By Jeffrey Ditri, New York City Residential Rental Specialist
(JAD Realty Group, LLC.)
Homes with outdoor space led 20 contracts signed for $2M or more Park Two Park Slope townhouses topped the list of Brooklyn’s luxury contracts asking $2 million or more last week, according to Compass’ weekly report.The first was a 3,084-square-foot renovated townhouse at 385 12th Street that was last asking $3.8 million, or $1,231 per square foot. The home has five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, as well as a 700-square-foot backyard with a steel deck.Next on the list was a 2,670-square-foot townhouse at 324 1st Street last asking $3.7 million. At $1,384 per square foot, the home has four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a south-facing garden and terraced bluestone patios.The homes were two of the 20 luxury contracts signed in Brooklyn between Jan. 10 and 16, a notable tick...
Spotlight on Park Slope Park Slope, quite simply, is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in New York City. Located in northwest Brooklyn, this community has been chosen by a multitude of publications and groups as the best of the best, including New York Magazine and the American Planning Association. With it’s charming tree-lined streets, Park Slope offers residents top-rated restaurants, bars, shops and the best of the best when it comes to recreation and culture. The Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music all call Park Slope home. A host of top quality public and private schools make this a perfect destination for growing families; well-served by the subway, Park Slope is ideal for commuting or enjoying...
By Malik Crichlow, Maplewood,SouthOrange,Union Real estate
(GoodBuy Homes NJ Essex & Union County Real Estate specialist)
Being born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, I can tell you there isn't any place in the world like home. Brooklyn is a very unique place that is larger than life at times. I will admit that I moved out of NYC almost a decade ago, but I still visit frequently. I am a Brooklynite for life! Now when I was considering a new place to call home New Jersey was my top pick, but I was uncertain about the various areas, neighborhoods etc... I stumbled up on an article about Maplewood/South Orange and it felt like a perfect match. 10 years later, I am still here and I wanted to let you all know why you may want to consider Maplewood/South Orange as your next location to call home. Here are my 5 reasons why you should move to Maplewood/South Orange: 1) REASONABLY PRICED!! In Maplewood/South Orang...
By Jeffrey Ditri, New York City Residential Rental Specialist
(JAD Realty Group, LLC.)
Brownstones along St. Johns Place in Park Slope, Brooklyn New York City’s most populous borough is increasingly home to residents who come from outside the Empire State, according to a report. About 22 percent of all new tenants in brownstone and North Brooklyn in the first quarter of 2014 were from out-of-state. That’s up from 18 percent during the same time period last year, according to a report from brokerage Ideal Properties Group. Of those newcomers, 10 percent were from outside the U.S. In Manhattan, meanwhile, 13 percent of newcomers were ex-Manhattanites, a hefty drop form the 53 percent of all new leases signed that they constituted back in the first quarter of 2006. Of the out-of-state crew, Connecticut represented the largest portion of newcomers to brownstone Brooklyn at 2...
By Luke Constantino, Residential/Commercial Real Estate Brooklyn NY
(Brooklyn/Manhattan Real Estate)
Turnkey ready Gourmet market in Park Slope – Steps away from Prospect Park, in a very high end, high traffic residential area. Approx 1100 sq/ft with full basement, walk in box, compressor system w/exhaust fans, freezers, refrigerators, full sandwich/deli area, security doors and cameras, fully stocked. Very high income potential. Long term lease available. - Also available: Gourmet Market at 1021 8th Ave. Absentee owner – Do not bother employees CALL LUKE CONSTANTINO FOR APOINTMENT Luke Constantino RealtorCommercial/ResidentialKeller Williams Real Estate9120 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209Office: (718) 954 8400Direct: (212) 300-3919 lukeconstantino@gmail.com
Spotlight on Park Slope Brooklyn Homes For Sale One of the most desirable neighborhoods in New York City, Park Slope is a beautifully maintained area in western Brooklyn offering an amazing selection of homes for sale, exceptional schools, top-rated restaurants, bars and shops, as well as historical and cultural attractions. This is the place to live in New York. Over the past few years, Park Slope has been ranked one of the best neighborhoods in New York and America by New York Magazine, the American Planning Association and Natural Home magazine. The criteria and final summation all pointed to the mix of diversity, opportunity and resources which notch Park Slope above the rest. Park Slope goes back to the Native American settlement of the Lenape people. The Dutch began colonizing in...
By Malik Crichlow, Maplewood,SouthOrange,Union Real estate
(GoodBuy Homes NJ Essex & Union County Real Estate specialist)
Being born in Brooklyn, NY I am used to certain things...for starters; crowded train stations, a vibrant night life and an assortment of different people from all walks of life everytime I leave the house. Brooklyn is so diverse there is never a dull moment and if you visit you will see what I mean. Some of things I remember the most is that hot buttered bagel and a french vanilla coffee in the morning before I get the day started or that greasy slice of Pizza when I am trying to squeeze lunch in before meetings. Either way there is no place like home #BrooklynLove. Now there are so many reasons why one would want to stay and live in Brooklyn forever but some of the reasons why many people leave is they want more space, less crowds, better schools, beautiful homes but still want acce...