(Post by BT) USPS is feeling the effects of the weak economy. While Obama’s government is seemingly on a mission to grow or create new federal government agencies, the US Postal service is about to seriously downsize. Once known as the most stable of jobs, your local postman may be downsized, or moved elsewhere. Hundreds [...]
August 23rd, 2009 | | 0 comments | ContinuedSearch Results for 'astoria'
Queensborough Bridge Centennial Celebration Lights Up Skies Above LIC
(post by Dee) Just the other day, May 31st, the borough of Queens celebrated 100th anniversary of the opening of Queensborough Bridge. I know what you are thinking…. Why in the world would anyone celebrate or even want to bring any attention to a place like Queens Plaza. Well, it hasn’t been too long ago [...]
June 2nd, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
Astoria’s Neptune Diner at 3105 Astoria Blvd – Anything But the Best!
(post by Joey) Today I met with my accountant to finish up my tax return and have lunch. He chose the location. When we arrived at Astoria’s Neptune Diner I noticed the sign that reads “Voted Best Diner by Daily News!” Wow, that’s a bold statement in a diner capital of the world, NYC! I [...]
April 7th, 2009 | | 0 comments | ContinuedPros and Cons of Buying Real Estate in Today’s Market
(post by Dee)
Pro: Low Mortgage Rates
Rates are at historical lows, and for most credit-worthy borrowers, a mortgage of under-5% means hundreds of dollars saved in monthly mortgage payments, tens of thousands over the life of your mortgage.
Con: Frozen Credit Lines
Banks are still not lending. Yes, they received billions of taxpayers’ dollars from the Treasury, but [...]
The Views from Rooftop of Pistilli Riverview East Are Amazing
(post by BT) One thing about Pistilli Realty building at 19-19 24th Ave – the views from their roof are unbelievably good! The Manhattan skyline and the bridges, Astoria Park and even the view towards Queens, all add up to a 360-degrees of great views. Sure the co-op has only 35 units sold and the [...]
March 24th, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
Pictures of The Oddity that is Pistilli Riverview East Co-op at 19-19 24th Ave in Astoria
(post by Dee) Built out of the shell of the former Eagle Electric Company factory, Pistilli Riverview East at 19-19 24th Ave. co-op building in Astoria (zip 11102) was going to be a challenging conversion. But to fully realize just how challenging is was, and how bad a job can a local apartment company do, [...]
March 20th, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
Free Mini Cooper for Leasing 717 Madison Avenue? NYC Retail is Mixed News
(post by Dee) If you help Prudential Douglas Elliman lease 717 Madison Ave, Faith Hope Consolo will give you 2009 Mini Cooper on top of your commission. The building has 1900 sq ft on ground level, another 1900 on 2nd floor and a 600 sq ft basement. It is located on Madison between 63rd and [...]
February 6th, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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