Why NYC renters and buyers may be surprised by Roosevelt Island’s evolution

… said … Not a major destination … Still unless you already live here or know someone here its not a major destination … that it is three stops to Rockefeller Center The people who live here appreciate that it is so close and convenient to … In a 2017 article Brick contributor Bill Egbert wrote about what it is like to live at The Octagon at the northern tip …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 24, 2024 - 4:00PM
Why NYC renters may be surprised by Mott Haven's new developments

… If youre like a lot of renters hunting in New York City for a new development with all the bells and whistles the … buildings have amenities similar to what you would find at luxury buildings like pools roof decks gyms and more with …   which all have a mix of market rate and rentstabilized apartments Brick spoke to developers and a broker …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 20, 2024 - 9:30AM
What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?

… at Herrick Feinstein  A sponsor who controls the board can hide abuses of power Not all sponsors are abusive but the … says He recommends you start talking to each other right away and form a committee to oversee the changes Speed is … can be an issue if apartments are slow to sell  … Hire a real estate attorney … An attorney can help facilitate …

By Emily Myers |October 26, 2023 - 12:30PM