Curbed brings news of the launch of the PS 90 Condos, a new development on 148th Street. While this project was in the works long before the downturn and it remains to be seen what kind of prices it will sustain (450k- 900k) or how successful it will be. Either way it is good to… [Read more…]
May 5, 2009
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The Harlem Supper Club has been growing strong over the past few months and now boasts over 100 members. The group, organized by uptown resident Elaine Walker, was formed to explore all of the ‘Uptown Flavor’ Harlem has to offer. So far the group has tried out Cafe Largo, Covo, Amy Ruth’s, Londel’s (jazz night),… [Read more…]
May 1, 2009
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While Harlem has seen a lot of new places opening up, most have been more on the nice sit-down cloth napkin side. Well in a timely fashion, Harlem Gourmet Deli has finally opened up on 125th Street (between Morningside Ave and St. Nicholas Ave) and offers a recession- and neighborhood-friendly food choice. The Deli offers a mix… [Read more…]
April 8, 2009
Back in January we brought you a First Look at Harlem’s new hot spot, Mojo on 119th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Last week the bar/restaurant finally opened full-swing. Now with a full menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes and varied list of premium drinks and a top-notch staff, Mojo seems to have even more charm and appeal. (So… [Read more…]
January 25, 2009
The city has often gotten flack for their affordable housing not being affordable for Harlem residents. Some of these developments have been seemingly out of reach, with income requirements in excess of $50,000 for singles, and $80,000 for families, way above the incomes of many Harlem residents. But, HPD along with the Abyssinian Development Corporation… [Read more…]
January 21, 2009
Starwood’s new Aloft Harlem Hotel is still on-target for an opening in 2010 as we reported back in May. Curbed posted new renderings of the project that are a great improvement over the direction earlier versions released.
December 16, 2008
HPD is offering another lottery for a mixed-income condomimum on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Studios – 3 bedrooms will be available with price range of $181K to $282K. Income ranges to be eligible for said units ranges from 47K to 83K. Manhattan Community Board 10 residents will receive 50% preference for the lottery units. 20% down plus hefty… [Read more…]
December 13, 2008
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New York Urban League Young Professionals You are invited to attend the 4th Annual Holiday Party ! The venue has changed! The party’s no longer in Harlem, we’ll now see you at RUNWAY LOUNGE at 4 E. 28th Street btwn Madison and 5th. OPEN BAR SPECIAL FROM 7-8PM! 4th Annual NYULYP Holiday Party New… [Read more…]
November 20, 2008
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This week the first development from the controversial 125th Street Rezoning broke ground on 124th Street and Second Avenue. The development by Johnathan Rose Companies will top out at twelve stories and have 185 rental units and 8,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The Tapestry project will provide affordable units as part of… [Read more…]
October 8, 2008
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Earlier we covered the approval of a large mixed-use project on East 125th Street. Since then the project has won its City Council approvals and NYC’s Economic Development Corporation has selected a developer for the project. General Growth Properties the developer who runs South Street Seaport won the bid to build the complex with retail,… [Read more…]
September 24, 2008
Harlem developer John Cross and his partners Cliff Frazier, Ademola Olugebefola and Voza Rivers, hosted a rooftop party at the recently completed Dwyer Condominium on 123rd Street and St. Nicholas Boulevard. The building’s development team, including the arts and retail partners, new residents, and a number of people from the Harlem arts and business community, were in… [Read more…]
August 27, 2008
From time to time I search for apartment listings in the area. Much of what is available is still frustratingly out of reach. Via Streeteasy.com I saw that this HDFC unit came down $20K in price to a seemingly reasonable $269K. I’ve seen units in the building before and the renovations are decent, but the… [Read more…]
August 27, 2008
While the 125th Street Rezoning covered much of 125th street, another section of Harlem’s Main Street is set to be rezoned in the coming months. The City Planning Commission has approved plans for a 1.7 million sqft. mixed-use development on the eastern end of 125th Street between Second and Third Avenues. Keep in mind that… [Read more…]
August 21, 2008
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Columbia Magazine featured Harlem Lanes‘ Sharon Joseph in their summer issue. Joseph is a Harlem native and Columbia Business alum; the article delves into the challenges and opportunities she faced in creating what has become one of Harlem’s hot spots. “Observing the commerce on Harlem’s shopping strip, Joseph saw an opportunity not only to capitalize… [Read more…]
