Posts with tag Harlem

Harlem's Vacancies Filled With Cultural Institutions

Last week New York's real estate news was all about Harlem, as the city planned a Jazz Museum, brokers and developers fought over "break-up" money, and The New York Times gave a eulogy for small churches. And Emmitt Smith comes into the mix, too. Here's what's happening in Harlem: Continue Reading »

New York Insider: Harlem Writer Jozen Cummings

A few important things to know about writer Jozen Cummings: He can be wooed by the free Wi-Fi of Harlem's cozy, trademark coffee shops. He once witnessed a robbery uptown that unsettled his peace. He accidentally dates women who live in the same building as each other. Harlem, as Cummings says, is a small world. And with... Continue Reading »

New York Tenants Take Over Buildings With Small Downpayments

Tenants: have you ever thought you could do a better job keeping up your building than your landlord does? With help from a tireless advocate, some New York City renters are about to get the chance to do just that. The familiar story -- a building stays full despite questionable maintenance, a landlord fails to pay... Continue Reading »

Harlem Developer Gets Creative to Pull Off Financing

The Jonathan Rose Companies had to worry a little in 2008, when a 10-parcel site it planned to develop as a rental with the City of New York in East Harlem sat idle because it couldn't find investors. Now, the site is busy with construction -- and looking like a solid performer in a neighborhood full of failed condos.... Continue Reading »

Sweet N.Y. Rental: Harlem Luxury for $2,150

Doorman? Check. Laundry? Check. Newly built luxury building? Yes - and check it out: only $2,150. You can't get much better than that and still be just three blocks north of Central Park. This Harlem apartment features bright interiors, tiled bathroom and kitchen, and modern appliances. It's one bedroom and one bath are... Continue Reading »

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