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

… neighborhood is lacking Conduct focus groups and a needs analysis to see if your business is right for the community … 24 best NYC neighborhood blogs 2015 edition … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … Live … Neighborhood Intel … buying … Crown Heights …

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"

… from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental market is more approachable I found a very affordable onebedroom in the neighborhood through Craigslist … but it was still a rough search I know a lot of people renting cheaply because they know the owner of the property …

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 thats free and just steps away So it is possible to buy a home in New York City in walking distance to the … row These new additions include wine bars Sayras The Rock NYC Rockaways first proper Mexican restaurant Pico RBNY and … thing that sets Rockaway apart from the rest of the city most of the business investment and entrepreneurship comes …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM
The least a landlord can do, a brief history of Dyker Heights, and more

… problems with the landlord 6sqft For South Brooklyn history buffs heres a documentary on Dyker Heights Bensonhurst Bean … some ideas from these impeccably organized home libraries Apartment Therapy Get more BrickUnderground Sign up for our  …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 13, 2015 - 10:59AM