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 Roots & Vines, 409 Grand St., shuttered last month. It may be destined for rebirth as a Dunkin' Donuts.
Rumors circulating among Grand Street residents about the possibility of two corporate chains moving into commercial storefronts owned by the Seward Park Co-op are generating a wave of backlash and an online petition in opposition.
Word on the street this weekend was that … Continue reading
 100 Norfolk Street.
More changes are ahead for Delancey Street. According to Crain’s, 100 Norfolk Street (at Delancey) has sold to Brooklyn developer Urban-Scape for $8.8 million. The parcel, owned by Ratner’s restaurant (which was once located at 138 Delancey), is destined to be redeveloped as an apartment complex.
The 7,000 square foot building now on the … Continue reading
 Nativity Mission Center, 204 Forsyth Street.
In the last couple of years, the leadership of the Nativity Mission Center, a private middle school at 204 Forsyth, left no doubt it was through with the Lower East Side. In a story published in the New York Times in 2010, Rev. Jack Podsiadlo said there just wasn’t as … Continue reading
HIGH FLOOR, MINT RENOVATED STUDIO
Fully renovated, high floor Seward Park studio with wide open midtown skyline views! Thoughtfully redone throughout, this spacious studio features a revamped kitchen complete with black granite counter tops, new cabinets, Premier pro series gas stove and LG fridge and microwave. Living space features custom shelving on one wall, offering the perfect … Continue reading
Enjoy trendy down-town living in a renovated one-bedroom apartment, where the goal was to create a modern, state-of-the art chef’s kitchen and custom built-in living space. All professionally designed and installed, this ambitious attention to detail is sure to satisfy anyone’s standards of living!
Kitchen includes 24″Viking gas range, 700 series Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, … Continue reading
 Photo credit: Henry Street Settlement.
Today American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation kicked off a citywide competition for $3 million in grants. Forty organizations are vying for the historic preservation funds, including the Henry Street Settlement, the Tenement Museum, St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery and Duo Multicultural Arts Center on East 4th Street.
Here’s how … Continue reading
RARE ONE OF A KIND DUPLEX HOME
Incredibly rare opportunity to own your own spacious 4 or 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 balcony duplex in Seward Park! Light filled and airy with open architectural staircase and walls of windows serving up dramatic views to midtown and the Empire State Building. The master features its own private balcony, … Continue reading
 104 Forsyth Street.
We just reported about 435 East 12th Street, where a staircase was removed during unauthorized building renovations, stranding at least one resident. The building is part of a portfolio owned by an investment group that, housing activists say, has fixated on this neighborhood’s rent regulated properties. In light of this story, you might find … Continue reading
 435 East 12th Street.
On Monday afternoon, Kym Gomes left her apartment at 435 East 12th Street, on her way to work (she has a night job). She walked down the stairs of the five-story tenement that’s been home for the past 18 years but was stymied upon reaching the second floor landing. The problem? The … Continue reading
 Essex Street Market.
Leading up to next Wednesday night’s town hall meeting on the Seward park Mixed-Use Development Project, we’ve been taking a look at key aspects of the city’s plan. As you may know, Community Board 3 will be voting next month on the land use application authorizing the project to move forward. This … Continue reading
The city’s big real estate brokerage firms are coming out with their 1st quarter apartment rental reports today. Citywide, Douglas Elliman reports rents are up 9% from a year ago. On the Lower East Side, says City Habitats, a 1-bedroom apartment costs an average of $2180/month. That’s less than most other Manhattan neighborhoods (the average 1-bedroom … Continue reading
 Roots & Vines, 409 Grand Street.
Here’s a follow-up on a story we brought you on Monday — the closure of Grand Street cafe Roots & Vines. Yesterday, an auction was held inside the coffee shop and restaurant. Everything from ovens to espresso machines to bar stools was for sale. This morning, we spoke with Natalie … Continue reading
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