Enough already with the coffee shops, and other insights from a Crown Heights lifer

… newcomers the upside to that new Starbucks on Franklin and more … What was it like growing up in Crown Heights … … recently about pushy brokers constantly offering to buy your familys home Whats the most brazen pitch youve ever … Well my home is constantly receiving flyers with offers to buy my home It hasnt been more pushy than that But my cousin …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 30, 2015 - 8:59AM
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… disasters the best place to grab a cocktail and more … What inspired you to start a blog about BedStuy …   … in terms of diningentertainment … Sadly its difficult to buy in BedStuy these days Brownstones are going for $1 million or more and the demand from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM
Come to the Rockaways for affordable apartments and hyper-local eateries, but beware of free-floating sand

and Rippers and the longterm destruction wrought by Hurricane Sandy … Update … Gothamist has reported that Rockaway … and thats free and just steps away So it is possible to buy a home in New York City in walking distance to the … in this area typically list for one to two million dollars However the street parking rules uptown are very restrictive …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM