The historic secret aid society run by Black women that has a headquarters in the magnificent but dilapidated building at 87 MacDonough Street was granted a tax exemption today, according to New York City Council Member Justin Brannan. Brannan, chairman of the committee on finance, said in an email that the Department of Finance reduced…
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Sunset Park Two Bedroom With Mantels Wants $2,800 a Month
The historic charm of this Sunset Park two-bedroom could not have been better preserved, from the tin ceilings to the Colonial Revival fireplaces to the pocket doors. Located on the top floor of a three-story circa-1900 two-family bow-fronted brownstone at 453 41st Street, the original floor-through has a flexible five-room layout. There are high ceilings,…
Fort Greene Greek Revival With Porch, Solar, Central Air Asks $5.875 Million
One of a row of charming wood frame houses in the Fort Greene Historic District with distinctive parlor floor porches, this 1850s Greek Revival got a substantial reno that included restoring the exterior and adding modern amenities like central air to the interior. The renovation of the 20 foot wide and 35 foot deep single-family…
Buying a Condo in a New Development? Watch This Free Webinar
Thinking of buying an apartment in a new development? It’s quite different than buying a resale. Watch this free Brownstoner webinar “Buying and Selling in a New-Construction Building” for what you need to know. The differences when buying a new development include: 1) You may not be able to walk into the apartment before you…
A Picturesque Catskill Italianate for $799K
Just a few blocks from Catskill’s Main Street, this mid 19th century brick Italianate offers a picturesque exterior and a spacious interior with some period details. At 166 Bridge Street, the house on the market is within the National Register-listed East Side Historic District, amid a dense concentration of late 18th and 19th century architecture….
Clinton Hill Prewar With Sleek Kitchen, Claw-Foot Tub, Steel Moldings Asks $750K
It’s not huge, but this one-bedroom in a 1930 building in the Clinton Hill Historic District blends prewar character with touches of industrial chic. High ceilings, picture rails, and herringbone floors run throughout the unit, which has a newly updated kitchen and bathroom. It’s located on the second floor of 451 Clinton Avenue, a six-story,…
Park Slope’s New Bar Vinazo Offers Spanish Wine and Outdoor Dining
Restaurateurs Ilyssa Satter and Joe Campanale have uncorked their new Park Slope wine bar. Bar Vinazo, the new Spanish wine bar, is officially open in Park Slope, and comes as the brainchild of the couple who previously brought the tastes of Europe to Prospect Heights — feeding hungry customers at Fausto and LaLou. Located at…
El Correo NY rebrands to Noticia New York City, launches new website
The cover of Noticia NYC, the new brand for El Correo NY, Schneps Media’s Spanish language newspaper. Schneps Media Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams El Correo NY, the beloved Spanish-language newspaper published by Schneps Media and serving the New York City area,…
Free Webinar: Buying in a New-Construction Building
Buying or selling an apartment in a new development is far different than doing it in an existing apartment building. So it’s helpful to know what is typically on the table and what’s not in negotiations. That’s why the free webinar “Buying and Selling in a New-Construction Building” is a must-attend on May 12 at…
Gain Some Knowledge About Your City With Jane’s Walk NYC This Weekend
Get ready for a packed weekend of exploring the places that define our city with the annual Jane’s Walk NYC. Hosted by the Municipal Art Society (MAS) since 2011, Jane’s Walk NYC is named after Jane Jacobs, opponent of powerful city planner Robert Moses and author of “The Death and Life of Great American Cities,”…