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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 [...]
7Apr2009 | | 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, [...]
20Mar2009 | | 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 [...]
6Feb2009 | | 0 comments | ContinuedThings Get Out of Control: Rapper Doug E. Fresh Facing Foreclosure!
(post by BT) First, Latrell Sprewell loses his boat and house in Milwaukee. Then Michael Jackson’s Ranch faces foreclosure… Now, the wave of celebrity housing problems has ensnared another high-profile victim: Our own Rapper Doug E. Fresh.
From US News:
“Rap icon Doug E. Fresh - best known for his ’80s hit “The Show” - has been [...]
10Jan2009 | | 1 comment | ContinuedHoliday Pricing for Robust Real Estate Sales in NYC
(post by BT) Want to sell in today’s market? Well, take off at least 10% off what you think your house is worth and bingo, there’s your new 2009 asking price!!! Oh yeah, keep in mind, i did mean “asking price”. So, unless you are ready to offer a holiday discount on your your Ho-Ho-Home, [...]
16Dec2008 | | 0 comments | ContinuedCondo Prices Fall in Manhattan! Harlem Sales Fall 76 Percent! End of the World as We Know it?
(post by Dee) According to Mortgage News Daily, Condo Prices are Falling Across Manhattan. Some city brokers will continue to live in denial. Good for them! Now some others (like yours truly) will be realistic and adjust in their business, telling clients/sellers “like it is” and focusing on areas that are still hot (industrial, multi-family [...]
4Dec2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
Another Terrible, Discriminatory Craig’s List Ad of the Month
(post by BT) You can’t make this stuff up. The style, the grammar, the detail, the run-ons, the discriminatory statements! Check out this terrible for rent by owner ad we’ve found the other day on Craig’s List in NYC:
“4 family home 1 bedrm for rent available oct 1st 1150 rent heat hot water included express [...]
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