the observer's brooklyn living

8/8/2019 The Observer's Brooklyn Living

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/the-observers-brooklyn-living 1/28

A SpeciAl AdvertiSing Supplement to the new York obServer

Brooklyn LivingThe Insider’s Real Estate and Neighrhd Guide • Fall 2010

t las daa Sas a

ra ps y

cover photo

@sms maaa,

ms y

From

Brooklyn

Broker

to Brooklyn

Foodies’

guide from+ More!

Meet the Ma

BrooklynBrewery

+ t is S



2

For years, Brooklyn has lived inManhattan’s shadow. Young hopeuls moving to New York

give their regards to Broadway, not Atlantic Avenue, and Brooklyn’s beenlet to play second ddle. Nothing quite sums it up better than the

borough-depressed Miranda in the“Sex and the City” movie:

“Carrie: New York Magazine saysBrooklyn is the new Manhattan.

“Miranda: Yes, but whoever wrotethat lives in Brooklyn.”

But Brooklyn has solidly stood it’s

place, not as fashy as Manhattan, but condent it its equal appeal.Brooklyn has sat across the riverrom Manhattan as a refection o the city—similar, but not identical.The skyline similarly cuts the sky,and the art and music scene is justas respectable as any in Manhattan.What makes Brooklyn unique is theescape it oers. Manhattan oerscontinuous excitement and activity,

but Brooklyn oers a relaxing counterpoint, a place where peopletake walks or its own sake and

sit on the stoop at night to talk. Itargues that slower is not necessarily a bad thing, and brings orth a sense o small town amiliarity in a Metropolis.

“You’re still in a city, but it eelsso much more neighborhoody attimes,” says Sarah Burke, ExecutiveVP and VP o Sales or theWilliamsburg oce o PrudentialDouglas Elliman. “You know yourlocal market, your local storeowners, you shop there, your kidsknow them.”

The sense o community draws not just amilies, as the population is oneo the densest in the area, secondonly to Manhattan.

“When you’re looking or anapartment in Brooklyn, you’relooking or a home,” she added. “Onething that’s great about Brooklynis you can get more space or yourmoney. What I say to people looking to buy an apartment is that you haveto think o where you’ll be in veyears.”

It helps that each o Brooklyn’sneighborhoods is distinct anddierent, seemingly able to matchany personality.

“Brooklyn is much more clearly

dened as neighborhoods,”says Deborah Rieders, SeniorVice President or Corcoran inBrooklyn. “The scale is muchsmaller. It reminds people o oldManhattan—there are dierentfavors and dierent characters ineach neighborhood. It’s much moredened. Manhattan’s more one big neighborhood.”

Which is why Brooklyn’s real estatemarket was so quick to recover aterthe real estate downturn.

“We bottomed last September,”

Cobble HillPark (above) and

Street scene inDUMBO

BrooklynBy Erica Bauman



SPONSOR: BE@18 9 SCHERMERHORN LP. THIS IS NOT AN OFFERING. THE COMPLETE OFFERI NG TERMS ARE IN AN OFFERING PLAN AVAILABLE FROM SPONSOR. FILE NO. CD 07-0698. ALL FURNITURE AND ARTWORK ARE NOT

INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE OF A UNIT AND ARE ONLY FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES. SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, FINISHES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS

THE OFFERING PLAN. ON-SITE PARKING AND CABANAS ARE AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL COST TO PURCHASER. ALL SQUARE FOOTAGES ARE APPROXIMATE. PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

MOMENTS TO EVERYTHING

F G

4 5

2 3

R

2 3

A C

A C

F

A C

2 3

R

A C

F

OVER 60% SOLD IMMEDIATE OCCU

PANC Y



4

says David Maundrell, ounderand president o aptsandlots.com.“We’ve seen the entire marketturning up and prices on a wholeturning up since them. Things are

pretty stable at the moment. For what we’re seeing in terms o openhouses and oers, we’re seeing strength.”

Brooklyn’s unique culture and way o lie has progressively becomemore prominent and alluring to

buyers, and the aordability o thearea has proven a huge draw in therecession.

“Brooklyn is more like a city amongst itsel,” Mr. Maundrellcontinues. “People used to come to

Brooklyn strictly or value. Peopleare coming to Brooklyn now or theliestyle, the restaurants, the shops.It’s not just a allback anymore.”

Williamsburg The neighborhood o Williamsburg has become notoriously trendy—a neighborhood o hipstersand underground music andundiscovered talent. In reality, thecultural diversity o this area is

what makes it such a colorul place.Because o Williamsburg’s culture, as

well as its proximity to Manhattan,it has developed a rich dining,nightlie, and art scene.

“It’s much more industrial inWilliamsburg,” says Ms. Burke. “It’sor explorers.”

While the overall eel o theneighborhood has remainedconsistent, it’s the little thingsthat change—the new shops andneighborhoods that keep popping upin an area that’s always evolving.

“Williamsburg is the newest andliveliest up and coming community,”

says Issac Krispin, President o Urban Sanctuary. “In a ew yearsit has gone rom an industrial area to one o the most popular placesin Brooklyn. The Bedord Avenuecorridor has you experience the‘Village’—east, west, north, andsouth.” And change is easy or

Williamsburg. The area is madeup o converted warehouses and

actories, an industrial blank canvasthat is more easily adaptable thatthe brownstones ound elsewhere inBrooklyn, and can be molded to itscreative residents’ needs.

Park Slope“Park Slope is a wonderul area withan abundance o good schools,” saysMr. Krispin. “There also are quite a

ew shops and restaurants that willintrigue and satisy your appetite.”But, most distinctively, Park Slope isknown or the dogs. On any sunny

weekend, residents can be seenpushing strollers while being pulledalong by excited pooches. Thearea is the closest Brooklyn gets toresembling the suburbs, with rowso brownstones along quiet, tree-

Brooklyn

In the Pink: abrownstone in

Park Slope



14ºN – Manila, The Philippines

1Offer(s) valid when you begin a new personal Premier relationship in the United States funded in new money from September 20, 2010 to November 19, 2010. Pleasespeak with a bank representative for complete offer details. To qualify for HSBC Premier status, you need to open a Premier Checking Account and maintain $100,000 in

combined U.S. personal deposit and investment balances. Business owners may use their commercial balances to qualify for a personal Premier relationship, but thesebalances cannot be used to meet the new money requirements. For qualifying customers upgrading to Premier, new money must be in addition to existing deposit andinvestment balances as of the close of business on September 17, 2010 (“Existing Balances”). A monthly maintenance fee of $50.00 will be incurred if minimum balancerequirements are not maintained. You have up to 90 days after account opening to meet the full $100,000 balance requirement. Eligibility requirements may apply forsome gift choices.

