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Sponsored Post: 175 Rivington St., #2B For Sale

175 Rivington St #2B

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

Sponsored Post: Grand Street Apartment of the Week

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Beautifully renovated 1BR in Hillman Co-op with peaceful private park views. Spacious layout with windowed eat-in kitchen, windowed bath, generously sized bedroom and lots of closets. Many thoughtful improvements throughout including all new fixtures, baseboards, lutron dimmer switches and fully recessed cable … Continue reading

Sponsored Post: Grand Street Apartment of the Week

212 East Broadway

This large three bedroom with eastern and northern exposures is on the 7th floor in Seward. There is a generously proportioned living room, windowed eat-in kitchen and three good sized bedrooms (2 with double exposures). The master bedroom has a 1/2 bath that can be converted to a full. There is an in-building gym and playroom, … Continue reading

A Word From Our Sponsors

Here are this week’s announcements from our sponsors:

The New Museum’s Triennial, featuring emerging artists from around the world opens next Wednesday. This year’s signature event, titled “The Ungovernables,” features more than 50 participants, all born between the mid-70′s and mid-80′s.

The Lower East Side BID recommends you download their new iphone app if you haven’t already.

M&M Environmental … Continue reading

Sponsored Post: Grand Street Apartment of the Week

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Fully renovated Seward Park 1BR/Balcony just 1 block to F train at East Broadway! Mint windowed kitchen featuring a Viking professional dual burner thermal-convection oven, Fisher Paykel built in gas range top with Miele hood, GE Monogram Refrigerator & Wine Fridge, Miele Optima dishwashwer, Corian counters with Kraftmaid cabinetry and stainless steel double … Continue reading

Sponsored Post: Bed Bug Detection & Monitoring Tips From M & M Environmental

Photo credit: M & M Environmental.

Bed bug detecting dogs are one of the best ways to protect your home.

How can you monitor your home for signs of bed bugs?

Like most pests, bed bugs tend to be less active in the frigid winter months. One point winter! But just because they’re less active, unfortunately, does not mean that they are necessarily … Continue reading

Sponsored Post: Grand Street Apartment of the Week

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Move right in to this spacious one bedroom with beamed ceilings, renovated bath, and large windowed kitchen! Open floor plan features a large living room connected to the kitchen with a 12′ long dining island with tons of cabinetry, granite countertops and three big southern facing … Continue reading

A Word From Our Sponsors

Here’s our weekly roundup of news and other items from some of The Lo-Down’s sponsors:

Beginning January 21st, experimental composer Eve Belglarian brings her three-concert series, RiverProject, to the Abrons Arts Center, presenting music inspired by a journey down the Mississippi River. Click here for more info.

Chinese New Year is right around the corner. Why not celebrate … Continue reading

Sponsored Post: Grand Street Apartment of the Week

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Hi Floor 1BR/Balcony with River Views!

Sunny southeastern exposures and wide open views to the East River are yours from this spacious 1BR/Balcony with windowed eat-in kitchen. Four spacious closets including 2 walk-ins and a windowed bath. Bring your renovation ideas to make this airy, high floor, light filled apartment your own unique home. The Seward Park … Continue reading

A Word From Our Sponsors

Here’s this week’s news and info from some of The Lo-Down’s sponsors:

The LES BID is gearing up for this weekend’s Shop Local Holiday event. The Holiday Oasis Lounge opens on Saturday in Mark Miller’s gallery. Forty stores, restaurants and galleries are offering special deals on Sunday.

M&M Environmental has launched its new web site. Check it out … Continue reading

Sponsored Post: Grand Street Apartment of the Week

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Largest 2BR layout in East River Co-op, tons of storage and fully renovated throughout! Large entranceway features a wall of floor to ceiling closets complete with customizable shelving and pull out drawers. The living room is the biggest of it’s kind, offering a nice sized dining area and open downtown skyline views facing … Continue reading

A Word From Our Sponsors

This week’s news and updates from our sponsors:

M&M Environmental is featured in a segment on German television about New York’s epic battle against bed bugs.

An Educational Alliance “blogging therapist” has some tips for dealing with subway stress.

East Side Home Improvement is offering holiday specials, including a full two bedroom paint job for $1600 and a bathtub … Continue reading

Sponsored Post: Grand Street Apartment of the Week

Halstead 3-bedroom at 413 Grand

SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM

This tenth floor home has sunny western and southern exposures, three good sized as-built bedrooms, and a flexible floor plan. The windowed eat-in kitchen can be opened lengthwise to the living room for those who prefer a more loft-like space. A shower can be added in the master bedroom bath to create two full … Continue reading

A Word From Our Sponsors

Here’s our weekly rundown of news and information from The Lo-Down’s sponsors:

At Fontana’s Sunday night,  Akter Ego (hosted by Killer Killy Dwyer), “brings together the best of the best of the underground and alternative NYsCene!” Check out the Facebook event page for details.

If you have friends, family members or neighbors over 60 who are unable to … Continue reading

A Word From Our Sponsors

This week’s news and notes from some of The Lo-Down’s sponsors:

Performa11, the international performance art biennial, begins this week, including four commissions at the Abrons Arts Center. See their website for full listings.

From the LES BID: New to Orchard Street, Carlos Campos, a modern menswear designer who features one of a kind tailored pieces constructed from … Continue reading