Monthly Archives: March 2022

Protestors Take to the Coney Island Boardwalk to Call for an End to War in Ukraine

Mar 23, 2022 |

Hundreds of people from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Kazakhstan took to the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Brighton Beach on Sunday to stand with residents of Ukraine — just one day after a similar showing of support in one of the Russian diaspora’s largest communities outside of eastern Europe. The March 20 protest… Read More > The […more]

Daily Links: Mask Mandate to End for Youngest New Yorkers

Mar 23, 2022 |

In the News Preschoolers Can Shed Their Masks, Mayor Adams Says [NYT] The Smith Chef Lists Williamsburg Townhouse for $5 Million [NY Post] Sunken Gowanus Boat Is City Contractor’s [amNY] Contractor Indicted for Manslaughter After Bushwick Wall Collapse [BP] Bar Bruno, a Mexican Bistro, Is Taking Over Enid’s Space [Greenpointers] The After-School Program Building Brooklyn […more]

1841 Broadway Rises Quickly on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

Mar 23, 2022 |

Construction is rising on 1841 Broadway, a 25-story residential building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by INC Architecture & Design and developed by Global Holdings Management Group, the 281-foot-tall structure will yield 180,813 square feet with 173 market rate and affordable housing units as well as 11,741 square feet of retail space on the first two levels. […more]

IBM Confirmed as Anchor Tenant for One Madison Avenue in Flatiron District, Manhattan

Mar 23, 2022 |

IBM will consolidate its New York City offices and relocate to One Madison Avenue, a commercial office tower renovation and expansion currently underway in the Flatiron District. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by SL Green Realty Corp, the project involves the construction of a 530,000-square-foot addition atop the original eight-story building, for a total of […more]

Housing Lottery Launches for Dutch House at 37-01 30th Street in Astoria, Queens

Mar 23, 2022 |

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Dutch House, a seven-story mixed-use building at 37-01 30th Street in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Slate Property Group, the structure yields 199 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 56 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging […more]

Mortgage apps decline 8% amid rate hike

Mar 23, 2022 |

Interest in residential mortgage loans fell 8.1% for the week ending March 18 as mortgage rates rose to 4.5%, the highest level in years, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s latest survey. “The jump in rates comes as markets moved to price in a much faster pace of rate hikes, as well as expectations of fewer MBS purchases […more]

Permits Filed for 3073 Villa Avenue in Bedford Park, The Bronx

Mar 23, 2022 |

Permits have been filed for a six-story residential building at 3073 Villa Avenue in Bedford Park, The Bronx. Located between East 204th Street and Bedford Park Boulevard, the lot is one block from the Bedford Park Boulevard subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Arben Mitaj of Euro Tech Developers is listed as […more]

Rowayton, Conn.: A ‘Close-Knit’ Shoreline Village With Pricey Views

Mar 23, 2022 |

The Fairfield County community is surrounded by water, but you’ll pay a premium for waterfront property — if you can find it.

Just Listed: Expanded Cape Cod in Wynnewood

Mar 23, 2022 |

The house you see above looks like a picture-postcard version of a classic Cape Cod, doesn’t it? That’s the face this Wynnewood expanded Cape Cod […]

B&A: A “Too Brown” Kitchen Gets a $1,900 Upgrade in Function AND Style

Mar 22, 2022 |

The wishlist for this redo included more storage, better lighting, a larger sink, better ventilation, and a new backsplash. READ MORE…