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Columbia Street Exclusive: 255 Columbia Street #2S

3 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom with approximately 1253 square feet
Asking Price: $1,650,000
Common Charges: $333 per month / Taxes: $633 per month
View this listing on Corcoran.com

From floor plan to finishes, every detail of this perfectly appointed 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home epitomizes both form and function. Watch breathtaking sunsets from a West-facing wall of windows or step outside and dine al fresco on your private, planted terrace. The over-sized living room is ideal for entertaining and the open chef’s kitchen has been outfitted with top of the line appliances from Bosch and Liebherr. The king-sized master bedroom features a massive, custom built walk-in closet and windowed en-suite bath with double marble sinks and marble-tiled stall shower. The second and third bedrooms face East in to the garden on the other side of the apartment and the separation provides excellent privacy. Other features include Bosch washer/dryer, HVAC heating and cooling, custom window treatments and gorgeous 4″ walnut flooring throughout. To top it all off, a private storage cage in the basement, a shared storage room on your floor and bicycle storage are all included.

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The South Brooklyn Ferry is almost here!

The city has announced that service on the South Brooklyn route of the Citywide Ferry will begin on June 1st. The ferry will operate between Bay Ridge and Wall Street with stops at Sunset Park, Red Hook, Pier 6 and Pier 1 along the way. The South Brooklyn route is part of an expanded ferry system that will eventually connect Rockaway Beach to the Bronx!

The ferry will depart every 30 minutes in both directions during rush hour on weekdays and with less frequency on weekends and off-peak hours. The city estimates that total travel time from The Atlantic Basin in Red Hook to Wall Street will be approximately 24 minutes. For a complete schedule and more information, visit the NYC Ferry official website here.

Registration for The Epic Ride is now open!

The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative is a non-profit organization located right on Columbia Street. Their mission is the development and stewardship of The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. The Greenway will eventually be a 26-mile landscaped route for pedestrians, runners and cyclists and will connect neighborhood parks and open spaces from Greenpoint to Bay Ridge.

The Epic Ride is scheduled for June 24th and ends with the Epic After Party at Riis Park Beach with live music, food, drink and a dip in the sea! To register for The Epic Ride or to find out more about other events, visit The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative here.

Brooklyn-Queens Connector could be coming to Columbia Street

Mayor DeBlasio and the Department of Transportation have begun meeting with the public in a series of “visioning sessions” to talk about the future of the BQX. I attended the first of these meetings in Astoria and it was certainly enlightening.

The proposed streetcar would connect Sunset Park, Brooklyn and Astoria, Queens with stops in Red Hook, The Columbia Street Waterfront District, The Brooklyn Navy Yards, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Long Island City and several other waterfront communities. You can visit the Friends of the BQX here to learn more about the plan being proposed.

Brooklyn Exclusive: 1 Grand Army Plaza

2 Bedroom/3 Bathroom with approximately 2107 square feet
Asking Price: $2,895,000
Common Charges: $2,378 per month / Taxes: $27 per month
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This mint condition architectural masterpiece perched over the treetops of Grand Army Plaza is unquestionably one of the finest 2 bedroom homes available in all of Brooklyn. Watch spectacular sunsets over the plaza and the triumphal Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch through floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows in every room. An incredibly dramatic thirty-five foot by twenty-five foot Great Room with private terrace is a truly rare find for those that covet open space. The chef’s kitchen features a ten foot white Corian center island and comes fully equipped with Sub-Zero, Miele and Gaggenau appliances. There are three full bathrooms and the generous Master en-suite features a spa tub, separate rain shower and radiant marble floors. Dual-zone in-wall HVAC and washer/dryer are also installed. The owner/architect added the finishing touches including a generous home office, custom electric window shades and re-configured walls for more privacy in both bedrooms. All this plus private storage, bicycle storage and access to world-class amenities included. Continue reading “Brooklyn Exclusive: 1 Grand Army Plaza”

Brooklyn Bridge Park expansion on the way

The New York Times reported on the soon-to-be-opened Pier 6 expansion as well as new park area for the plaza at Jay Street just below the Manhattan Bridge. The area at Pier 6 is designed to be a more open and “passively” recreational space than the surrounding sports fields. The space at Jay Street will serve as the Northern entrance to the park and will include an annex of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum; an Environmental Education Center, to be run by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy; new bathrooms; a rebuilt dog run; a refurbished lawn; and new flower gardens. Read the full article here.

Just listed: 67 East 11th Street #715

1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom penthouse with private roof terrace.

Asking Price: $1,300,000
MTC: $1,908 per month

For complete details, view the listing page on Corcoran.com

Stunning oasis in the sky above Greenwich Village is a terrace lover’s dream! Move right in to this mint condition, sun-flooded penthouse in the historic Cast Iron Building. Every over-sized window of this South-facing duplex provides glorious light and direct views of the Freedom Tower. After a thorough renovation, there is a new kitchen with Bertazzoni oven, Bosch dishwasher and stone countertops, dual zone HVAC heating/cooling system, custom closets and an incredible 26 feet of designer built-in storage. But the true show-stopper is the 200 square foot private roof terrace overlooking historic Grace Church. This immaculate home sits atop The Cast Iron Building. Constructed circa 1868, this Village landmark is an architectural masterpiece and was one of New York’s first commercial-to-coop conversions. There is a full-time doorman, resident super, common roof deck and individual storage units. All this surrounded by some of the city’s best restaurants, designers, artists and boutiques and just minutes from Union Square, Whole Foods and Washington Square Park. Continue reading “Just listed: 67 East 11th Street #715”

Brooklyn Exclusive: 215 Degraw Street #2G

2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom with approximately 1425 square feet
Asking Price: $1,800,000
CC/Taxes: $845 per month

For complete details, visit the listing page on Corcoran.com

Extremely rare opportunity to make this sprawling, perfectly appointed 2 bed/2 bath in an immaculate Cobble Hill church your new home. Nestled amongst the trees and brownstones of this historic district, The Landmark at Strong Place stands as a seamless blend of mid-19th century architecture with 21st century conveniences. The 1425 square feet of free-flowing space is brilliantly designed to accommodate any use that suits your needs and the high ceilings throughout only add to the sense of openness. Allow the morning light to stream through your master bedroom’s 8-foot Gothic Revival windows or close the mahogany shutters and sleep in. You will always have plenty of peace and quiet as all rooms face on to the trees of beatific Strong Place – cited as one of “New York City’s Charming One Block Streets” by The New York Times (Oct. 31, 2014.) The chef’s kitchen boasts a center island, Bosch oven, dishwasher
and refrigerator, waste disposal and tons of storage and both bathrooms feature top of the line fixtures with a separate stall shower in the over-sized master en-suite. In-unit laundry, dual zone HVAC heating/cooling and custom recessed lighting are just a few of the other features. All this in an extraordinary building with additional storage available, virtual doorman, fitness center, package room, bicycle storage and common outdoor space just a stone’s throw from the best restaurants and shopping in all of Brooklyn. Zoned for P.S. 29.

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