Securities and Annuity products are provided by Registered Representatives and Insurance Agents of HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC,a registered Futures Commission Merchant, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Markets (USA) Inc. and an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdingsplc. In California, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., conducts insurance business as HSBC Securities Insurance Services. License #: OE67746. Securities and AnnuityProducts are: Not a deposit or other obligation o the bank or any o its afliates ; Not FDIC insured or insured by any ederal government agency o theUnited States; Not guaranteed by the bank or any o its afliates; and are subject to investment risk, including possible loss o principal invested. Alldecisions regarding the tax implications o your investment (s) should be made in connection with your independent tax advisor.

United States persons (including U.S. citizens and residents) are subject to U.S. taxation on their worldwide income and may be subject to tax andother fling obligations with respect to their U.S. and non-U.S. accounts (including, or example, Form TD F 90-22.1 (Report o Foreign Bank andFinancial Accounts (“FBAR”)). U.S. persons should consult a tax advisor or more inormation.

Deposit products offered in the U.S. by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Member FDIC. ©2010 HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

With HSBC Premier, a Relationship Manager will work with a team o proessionals

to provide you with on-the-ground knowledge in over 40 countries and territories

to help you meet your inancial goals. Your Relationship Manager will work with a

Financial Advisor rom HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. to develop a strategy enabling

you to invest in your children’s utures. And, the beneits o HSBC Premier extend

to your amily as well.

Are you building a life without boundaries? Would you like to?

Start a Premier relationship with a qualifying balance byNovember 19, 2010 and receive a special gift.1

To learn more, visit hsbcpremierusa.com/network , or stop by

your local branch:

Greenpoint

896 Manhattan Avenue

718-383-0239

A world o potential—and a fnancial

provider that knows how to fnd it.



lined streets. Even the commercialthoroughares o Fith and Seventh

Avenues seem more Main Streetthan their Manhattan counterparts.

And shop owners know their

neighbors—owners leave out bowlso treats or their our-legged riends

while their owners peruse theirmerchandise inside.

Carroll GardensCarroll Gardens’ name is tting,as a walk down the shady, tree-lined streets reveals brownstones

with gardens and emerald parks.Brownstones in the historic districtshowcase the recessed building design that was unique to the

area—brownstones set at a distancerom the street, with expansive rontgardens.

Cobble HillThis historically Italianneighborhood is a mix betweenthe old and the new. Classic Italiandelis and barbershops sit next to

trendy restaurants, while rows o brownstones borrow the Italianatestyle architecture.

The residents themselves are a blend o the old and new, as young proessionals have been fooding tothe area.

“Some people, I nd, like to havesomething dierent rom wherethey work,” says Ms. Burke. “They like Cobble Hill because it’s muchmore residential.”

This infux o young commuters

has brought a vitality to theneighborhood, as nearby SmithStreet has gained a reputation as a

weekend nightlie escape or socialBrooklyn-ites.

DumboDumbo, whose name in an acronymor “Down Under the ManhattanBridge Overpass”, has earned a reputation as an artists’ paradise.The neighborhood hosts a bevy o art galleries that overlook the

waterront and views o Lower

Manhattan. The area, ormerly a manuacturing district, is comprisedo historic warehouses and actories,many o which have been convertedinto lots.

Mr. Maundrell, a resident o Dumbo himsel, says what drew him to the area was “the sleepinesso the neighborhood, it’s quiet. You

walk down the street at night and it’squiet. I also love the industrialness o it. I’m attracted to it—a lot o peopleare drawn to lots.”

Downtown BrooklynDowntown Brooklyn is the largestcentral business district in Brooklyn,and oers a unique skyline o ocehigh-rises to rival the skyline acrossthe river. More recently, though,residential developments such ascondominium towers have begun tocrop up.

“Downtown Brooklyn has a lot o new high rises,” says Ms. Rieders.“I think people move to the highrises more because the prices are

good and it’s so near the city. It’s a little more isolated because it really comes alive during the day, and by night it tends to quiet down. They’reancier, ull service buildings that actas a sel-contained neighborhood.”

Brooklyn HeightsBrooklyn Heights, one o theneighborhoods with the shortestcommute to Manhattan, is also one

o its most visually stunning. Withskyline views, rows o brownstones,and nearby public parks, the area has the best o everything.

“Brooklyn Heights was therst neighborhood to become a landmark neighborhood, so it has a special eel,” says Ms. Rieders. “Youhave incredible architecture that’s

been preserved, brownstones, andpre-war service buildings. It’s allincredibly beautiul and incredibly preserved.”

Residents can spend the day at

Columbus Park and go out at nightto the wide selection o bars on

Atlantic Avenue.“Brooklyn Heights by day has

the eel o the hustle and bustleo Midtown Manhattan,” saysMr. Krispin. “There are a lot o

businesses, as well as executiveoces in the neighborhood, notto mention the court house in thevicinity. By night, it is one o thequietest neighborhoods in New YorkCity.”

Brooklyn

Reecting inDUMBO (below)

and BedordAvenue street art

(right)



The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the Sponsor. File # CD06-0316.

EXCLUSIVE MARKETING & SALES AGENT:

Love the view. Love Living at oro.

Gracious Lobby • 24-Hour concierGe • resident LounGe witH wet bar

and screeninG room • 2-story fitness center witH basketbaLL court

indoor Lap pooL • panoramic manH attan and brookLyn Views

pre- approVed for fH a financinG • oVer 60% soLd

StudioSfrom $365,000 • 1 B

r’Sfrom $513,000 • 2 B

r’Sfrom $541,000 • 3 B

r’Sfrom $1,195,000

306 GOLD STREETBROOKLYN, NY 11201

OroCondos.com | (866) 476-3742SALES offiCE oPEN 7 dAYS

mn-fi 10 a - 6 p | Sat-Sun 11 a - 6 p Appintents peeed, walk-ins welce

immEdiAtE oCCuPANCY | 15-year 421a tax Abatement



8

Park SloPeThe Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway, 718-638-500),a soaring classical construct, isdistinguished as one o the oldestand largest art museums in thecountry. Oering a range o artrom the Ancient Egyptians tothe contemporary, there’s really something or everyone. Currentvisiting exhibitions include the work

o Fred Tomaselli and “SeductiveSubversion: Women Pop Artists,1958-1968.” Don’t orget to walk nextdoor to the Botanical Gardens (900Washington Avenue, 718-623-7200),

which just celebrated its Centennial.Get lost in the all colors, enjoy guided Tree Walks, or sit in on oneo their Natural History workshops.

