Category Archives: Real Estate

Designing on an Endless Budget

Posted on June 21, 2011 by The Changeling

Architect/Designer/Event designer William DuBose
William DuBose is an architect and designer living in Bed-Stuy. He has his own company, Will DuBose Design.  His sophisticated designs which include retail, office, residential, and entertainment spaces are eye candy for anyone who loves to see interiors completely transformed.  All of the photos included in this post are of Will’s [...]

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Rolling Up the Gates Storefront Stroll

Posted on June 20, 2011 by The Changeling

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Are you an aspiring business owner?
Are you a property owner with vacant space?
Are you an existing business owner and want to expand?
Are you an organization with resources for effectively running a business?

If you are a start-up or an existing business wanting to expand and are looking for a home in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bedford-Stuyvesant [...]

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PACC Homeowner/Homebuyer Night

Posted on June 14, 2011 by The Changeling

[ June 21, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

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Families Celebrate New Habitat for Humanity Homes

Posted on June 13, 2011 by The Changeling

Some of the families who are now Bed-Stuy homeowners.  Photo credit: Deborah Schwartz
From Habitat for Humanity’s Press Release:
Sixteen hardworking, low-income families recently celebrated their new Habitat for Humanity – New York City homes in Bedford-Stuyvesant, receiving symbolic keys to their affordable condominiums.
The joyous dedication ceremony marked the completion of construction and the 300 hours of “sweat [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day with the Young Friends of PACC

Posted on April 15, 2011 by The Changeling

[ April 23, 2011; 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Due to a weather forecast of rain and thunderstorms, this event has been rescheduled for next Saturday, April 30th.

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PACC’s Free Financial Workshops

Posted on April 4, 2011 by The Changeling

[ April 5, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]

PACC is hosting a free financial workshop sponsored by Met Life.  Sessions begin Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 and continue every Tuesday in April until the 26th (6:30pm – 8:30pm) at PACC’s community room at 226 Lefferts Place (corner of Franklin Avenue).

Course Highlights:
Home-ownership & Managing your Mortgage
Budgeting & Banking
Credit History & Using Credit Wisely
Basics of Borrowing & Preventing I.D. Theft
Good [...]

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New Ice Cream Shop to Open on Bedford

Posted on April 1, 2011 by The Changeling

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Photo credit: Meowzas
Our buddies over at Meowzas tipped us off about a new ice cream shop opening on Bedford between Myrtle and Willoughby Avenues (next door to the Atlantis laundromat).  The new spot is called The Ice Cream House and it promises to bring the best in kosher ice cream to the area.  Check out their website by clicking [...]

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CB3 Landmarks Committee Meeting for Proposed Stuyvesant Heights Expanded District

Posted on March 14, 2011 by The Changeling

[ March 24, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Landmarks Preservation Committee Executive Director Kate Daly announced on Feb 16th that the agency intends to move forward with the designation of the proposed Stuyvesant Heights Expanded Distrtict.
 
The LPC plans to hold a meeting with property owners in proposed and calendared district in the spring with a public hearing to follow.  
 
In anticipation of the LPC community meeting [...]

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Upcoming Open Houses

Posted on February 19, 2011 by The Changeling

[ February 19, 2011; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. February 23, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] I received some information on a couple of upcoming open houses in the neighborhood:

Lafayette Avenue Townhouse Renovated four story, three family townhouse; located between Tompkins and Throop; $649,000

Open House: Sunday, February 19th 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. (For more information on this property, click on the ad in the sidebar.)

The Gates Co-Op 566 Gates Avenue (Tompkins and Throop)

Open [...]

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Upcoming Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting

Posted on February 3, 2011 by The Changeling

[ February 16, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Landmarks Preservation Commission officials will discuss the recent Bed-Stuy survey and gauge community support for landmark designation. They will also be answering questions regarding landmarking. Mark your calendars and come to this meeting to show your support for landmarking Bed-Stuy.

Your attendance is critical. This is the meeting that counts.

COMMUNITY FORUM MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, [...]

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