Brooklyn certainly has holiday spirit! People really do it up for Halloween, more so than any other holiday, and we love walking around looking at the decorations people come up with. We have lots of pics from previous years on our Pinterest Holiday Decor board and have just added the first three of this season. […]
For those of you new to the Carroll Gardens vicinity, you may not know that years ago there was a bus that ran all the way down Union Street to Prospect Park and beyond. It was the B71 and boy do we miss it. Getting to the north side of Prospect Park now from this […]
We wanted to spread the word for our friend Eleanor, who has been offering literacy tutoring sessions in the neighborhood. You may know her from “Make Mail!”, her letter writing workshops at Carroll Park or the Carroll Gardens Library. She has a facebook page for more info and to check updates for those workshops. Otherwise, if […]
#GetOnBoard is PortSide‘s yearlong campaign to expand their team, budget, programs and space. The launch party and fundraiser for this campaign is on Tuesday, October 27th. The night will consist of delicious food (with a venue like Hometown that’s a given) and live music. A Brooklyn-based jazz band called the Gotham Easy will perform. Come […]
Carroll Gardens Association, as usual, brings another very helpful workshop tonight to those needing help writing a resume and/or cover letter. The flyer above is for a workshop next week for anyone interested in venturing into the world of small business ownership. These workshops are located at their headquarters, 201 Columbia Street, in the waterfront […]
Frank Manzione has been in the Real estate business for decades and knows the borough of Brooklyn inside and out. He opened his office on Columbia Street (now Realty Collective) in 1984. Frank resides in Bergen Beach, an area of Brooklyn that has a more suburban feel. Now unlike some other RealTours we’ve done in […]
We will be having an Open House this Sunday, October 11th in Red Hook, a stunning three story carriage house. Read more about the space below and come between 1pm and 2pm this Sunday to view this amazing home. For more info and photos check out this listing on our website. This three-story brick single […]
Today is the last day to have your voice heard in regards to ferry service to Red Hook. October 8th, today, is the deadline to email your comments to the senior project manager. Please read below for the email address and more information about the project and it’s alternatives. The map above shows you the […]
We recently learned that the storefront at 259 Columbia, which was on the market to lease a short time ago, has been taken off the market and is being used by the owner of the building. This building is the one on Columbia Street right next to The Amazing Garden. The owner will be using […]
Yanique is one of Realty Collective’s newest agents. She’s lived in Brooklyn for about 8 years and currently resides in Bed Stuy. Below is her perfect weekend day. Morning: I LOVE Peaches Hothouse. Nothing is better than a southern style brunch. This popular neighborhood spot calls themselves an “urban country cafe” and was recently featured […]