For the alcohol connoisseur,check out the weekly beer tastingsat Bierkraft (191 Fith Avenue, 718- 230-7600) and expand your palate.The event happens every Tuesday

evening, with the occasional local brewer stopping by to discuss their beer.

Loki Lounge (304 Fith Avenue,718-965-9600), named ater theNorse God o Mischie, oers a riendly oak bar in the ront and a hip Victorian lounge in the back. A

chic version o a neighborhood bar,you get a perect blend o amiliarity and Manhattan atmosphere (but

without the prices).Barbès (376 9th Street, 347-

422-0248) brings the hot jazz o Paris to Brooklyn. With an extensivecollection o Single Malt Scotch andlarge perormance space, the baroers music events, readings, andlm screenings on a regular basis.

Puppets Jazz Bar (481 Fith Avenue, 718-499-2622)oersBrooklyn-ites live jazz seven daysa week. There’s no cover charge,

but the owners require a 1-itempurchase minimum, and tips or the

band.

DumboBrooklyn Bridge Park (334 Furman Street, 718-802-0603) brings together the natural beauty o the park and the structural

backdrop o the Brooklyn Bridge

Out and about

in BrooklynNew York is the city

that never sleeps, so it’s

only natural that New

York’s idea o a lazy

weekend is anything but.

With so many things

to do, it’s impossible to

stay in your pajamas

all day, and Brooklynis no exception. Each

neighborhood has its own

style, inusing their own

fair on neighborhood

bars, shops, and

museums, so or residents,

a lazy weekend always

involves going out.

By Erica Bauman

A bandat Barbés and

The Gutter (below)

F l I c k R c o m / m A I N P I c b A R b E S T H E G U T T E R ( b E l o w ) S k r b

Brooklyn



OVER65%SOLD

torencondo.com

718.222.TOREN (8673)

SALES GALLERY AT 150 MYRTLE AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11201

The complete offering terms are in an offeplan available from sponsor, file no. CD07-0DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: 150 MYRTLE AVBROOKLYN, NY 11201

ROOM TO LIVE. ROOM TO PLAY.With spacious new homes inside Brooklyn’sfriendliest new residence.

PENTHOUSE LIVING

Studio and 3-bedroom penthouse

homes from $392K to $1.45M

Vast living room spaces, some with

double-height ceilings

AMENITIES

Indoor pool with dedicated family swim time

Prenatal and kid’s yoga classes

Regular story time in the library

Family movie nights on the terrace

GREAT LOCATION

Steps from Fort Greene Park, BAM,

Mark Morris Dance School

Close to many of New York’s best schools

2 subway stops from Union Square

ENHANCED VALUE

25-year 421-A Tax Abatement

FHA & Fannie Mae approved

On track for LEED-gold certification

Energy-efficient systems powered by

on-site co-generation plant

Advanced air filtration systems in

each home and low VOC finishes



as well as the Manhattan skyline.With seasonal events like MoviesWith a View, Fall Harvest Festival,and Waterront Workouts, there’salways a reason to come out.

Melville House Publishing (145 Plymouth Street, 718-722-9204), an independent publishing house that originated in Hoboken,oers a collection o local

writers, oered exclusively intheir bookstore, as well as authorreadings.

68 Jay Street Bar (68 Jay

Street, 718-260-8207), housedin an old Grand Union Tea Company warehouse, has a

warm architectural space that’sused to showcase dierent art.Forsaking loud music or the sakeo conversation, it’s the place tounwind with a beer.

reBar (147 Front Street, 718-766-9110) easily combines thechic and the rustic to create a unique experience. It oers animpressive variety o beer andupscale bar snacks, but check

beore you go—this popular baris requently closed or weddingson the weekend. And don’t orgetto visit reRun, the indie cinema

just down the hall that oers a gourmet twist to concession standare.

Dumbo Arts Center (30Washington Street, 718-694-0831),ounded in 1997, is a non-protarts organization that brings thevisual arts to the local community.

Young artists can experience an Artist Opportunity Workshop or

High School Intensive Program, while the rest o the community can take part in the annual Art

Under the Bridge Festival.

DowntownbrooklynBrooklyn Flea (176 Laayette Avenue on Saturday, 1 Hanson Place on Sunday) is a treasurehunter’s dream. With twolocations and hundreds o vendors, you’re sure to ndsomething abulous to bring home. Be sure to bring an empty stomach and a ull wallet, as the

wide selection o ood vendors is

impossible to resist.BAM (651 Fulton Street, 718-

636-4100) holds the title o being America’s oldest continuously operating perorming arts center,and their Next Wave Festival

brings to Brooklyn cutting edgetheater and art rom across thecountry.

31 Rockwell’s (31 Rockwell Place, 718-488-9879) is a Brooklyn establishment with thelure o a large dance foor andSoul classics every rst Friday.The kitchen in open late into thenight, so you can snack and dancethe night away.

Annie’s Blue Ribbon

General Store (365 State Street,718-522-9848) is an urban generalstore that oers unique productsto make your home original.Swing by or quirky pieces to callyour own.

brooklyn HeigHtSBrooklyn Historical Society

(128 Pierrepont Street, 718- 222-4111) makes the history o Brooklyn a vibrant, tangible thing or residents. It charts Brooklyn’s400-year history, particularly in the exhibit “It Happened inBrooklyn”, which marks how national historic events aectedBrooklyn’s residents.

Brooklyn Heights Cinema (70 Henry Street, 718-596-7070)

brings an old-world cinema tomodern New York— the intimatetheater specializes in the lms

Brooklyn Painting at theDUMBO Art Center

F l I c k R . c

o m / D U m b o A R T S c E N T E R y S - g l

10



90N5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 112

Your destination awaits.Experience. Live. Enjoy.

Thoughtfully designed residences withmodern floor plans and state-of-the-art amenities, fashion forward lobby with

white stone waterfall, modern library,private zen garden, state of the art fitness center, on site parking, roof topterrace, and more.

All residences have George Kovaks®

Bling Bling light fixtures, custom windows, solid white oak hardwoodfloors. All residences feature privateterraces.

Kitchens feature thassos polished

countertops and high lacquer cabinets with decorative twig handles. Applianceinclude SubZero® refrigerators, Wolf ®

ovens and gas cooktops, andThermador® dishwashers.

Sculpted bathrooms blend hotel-gradefixtures with extra-deep soaking tubsand rainforest shower heads.

• NOW 100% COMPLETED

• OVER 50% SOLD

• IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

• FHA APPROVED• VERY LOW MAINTENANCE

• BRAND NEW 421-ATAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION

ALREADY IN PLACE

Exclusive Sales and Marketing by Urban Sanctuary | 212-422-1780 | sales@urban-sanctu

This is an offering. The complete offering terms are available in an offering plan from the sponsor. File CD #08-0020. Sponsor: 90 N5th, LLC.

