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100-name waitlist opens for middle-income units at artsy rental in Flatbush, with 6 months free rent

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June 12, 2020

100-name waitlist opens for middle-income units at artsy rental in Flatbush, with 6 months free rent

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On the border of East Flatbush and Crown Heights, a 100-name waitlist has just opened for middle-income apartments at 824 East New York Avenue. The building, known as the Ensemble, was built in 2018 and is known for its facade adorned with colorful murals. As Bklyner reported, the piece was done by Argentinian artists Ariel Rouco and Augusto Turallas, who worked with the owners to represent the area's different cultures. The units range from $1,800/month studios to $2,600/month two-bedrooms and are available to those earning 130 percent of the area median income. Those selected will receive six months free rent.
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200-name affordable waitlist opens at new rental near Greenpoint waterfront, from $2,100/month

Photo of 197 Freeman Street’s roof deck by Heidi Solander, courtesy of StudiosC

June 12, 2020

200-name affordable waitlist opens at new rental near Greenpoint waterfront, from $2,100/month

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A lottery launched on Friday for placement on a 200-name waitlist for apartments at a new rental building in Greenpoint. Located at 197 Freeman Street, the building features amenities including on-site laundry, fitness center, bike storage, indoor garage, and a landscaped roof deck with sweet views of Manhattan. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply. Apartments range from $2,100/month studios to $3,219/month two-bedrooms. Eligible applicants will be randomly selected and placed on the waitlist for future vacancies.
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$2.5M Central Park South penthouse has a wrap-around rooftop with beer taps, grills, and a ‘lawn’

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June 11, 2020

$2.5M Central Park South penthouse has a wrap-around rooftop with beer taps, grills, and a ‘lawn’

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A heated pergola, outdoor kitchen with both barbecue and teppanyaki grills, beer taps, a wine fridge, entertainment center, outdoor lounge, and a recreation "lawn" -- this is just some of what you'll get at this Central Park South's wrap-around rooftop terrace. The two-bedroom penthouse at 152 West 58th Street also has incredible views of the adjacent skyscrapers along Billionaires' Row, including the famous Essex House sign that reflects into the glass of One57. The interiors are super open and sleek, and the home has just hit the market for $2,490,000
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69 affordable senior apartments available near Shirley Chisholm State Park in East New York

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June 8, 2020

69 affordable senior apartments available near Shirley Chisholm State Park in East New York

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A housing lottery launched on Monday for 69 affordable apartments for seniors in the Spring Creek section of East New York in Brooklyn. The building at 10 Schroeder's Walk sits within the Fountains Development, an eight-building mixed-use complex currently under construction. The new Shirley Chisholm State Park and the Gateway Plaza Mall, which includes many restaurants and department stores, are located nearby. Applicants must be–or have at least one household member who is– 62 years of age or older and earn $45, 500 or less annually. Those who qualify will pay 30 percent of their income for the available one-bedroom apartments.
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Crown Heights condo is a calming two-bedroom home for under $1M

Image Credit: Warburg Realty/Jamie Fedorko 

June 5, 2020

Crown Heights condo is a calming two-bedroom home for under $1M

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Image Credit: Warburg Realty/Jamie Fedorko  The whitewashed brick walls and neutral color palette create a calming feel at this Crown Heights condo, located at 658 Park Place. In addition to its visual appeal, the two-bedroom also has a great layout for a small family; the open living area faces the street, while the bedrooms are separated down a hallway at the rear of the apartment.
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How this Brooklyn non-profit is producing 500,000+ isolation gowns for NYC hospitals

Photo courtesy of Course of Trade

June 4, 2020

How this Brooklyn non-profit is producing 500,000+ isolation gowns for NYC hospitals

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As of this week, Industry City-based nonprofit workforce development organization Course of Trade has produced 219,279 hand-sewn isolation gowns for New York City hospitals, with an ultimate contract of 520,800 from the New York City Economic Development Corporation. Course of Trade was started by Malia Mills’ production director Libby Mattern to offer free sewing instruction and job placement assistance in the garment industry. When COVID hit the city, Libby knew it was time to innovate yet again, and she put in place a partnership with the city in which a 300-person team across South Brooklyn is sewing these life-saving gowns.
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Two-family Prospect Heights townhouse has outdoor space and an array of fun woodwork for $3.5M

