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In Development: The Garvey Apartments

Posted on March 19, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Construction is starting to peer above the sidewalk barriers.  Postings reveal this will be the future site of The Garvey Apartments, located on Fulton Street between Lewis Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. It’s designated to be affordable housing for New Yorkers.  Work is scheduled to be completed a year from now.  Also to note [...]

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Asbestos Abatement Scheduled For Fulton Street Buildings

Posted on March 16, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Most of these mixed-use attached buildings on Fulton Street between Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Albany Avenue have stood drearily and abandoned for years.  Suddenly last week, buildings 1562 – 1576 Fulton Street and 43 Albany Avenue have been scheduled for a controlled demolition with asbestos in place.  The abatement is set to begin on Friday March [...]

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Bed-Stuy’s 31st Annual House Tour

Posted on October 12, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ October 17, 2009; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] “Come on Home to Bed-Stuy”
Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc.

Presents its
31st Annual House Tour
The Legacy continues: Restore, Revitalize, Rejunevate
Saturday, October 17, 2009 — Rain or Shine

Take a self-guided tour * Participate in Bed-Stuy Alive!
HOUSE TOUR — 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Tour Brochure Distributed at 11:00 am) No Exceptions

Tickets – $15.00 Advanced or $20.00 Day of Tour

ADVANCED TICKET [...]

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Apartment For Rent In A Fully Remodeled Home

Posted on October 9, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

This house at 420 Lewis Avenue (between Decatur and Bainbridge Streets) has been under renovation and beautification for awhile.  Fully upgraded and modernized, the ground floor apartment is available for rent.  It’s a one bedroom with new windows, appliances, dishwasher, microwave, and hardwood floors.  It also includes a security system.  Rental price is $1450.00.  For [...]

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