All information furnished herein is deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of terms and conditions, and prior sale, rental or withdrawal without notice. We do not represent orguarantee the accuracy of any information and are not liable for any reliance thereon. Beginning March 1, 2002, pursuant to Article 14 of the New York State Real property Law, sellers of 1-4 family residences

(excluding condominiums, cooperatives, and unimproved land) must provide buyers with detailed Disclosure Statements before entry into binding contracts.

On Site Sales Center & Model Residence90 N 5th Street 718 218 8589

www.9inetyn5th.com

Studios with private garden from $465K

2 Bedrooms from $579K

Duplex PH's with private roof space from $835K



12

Browsingthe BrooklynFlea

Mast Brothers Chocolate bars

most megaplexes overlook. Thetheater also hosts several lmestivals throughout the year, suchas the Brooklyn InternationalFilm Festival and the New YorkInternational Children’s FilmFestival.

Floyd (131 Atlantic Avenue,

718-858-5810) is the site o one o Brooklyn’s avorite sports—Bocce.This neighborhood bar bringstogether great beer and the gameo Bocce or a great night out.

Waterfront Ale House (155 Atlantic Avenue, 718-522-3794) isthe quintessential local hangout.The bar’s logo wryly claims thatit’s the home o “warm beer, lousy ood, and ugly owner”, but those

who venture inside can nd a large selection o local brews andsnacks like venison chili.

boerum Hill/ Cobble Hill/ Carroll garDenSThe Brooklyn Inn (148 Hoyt Street, 718-522-2525) is anantique European transplant,and updates its dusty charm withmodern touches like a billiards

table and an eclectic jukeboxselection. It gets a little crowdedin this neighborhood staple, butit’s easy to still enjoy their great

beer selection standing up.Building on Bond (112

Bond Street, 347-853-8687) is a antastically modern spot that is a caé by day, bar by night. There’sa rustic, salvage yard eel to theplace where beer (literally) fowsrom the ceiling.

The JakeWalk (282 SmithStreet, 347-599-0294), a bar that

takes its name rom a Prohibitionera medical condition, celebratesthe legality o alcohol with a

wide array options. It’s dicultto choose just one, so prepare orseconds or thirds.

Something’s always happening at Last Exit (136 Atlantic Avenue,

718-222-9198), rom Pub Quiznights to dance parties on the weekend. It’s ideal or those who want to go out without going intoManhattan.

BookCourt (163 Court Street,718-875-3677) , a small local

bookstore, has a huge selectiono ction, non-ction, Brooklynauthors, and kid’s books. The shopoers readings o the authors they print on their own press, as well asmore mainstream locals.

Carroll Park (Bordered by

Carroll, Court, President, andSmith Streets) is one o Brooklyn’soldest parks, and a great place torelax when the weather is nice.With a playground or the kids,

Brooklyn



Bocce courts, and restaurantsnearby, it’s a great weekendouting or the whole amily.

williamSburgThe Gutter (200 North 14thStreet, 718-387-3585) is a combination bar and bowling

alley. Besides the usual 10 pin,the bar also oers trivia and late-night specials.

Barcade (388 Union Avenue,718-302-6464) makes kids outo grownups. With an impressivelist o beers on tap and vintagearcade games. Pac-man here wecome!

Mast Brothers Chocolate (105 North 3rd Street, 718-388- 2625) is one o the ew artisanchocolate makers in the UnitedStates. The company gets it’s

cacao rom small amily armsand makes each bar by hand tomake some exceptionally richchocolate.

Williamsburg Art &

Historical Center ( 135 Broadway, 718-486-7372) unctions as a home or dierent

styles o art – both local andinternational – rom emerging and established artists. Get lost inits latest exhibit, “Tri-Fold: New Perspectives on Book Arts.”

In a neighborhood known orits vintage shops, nothing topsBuffalo Exchange (504 Driggs Avenue, 718-384-6901), whereshoppers can trade in their oldclothes or new(ish) ones. Fortrue treasure hunters, dive intothe Exchange’s racks to unearth

buried designer nds.

F l I c k R . c

o m / b R o o k l y N F l E A y d y



14

A scorching debate in New

York City’s undulating oodlandscape is whether the

restaurant scene in Brooklyn ison par with that o Manhattan.

A classic case o the hipster

vanguards versus the culinary aristocracy. These so-calleddiscerning oodies tend to holdstock in their neighborhoods,unable to qualiy why exactly thatgreat little neighborhood joint isthe best. As a Manhattan born and bred

bon vivant living in Brooklynand a guardian o all thingsgastronomic, I happen to lovethe ease o dining in Brooklyn,the lack o pretense and wealtho small-town warmth (or

indierence, depending on theday) make or a usually enjoyableand relaxing meal no matterthe price point. The churn and

burn o dining in Manhattandoes not exist on the quiet hills

o Park Slope and ProspectHeights, nor does it live in thetranquil coarseness o DUMBOor Williamsburg. Rest assureddear Manhattanites who won’ttrot over a bridge or this neare; we’re just ne keeping thiscurated list o the best in Brooklyndining to ourselves.

Williamsburg/greenpointFatty ‘cue (91 S. 6th Street,Williamsburg, 718.599.3090) Handsdown, paws up or pit master

Robbie Richter and his team orthis Southeast Asian inspired BBQ

joint. Highlights? The Nam Prick,Bee Brisket and Lamb Shoulderknocked back with a ew toomany dark and stormy’s, which

are exquisitely made with a spicy Thai rum. The décor is woodcabin meets tree house, a perectsetting to indulge in the mostcurrent restaurant in Brooklyn.

Diner (85 Broadway, Williamsburg,718.486.3077). One o the rstto oray into the borough o Kings, Diner may be The Onethat started it all. Showcasing the atiguing “trend” o local andseasonal ingredients, Che SeanRembold keeps his diners awake

Eat Americanat Williamsburgh’s

Dressler Restaurant

Brooklyn’s Most Wanted:The discerning gourmands guide to the Kingdom

Brooklyn

A l l p h o t o S b Y m i c h A e l h A r l A n

t u r k e l l

By Eva Karagiorgas,

Gilt City Restaurant Curator



195 Dekalb avenue, brooklyn, new york 11205

P. 718 855 9190 • www.madibarestaurant.com

Tg t , tt m, t & t, d

g tg , tg d

g t t d tt q tt

d tdg t d t a.

The souTh african experience

r e s T a u r a n T



16

with a menu that changes every night in a retro-casual, almost

trailer-like setting.

