The proposed expansion of the Carroll Gardens historic district has garnered a lot of attention lately, in part because the struggle has been depicted as low-income old-timers versus high-income newcomers, not to mention developers against residents. Old rumors and misinformation have been re-circulated in the process, drudging up already discounted ideas: that those who live [...]
Probably the most iconic image of Brooklyn–what people from out of town most readily think of–is the bridge. Indeed, a cursory glance at photos tagged Brooklyn on Flickr are almost all of the Bridge. But folks in the neighborhood below the bridge, Dumbo, know there’s so much more that could express the new essence of [...]
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While the outside of this perfectly located property, 259 Pacific Street, doesn’t look like much, we have very high hopes for the inside. We’re thinking of this as a two-family, and because of its condition, it’s amenable to a number of configurations and sizes (you can check out some of these potential layouts on the [...]
We are looking for someone to help us update an analysis first undertaken by the New York City Independent Budget Office in a Background Paper – The Impact of Historic Districts on Residential Property Values, 1975 through 2002. If you think you are up for the challenge please contact Donald Brennan via email or on [...]
As the debate over potentially enlarging the boundaries of the Carroll Gardens historic district intensifies, I went back to the NYC IBO’s 2003 study, The Impact of Historic Districts on Residential Property Values, to refresh my memory on whether or not historic districts have constrained the appreciation in residential property values. The answer is NO. [...]
183 Columbia Heights is a rare find: a beautiful, well-maintained building that’s perfectly positioned for reinvention. One of the things we like about it is its flexibility: the layout can be tweaked to an owner’s delight. We’re talking about spacious units, with three bedrooms and two baths, in what is arguably Brooklyn’s most desirable neighborhood. [...]
Are you thinking of buying, selling, renting or renovating your Brooklyn home? Then attend “Let’s talk real estate, Brooklyn style, in my home” for an informal discussion over coffee, the third Tuesday of every month. Donald Brennan, experienced brownstone Brooklyn pro, will welcome you into his renovated Brooklyn Heights townhouse and give you an insider’s [...]
