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 [...]
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 [...]
Here’s the next installment of the Strong Place Construction Blog, a series following Brennan Realty Services and their team through the development of three townhouses in Cobble Hill, at the corner of Kane and Strong Place. Today Brennan Realty posts Part Two of the history of the Strong Place properties. The history of the properties [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