Marlow & Sons (81 Broadway,Williamsburg, 718.384.1441) Theprogeny o the Diner ounders

birthed one o the closestgastronomic experiences to thato France. With briny oysters,unky cheeses, house-madecharcuterie and a amous BrickChicken entrée, this small and

well executed menu ris on localingredients. A must.

Roberta’s (261 Moore Street, Bushwick, 718.417.1118)This cozy ar-fung eatery servesup blistery pizza rom a wood

burning oven and is worth theminor trek to Bushwick. Witha well curated meat and cheeseplate plus a pizza called theCheeses H. Christ, could onereally go wrong? The rustic andeortlessly cool setting is perector a rst date or last meal.

Dressler (149 Broadway,Williamsburg, 718.384.6343) Yetanother reason to go over theriver and into the woods; andthis one comes with a Michelinstar. Simple yet sophisticated

American are shines in theelegantly appointed dining room

which glows with uptown swank.

Fette Sau (354 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg, 718.963.3404)“Fat pig” in German, Fette Saulives up to its moniker. The décor

is appropriately industrial andthe BBQ is some o the best inthe North East. Using a secret dry rub on heritage meats cookedin a 500lb gas-and-wood-redSouthern Pride smoker, you’llhave to order meats such as thehand-pulled Berkshire shoulderor house cured pastrami by thepound. Fête Sau, indeed.

Pies ‘n Thighs (166 S. 4th Street,Williamsburg, 347.529.6090) Don’t

let the name turn you o (or on);this charming den o ried sin lieson a quiet corner o Williamsburg.Let your taste buds be violated

by the crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside ried chicken and

don’t be shy about ordering a smattering o sides: the mac andcheese, biscuit and hush puppiesare tantamount to any othersides I’ve had … and do not leave

without a slice o the best key lime pie this side o the Mason-Dixon line.

Egg (135 N 5th St, Williamsburg,718.302.5151) What’s in a name?This tiny spot that serves up the

best breakast in New York City serves up a worth-the-calories

Duck Hash and grits rom AnsonMills or breakast. During lunchhours, your best bet or a gym-inducing meal is the deep riedchicken. With a biscuit, o course.

park slopeBlue Ribbon Brooklyn (280 5th Avenue, Park Slope, 718.840.0404) A bustling o-shoot o theManhattan original rom the

brothers Bromberg and eaturing the same burgers to bone marrow

menu, Blue Ribbon Brooklyn is worth bearing the wait. Alwaysraucous in this warm dining room, your best bet is to go

with a group and order a slew o appetizers rom oysters andescargot to bone marrow andsteak tartar. Coupled with a ew martinis, you have yoursel a BlueRibbon meal.

Convivium Osteria (68 5th Avenue, Park Slope, 718.857.1833)Dark and

cavernous, this Mediterraneansmall plates sterna is littletalked about among Brooklyngourmands. An atmospherereminiscent o a rustic armhousesomewhere in Southern Europe,and ood infuenced by the tapastradition o Spain, Portugaland Italy, Convivium Osteria is undoubtedly a transporting experience.

Al di La (248 5th Ave, Park Slope,718.783.4565) This Venetian

trattoria is perpetually mobbed but well worth the wait. Pasta,risotto and ravioli are prepared

with soul and with thoughtulcare to ingredient selection andpreparation methods. You willhave to wait the 20 minutes ittakes to cook risotto properly butyou can rest assured that neveris there a short cut taken at thisauthentic eaterie.

Dumbo/Vinegar HillVinegar Hill House (72 Hudson

Ave, Vinegar Hill, 718.522.1018) Arriving at Vinegar Hill House,one tends to get the “juststumbled upon” eeling o

wandering down a rabbit hole.With a wood burning stove andfea-market urnishings, ormerFreeman’s che Jean Adamsonserves up comorting andvoraciously seasonal Americanood oten plated thoughtully

with a cast iron skillet here, a wood board there. The pork chop



17 Photo STEVE TANNER

★★★★★

“Exquisitely dark,

sexy and mischievous” —THE TIMES

A Story in One Act for Adultsand Brave Children (8+)

St. Ann’s Warehouse Presents

KNEEHIGH THEATRE

THE RED SHOESBased on the fairy tale by

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

Adapted and directed by

EMMA RICE

NOV 19–DEC 12

38 WATER ST dumboBKLYN | 718-254-8779 | 1-866-811-4111 | stannswarehouse.org



18

and “Cast Iron” chicken are must.

Oh and i you have time, stop inor the best brunch in Brooklyn.

DoWntoWn brooklynBrooklyn Fare (200 SchermerhornStreet, Downtown Brooklyn,718.243.0050) With a bio thatreads “recipes are made to be

broken”, ormer Bouley ExecutiveChe Cesar Ramirez prepares an 8to 10 course, constantly changing,che-driven menu or those-inthe-know. With only 18 seats and

service 5 nights a week, I bid you

luck, good soldier, in scoring a highly coveted seat.

brooklyn HeigHtsNoodle Pudding (38 HenryStreet, Brooklyn Heights,718.625.3737) This increasingly popular, neighborhood Italian

joint is always lively andcrowded– no doubt due to theconsistent, traditional Italianare and dearth o edible ood inBrooklyn Heights. Disregard the

occasionally grumpy server, elbow

your way through the crowd andorder the hearty Osso Buco andLasagna Bolognese with a bottleo decently priced Italian wine.

You will leave eeling satised without breaking the bank.

prospect HeigHtsFranny’s (295 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Heights, 718.230.0221) A neighborhood avorite with heartor the sustainable movement,Franny’s serves as a more thandecent reason to hail a cab to

Prospect Heights. A wood burning oven serves as the center piece inthe open kitchen and the ragrantpies are the star o the show butlet your meal be made up o thesalami pasta dishes such as my personal avorite, the Maccheroni

with Pork Sausage and DandelionGreens.

bococa (b H/c

H/c gd)

Mile End Deli (97A Hoyt Street,Cobble Hill, 718.852.7510) Thetradition o the kosher deli is stillalive and well in New York butMile End Deli has reinvented theconcept and serves up house-cured local meats and the best

bee brisket in New York. A native Montreal, Noah Bernamo

brings the Montreal smoked-meattradition to Brooklyn and hasgarnered a hipster-cum-oodieollowing in his wake.

