Harlem Update: New Residential Developments - 07/19/07 08:55 AM
The Kalahari 40 West 116th StreetThe Kalahari will be covered in decorations inspired by South African Ndebele tribal designs. Adinkra symbols" and other African designs and markings will adorn the walls.
The 12 story building will contain an independent film center, education center and a gym.
The "green" building features: Eco-friendly systems, wind-energy, filtered air-delivery system, zip cars, etc.
Nearly half of the 249 planned condos have been set aside for moderate-income buyers.
The remaining market priced 129 unit condominium is more than 50% sold.
Currently available are 2 and 3 bedroom units ranging from $700,000 to $1,585,000. The two tower … (2 comments)

What you get for $225,000 in Manhattan: A parking space If you're lucky! - 07/15/07 10:53 AM
In many markets throughout the country $225,000 gets you a three bedroom house with perhaps a nice back yard.
There have been many new developments in Manhattan the last several years. Many do not have garages which can be a deal breaker for some new condo buyers.
Many buildings that do have garages usually have an outside vendor running the garage and anyone can rent a spot if they are available. A parking spot can cost any where from $350 to $600/month or more depending on the location. Some coops own garages and the spaces are for residents only.
New York Towers … (16 comments)

New Condo Kitchens and Baths: What's Hot and What's Not - 07/13/07 09:26 AM
Luxury condos going up throughout the city, the latest trend is subtelty. Large spaces with quiet, subtle luxury is being seen in the newer condo projects.
Designers are creating kitchens that conceal major appliances. Flaunting appliances such as the Sub-Zero, the Viking, the Wolf are out. Today many buyers are looking for kitchens to be more sleek and concealed they don't want to see appliances anymore.
 
Many of the new condos are featuring kitchens that look like a built -in-piece of furniture; dishwashers are covered, refrigerators are covered.
Instead of traditional ovens, many condos have flat, sleek oven tops. Sleek (and often smaller) appliances … (10 comments)

"SAY NO TO DRUGS" Store Chains - 07/03/07 08:35 AM
"Don't it always seem to go that you dont know what you've got til it's gone....
They paved Paradise and they put up a Duane Reade Walgreens
 (Joni Mitchell -Big Yellow Taxi - 1970)
The other night I called The Malaysia Grill a restaurant at my corner for dinner they told me they were closing. This morning I went to my local Korean produce grocery store right next to The Malaysia Grill where I have been going for at least the past 10 years and the place was gutted.
The Korean family that owns the place were packing up. I asked what happened even though … (25 comments)

ALL Quiet on the NYC Front: New Rules Begin Today - 07/01/07 11:03 AM
New NYC quiet law begins today. For the first time in 30 years the noise code in New York City has been changed. Effective today July, 1 2007 there are new rules regarding noise in the city.
According to an interactive survey on The Call Live Wire:http://ny1.com the other night, the three top noises that annoy city residents are:
Traffic Dogs Barking Mr. Softee (Ice Cream Truck)
For some time now the city has had a special phone number 311 set up for all kinds of complaints and consumer/public non emergency service. By calling this number to complain about noises the offenders can be … (19 comments)

 
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