Monthly Archives: April 2022

Twitter Is Loving This Crocheted Monstera Plant

Apr 23, 2022 |

Those of us who don’t have a particularly green thumb may find it difficult to give plants the TLC they deserve—even those that don’t need too much attention, like a Monstera plant. But if you’d rather steer clear of the real deal altogether, Twitter has a solution that brings in the greenery AND the wow […more]

Applying for a Rental? That Landlord Knows More Than You Think

Apr 23, 2022 |

Once you hand in the application, a landlord is going to put on their P.I. hat and get to work. Here’s a bit of the dirt they are uncovering on you.

Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Gowanus Townhouse Reimagined

Apr 23, 2022 |

A Remarkable Survivor, This Bed Stuy Italianate With Details Inside and Out Asks $1.995 Million It has survived incredibly intact: a wood frame Italianate with an appealingly bracketed porch and picturesque bay window. The interior of the Bed Stuy row house has plenty of details to offer too, with moldings, plasterwork,… Read More > The […more]

$1-million milestone: Orange County median home price hits seven figures

Apr 23, 2022 |

Orange County becomes the first Southern California county to boast a median home price of at least $1 million.

Demolition Progresses for 49-Story Skyscraper at 98 DeKalb Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Apr 23, 2022 |

Demolition is progressing at 98 DeKalb Avenue, the site of a 49-story residential skyscraper in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by Rockrose Development, the 612-foot-tall tower will yield 418,092 square feet with 609 residential units and 3,775 square feet of commercial space. PAL Environmental Services is the general contractor for the project, […more]

Finalists Announced for Governors Island’s Center for Climate Solutions Design Competition

Apr 23, 2022 |

The Trust for Governors Island has revealed four universities and design teams that will move forward in a design competition to construct and operate a new climate research and educational complex on the southern tip of the island. The complex will debut as the Center for Climate Solutions and will support the research, development, and […more]

Sandwiched Between Dallas Country Club and SMU, This University Park Home Is All About Location

Apr 23, 2022 |

Driving down Granada Avenue in University Park, you can’t help but notice the cornucopia of types and styles of homes. See More…

Permits Filed for 733 Crotona Park North in Crotona Park East, The Bronx

Apr 23, 2022 |

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 733 Crotona Park North in Crotona Park East, The Bronx. Located between Clinton and Prospect Avenues, the lot is near the 174th Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Elena Borokhovich of Affordable Living NY is listed as the owner behind the […more]

Permits Filed for 7 Terrace View Avenue in Marble Hill, Manhattan

Apr 23, 2022 |

Permits have been filed for a five-story residential building at 7 Terrace View Avenue in Marble Hill, Manhattan. Located between West 225th and West 228th Streets, the lot is near the Marble Hill-225th Street subway station, serviced by the 1 train. Jim Kwon is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Exclusive: Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt Reveal the Money-Saving Home Maintenance Move You Aren’t Doing

Apr 23, 2022 |

Looking to own a house on a budget? Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt of “100 Day Dream Home” share important tips to help you save some cash.