Category Archives: Real Estate

The Cooperative Action Project

Posted on January 18, 2011 by The Changeling

There’s a new project going in Bed-Stuy called the Cooperative Action Project (CAP). It was formed by a bunch of folks living in the area, some of whom used to be involved in the 123 Community Space. One of their goals is to help people who are being evicted. Check them out by [...]

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HGTV Show Casting in NYC

Posted on January 4, 2011 by The Changeling

I just found out about a brand new HGTV home design series that is currently casting in the Tri-State area. If you’re interested in having a room or rooms in your home renovated and designed by two very experienced, world-renowned designers, then follow the instructions below to enter and you just might be one of the [...]

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New Building on Bedford

Posted on December 14, 2010 by The Changeling

I’ve gotta admit that I didn’t have high hopes for 1076 Bedford, but it looks a lot better than I expected. I like the color and the design on the balconies. I’m not in love with those open spaces on the third, fourth and fifth floors–it looks like the balconies should’ve been extended like [...]

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PACC’s Homeowner/Homebuyer Financial Night

Posted on November 8, 2010 by The Changeling

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PACC and Concord Baptist Church is hosting a FREE Homeowner/Homebuyer Investment Night on Tuesday, November 9th, from 6pm – 9pm at Concord Baptist Church (833 Marcy Avenue between Putnam and Madison).

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Subprime Lending Study of Madison Street and Putnam Avenue Continues

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Changeling

Hilary Botein, a professor at Baruch College, is doing research on the impact of subprime lending and mortgage foreclosures on 4 blocks in Bedford-Stuyvesant (Madison Street between Stuyvesant Avenue and Marcus Garvey Avenue and Putnam Avenue between Lewis Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard). She’s traced the real estate transaction histories of all of the [...]

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Crown Heights North House Tour This Saturday

Posted on October 1, 2010 by The Changeling

Photo from the Crown Heights North Association
If you’ve never gotten a chance to go on a house tour, you’ve been missing out! This weekend, our neighbors to the south are holding the 4th Annual Crown Heights North House Tour. Here’s the information I received:
The Crown Heights North Association is proud to announce that our [...]

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Sneak Peek at The Sebastian

Posted on September 29, 2010 by The Changeling

The Sebastian
The Sebastian, located at 467 Hancock Street (between Marcus Garvey and Lewis), is a brand new 6-unit condo develoment brought to you by the design and construction team of Aaron Graf, Ted Haber and Noah Smith. This innovative team was also behind the ubercool Shaker House condominiums and the Sebastian represents phase two [...]

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The Bed-Stuy Blog’s Guide to Finding your New Apartment in Bedford Stuyvesant

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Michael Corley

Seems this neighborhood has gotten popular in the last 10 years. But I knew it would eventually happen. Especially when while driving down lewis Avenue to visit my mother in the projects on Gates Avenue… Continue reading →

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Why Haven’t I Seen a Bed Stuy Real Estate Wrap Up Post?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Michael Corley

Friends … at least I hope we still are.
You can’t imagine how disappointing it’s been for me not to have written my first post on my recently assigned real estate beat here at Bed-Stuy Blog.
The only explanation I can offer is … life happens.
This has been a tough spring and summer, which I’ve shared with [...]

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Sunday Open House on Sumpter

Posted on August 20, 2010 by The Changeling

[ August 22, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Bedford Central Community Development Corporation is having the first of a series of open houses for affordable homes. Please make time to view this newly renovated frame two family home on 201 Sumpter Street Between Howard and Saratoga Avenues. The open house is scheduled for Sunday, August 22nd from 2:00PM to 4:00pm. This home [...]

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