It’s not every day that we get to write about a loft apartment in an actual flux house (aka Fluxhouse Cooperative). Rich in New York City history and full of architectural detail, these abandoned manufacturing spaces were converted to live-work studios for artists in the 1960’s and eventually played a pivotal role in revitalizing Soho. Apartment 4-S at 16 Greene Street is an exquisite floor-through loft and it’s cast as the ...
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Permits have been filed for a mixed-use building at 577 Union Street, Gowanus, Brooklyn between 3rd Avenue and Nevins Street. According to early marketing materials, the building will use 585 Union Street as its formal address. The nine-story building will contain 167,036 square feet which will include 158,137 square feet of residential space and 8,899 for commercial use. The building will have a significant retail presence along Third Avenue and ...
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Today’s installment of “Price Buster” zeros in on three fantastic one-bedroom apartments currently available in Brooklyn. All three properties are true one-bedrooms listed for less than $400,000. 61 Oliver Street, Apartment 5R 61 Oliver Street is a post-war brick building at the northwest corner of Marine Avenue and Oliver Street, just one block east of Shore Road Park in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn. The current asking price for the one-bedroom co-op is $399,999. Apartment ...
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Set amongst the storied rows of East Village tenements, 52 East 4th Street (aka 351-353 Bowery) looks somewhat out of place. The building, while all not that tall, towers over the surrounding brick buildings. Its modern aesthetic makes it look a bit overdressed for the part. It’s a dash of new in a sea of old. So, here’s to standing out in the crowd. This looker makes the latest edition ...
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If modesty is something that you hold dear, this next edition of our “One Room” series is not for you. Because this sumptuous bathroom, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, is shared with all the world to see. The breathtaking view serves as the bath’s decor. The great spires of the city are just outside your window. The Met Life Tower, with its gold cupola, is so close you can practically peel the ...
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