Warm up to Tudor City – 320 East 42nd St, Apt 409

Tudor City carries a certain charm that begets a bygone era.  This cluster of landmarked prewar buildings designed by the renowned architect Fred F. French in the 1920s have stood the test of time and are very popular today among those looking for an inexpensive, albeit, small residence in Manhattan.   This delightful co-op apartment at Woodstock Towers, 320 East 42nd Street, holds serve for anyone looking for a studio under $500,000.  ...

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Modern Take on Townhouse Living – 74 Adelphi Street – PH

Commanding the entire top floor of a boutique building that houses only five units, this vast penthouse in Fort Greene offers 1,463 SF of spacious indoor living and two private terraces, one of which is accessible from both bedrooms. With its sleek, contemporary design and townhouse theme, this condo residence is a gem that also includes a deeded private parking space in the rear, through a gated entrance.  74 Adelphi Street ...

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Dancing With Light – 40 Mercer

The modernity of the tantalizing glass structure at 40 Mercer Street makes a daring architectural statement amidst the historic cast-iron buildings within the Soho Historic District.  As your eyes run across the hypnotic symmetry of the elevation, your first thought is that the building has been misplaced. Your second thought is what a marvelous contemporary interpretation of the traditional Soho loft.  Not surprisingly, this testament of modern architecture is a ...

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Park Slope Wonder – 17 Prospect Park West

The gloriously refined limestone mansion at 17 Prospect Park West was designed by acclaimed Brooklyn architect Montrose W. Morris. Sitting across from Prospect Park in the heart of Park Slope, the home exudes the graceful dignity of a bygone era, while offering every contemporary amenity. Morris, who completed the single-family residence in 1899, is probably best known for his work on some of Brooklyn’s first multi-unit apartment buildings.   Currently offered at $12.9 ...

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Featured Neighborhood – DUMBO

DUMBO, which is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, used to be a lively industrial and manufacturing zone, full of large factories and warehouses. These buildings have now been converted into expansive lofts, residential apartments, theaters, galleries, and office spaces for start-up companies. These larger residential spaces in Brooklyn are attractive to families and creative artists and writers who need space to dream and create.DUMBO has 60 ...

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