May 29, 2008

Marcy Townhouses: Better Than Most Newbies

Biking past this batch of new townhouses on Marcy Avenue between Hart and Willoughby last week we were struck by how different these were than the average pieces o' crap that have gotten slapped up in this neighborhood in recent years. Are they great? Of course not. But there are no "What were they thinking!" elements, the proportions generally work and, perhaps most importantly, it looks like the person who made them actually cared. Even more surprising, it looks like this in an HPD project! GMAP

May 13, 2008

Upscale Green Townhouses Coming to Bed Stuy

Here's a rendering for a trio of green, modular townhouses planned for a plot of land in Bed Stuy across the street from Restoration Plaza. Designed by Garrison Architects, the 2,900-square-foot houses have highly efficient heating, insulation and lighting systems. They also look pretty darn good, we think. According to the listing agent, one of the three houses is already spoken for, which is impressive since a $1,300,000 price tag isn't easy to pull off in this part of town these days. Then again, nothing like this has been done in the area as far as we know. Think they'll be a market for this approach?
22 New York Avenue - In Contract [Corcoran]
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24A New York Avenue [Corcoran]

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May 2, 2008

TONY Takes a Walk Through Green-Wood Cemetery

As part of its Walking Tour issue, Time Out NY this week serves up an unintimidating plan for tackling the sights of Green-wood Cemetery. A few of the stops on their suggested route include the grave of Bill the Butcher, a bust of Horace Greeley and the Steinway family mausoleum. Any must-see personal faves from readers?
Green-Wood Cemetery Walk [Time Out NY]