Monthly Archives: April 2022

MTA keeps mask mandate for NYC subway, despite lift of federal requirement on mass transit

Apr 19, 2022 |

Photo by Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit on Flickr While mask mandates are being lifted in public transit systems around the country, New Yorkers should expect to wait a little longer to ride the subway unmasked. According to a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the agency will require masks to be […more]

Rebuilt Crown Jewel of Noe Valley Reduced, Relisted Anew

Apr 19, 2022 |

Speaking of price reductions, the modern 6,000-square-foot home at 625 Duncan Street, “one of the most magnificent crown jewels of Noe Valley,” has just been relisted anew for $7.995 million, down from $9.95 million in December and $12 million in November of last year but with an official “1” day on the market according to […more]

Brigitte Blair Mentioned in Daily Herald Article

Apr 19, 2022 |

Hinsdale office broker Brigitte Blair represented the buyers in a recent large commercial transaction. Her clients purchased a 5,180-square-foot large commercial building at 1125 N. Prospect, Itasca. To read the story, please click here.

Dump to Delight – Little Rock Turnkey Transformation

Apr 19, 2022 |

This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Little Rock, Arkansas. Hiding behind so-so curb appeal and under years’ worth of clutter was a property full of potential. Scroll down to see the before-and-after photos for yourself! 

New two-acre rooftop public park opens at Pier 57 in Chelsea

Apr 19, 2022 |

Photo Credit: Brett Beyer More than 10 years and over $400 million later, an 80,000-square-foot public park is now open on the rooftop of Pier 57 in Hudson River Park. Formerly a maritime port and bus depot, the pier has been transformed into a mixed-use development with office space for Google and a new food hall curated by the James […more]

Demolition for a New 43-Story Tower Nears Completion at 356 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn

Apr 19, 2022 |

Demolition is almost complete at 356 Fulton Street, the site of a 43-story mixed-use tower in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by MdeAS Architects and SLCE Architects and developed by Jeff Mongno of The Feil Organization, the 496-foot-tall skyscraper will yield 475,000 square feet with 363 residential units and 100,000 square feet of commercial space. The property is […more]

New Renderings Reveal 29-Story Residential Skyscraper at 23 Hanover Place in Downtown Brooklyn

Apr 19, 2022 |

Demolition is progressing at 23 Hanover Place, the site of a 29-story residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by INC Architecture & Design and developed by Aview Equities, the 463-foot-tall structure will yield 70,734 square feet with 43 units and 1,727 square feet of commercial space. The property is located at the corner of Livingston Street and Hanover Place.

Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

Apr 19, 2022 |

Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden, Editor of The Mortgage Reports, explains: “The lender will check […more]

LPC Approves Proposals for Townhouse Renovation at 51 West 70th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

Apr 19, 2022 |

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has approved proposals from Lang Architecture to renovate the façade and front garden of a five-story townhouse on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Located at 51 West 70th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue, the rowhome was originally constructed by architect Gilbert A. Schellenger between 1890 and […more]

Buy a 2-Flat in Old Town with 2-Car Parking for $750,000: 304 W. Concord Place

Apr 19, 2022 |

This vintage 2-flat building at 304 W. Concord Place in Old Town came on the market in April 2022 but was also listed in 2021. Built in 1881 on a smaller than standard Chicago lot of 24.1 x 94.22 lot, it still has room for 2-car parking. The listing says it is one lot with […more]