Monthly Archives: April 2022

Estate Condition Bed Stuy Row House With Woodwork, Built-ins, Marble Sink Asks $2.5 Million

Apr 25, 2022 |

There are some intriguing glimpses of period details in the listing photos and enough information to make it clear that this 1890s Bed Stuy row house is in need of a buyer with deep pockets and an appreciation for its many intact original features. The legal two-family at 255 Stuyvesant… Read More > The post […more]

These Are The Best Places In The U.S. to Stargaze

Apr 25, 2022 |

And camp under the stars. READ MORE…

Daily Links: Mayor Proposes $171 Million Towards Homeless Services

Apr 25, 2022 |

In the News Amid a Rise in Shootings, New York’s Children Confront a Wave of Grief [NYT] Inside a Fort Greene Home for LGBTQ Seniors: ‘I Made Friends Here’ [NYT] Mayor Proposes 1,400 Shelter Beds to Move Homeless People Off Streets [NYT] Borough Park Fire Leaves Two Firefighters and a Resident Injured [amNY] Meet the… […more]

Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

Apr 25, 2022 |

If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted. In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the home. The buyer and seller would […more]

Myths About Today’s Real Estate Market

Apr 25, 2022 |

Myths About Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re planning to buy or sell a home today, it’s important to be aware of common misconceptions. Whether it’s timing your purchase as a buyer based on home prices and mortgage rates or knowing what to upgrade or repair before listing your house as a seller, it takes a professional to guide you through those decisions. Let’s connect so you […more]

Adams announces $904M investment for NYC Streets Plan

Apr 25, 2022 |

Image courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr City officials are continuing their efforts to ensure the safety of New Yorkers traveling the streets. Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday announced a historic $904 million investment to help fund the NYC Streets Plan and address the city’s traffic violence problem by creating a safer and more environmentally friendly transportation […more]

Inventory Levels Tick Back Up in San Francisco

Apr 25, 2022 |

Having ticked down last week, the net number of homes on the market in San Francisco (i.e., inventory) has since ticked back up to an 11-year seasonal high, driven by a rebound in new listing activity as well as a continued slowdown in sales. As such, there are now 18 percent more homes on the […more]

Fashion executive lists Newport Beach stunner for $47.5 million

Apr 25, 2022 |

Mike Gray, who spent decades as a fashion executive with St. John Knits, is shopping around his waterfront mansion in Newport Beach for $47.5 million.

Trash Fire Breaks Out at Sunset Park Recycling Facility on Earth Day

Apr 25, 2022 |

A heaping pile of trash caught aflame at a Sunset Park recycling plant and sent a giant cloud of smoke billowing over Kings County as New York awoke for Earth Day 2022 on Friday. Firefighters responded to a call just after 7 a.m. of a massive scrap fire at the Sims… Read More > The […more]

NYC’s oldest gay bar honored with historic plaque

Apr 25, 2022 |

All images courtesy of the Village Preservation The site of a monumental event in the LGBTQ community’s fight against anti-gay discrimination was honored last week with a historic plaque. The Village Preservation on Thursday unveiled the plaque at 159 West 10th Street, also known as Julius’ Bar. The bar was the site of the first “Sip-In,” an act of […more]