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 [...]
By: Betsy Hoffman Over the Holidays I was looking for “Brooklyn” gifts. I scoured shops, galleries and the internet for anything that SCREAMED Brooklyn. I found the Brooklyn Bridge on greeting cards, tiles, ornaments, t-shirts, bags, magnets. To no avail, the Manhattan Bridge was no where to be found. Why?! It’s only steps away from [...]
On Friday, March 15th, the PS 29 PTA held their Annual Spring Gala and Silent Auction. With budget cuts and the cost of educating our children constantly increasing, fundraisers have been an important part in providing the children of PS 29 with a well-rounded education. As a boutique Brooklyn real estate firm we pride ourselves [...]
I came across this article yesterday and when I read the title I expected to see homes that looked like mash-up of horrible fabrics, ostentatious colors, and overly-decorated spaces. However, after looking at a lot of these photos I don’t see what the author was referring to or maybe I just have a tacky sense [...]
I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! Share some of your favorite Thanksgiving memories by emailing me at sabrina@brennanerealtyservices.com and I’ll post it after the Holiday.
So, you’ve made your decision—move to the greatest city on the planet, New York City. You have everything lined up, but a place to live. NYC is known for a number of things, fashion, food and most importantly its fabulous real estate. The Brooklyn rental market is slightly different than Manhattan and we wanted to [...]
Over the years many people have started referring to Brooklyn as the “new Manhattan.” Up and coming neighborhoods that are just one subway stop away from Manhattan have seen a influx of former Manhattanites moving to this side of the river. However, for the most part, Brooklyn real estate has still remained less pricey than [...]
Brooklyn’s land-marked districts are known for their historic charm and their exclusivity. The prices of townhomes in Brooklyn have been on the rise not only because of their gorgeous architecture, but also because of the rarity of these homes. I came across this New York Times article (see link below) which discussed the influx of [...]
