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NYC is selling Upper West Side apartments for less than $175,000. There's a catch
Think owning an Upper West Side apartment just steps from Central Park is only an option if you're rich? Think again. New York City is selling apartments in a pre-war, walk-up building on West 80th Street starting at just $174,000. Yes, you read that right — it's possible to own...
Migrants evicted from shelters face limited housing options
BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Elisabeth is a 21-year-old Honduran migrant living in a shelter in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and she happily professes her love for the city she now calls home. But after receiving a new letter from Shelter staff, she’s worried about where she’ll be writing her next chapter as she cares for her 3-week-old son. The […]
Summit, N.J. homeowners say backyards are falling into a brook
SUMMIT, N.J. – Homeowners in one New Jersey town say their backyards are falling into a brook.A handful of homes by the brook along Springfield Avenue and Summit Road in Summit are seeing their yards disappear. The homeowners partly blame it on a broken Union County pipe."The storm water drain is so damaged that the water shoots out like a fire hydrant," homeowner Lynette McKeon said.State, local officials survey damage in Summit, N.J.CBS News New York was there when State Sen. Jon Bramnick and Summit's recently elected council members came to see the most recent damage."Whether it's a retaining wall,...
Destination Nutley: Wharton Ave. Home Sells for $700,000
NUTLEY, NJ - Following multiple showings, and several offers, a home on Wharton Ave. Nutley sold for $700,000 dollars. Listed by Zachary Sebek of Christie’s International Real Estate Group, the home has three bedrooms and 1-and-a-half bathrooms. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sebek told TAPinto Nutley, "Through my marketing strategy we were able to receive numerous offers significantly over our asking!" Sebek explained some of his selling strategy. "To make the our open house truly special, we decided to bring a little sweetness to the event—literally!" Sebek invited Guerriero Gelato to set up the gelato cart on-site, serving up...
See all homes sold on the South Shore, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in South Shore reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 22 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,176-square-foot home on Abingdon Avenue that sold for $770,000. Staten Island. 140...
These North Jersey towns are hottest zip codes for homebuyers in 2024 so far
As buyers continue navigating North Jersey's seemingly unpredictable housing market, some towns have become more sought-after than others. Whether it's due to home prices, access to a downtown, proximity to New York City or the number of amenities available, these areas have become homebuying hubs as we slightly pass the 2024 half-way...
9 tips and tricks on how to win an affordable housing lottery in NYC
You don’t have to make a sacrifice to the gods to win an affordable housing lottery. When Manhattanites Stephanie Schroeder and her partner Lisa Haas won an affordable housing lottery eight years ago, they simply followed the guidelines. The then-Bushwick residents, one of whom lived in a fourth-floor walk-up,...
Action Bronson toured this waterfront Brooklyn home — it can be yours for $3.25M
Rapper-songwriter, chef and TV presenter Action Bronson — who lost 130 pounds after vowing to get healthy during the pandemic — toured an 11th-floor unit at the Huron on the Greenpoint waterfront in Brooklyn recently. The family-sized, 1,626-square-foot corner condo is on the market for $3.25 million. Common charges are an additional $2,334 a month. The lyrical cook, who is also a wrestler with 2 million followers on Instagram, vowed to get healthy as his family grew. He is now even doing Pilates with his wife, Valeria, according to reports. The couple share a son, Benicio, who was born in...
Elite Properties Breaks Ground on East Second St. Development in Scotch Plains
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Members of the Scotch Plains Council, Deputy Manager Margaret Heisey, and Director of Redevelopment Tom Strowe joined executives from Elite Properties for a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the site of the former Bike Stand building on East Second St. Warren-based Elite Properties is family-owned and operated by the Checchios: Americo, the CEO, and his sons, David and Michael, and partner Tom Power.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Elite Properties is a developer and redeveloper of mixed-use properties. The company builds and owns apartment and mixed-use buildings, retail shopping centers, and commercial properties. Its construction division builds properties for Elite's portfolio, as well as custom homes for sale. Related: Scotch Plains Planning Board Approves Mixed Use Development Plans to Revitalize East Second Street Mayor Josh Losardo, speaking on behalf of the township, told the developers: "We have been trying to start off with something like this and then work our way down Second St., and just keep making Scotch Plains better." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Proposed 1,008-Unit, Two-Tower Development Would be Tallest in Newark
Leer en español NEWARK — Plans for a new development submitted to the Central Planning Board that include 1,008 residential units in two towers promise to bring new heights to Newark.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 51-story project is planned to have 427 units on one tower and 581 units in a second tower, said Daniel Spiegel, co-owner of the Newark-based developer KS Group. “We are incredibly excited about the potential of this project at 315 Mulberry Street,” Spiegel told TAPinto Newark. “We see it as an opportunity to contribute to the vibrant Newark skyline...
Jersey City Set to Add Nearly as Many Apartments as Manhattan in 2024
While few observers would doubt the tremendous growth of Jersey City in recent years, a recent analysis demonstrates that the number of new residents being added in 2024 will once again be on par with Manhattan’s additions. RentCafe recently released a study gauging the growth nationwide of American cities...
Walters eyes Q4 delivery, launches affordable housing lottery for 63-unit Chatham project
Cornerstone at Chatham is redeveloping the former site of a defunct restaurant on Southern Boulevard in Chatham. — Rendering courtesy: Walters. A new 63-unit, income-restricted apartment property in Chatham is one step closer to opening with the start of an affordable housing lottery at the complex. Its developer, Walters,...
Staten Island real estate experts to offer info on first-time homebuyer grants at free workshop
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nearly 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% take advantage of the opportunity. In an effort to help change those statistics, the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) will present its “First-Time...
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