Photo credit: Tina Gallo for The Greg Mire Team, Compass

June 4, 2020

Two-family Prospect Heights townhouse has outdoor space and an array of fun woodwork for $3.5M

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The stand-out feature of this $3,495,000 Prospect Heights townhouse is the variety of woodwork found throughout, from the restored original carved staircase to fun new features like red-and-white oak flooring repurposed from Carolina horse barns and a terrace made from NYC water tower wood to the gigantic herringbone wall in the kitchen. On the practical side, the home at 154 Underhill Avenue is configured as an owners' duplex with an income-generating, garden-level rental. There's a beautiful backyard, as well as a front garden and terrace, along with plenty of other fun and functional touches.
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20 mixed-income apartments available at new Downtown Brooklyn tower, from $690/month

Photo of 1 Flatbush Avenue courtesy of Alexander Severin

June 4, 2020

20 mixed-income apartments available at new Downtown Brooklyn tower, from $690/month

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Applications are now being accepted for 20 mixed-income apartments at a new Brooklyn high rise. The 19-story tower located at 1 Flatbush Avenue sits between Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene, conveniently located near a dozen subway lines, major shopping thoroughfares, and entertainment venues like the Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. New Yorkers earning 40 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, ranging from a $690/month studio to a $3,063/month two-bedroom.
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$1M East Williamsburg duplex has Scandinavian vibes and sunny terraces

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June 3, 2020

$1M East Williamsburg duplex has Scandinavian vibes and sunny terraces

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We're loving how this $1,050,000 duplex mixes Scandinavian vibes with Brooklyn cool to create a very stylish yet understated home. The one-bedroom apartment at 199 Humboldt Street in East Williamsburg has a duplex layout, allowing for convenient separation of living and sleeping spaces. It also boasts two terraces for optimal outdoor space.
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Lottery opens for income-restricted units in Brooklyn’s historic Weeksville, from $2,245/month

Rendering courtesy of S. Wieder Architect

June 1, 2020

Lottery opens for income-restricted units in Brooklyn’s historic Weeksville, from $2,245/month

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A lottery launched on Monday for 16 middle-income apartments in Crown Heights' historic Weeksville neighborhood. The Brooklyn community was once home to the second largest free black community in the country. Located at 1515 Park Place, the new building sits between Buffalo Avenue and Rochester Avenue, just around the corner from the Weeksville Heritage Center. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, including $2,245/month one-bedrooms and $2,710/month two-bedrooms.
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The Brooklyn Museum transforms into a pop-up food bank this week

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June 1, 2020

The Brooklyn Museum transforms into a pop-up food bank this week

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Starting on Monday, the Brooklyn Museum is temporarily transforming its parking lot into a weekly food bank. The institution announced last week a partnership with The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH), a Bed-Stuy based nonprofit that has served about one million meals to New Yorkers in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The museum has been closed since March 13.
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23 chances to live in a new Boerum Hill building, from $1,262/month

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May 29, 2020

23 chances to live in a new Boerum Hill building, from $1,262/month

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A housing lottery launched on Friday for 23 middle-income apartments in one of Brookyn's most bustling and transit-friendly neighborhoods, Boerum Hill. Located at 346 Bergen Street, the six-story rental sits two blocks from the Atlantic Avenue Terminal, which holds the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R, and Long Island Rail Road trains. New Yorkers earning 70 or 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which range from $1,262/month one-bedroom to a $2,803/month two-bedroom.
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Lottery opens for 29 units at Williamsburg waterfront rental, from $1,101/month

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May 28, 2020

Lottery opens for 29 units at Williamsburg waterfront rental, from $1,101/month

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A housing lottery launched on Thursday for 29 income-restricted apartments in Williamsburg. The Kent House, located at 187 Kent Avenue, sits a block in from the waterfront and between two popular green spaces, Bushwick Inlet Park and Domino Park. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced between $1,101/month studios and $2,710/month two-bedrooms.
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$2.3M Park Slope rowhouse has tranquil interiors and a party-ready backyard

