The concrete footing at Strong Place was poured today. We are in the very beginning phases of construction, but still are very excited to see the progress of these beautiful Brooklyn town homes. Check out the short video clip that I took.
Over the past 48 hours or so Citibike stations have been popping up in my neighborhood. I walk by three of them on my less than a mile commute from my home to my office. I pass by the one at the corner of Remsen and Hicks Street, which is on a wider than average [...]
The Townhouse Center Inc. is a not-for-profit based in Miami whose mission is to build urban neighborhoods around the globe by promoting their fundamental building block: small, attached, prototypical, adaptable buildings.” The above was taken from the About page of the Townhouse Center. A not-for-profit run by Andrew Frey, Executive Director. I met Andrew at [...]
We recently came across some helpful tips from real estate expert, Eric Tyson. He was once a financial advisor for a Fortune 500 company, and had a personal writing career take off in the 21st century. The interview was featured on the “Eye on Real Estate with Dottie Herman,” CEO of Elliman, on the morning [...]
The construction of the temporary pool near Pier 2 at Brooklyn Bridge Park is proceeding nicely. The picture above was taken from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade today. The pool is a needed park amenity according to Senator Daniel Squadron (D-Brooklyn), via the New York Post, “I’ve long said the pool is a major priority for [...]
In my latest blogpost on Carroll Gardens Patch, I discuss the importance of outdoor public space in buying a home. Read the full post here. What’s your favorite public space in Brooklyn? We’d like to know! Tell us on Facebook.
The sale of 72 Poplar Street is good news for the Heights, since something might finally happen with this vacant former police precinct. The Daten Group reportedly bought the 1913 building for $7.5 million—much less than its $12 million asking price. I think the $7.5 million is a good starting point, considering the time and [...]
Brownstoner’s House of the Day! • 36 Cambridge Place, Clinton Hill Set up an appointment to see this charming 19th century townhouse for sale in Clinton Hill’s Historic District with Betsy Hoffman at bhoffman@brennanrealestate.com or 917-622-3879. For details and more photos of 36 Cambridge Place, click here.
