Monthly Archives: May 2022

A Developer and Artist Duo Are Building Creative Hubs in Brooklyn. A Flatbush Church Is Next

May 27, 2022 |

They seem odd bedfellows: One, a young creative determined to build affordable spaces for artists, the other, a real estate developer with a number of residential buildings across Brooklyn. But Audrey Banks and Joseph Banda have formed a somewhat serendipitous partnership that is making ground in adaptive reuse: converting historic buildings… Read More > The […more]

See the Plans for Schermerhorn Street Safety Upgrades for Bikers and Pedestrians

May 27, 2022 |

Schermerhorn Street’s infamous bike lane is finally getting an upgrade from the city’s Department of Transportation, with major changes coming to the thoroughfare as soon as this summer. The heavily trafficked Schermerhorn Street, which stretches about a mile from Clinton Street to 3rd Avenue, where it connects to Flatbush Avenue,… Read More > The post […more]

Modernity is Revealed by Well-Organized Home Spaces

May 27, 2022 |

The items we bring into our homes and how we arrange them have an impact on the appeal – and, of course, the comfort – of our living spaces. We often spend far too much time decorating each room in the hopes of building a home that reflects both our personality and the design we […more]

Modern Homes with Easy Access to Rest

May 27, 2022 |

Everyone who lives a fast-paced and modern lifestyle knows how difficult it is to obtain enough rest and enjoy privacy. Our calendars are jam-packed with events that demand our time and energy. There is no denying that residences in cities provide spaces where we can relax and unwind. Here is a list of homes that […more]

Daily Links: Two Historic Brooklyn Churches Get $72K From Landmarks Conservancy

May 27, 2022 |

In the News Eighteen Arts Organizations of Color Selected for National Initiative [NYT] The Food at Inga’s Bar in Brooklyn Heights Is Far From Bar Food [NYT] Historic Churches in Fort Greene, Boerum Hill Get Sacred Sites Grants [BK Eagle] Construction Worker Injured After Scaffolding Fall in Crown Heights [BK Paper] City Looks to… Read […more]

Modern and Elegant Interiors

May 27, 2022 |

A large residence allows you undisturbed sleeping. It provides spaces where one can unwind and enjoy a break from the stresses of a fast-paced existence in a modern city. Taguig and Makati are two of the Philippines’ most successful cities, providing growth in a variety of ways. While finding a refuge in a bustling city […more]

YIMBY’s 2022 Q1 Report Shows 19,337 New Residential and Hotel Units Filed From January Through March in New York City

May 27, 2022 |

Statistics for permit filings for New York City for the first quarter of 2022 are in, and YIMBY has exciting news to share. During the three months between January and March, the Department of Buildings has registered a total of 862 new building permits filings, skyrocketing past last year’s quarterly average of 504 filings. The […more]

Remembering and Honoring

May 27, 2022 |

611 West 56th Street Wraps Up Construction in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan

May 27, 2022 |

Exterior work is complete on 611 West 56th Street, a 35-story residential tower in Hell’s Kitchen. Designed by Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza with SLCE as the architect of record and developed by Sumaida + Khurana and LENY, the 450-foot-tall structure will yield 77 units with interiors designed by Gabellini Sheppard Associates. Homes come in one- to four-bedroom layouts, as […more]

Bright Days Are Ahead When You Move Up This Summer

May 27, 2022 |

Some Highlights Warmer weather and longer days mean summer is almost here. Celebrate by upgrading to the home of your dreams so you can enjoy all the season has to offer. When you list your house, you can capitalize on today’s sellers’ market to fuel your upgrade. Then, you can move to a home with […more]