Monthly Archives: March 2022

Christina Haack Reportedly Planning To Sell Coastal Mansion for $11.5M

Mar 31, 2022 |

“Flip or Flop” star Christina Haack might have another flip in her future. She’s about to list her O.C. mansion for $11.5 million.

The Insider: Ingenious Ceiling Treatment, Fine Millwork Distinguish Gowanus Townhouse Gut

Mar 31, 2022 |

The building’s interior had already been gutted when architect Jeff Etelamaki of Gowanus-based Etelamaki Architecture came on board to complete the transformation of a derelict three-story row house into a new home for a family of five. “I didn’t see the house in its original condition, but I saw photos… Read More > The post […more]

On a historic block in Hamilton Heights, this $6.25M townhouse adds color to traditional elegance

Mar 31, 2022 |

Photo courtesy of Douglas Elliman This 25-foot-wide townhouse at 330 Convent Avenue in the landmarked Hamilton Heights historic district has lost none of its original mansion grandeur. Though its layout is very much in the style of the traditional Victorian-era mansion, the 6,400-square-foot, five-story property has modern convenience–from the elevator to the custom security system–on its side. Well maintained and updated, the […more]

Frustrated Flatbush Tenants of Dilapidated Building Ready to Take It Over Themselves

Mar 31, 2022 |

The residents of 120 East 19th Street in Flatbush say that they get trapped in their malfunctioning elevator so often that the fire department knows them on a first name basis. That’s just one of a myriad of repairs and substandard conditions that tenants have been asking their landlord to address.… Read More > The […more]

Daily Links: New Residential Buildings Planned for Parking Lot of Landmarked Flatbush Sears

Mar 31, 2022 |

In the News How Two Industries Stymied Justice for Young Lead Paint Victims [NYT] Center for Brooklyn History Hosts Winners of Student History Contest [Eagle] Real Estate Broker Charged With Rental Apartment, PPE Frauds [Eagle] Acclaimed Music Series Returns to Green-Wood Cemetery [BK Reader] Common Mollies, a Sibling Bar of Minnows, Opens in ‘Burg [Greenpointers] […more]

There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today

Mar 31, 2022 |

If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos) could be a great alternative for you. Here are a few reasons condos may be something you’ll want to consider. Exploring Condos Could Add Options That Fit Your Budget Supply challenges are […more]

The Benson Completes Construction at 1045 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Mar 31, 2022 |

Exterior work is complete on The Benson, an 18-story condominium building at 1045 Madison Avenue in the Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side. Designed by Peter Pennoyer and developed by The Naftali Group, the 210-foot-tall structure will yield 16 residential units spread across 59,032 square feet, as well as 3,993 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The majority of the […more]

Renderings Revealed for Lever House’s New Amenity Spaces at 390 Park Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan

Mar 31, 2022 |

WatermanClark and Brookfield Properties have revealed new renderings of an open-air amenity deck and hospitality suite at the Historic Lever House in Midtown East, Manhattan. Located at 390 Park Avenue, the amenity deck is the latest phase of an ongoing renovation project to repair and enhance the high-rise office tower.

Permits Filed for 1700 Jerome Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

Mar 31, 2022 |

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 1700 Jerome Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Located at the intersection of East 17th Street and Jerome Avenue, the lot is near the Sheepshead Bay subway station, serviced by the B and Q trains. Moses Kupferstein of BBM Construction Corp. is listed as the owner […more]

3-Bedroom with Vintage Elegance Returns at $625,000: 2910 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview

Mar 31, 2022 |

This corner 3-bedroom at 2910 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview came on the market in March 2022. But if it looks familiar, that’s because we have actually chattered about it twice before. In 2011, it took 2 1/2 years and several price reductions to finally sell at $390,000. In 2018, many of you still loved […more]