Monthly Archives: March 2022

36 middle-income units available at new waterfront rental in Astoria, from $2,250/month

Mar 18, 2022 |

All renderings courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development A housing lottery opened this week for 36 middle-income units at a new residential development in Queens. Located at 30-77 Vernon Boulevard, Astoria West is designed by Fogarty Finger and consists of three buildings spanning 2.5 acres of land across the waterfront. The […more]

New Brookside Listing–Beautifully Updated and Move In Ready!

Mar 18, 2022 |

This is one of the prettiest and most well maintained homes I’ve ever listed….just look at that front porch that says “Come on in!” There are so many special features in this house…first, the basics. It’s a two story, 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath home with a two car garage and private drive. Inside you’ll find […more]

New York to distribute 20M at-home Covid tests statewide to prepare for potential surges

Mar 18, 2022 |

Image courtesy of Gerardo Romo/NYC Council Media Unit on Flickr Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced New York will distribute more than 20 million over-the-counter Covid-19 tests to bolster New York’s ongoing preparation efforts and as virus cases rise in other parts of the world. The tests will be sent to nursing homes, adult care facilities, […more]

Built in 1637, a Former Church in Massachusetts Is the Week’s Oldest Home

Mar 18, 2022 |

A former church converted into a heavenly residence in Sandwich, MA, is the oldest home to hit the market this week on Realtor.com.

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers

Mar 18, 2022 |

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house this spring, here are some things you’ll want to tackle before you list. Spend your time on tasks that make it feel inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. To determine the full list of things you’ll want to tackle for your home, […more]

How to Make Your Second Home Smarter, Safer and More Sustainable

Mar 18, 2022 |

From security systems to thermostats to window treatments, modern technology can take the anxiety out of maintaining a home from afar.

Prospect Heights brownstone with an Elizabeth Roberts renovation and terraced garden asks $4.5M

Mar 18, 2022 |

Photo credit: Stephano Ukmar Located in the heart of historic Prospect Heights, 275 Park Place is the kind of four-story, two-family brownstone designers’ dreams are made of. Consisting of an upper triplex and a garden-level one-bedroom apartment, the pristine late-19th-century home is beyond turn-key. With a renovation–it was featured in New York magazine–helmed by noted architect Elizabeth […more]

Pols, Advocates Wrangle Over Future of 421-a Tax Break for Development, ‘Affordable’ Housing

Mar 18, 2022 |

As the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul negotiate the state budget before an April 1 deadline, one of the many issues that remain in limbo is the fate of the controversial 421-a housing tax break. Some in the legislature and housing advocates want to see the program scrapped by… Read More > The post […more]

Offerpad proposes iBuyer-agent marriage

Mar 18, 2022 |

Offerpad CEO Brian Bair. It’s a zero-sum economy, right? The success of iBuyers is the failure of real estate agents. After all, iBuying companies Opendoor, Redfin and formerly Zillow are predicated on home sellers eschewing a listing agent and selling their home to the company.   But the iBuyer-agent relationship is shifting, as iBuying company […more]

Daily Links: Congestion Pricing May Go Into Effect by the End of 2023

Mar 18, 2022 |

In the News What New York Got Wrong About the Pandemic, and What It Got Right [NYT] They Traded a One-Bedroom Condo for a Two-Family House in Brooklyn [NYT] Dom De Marco, Patriarch of Legendary Di Fara Pizza, Dies at 85 [BP] Vanderbilt Avenue Open Street to Return April 1 [BK Reader] City Deems… Read […more]