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Homeownership a Possibility for Immigrant Families Who Sued Bay Ridge Landlord
A group of 20 immigrant families who faced eviction after being defrauded of millions of dollars by their landlord are now on the path to homeownership after a nonprofit affordable housing developer stepped in to purchase the building. Residents of 345 Ovington Avenue paid over $5 million to developer Xi...
How to buy an apartment in NYC for less than $13,000 (yes, this is legit)
If you’re looking for a long-term and affordable place to call home, a new housing lottery is giving New Yorkers the chance to buy a co-op apartment well below market rate: Clayton Apartments in Harlem. Studio to three-bedroom apartments will cost between $12,615 and $29,367. Prices are so low...
Building of the Day: 7 Everit Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Former stable, warehouse, now residential Address: 7 Everit Street Cross Streets: Old Fulton Street and Doughty Street Neighborhood: Fulton Ferry/Dumbo Year Built: Perhaps as early as 1850 Architectural Style: Mid-19th century stable, with modern alterations Architect: Unknown Landmarked: Yes, part of Fulton Ferry Historic District (1977) The story:…
Displaced Sunnyside tenants sue landlord
More than 170 tenants impacted by the devastating 5-alarm fire in Sunnyside days before Christmas are suing their landlord, real estate company A&E Real Estate Holdings, as their leases at temporary residences are set to expire July 2 with no renewal option, court records show. The suit characterizes that refusal...
Tips to organize your home for sale
NEW YORK (PIX11) – As interest rates remain high, it only gets harder to sell your home or apartment. Lisa Simonsen, a luxury real estate expert joins New York Living to share some tips on how to organize your home to make it stand out in this dour housing market.
A Prospect Park South Standalone and More to See, Starting at $1.525 Million
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Park Slope, Fort Greene, Prospect Park South, and East Flatbush. They range in price from $1.525 million to $3.8 million. 486 14th Street. Price: $3.8 million. Area: Park Slope. Broker: Corcoran (Lesley Semmelhack) Sunday June 30, 12-1:30...
Satmar Acquires Two Additional New Lots
Yesterday afternoon, the Satmar kehila in Boro Park purchased two new lots for their girls' school. These new lots are adjacent to the massive construction site currently being developed for the mega Beis Rachel school building, at 62nd Street and 14th Avenue, as reported here. The existing houses on these...
101 Fleet Place’s Exterior Progresses in Downtown Brooklyn
Exterior work is progressing on 101 Fleet Place, a 21-story residential building in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by JFA Architects & Engineers and developed by The Jay Group under the 101 Fleet Place LLC, the 215-foot-tall structure will span 240,092 square feet and yield 292 rental apartments with an average scope of 806 square feet, as well as 4,645 square feet of commercial space, a cellar level, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and 44 enclosed parking spaces. The property was purchased from the Leser Group for $40 million in December 2021 and is located on an interior lot between Myrtle Avenue to the north and Willoughby Street to the south.
Hamptons home of iconic artist who created over 600 New Yorker drawings lists for $4.1M
Here’s a unique opportunity to own a piece of art history: An East Hampton home once owned by renowned American artist Saul Steinberg has hit the market. Steinberg, best known for his work with the New Yorker magazine, owned the home on Old Stone Highway. The property, which blends historic charm with modern amenities in a prime Hamptons location, is now listed for $4.1 million. Over a career spanning six decades, Steinberg created over 80 covers and contributed more than 600 drawings to the New Yorker, helping to shape the magazine’s visual identity. His most famous piece, the 1976 cover “View...
Brooklyn condo residents win lawsuit, set to convert building to co-op
They thought they were buying apartments in a 25-unit condo in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. But the developer lacked permits to erect the building, never transferred deeds to the owners, and failed to make $5 million in mortgage payments. When the lender, Maxim Credit Group, started foreclosure proceedings on the property, the residents faced the prospect of losing millions of dollars — and their homes.
I’ve Rented in New York for Almost a Decade — Here Are the Landlord Red Flags I Wish I Knew Sooner
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Summer is a hyper-competitive season to move — especially if you live in New York City like I do. You’re competing with recent college grads trying to make it in the big city, people who are starting new jobs after the typical spring hiring season, and, of course, people who get caught in the never-ending cycle of early summer lease expirations.
Permits Filed for 205 East 110th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan
Permits have been filed for a 15-story mixed-use building with affordable housing at 205 East 110th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan. Located between Second and Third Avenues, the lot is one block from the 110th Street subway station on Lexington Avenue, served by the 6 train. Elie Fouerti is listed as the owner behind the applications.
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