street yesterday afternoon, when I noticed construction debris and several notices taped to the front door of the building at 377 Union Street.
Coincidentally, I caught up with a local resident who was walking in the same direction. After exchanging a few pleasantries, the resident asked:
“Did you know that Paul Manafort owns a house on this block?””

Go to Pardon For Asking for the full story.

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Huge, Modern 4BR 2.5 Bath. Just 1 flight up. This beautiful new renovation has a massive open plan kitchen which boasts a Bertazoni gas stove, Meile Dishwasher and a separate laundry room with full size washer and dryer. The master bedroom has an en suite bath and large closet, Three exposures bring light through out the additional three bedrooms. Located in Prospect Heights just steps away from the B and Q trains at the 7th Avenue station. Perfectly positioned between Barclays Center and Prospect Park. Pets upon approval. May 1st leasing date. more “Just one left! 170 Park Place” …

Just to the market

March 21, 2017

Looking for that hard to find second or third bedroom in Cobble Hill?

This traditional four-story Brooklyn town home has been tastefully renovated into a three-bedroom lower duplex, topped by a pair of two-bedroom apartments.

This low-rise redevelopment is a rental value worthy of its location within cobble hill Historic District.

You know you love Cobble Hill and it’s the great lifestyle! Lovely historic brownstone streets, only blocks away from The Brooklyn bridge Park and waterfront ,great restaurants and excellent schools with easy access to Manhattan- make it literally the best of all worlds!

As an owner, landlord, property manager and real estate broker, I have the experience and contacts which have helped many clients enlarge their space and secure a new home.

It’s priced at $3000.

Call today or send me a message on my contact me page today.

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Stunning Renovations

March 21, 2017

Fantastic two bedroom, one bath – 1Bth with Stunning Renovations
This prime center Park Slope, sunny, corner home sits just one block from Prospect Park at 8th avenue and 3rd Street. Light, Bright, EXTRA LARGE two bed, one bath apartment at 305 8th Avenue. You’re welcomed into a beautiful marble lobby and apartment D6 is on the top floor. This pristine renovation boasts a state of the art kitchen with Jenn-Air refrigerator . Bosch dishwasher and beautiful new stone countertops.

The rooms are bathed in light and look South and West over Eighth Avenue and quiet 3rd Street. The large master bedroom has two exposures and a wall of closets. Plenty of cabinet space and a sunny window await you in the kitchen with counter top seating. The spacious second bedroom has a huge closet and nearby entryway hall closet. more “Stunning Renovations” …