Lucali (575 Henry Street, Carroll

Gardens, 718.858.408) MarkIacopo’s hand made wood burning oven churns out thisneighborhood’s best kept secret.Well, sort o. Lines begin promptly at 6pm when the dimly lit,gorgeous and warm room opensor service. Mr. Iacopo and histeam assemble the pizzas on a

wood table, located center stageor all to bask in the cornucopia o ingredient glory. Long lines, a cash only policy and BYOB, Lucaliis like the Dicken’s character o

Estella in Great Expectations:

beautiul but raised to tormentmen and break their hearts. Saul’s (140 Smith Street, Cobble Hill, 718.935.9844) One o theonly white-tablecloth digs inBrooklyn, Saul’s enters our palates

with divine ingredient-drivenNew American dishes. SaulBolton arrived on Smith Streetvia Le Bernadain and Bouley and it shows. The superb servicecoupled with exquisitely prepareddishes and a amed Baked Alaska

make or one o the best mealsBrooklyn has to oer.

Seersucker (329 Smith Street,Carroll Gardens, 718.422.0444) Oneo the newest restaurants on theincreasingly mediocre landscapeo Smith Street restaurants,Seersucker is a breath o resh air.

A seasonal menu with a “cleaned-up Southern” ethos delivers someo the tastiest American are: romthe chicken and dumplings tocountry cassoulet plus pimentocheese and gorgeous biscuits,Seersucker will not seersuck.

Prime Meats (465 Court Street,Carroll Gardens, 718.254.0327)From the Franks o Frankie’sSpuntino ame, comes thisveried meat-centric hit witha nod to the Prohibition era.Procuring product rom small,local arms and a belie in the

American artisan tradition, themenu is simple, straightorward

and utterly delicious. TheVictorian atmosphere, complete with dark wood and vested- bartenders, complement themenu and handcrated cocktailsperectly.

For questions or comments please email Eva at [email protected]

Wiilliamsburgh’sgourmet avorite

Fette Sau



19

223 smith street, brooklyn, ny 11201

tel. 718.242.1515 ax. 718.243.2900 www.chancecuisine.com

chance is the most popular and exciting restaurant on smith stre

where you can fnd creative pan-asian cuisines

served with stylish presentation.

chanceasian bistro & bar



20

as rcdd Ssrcdd ss f cds, c-ps hss b (s f 08/15/2010)

ALL BROOKLYN Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage Price2008Q3 3,362 514,608 574,6992009Q3 2,681 467,500 521,1482010Q3 2,606 470,000 548,7682010Q3 v. 2009Q3 -2.8% 0.5% 5.3%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 -22.5% -8.7% -4.5%

WILLIAMSBURG/ Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage PriceGREENPOINT 2008Q3 327 549,855 627,6702009Q3 178 564,555 579,1582010Q3 280 537,661 567,9552010Q3 v. 2009Q3 57.3% -4.8% -1.9%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 -14.4% -2.2% -9.5%

DUMBO Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage Price

2008Q3 22 1,041,993 1,250,5912009Q3 17 810,000 708,8052010Q3 23 733,000 742,9182010Q3 v. 2009Q3 35.3% -9.5% 4.8%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 4.5% -29.7% -40.6%

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage Price

2008Q3 92 579,000 830,2602009Q3 72 605,000 930,3132010Q3 98 825,000 1,145,9022010Q3 v. 2009Q3 36.1% 36.4% 23.2%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 6.5% 42.5% 38.0%

The table below presents recorded sales data of

condos, co-ops and townhouses in Brooklyn and

within the Williamsburg/Greenpoint, DUMBO,

Brooklyn Heights, BoCoCa (Boerum Hill, Cobble

Hill, Carroll Gardens), Park Slope, Downtown Brook-

lyn, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Fort Greene and

Propsect Heights markets. Data is from the third

quarter of 2008, 2009, and 2010. Overall, the vol-

ume of transactions this past third quarter is slight

ly lower than last year and still much lower than

2008 levels. Median median and average prices

had price gains in areas like Park Slope, Brooklyn

Heights, BoCoCa, Windsor Terrace, Kensington,

Fort Greene and Propsect Heights. However, areas

like Williamsburg/Greenpoint and DUMBO wit-

nessed slight median price declines since last year.

breal eState SnaPSHot

MARKET STATISTICSPROvIDED BY



BoCoCa (Boerum Hill, Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage PriceCobble Hill, 2008Q3 68 899,365 1,039,184Carroll Gardens) 2009Q3 101 575,201 706,268

2010Q3 56 977,500 1,096,8222010Q3 v. 2009Q3 -44.6% 69.9% 55.3%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 -17.6% 8.7% 5.5%

PARK SLOPE Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage Price2008Q3 210 644,042 749,5562009Q3 142 588,250 720,1632010Q3 162 755,000 855,4402010Q3 v. 2009Q3 14.1% 28.3% 18.8%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 -22.9% 17.2% 14.1%

DOWNTOWN Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage PriceBROOKLYN 2008Q3 82 650,840 757,165

2009Q3 43 625,000 665,386

2010Q3 76 600,070 660,5802010Q3 v. 2009Q3 76.7% -4.0% -0.7%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 -7.3% -7.8% -12.8%

WINDSOR TERRACE Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage Price2008Q3 52 664,407 637,8742009Q3 38 517,500 528,4612010Q3 29 534,000 554,2872010Q3 v. 2009Q3 -23.7% 3.2% 4.9%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 -44.2% -19.6% -13.1%

KENSINGTON Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage Price2008Q3 81 295,000 408,5552009Q3 50 302,500 396,9672010Q3 39 414,250 459,6882010Q3 v. 2009Q3 -22.0% 36.9% 15.8%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 -51.9% 40.4% 12.5%

FORT GREENE Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage Price2008Q3 40 689,520 788,1612009Q3 45 529,790 631,9222010Q3 30 596,396 699,0272010Q3 v. 2009Q3 -33.3% 12.6% 10.6%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 -25.0% -13.5% -11.3%

PROSPECT HEIGHTS Closed On Closing Count Median Price Aerage Price2008Q3 63 553,000 607,0902009Q3 75 507,000 653,5432010Q3 64 540,000 606,6442010Q3 v. 2009Q3 -14.7% 6.5% -7.2%2010Q3 v. 2008Q3 1.6% -2.4% -0.1%



22

Brooklyn Brewery

takes its

name from the

neighBorhood.

what is it aBout Brooklyn

that inspires your Beer?

Brooklyn once was a great brewing

center. A hundred years ago, therewere 48 breweries here. It was

bigger than St Louis and bigger

than Milwaukee. But none o the

breweries were named Brooklyn.

They were named ater the German

immigrants who started them.

Brooklyn is a ascinating place. It is

lled with strivers like me, people

who want to do something great

with their lives and who don’t mind

getting their hands dirty. I like to

think the Brooklyn brand, and our

great beers, express the sense o

creativity and urban toughness that

to me denes Brooklyn.

what’s the Best part of

working in Brooklyn?

