Designated a historic district, the Brooklyn enclave exudes a suburban feel, with its large detached houses that have a bounty of architectural flourishes like open porches.
It is a testament to the former governor that an enormous government redevelopment project survived the many forces that threatened at times to tear it apart.
President Obama will seek to address the disappointing housing sector Thursday, lowering insurance rates on federally issued mortgages to first-time home buyers, minorities and struggling Americans.
Ending the year on a high note, the fourth quarter saw triple the number of closings on units costing $10 million or more compared with the same quarter of 2013.
An elegant home at 775 Park Avenue, lovingly restored in homage to the building’s architect, is poised to enter the market for the first time in 26 years.
This week’s topics include the maintenance of rent-stabilized status; a co-op Energy Star appliance rule; and questions about a board president’s apartment purchase.
The former residential hotel the Whitby, which was developed especially for theater workers, was converted to co-ops and still attracts creative types.
Housing prices in Belize, a popular second-home and retirement market for Americans and Canadians, fell about 25 percent with the global real estate crisis of 2008, but have since seen a rebound.