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RealTours: A Day in Gravesend with Mary Gaglio

RC’s Mary Gaglio is a longtime Brooklyn resident, and self proclaimed Yankees, Rangers, and Giants fan (she wanted us to throw that in.  What can we say-the woman loves her New York teams).  Mary resides in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn.  Here is her typical weekend day in her hood. Brunch- I like to go […]

Composting Collections Starting this Fall.

We were just reminded about this bit of news by Pardon Me For Asking, a wonderful neighborhood blog.  In the areas of Red Hook, Columbia Waterfront, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Gowanus, and parts of Park Slope and Prospect Heights organic waste collection will begin this fall.  Check out the map above to see […]

Volunteers needed at Fort Greene Park Today.

We got this one from a FAB Alliance tweet.  Today from 4pm-7pm Fort Greene Park is asking for volunteers to come down and help repair the tennis courts.  It’s always nice to get out and help beautify, or in this case actually fix a community complex.  If you can’t get out for this volunteer opportunity […]

Open house Sunday – Mint 2735sf garden condo in prime Brooklyn Heights – $2.75m

There will be an open house Sunday, September 13th from 11:30am-1pm for this three bedroom condo on Hicks Street at the corner of Love Lane in Brooklyn Heights.  There is a brief description below.  To read more about this gorgeous home and see more photos click here. Sprawling 3+ bedroom condo with exclusive garden in […]

Photos of Urban Meadow in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

One of our favorite places in the hood is Urban Meadow, a community garden on Van Brunt and President Streets. It’s got a great open field, lots of picnic tables, chairs, and a stone pathway surrounded by lavender and sunflowers. We’re going to miss all those flowers.  There is also a little secret nook in […]

Meet Realty Collective’s New(ish) Agent Arthur Mallett.

Though Arthur has been with Realty Collective for around 6 months or so, we never got a chance to introduce him. We’re so happy to have him on our team! His unique experiences, such as working at his father’s design and contracting office and working as a pedicab driver in Manhattan, that he brings with […]

Participatory Budgeting meetings for Red Hook.

The participatory budgeting votes are the ultimate process to have your voice heard to better your community.  Assembly meetings are coming soon to Red Hook so make note if you’d like to come out and share your ideas.  Their are plenty of opportunities to participate with three meetings in the month of September.  You can […]

Columbia Waterfront Fall Festival Save the Date.

Summer is almost over.  This weekend is the last hurrah and then we start to look ahead to the Fall.  It’s sad to say farewell to our favorite season of the year but we’re feeling ready…almost.  Fall brings some pretty wonderful things too. One of our favorite fall events is the Columbia Waterfront Fall Festival […]

Red Hook Initiative Block Party this Friday.

  Come hang out with RHI this Friday!  They are having a block party from noon-4pm on W 9th Street between Henry and Hicks.  Should be lots of fun.  They’ll have games, contests, dancing, and BBQ.  We’re hoping for good weather!  Check out the flyer above for more details and click here to learn more […]

New Listing: 2 Bedroom with Garden in Bushwick.$2200

  Nestled in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn is a wonderful 2 bedroom garden apartment. This apartment has a open kitchen and living area with lots of space for relaxing and entertaining. The garden is a great feature and you would be able to entertain guests or just read a book and eat brunch on […]