The people, denitely. Just last

month, we participated in an

opening at the Brooklyn Museum

by the very successul artist Fred

Tomaselli. Originally rom LA,

Fred came to Brooklyn about 25

years ago, the same time I arrived

here. He worked very hard on his

painting and is now known all over

the world. I’ve met many other

artists o all kinds and writers who

have made it in Brooklyn. Brooklyn

is a magnet or creative, ambitious

people.

your Brewery was

the first new york

City Company to run

Completely on wind-

generated eleCtriCity. do

you see your Business as

a role model for green

praCtiCes?

We decided to buy our electricity

rom windmills in Upstate New York

ater that blackout in 2003. It just

seemed like the right thing to do.

Our board was not overjoyed by

the idea: it cost more money than

plain old ConEd electricity. But

they went along with it. Turns out

it has been applauded by many o

our customers. But honestly, we

try not to toot our horn to much on

this. It’s a choice we made; I don’t

press it on others.

what is it that drew you

to Brooklyn in the first

plaCe? what makes it so

unique?

I was born in Parkersburg,

West Virginia, and grew up in

southeastern Ohio. The rst time

I came to NYC, I was 8 years. Itwas 1957 and I was here with my

mother and grandmother or the

Billy Graham Crusades. Mom and

Grandma got saved seven nights in

a row. I ell asleep seven nights in

a row. (During the day, we walked

all over Manhattan, shopping.) We

went to the last Brooklyn Dodger’s

game at Ebbets Field. My Dad

played proessional baseball, and

we were big baseball ans. A

couple o years ago, my mother

was visiting and I told this story

to my kids. My daughter Lily said,

“Grandma, did you ever imagine

Steve would own a brewery in

Brooklyn?” My 84-year-old Mom

replied, “You know, that trip kind o

back-red on me!” At Cornell, there

were so many kids rom Brooklyn,

and they all had a kind o cool

swagger that I envied. We settled

in Brooklyn when I returned rom a

six-year stint with Associated Press

in the Middle East. Brooklyn is just

an incredibly diverse and energetic

place. I love it.

by a Steve Hindy is one of the co-founders of Brooklyn Brewery, which has grown to

become one of America’s top 40 breweries. Now a staple of the Williamsburg, the

brewery’s beer showcases the best of the neighborhood.

by ea baa

you’ve lived in Brooklyn

for a while—what

Changes have you notiCed

in the neighBorhood?

I could write a book about this. The

rst day we delivered beer, Teddy’s

Bar in Williamsburg was one o our

ve original customers. For years,

Teddy’s was our only customer inWilliamsburg. Today, there must

be 300 great bars and restaurants

in Williamsburg and Greenpoint.

I cannot keep up with the new

places. The apartment towers on

the ormerly barren waterront are

lling up with people who probably

never imagined they would end

up in Brooklyn. Young people are

pouring into Brooklyn rom all over

the country, and the world. We

sell in 16 oreign countries and 25

states, and none o our distributors

doubts the power o Brooklyn.

what are some of your

favorite plaCes in

Brooklyn?

We live in Gowanus in a wood

rame house that was built in

1840 by a amily that ran a 300

acre potato arm. I live what is

happening in Gowanus. I shop at

Meat Hook in Greenpoint, Four and

Twenty Blackbirds, the pie-baking

sisters rom South Dakota are on

the corner o my block, right beside

Michael and Ping’s, the rst greenChinese Restaurant. Just around

the corner is Bar Tano and The

Bell House. I love Peter Luger’s

steaks (It took me nine years to

sell them Brooklyn Lager!) I’m a

big an o the Brooklyn Museum,

the Botanic Garden, BAM, Arts at

St Ann’s, and I am excited to see

the Theater or a New Audience is

coming to town. There were 30

great restaurants near the brewery

where we can have lunch any given

day. And there are so many new

restaurants and bars to explore,

even in Bushwick, where our rst

warehouse was located. Just a

couple o weeks ago, our Italian

importer took me to a great new

restaurant in Bed-Stuy, Saraghina.

Incredible pizza and entrees in the

evening—as good or better than

anything you nd in Italy! Fairway

in Red Hook. I could write another

book on this one.

F l I c k R . c

o m / m A I N P I c y t a v a y ; b

y [ a s y ]



All Around the WorldSeven Days a Week

MOVING SOLUTIONSCOMMERCIAL

RESIDENTIAL

FINE ART

STORAGE

1-888-236-3055212-787-9855718-292-6634ASK ABOUT OUR

MONTHLY PROMOTION!

www.tlc-moving.com



Ass directorY

Brooklyn ‘s newest

iconic tower is

now over 65%

sold and available

or immediate

occupancy. This

SOM designedbuilding oers

residents an

indoor pool, attended lobby, tness room, roo terrace and

a 25 Year 421-A tax abatement. On track or Gold LEED

certication, Toren eatures its own on-site cogeneration

plant- one o the rst in a NYC residential tower. FHA &

Fannie Mae approved. Oering Studio to 3-bedroom homes

rom $392K-$1.495M. For more inormation visit www.

torencondo.com or call 718-222-8673

toren

From

Brooklyn to

Brisbane , the

world is ull o

potential. You

simply need

a nancial

provider that knows how to nd it. With HSBC Premier, you

have access to a Premier Relationship Manager who will help

you take advantage o every opportunity. To learn more, visit

hsbcpremierusa.com, stop by the Greenpoint branch at 896

Manhattan Ave. or call 718.383.0239 today to speak with a

Premier Relationship Manager.

Deposit products oered in the U.S. by HSBC Bank USA , N.A.

Member FDIC. ©2010 HSBC Bank USA , N.A.

hSbc

Situated at the junction

o Cobble Hill, Boerum

Hill and Brooklyn Heights

, and steps rom all major

subway lines to Manhattan

, be@schermerhorn oers

the best o both boroughs.

Fine dining and shopping

are moments away along

Atlantic Avenue , Smith and Court Streets, while – closer to

home – top-notch amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby,

tness center and landscaped courtyard. One- and two-

bedroom units are priced rom $386K. be@schermerhorn is

move-in ready and selling quickly!

For more inormation, visit www.beatschermerhorn.com or

call 718.246.0189.

be@Schermerhorn

Urban Sanctuary specializes in rentals and sales o coops,

condos, and townhouses, as well as marketing o new

developments in New York City . One o the most diverse

and successul boutique real estate rms in NYC, Urban

Sanctuary has a proven track record o success and stellar

reerences rom buyers, sellers, and renters alike. Thecompany has two oces in Manhattan and over 50 well-

trained, proessional agents. For more inormation, visit

www.urban-sanctuary.net. 212 422-1780

urbAn SAnctuArY

2011 NEIGHboRHooHarle • UwS • UES • brklyn • Dntn • Haptns

Fr re infratin n these upcing againes, please cntact:

ry wss, Assa ps,os n gsPhne: 212-407-9382Eail: [email protected]

Feruary 9th: HFine Arts ShReservatins: Jmaterials: Janu march 2nd: UppReservatins: Fmaterials: Fer



25

Dharma Yoga Brooklyn is a

donation-based center or Classical

Yoga in Park Slope, Brooklyn .

