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Bay Ridge’s Quirky Gingerbread House Is Back on the Market, Asking $8.75 Million
A fairytale-like abode in Bay Ridge is back on the market, looking for just the right buyer to succumb to its eccentric charms.
Bay Ridge Noise Camera Will Combat Loud Mufflers, Drag-Racers on Shore Road
A noise camera that can detect excessively loud mufflers and exhaust is coming to Shore Road in Bay Ridge to address late-night quality-of-life concerns in the nabe.
Bay Ridge Greek Revival, a Rare Survivor, Could Be Razed for Apartments
While the march of urban development hit Bay Ridge in earnest in the 20th century, nestled amidst the Art Deco apartment buildings and rows of houses there are still some remnants of the 19th century village that once existed.
Century 21 Folks Detail Plans to Transform Original Bay Ridge Location Into ‘Urban Retail Hub’
The site of the former Century 21 flagship store in Bay Ridge will be transformed into an urban retail hub with the help of the family behind the beloved department store chain.
Near Ferry Stop, Bay Ridge One-Bedroom With Wood Floors, Four Closets Asks $400K
If you want an easy stroll to catch a ferry ride, this one-bedroom co-op is in a 1930s building that sits just a few blocks away from the Bay Ridge stop and also offers a generous layout and closet space.
For those looking to explore Bay Ridge, do yourself a huge favor and avoid the suggested map route of Bay Ridge Avenue and Bay Ridge parkway. These are two of the most un-quaint stretches in the entire neighborhood. Take Senator Street down to the water so that you can see the historic district (looks like UWS) and the amazing views from Owls Head (Bliss) Park. Then walk all around the lower 80's streets west of Ridge Blvd. Some grand old survivors in their original glory...Don't forget to check out the grounds of Visitation Academy. Afterwards, plenty of bars and restaurants along 3rd Avenue. Of course the most important rule is to visit Bay Ridge in the springtime when the entire neighborhood is in bloom.
A Walking Tour of Bay Ridge: Gingerbread House and AllLocation Location Location and this one is not very good considering the enormous asking price. It is directly across the street from one of the largest public high schools in the entire system (Ft. Hamilton 4,600 students) and the facility is highly active 7 days a week year round in one way or another. This would include an enormous athletic field practically in Gingerbread's front yard. Bottom line; anyone with this kind of money is looking on Shore Road or high 70's.
Gingerbread House Drops Price AgainClose proximity. Ha ha.
Bullish on Bay RidgeBay Ridge getting a lot of press lately. Last week This Old House. This week New York Times.
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