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May 28, 2020

$2.3M Park Slope rowhouse has tranquil interiors and a party-ready backyard

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This uber-charming brick rowhouse on the Park Slope/Gowanus border is pretty perfect for quarantine; it has soothing interiors to keep you calm during this stressful time, but the backyard is party-ready for those times when you need to let loose. Located at 720 Sackett Street and just listed for $2.3 million, the 19th-century home was renovated in 2017 and has three bedrooms, a gated front yard, and a finished basement.
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Meet iMakr, the Brooklyn 3D-printer that’s made 5,000 face shields for NYC’s healthcare workers

Jack holds a box of face shields ready to be delivered

May 27, 2020

Meet iMakr, the Brooklyn 3D-printer that’s made 5,000 face shields for NYC’s healthcare workers

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When the Mayor and the Governor spoke out about the city's dire need for PPE, many hero companies stepped up to the plate, including Industry City's iMakr, an outpost of the world's largest 3D-printing and 3D-scanning store. They knew they had enough equipment and the know-how to create simple but much-needed face shields, and so their three-man team in Brooklyn immediately got to work. To date, they've distributed more than 5,000 face shields to more than 20 local hospitals. Ahead, we chat with Jack Keum, iMakr's business manager, to learn more about the company's mission to help our frontline workers through this crisis.
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$2.8M restored Victorian brings suburban living to Prospect Park South

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May 27, 2020

$2.8M restored Victorian brings suburban living to Prospect Park South

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If working from home has you dreaming of a simpler life in the suburbs, this gorgeous house in Prospect Park South could be the perfect middle ground. Just listed for $2,825,000, the 1903 Victorian at 79 Argyle Road has been completely restored and updated, boasting tons of historic charm and plenty of modern upgrades. Not only does it have seven bedrooms, but there's a spacious alcove guest studio apartment. Other perks include an enclosed porch, stone patio, rear deck and garden, and a private two-car garage.
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Plan to build pedestrian plaza under the Brooklyn Bridge moves forward

Rendering courtesy of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

May 26, 2020

Plan to build pedestrian plaza under the Brooklyn Bridge moves forward

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Plans to build a public plaza under the Brooklyn Bridge that will connect the Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo sections of the waterfront park are moving forward. The Landmarks Preservation Commission last week approved designs from the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation and Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates to transform a currently fenced-off lot into a two-acre civic space. The project is the final section of the park; construction began in 2008 and has been opening in phases over the last decade.
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206 affordable apartments available at mixed-used development in East New York, from $375/month

Rendering by Nightnurse Images, courtesy of Magnusson Architecture and Planning

May 26, 2020

206 affordable apartments available at mixed-used development in East New York, from $375/month

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In East New York, a new affordable housing lottery has just launched for 206 units at a large new development at 2858 Linden Boulevard. Ranging from $375/month studios to $2,143/month two-bedrooms, the apartments are available to those earning 30, 40, 50, 60, and 100 percent of the area median income. The building was designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning, which is responsible for three buildings on the mixed-use site. They all surround a landscaped courtyard terrace, and this building, site one, also has a community room, children’s playroom, bike room, on-site card-operated laundry room, and parking.
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For $7,000/month, rent this modern Clinton Hill townhouse with a treehouse-like backyard
May 26, 2020

For $7,000/month, rent this modern Clinton Hill townhouse with a treehouse-like backyard

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Listing images courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens This adorable three-story carriage house in Clinton Hill has just about everything you'd want from Brooklyn townhouse living--curb appeal, modern interiors, and amazing outdoor space. And if you're looking to get your feet wet in the home market, this could be the perfect place to start, as it's available as a $7,000/month rental. Located at 435 Waverly Avenue, the brick house has three or four bedrooms, a top-floor balcony, and both a deck and garden that feel like a grownup version of a treehouse.
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$599,000 Kensington co-op gets plenty of light for your plant collection