We oer classes or beginner to

advanced students rooted in the

ancient tradition o being happy!

Weekly classes include Postures,Relaxation, Meditation, Breathing, Chanting, Workshops and

more. Yoga and the teachings o liberation are priceless. In

this spirit, all o the classes at Dharma Yoga Brooklyn are

oered solely by donation. It is let to each student to decide

what to give in exchange or class. This not only keeps classes

aordable, but also makes the practice available to anyone.

Dharma Yoga Brooklyn | 82 Sixth Ave at St. Marks Ave , 2nd

Floor | Park Slope, Brooklyn 11217 | Phone: 718.395.7632 |

www.dharmayogabrooklyn.com

dhArmA YogA brooklYn

One Hanson Place, ormerly the

Williamsburg Savings Bank, is a

true Brooklyn icon. This landmark

building, with its amous our-sided

clock, has been reborn into 179

classic residences, most with views

o the Harbor, and the Brooklynand Manhattan skyline. Located

at the center o our vibrant

neighborhoods, One Hanson is

steps away rom BAM, Prospect

Park, The Brooklyn Museum and

The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.

With 93% sold and just a dozen o

the nest homes remaining, this is your last opportunity to live

in a Brooklyn landmark. www.onehanson.com (718)233-6600

one hAnSon plAce

Oro is now over 65% Sold.

Downtown Brooklyn’s

Oro condominium, the 303-

unit luxury residence at 306

Gold Street, is ast becoming

the centerpiece o the

neighborhood’s burgeoning

residential district as sales

continue to soar and more than hal the building is occupied.

The 40-story condominium includes a mix o studio, one-,

two- and three-bedroom homes which eature high ceilings

with foor-to-ceiling windows, amenities such as 24-hour

doorman, state-o-the-art tness center with a basketball/racquetball court, a resident lounge with screening room

and wet bar, and indoor lap pool. For more inormation, visit

www.orocondos.com.

oro

mAGAzINES April 6th: Upper East SideReservatins: march 21stmaterials: march 29th

April 20th: brklynReservatins: April 4thmaterials: April 12th

may 4th: DntnReservatins: April 18th

materials: April 26th

June 22nd: Haptns (Issue 1)Reservatins: June 6thmaterials: June 14th July 27th: Haptns (Issue 2)Reservatins: July 11thmaterials: July 19th

Septeer 21st: DntnReservatins: Septeer 5th

materials: Septeer 13th

octer 12th: Upper East SideReservatins: Septeer 26thmaterials: octer 4th

octer 19th: brklynReservatins: octer 3rdmaterials: octer 11th Nveer 16th: Upper west SideReservatins: octer 31st

materials: Nveer 8th

A SPECIALAD VER TISING S UPPLEM

EN T TO THE NE W YORK

OBSER VER

The La tes t Da ta

on Sales and

Ren tal Pricesb y

Do w n to w n L i v i ng

CO VER PHO TO

1 R E C T O R P A R K

Ne wl y Con ver ted

CondominiumResidences in

Manha t tan’s Greenes t

Neighborhood

T he Ins ider ’s Rea l Es ta te and Ne ig h bor h

ood Gu ide • Fa l l 20 10

M e e t t h e w o m a n

b e h i n d t h e

T r i b e c a F i l m

F e s t i v a l

+

H o t t e s t

D o w n t o w n

C e l e b H o m e s

+ M O R E

I n s i d e!

T 10-2010 (E T .i 1

10



26

What drew you toBrooklyn in the rstplace?

We were drawn to BK becauseo a strong bid, widespread

community support, and astrong developing partner.

Have you experienced anychanges in the real estatemarket rom when you rststarted the project to thepresent?Yes denitely. There was a cleareconomic shit.

In your opinion, what makes aproperty sell?Simply put, a property sells

when it resonates with thebuyer and when they can seethemselves living there. Theproperty must make them eelat home.

be@schermerhorn islocated in DowntownBrooklyn. Did the locationafect the building’s design/ conceptualization at all?Absolutely, the building wasdesigned to be a low rise onSchermerhorn and a high riseon Livingston w/ a commoncourtyard in the middle.

How would you describe thehomeowners who currently

live in the building?They are the perect mixthat a sponsor would like tosee rom young amilies tomultigenerational buyers, and

rst time home buyers to dualincome no kids.

What’s the most importantthing a potential buyer shouldkeep in mind when looking oran apartment?Stability o sponsor, a wellunded HOA, strong propertymanagement and serviceableamenities.

What’s your opinion on theresidential market as it is right

now? Has it recovered?I think recovery is relative.A good product sells in allmarkets.

What makes be@schermerhorn diferent?Be@Schermerhorn isadjacent to three greatneighborhoods where youget the best o brownstoneBrooklyn with the height andviews o a ull servicebuilding. It’s vertical livingin a low rise environmentand the nishes are resh,transitional and invitingwithout being to aggressivelyspecic.

Words from the WiseMichael Phillips is the Managing Director/Creative Director or Jamestown

Properties, a real estate investment and management company that own over

25 million square eet in properties. His latest property, be@schermerhorn, is

a ull-service condo building in Downtown Brooklyn that oers rooms with

a view o a ast growing neighborhood. Surrounded by dining hotspots, laidback bars, and upscale shops, the neighborhood is a rich sampling o the best

o the borough. By blending together Brooklyn’s history and modern luxury,

Phillips works to guide the residential development o Downtown Brooklyn

into a chic hotspot or the uture. by erica bauman

Favorite place to go:The Pratt Institute to see mynephew and the projects he’sworking on.

Favorite restaurant:In Brooklyn, Vinegar Hill

Favorite place to shop:Brooklyn Flea

Favorite weekend activity:Sunday driving and watchingboat trac rom the new parkat the Brooklyn Bridge.

My favorite Brooklyn

F l I c k R . c

o m / y_

p a S_



An exhibition of children’s book illustrations by Brooklyn artists

Through January 23, 2011

Central Library · 10 Grand Army Plaza · Brooklyn, NY, 11238 · 718.230.2100

Scan this code with your smartphone

to see behind-the-scenes videos of the

artists featured in this exhibition.

Illustration © Sophie Blackall Big Red Lollipop

the observer's brooklyn living

Documents