August 11, 2008
The City is working to revise building height limits in the controversial 125th Street Rezoning. The proposal seeks to reduce heights permitted along the commercial corridor from the 290′ permitted in certain areas in the recent rezoning down to 195′. “The follow-up text amendment application includes a zoning text amendment that would reduce the allowed… [Read more…]
July 15, 2008
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UPTOWNflavor now has an official Facebook page. We expect for it to add another dimension to your UF experience with ability to easily post photos, videos, and comments, and to interact with the growing UF online community. All are encouraged to check it out and add us on facebook! UPTOWNflavor [facebook]
July 15, 2008
West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. FREE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER WORKSHOP Saturday July 19th and July 26th 12:00pm to 4:00pm At Oberia D. Dempsey Multi – Service Center 127 West 127th Street – Gymnasium New York, NY 10027 Are you thinking about buying your first home? Well, this is the Workshop for you. Come join… [Read more…]
July 9, 2008
After asking Where Have the Supermarkets Gone? we’re happy to find out there is some relief for those seeking fresh food in Harlem. A market featuring organic produce grown on Katchkie Farm in Columbia County will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through mid-November in the yard at P.S./I.S. 180M, a… [Read more…]
July 5, 2008
Image credit: Andrew Henderson/The New York Times On Saturday the New York Times published an article concerning the ongoing battle between the famed Marcus Gavery Park (or is it Mount Morris?) Drummer’s Circle and new residents who live nearby. The timbre of the ‘discussion’ on this issue among the parties involved and larger community has… [Read more…]
May 27, 2008
Last July, UF featured The Dwyer Condo on 123rd and St. Nicholas. There had been a question for some time about the delays on the project, which seemed to do very well in terms of sales. This weekend I saw that people had started moving in and the building got its TCOs sometime last month.… [Read more…]
May 16, 2008
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We mentioned a few weeks ago that a new building on 119th and Manhattan Avenue was coming along in construction. The details have been released on this final phase of the development’s website. The project will include 25 apartments for low-income families (rents: $463/mo for a studio to $770/mo for a 2 BR) and 50… [Read more…]
May 12, 2008
Back in September there were rumblings about a new W or Starwood-affiliated hotel coming to Harlem. The Starwood Hotels website now indicates a new Aloft Hotel will be coming to 124th and FDB in June 2010. According to the Curbed post the horrible design has been scrapped for something else, hopefully better. Confirmed: Harlem’s Hip New Aloft… [Read more…]
May 3, 2008
Beacon Mews – Rental Building on 139th St: Studio-2 bedroom apartments $1125 – $2019/month Beacon Towers – Co-op Building on 138th St: 1-2 bedroom apartments from $275K to $455K Community Board 10 & 11 residents will receive preference for 50% of the units in both developments
May 2, 2008
Here is a new environmentally-considered affordable housing development by HCCI and J. Rose Cos. in Harlem. The building/urban design could be better, but the overall program and intent of the project is promising for the long-term future of the community. “Jonathan Rose has said that “Green projects like these are tremendous investments in the future… [Read more…]
May 1, 2008
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The New York Urban League Young Professionals FREE FAMILY FINANCE WORKSHOP SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008 12PM – 4PM @ THE HARLEM CHILDREN’S ZONE – 35 East 125th St., New York, NY http://www.nyul.org/nyulyp Youth ( ages 13-18 ) and their families are invited to learn about managing money. Registered participants young and old can enter to… [Read more…]
May 1, 2008
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This is an article about changes in ‘South Central Harlem’ — from the City owning 60% of the real estate in the area to the shift toward local organizations and churches to developers and individual owners. Harlem Tenants Face Changing Douglass Circle - Columbia Spectator Here is the report referenced in the article: State of… [Read more…]
May 1, 2008
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Council Approves Rezoning of 125th Street, Over Loud Protests of Some Spectators – NYTimes Now that it’s official (for better or worse or both) those interested should check out the approved 125th Street Rezoning. The council modifications included the creation of a ‘Bonused Space Local Arts Advisory Council’ to be selected by the various Harlem… [Read more…]
April 22, 2008
I’d like to welcome Justin Moore, who will be contributing posts about the Harlem real estate market. Justin is a point person when it comes to the pulse of the market. A new Harlem homeowner, Justin also sits on the board of his Condo Association. I am thrilled to have him on our team! The… [Read more…]
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