Photo credit: Christophe Tedjasukmana for The Corcoran Group

May 22, 2020

$599,000 Kensington co-op gets plenty of light for your plant collection

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Kensington tends to be an overlooked neighborhood, but it's close to Green-Wood Cemetery and the southeastern end of Prospect Park, and this building at 350 Ocean Parkway is also right near all the shops and restaurants on Cortelyou Road and Church Avenue. Plus, the price is most certainly right for this $599,000 co-op. The listing says it's one-and-a-half bedrooms, but the second room is still plenty bright and big. And speaking of bright, the unit gets natural light from three exposures, perfect for this lovely plant collection.
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18 affordable units come online at new Stuyvesant Heights rental, from $1,355/month

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May 21, 2020

18 affordable units come online at new Stuyvesant Heights rental, from $1,355/month

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Located on the border of Stuyvesant Heights and Weeksville, this new rental building at 343 Ralph Avenue has just opened up an affordable housing lottery for 18 units available to those earning 60 percent of the area median income. The building is just two blocks from the C train at Ralph Avenue, and amenities include a backyard, app-operated laundry room, bike room, and storage. The units range from $1,355/month studios to $1,749/month two-bedrooms.
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Peter Luger is now delivering its famous dry-aged steaks

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May 19, 2020

Peter Luger is now delivering its famous dry-aged steaks

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If you're looking to get a little fancy during quarantine, you can now order Peter Luger's famous dry-aged porterhouse for delivery. Eater tells us that the 133-year-old Williamsburg steakhouse has just reopened and is offering takeout and delivery for the first time ever. And you don't even have to live close by to get in the action--delivery will be available in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. In addition to the famous steaks, you can order the $18.95 Luger Burger (usually only available for lunch), the Luger bacon, the wedge salad, lamb chops, and more.
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Leasing launches at Williamsburg’s historic Dime Savings Bank, rentals from $3,000/month

Rendering of the roofdeck by Lifang

May 19, 2020

Leasing launches at Williamsburg’s historic Dime Savings Bank, rentals from $3,000/month

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Leasing has officially kicked off at The Dime, a rental building in South Williamsburg that combines the landmarked Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh with a new 23-story residential tower. Designed by Fogarty Finger Architecture, the project incorporates the century-old Neoclassical-style bank building as the tower's podium and includes 177 luxury apartments and office space above it. Apartments range from roughly $3,000/month for a studio to more than $6,000 for a three-bedroom. The two penthouse apartments available are starting at $13,000/month.
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Domino Park puts social-distancing circles in place to control crowds

Photo by Amanda Dombrowski on Instagram: @amanda.dombrowski

May 18, 2020

Domino Park puts social-distancing circles in place to control crowds

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After continued overcrowding despite the city's social distancing mandates, Domino Park has taken a unique approach to control crowds. Over the weekend, the Williamsburg waterfront park implemented painted white circles to delineate the appropriate spacing for persons or groups. As Greenpointers first noticed, photos on social media seem to show people sticking within their circles and even waiting nearby for circles to open up.
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15 chances to live in a new Bed-Stuy rental, from $2,204/month

Photo of Bed-Stuy by Andre Carrotflower on Flickr

May 15, 2020

15 chances to live in a new Bed-Stuy rental, from $2,204/month

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Fifteen newly constructed apartments in Bed-Stuy are now available through the city's affordable housing lottery, priced slightly below market-rate. Located at 325 Gates Avenue, the six-floor rental sits off bustling Bedford Avenue and just a few blocks from the G train on Lafayette Avenue. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which include $2,204/month studios, $2,314/month one-bedrooms, and $2,792/month two-bedrooms.
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Apply for 21 middle-income apartments in Bushwick, from $1,899/month

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May 15, 2020

Apply for 21 middle-income apartments in Bushwick, from $1,899/month

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Applications are now being accepted for 21 middle-income apartments at a brand new building in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. The five-story rental at 93 Linden Street sits between artsy Bushwick and Wilson Avenues, thoroughfares that are dotted with hip bars and restaurants. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which include $1,899/month studios, $1,999/month one-bedrooms, and $2,350/month two-bedrooms.
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