Sunday, March 6, 2011

1825 Building At Cooper Square Set To Face The Axe

The crunch for space in New York has once again pitted its heritage against someone’s vision for its future. The latest phase of this long running battle is being fought at 35 Cooper Square, a seemingly nondescript 2 story construction, placed feebly right beside the ultra-modern Cooper Square Hotel in East Village and set for demolition.
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1825 Building At Cooper Square Set To Face The Axe

Monday, February 28, 2011

Trinity Real Estate proposes Rezoning for “Outmoded” Hudson Square

Formerly known as the Printing District, the Hudson Square is surrounded by Sixth Ave., the Hudson River, Houston St., and Canal St. on its east, west, north and south peripheries respectively. Although it is located north of Tribeca and west of Soho, it has neither their up market sophistication nor the crowd pulling popularity. However, in recent years, it has seen a change in its demographics with new businesses moving into the area. There is every indication that it is on its way to becoming a hip and happening hot spot.
Trinity Real Estate proposes Rezoning for “Outmoded” Hudson Square

Growing Demand for Duplex Apartments in New York City

Real estate developers have noticed a growing trend among apartment buyers in New York City. What seemed like an inconsequential variable many years ago has grown into a figure of substantial proportions – enough to make the developers sit up and take notice. From an almost negligible demand for duplexes, New York City seems to be mushrooming with a certain segment of the population that likes the amenities of a condo but also seeks the cozy feel of a town home within it – something that a duplex can provide quite easily.

Growing Demand for Duplex Apartments in New York City

Hunting for Apartments in New York: What to do when you find a Place you Like

Hunting for Apartments in New York: What to do when you find a Place you Like

Sky View Parc Development Reflects Flushing Optimism

Since the recession started, there is no dearth of real estate developments in New York that have hit troubled waters, yet still have bright hopes. The Sky View Parc shopping/condo complex in Flushing, Queens, is one such project. Developed by Onex Real Estate Partners, the ambitious $1 billion project is spread over a 14-acre area, and work on it started way back in 2007. However, the initiative hit a dead-end during the recession, only to be revived later.

Sky View Parc Development Reflects Flushing Optimism